The ninth day of September.

The season is Chongyang, and chrysanthemums are long.

The annual Chongyang banquet was held in the palace, in front of the huge Taiji Palace, ninety-nine large round tables were placed one after another, the venue was decorated with black and gold, and there were chrysanthemum patterns, dignified and elegant without losing the nobility.

If the color is only slightly bright today, there are countless palace maids and eunuchs busy here.

They hurriedly shuttled back and forth, but there was no noise in the slightest, and even when they needed to speak, they all lowered their voices, put their hands in front of their mouths, and talked in a low voice.

Everyone knows that today is a big day, and there must be no slackness.

If something goes wrong, not only yourself, but also other people will suffer with you.

In such a situation, no one dares to be negligent, and even takes the initiative to urge the work of others, for fear that a fool will implicate him.

Zhao Feng came to the venue of the Chongyang banquet early, and watched everything prepare in an orderly manner according to the plan.

"Chief, the Keju field has been prepared, do you need to check it?"

A eunuch in a flower dress came to Zhao Feng's side and reported softly.

Zhao Feng nodded, glanced at the meeting venue in front of him, and then instructed the people beside him:

"Urge them to be quick with their hands and feet, and not to delay the hour."

"You should go to see the route of the distinguished guests into the palace, and don't let those forbidden soldiers do rude things."

Zhao Feng is only the head of the Internal Affairs Office, and he can manage the eunuchs in the palace, but he can't control the guards of the forbidden army.

Hearing Zhao Feng's order, the eunuch in flower clothes beside him remembered every word, and when he saw Zhao Feng's tone, he asked at the right time:

"Chief, General Wei's ......"

Zhao Feng smiled slightly, saw the concerns of his subordinates, and immediately reassured:

"I've already said hello, and the Forbidden Army won't embarrass you."

"General Wei also got orders from His Majesty and knows what to do."

Seeing that the eunuch in Huayi had no other questions, Zhao Feng waved his hand:

"Alright, let's get busy."

"Today's Chongyang banquet cannot afford to be lost."

The eunuch in the flower clothes immediately replied, "Yes, chief." ”

As soon as the hour comes.

The Suzaku Gate slowly opened.

Outside the door, there were already four long lines waiting quietly.

The procession was full of people dressed in official uniforms or ornate clothes.

Among them are the heroes, the powerful, and their families.

At this moment, the team in front of the Suzaku Gate included almost all the nobles of Daxing.

The road in front of Suzaku Gate is also controlled by the forbidden army, and ordinary people are not allowed to enter and leave at will.

With the opening of the Suzaku Gate, the team entered the palace in an orderly manner under the leadership of the forbidden army and the eunuchs in flowery clothes.

Each position of the team was carefully considered, and it was divided into four teams according to the civil ministers, military attachés, royal relatives and royal relatives, and finally the invited family members.

The ranks of the teams are sorted according to their official positions and titles.

At this time, you can see the strength of each family.

The more you are in front of the line, the more power you have.

The more clansmen there are in the team, the more prosperous the clan will be.

Important banquets such as the Chongyang Banquet have long become a stage for various families in the capital to show their muscles.

"Wow, that's a lot of people."

The three little ones were entering the palace in a carriage, and when they saw such a long line coming in through the Suzaku Gate, they couldn't help but lie by the window and watch.

Three little heads huddled into the same small car window, curiously looking at the team in the distance.

Outside the carriage, Xu Lang, who was driving the car, heard Princess Ankang's exclamation and immediately explained:

"Your Highness, if you don't count the royal family members at today's Chongyang Banquet, there are nine hundred and ninety-nine guests."

"Huh? So many people! ”

Princess Ankang was even more surprised when she heard this, she didn't expect so many people to come to a banquet.

At this time, a large number of guests were entering the palace at the Suzaku Gate, and Princess Ankang's carriage would definitely not be able to go over there.

Not to mention the question of whether it is crowded or not, it is too rude from the etiquette point of view.

Everyone is slowly lining up and walking into the palace.

The three little ones drove past in a carriage, and the situation was too embarrassing.

But fortunately, Zhao Feng had already made arrangements.

Princess Ankang has been living outside the palace recently because of the repair of Jingyang Palace, and she is the only one among the royal heirs who participated in the Chongyang Banquet this time to participate from outside the palace.

Therefore, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has also taken responsibility and made corresponding arrangements.

Later, their carriage will enter through the Anmen next to the Suzaku Gate, and then arrive at the banquet site in front of the Taiji Palace from the Changle Gate.

As for the invited guests, they enter through the Suzaku Gate next to it, and then arrive at the banquet site through the Chengtian Gate.

It just opens up a quiet road for Princess Ankang, and it will not have any impact on the process of entering the palace for the guests.

But in the area guarded by the forbidden army, a luxurious carriage, even if you want to be low-key, will attract attention.

"Mother, there's a carriage over there."

"Don't talk nonsense, this is the palace, how can there be a carriage?"

"Mother, there really is!"

"Who's that? Actually driving in the palace! ”

"And looking at the style of the carriage, I'm afraid the identity of the owner is not simple."

"Keep your mouth shut, don't look around!"

"Take care of yourself and keep some rules."

"Don't look at indecent things, don't listen to indecent people, don't say indecent things, don't move indecent things."

After all, there were people with status, and as Princess Ankang's carriage appeared in the distance, it caused a small commotion, but it quickly subsided.

But such an abnormal movement has attracted more people's attention.

They saw a carriage enter the door next door, and continued to go deeper without stopping.

The guests in line saw the carriage, passed them from the adjacent avenue, and then continued ahead, as if their destination was in the same direction as them.

The procession on the far right was the family members who had been invited, and they were closest to the carriage and had the best view.

Because there were many children and women among them, the news naturally spread through the procession, and even the people in the nearby team heard it.

In the team next to him, the people standing are the backbone of the court.

These well-informed bigwigs also gradually heard the rumors, but they didn't make a fuss like the queue of family members.

It's just that many people also frowned and began to think about who was driving in the palace.

There are not many people who have this honor, and several of them are standing in their ranks.

Other than that, they couldn't think of a single one.

Only a few people who knew very well about the situation in the palace had already guessed who was sitting in the carriage.

It's just that when they think of today's special day, their expressions become solemn.

……

"Oops, they all looked at me all of a sudden, and they scared me!"

Princess Ankang covered her small chest and patted it.

At this point, the curtains on the windows have been pulled down, and the windows are tightly blocked.

The three little ones were still watching the excitement before, but the next moment they became lively and watched.

If it weren't for Princess Ankang's quick reaction, they would have met the people in the team just now.

Thinking of that embarrassing scene, Princess Ankang couldn't help but be a little afraid.

Li Xuan yawned and stepped aside, intending to squint in the car for a while.

He hadn't slept all night last night, and he was quite tired.

As a result, when I arrived at the gate of the palace, I found that there was a lively scene, so I got up and followed Princess Ankang and Yu'er to pick up the car window.

As a result, after watching this excitement for a while, I didn't have to watch it.

Li Xuan, who was not happy, planned to make up for sleep.

Princess Ankang and Yu'er chattered excitedly and discussed today's banquet.

"Nine hundred and ninety-nine guests, that's a lot."

"Look at the teams just now, when will so many people enter the field?"

It can be heard that Princess Ankang is still looking forward to today's Chongyang banquet.

After all, they had never seen such a big scene in Jingyang Palace.

"That said, no wonder Manager Shang reminded us to eat something on the way to pad our stomachs."

"With so many people, the process is down, when will you eat?"

Yu'er also sighed on the side.

When they set off from Xingqing Palace before, Manager Shang specially reminded them that the Chongyang banquet process was cumbersome, and they must eat something on the way to cushion their stomachs, otherwise it would be difficult to suffer during the banquet.

Originally, for such a big matter, the three little ones all thought that Manager Shang would go with them.

As a result, Manager Shang said that he would not participate in today's Chongyang banquet, but stayed in Xingqing Palace.

Looking at the appearance of Mr. Shang, it seems that he is reluctant to participate in the Chongyang banquet.

Princess Ankang and Yu'er were eating snacks on the side, chatting all the way.

The two girls were also a little nervous to kick the juju game in front of so many people.

After all, compared to yesterday's scene, the audience has multiplied many times.

Princess Ankang ate a small snack by herself, and did not forget to stuff one into the mouth of Li Xuan, who was sleeping with squinted eyes.

The little girl is a qualified little master, and when she eats by herself, she never forgets to give Li Xuan a bite.

And Li Xuan also gave Princess Ankang face, even if she fell asleep, as long as she felt something coming from her mouth, she opened her mouth unceremoniously and chewed it with a click.

After a while, they passed through the Changle Gate and came to the banquet site in front of the Taiji Palace.

After getting out of the carriage, the three little ones were shocked by the grand meeting place in front of them.

In the square in front of the Taiji Palace, the three little ones passed by when they went to the Thousand Star Pavilion to read books before.

At that time, I just thought that this place was big enough and empty.

But after the decoration is done at this time, it is completely impossible to associate with the previous square.

A high altar was erected in front of the Taiji Palace.

The most eye-catching place below is arranged with two exaggerated seats, each with dragon and phoenix carvings.

As expected, it should belong to Emperor Yongyuan and Empress Wu.

In the venue, although not a single guest was seated, there was already melodious music.

"Is it so high-end and high-end?"

Even Li Xuan, who was still a little confused, immediately cheered up and looked at the details of the venue curiously.

Li Xuan looked at the venue with black and red tones, and there were chrysanthemum patterns everywhere.

In terms of color, the banquet hall is relatively monotonous, but after careful design, it looks very stylish.

"It seems that it took a lot of financial and human resources to do these details well."

"It's not easy for Lao Zhaotou to be the manager."

Li Xuan understands that in addition to intriguing with people on weekdays, these are the main responsibilities of the head of the Internal Affairs Office.

He looked at the palace maids in uniform clothes and shuttling back and forth at the venue, and he couldn't help but admire Zhao Feng.

It is not easy to coordinate so many people and organize such a big event.

"It seems that compared to force, this management ability is the reason why Emperor Yongyuan is favored."

When Li Xuan sighed at this, Xu Lang planned to take the carriage away.

The carriage must not stop here, and that is too eye-catching at a banquet.

In this regard, Zhao Feng also made arrangements for Xu Lang to temporarily stop the carriage in the closer East Palace, and then let Princess Ankang and others leave in the carriage when the banquet was over.

Before the carriage left, Yu'er took a small bamboo basket from the carriage.

The small bamboo basket was covered with a cloth, and it was impossible to see what was inside.

The three little ones looked around, and only saw the busy figures of the palace maids in the venue.

They turned out to be the first to arrive at the venue.

"Starling doesn't seem to have arrived yet?"

Princess Ankang said with a frown.

"I sent someone to deliver the news in the morning, so it stands to reason that he should have arrived early."

Princess Ankang pursed her lips with some dissatisfaction.

"Your Highness, what can I do about this?"

"I'm afraid the others will come later, I'm afraid ......"

Yu'er also said with some concern.

But Princess Ankang didn't worry too much, but said with a smile:

"If that's the case, you'll have to trouble Ah Xuan."

Li Xuanzheng opened his mouth wide and yawned loudly, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Princess Ankang.

"Hmph, day by day you will know that you will call me."

But he also knew that it was the only way.

Otherwise, their little plans will be revealed.

Li Xuan took the small bamboo basket from Yu'er's hand, then meowed to the two girls, and found a roof and ran up.

The square in front of the Taiji Palace has a wide view, and Li Xuan climbed directly to the Taiji Palace, and the situation on the opposite side can be seen at a glance.

The two girls were led by the palace maid to their seats.

At today's Chongyang banquet, the royal heirs will sit together.

At this time, no matter whether the relationship is good or not, you have to eat at the same table.

It was the first time that Princess Ankang and Yu'er had come to such a big banquet.

No, it should be said that it was the first time they attended a banquet, and they couldn't help but be a little restrained at first.

But fortunately, there was no one in the whole banquet hall now, and no one saw them embarrassed.

Li Xuan was lying on the roof, observing the two girls from a distance, and couldn't help but feel funny.

But also taking advantage of this time, Princess Ankang and Yu'er immediately adapted to the atmosphere of the banquet.

As long as people become familiar with the environment, as a sense of security is established, tension will be relieved.

In his previous life, when Li Xuan was looking for a job, he liked to go near the interview location in advance and walk around a few times to establish a sense of familiarity with the environment.

In this way, he will often perform better when interviewing.

Of course, this method is not limited to interviews, anything that makes you nervous, you can try to use a similar method to build a sense of familiarity to make yourself confident.

In layman's terms, this is the stepping point.

Just as Li Xuan was carrying a bamboo basket and the cat was on the roof, waiting for the banquet to begin, a figure suddenly came up from below.

Li Xuan turned his head and found that it was a eunuch in a flower dress.

After the eunuch in flower clothes came up, he waved his hand impatiently, as if he wanted to drive Li Xuan away.

But the expression on the face of the eunuch in the flower clothes turned from impatience to shock in the light of light, and then it was replaced by a look of respect.

The expression changes so quickly that it is almost like a Sichuan opera changing face.

And the faster was his movement, the hand that was halfway suddenly changed its trajectory, and the knee on one side also bent abruptly.

The action of the eunuch in the flower clothes to drive away was freely switched to kneeling on one knee and bowing with his hands.

"The little one is presumptuous, I don't know the adults are here."

"Please forgive me!"

(End of chapter)