Chapter 76: Sacrifice to the Moon God

Of course, the concubine didn't believe it.

Women in this era naturally have the idea that they feel old when they are almost thirty years old.

There is no longer capital to compete with young women.

Even the merry poets no longer praise their beauty.

But in fact, the concubine is very beautiful, mature, amorous, and luxurious, like the best red peony that blooms.

is also about the same age, Concubine Xian is not as dazzling as her, and Concubine Rong is not as calm as her.

If she weren't a concubine and a queen herself, such a beautiful woman would have been sleepless and would have wanted to make friends.

It's a pity that others won't be willing if they want to.

"Niangniang is really praised, Niangniang is the light of the bright moon." The concubine smiled.

Sleepless listened to this false word, did not say anything, and did not boast again.

When the emperor came, the first thing he saw was sleepless.

Without him, it is true that there is no sleep for a long time and I have not dressed up like this.

Even Ying Qionglou felt that the previous queens were not so dazzling when they were dressed.

He wouldn't have thought that the person who changed the core, even if he still had that appearance, would actually change.

A person's heart can affect the outside, and today's sleeplessness is naturally not what it used to be.

Approaching, Yingqionglou said: "Let's dress up like this in the future, it looks good." ”

Today, he is wearing a silver and white round-necked narrow-sleeved robe, with gold threads trimming, the front chest and back, the left and right shoulders, and the front and back of the hem are embroidered with auspicious clouds and five-clawed golden dragons, with vermilion inlaid white jade dragon pattern leather belts, and six-fold boots under his feet.

The head is tied with a golden crown, a dragon's head is fixed with a golden hairpin, and the bright yellow ribbon hangs down on both ears.

This figure showed that he was erect, and Sleepless put his hand in his palm and walked out of the hall with him.

Outside the hall, someone has prepared a table to worship the moon god.

Sacrifice to the moon god, there is a tradition in ancient times, and it is sacrificed at this time of every year. However, in the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, the seriously ill queen could not come. It was done by the emperor himself.

This kind of sacrifice means that the queen can never come again, and there is no concubine to replace.

It is also a ritual to pray for a good harvest and peace in the world.

The ceremonial officer sang harmony, and sleepless knelt down with the command of the ceremonial officer, lighting incense and incense.

After the emperor and empress sacrifices are over, it is the turn of others.

Others are in a gang.

When all the sacrifices have been made, it is time for the feast.

Today is a big banquet, which is naturally very lively, and it is placed in the Xuanzheng Hall of Taiji Palace.

In the middle of the top is the Queen Mother, and on both sides are the Emperor and Empress.

On the left are the princes of His Majesty and the princes of the first emperor, of course, but they are not married.

Married are to be further down, with a couple at the same table, followed by their children and concubines.

On the right are the officials, seated according to their ranks, and the officials also bring their families and heirs. Naturally, I can't sit down, and the position behind the left is also an official, that is, a lower grade.

On an occasion like today, of course, the Sleepless Mother's family is here, and the Zhao family is now a serious national relative.

The location is relatively front.

As the banquet began, the singing and dancing had already entered, and it was a prosperous scene.

The opening of the dancing girls is an extremely gorgeous and complicated dance, and you can see the skills. is worthy of being a dancing girl in Nanfu, she is amazing.

The flask in front of Sleepless is filled with flower dew, which is also normal.

There are many toasters, and if she really drinks, she must have drunk too much.

That's why I changed all the dew today.

Some people drink a little toast, the small wine cup is not big, and it is still white jade.

It also complements each other with the flower dew, which is very beautiful.

In fact, before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the rewards from all over the place have already been sent, after all, they must be sent in advance, and they may be used in the Mid-Autumn Festival.

But at today's feast, the emperor still has to reward.

Meritorious officials, harem concubines, not everyone has them, but there will be some people.

Sleepless nature exists, no matter whether the queen is favored or not, the emperor has to give this face.

And because of the identity, there are only a lot more.

It's just that this year may be more special, and I got something rare.

The Zhao family also received a lot of rewards.

This Mid-Autumn Festival was particularly lively, and when the banquet was about to end, the emperor took everyone out to enjoy the moon.

Listening to a few talented ministers composing poems and lyrics, there are also those who praise the emperor and the empress for their affection, and those who praise the emperor and empress for their filial piety.

Anyway, in a harmonious mood, the Mid-Autumn Festival feast of Xihe eight years ended.

Finally sent the ministers away, and sent back to the Queen Mother, it was already the right time, and it was midnight.

The emperor should naturally stay at the queen's place today, and at this time, the couple returned to Fengyi Palace from Yining Palace to sit on their backs, and they were tired and didn't want to say a word.

Falling at the gate of Fengyi Palace, I really felt top-heavy when I couldn't sleep.

Ying Qionglou looked at her wilting for a long time and asked, "Isn't Sleepless not drinking?" ”

"Tired." Sleepless said and sighed: "Your Majesty is not tired? ”

His Majesty is also tired, but His Majesty wants to save face: "It's okay, come." ”

He reached out and took Sleepless Hand and went inside.

Entering the main hall, Wumian hurried inside without caring about anything: "Quickly remove my headdress." ”

I can't wear it for an extra minute, it's too heavy.

Linshui and Zhaohua quickly took off the gold jewelry for her, leaving only a gold hoop, barely supporting her hair from falling out.

That's all about breathing a sigh of relief.

He changed this dress into a light skirt and walked out, and the emperor had already changed into a homely robe, and the golden crown was also removed, and only the hair was tied with a ribbon.

It can be seen that he also feels very heavy.

"Shall you call something from the kitchenette?" Sleepless Channel.

Anyway, it's all like this, she just gave the concubines three days off, what do you like, don't disturb her rest for three days.

She is not free to play, the emperor did the same, giving the court a three-day holiday.

As for the princes who are studying, it is five days.

So it's already this hour, staying up late is about the same as staying up late, it's better to eat and sleep again.

Yingqionglou is also hungry, and it is impossible to eat well at the banquet.

But at this time, he was a little annoyed when he wanted to talk about cups and dishes, but he didn't say it, so he nodded: "You can arrange it." ”

Sleepless so he called Linshui to go, and after a short time, a relatively simple meal was delivered.

"It's late at night, I won't put on a show today, I am wronged Your Majesty."

Ying Qionglou was attracted by the brass pot on the table, the pot was not unusual, but it was not beef and mutton. But...... Something like cabbage tofu?

"Your Majesty tastes it." Sleepless asked someone to serve him the soup in the pot first.

"Pork bone soup base, I asked someone to prepare it in the afternoon. The pork bone broth is the base, which is filled with cabbage, tofu, yam, winter melon, etc. In the middle is a charcoal fire, and when you eat these, you can finally roll some hand-rolled noodles. ”

Sleepless pointed to the hand-cut beef and a plate of fish slices on the table: "Cooking while eating, I thought I would also have some meat, so I asked someone to cut some." ”

In addition, there are six dishes, no matter how simple the emperor is, it is impossible to deal with the past with one pot.

However, it is cold in the middle of the night at this time, and it is so comfortable to eat like this.