Chapter 369
It was only after some pleasantries that the Emperor asked about Xuan Sun, “After Nian’er was born, I have yet to see him
-Didn’t I ask you to bring him along?”
Huang Taisun apologized with an apologetic face and asked for forgiveness, “Please don’t blame imperial grandfather
Nian’er was suffocated in his mother’s womb for a long time, his body was very weak at birth, he could not see the wind and was afraid that he could not stand the bumpy ride
Grandson then did not bring him”
The crown prince took over the conversation, “My son thought about it, and also felt that it would be more appropriate to leave Nian’er in the mansion
When Father returns to the capital, I will definitely bring Nian’er to the palace for Father to take a closer look”
Since the emperor will not be really angry for this little thing, smiled and said: “This is my ill-considered
It’s just, there’s plenty of time in the future, when Nian’er’s body is strong, it’s not too late to see him again”Your father and son have labored all the way, first early to settle down and rest
Tomorrow is the Mid-Yuan Festival, I have already ordered Wei Xianfei to prepare the Mid-Yuan Banquet tomorrow
Our father and son will have a rare gathering, so we will have to drink a few cups tomorrow”
The Crown Prince Imperial Sun and King Yan were busy answering together
The Emperor looked at his filial sons and grandsons, a pleased smile flashing in his eyes
After the Crown Prince and the others had retired, the Emperor called Eunuch Ding again, “You now go over to Consort Wei Xian’s side and ask how the preparations for tomorrow’s banquet are going?”
Eunuch Ding respectfully answered yes, and before he could lift his foot to leave, Consort Wei Xian arrived
– “Concubine greets His Majesty”
Consort Wei Xian made a graceful bow, a smile in her eyes and a slender waist, gentle and charming
Xin Yun and Ling Jingshu both saluted along with Consort Wei Xian
The Emperor smiled and walked forward, personally assisting Consort Wei Xian, his gaze slightly swept over Ling Jingshu’s face, “Both of you also leveled off”
Although the Longevity Pill was effective, unfortunately it did not revitalize the Emperor’s “virility”
The Emperor’s heart for female color is also getting lighter day by day
When he saw Ling Jingshu, he still had some regrets in his heart, but he was no longer as concerned as before
Ling Jingshu and Xin Yun thanked for the grace, then retreated aside togetherI was about to instruct Eunuch Ding to make a trip to your place, but I didn’t expect you to come of your own accord”
The Emperor held Consort Wei Xian’s hand and said with a smile, “It seems that I and you have a heart to heart”
Consort Wei Xian pursed her lips and smiled, “Your Majesty is poking fun at my concubine again
The crown prince and the imperial grandson have arrived at the palace, how could I not know
Tomorrow’s Mid-Yuan Banquet, which His Majesty has been looking forward to for so long, he ordered my concubine to prepare properly half a month ago
I have been busy with this matter all these days, but I don’t dare to slack off at all”This is the flow of tomorrow’s banquet, my concubine has specially brought it over, and I would like to ask Your Majesty to look over it and finalize it
If there’s anything wrong, it’s still not too late to change it”
Consort Wei Xian’s gaze slightly signaled, and Ling Jingshu immediately stepped forward, presenting the brocade book in her hands, “Please have a look at it, Your Majesty”
This brocade book was made of fine brocade and was soft and comfortable in the hand
Turning it over, the handwriting inside was very clear and elegant
His Majesty couldn’t help but praise, “Good writing!”
He also smiled and joked, “I remember, Consort Ai’s handwriting is not like this”
Consort Wei Xian blushed and pouted, “Your Majesty, don’t make fun of my concubine
I learned to read and write only after I entered the palace, and my handwriting is not even neat
How can I write such beautiful words?
This is all written by Officer Ling”
The Emperor did not feel surprised
The most useful female officer beside Consort Wei Xian, besides Xin Yun, was Ling Jingshu
This Ling Jingshu was worthy of being a well-born lady of the family
She excels in everything, and her handwriting is unexpectedly beautiful
After lamenting once again that such a lovely person could not be enjoyed by himself, the Emperor quickly turned his attention to the contents of the brochure
But all banquets, since there is no shortage of wine and food
The imperial chefs brought to the palace this time totaled a dozen, enough to cope with the banquet
The musicians had specially arranged a new repertoire for this banquet, and the songstresses and dancers had also carefully prepared new songs and dancesThere’s even a sword dance?”
The Emperor asked with interest, “This is new
Did you purposely have it rehearsed?”
Concubine Wei Xian responded with a smile, “This sword dance was not my concubine’s idea, it was specially ordered to be prepared by His Highness King Yan
It says that it will be an eye-opener for His Majesty when the time comes!”
Over the past year, the Emperor had become more and more partial to King Yan, and smiled at his words, “Good, good, good!
Yan Wang has a piece of mind, I’ll be waiting to enjoy this sword dance”
Ling Jingshu hung her head at the side, her mind pondering
Yan Wang had been planning in secret for so long, and had already been unable to hold back, right?
This time, the Crown Prince and the Imperial Grandson had come to the palace to accompany the Emperor to spend the Mid-Yuan Festival together, was this the Emperor’s idea or was it the Yan Wang’s suggestion?
If it is the Yan Wang’s doing, I am afraid, there is no good feast
However, with the shrewdness of the Emperor’s grandson, he would never be unprepared
Tomorrow’s banquet, I don’t know what will be the storm clouds and tigers, I don’t know how many dangers will be hidden
Consort Wei Xian is sure to be present
She and the new clouds will have to accompany Wei Xianfei to the banquet, want to hide can not hide
Just after returning to the chambers, Wei Yan cameEldest sister, tomorrow’s banquet, you must be extra careful”
Wei Yan’s face was devoid of any smiles, and his expression was very cautious: “In these few days, I always have some not-so-good premonitions, and I always feel that something unexpected will happen”
Ling Jingshu and Wei Yan glanced at each other, both seeing the worry in each other’s eyes
It seemed that the two were thinking together
Consort Wei Xian hesitated slightly and furrowed her slender willow brows, “Ah Yan, could it be that you are too nervous?
With the Emperor around, what else would King Yan and the Crown Prince dare to do?”
Consort Wei Xian also knew a little bit about what King Yan was doing in the shadows
However, in her opinion, the Yan King was just trying to do everything he could to compete for the Emperor’s pleasure and favor
He would not have the guts to usurp the throne and plot against it
Wei Yan said in a deep voice: ”I don’t have any evidence, and I didn’t find anything wrong, everything is just a guess
Being careful is not a bad thing”
After a pause, he added: “The emperor is extraordinarily gracious, let me also go to the banquet together
Tomorrow will sit at the end of the table with Taoist Master Yu and others
It’s far away from you, so if there’s an accident, keep in mind to leave everything alone and pull Anya along to run out and hide”Shu, you are the same
Don’t pay attention to anything, the most important thing is to save your own life”
Ling Jingshu nodded and responded
Consort Wei Xian exhaled a long breath, settled down and said, “Good, I know”
Wei Yan took out another light green porcelain bottle from his sleeve, “This is the antidote pill I specially refined
Before going to the banquet, you each take two pills
Try not to ingest the wine, food and tea at the banquet”
Ling Jingshu took the porcelain bottle
The smooth porcelain bottle was still carrying Wei Yan’s body temperature, holding it in her hand made her slightly cool palm a little warmer