Quick travel system: the villain is a female supporting role

Chapter 242 The Concubine's Daughter and His First Wife (23)

A heavy snowfall just fell at night, the entire city of Shengjing was covered in silver, and the cold air filled every corner, but the city was full of joy.

The battle at the border was undoubtedly a complete victory. Huo Qihan was hailed as the God of War of the Great Qi Kingdom, and today is the day when the army will return to the court.The army is temporarily stationed outside the city, and the main generals headed by Huo Qihan will pay homage to the emperor in the early court.

After the snow, the sun appeared, and the gentle light shone with warmth, trying to melt the ice and snow.The soldiers in black armor rode straight towards the palace on the main official road. The face of the leader under the helmet was cold and sharp.This kind of man is not gentle, refined, poetic, or vows of eternal love. He was originally feared by those noble women who recite poems and paint, but now, due to various reasons, they have become obsessed.

Jian Ming saw the expressionless Huo Qihan and Jian Tinghui with a slightly sluggish expression through the slightly open window.She frowned slowly, took a sip of tea, got up and left the box.

The soldiers paid homage to the emperor, and after the army outside the city shouted long live, they retreated in an orderly manner.After the early court, Jian Tinghui also returned to Ning'an Hou Mansion.A large family greeted him at the door, and when Mrs. Jian saw that Jian Tinghui had returned safely, tears welled up in her eyes.

"Just come back! Just come back!" Mrs. Jian patted Jian Tinghui's arm with a smile on her lips.

This day's lunch is of course for the whole family to get together, no matter what their thoughts are, they are all happy.

After the show ended, Jian Ming walked directly to Minglan Courtyard.With Feng Chuan's intervention, Jian Tinghui really didn't make any contribution. Compared with the other deputy commanders, he seemed a bit incompetent.

But now the dying old emperor had always favored him and returned with a big victory, so he also vaguely planned to reward him with some gold and silver.This was the news from Fengchuan last night. Jian Ming couldn't express her feelings, but she finally achieved her goal.

"Second Miss, Master Hou is waiting for you in the study." The maid in front of her is from Jian Tinghui's yard, she ran to stop Jian Ming, and panted softly.

Jian Ming squinted her eyes, and thought of the most likely thing, probably for the palace banquet at night.

Jian Tinghui stood in the yard outside the study with his hands behind his back, looking at the snow on the branches in a daze.His figure looked much thinner than before the expedition, but he still had that solemn appearance. Seeing Jian Ming approaching, he glanced at her complicatedly, and said in a deep voice: "The victory at the border, the Holy One is very happy." , there will be a banquet in the palace tonight, and all sons and daughters of Beijing officials above rank five can attend."

"In our house, only your mother and you are qualified. Once you enter the palace, don't leave your grandmother for half a step. You don't need to be too timid. Just be careful, go back and get ready." Jian Tinghui's tone seemed gentler than before. Quite a lot, Jian Ming lowered his eyes and listened, secretly thought that it was indeed so, and then retreated in response.

Qi's news was very well-informed, not long after Jian Ming returned to the courtyard, she sent someone to bring the dresses worn for the palace banquet.

Red walls and golden tiles, the palace garden is deep.

The carriage of the Marquis of Ning'an stopped outside the Jinyao Gate, and under the leadership of the young eunuch, Mrs. Jian and Jian Ming came to the Chaolu Palace where the queens of all ages lived.

In the hall of Chaolu Palace, there are already many imperial wives and noble ladies. The Ning'an Hou Mansion is not conspicuous in the Zanying family, but it is more than enough.

"Ladies and gentlemen, servants and servants Chaolu Palace Caidie, please move to Guanghong Palace by order of the empress." As time passed, many female relatives had gathered in the hall, and the palace maid Caidie who was serving the queen was walking now. Walking in the door with small steps, he said neither humble nor overbearing after saluting.

Guanghong Hall is where the banquets are held in the imperial palace. Today, the candles are brightly lit, and the maids and eunuchs come and go frequently, and the sound of silk and bamboo can be heard from a distance.

At this time, there was still some time left for the palace banquet, when Lu Wushuang saw Jian Ming, he raised his eyebrows and walked over with a smile: "Ah Ming, long time no see, it should be a good time."

Lu Wushuang blinked happily. Seeing that Jian Ming was a little hard to understand, she looked around and said clearly, "Although I haven't attended the Jiji ceremony of your concubine elder sister, I heard it was very exciting."

Hearing this, Jian Ming couldn't laugh or cry, she pursed her lips, nodded and said: "It's really wonderful, but my life is not very good."

"How do you say it?" Lu Wushuang became interested, put one hand on Jian Ming's shoulder, and pretended to be listening attentively.

"My father suspects that I did it, although he has no proof."

What Jian Ming said was calm, but Lu Wushuang couldn't help covering his mouth: "Did you do that? Thinking about it, it's the same. No matter how you look at it, you are the most motivated."

"So..." There was a noncommittal answer, and Jian Ming shook her head and stopped talking.

The two talked nonsense for a few more words, and seeing that the time was about the same, they went back to their respective seats.When Jian Ming returned to her seat, the old lady Jian was already sitting upright. Seeing Jian Ming taking her seat, she glanced at her with complicated eyes, and didn't say anything.

"The emperor is here! The queen is here!"

The eunuch's elongated voice sang promises, and all the people present bent down and knelt down, shouting long live and thousand live, and sat down safely after the emperor signaled for peace.

The emperor probably did not live long, he looked very old, and he looked lifeless, he seemed to be in a good mood today, with a little radiance on his face.After a few opening remarks, the venue suddenly became lively, with each other drinking and chatting, talking and laughing.

Today's protagonist is undoubtedly Huo Qihan, he has always been expressionless, even on this occasion, he still has an unwavering and cold face.The emperor obviously knew this about him very well, and he didn't care about it. Instead, he talked with him with a kind face.

Jian Ming has been sitting in her seat, looking around when she is bored, and as a passerby, no one will stare at her deliberately.Scanning around, she inadvertently saw a familiar figure, her eyes lit up, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.Feng Chuan also saw her the moment she looked over, he raised his wine glass up and downed it in one gulp.

Except for this little episode, for Jian Ming, the banquet was very boring, and those silk and bamboo dances did not interest her. She slept a little late last night, and now hearing the whispers of the people around her, it was already close to her. sleepy.

In the middle of the banquet, Caidie, the court lady serving by the queen, suddenly came to her. She bowed to the old lady Jian, and said respectfully: "I'm sorry to disturb the old lady, the empress is very lucky to look at Miss Jian. Now I'm going to tell you a story."

"It's an honor for Sister Ming." Mrs. Jian's eyes lit up, and her expression was joyful and surprised. There was no reason to disagree with this.

Listening to the voice beside her ear, Jian Ming suddenly woke up from her drowsiness, an ominous premonition flashed in her heart, full of suspicion, but at this moment she could only get up and go.

(End of this chapter)