Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

The concubines in each palace all had their hair done up in exquisite hairpins and wore palace costumes of the same style but with different patterns. They took their seats in order according to their rank.

The table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes, the aroma was overflowing, and it made people salivate.

The golden cup of fine wine reflected an alluring luster under the candlelight. From time to time, beautiful palace maids would shuttle between them and pour fine wine for everyone.

As night falls, the lights are on.

The sound of stringed instruments and orchestras in the palace rang out slowly, and beautiful melodies floated in the air.

The lingering sound echoes endlessly, just like the sound of nature, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Groups of graceful dancers danced to the beautiful melody, moving their steps lightly, like fairies descending to earth.

When the long sleeves are waved, the movements are graceful and smooth.

Every turn and every glance back of the dancers is full of charm, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

This grand song and dance was like a beautiful painting, deeply touching the hearts of everyone present.

After the dance, the atmosphere of the New Year's Eve dinner reached its climax.

Next, the protagonist of the Hundred Days Banquet, little Yongji, was gently carried to the main hall under the careful care of his wet nurse.

Yongqi was seen wearing a bright red baby suit embroidered with the word "Fu" (meaning "blessing"), as bright as flames, and a warm and soft tiger-head hat on his head.

The top of the hat is inlaid with a small, exquisite, and gorgeous golden crown, which adds a bit of playfulness and cuteness to him.

Yongqi's round face was full of tender baby fat, making him as lovable as the delicate and delicate lucky dolls in New Year pictures.

A pair of big eyes, as black and bright as obsidian, crystal clear, sparkling with curiosity, like the bright stars in the night sky.

Although Yongqi was small in stature, he was very courageous and was not afraid of being in such a grand occasion.

He blinked his eyes and looked around, full of freshness and curiosity about everything around him.

The banquet was drawing to a close, and the emperor stood up, raised his glass high, and said to everyone, "I am hosting a banquet here today.

One is to celebrate the beginning of the new year,

The second is to pray to God for the prosperity of our dynasty and the people's peace and happiness.

Third, I wish my fourth prince Yongji a hundred days of peace and happiness, and healthy growth!

At the same time, I wish you all good health and happiness for your family! May everything go well in the new year! "

All the civil and military officials and the beauties in the harem stood up in response, raised their glasses together, and said in unison: "Your servants (your servants and concubines) obey the imperial edict!

Long live the emperor! Long live the fourth prince! May the Qing Dynasty enjoy good weather, peace and prosperity in the new year! "

The feast ended successfully.

When Ruyi finished washing and returned to the bed, Yongqi was already fast asleep in the cradle, snoring softly.

Ruyi looked at Yongji's cute sleeping face and felt indescribable happiness. She felt that there would never be a happier moment than this.

During the New Year, the nobles in the palace would always give much more generous rewards to their servants.

But this has nothing to do with the servants who are unable to serve the nobles.

Wei Yanwan is one of them.

At this time, Wei Yanwan had her hair tied up in a small bun, with a silver flower pinned on it as was customary for palace maids.

She was wearing a palace maid's uniform made of coarse brown cloth without any pattern on it, and it was so washed that it even had pilling.

Wei Yanwan has no money.

To welcome the New Year, she found a few pieces of red string and wrapped them around her hair a few times, comforting herself with the idea of ​​good luck.

The steps under the eaves, which had just been swept of snow, were extremely cold.

But Wei Yanwan didn't mind. She sat on the steps and happily ate hot sweet potatoes with a tall man in a guard's uniform.

"Brother Yun Che, neither you nor I are on duty today. It's not easy for us to finally have the time to see each other. I'm so happy."

Wei Yanwan had a pretty face, and even her coarse clothes could not hide her beauty.

She smiled, held the sweet potato in front of her, blew on it to get some heat, and then took a bite, her face full of happiness.

Looking at Wei Yanwan who was so playful and cute, Ling Yunche couldn't help but smile and raised his hand to wipe away the snowflakes falling on her hair.

"Yan Wan, eat slowly. I know you like sweet potatoes, so I brought several for you to eat right after you.

Today is a palace banquet, and it's very lively outside. No one will ask us to do errands, so there's no need to rush."

Wei Yanwan was really hungry. She ate a whole sweet potato in big mouthfuls before she recovered.

After eating the sweet potatoes, Wei Yanwan wiped her mouth with her sleeve, smiled at Ling Yunche with curved eyebrows, "Sweet potatoes are delicious.

I can't even have a hot meal in that shabby place called Sizhiku all day, thank you, Brother Yunche."

As she spoke, Wei Yanwan began to feel aggrieved. "The palace banquet was lively, but it was the nobles who were having fun. What does it have to do with a little palace maid like me who suffers in the storehouse every day?"

Ling Yunche felt a little distressed, but he was just a guard in the cold palace who was not given any important position and could not help Wei Yanwan in any way.

He stretched out a fist towards Wei Yanwan, with his palm open, and in the palm of his hand lay a round ruby ​​ring.

Ling Yunche said with a slightly shy tone, "Yan Wan, this is for you."

Wei Yanwan took the ring and said in surprise, "Wow, it's so beautiful!"

Seeing Wei Yanwan's joy, Ling Yunche felt relieved. He adjusted his official hat and said, "This is the darkest ruby, not worth much. But, look inside..."

Ling Yunche pointed to the dark pattern on the back of the ring and said, "This cloud is me, Ling Yunche. This swallow is you, Wei Yanwan."

Facing the light from the palace lantern, Wei Yanwan really saw the pattern.

She put the ring on her finger with great care and said to Ling Yunche with tenderness in her eyes, "Brother Yunche, although this ring is not valuable, your kindness is worth more than a thousand gold. I will definitely keep it well."

Seeing this, Ling Yunche also had a gentle smile on his face.

But in a flash, he suddenly thought of something and warned, "But don't let your mother see it. Otherwise, she will be disgusted again.

Having said that, your mother and your brother are really like bottomless pits.

You are so filial and sensible, and you basically send all your monthly salary back home, but why do they still feel it is not enough? "

Wei Yanwan pouted and said helplessly, "What can I do? They are my relatives after all. They rely on me to work in the palace and earn money to support the family."

Ling Yunche was just complaining, but seeing that Wei Yanwan said so, he stopped talking.

As the palace banquet approached its climax, many firecracker boxes were set off in the air.

Although Wei Yanwan was far away and could not see the whole picture, she could still get a glimpse of it.

She looked at the sky with envy, her bright pupils filled with the brilliant light of the fireworks.

“If I could work for a favored concubine, I might be able to have more money.

For example, Chunchan and Lancui were lucky enough to go to the Yanxi Palace.

Empress Xian was in a very good mood after giving birth to a prince. It was said that the reward money was doubled.

If I am lucky enough to win the favor of a noble person, maybe I can pull you out and get you a better job.

My mother might not be so opposed to us being together."