Soft-boned beauty, isn't he fragrant?

The fourth day of November is the birthday of the Empress Dowager.

This day also coincided with the winter solstice. At noon, the heavy snow that had started the day before finally stopped.

Dingding City was covered in silver, covering up the green tiles and glazed tiles of the past. Countless palace people began to get busy, sweeping snow from the jade steps, paved with red and green, making final preparations for the birthday banquet at night.

Chu Gui and Xiao Qi were in the same car, slowly heading towards the inner palace of the imperial city.

Today is not only to perform for the Empress Dowager's birthday, but also to step on the road to find the way. He is conscious of these two things, and it is easy, so he is not nervous at all. With the slight shaking of the car, he closed his eyes and lost his mind.

The second sister and Liu Fu have been away for almost half a month, and they don't know where they are now, nor when they will receive the letter from home saying they are safe.

The same is true for Lao Yan. He released the recuperated kingfisher a few days ago, and there has been no response until now. Those who Nanyong pursued and killed were reportedly blocked by the Zhengyi Sect near Huaishan, so they had to clean up after a while. , has disappeared, and he probably hasn't gotten any news yet, so he has been shrinking back and daring not to move.

There was no news from either side, and he had devoted all his energy to the dancer team for the past ten days. Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and none of the 26 beauties selected were out of order.

He was still a little puzzled at first, he met so much hostility and indifference on the day he entered the team, but he was able to make it so smoothly, until he learned the reason from Minglai the day before yesterday.

Firstly, his own skills are excellent, and he has convinced a group of arrogant beauties; secondly, the emperor's order to marry King An was sent to the mansion, and the jealousy of all the beauties towards him suddenly changed. Taking pleasure in others' misfortune, the so-called shooting the first bird, when the serious mistress enters the house, isn't the most favored one in front of her eyes the most embarrassing one?

Thinking of the finger marriage, Xiao Qi accepted the order very readily. There should be nothing wrong with it. Let alone the relationship between the two of them is unclear, even if they are really in love, it is impossible for a man to win the world. People's approval, if he really got married with a first-class prince, Xiao Qi would definitely marry a wife and have children.

Chu Gui didn't know what was going on in his heart, and where did that subtle discomfort come from?Even based on this, I haven't spoken to someone for two days. If Xiao Qi hadn't repeatedly summoned him in front of everyone when he set off today, he would definitely not be in the car with him. Now it seems that he is jealous. In the Cold War in general.

Obviously he is not the only one who feels this way, Xiao Qi actually thinks so, he wants to explain, he has been unable to catch anyone for the past two days, and finally got into the car to be alone, this person closed his eyes and fell asleep again, with a look of refusing to disturb Cool look.

After preparing all kinds of provocative words, he decided to be more direct, "Xiao Gui, are you angry because I accepted the marriage proposal?"

Chu Gui opened his eyes and looked surprised: "Why am I so angry? It has nothing to do with me." Then he turned his head and looked out the car window, as if he could see the scenery outside through the thick curtain.

Just say you're not angry with this picture?Xiao Qi muttered in his heart, and patiently explained:

"That's an imperial order issued by Ming. Unless I want to play against the order and refuse to obey it, otherwise I have to accept it anyway. If this is the case, then it is better to accept it quickly to avoid criticism from the outside world. Anyway, a year is so long , any accidents can happen, and the relationship between the two countries is not static, whether a person can get married in the end is still a matter of opinion, no matter how bad it is, there is no name, anyway, I will not touch her."

Chu Gui opened his eyes wide and turned around. He didn't expect him to be such a brazen person. That's the wife Ming Mei is marrying. You let Wu Ming take the blame?Is it suitable?Is this what dark guards use?

Xu Shi felt that his thoughts were a bit absurd, and Xiao Qi was also a little awkward, and quickly swore that he wanted to completely expose the trouble: "In short, what I promised will never be shaken. Xiaogui, you haven't eaten it yet, don't think about anyone else."

Chu Gui really wanted to pooh his face, even though they were sitting together in the car, but he didn't want to drive at the moment, what do you mean you haven't eaten yet?Where is the confidence that he wants to eat?

Couldn't hold back the bitter stare, and was afraid that the more he said, the more unbearable he would be, so he simply changed the subject and asked: "After walking for so long, you have already entered the palace gate? Why haven't the guards checked yet?"

Xiao Qi tilted his body, almost put his head on Chu Gui's shoulder, and while sweeping the non-existent dust on his robe, he replied slowly: "You are sitting on a royal chariot now, and you don't have the emperor's order. , who dares to check the car, my husband, do you have any misunderstanding about Gu's identity?"

It's really clear, retribution reincarnation.

Back then when he had no psychological burden to hook up with people unscrupulously, why would he not have thought that today, his ears would turn red when he was called "husband", and he even sensed that the breath of the other party's words was a kind of provocation, soft but warm It was hot, blowing on the face, but burning in the heart.

Fortunately, the schedule rescued him in time, the carriage stopped suddenly, and Xiong Liang's hoarse voice sounded from outside the carriage: "My lord, the Cihui Palace has arrived."

After Xiong Liang called out, the car seat was set up, he opened the car door, and waited for his master to get off the chariot.

It was the male oiran who got out of the car first. Before Xiong Liang could say "Mr. Zhonglou...", this man jumped out of the car and walked back without looking back, quickly gathering a group of beauties , entered the palace from the side back door.

Xiao Qi just got out of the car slowly at this time, with a smile on his face, obviously in a good mood.

Xiong Liang's curiosity couldn't help popping up, and he asked in a low voice: "What show are Chonglou and the others going to perform today? They didn't allow people to watch it during rehearsals in the mansion, saying it was a secret. He got off the car just now and I wondered When I asked, the person seemed a little angry, and before I could speak, he shook his head and left."

"Why are you asking so much? You can't see it anyway. Isn't it more uncomfortable if you know it but can't see it?"

After Xiao Qi finished approving people, he looked helplessly at this big man with a thick back and waist. This dear junior brother sneaked down the mountain to serve as his bodyguard for almost five years, and he couldn't change his playful and lively temper. She has a gossip temperament and is very popular in the palace, so she ordered: "If you stay at the guard's office for half a day, you might as well inquire for me. Is there someone named Erhei among the guards, who can help me find a relative."

"Don't worry, I'm good at this job."

Xiong Liang patted his chest and agreed, as if he had received some important task, he struttingly followed the chariot out of Cihui Palace.

Xiao Qi climbed up the steps slowly, Zhong Lin stood at the main entrance to welcome the guests, and when he saw him, he immediately bowed and saluted, and when he got up, he shouted into the hall: "His Royal Highness King An is here!"

In the main hall, the seats for the banquet have already been arranged. Although it is still early, many people have already arrived here, chatting in low voices in groups of three or four, while queuing up in turn waiting for the Queen Mother to summon them.

Naturally, Xiao Qi didn't need to be too scruples, he nodded slightly to those he was familiar with, and entered the side hall on his own.

Jiang Wan was receiving two court wives, and when he saw his youngest son, he immediately smiled, "Qi'er, are you here so early?"

The two wealthy middle-aged women saluted His Royal Highness King An, and quickly withdrew with a wink. Xiao Qi smiled and said affectionately: "Mother, your birthday, how can I be left behind? ? I must arrive before Brother Huang."

After finishing speaking, he kneeled down respectfully and presented a thick gift list with both hands.

Jiang Wan received the gift and took the list, but he didn't even bother to look at it. His smile grew bigger, and he hurriedly said, "Get up, you're so serious, you're such a big man, the man has gold under his knees, even the queen mother You don’t need to kneel down.”

"How can I do that, the grace of giving birth is greater than the sky, no matter what age I am, I am still your child, and I have to kneel."

"Dong dong dong" After three kowtows to the ground, Xiao Qi stood up and urged Jiang Wan to check the gift list.

The mother and son briefly reviewed the birthday gift after questioning and answering, and Jiang joked: "As an old woman, I can eat and use as much as I can. You toss these rare treasures every year. I look forward to the performances of your beauties even more. The fresh flower buds are happy, making my Cihui Palace very lively and lively.

Hey, your brother is too dedicated, the queen is the only one in the harem, and it's just the two of us who talk to each other on weekdays, it's really deserted. "

Speaking of this, she suddenly thought of her youngest daughter-in-law who hadn't started yet, "The two court wives who came to visit just now, one of them was originally from Nanyong. , is also known as talented, and also has a gentle personality, Qier, since you have agreed to this marriage, I only hope that you will meet a good match, and you will be harmonious in the future."

Xiao Qi nodded in agreement, but secretly sighed in his heart, fearing that he would never be harmonious for the rest of his life, except for his family Xiaogui, he couldn't even arouse the slightest interest in the other so-called beauties.If she still can't get rid of it after trying her best in the future, then she can only blame her for being unlucky and marrying a husband in name only.

The crowds of the court congratulations came one after another, and Xiao Qi accompanied Jiang Wan as a filial son and grandson, and sometimes commented on the gift list offered by others, and the whole afternoon passed like this.

At the time of You, he personally supported Jiang Wan to move to the main hall, and landed on the upper jade seat in the middle.

On the lower left is the position of the emperor and empress, which is now vacant, and further down is his throne.The two on the lower right have already taken their seats, they are Prime Minister Jiang Huairen and Taiwei Jiang Huaiwu.The two sides below are also full of dignitaries of all colors, most of them can be related to the Jiang family.

A moment later, the emperor and the empress arrived hand in hand, and everyone in the hall bowed down to greet them except Jiang Wan, who was at the top.

After those two were seated, the Empress Dowager's fiftieth birthday banquet finally began.

Like a hundred birds facing a phoenix, the few people standing on the summit of Dading Kingdom and the two hundred or so guests guarded the mother of the country together, with a dignified and extremely dignified manner.

After the congratulatory speech led by the emperor, envoys from Beiyuan and Nanyong entered the hall to present state gifts. After the prime minister presented gifts and toasted on behalf of her natal family, dancing and music began in the hall, and the atmosphere suddenly became more relaxed. lively.

When the wine was half drunk, the dance and music in the hall suddenly fell silent, and the performers also quickly retreated. An Wang Xiaoqi raised his glass and said: "I have specially ordered the beauties in the mansion to prepare a new dance and music to celebrate the birthday of the queen mother." , It is to fly to the sky to welcome the spring, and the heaven and the earth live together."

"Okay! My son has a heart." Jiang Wan took a sip from the cup and nodded in agreement.

A burst of exotic music came from outside the hall, and slowly approached from far to near. Two rows of dark and strong Kunnu slowly entered the room carrying a huge rosette.

On the lotus pedestal, seven beauties with different postures are holding various musical instruments and playing, with pipa and konghou in the center, and fife, clarinet, golden bell and waist drum behind them.

The one in the front center is empty-handed, with a beaded crown on his head, nodding his head and lowering his eyes. The treasure face is solemnly formed with a Buddha seal on his chest. His upper body is only wearing a necklace necklace, and a long ribbon is wrapped around the jade ring on his shoulder and arm. However, the culottes hanging down to the ground are dark green and red, with one leg crossed, standing on the rosette, looking like a man and not a woman, so beautiful that it is difficult to distinguish between male and female.

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