Matters about the Yang family continue to be hotly debated, but no one is mentioning the rumors about Lan Lan before.
In fact, the Yang family also proved that the previous rumors about Lan Lan were completely fabricated.
In a blink of an eye, it was the old lady's birthday, and the entire Duke's mansion was cleaned spotlessly.
The servants in the mansion are all in high spirits and dressed up with joy.
Not to mention the masters in each courtyard, they are even more elaborately dressed up to look amazing.
The old lady also wore a bright red dress with many words of happiness and longevity embroidered on it. Her hair was combed with silky silver and she looked very energetic. She put on a light make-up.
The grandsons and granddaughters of the house came to the old lady's room early to pay their respects, and they said auspicious words one after another. The old lady was very happy to hear them, and laughter could be heard from time to time in the room.
Perhaps it was because of the old lady's birthday that after He Pingting met Chunfeng, she rarely sneered at her. Instead, she mysteriously smiled at Chunfeng.
Chunfeng turned his head indifferently, showing no reaction at all.
By noon, guests had already come to congratulate her. Since it was the old lady's birthday, most of them were female relatives, but there were also a few men who had a good relationship with He Renyu or were outstanding children in the family.
Days like this are not only for congratulations, but also a good opportunity to make friends with powerful people. More importantly, it is a chance to see the face of He Pingting, the most beautiful woman in the capital. That is something to be happy about.
Waves of guests arrived one after another, and He Renyu and Mrs. Wang who stood at the door to greet them kept smiling and greeting everyone warmly.
The old lady sat on the main seat in the main hall with a glowing face, accepting everyone's blessings.
The banquet was held in the main hall of the Protector's Mansion, with men's seats and women's seats separated by a half-person-high screen.
It's just that men and women sit in different seats. Sitting in their respective seats, as long as you look up, you can see the people in the men's or women's seats opposite.
The guests had almost arrived, and when the banquet was about to begin, suddenly a loud singing came from the door: "The Queen Mother is here, Her Royal Highness King Yao is here!"
This high-pitched sound attracted all the eyes originally gathered on the old lady to the door.
The old lady had already stood up and walked to the door to greet her when she heard the sound.
"Mother He Qiao saw that the Queen Mother is a thousand years old, King Yao is auspicious!" The old lady walked in front of the Queen Mother and knelt down to salute. The rest of the people were also ready to kneel down and kowtow.
The Queen Mother took the old lady's hand and said, "My good sister! What are you doing? Today is your birthday. No need to be polite. Get up, everyone!" The Queen Mother was like an ordinary person meeting He said hello like an old friend.
After hearing the Queen Mother's words, everyone thanked her in unison, stood up and stepped aside.
The Queen Mother looks younger than the old lady, but the silver hair on her temples is still difficult to hide, her eyebrows are gentle, and her facial features are still delicate. It can be seen that the Queen Mother was also a great beauty when she was young.
The Queen Mother's clothes are not very exaggeratedly gorgeous, but the workmanship is absolutely exquisite. The Queen Mother wears an exquisite flying phoenix bun on her head, decorated with a few jade decorations, which looks simple yet luxurious.
It makes people feel very approachable and easy-going, without the shrewd calculation, cunning and cruelty of living in the palace for a long time.
The string of white jade beads in her hand made the Queen Mother exude a Zen fragrance all over her body.
I heard that after the death of the late emperor, the Queen Mother began to fast and chant Buddhist scriptures every day, praying for the Emperor and the people of the world. From then on, she rarely managed the harem, and rarely left the palace.
Being able to come and celebrate the old lady's birthday today is a great honor for the entire Duke's Mansion.
He Renyu knew that the Queen Mother was a vegetarian, so he immediately sent someone to prepare a vegetarian table.
He took He Luohua to personally receive King Yao to a separate small hall.
Since the Queen Mother arrived, the guests have been talking quietly or secretly guessing something in their hearts.
How could the Queen Mother, who had not left the palace for many years, suddenly come to the Duke's Mansion to wish the old lady a birthday today
"The Queen Mother, I haven't seen you for many years, but you are still the same, you haven't changed at all." The old lady and the Queen Mother sat on the main seat together, holding hands and chatting affectionately.
"My good sister, you are already old. How can you stay the same? Don't call me Queen Mother and call me Queen Mother. Just call me Hua Mei as before."
The Queen Mother smiled, showing a few wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, and said humbly.
"This... after all, there is a difference between the king and his ministers. How dare a woman dare to overstep her bounds." The old lady said with some embarrassment.
The relationship between the two has indeed been very good for many years, but now their identities are different after all, and they are no longer as casual as before.
"Okay, okay, I won't embarrass you anymore." The Queen Mother saw the embarrassment on the old lady's face, and understood in her heart, and waved her hand in an easy-going way.
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"The fact that King Yao is here this time really brings glory to this humble abode!" He Renyu greeted King Yao respectfully and politely.
"You're welcome, Lord Protector. The old lady's sixtieth birthday is something worthy of celebration. Besides, my cousin and I have been saved, so it's appropriate to come and congratulate her. Besides, it's rare for the imperial grandmother to be happy."
Baili Mochen's tone was calm and distant. There was no joy or unnecessary emotion in his voice. It was as if he was describing something that had nothing to do with him.
This is King Yao in the eyes of everyone, the cold and indifferent King Yao, as if his warmth and fickleness are only shown to that one person.
He Renyu has always been cold and unkind in front of the world. He Renyu has long been used to this kind of King Yao.
"Your Majesty is about to hold a banquet, let's take a seat!" After a few simple greetings, He Renyu estimated that the time was almost up and said to King Yao.
"Okay!" The indifferent King Yao sat there with an oppressive atmosphere. He simply said the word "good" and then got up and went to the main hall.
Most of the guests in the front hall have already taken their seats, and the chairs of the men's and women's tables are automatically controlled, leaving them for the two most distinguished guests.
When the Queen Mother and King Yao were all seated, the host announced the banquet.
There were bursts of sounds in the hall, and the sounds of people drinking and drinking drifted into the distance along with the aroma of the food.
The old lady accompanied the Queen Mother with her most beloved granddaughters and eldest daughter-in-law, and the table was full of fun.
He Renyu accompanied King Yao with his son and several people with higher official positions, toasting and talking from time to time.
But every time he toasted our King Yao, he only took a sip, and sometimes he even just raised the glass in a pretentious manner. When the adults talked, he only uttered a few single words. He really cherished his words like gold.
The old men at this table looked very depressed even while eating.