The Mid-Autumn Night Banquet is a day that everyone looks forward to, because on this day, no matter whether they are ministers or ladies of high rank, they will go to the palace to attend the night banquet.
Those who can enter the palace on this day all have different identities, and this year is the first time that Qian Jiujiu has attended such a night banquet.
When the carriage arrived at the palace gate, it stopped. Qian Jiujiu and Mu Yexiao got off the carriage. Qian Jiujiu naturally pushed Mu Yexiao inside.
The banquet was held in the Imperial Garden. Rows of lanterns illuminated the entire garden. When Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu entered, they naturally went to the harem to pay their respects first.
At this time, the emperor, the empress, Concubine Qing and others were all together. Mu Yexiao, Qian Jiujiu and others naturally went up to pay their respects. The emperor was naturally happy to see them.
He looked at them with a smile: "Everyone, get up. Now that everyone is here, let's go together. Today is the first time that Princess Xiao will attend the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, so you have to take a good look."
Qian Jiujiu bowed again: "My daughter-in-law knows."
The group walked towards the Imperial Garden. When they arrived, they heard the eunuch's sharp voice shouting: "The Emperor has arrived, the Empress has arrived..."
"The King of Xiao has arrived, and the Princess of Xiao has arrived."
The emperor walked in and went straight to the highest platform and sat down. The ministers all knelt down and said, "Long live the emperor."
Qian Jiujiu looked at the people kneeling together, and suddenly felt curious. How did the emperor feel at this moment? He must be very happy, with so many people kneeling to him.
The emperor was obviously in a good mood tonight. He laughed twice and said, "Everyone, please stand up and take your seats."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After expressing their gratitude, everyone stood up and sat in their seats. Only then did they realize that Prince Xiao and Princess Xiao were very close to the Emperor tonight.
This surprised all the ministers. Before Prince Xiao's leg was injured, he had the possibility of ascending the throne, so the emperor doted on him.
How come even though Prince Xiao’s legs are disabled, the Emperor still dotes on him so much? He even dotes on Prince Xiao’s wife as well.
She was allowed to be so close to the emperor. Thinking of this, he began to reconsider how to treat Princess Xiao.
Qian Jiujiu had no idea that she was asked to sit here for a show tonight, and that this would cause the ministers below to have so many thoughts. It was a complete surprise.
Seeing that everyone was seated, the emperor looked at everyone and said, "This year is another bumper year. Our Great Zhou Kingdom has good weather and good harvests. It is truly a blessing from God."
Everyone nodded as they listened to the emperor's words. After the meal started, they began to discuss the matter. After everyone talked for a while, the queen looked at the emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, is it time to arrange some singing and dancing?"
The emperor nodded naturally: "Let's get started."
The queen took one look at the eunuch and began to make arrangements. In fact, the night banquets in the palace every year were nothing more than this, eating, drinking, watching the moon, and watching singing and dancing. At the beginning of Qian Jiujiu, it seemed quite fresh.
The seating at this night banquet was similar to that in her previous life, except that in the previous life there were ten people at each table, while this one only had one person at each table, and some people's seats were set back.
Qian Jiujiu couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth. Fortunately, there were no televisions, mobile phones and other things in ancient times, so there were relatively few people with myopia. Otherwise, I'm afraid the people sitting in the last row would be...
I'm afraid they can't even see the emperor's appearance clearly. It's really hard for these people who have good eyesight and hearing.
In fact, Qian Jiujiu had no idea that those sitting in the last row could not hear what the emperor was saying at all. It was just that they were in the corner and no one would care, so they just joined in the fun.
After all, being able to enter the palace is an opportunity for these people to show off! At this time, a show has already started in the empty space in the center of the Imperial Garden.
Qian Jiujiu naturally knew that the assassin would not come out at the beginning, so Qian Jiujiu watched the first dance carefully. It turned out that the ancient people's slender waists were not exaggerated.
The feeling of that firm grip made Qian Jiujiu feel that it was not easy for them to survive. They didn't know when their waists would be broken. She looked at their waists.
Looking at her own waist, it was obviously a small waist, why did she feel like she had a barrel waist? Mu Yexiao was sensitive to Qian Jiujiu's movements and glanced at Qian Jiujiu.
"Jiu'er, what's wrong?"
Qian Jiujiu shook her head: "It's okay, I just think their waists are so thin, so beautiful."
Mu Yexiao sneered and said, "What's so good about it? Jiu'er is still the prettiest. I like you like this."
Although Qian Jiujiu was satisfied when she heard this, she still rolled her eyes at Mu Yexiao. When Mu Yexiao saw this situation, he couldn't help but feel puzzled and looked at Qian Jiujiu.
"Jiu'er likes that kind of thin waist? You know that kind of thin waist is not easy to get naturally."
When Qian Jiujiu heard this, she thought Mu Yexiao was making fun of her, but she was shocked when she heard what Mu Yexiao said next.
"The dancers who are chosen to enter the palace are naturally the best. This willow-like slender waist is also one of the necessary conditions. But do you know how these dancers live?"
Qian Jiujiu shook his head: "Is there any difference?"
Mu Yexiao chuckled twice: "Of course it's different. Once a dancer is chosen, she eats flower petals and practices dancing every day, just to keep her figure the same."
"People can appreciate that beauty, but if a woman eats the petals for too long, it will make her lose her qualification to be a mother. So Jiuer, don't do anything crazy just for the sake of a thin waist."
When Qian Jiujiu heard this, she immediately understood. It turned out that Mu Yexiao explained it in such detail because he was afraid that she would do something reckless just to have such a thin waist.
Qian Jiujiu curled her lips and said, "I'm not stupid. Besides, although a thin waist looks good, I know that you men still look for girls from noble families with good figures."
"The ones with round and big butts are still the first choice. I'm right."
Mu Yexiao almost vomited blood when he heard Qian Jiujiu proudly discussing the issue of big buttocks with him. He coughed twice and said, "Jiuer, hold back these words."
"You are a princess, please pay attention to your image. What if other people hear you?"
Fortunately, the two of them were sitting close to each other and spoke quietly, and everyone could only blame themselves for seeing them talking but not knowing what they were talking about. Otherwise, it would have been strange if these words did not cause a stir.
Qian Jiujiu naturally knew how unbearable her words were in this era of extremely strict ethics, so she curled her lips and said, "I'm just used to it. I won't say it again in the future."
Seeing Qian Jiujiu admit her mistake, Mu Yexiao didn't say anything. However, the sight of the two of them whispering to each other surprised the crowd below.
That high and mighty King Xiao, aren't you aloof and cool? Why have you fallen down to earth now
Is that princess so good? She can actually make you talk to her without listening. Those young ladies from noble families who once admired King Xiao suddenly felt very sad.
In the past, they didn't even get a word from King Xiao. Looking at Qian Jiujiu now, the gap is so big that it makes people want to bang their heads against the wall.
Qian Jiujiu had no idea that the two of them had caused a sensation again. He was looking at the dancers below who had been replaced by a new group. He was watching attentively when he suddenly heard a familiar voice.
"Your servant Zheng Fu, I have a song I want to present to His Majesty, and I am here to ask His Majesty to fulfill it."
Zheng Fu was so brave to dance openly. Qian Jiujiu immediately watched with great interest: "What do you think Zheng Fu wants to do?"
Mu Yexiao curled his lips: "Who knows, just keep watching."
It was clearly the next show they had arranged, but they didn't expect Zheng Fu to jump out at this time. It was simply outrageous and it delayed his time again.
So after Zheng Fu finished speaking, Mu Yexiao's eyes were like knives, flying towards Zheng Fu piece by piece, but Zheng Fu simply didn't feel Mu Yexiao's displeasure.
Instead, he knelt there straight, his eyes vaguely sweeping over the Third Prince. Everyone immediately understood that this Zheng Fu was indeed a bold man.
Not to mention the dance, but it was directed at the Third Prince. Qian Jiujiu immediately kicked Mu Yexiao, signaling him not to scare Zheng Fu anymore.
A woman who was blinded by love had no rationality or intelligence at all. At this time, she could not receive any other information except the third prince.
Qian Jiujiu glanced at the wife of Duke Zheng and Duke Zheng, only to find that there was still astonishment on their faces, and it seemed that they were unaware of Zheng Fu's plan.
This is interesting, Qian Jiujiu couldn't help but think maliciously, and the emperor finally woke up from the shock of Zheng Fu's bold behavior and looked at Zheng Fu.
"You are the daughter of Duke Zheng, right? You are indeed as good as men. Well, then go on stage and perform."
Zheng Fu was very happy when he saw that the emperor agreed. He looked at the third prince again, then turned to Minister Qian and glanced at Qian Yuge triumphantly.
Qian Yuge clenched her hands in anger as she looked at the annoying Qian Jiujiu who was so close to the emperor and was enjoying all the glory because she was Mu Yexiao's princess.
As for her! Because she was only the Shangshu's niece, she could only blame herself for sitting in the back, watching those who were obviously not as good as her shine.
If it weren't for Madam Qian holding Qian Yuge's hand tightly, I'm afraid Qian Yuge would have rushed out at this time. Now she can only endure it, and she must not make a fool of herself at this time.
At this time, Zheng Fu had already changed into a dance costume and started dancing. It was obvious that Zheng Fu had really put in a lot of effort.
The dancing posture was no worse than those of the dancers just now. At this moment, when everyone was fascinated by the performance, Concubine Qing on the stage suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
The emperor screamed, "Empress Qing, what's wrong with you?"