Compared with the folk, the way the royal family spends the New Year pays more attention to rituals.
Before dawn, Long Tianyu, wearing a brand new dress, entered the palace.
All the princes and ladies in the harem must follow the prince to the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the palace to pay their respects to their ancestors. Then it was time to receive loyal ministers and worshipers at the Lama Temple. Although the emperor fell ill, the proper etiquette was still indispensable.
Finally, there was the palace banquet in Chongqing Hall.
On the way into the palace, the four girls were silent. In the palace, everything is decorated, festive and solemn. Carriages of all sizes were walking on the main road of the imperial city.
Lin Mengya gently lifted the curtain, and not far away, the majestic palace changed from its previous gloomy look. Countless palace lanterns illuminated the palace as if it were daytime.
Everyone was wearing the newly made formal clothes in the palace, and even the coachmen who drove the carriages also put on new clothes.
"What a new atmosphere. I didn't expect that this year has passed so quickly."
At the beginning of the year, she was still a poor little girl who was abused by her stepmother in the general's mansion. Unexpectedly, in just half a year, she has already become Princess Yu, known to everyone in the royal family. Times have changed, and the future is always full of variables.
"I still remember that last year, my master and I stayed at the house to watch the New Year's Eve. Neither the master nor the young master came back, so the master and I stayed by a charcoal basin. The servants brought us a lot of sweet potatoes and chestnuts. , we hid in the fire. I still remember the smell."
Bai Zhi's little face showed a bit of yearning. Although life was hard in the past, she and the young lady lived a very simple life.
"Speaking of which, I want to eat them too. Not long ago, I asked my sister-in-law who is helping the cook to leave some of the sweetest sweet potatoes for us. When we get back home, we can roast them in the brazier, okay?"
Bai Shao's big eyes shone with the joy of anticipation. Roasted sweet potatoes are obviously the most common food, but because they are ordinary, they get everyone's approval.
"Yeah, I won't be able to eat well at the palace banquet. When it's over, let's come back and eat sweet potatoes together."
Lin Mengya recalled her past memories. When she was in college, she had no family. Good friends also returned to their respective homes to celebrate the New Year.
Although her classmates had invited her, she, as an outsider, could not bother others after all.
Seeing the girls in the carriage suddenly talking and laughing, she finally felt that she had a family.
"We have arrived at the Changting Gate. Masters, please get out of the car and walk to Chongqing Hall."
Outside the sedan, there were already people waiting for the eunuch. Every family member who comes out of the carriage will be led to Chongqing Hall by the nanny.
Lin Mengya is no exception, no one will play a big role here. You know, this is a royal palace banquet, not an ordinary family banquet.
After getting off the carriage, a fair-skinned nanny was waiting in front of them. When he saw Lin Mengya, he immediately saluted and said hello:
"Greetings to Princess Yu. This servant is Grandma Li from the Department of Education. Please move on, Princess Yu, and follow me to Chongqing Hall."
Lin Mengya nodded, then ordered Bai Ji to take out a gold purse and gave it to Nanny Li.
After all, this is the old custom in the palace, and it is the same as giving money to children during the Chinese New Year.
There may be other people, but after all, they are not as generous as Lin Mengya. Grandma Li immediately beamed and became even more enthusiastic towards Lin Mengya.
"Oh, how can this be so good? How can you, slave, accept such a valuable thing from the princess?"
But Baiji stuffed it into her hand familiarly, and replied with a smile:
"Mommy, you've worked hard. I'll just accept this idea."
The last time she came, the girls around her could only admire the wealth of this heavenly family. This time, even Bai Zhi was able to handle it with ease.
It seemed that it was not just her, Princess Yu, who had grown up.
After entering the Changting Gate and passing through the Imperial Garden, Chongqing Hall is already in sight. Lin Mengya's eyes looked at the only dark place in the palace.
I heard that it was the emperor's bedroom. The emperor has not left the palace gate since a year ago. After taking a deep look, Lin Mengya felt that there was a bone-chilling coldness inside.
Conspiracy and power have always been twin brothers who will never be separated.
Before arriving at Chongqing Hall, I could already hear the sound of silk and bamboo inside. Everyone was dressed up, so she, who was suspiciously low-key, didn't attract too many people's attention.
"Third sister-in-law, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you are still so beautiful."
A slightly frivolous voice came. Lin Mengya turned her head and saw Long Qinghan.
Different from the usual attire of a swinger, Long Qinghan today was wearing a bright yellow dress. It adds a bit of nobility.
A young and handsome face, always with a relaxed and comfortable smile.
"Yes, you are such a distinguished guest, but you come to visit us all the time. I heard that you linger in the warm jade and fragrance every day. Do you have a favorite or two? Bring them over for us to see."
Lin Mengya teased mercilessly that the seventh prince's reputation was not much better.
Long Qinghan had already seen the skills of this third sister-in-law's verbal abuse. He knew that the description was getting darker and darker, so he could only pretend to smile honestly.
To be honest, her impression of Long Qinghan was not bad. Compared to the domineering and selfish prince, the seventh prince, who always had a game mentality when talking and laughing, made her feel more relaxed.
"By the way, Third Sister-in-law, I heard that the Queen cares about you two. Look, today's kabuki performers are not just people from the palace orchestra. I heard that a new literary garden has opened in the city. What's it called? Building. Today’s singing and dancing were all arranged by those two wonderful people in the North Building."
North wing? Two graceful figures immediately appeared in Lin Mengya's mind. It seems that Mr. Mei and Mr. Zhu are really Long Tianyu's favorites.
Otherwise, how could they be accommodated at such a royal banquet
I really love you, and I won’t let Mr. Mei bear any grievance.
Seeing Lin Mengya's expression change slightly, Long Qinghan also felt that he had made a mistake. He knew the relationship between the third brother and Beilou very well.
However, seeing Lin Mengya's performance, he couldn't help but feel a playful attitude in his heart. Could it be that the third sister-in-law didn't know that the third brother was actually the master behind the North Tower
"I know that he likes Mr. Mei. I also know that sooner or later, Mr. Mei will be welcomed into his house by him. I am not that kind of stingy woman, just a good girl. How can I take it to heart? Aren’t I too stingy?”
These words were spoken with great ease. But no matter how stupid Long Qinghan was, he could hear the thick acetic acid gas inside.
Ai? My dear, where do you start talking about this
Long Qinghan only found it extremely interesting. He originally thought that a woman like Third Sister-in-law would not be sour or jealous. But he didn't expect that this smart woman would be particularly interesting when she was jealous.
"Third sister-in-law, are you really not angry?"
Long Qinghan couldn't help teasing Lin Mengya. Oh my god, there was finally something that could keep the third sister-in-law in the dark. Seeing her true reaction, he suddenly felt a strong sense of superiority, deeply nourishing the little devil in Long Qinghan's heart.
"Angry? Why am I angry? If you have this spare time, eat more food, drink more wine, and plug your dog's mouth."
The smile on Lin Mengya's face was a little cold. It looked like Long Tianyu was climbing the wall more than once or twice. Or, would the whole world know about it and just hide it from her
Lin Mengya walked to her position angrily. Lin Mengya really wanted to beat that damn guy Long Tianyu to death a hundred times.
No, Lin Mengya comforted herself. Anyway, she had already decided to leave. If Long Tianyu is willing to climb the wall, let him climb it. Anyway, these things have nothing to do with her in the future!
Damn stallion! It would be better to die on a woman’s belly!
"A sneeze—"
Long Tianyu suddenly sneezed, and a deep chill ran down his back, making his hair stand on end.
But I looked around, and it was strange. There was obviously no danger around me.
"Your Majesty, people are here."
The night-black figure, like a light night owl, appeared silently in front of Long Tianyu.
In the empty side hall, only a few candles flickered. The shadows of the people imprinted became like swaying black spider webs.
A thin figure slowly appeared in the side hall.
The person who came looked like a woman, wearing a snow-white cloak, covering her face.
"How are you preparing?"
Long Tianyu's voice was low, and he must be very familiar with the figure in front of him.
"Everything is ready. Our people are already all around the Chongqing Palace. Our hidden line has also been ambushed near the emperor's palace. We are just waiting for the banquet to take advantage of it and accomplish something unprepared."
A cold female voice, with no emotion added at all. Long Tianyu nodded and looked at the only palace without light in the darkness.
Soon, soon. Father, he must rescue him.
"In the future, don't let Mei Lai's house get involved. She is too arrogant. If others find out, the relationship between me and Beilou will be exposed to the public. You are so imprudent in doing things, as a leader. , should know how to do it.”
Long Tianyu's eyes were very serious, Beilou was part of his power. It was mainly used to hide the hidden forces in the capital, but that day, Mei broke into the house to deliver medicine to him without any instructions.
Although Mei was not one of the Four Holy Guards, he was still the famous Master Mei in the capital.
It was easy for someone to get the news.
"What? Mei went to your house? Please punish the prince. Zhu didn't know that she went to your house. After she goes back, I will punish her severely!"
The white cloak slipped off in an instant, and what was revealed was indeed Mr. Zhu, the famous owner of the North Tower in the capital.
Although she was wearing a veil, the fear in her eyes revealed her ignorance and the strictness of Long Tianyu's rule.