Led by the Crown Prince, the Queen Mother came slowly forward, her face ashen and showing no joy at all.

The atmosphere in the hall became quiet.

The ministers had long discovered that the seating order at the banquet had changed a lot compared to the past.

In the past, except for concubines and princes who sat opposite each other, ministers sat opposite each other at the bottom of the steps according to their gender and official rank.

Today, except for the stage, the positions below the steps were like chess pieces, which had been calculated in advance...

Interspersed among the officials' seats were people arranged in advance by the Queen and the Crown Prince.

Because the Ministry of Rites staff had been purged, no one raised any objections, and even if the ministers were dissatisfied in such occasions, they kept silent.

After the Queen Mother took her seat, the Emperor merely nodded in greeting, made a brief introduction, and then ordered the banquet to begin.

The scene was silent for half an incense stick of time. The queen turned around, faced the emperor, and picked up an exquisite small box from the table.

The queen happily opened the door to Jun Baozhu and blessed her: "Baozhu, your mother is truly delighted by your arrival. It allows me, my father, my brother the crown prince, and my other brothers to be in harmony like we are now.

Of course, your mother’s contribution is also due to this. The joy you have brought to your mother needs no mention to the Queen Mother!

The Queen Mother wishes our Baozhu to be happy, worry-free, and have all her wishes come true!"

Jun Baozhu was dazzled by the night-shining pearl in front of her, which was half the size of her fist. She could not hide her joy, and she jumped up and down on the emperor's lap, her eyes as bright as moon pearls.

The officials and their families were whispering below.

"Your Majesty, you really love the little princess! This night-shining pearl was given to her by her family when she was crowned as the queen..."

"That's right! The Queen didn't leave any for the future Crown Princess, but gave it to the little princess instead. It's obvious that she loves her like her own child!"

......

Jun Baozhu learned the origin of the Moon Pearl from the system and looked at the Queen with gratitude.

[Mother, woooo, you are so good to me! ]

【I am so touched! 】

[This big moon pearl, when I grow up, I will use it to light the way, and I won’t be afraid anymore! ]

When the officials' wives heard this, they all covered their lips.

Although I couldn't see the little princess's appearance clearly, from a distance I could see that she had fair skin, and from my heart I also felt that she was very cute...

The officials' wives couldn't help but feel even more delighted.

The children could guess how precious the gift was just from the little princess's surprised cry, but unfortunately they couldn't see it...

I feel both envious and regretful.

The officials all looked around, their faces calm but their hearts somewhat anxious.

If there is no such thing as eating melon, there is no hope...

Once they realize that there is food but it is not served on the table, the onlookers will become a little anxious.

The Queen Mother remained motionless, and the concubines came forward one by one.

Because there were no palace servants present and the emperor was holding Jun Baozhu, the concubines acted so formally.

Jewelry, exquisitely carved toys, everything is very valuable.

But it seemed that the gift from Concubine Xian was the one that the little princess liked the most.

In previous years, on the birthdays of concubines and princes, the virtuous concubine would give them 100 taels of gold...

But this time, when Jun Baozhu opened the red lacquered wooden box at the full moon banquet, Jun Baozhu was dazzled by the golden color and couldn't help but exclaim:

【Wow! 】

The people below the stairs all stretched their heads to look.

Even though it was obscured by the red lacquered wood, the officials could still see it, and they were astonished by its golden size.

Jun Baozhu praised repeatedly:

[I’m rich, I’m rich! ]

[The virtuous concubine is generous! Simple and crude, I like it! ]

[How much gold is this? Four pounds? How much?! ]

【What? ! 】

When Jun Baozhu heard the system introduction and the purchasing power of four kilograms of gold, she was stunned!

This piece of gold, uncut and square, is placed in a box.

Ordinary people might think that the virtuous concubine only provided the raw materials in case the master would use them to make gold ornaments in the future, and the original form would have to be melted down...

But from the system's explanation, Jun Baozhu knew that Concubine Xian was simply lazy and too lazy to use her brain.

[The virtuous concubine is so free and easy! ]

[The gift is simple, and I feel comfortable. I hope you and everyone will be happy! ]

【Thank you, Madam Consort! 】

The virtuous concubine, who was sitting not far away, had a beautiful smile on her face.

The amount of gold donated every year was not half a cart, but at least a few boxes. But this was the first time she heard such an innovative expression of gratitude, and she felt happy.

After the concubines were finished, the Queen Mother remained unmoved...

The officials saw this and knew that there was a disagreement between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.

The prince stood up and gave his gift first.

[Wow! The jade pendant that the prince always carries with him? Is it the prince's favorite?]

[Wow, brother Prince gave me his favorite jade pendant! ]

[Prince brother is so good to me! I like Prince brother! ]

The Crown Prince curved his lips and sat down, and the Second Prince stood up.

The gift was a dagger half an arm's length.

[What? Made of black iron?! ]

[Is it the black iron that I understand? ]