Chapter 215: Royal Family Banquet

Today's palace banquet is also Mo Yi's first family banquet after she got married as a princess.

Of course, she didn't care about anything.

Li Jing got up early, walked around in the yard, took a shower with almost cold water, and put on his underwear.

The maid came in and dressed him.

Looking at Mo Yi who was still curled up in the bed, he said, "Today, you are mainly here to get to know some people. There is nothing else to do. Aunt Zhao will come to accompany you. She knows all those people. It's just drinking tea, eating, chatting, etc. This is the process on the table. You can take a look first. If you don't understand something, go ask Feng Li Niang."

"Okay." Mo Yi was a little nervous and couldn't sleep, so he got up.

"Don't be nervous, it's nothing important. Besides, your family should be here today."

"Ah?! Are you all coming? I thought it was just my uncle, my two brothers, and my fourth sister."

"No matter where you live, you have to let your father come and see... Then he can feel at ease!" After saying that, Li Jing glanced at Mo Yi with a half-smile, "Your father is always so cautious in front of me, as if he's afraid that he'll say something wrong and I'll take my anger out on you later..."

After saying that, he shook his head. This father-in-law is sometimes fierce, and sometimes like a rabbit...

Mo Yi was immersed in an inexplicable happiness, "I have a daddy who loves me!" Being the hostess and entertaining her own parents, this feeling was quite wonderful.

Li Jing was absent-minded for a moment. "I was in the front study in the morning and came in at lunch time. Most of the people who came today are close to us... There will also be people coming from the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion."

Mo Yi was just getting off the ground in his slippers. Hearing this, he paused for a moment and asked, "Are Madam Liang and Lord Liang coming?"

"Hmm..." Li Jing glanced at her with a half-smile, "I guess, this year, Liang You has been socializing with the outside world as a marquis. This guy is a lucky guy. Maybe you can see him again in a while..."

He looked at Mo Yi deeply again, then turned and left.

Being looked at by him, she felt guilty. Facing his back... Mo Yi shouted, "You haven't had breakfast yet?"

No one answered.

"What kind of look is that..." Mo Yi muttered silently and couldn't help but laugh again.

After she finished washing up, her beauties started to surround her.

Inside was a silver-grey silk skirt with a cross collar and silver-grey shoes. Outside was a purple Song Dynasty brocade robe with bird, bamboo and plum patterns.

The waistband is embroidered with gray and purple rhombus shapes and is decorated with beads.

She wore a plain purse with long tassels on it, which swayed beside her as she walked.

Lan Xing found her a filigree inlaid headpiece, the pattern of the flowers just happened to match the pattern on her body.

That gold thread is as thin as embroidery thread...

"Why haven't I seen this before?" Mo Yi asked curiously.

Lan Xing said proudly: "My queen, there are many things you haven't seen yet! Lan Xing has memorized them all for you. As soon as you wear a certain dress, Lan Xing knows what kind of jewelry to match it with!"

"This is so beautiful... Does it sink?"

"…It's made of gold, so of course it's a bit heavy. But look at the filaments, they're thinner than a hair, so that's okay!"

Mo Yi's hair was combed slicked back and tied tightly, until her scalp was squeezed, before she started putting on jewelry.

"Don't take them all on. They're too heavy..." Mo Yi worried.

Lan Xing was a little reluctant: "My queen, but this is a set! It won't be perfect if one piece is missing."

"Well... well then." Mo Yi rolled his eyes, "Remember the last time I went to the Liu family, Madam Liu changed three sets of clothes and jewelry. If it doesn't work later... I'll come back and change too."

"Yes, no problem, you can change four bodies..."

"Don't I have anything to do?"

The girls all giggled.

After putting on the jewelry and putting on makeup, Mo Yi looked in the mirror and felt that she had grown taller. She touched her face and thought, "I am so beautiful!"

It's funny to think that I was still sleepy when the prince left.

On weekdays, the prince went out early and came back late. When he left, he had not washed himself. When he came back in the evening, he had already washed himself.

Even if he stayed at home all day, he would dress himself comfortably, often with his hair in a bun and a few hairpins...

That is, I would only dress up properly when I go out with him.

Wait a minute, I need to let him see...

"Yiyi!" Mo Yuan came over, "Oh my god, you are so beautiful! How many clothes and jewelry do you have?"

"My scalp hurts..." Mo Yi gently stroked her hair and let out a long breath.

"No, your Majesty is dressed like this... I have to change my clothes!"

"You look beautiful like this." Mo Yi held her back.

"Not beautiful!" Mo Yuan wanted to leave.

"Fourth sister!" Mo Yi leaned over and whispered, "What are you competing with me for? I am a princess, and I am newly married, so I should dress up more solemnly. As for you, let's not talk about anything else, you are still a girl in the boudoir.

Especially in the case of the Mo family, if you dress too grandly and have no family background to rely on, it will make people feel funny. If you dress too fancy, it will appear superficial and the purpose is obvious... You'd better show yourself gentle and virtuous today! Don't be like yesterday... too mature. The people who came today are all the wives of various families. Think about it, if you were them, what would you think when choosing a daughter-in-law?"

Mo Yuan blinked and thought about it, then nodded: "Yes. You are right!"

"Listen to me, you won't go wrong! You don't have to rush over now, go with Miss Zhou Jiu. Although I don't take care of the family affairs, I have to go and take a look in advance, and I also have to meet with Aunt Zhao."

"Well then... I'll go with Miss Zhou Jiu and the princess later."

"Someone is coming to our house today."

"Who's coming?"

"The prince said they will all come. I have to attend a social event with Nanny Zhao today, so you keep an eye on them. If anyone comes from home, tell me as soon as possible. Also, they have never attended such an occasion... You take care of them and let Hongyan and the others receive them. Got it?" If she assigned Mo Yuan some tasks, she could be more cautious.

As expected, Mo Yuan nodded solemnly, "Don't worry. Mo Wen will also be here today, we will go together."

"Um."

Mo Yi ate something and left with the girl.

Today, Mo Yi didn't even come into the main living room in the backyard...

The two ladies at the door knelt down to greet her. She went in and was amazed at the sight of this magnificent hall. Is there such a place in her home?

It was similar to the main hall in the imperial palace, very high, with paintings on the roof. It seemed to be covered with gold foil, and it shone brightly under the light of palace lanterns.

There were huge paintings on the walls, as well as vases half a person's height and bronze crane incense burners. On the flower racks in the room, dozens of pots of Clivia and azaleas were in full bloom, and the moist fragrance made people feel happy all of a sudden.

This flower is blooming so beautifully, I don’t know if it is grown at home or bought outside...

When people ask me about it later, I won’t be able to answer it.

It seems that in the future, after Concubine Feng arranges such things, I will also ask about it. There are many things that I have never thought of before...

"I didn't even know there was such a place in my house..." Mo Yi said to Hongyan.

Hongyan explained, "This hall is only used for important banquets. On weekdays, all the doors and windows are closed to avoid dust. The items inside are also covered with cloth. Before the New Year, when the family is cleaning up, the door is opened and the house is cleaned. Then the fire is lit and the flowers are put in."

"Yes. Remember to remind me that I really need to take a closer look at this house and get to know it better. Don't act like an outsider..."

"It's your beauty's fault. Madam, you haven't had a rest since you got married."

"Yeah...even the things in the study haven't been tidied up yet! The shop has to open after the New Year, and I haven't had time to do anything these days." Thinking about things after the New Year, he couldn't help feeling uneasy.

It seems that the prince did not let me take over the affairs of the mansion because he was really thinking about me.

Otherwise, today's banquet alone would be enough to kill me...

"A purple Song Dynasty brocade robe with birds, bamboo and plum blossoms"

I customized a dark blue Songjin new Chinese style top with bird, bamboo and plum pattern. I haven't worn it yet, but it looks so beautiful!