In order to demonstrate its importance to talents in the imperial examinations, in addition to honors such as being named on the gold list and being paraded on horseback, the court also held a Luming Banquet in Shanglin Garden to entertain the new Jinshi to celebrate.

The name of Luming comes from the poem "The Book of Songs, Xiaoya": "The deer calls, eating wild apples. I have guests, playing the harp and blowing the flute."

In addition, precious venison would be used to entertain the Jinshi at the banquet to demonstrate the emperor's favor and appreciation for talents.

After parading through the streets, the beaming scholars happily rushed to Shanglin Garden to attend the banquet.

In the afternoon, in Qinian Palace.

Ying Zheng had not yet changed out of his solemn black and gold crown, because he had to attend the Luming Banquet in the evening to encourage the new scholars.

After all, they are now disciples of the emperor. If they want to work under him in the future, they must first get familiar with him.

Of course, he did not forget his little wife who loved to join in the fun, so he pinched her little face and asked in a gentle voice.

"Yuening, do you want to go to the Luming Banquet?"

"Hmm...how long will it take?"

Chu Yuening was somewhat hesitant, a trace of lingering fear flashed across her eyes, and a hint of fatigue remained between her slightly furrowed brows.

I attended the ceremony of announcing the imperial examinations in the morning. I originally wanted to witness the grand occasion, but I never expected the process to be so tedious and boring. It felt like a year in a day.

She was indeed a little bit curious about the elegant Luming Banquet, but she didn't want to stay for long. With her capacity for drinking only one glass of wine, she could only sit there and do nothing.

"It won't be long, just a meeting."

"Also, I want to take Yue Ning to the Moon-viewing Terrace to admire the moon."

Noticing the excitement on the woman's face, Ying Zheng raised his thin lips, a dark color flashed across his slightly narrowed phoenix eyes, and he took advantage of the victory to pursue.

The man's voice was clear and pleasant, like the gurgling of running water, but it contained an inexplicable allure, and Chu Yuening was unconsciously guided by it.

As she recalled the magnificent scenery, the excitement in her eyes grew stronger.

She lived in the palace for a long time and went out of the palace only a few times, and she had never been to the Moon-Raising Platform more often.

Finally, she bit her lip and decided to enjoy herself in time.

"Okay, I'll go too."

"But first, comfort the cubs."

"Yue Ning is used to spoiling children."

Ying Zheng held the woman's waist tightly, resting his chin on the top of her head, and there was an imperceptible sourness in his light tone.

He found that his status in Yue Ning's heart had plummeted since he had the little ones.

But the little ones are extremely clingy, and each one is better at acting spoiled and obedient than the other.

Yue Ning was thinking about them every day, and she had completely forgotten about her husband.

This trip to the Luming Banquet was not only to win people's hearts, but also to spend a good time with my young wife.

The two of them were in tune with each other, and Chu Yuening naturally noticed someone's jealousy.

She turned her head with amusement, kissed his jaw, and said softly and coquettishly.

"Why is A Zheng jealous of even a child?"

"Yuening now spends more time with the child than with me."

"Okay, okay, can you just stay with my Ah Zheng tonight?"

Chu Yuening stretched out her arms, wrapped them around the man's neck, and rubbed her cheek against him, coaxing him while secretly sighing.

A Zheng is really becoming more and more childish.

However, this lively and vivid A Zheng made her even happier.

Love makes people flesh and blood, and also makes people willing to shed their coldness and reveal their soft heart.

After comforting the three babies, Chu Yuening went to dress up.

As the saying goes, women dress up to please themselves. It is rare for them to go out of the palace for fun, so of course they have to dress up beautifully.

Not long after, a woman dressed in gorgeous clothes came over gracefully. Ying Zheng turned around and looked at her. In that instant, it seemed like a glance that lasted for a thousand years.

The beauty was dressed in a red satin dress with gold patterns, revealing her exquisite and slender curves. The bright color made her fair skin look even more translucent.

Her dark eyebrows are like light spring mountains, her red lips are rosy and dripping, and her pair of beautiful eyes are bright and shining, with tenderness like water.

The golden phoenix embroidery adds a touch of elegance and luxury, neutralizing the gorgeousness of the charming style. The whole person is so beautiful that she is like a beautiful peony.

"A Zheng, are you stunned?"

Looking at the motionless man, Chu Yuening smiled lightly, walked lightly forward, stood on tiptoe, and waved her hand in front of his eyes.

Ying Zheng came back to his senses, held the woman's soft jade hand, and locked his deep phoenix eyes on her tightly, his scorching gaze seemed to want to swallow her into his stomach.

"Well, Yue Ning has me fascinated."

"Hmph, sweet talk."

Chu Yuening hummed softly, the blush on her cheeks more gorgeous than rouge, making her look extremely charming and attractive.

The beautiful scenery made Ying Zheng's Adam's apple roll. He restrained the strong desire in his heart and took her out of the palace.

Half an hour later, the luxurious carriage arrived at Shanglin Garden in a grand manner, and the newly-appointed scholars had been waiting for a long time.

The civil and military examinations were not given separate banquets, but gathered together.

Everyone sat at the banquet, and palace servants came in an endless stream, placing exquisite delicacies from land and sea.

Seeing the emperor and empress present, everyone saluted respectfully, their reserved faces filled with excitement.

There were many people who looked surprised, but none of them dared to look at it for too long.

Didn't you see the fierce look in His Majesty's eyes? If you look at him a few more times, you won't be able to go home tonight.

Ying Zheng looked around at the future pillars of the country, and his expression softened a little.

He raised his glass and gave everyone some words of encouragement.

After a few rounds of drinking, the atmosphere at the banquet was still a little quiet and dull. Seeing that the time was almost up, Ying Zheng spoke loudly.

"The Luming Banquet is held for you all. Don't be shy. Let's celebrate happily tonight."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

After the emperor and empress left together, the scholars all breathed a sigh of relief.

His Majesty's majesty is so strong that even though his attitude is gentle, they are still a little nervous.

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