Lanqin accepted all the birthday gifts with a smile. The last to step forward to offer their congratulations were Lanqin's brother's family. Seeing that it was getting late, Fourth Master turned to Su Peisheng, who was standing behind him, and said, "It's getting late. Let's begin the banquet. Su Peisheng, go and tell the kitchen to prepare the meal."

"Yes." With that, Su Peisheng went to serve the meal.

Soon, a variety of delicious dishes were served to each table like a flowing stream. The entire Jiuzhou Qingyan banquet was filled with the faint fragrance of lotus blossoms and the sweet aroma of wine. Tiny lanterns adorned the banquet, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Seeing the lively scene, Lanqin said to the Fourth Prince, "Your Majesty, you've gotten used to the leisurely life in the Yuanmingyuan Garden. It's been a long time since you've seen such a lively scene."

"Yes, the banquet was very lively, and the children have grown up a lot."

“Of course, Sasar can even give me gifts now,” Lanqin said, covering her mouth with a smile.

Looking at Lanqin, who was filled with joy, Fourth Master said slowly, "If you like it, let them stay a few more days and leave later."

Upon hearing the Fourth Prince's words, Lanqin rolled her eyes and said coquettishly, "I think Your Majesty wants them to stay for a while, and you're using me as an excuse."

Then, Lanqin slowly stood up, holding a glass of fine wine in her hand, and said to everyone present, "I am grateful to all of you for traveling so far to Yuanmingyuan to celebrate my birthday."

Lanqin looked at the ladies sitting beside her and said, "I am very grateful to Sister Song, Sister Wu, and Sister Geng. You have all worked very hard serving His Majesty over the years." Lanqin glanced at the Fourth Prince and continued, "Yesterday, His Majesty decided to promote the three ladies."

Upon hearing Lanqin's words, Madam Song, Madam Wu, and Madam Geng quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty and Your Highness thank you." Then they raised the wine cup on the table and continued, "Your Highness is too kind. This is what we should do. There is no question of whether it is hard work or not."

Seeing this, everyone stepped forward with their wine cups and said in unison, "We wish Your Majesty a long life as long as the Southern Mountains and boundless blessings as vast as the Eastern Sea, may you live a thousand years!"

After bowing to Lanqin, he looked at Wu, Song, and Geng and said, "Your Majesty, we congratulate you on your promotion."

Then everyone drank their wine in one gulp, and Lanqin said, "Thank you all for your kindness. Please continue with your meal."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Then everyone went back to continue their meal.

After several rounds of drinks, with a gentle night breeze blowing, Lanqin saw that everyone had almost finished eating and turned to the Fourth Prince, saying, "Your Majesty, I shall now have the opera troupe begin their performance."

"Okay," Fourth Master nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, Lanqin turned to Cui Niang, who was standing behind her, and said, "Go and call the opera troupe to come up and perform, it will add to the fun."

"Yes, this old servant will go right away." After saying that, Cui Niang went to notify the opera troupe that had been prepared in advance to go on stage.

Before long, the opera troupe began to perform, and everyone watched with great interest. This time, the program was not the usual Magu offering longevity cake, and Lanqin was also very engrossed in watching it.

Sitting next to Lanqin, Madam Geng asked, "Your Majesty, today's performance was quite good."

"Today's plays were all arranged by Cui Niang, and most of them are about filial piety. I hope you like them, Sister," Lanqin said with a smile, looking at Cui Niang standing behind her.

Lanqin watched as everyone drank and watched the play at the Nine Provinces Banquet, a scene of harmony and joy, and felt very happy about the lively atmosphere.