After greeting the Queen, the Prince of Jin and his wife went to their seats and sat down.
At this time, the song and dance performance began.
Because today is a celebration banquet and the little emperor's grandson's full moon banquet, the palace banquet is filled with a cheerful and joyful atmosphere.
In order to make everyone happy, Emperor Mingxi specially arranged many singing and dancing performances.
As the melodious music sounded, a group of beautiful dancers with graceful figures walked onto the stage with light steps.
As the sounds of stringed instruments rang out, the dancers fluttered into the center of the stage like fluttering butterflies. Their sleeves fluttered, their figures moved gracefully, like a beautiful painting unfolding before everyone's eyes.
Immediately afterwards, several singers also appeared gracefully in bright and gorgeous costumes.
They stood beside the musicians, opened their red lips and sang melodious songs, like the sound of nature, which was intoxicating.
The wonderful performance attracted the attention of the guests. Those who had just been chatting in groups of three or five now sat down and focused on enjoying the performance.
After one dance, the musicians played another.
The singers and dancers also continued their performances.
The guests were already immersed in it, and some of them couldn't help but clap their feet or fingers to keep the rhythm.
[Wow! Today's song and dance performance was amazing!] Xia Miaoyuan couldn't help but admire it in her heart as she watched the song and dance performance.
[Now I understand why so many emperors in history were addicted to alcohol and sex.]
[If I could drink a little wine every day, eat delicious food, enjoy this level of singing and dancing, and then pick two outstanding looks to hold in my arms.]
That feeling, wow, is so much better than getting up before dawn to attend court and handle government affairs.
[Daddy has been the emperor for a long time, wouldn't he be like this too?]
Emperor Mingxi and the Empress were seated very close to Xia Miaoyuan, and they heard everything their daughter said.
The queen glanced at Emperor Mingxi and curled her lips in sarcasm.
Emperor Mingxi pursed his lips, his expression somewhat unpleasant, and he frowned and secretly glared at his daughter.
Xia Miaoyuan: Why do I feel a chill on my back?
In an inconspicuous corner of the hall, Liang Chaozong and Yao Jinse sat next to each other.
Although Yao Jinse was stripped of her princess title, Liang Chaozong was still a well-known imperial merchant of Daxia.
They attended this palace banquet as imperial merchants.
On the surface, Liang Chaozong seemed to be concentrating on watching the singing and dancing, but his eyes kept glancing to the sides, as if he was looking for something.
At this time, a palace maid with a melon-shaped face walked through the seats opposite Liang Chaozong carrying a tray.
Liang Chaozong caught a glimpse of the jasmine hairpin on the palace maid's head, and his eyes lit up.
At this time, the palace maid held the hands on both sides of the tray, and under the cover of the tray, she tapped the bottom of the tray three times with her fingers.
Liang Chaozong and Yao Jinse stared closely at the palace maid's gestures. After seeing three knocks, Liang Chaozong nodded slightly to the palace maid.
A trace of worry flashed across Yao Jinse's face, and she whispered to Liang Chaozong, "Why is she a stranger? Is she reliable?"
Liang Chaozong turned his head and whispered to Yao Jinse, "Don't worry. Just sit back and watch the show."
At this time, the sound of drums and music stopped, and the singers and dancers gracefully left the stage.
Emperor Mingxi stood up, faced the guests, and said in a loud voice: "Today is a happy day!"
When the guests saw Emperor Mingxi stand up to speak, they stopped what they were doing, sat upright, and looked at him respectfully.
"My soldiers from Dingbei, Great Xia, have returned triumphantly. My little grandson has just turned one month old."
"Let us drink this cup to its full capacity!"
As he spoke, Debao brought a glass of wine to Emperor Mingxi. He picked up the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
The guests below also filled the wine glasses in front of them, raised them up and drank them all.
After the guests finished drinking, Emperor Mingxi continued, "During this northern expedition, the soldiers fought bravely and achieved great success."
"Today, at the palace banquet, I will reward the soldiers who have made outstanding military achievements!"
As soon as Emperor Mingxi finished speaking, cheers came from the audience.
Eunuch Debao held up a dustpan and shouted, "Grand Marshal Bailihua, please come forward and listen to my orders!"
Baili Hua quickly came to the front of the palace and knelt heavily in front of Emperor Mingxi.
"Marshal Baili, you led the troops well in this northern expedition and deserve the credit."
"I will confer upon you the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, with an annual salary of 1,000 dan and a reward of 1,000 taels of gold!"
Baili Hua's eyes filled with tears: "I thank the emperor for his great grace! I will serve the emperor with all my heart and soul until my death!"
[Now that my second uncle has also been granted a title, the Baili family is now secure.]
[Both of my uncles hold titles, and my second uncle has military merit. All officials in the court look up to them.]
Then, Debao raised his voice again: "Please ask the young general Baili Xin to come forward and listen to your orders!"
Baili Xin is Baili Hua's son and is twenty-one years old this year.
Baili Xin also went on this northern expedition.
The young man grew up in the northwest and suffered a lot since childhood.
Therefore, he is strong and healthy, and is not afraid of hardship and fatigue.
After Emperor Mingxi brought the Baili family back from exile, Baili Xin was able to study culture and martial arts under famous teachers in the capital.
So, when the Northern Expedition began, Baili Xin followed the army and adapted quickly.
Later, when the war really broke out, Baili Xin enthusiastically went into battle to kill the enemy and performed extremely well.
Now, after more than two years of experience, Baili Xin has grown into a mature young player with a promising future.
Emperor Mingxi looked Baili Xin up and down as he knelt below him, nodded in appreciation, and said in a clear voice: "Baili Xin, your performance in this northern expedition was outstanding. I will appoint you as General Anyuan and send you to the Western Frontier to serve and guard the western border."
When the guests heard Emperor Mingxi's arrangement, they were all surprised, but Baili Xin was smiling happily, as if he had received a great gift from heaven. He shouted thank you and kowtowed to Emperor Mingxi.
Xia Miaoyuan glanced at the guests with disdain and couldn't help but complain, "These people are so superficial!"
[Becoming an outstanding general and safeguarding the peace of Daxia is Baili Xin's ideal.]
[Do you think that living a life of luxury in the capital is what everyone wants?]
Many people have their own dreams. These dreams may not necessarily be about personal enjoyment, but rather about a higher ideal.
For example, it can promote a certain skill and pass it down through generations, it can lead the people to prosperity, or it can protect the country and ensure peace and prosperity.
[Alas, it's a pity that many people can't understand this. This is because they are selfish and narrow-minded people who only think about their own interests.]
After Xia Miaoyuan finished his complaints, he looked at Emperor Mingxi with admiration, "When Daddy summoned those generals yesterday, he must have asked them what they thought."
【Dad is really thoughtful.】
She was daydreaming in her mind when Debao spoke again. This time, it was the second prince Xia Chengnian's turn.
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