Hele Palace.
After seeing the on-site arrangements for the full moon banquet, Queen Chen nodded with satisfaction.
"It's okay, that's all."
Nanny Chen advised, "Madam, you've been tired for a long time. Go back and rest first. Don't get too tired."
"I'm not tired. As the Empress Dowager, I naturally have to pay attention to Xiaokang Xiaole's full moon banquet.
If the Imperial Astronomical Observatory hadn't said it wasn't suitable to hold a banquet for three consecutive days, we would have held it the day before yesterday, on the full moon, and why would we have waited until tomorrow?"
When talking about Xiaokang Xiaole, Empress Chen couldn't stop smiling.
The two children grew up gradually and became like glutinous rice balls, which was very pleasing to the eye.
"You know what, after they moved back to the General's Mansion, I was a little uncomfortable with it."
Nanny Chen consoled her, "Your Majesty, I miss them. Tomorrow is your birthday banquet, so let them stay in the palace for two days."
"Forget it, they just moved back to the General's Mansion, let's talk about it in a few days."
At the end of the next day.
All the people in the general's mansion went out and happily entered the palace.
From the moment they got on the carriage, the two children did not rely on anyone else's help and were held in the arms of Xiao Wang Xiaoxing the entire time.
Nangong Jiu held the hands of the two little guys and teased them with "oh oh" sounds.
Liu Hao and Nangong Yunxue looked at their enthusiasm and couldn't help but smile at each other.
"Jiu'er, Xiao Wang and Xiao Xing like Xiao Kang and Xiao Le so much, how about you teach them a few moves to protect themselves?"
Before Nangong Jiu could answer, Xiao Wang said, "No problem! When they are older, we will teach them ourselves."
When His Majesty was little, he didn't dare to play with her like this, but these two little things get along well with Xiaoxing and me, so why not tease them?
Nangong Jiu listened to Xiao Wang's inner thoughts, just smiled, and did not stop him.
Xiaokang and Xiaole have mortal bodies, but they are protected by the immortal energy of Xiaowang and Xiaoxing. For them, there are only benefits and no disadvantages.
The group went directly to Kunning Palace.
Empress Chen, who had been waiting for a long time, saw the two children and hugged one and kissed the other, her love for them being beyond words.
Nanny Chen smiled and said, "Your Highness, Princess Consort, since you moved back to the General's Mansion, the Empress is not used to it anymore. She has to go to Your Highness's bedroom several times a day."
Nangong Yunxue looked at Empress Chen who was holding the child and laughing: "Grandpa and grandma are old, they want to see Xiaokang Xiaole.
In a few days, we will return to the palace to accompany our mother."
Nangong Yunxue's thoughtfulness and filial piety made Empress Chen feel very comfortable.
After a long time, he handed the child to Xiao Wang Xiaoxing and talked about Liu Xuan's marriage.
"Hao'er, as the emperor's brother, you should try to persuade him if you have the chance. He is so unsuccessful in his pursuit of the best. I wonder what kind of girl he wants to find."
Liu Hao frowned. "What does the Emperor say about my younger brother's marriage?"
"Your father is not in a hurry. He said that it is not the right time yet and that our efforts are in vain."
"Your Majesty is right. Dongling is now peaceful and prosperous. There is no need to use marriage to stabilize the government. Your Royal Brother can take his time to choose someone he likes and marry.
He will be the heir to the throne, so he should be extremely careful in choosing a partner to marry."
Empress Chen sighed, "Mother knows this too. That's why she's so anxious."
"Okay, I'll find a chance to talk to him."
Nangong Jiu listened to the conversation between the mother and son and took over the conversation.
"Those court officials who have daughters have long been racking their brains, plotting to marry their daughters to the emperor's uncle."
Empress Chen stared at the little man in surprise: "Jiu'er, how did you know?"
"When I was in court, I heard what they said. They were all calculating in their minds. You should remind the emperor's uncle to be careful and not let others plot against him."
Empress Chen's face darkened: "They are so bold that they dare to plot against my Xuan'er."
Liu Hao also reminded her, "Mother, it's always better to be cautious."
Queen Chen nodded and hugged Nangong Jiu in her arms.
If you want to plot against someone, a banquet is usually the best time.
Xuan'er usually devotes himself to court affairs. He never takes the initiative to get close to court officials, nor is he willing to attend court officials' banquets. There is no chance to plot against him.
The only possibility is a palace banquet.
Thinking of this, Empress Chen shouted into the darkness: "Someone come!"
A secret guard appeared: "My Lady!"
"Inform Xuan'er's secret guards to be careful of those who intend to approach Xuan'er at the birthday party, so as not to be tricked."
"Yes!" The secret guard agreed and left.
Nangong Jiu patted Queen Chen's hand gently.
"Grandmother, this is simple. When the banquet begins, have the uncle follow us. I guarantee that no one can plot against him."
"Oh, that's right. With you and Xiao Wang and Xiao Xing here, and Xuan'er following you, the Imperial Grandmother is very relieved."
"Mother, are you sure that I, your son, will follow you?" After he finished speaking, Liu Xuan walked into the hall.
Nangong Jiu slid off Queen Chen's legs, ran forward and hugged Liu Xuan's legs.
She tilted her little head up: "Uncle, wait a moment, you come with us, Jiuer will protect you!"
Liu Xuan smiled, picked up the little guy and kissed him.
"Okay, Jiuer is thoughtful!"
After everyone chatted for a while, the eunuch in charge came to inform them: "Madam, the time has come!"
Empress Chen stood up and said, "Let's go to Hele Palace."
The main hall of Hele Palace.
When the group arrived at the main hall of Hele Palace, it was already filled with court officials and their families.
Nangong Jiu deliberately let Liu Xuan hold her and sit with him, while little Wang Xiaoxing sat with Liu Hao and Nangong Yunxue.
After Emperor Dongling said some words of blessing, he personally gave names to the two children.
"My royal family is delighted to have a pair of new sons, and we have given them the names Liu Haoyu and Liu Haochen!"
Amid the congratulations of the ministers' families, Emperor Dongling bestowed upon them a jade pendant with a dragon pattern, a symbol of royal status.
The banquet begins.
Emperor Dongling and Liu Hao raised their glasses in thanks: "Thank you all for coming to our child's full moon banquet. Please enjoy your meal and drinks!"
Everyone raised their glasses and said words of congratulations.
After three rounds of drinking.
Emperor Dongling and Empress Chen left the table on the pretext of something.
Seeing this, the atmosphere became lively and everyone came to Liu Xuan to toast him.
Liu Xuan's wine jug had been replaced with plain water at Nangong Jiu's instruction, so Liu Xuan naturally followed suit with confidence.
Seeing that he accepted everyone who came to him, the ministers and their families became more interested.
Nangong Jiu was standing aside, gnawing on the chicken leg specially made for her, while paying attention to distinguishing the discordant sounds.
"I'm as beautiful as a flower, I don't believe he won't be moved."
"My daughter is in her twenties, and she's as good as anyone in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She doesn't expect to be the principal wife, but being a concubine would be nice too."
"Humph, as long as I can get within two feet of him today, he won't be able to escape from my grasp."
Nangong Jiu looked inconspicuously towards the owner of the voice and saw a woman with outstanding looks and a cold demeanor.
Her intentions were clearly not good, what did she want to do?
Who is she?
I can't remember.
He quickly separated a trace of his spiritual consciousness and probed into her sea of consciousness.
Haha... You actually want to control the emperor's uncle, you are so brave!
Nangong Jiu quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
Finally decided to lure the snake out of its hole...
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