Chapter 42 New Year's Eve Banquet
Crisis resolved.
Zhou Qiongying and Jiang Yuehua both breathed a sigh of relief.
Yaoyao has finally returned to normal. Look... how cute Yaoyao is while eating candied haws.
After returning to the Jiang family, Jiang Yueyao immediately began to devote herself to her New Year money-making plan.
The iron pots for Zuixianlou are ready, but we still need a chef and some training...there are so many things to do.
And as for New Year's couplets and blessing characters... Xia Cheng decided to just make a mold and then print a pair of couplets at a time, which is quick and easy.
But...it would be best to find someone who is famous and has good calligraphy skills, and ask him to help write a few words...but where can I find such a person? It's also very troublesome.
As for fireworks... Jiang Yueyao was surprised to find that there were no fireworks in this world!
That’s right. At that time, gunpowder had not yet been officially launched. Probably only people in Taoist temples knew about it, but it was not used.
Not to mention using it as a weapon, there aren't even any fireworks now.
[Let me think about it. Gunpowder is a must-have for time travelers. What is the ratio? It seems to be one part nitrate, two parts sulfur, and three parts charcoal? ]
[Ahhh, my head hurts so much, I need to grow a brain! ]
Jiang Yueyao rubbed her forehead in annoyance.
There was so much to do, she needed more time.
However……
"New Year's Eve dinner?"
Jiang Yueyao blinked, "What is this?"
Jiang Yuehua smiled and patiently explained to her.
"Every New Year, His Majesty invites ministers to the palace for a banquet... This year, our Great Chu won a great victory over Beiliang, and the soldiers returned to the capital, so this year's New Year's Eve banquet will naturally be more grand."
"Father is a general at the frontier, and was newly conferred the title of Earl of Anyang by His Majesty. Naturally, he has to bring us to the palace to thank him, so Yaoyao, you have to follow us into the palace as well."
[Ah, this is so troublesome]
[The adult world is too complicated]
[I just want to make money and don’t want to participate in social activities]
[Wait… New Year’s Eve dinner? Why does it sound familiar? ]
[Oh my god, oh my god, how could I have almost forgotten this is the key plot! ]
[I remember that this New Year's Eve banquet was very lively]
[According to (the plot)**, my sister and Crazy Pie met again at the New Year's Eve banquet. My sister then found out that Crazy Pie was the seventh prince of the dynasty, and Crazy Pie also knew my sister's identity, which led to the subsequent brewing of sauces.]
[In addition, this banquet seems to have many entertainment activities such as catching an adulterer, falling into a lake, and assassination. It is really exciting! ]
[Such an interesting activity, I must go and watch the excitement! ]
"Okay, okay, I'll go, I'll go!"
Jiang Yueyao nodded excitedly and was full of interest in the upcoming New Year's Eve dinner.
Jiang Yuehua: ...
Now it is Jiang Yuehua's turn not to want to enter the palace.
I never thought... that tonight would be so exciting?
…
…
That evening.
Jiang Yueyao was dressed up by Zhou Qiongying, wearing the most expensive clothes, and took a carriage to the palace.
When the carriage arrived at the palace gate, the family got off the carriage and finally entered the palace after undergoing strict inspection.
I was sweating all the way when I finally arrived at the banquet hall.
[This palace is good, but it’s too big, and people have to walk around on foot without carriages.]
[Isn't it possible that the old emperor is deliberately making things difficult for people? ]
[First, let you walk fast for an hour on an empty stomach. By then, even if you have the intention to disobey me, you won’t have the energy to do anything.]
[Wow, is that really the case? So poisonous! ]
Jiang Yueyao felt the sinister malice coming from the imperial power.
Jiang Yuehua on the side: ...
I never thought there would be such an idea.
My sister... is really open-minded.
Although Father Jiang is the newly-appointed Earl of Anyang, above him there are real nobles like dukes and marquises, so the position of the Jiang family can only be said to be in the middle, neither ahead nor behind.
Jiang Yueyao actually likes this position very much.
[This is a good place, it is more convenient to watch singing and dancing]
[The key is that it will be more convenient to watch the show later, and it won't be easy to get splashed with blood, perfect! ]
[When the assassin comes, I can still retreat quickly. This position couldn't be better! ]
[The emperor is too stingy. He didn't even serve more delicious food for the New Year's Eve banquet. There were only melon seeds, peanuts, dates and the like. Wasn't there even any fresh fruit? Bad review! ]
[Forget it, these are not as delicious as my own, I won’t eat them! ]
[I'd better go check the route first, so that if a fight breaks out later, I can retreat with my family in advance.]
【It is important to look at the topographic map in advance】
Jiang Yueyao made up her mind, stood up and told Zhou Qiongying that she was going to change her clothes.
Well, in ancient times, you couldn’t just say “go to the bathroom”, you had to say “go to change clothes”.
Although Zhou Qiongying was a little puzzled, she had clearly told Yaoyao not to eat before the New Year's Eve banquet in order to avoid changing clothes, but Yaoyao had already asked for it... Zhou Qiongying nodded and asked a little palace maid to take Jiang Yueyao to change clothes.
Jiang Yuehua had heard her sister's thoughts and could only watch her leave with a wry smile.
Well, I hope Yaoyao can determine the terrain and come back quickly.
I don’t know why, but Jiang Yuehua always felt a little uneasy tonight, as if something bad was going to happen.
…
…
After leaving the banquet hall, Jiang Yueyao walked in the garden and couldn't help but sigh with comfort.
It’s still more comfortable outside.
The air is fresh, the scenery is beautiful, and even the little palace maids are so pretty.
"Miss, what's your name?"
"You are so beautiful. How come your skin is so good? What kind of skin care products do you usually use? Or do you like to take supplements? What do you like to eat?"
"Miss, your dress is very unique. Did you make the pendant yourself?"
"Wow, little sister, please walk slower. I can't catch up with you."
Little Palace Maid: ...
After ten years in the palace, this is the first time I meet such a...lively nobleman.
"Ms. Jiang, we're here to change clothes."
Jiang Yueyao: "Wow, sister, you finally spoke, and your voice is so nice."
"Do you have any special vocal training? What do you usually eat to protect your voice?"
"It's a pity that I like spicy food."
"Miss, you have such a beautiful voice, do you like singing?"
Little Palace Maid: ...
Come in, it’s ball time!
Jiang Yueyao didn't really need it, so she just stayed in the room for a while and then came out.
only……
On the way back, Jiang Yueyao kept chattering.
"Hey, little sister, I think the red plum blossoms over there are so beautiful, can you take me to see them?"
"Oh my god, the lake hasn't frozen yet in winter? It's amazing. Can I touch it?"
"Miss, you are the best. I want to pick two pine cones."
Little Palace Maid: ...
Have you ever seen a young lady from an official family dressed in gorgeous clothes climbing a tree?
She saw it.
What kind of magical place is Anyangbo that can raise such a young lady? ! ! !
Jiang Yueyao, who climbed up the tree, was also very tired.
[Is it easy for me to pretend to be an ignorant little girl? ]
【It’s so hard! 】
[However, how can you see the surrounding layout from a high place without climbing up? ]
[I’m really trying my best to deal with the unexpected situation later.]
[It’s all the emperor’s fault. He insisted on holding a New Year’s Eve banquet. It’s exhausting! ]
[You deserve it for not even knowing that your own son was replaced]
【You green-haired turtle! 】