Three days later.
The Queen Mother's birthday is approaching.
Yan Song, the Minister of Rites, came to Xuanzheng Hall to ask to see the emperor.
After the two met, the former bowed and said, "Your Majesty, in two days it will be the Queen Mother's birthday.
The gifts sent from all over the country have arrived at the Ministry of Rites, and Shoukang Palace is also busy making arrangements.
But the situation is different this year. With war imminent, should we celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday with a grand ceremony or avoid extravagance?"
Shoukang Palace is the name of the palace where the empress dowager lived.
Normally, at this time of year in previous years, all matters related to birthdays would be prepared in advance.
After all, the Empress Dowager’s birthday is a big event.
But now we have been at war all year round, and the relationship between the emperor and the empress dowager has become so delicate.
Therefore, the Ministry of Rites did not act too hastily.
I only started making preparations two days before my birthday.
This year's birthday is obviously not suitable for a grand celebration.
After all, firstly, it is a waste of money and labor, and secondly, the money saved can be used to support the soldiers on the front line.
However, Ying Yuan's response was always so unexpected: "Why not be extravagant?
This time, the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebration must not only be grand, but also must be stunning enough.
At least it has to look much more gorgeous than in previous years."
Hearing the voice, Yan Song was stunned.
Although Heshen has made a lot of money recently.
But this does not mean that the treasury is full.
There are still many areas where the country needs to spend money right now.
Is it worth it to waste money on such things?
This is obviously a foolish move!
etc...
Could Your Majesty be incompetent?
Obviously impossible!
Your Majesty is a wise ruler!
What is the deep meaning behind your Majesty's actions?
Yan Song was puzzled.
Suddenly I realized something and everything became clear to me.
Nowadays, people are saying that Prince Chang'an and the Queen Mother had evil intentions during his lifetime.
What's more, it was rumored that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor had already broken off relations.
Many people privately said that His Majesty's methods were not only clever but also cruel, as he wanted to kill even his own mother.
Any rift between the Queen Mother and Your Majesty would be absolutely detrimental to the country.
At the very least, on the surface, there should be no rift.
Therefore, Your Majesty intends to use the birthday as an opportunity to tell the whole world.
In fact, Your Majesty is very filial, and there is no conflict between you and the Queen Mother.
Otherwise, there would not be such a grand birthday banquet held for the Queen Mother during the national war.
Your Majesty's move... is truly brilliant!
Yan Song, who thought he had guessed Ying Yuan's thoughts, suddenly had a sudden flash of light and said quickly:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best to make the Queen Mother's birthday banquet grand and magnificent."
He couldn't help but think to himself.
If I could help His Majesty this time, I would like to make this birthday banquet a success.
I am afraid that in the future, I will be valued by Your Majesty like Heshen and Lai Junchen.
Isn’t this beautiful?
To be honest, whether it is the six ministries, three provinces, or other institutions, I guess there are not many people who are willing to be officials in the Ministry of Rites.
Because the power held by the Ministry of Rites is usually lower than that of other departments.
It's difficult to achieve any achievements.
If His Majesty values me this time and assigns me some other tasks, I would wake up laughing in my dreams.
This birthday party must be a success!
Yan Song swore secretly.
......
Over at Shoukang Palace.
Empress Dowager Lu Zhi never thought that her birthday celebration this year would be as grand as in previous years.
At this time in the past, Ying Chengjiao would get many gifts for her from all over the country.
Now that his son is gone, and because of the emperor, I'm afraid that even the number of ministers coming will be very few.
But she never expected that after she woke up.
The entire Shoukang Palace suddenly became lively.
There is no need to mention the decorations with lights and the beating of drums and gongs.
Usually, a stage would be set up outside the palace.
Allow the palace dancers and even folk actors to perform on stage.
The Queen Mother and the ministers admired it together.
This year, not only is there a stage, but the scale of the stage is also much larger than in previous years.
Many actors and dancers began to rehearse intensively.
Even Lu Zhi was a little surprised by the large number.
She asked Lao Ai beside her in confusion,
"What's going on? I thought the birthday banquet prepared for me by the Ministry of Rites this year would be rather sloppy.
But looking at the scale, it can’t even be compared to previous years.”
Hearing the sound, the latter said cautiously:
"It is said that this was His Majesty's order. As for why he did this, I have no idea."
"What's he planning to do?"
Lu Zhi frowned deeply.
I feel like things are not that simple.
According to common sense, whether it was because of the national war or because of his relationship with the emperor.
This year's birthday party shouldn't be so grand.
......
The other side.
Daji also understood what Ying Yuan meant.
The Queen Mother’s birthday this year will be celebrated with great fanfare.
Hu Ximei still didn't quite understand this and said with an unhappy look:
"Your Majesty, what is your intention? Can you improve your relationship with the Queen Mother by celebrating her birthday?"
Hearing this, Daji glared at her fiercely and said, “Your Majesty always does things by surprise.
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