After an incense stick of time, the team reached the carriage of Magistrate Gan. Carriages could not pass through the palace, so they had to walk here.
His Majesty has shown special grace today and granted sedan chairs to those over fifty years old.
Magistrate Gan's parents had both passed away, so he simply asked the chief eunuch for two eunuchs to help him carry his things, and then went to the Imperial Garden with his family.
By the time it was fully light, almost all the officials had arrived.
The Empress had specifically ordered that there was no need to pay a visit today, so the female members of the family had no choice but to sit together in the pavilion and greet everyone.
The current emperor and empress have a deep relationship. There is not even a concubine in the harem, so the role of the queen in entertaining everyone is entrusted to the eldest princess.
The eldest princess is the emperor's biological sister, and she is happy to share the burden with her sister-in-law when she receives the commission.
During this period, flowers were in full bloom in the imperial garden. The eldest princess saw that the female and male relatives had nothing to do, so she called them together and held a flower party.
Everyone can freely perform the program they have prepared, no matter what, and she will give a big reward to the first place.
Later, the eldest princess took out a set of kingfisher feather and gold inlaid headpieces and a pair of warm jade pendants as a reward for the best performance of the day.
The ladies and gentlemen present were secretly trying their best. They had all come to attend the state banquet, so who didn’t have a few specialties to perform?
The first person to come on stage was the eldest daughter of Duke Mu. She performed a sword dance, attracting most people's attention.
The Dajing Dynasty was an open-minded country with two female emperors in history. There were not many restrictions on women, and many of them served as officials in the court.
Not only civil officials, but there are also many capable military generals now.
Duke Mu's sister is the current first-rank General Shenwu. Inspired by her aunt, Mu Ling has loved wielding swords and guns since she was a child. Her dream is to defeat all enemies like her aunt and let the Dajing Dynasty unify the world.
Because Mu Ling was still young, her mother was worried about the danger, so she made an agreement with her that she could only go to see her aunt after she turned sixteen.
"What a heroic figure! Women are really as good as men!" The eldest princess praised with satisfaction. The first one to come on stage gave such a big surprise, so she must be rewarded.
"Thank you, Your Highness." After Mu Ling finished her dance, she received a reward from Her Royal Highness the Princess. She winked at her mother, which made the Duke's wife shake her head and chuckle.
The second person to come on stage was not as amazing. He wrote a poem on the theme of flowers. The response from the crowd was mediocre, but the eldest princess still gave him a small reward as usual.
The Hundred Flowers Festival was halfway through when the Emperor, Empress and Queen Mother finally arrived. After everyone bowed, the three of them took their seats.
When the emperor learned that the Hundred Flowers Festival was halfway through, he personally added a prize.
Everyone worked harder because of this. They were determined to get the things given by the emperor himself, even at the cost of their lives!
At the time of Si, the Hundred Flowers Festival ended. The leader of the female concubines was the young lady of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, and the leader of the male concubines was Wang Yujie from the family of the Minister of Rites.
After the emperor encouraged the two of them for a few words, he asked the troupe to start the performance. No one knew when the immortal would arrive, and it was a bit uncomfortable to sit like this for a while!
The people below were also whispering, "Didn't they say there was an immortal? Why didn't they see it?"
At this time, Ye Xin made a grand appearance amidst much anticipation. The space in the middle of the pavilion suddenly twisted, and Ye Xin and King Chen's family of four appeared in front of everyone.
This was the second time the emperor had witnessed the immortals' power, and he was shocked again. He stood up and led everyone to kneel down.
Ye Xin raised her hand and everyone stopped kneeling.
"I'm not used to people kneeling, no need to be so polite." Hmm! This guy is pretty good at pretending.
A light and pleasant voice surrounded everyone's ears, and everyone slowly stood up.
Everyone was stunned when they saw it. The immortal was too young! It looked like a little girl!
Fortunately, everyone is smart and almost everyone prepared two gifts, otherwise we would have lost face today.
But I never expected that the immortal would be a child.
This puts some people in a difficult position. The gifts they prepare are not suitable for children, and they don’t know if the immortals will accept them after they are given away!
Ye Xin stopped joking with the others and chose a seat to sit down. What kind of play did they just watch? It seemed quite good.
The girl next to her almost screamed. She was so lucky! The immortal was right next to her. She had to stay calm and not lose face for her parents.
Seeing that no one was talking, Ye Xin picked up a piece of cake and started eating. "Why are you looking at me? Just do whatever you need to do. I'm just here for the banquet. You don't have to be so restrained."
That’s what they said, but who dares to open their mouth?
Some young ladies saw Ye Xin eating the milk cake in front of her, and quickly picked up a piece and took a bite.
Mm! These are the cakes that the immortals like. They will eat them every day from now on.
Ye Xin didn't know the little thoughts of these young ladies. The pastries in the palace were quite delicious, so she packed more when she left.
You won’t be able to eat this authentic royal pastry when you return to modern times.
Shangguan Nian took out a book of operas and asked Ye Xin to choose a program.
Ye Xin pointed to a play at random and waited for the show to begin with great interest.
What she just ordered was the popular modern version of Mu Guiying Takes Command, but she didn't expect that this small world also had it.
Except for the different names, everything else is almost the same.
The members of the troupe were extremely alert. The chief steward who was sitting beside the emperor had already given them instructions that there was an immortal sitting outside, so they had to perform well and not let the immortal lose interest.
"Clang clang clang clang clang~~"
The opera began, and Ye Xin continued to eat a plate of pastries.
I have to say, this cake is so delicious! This emperor really knows how to enjoy life!
Five palace maids were waiting behind Ye Xin, ready to receive instructions from the fairy at any time.
Ye Xingao glanced at the maidservant who was serving her. What a quick reaction! Just as she was about to eat the next one, the food was immediately in her hand.
It is also served with some small fruits to relieve the greasiness. Not bad. I like your professionalism.
Seeing how much Ye Xin liked dim sum, the Queen quickly ordered her confidant to inform the imperial kitchen to make more beautiful and soft pastries.
Since the fairy likes to eat so much, we must give her enough.
After a show ended, it was time for lunch.
The emperor invited Ye Xin to move to Baohe Hall and take a seat. Ye Xin nodded calmly and walked towards Baohe Hall.
At the banquet, Ye Xin declined the emperor's invitation and chose the first seat on the lower left. She patted the seat next to her, indicating Shangguan Nian to sit next to her.
Shangguan Nian was secretly delighted, her benefactor really liked her.
The banquet began. The emperor emphasized the fairy's origin and toasted Ye Xin with a glass of wine.
Everyone present then realized that Princess Jinghe had been captured before and was rescued by this immortal and was able to return to the Dajing Dynasty.
The next group of officials respected Ye Xin even more. Since the fairy could save an ordinary person, she must be a kind-hearted fairy.
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