Chapter 1122: Why No One Asks
Tang Bao looked at Concubine De, speechless.
Empress Defei stretched out her hand, revealing her neatly trimmed nails.
"Would you please paint on my nails?"
It seemed as if Concubine De had never asked anyone for help before, and she even stuttered when she spoke.
"Of course." Tang Bao said cheerfully, "What does the Queen want to draw?"
"Draw myself!" said Concubine De calmly.
There was a hint of arrogance on her face, like the bright moon in the sky and the snow lotus on the mountain.
It seemed as if only her own portrait was worthy of being painted on her nails.
Tang Bao suddenly discovered that what Concubine Shu said was so precise.
Is this the pinnacle of narcissism?
Tang Bao and Empress Defei agreed on a time.
Empress Defei left calmly with an aura that could make her soar to the sky.
Afterwards, a box of calligraphy and paintings was delivered.
Among them, there are many unique and extinct copies.
Tang Bao: “…”
Isn’t this gift too heavy?
But why did she feel that it was not for herself?
Tang Bao was staring at a box of calligraphy and paintings. Huapin, Fangpin and others heard the news and came running over, asking for the medicine powder.
How many of these women who grew up in pampering are not afraid of snakes and insects?
What's more, a snake plague in the villa of Prince Rong's mansion was interpreted into several supernatural and terrifying versions.
"Tangtang, you can't be too partial. We are not comparable to the Imperial Concubine Sisters, but we are still close friends with you. You can't just ignore us."
"That's right! Tangtang, back then, we ate melon seeds and drank tea together..."
“That’s right…”
Several ladies were talking at once, afraid that Tang Bao would say that there was no medicine powder left.
Tang Bao: “…”
Tang Bao was very straightforward. He packed a packet of medicine powder for each of the ladies and sent them away happily.
Princess Huaning smiled and said, "This is the first time I've seen all the ladies in the palace like the same person."
At this point, a trace of emotion appeared on his face, and he added: "Only Sister Fuya has such ability."
"Sister Ning, you're wrong." Tang Bao said with a smile, "The one that all the ladies in the palace like is not me, but the emperor."
Princess Huaning: “…”
It seems so...
But why does it feel like that?
She felt that the smiles on the faces of the ladies in the palace when they saw their father were not as genuine as when they saw their sister Fu Ya.
Princess Huaning suddenly became a little doubtful. Do these concubines in the palace really like her father?
Tang Bao washed up again and changed into a light red double-breasted jacket with a goose yellow pleated skirt.
Her jet-black hair was combed into two double buns and accessorized with red pearl flowers, making her look festive and lively.
Princess Huaning was still dressed in red, warm and bright.
The two men went to the main hall and talked with the Empress Dowager for a while, then supported her on the left and right and went to the front to attend the court banquet.
As the Empress Dowager, she naturally arrived quite late.
Except for the emperor, everyone else attending the banquet has arrived.
Therefore, the royal family members, court officials, and their families couldn't help but take a second look at Tang Bao when they saw her supporting the Empress Dowager on stage.
I had only heard before that the Empress Dowager was quite fond of a little girl, but now it is confirmed.
"Greetings to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Everyone stood up and saluted.
Tang Bao glanced at it.
There were quite a lot of people, men and women.
The tables were lined up outside the hall.
The man is on the left and the woman is on the right, facing each other.
Tang Bao was very curious.
Rich families have always had the custom that boys and girls over seven years old do not sit at the same table.
Therefore, when wealthy families hold banquets, the men's and women's seats are separated.
Tang Bao never expected that when the emperor was entertaining guests, men and women would dine together in the same hall.
Of course, the emperor's seat is at the top, right in the middle.
Tang Bao and Princess Huaning supported the Empress Dowager and sat at the table next to the Emperor.
It's easy to imagine that this is the seat of the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager attacked the four concubines, Huapin, Fangpin and others in order.
"Hahaha……"
A sudden laugh suddenly rang out.
Everyone: “…”
Even if I forced myself to hold back and not turn around, I knew who was courting death.
Tang Bao looked over.
As expected, it was King Cheng'en.
The Empress Dowager also looked over.
Prince Cheng'en immediately knelt down and apologized, saying loudly: "I am deeply terrified and have lost my manners in front of the Queen Mother. Please forgive me, Queen Mother."
Although King Cheng'en said he was afraid, the corners of his mouth still couldn't help but curl up.
Tang Bao: “…”
I don't believe you're not trying to show off and draw attention.
The Queen Mother has always been kind and did not blame Prince Cheng'en. After sitting down, she spoke in a calm voice.
"Everyone, get up."
"Thank you, Queen Mother!"
The crowd of men and women all straightened their backs.
"The Emperor has arrived—"
The sound of singing a song was heard.
The men and women who had just straightened up hurriedly saluted the emperor again.
Tang Bao also knelt down to salute, but she was sighing in her heart that it was not easy for these court officials and royal relatives to have a meal with the emperor.
Emperor Tianxi had a ruddy complexion and strode in.
"Hahaha……"
The sudden laughter sounded again.
Emperor Tianxi paused.
Tang Bao's mouth twitched.
King Cheng'en was so happy that he was jumping back and forth on the edge of losing his head.
"I was terrified and overjoyed, and I lost control of myself. I lost my composure in front of you, Your Majesty. I beg your forgiveness!"
King Cheng'en said loudly and knelt down again to apologize.
Emperor Tianxi glanced at Prince Cheng'en, and when he saw Prince Cheng'en's look that said "Ask me quickly, ask me quickly", he forced himself to look away.
King Cheng’en: “…”
Why doesn’t anyone ask?
Seeing this, Tang Bao looked at Princess Linghua with some amusement.
Sure enough, the expressions of Princess Linghua and Prince Cheng'en were very similar.
They are indeed father and daughter!
Tang Bao sighed in her heart.
After Emperor Tianxi took his seat, he waved his hand and asked everyone to stand up.
According to convention, the emperor would say a few opening remarks.
Things like peace and prosperity for the country and happiness for the ruler and his subjects.
After the emperor finished his speech, the banquet began.
In a short while, a stream of delicious dishes were brought up one after another by the palace maids.
There were sounds of stringed instruments in the main hall, while in a remote place outside the hall, there was a rustling sound that continued to be heard.
But no one noticed.
Because the Empress Dowager's meal was vegetarian, she did not invite Tang Bao and Princess Huaning to sit nearby and sent them back to their seats.
Princess Huaning wanted to keep Tangbao with her, but Tangbao felt that Princess Huaning's seat was too far forward.
The sight of her supporting the Empress Dowager on stage was already eye-catching enough.
Now he wanted to enjoy the royal feast in peace and quiet, so he simply rejected Princess Huaning's kindness and returned to his seat.
Tang Bao's seat was in the middle, and on both sides were the wives of court officials and their daughters, surrounded by flowers.
Tang Bao, a little girl, sat at the table by herself, looking lonely and a little pitiful.
Xuanyuan Jin glanced at the little girl and suddenly felt a little distressed.
"Take the lychees to Princess Fude." Xuanyuan Jin ordered.
Upon hearing this, the young eunuch serving nearby immediately bowed and agreed, then picked up a white porcelain plate on the table.
There were a few pieces of crushed ice and three round lychees on the plate.
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