Chapter 1123: Another Show of Strength
Lychees are a rare commodity and are not found on Tangbao’s table.
Not only is it not here with Tang Bao, it is not even on Princess Huaning's table.
So, the young eunuch carried a few lychees and bent over to walk towards Tang Bao, which immediately attracted many people's attention.
There are all kinds of meanings in the eyes.
"My Lady, this was sent here by the Third Prince," the young eunuch said respectfully.
When Tang Bao heard this, she immediately smiled with her eyes curved and looked towards Xuanyuan Jin.
Silently say -
Thank you, brother.
Xuanyuan Jin looked at the little girl's smiling face. His dark eyes were filled with ripples, and tiny starlight splashed out. A faint smile slowly formed at the corners of his mouth. His originally cold and hard demeanor seemed to become as gentle as the wind in an instant...
Some of the noble ladies sitting in other seats were in the prime of their teenage years and had been secretly watching the third prince.
At this moment, seeing the cold and aloof exiled immortal suddenly stepping down to the mortal world with a stunning smile, their faces turned red and their hearts beat wildly. They all covered their chests, fearing that they would jump out accidentally.
"Wow! Third brother is smiling! So beautiful!"
A soft and tender voice, a child's only, echoed in the hall.
Many people immediately looked towards the Sixth Princess who made the sound.
The Sixth Princess is still captivated by her third brother's stunning beauty.
Then he noticed that his third brother's face turned cold.
The imperial concubine was powerless to touch her forehead.
This child is really hopeless.
"Hua'an, don't talk nonsense!" The imperial concubine scolded in a low voice.
As a man, and with a personality like the Third Prince, he certainly wouldn't like being praised for his "beauty".
The Sixth Princess stuck out her tongue and dared not speak casually.
The imperial concubine smiled apologetically at Xuanyuan Jin.
Then, he ordered: "Take this plate of steamed silver thread fish to Princess Ford!"
"Yes, my lady."
The palace maid Bilian, who was serving on the side, agreed and respectfully took a plate of fish to Tangbao.
Silver thread fish is naturally Tangbao's favorite food.
It’s just that it rained continuously the past few days, and most of the silver thread fish died on the way when they were transported from the south.
Tangbao hasn't eaten for many days.
There are only three or five plates in the entire hall now.
The imperial concubine liked to eat fish, so there was a plate of it on her table.
As for Xuanyuan Jin, there is none either.
Otherwise, someone would have sent it to Tang Bao long ago.
I have to say that although so many people were having a meal together, the dishes on the table were also different.
The dishes on Tangbao’s table are basic, which are the dishes that everyone has on their table.
As for the first-class marquis, the dishes are more numerous and more expensive.
The emperor and the four concubines are naturally different.
Because Tang Bao had hosted a meal in the palace, the imperial concubine also knew that Tang Bao liked to eat silver thread fish.
Therefore, he ordered someone to take the silver thread fish to Tang Bao.
However, the timing of the imperial concubine's gift of fish was a bit subtle.
The Sixth Princess had just offended Xuanyuan Jin, but the Imperial Concubine rewarded Tang Bao with her favorite dishes. This makes people think a lot.
Especially the Zheng family.
Prime Minister Zheng glanced at his sister, his eyes flashing.
Zheng Suxin bit her lip, feeling a little aggrieved.
She is my aunt's niece.
Shouldn't aunt give herself some face at this time?
She didn't care what the dish was.
Who would dare to eat so much at a banquet like this?
It's just a pretense. I'll go back and have a midnight snack.
However, Zheng Suxin found the Imperial Concubine's actions difficult to accept.
If her own aunt helps others to gain honor, wouldn't it be a loss of face for her?
Mrs. Zheng patted her daughter's hand soothingly and sighed secretly.
Tangbao was eating lychees when Bilian brought over a plate of silver thread fish. She was naturally overjoyed.
"Thank the Imperial Concubine for me." Tang Bao said with a smile.
After saying this, he stood up and bowed to the Imperial Concubine.
The imperial concubine nodded slightly with a kind smile on her face.
After hearing what Tang Bao said, Bilian naturally agreed.
She knew how much her queen valued this little princess.
Of course, she also likes this humble little princess.
When Concubine Shu and Concubine Xian saw that Concubine Gui had picked up some food for Tang Bao, they naturally didn't want to be left behind.
"Take this plate of crispy eight-treasure duck to Princess Fude!" ordered Concubine Shu.
"Yes, my lady."
The palace maid beside her agreed, bent down, picked up a plate of golden duck meat, and sent it to Tang Bao.
The virtuous concubine also ordered: "Send this plate of lotus cake to Princess Fude!"
"Yes, my lady."
Then, another palace maid came towards Tang Bao with a plate of cakes.
At this moment, the royal family members and the families of the important officials of the court sitting in the front could not help but look surprised.
How come this Princess Fude has such great abilities and wins the favor of several ladies at the same time?
However, what surprised them was yet to come.
"Send this cup of Seven-flavor Jade Soup to Princess Ford."
The cold voice, with a chill that was out of touch with the world, sounded neither too high nor too low.
No need to ask, this is Concubine De.
Empress Defei was a famous aloof and noble woman with great talent and learning.
Even towards the emperor, he was cold and indifferent.
There has never been any competition for favor.
This is no secret among the top powerful families.
Therefore, no one would have thought that such a talented woman who was so proud of her talent would look at a little girl differently.
Emperor Tianxi raised his eyebrows, and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
The palace maid behind Concubine De quickly agreed and walked towards Tang Bao holding a white porcelain soup bowl.
Several palace maids in pink walked back one by one carrying plates and soup bowls, naturally attracting the attention of everyone in and outside the hall.
Everyone knows that it doesn’t matter what dish is given as a reward.
What matters is the meaning behind it and the glory it represents.
As a result, the eyes of people inside and outside the hall all fell on the little girl with delicate eyebrows and eyes.
Why isn't this my own daughter?
It’s really an honor for the head of the family!
Some people originally thought that such a lonely little girl was a bit pitiful.
Now, no one is as glorious as others.
What they don’t know is that there is no most glorious, only more glorious.
Because the emperor also spoke.
"Hahaha... someone, come here! Bring this... this... this to Princess Ford!"
The emperor generously waved his hand and rewarded Tang Bao with several dishes.
The dishes on the emperor's table are naturally incomparable to those on other tables.
The ministers who were originally sitting in the front, waiting for the emperor to reward them with a dish to show their respect, were shocked.
At banquets like this, doesn’t the emperor always give rewards to important officials as a token of appreciation?
Why this time, a little girl was rewarded first?
So sour!
Many ministers began to feel like lemonade in their hearts.
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