Di Baose wasn't interested in longevity noodles, but since it was Chang Ziyu's birthday today, she wouldn't be able to eat them.
After we finish eating, the reward will arrive.
They didn't carry it all the way here; they just brought the gift list.
Huan Yue took it in his hand, his eyes sparkling brightly.
"A jade scepter symbolizing good fortune and longevity, a red-glazed gourd-shaped vase, a sandalwood screen inlaid with jade depicting ten famous flowers, a tortoise and crane incense burner for longevity, twelve bolts of colored satin, twelve bolts of plain satin, four white jade cups, four ivory cups, nine five-tael gold ingots, and ninety fifty-tael silver ingots."
Huan Yue knelt down and feigned indignation to the emperor: "These noodles were not made by me."
Looking at her now, he said, "A birthday gift is a birthday gift, and noodles are noodles."
Huan Yue expressed his gratitude!
Take a look at Erlang now.
Xie Zhou pursed his lips. It was originally his father giving face to his wife, not a bowl of longevity noodles as payment.
Now that I think about it, should I call Changning, Guangning, and Yongning over when we're making mooncakes?
Xie Zhou said, "My fifth sister is six years old, she can count without any problem, and she can eat too."
Today, he said, "From now on, let them come and see Qing'e whenever they have free time."
Di Baose interjected, "Your Majesty was busy in the morning, so coming over in the afternoon is a good timing."
Huan Yue dared not object: "I will clean up Hanchun Palace."
Princess Yongmu came over, knelt down and asked for permission: "I intend to move out."
He then asked her, "What do you plan to do? It will take some time before you are granted the authority to establish your own residence."
The King of Song also expressed his concern: "Judging by the time, it will be after the New Year. Should we stay in the Eastern Palace for now?"
It would be best to have a son-in-law, otherwise living alone outside is not a good thing.
Princess Yongmu thanked the emperor, saying, "I only need a small residence. Qing'e doesn't need Hanchun Palace, and if my younger sisters come over, Chenghua Palace will suffice."
Hsieh Chou said, "It's great to have my third sister taking care of me."
Even if it's not every day but just a few times in the afternoon, it's not a big deal.
This is because the emperor valued Qing'e Palace and entrusted the princesses to her.
It's not that I looked down on Consort Li, Consort Fang, and Consort Luo, but the atmosphere in the harem was really not good.
The emperor departed.
Huan Yue returned to Qing'e Palace.
Xie Zhou followed and saw the emperor's reward.
Huan Yue looked at them, wondering why there were so many.
Xie Zhou looked at her; those were gifts from him.
Huan Yue glanced at him and asked her to keep it for him? What about the storage fee?
Xie Zhou hugged and kissed his wife. Today is her birthday. Does this mean we'll grow old together?
You're overthinking it. Huan Yue still wants to become the Grand Empress Dowager, which feels like becoming an old widow, and that's not good.
Di Baose was busy making mooncakes.
The kitchen isn't as fun as the outside, even though making mooncakes isn't something to be taken lightly.
However, once Jixianting is renovated, it can be converted into a mooncake workshop.
Gong Zhaoxun, Ju Zhaoxun, Ren Zhaoxun, and others came together. It was quite interesting with so many people.
Before long, Consort Shen, Consort Zhu, Consort Li, Consort Fang, Consort Luo, and probably all the other concubines arrived. Empress Dong and Consort Cui were not expected to come; their gifts were merely a formality.
Consort Shen was quite serious and presented Qing'e with a set of jewelry.
Huan Yue looks pretty good.
Consort Shen said cautiously, "I prepared an extra set for Duan Shu."
Huan Yue laughed and said, "I benefited from my sister-in-law's fame."
Seeing how smoothly she addressed her sister-in-law, Madam Zhu said, "This ruyi was a gift from the Empress Dowager, so I will present it to you as if I were the Empress Dowager, wishing you all the best in the future."
Huan Yue thanked him.
Li Zhaorong smiled and said, "I'm quite well-off, so please don't think this gift is too tacky."
Huan Yue looked at the box of gold ingots she had given him and said speechlessly, "You know I'm poor. Who isn't a commoner?"
Zhu laughed heartily: "Qing'e is so refreshing!"
Fang Jieyu laughed and said, "I'm the one who's vulgar."
Huan Yue looked at the painting of a hundred longevity symbols and said with a smile, "I just hope for good health and longevity."
Consort Luo took out a gold phoenix hairpin and said, "This is a gift from Her Majesty."
Huan Yue accepted it and held his head.
Madam Zhu smiled and said, "Qing'e is busy with her birthday celebration, so we won't disturb her."
Consort Xing chimed in, "Empress De is still very busy."
It's enough that everyone has come to visit and the gifts have been delivered.
To be honest, Qing'e Palace is not in the same league as them. This one is the first wife and crown princess from the moment she enters the palace, and is protected by the emperor at every turn.
But Luo Jieyu was still worried and naged Qing'e, "What do you want with Yongning?"
Huan Yue laughed and said, "The Sage sent her here, why don't you go ask the Sage? Now that she's here, you shouldn't ask her so often. She is a princess of the Great Zhao."
Madam Zhu quickly chimed in, "The Emperor is only doing this for the princess's good." She then instructed the three princesses, "Listen to your second sister-in-law."
Princess Changning and Princess Guangning obediently agreed.
Princess Yongning was six years old, and the scene made her somewhat embarrassed.
Consort Xing said, "You can't go wrong by listening to Consort Huan. Whether you marry down or rely on others in the future, who else but Consort Huan can support you from your maternal family?"
Consort Luo looked at Princess Yongmu and asked with a smile, "Has Princess Yongmu always lived in the East Palace?"
Princess Yongmu retorted: "My marriage may be unhappy, but with my father's favor and my brothers' protection, I am still a princess."
How dare a mere concubine disrespect a princess?
Huan Yue slapped Luo Jieyu across the face.
Luo Jieyu was stunned by the blow.
Xing Cairen chuckled to herself.
Wu Meiren said gently, "Huan Niangniang's grip isn't that strong."
Huan Yue laughed and said, "Don't ask me if I can manage it or not. I can't control the harem, but if you act sarcastic or mean in front of me, or corrupt the little princess, just wait and see how I deal with you."
Princess Yongmu looked at Princess Yongning and said, "It's not that I'm cursing you, but when I was your age, I didn't understand how many things would happen when we grew up. I am lucky, but whether you will be lucky or unlucky in the future depends on your own fate."
Princess Yongning was frightened by the slap from the Crown Princess.
Besides, everyone knows that the Crown Princess slapped Empress Dong and Consort Cui, so why would she hesitate to teach others a lesson?
Princess Yongning knew at least that she was incapable.
Huan Yue patted her head: "I'm not telling you to be estranged from your birth mother, but you are a princess of the Great Zhao, and you should live up to your status. Besides, you have several older sisters, look at your fifth sister."
Huan Yue held Princess Guangning's hand and was very pleased, seeing her as a hidden talent, just like in the book: "She is learned and versatile. However, learning alone is not enough; one must consider applying what one has learned."
Princess Guangning said shyly, "I dare not compare myself to my second sister-in-law."
Huan Yue said, "Your mother is a talented woman. It's good that she can assess the situation; there will be more opportunities in the future."
Princess Guangning nodded: "I will listen to my second sister-in-law."
Fang Jieyu was already known for her talent before entering the palace.
Her father and uncle were both successful candidates in the imperial examinations and are now serving as officials in the court.
Therefore, Fang Jieyu was more upright and confident.
Princess Changning was a pampered and wealthy young lady, but Consort Li took good care of her, and she didn't have any arrogance.
A twelve-year-old girl should be getting married in a couple of years.
Before, when Dong Hou was around, everyone was afraid.
Now, the girls are letting loose first. They haven't learned as many lessons as the adults.
However, Luo Jieyu learned her lesson today.
Consort Li and Consort Fang both boldly left their daughters in Qing'e Palace, without offering any explanation.
Consort Luo held Princess Yongning's hand, their expressions suggesting a life-or-death separation.
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