Chapter 214 What? Zhaopin is so bold and presumptuous!
Two days passed in a flash, and there was only one day left until the first birthday party.
As soon as the day dawned, Wang Decai hurried to Zhaochun Palace, carefully holding a pile of carefully selected items.
He wanted to see the two little princes with his own eyes, but when he entered the palace, he only saw Bai Wutong.
Wang Decai bowed respectfully, "Empress Zhaopin, the emperor specially ordered me to bring you the clothes for the two princes. Please have a look. These are all made by the most skilled embroiderers in the Imperial Household Department, and they have spent many days and efforts to make them. If you think there is anything inappropriate, please let me know. I will send them back immediately and let them fix it as soon as possible."
Bai Wutong took the two small pieces of clothing and felt they were soft and smooth to the touch. He could clearly feel the high-quality of the fabric.
The python embroidery on the clothes is lifelike, and there is no prickly feeling at all when you gently rub it with your fingers.
Looking at the size of the clothes carefully, they were neither loose nor tight, just right for two children.
It seems that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has put in a lot of effort.
Wang Decai saw Bai Wutong's satisfied expression, and then he continued, "Madam Zhaopin, how about letting the two little princes try on the new clothes now to see if they fit?"
"No need, I think the size is just right."
Now, whenever Yun and Yunxi see Bai Wutong, they will keep calling her "A Niang". She doesn't want Wang Decai to notice anything unusual.
Although Wang Decai is just a eunuch, he is a meticulous person with a mind as sharp as a sieve. If you are not careful, he may see through your flaws.
"You don't have to worry about it anymore. If there is anything that really needs to be adjusted, I will do it myself."
Having said that, Wang Decai didn't know what to say anymore. He could only bow again and slowly retreat.
In addition to the two exquisite little clothes with python patterns, the items sent by Wang Decai also included some jewelry designed specifically for the prince, which were small and exquisite yet luxurious.
Bai Wutong was filled with joy and couldn't wait to ask Chan'er to bring Yun and Yunxi to him.
"Mother!"
"Mother!"
As soon as the two little guys saw Bai Wutong, they shouted excitedly, and the children's voices came one after another, as if they were in a competition.
They sat there obediently and let Bai Wutong dress them. No matter how you fiddle with it, it stays quiet and there's no movement at all.
It wasn't long before the new clothes were put on.
The effect of this change was immediate.
I have to say, the two children really have some of the aura of dragon sons.
She is fair and tender, with pretty facial features, and when she sits there, she looks like a lucky doll.
There is a lively look in his eyes, and intelligence can be seen at a glance.
"Tomorrow, you will definitely make a big splash! Even if the emperor despises you, I will make sure Yunhe becomes the crown prince! This belongs to us, and no one can take it away from us!"
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On the second day, just as the dawn broke and the sky turned pale, the entire palace was already bustling with activity.
The palace servants were dressed neatly and hurriedly running around in every corner of the palace.
Huaguang Hall, one of the most important halls in the imperial palace, is solemn and magnificent.
Except for major celebrations such as the emperor's birthday, it is rarely open to the public on weekdays.
Today, the palace doors were opened early for the two princes' one-year-old banquet.
The ministers who came to the banquet left their homes and rushed to the palace before dawn.
At this moment, they were already waiting in an orderly manner outside the Huaguang Palace, whispering and talking to each other.
An official asked in a low voice, "What on earth was the emperor thinking, to hold such a grand birthday banquet for these two princes?"
"Who knows? Everyone knows that the two princes have already..." another official echoed, but stopped abruptly.
Although everyone knew it, no one dared to actually say those taboo words.
As an important official in the court, Jin Zhi held a respected position. He stood at the front of the crowd, his posture as straight as a pine tree.
Hearing the whispers coming from behind, he frowned slightly, turned his head suddenly, and looked at them with cold eyes, "Alright, stop talking! The Queen Mother and the Queen are here. Today is the first birthday banquet for the two princes. Don't make things difficult for yourselves!"
When these words were spoken, everyone looked embarrassed.
Fortunately, the empress dowager's sedan chair arrived at this time.
"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Queen Mother and Her Majesty the Empress."
The Queen Mother had been imprisoned for a long time and had rarely been treated like this. Seeing this scene, the pride in her heart rose again, "Everyone, get up. I haven't shown up for a long time. I didn't expect that you all still miss me."
A minister stepped forward and said with a big smile, "Your Highness, what are you saying? You have always been highly respected in my heart. How dare I forget you?"
On the phoenix chariot, the queen had a faint smile on her lips, which she covered with a handkerchief in her hand. No matter what others say today, she will not say anything and will just watch the fun.
The Queen Mother glanced around.
Many concubines had arrived. Even the usually extremely arrogant Jin Weige stood obediently with her head bowed, not daring to do anything presumptuous. However, the only person missing was Zhaopin Bai Wutong.
The Queen Mother's expression suddenly darkened. "Humph, you just gave birth to two princes, but you don't know the rules? It's already this late, and you're still nowhere to be seen!"
"Empress Dowager, you may not know that this birthday banquet has a blessing session. According to the regulations, Concubine Zhao will enter the palace with the two princes."
"She is just a small concubine. According to the rules, she doesn't even have the qualifications to raise the prince. Why can she enter the palace with him?" The empress dowager was already dissatisfied with Bai Wutong. When she thought about the accident that happened to two good princes, she felt even more angry.
Jin Weige, who was standing at the side, immediately took the opportunity to interject, "That's right! Originally, the emperor did not intend to hold this birthday banquet with great fanfare. It was Zhaopin who was ignorant of the heaven and earth and confronted the emperor without distinguishing between superiors and subordinates in Qimeng Garden, who asked for this banquet. If the emperor did not remember the old friendship, he should have thrown her into the Ministry of Punishment that day to serve as a warning to others!"
Wen Chuyun was plotted against by Bai Wutong, and the matter of the magic medicine became known to everyone. He was filled with resentment and followed closely, "That's right, that day Concubine Zhao was so presumptuous that she almost pointed at the emperor's nose and cursed him. She had no respect for her elders!"
The Queen Mother was furious. "What? How dare Concubine Zhao be so bold! She has made two princes idiots out of their care, committed such a big mistake, and yet she dares to be so arrogant! Someone, go and call Concubine Zhao to me immediately! I want to ask her where she got the courage to be so disrespectful!"
Not far away, Yunxiang was busy setting up the venue with the palace servants.
When she heard the Queen Mother's words, her face changed slightly. After hesitating for a moment, she turned around and ran towards Zhaochun Palace.
"My lady, the Queen Mother is attending the banquet, and I'm afraid she's going to cause you trouble soon!"
Everyone in the harem knew that the Queen Mother disliked Bai Wutong.
Now that the two princes have encountered misfortunes again, the empress dowager has finally regained the opportunity to show up in public. Given her personality, it would be strange if she didn't take the opportunity to cause trouble and show off her majesty.
But now the empress dowager no longer has power and has been imprisoned for a long time. She can only show off her power in front of Bai Wutong.
"It's okay. Her people are here. Just send them away. If they dare to cause trouble, bring up the emperor." Bai Wutong looked calm. He waved his hand, signaling Yunxiang not to panic.
Let the Queen Mother make as much noise as she wants, because she will be the one who gets slapped in the face in the end anyway!
A powerless empress dowager who is hated by the emperor dares to be so arrogant. She really thinks she is a dish!
Bai Wutong lowered his head and looked at Yun and Yunxi, who were already dressed neatly, his eyes full of tenderness.
As she adjusted her clothes, she gently reminded him, "When we get to the banquet, don't call me mother. Remember that? What should you call me when you see the emperor?"
"Mother, we get it. We should call him father." The two little ones said in unison.
"You two are really clever little kids. You just love to play tricks on your mother." Bai Wutong raised the corners of his mouth slightly and put longevity locks on them.
"Well, it's time for us to go to the banquet. However, we won't go from the front, but go in from the back. When the blessing ceremony begins, we will walk into the hall in a dignified manner!"
Today, she will let everyone see with their own eyes that Yun and Yunxi are definitely not idiots!
They are the dragon sons chosen by God and destined by heaven!
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