Chapter 636 Jin Baolin

After the news that Xingxing was named the governor of Fusui County spread, for a while, the families who came to propose marriage to Xingxing almost broke down the threshold of the Zhenxi General's Mansion.

Mrs. Wei was originally very excited, but it turned out that these families who proposed marriage were all kinds of weird people, which made Mrs. Wei very overwhelmed. She could only spread the word that she wanted to keep Xingxing for a few more years and was not in a hurry to propose marriage. Only then did she feel a little relieved.

When the old Duke Xin heard about it, he was so happy that he and the old lady of Duke Xin gave Xingxing a small farm of 800 acres of land as a gift.

The Prince Ying's Mansion, the Prince Ping's Mansion and other families that were on good terms with the Yu family also sent gifts.

Xingxing came back from the palace and was busy for two days just preparing the return gifts.

Ever since Hao Fu found out that he had offended Lord Fusui, he has paid special attention to news about this matter.

When he heard that Fukusui Xiangjun entered the secondary palace and became Fukusui County Lord, he almost fainted.

He didn't dare to contact Yang Xiangdie and the others these days. He just secretly asked someone to send a bag of money to Yang Xiangdie, and warned Yang Xiangdie to be honest and not to cause trouble for him again.

Yang Xiangdie was filled with resentment, but there was nothing she could do.

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The Longevity Festival is getting closer.

Princess Mingyi had prepared a dance in advance to perform for Emperor Jiazheng on the Emperor's Longevity Festival.

Now that her mother has been demoted to Concubine Li, Mingyi is even more eager to perform well at the Longevity Festival in order to save face for her mother.

Dancing was not easy to practice. Mingyi fell again and again before he finally became proficient in it. However, on the day before his birthday, he accidentally slipped on the steps and sprained his ankle.

Mingyi hid in the rockery and cried sadly.

She knew that her mother had high hopes for her dance, and she did not dare to let Concubine Li know that her feet were hurting so much that she could not even walk.

"Princess Mingyi, why are you here?"

A soft voice sounded.

Ming Yi raised his head and looked at the person in front of him with tearful eyes.

This person was dressed as a concubine, but she looked unfamiliar. Ming Yi tried hard to find her in his memory: "...Jin Baolin?"

Jin Baolin nodded good-temperedly: "Yes, my concubine. Princess, have you encountered any difficulties? Why are you hiding here and crying?"

Mingyi's nose felt even more sour.

This Jin Baolin was one of the three women sent by Xidi.

The Xidi princess with the highest status was given the title of Bai Fei, while Jin Baolin, who was of ordinary birth, was given the title of Baolin.

She doesn't like to go out normally, and Mingyi has only seen her twice.

In Mingyi's impression, Jin Baolin is usually unknown and does not associate with Bai Fei and others. He is a very quiet person.

Mingyi wiped her tears and told her that she had sprained her ankle and could no longer dance.

Jin Baolin gently advised: "Princess, don't worry. His Majesty has always loved the princesses and will not blame you."

When Jin Baolin said this, Mingyi remembered the cold look on Emperor Jiazheng's face when he demoted her mother to a beauty, and she shuddered subconsciously.

Ming Yi was at a loss: "No, no... my mother has been demoted, I have to make her proud!"

She was so anxious that she was about to cry again. Jin Baolin sighed softly: "I also have a sister as old as the princess in Xidi. My heart is broken when the princess cries..."

Having said that, Jin Baolin paused, then said hesitantly: "Princess, please don't cry. I have a way..."

Ming Yi looked at Jin Baolin eagerly.

Jin Baolin seemed to be determined to do it: "I have a young maid in my palace who is good at dancing. She is about the same height as the princess...How about letting her put on a veil and change into the princess's dance costume tomorrow and perform this dance for the princess?"

Mingyi was about to refuse subconsciously: "How can this be possible?"

Jin Baolin followed Ming Yi's words: "Yes, Princess, you are right. I also think it is not appropriate. Princess, just pretend I didn't say anything."

However, the more Jin Baolin said this, the more Ming Yi hesitated.

"How about... you call that maid over and let her dance for me?"

A barely perceptible smile flashed across Jin Baolin's eyes, and his face remained gentle as he responded, "Okay, Princess, wait a moment."

The little maid was brought in quickly.

Her height was indeed similar to Ming Yi, and even when she wore a veil, her eyes above the veil were somewhat similar to Ming Yi's.

The most amazing thing is that this little palace maid has an incredibly flexible figure, and her dancing is so beautiful that one can't take their eyes off her.

Ming Yi was very excited: "That's her!... Let her hide in the backstage and come down after dancing. She's far away and won't be exposed!"

She held Jin Baolin's hand gratefully, "Jin Baolin, thank you so much!"

Jin Baolin was still gentle and kind as always, and smiled at Mingyi: "Princess, you are too polite."

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On the day of the Emperor's Longevity Festival, Xingxing, as the county lord personally appointed by the Emperor, had to enter the palace.

Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu were both qualified to bring their families into the palace for the banquet, but Cen Yueyi was getting older and couldn't go into the palace, and Yu Yongliu hadn't married yet, so both of them went into the palace alone.

Mrs. Wei took Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu and told them again and again to take good care of Xingxing.

Xing Xing said, "Grandma, I feel that my eldest and third brothers may not be as familiar with the palace as I am. Maybe I am the one who takes care of them?"

Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu nodded seriously: "Then we'll have to trouble Xingxing to take care of us."

Everyone laughed.

Once inside the palace, although the male and female guests were seated in the same hall, their seats were separate.

Yu Yonghuai and Yu Yongliu gave Xingxing a few more instructions before sitting down in the men's section.

As Xing Xing was appointed as the county chief by the emperor himself, many people looked over as soon as she took her seat.

Princess Qing'an arrived early, and came over with a smile to hold Xingxing's hand: "Look, our Princess Fusui is here."

Princess Qing'an had been preparing for her wedding at home these days. When she learned that Xingxing had been conferred the title of county lord, although it was not convenient for her to leave the house to congratulate her, she still sent a generous gift.

Xingxing responded to Princess Qing'an's teasing with a smile and grace.

The two of them sat next to each other, and Xingxing was led to her seat by Princess Qing'an.

Many noble ladies came along and greeted Princess Qing'an and Xingxing.

As the niece of Empress Nie, Nie Yuke naturally has her place.

Nie Yuke also came with a smile to congratulate Xingxing on becoming the county lord, without a trace of discontent on his face.

After a while, fireworks began to be set off at the city gate as a warm-up for the banquet.

The sky outside the palace was mostly lit up by fireworks.

Many little girls went together to watch the fireworks outside the palace.

Princess Qing'an took Xingxing's hand and went outside to look for a while. She just stood there for a while and then went back into the palace because of the cold evening wind.

When the banquet was about to begin, the emperor and empress walked out of the hall hand in hand as the ceremonial officials called out their greetings.

The court officials and their wives knelt on the ground to wish Emperor Jiazheng a long life.

Emperor Jiazheng took Empress Nie's hand, sat on the throne, and asked everyone to stand up.

The banquet officially began.