However, Concubine Jing was having an affair, Concubine Xian drugged her, and some people seemed to be behaving peacefully, but in fact they had evil intentions but no courage...
Moreover, the emperor was upset every day, and she felt uncomfortable too.
Now that Concubine Jing, Concubine Xian and the eldest prince are gone, the harem has become quiet, the emperor is much happier than before, and she also feels very comfortable.
Thinking back, the palace banquet on the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month last year was even more lively than this year's. But back then, the concubines and princes all harbored their own agendas, their smiles were false, and the emperor even left early after only two glasses of wine...
But now, there are fewer people, but everyone is having a great time.
The Queen Mother looked up and glanced at everyone present, feeling deeply moved.
[What's going on? The Queen Mother is acting so strangely, did she say something wrong? It's over, I'm still waiting for the red envelope!]
[By the way, is there such a thing as red envelopes in this fictional dynasty?]
"Well, regardless of whether or not I give a red envelope, my blessing is genuine. If everyone can be safe and sound, I won't have to worry about it every day."
"I'm still a baby. All I need to do every day is eat, drink, and sleep well. Of course, it would be great if I could get some treasures from time to time!"
Su Qiqi muttered to herself.
Lu Qingyuan couldn't help but smile and pursed her lips: He is really a little money-grubber. Well, he is my own child, so I just spoil him.
The Queen Mother came back to her senses and smiled dotingly at Su Qiqi: "I almost forgot, I have prepared New Year gifts for you."
The Queen Mother said this, raising her hand and waving it gently.
Wanshuang immediately brought up the tray that had been prepared long ago.
On the tray were two jade-handled wolf-hair brushes and two exquisite palace lantern-style gold hairpins.
One end of the golden hairpin was a palace lantern made of gold wire, with a tiny tassel at the bottom. Inside the palace lantern was a small night pearl, which was still emitting a faint light.
The Queen Mother said, "This jade-handled wolf-hair brush will be given to Hongxuan and Chengyue respectively. I hope you will learn and achieve success. This palace lantern and golden hairpin will be given to Shuwen and Qiqi respectively. I hope your hearts will be as bright as a light and you will be free from worries."
"Wow~" Su Qiqi opened her mouth wide and stared at the golden hairpin with her small eyes.
Lu Hongxuan bowed to the Empress Dowager and said, "Thank you, Grandmother. I will remember your teachings and live up to your expectations."
The eldest princess and the fourth prince beside Concubine Hu were somewhat restrained and surprised. They obviously didn't expect the Queen Mother to prepare gifts for them.
"What are you standing there for? Go over and express your gratitude." Concubine Hu nudged the eldest princess and the fourth prince and reminded them in a low voice.
The eldest princess and the fourth prince realized what was happening later. They stood up and ran quickly to the empress dowager.
"Thank you, Grandmother, for the reward."
Taihao said with a smile, "Get it yourself."
The three children gathered in front of the Queen Mother, what a heartwarming scene.
In the hall, the dancer was dancing with a smile.
The lead dancer jumped and spun through her dance moves, moving step by step towards the emperor.
Suddenly, she pulled out the dagger hidden under her sleeve and attacked the emperor.
The dagger, which was coated with deadly poison, shone with a cold light.
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