Chapter 683: What is an imperial decree? Can it be eaten?
Small and funny.
Jiang Lianzhu was the first to toast the War King, "Father, you've worked so hard! I wish you good health and a long life!"
With simple words and sincere eyes, the War King nodded, smiled and drank the wine in one gulp.
Then, Jiang Lianzhu toasted Lord Zhou and Madam Zhou together.
"Father, Mother, and your daughter-in-law also offer a toast to you, especially Mother. You have helped comfort the families of the victims in the capital and have performed a great service. You have done a great job. Everyone says that you are sincere and humble, and you are not afraid of trouble to solve their family's difficulties... Mother, you have worked hard too."
Mrs. Zhou and her husband stood up and took the wine from Jiang Lianzhu.
Lord Liao seemed a little unsteady, with a flattering smile on his face.
Mrs. Zhou seemed much more relaxed and at ease. "It's not hard, it's not hard. As long as I do it to your satisfaction, that's all that matters. I'm just worried that I won't do it well enough."
The word "grasp" is used very vividly.
When working for the royal family, one cannot be too arrogant, nor can one appear too guilty and humble. Thanks to Madam Zhou's deep understanding of aristocratic etiquette, the national conditions of Da'an, and the trends in the capital, she was able to do it just right.
If it were someone else, it would be really difficult to do.
"Mother, you've done a great job. We've all seen it. The Emperor has already drafted your imperial edict. Tomorrow, the first day of the Lunar New Year, he'll come to announce it to you. Please accept it..."
Madam Zhou's face flushed instantly, and the wine glass in her hand trembled. "Then be thick-skinned and thank the emperor first."
Nanbao asked, "Mother, what is a decree? Can I eat it?"
Jiang Lianzhu black line.
Everyone laughed.
Mrs. Zhou laughed the most heartily, but Lord Liao's smile was forced. After waiting for a long time, Jiang Lianzhu did not say anything about giving him a title. Even after the couple sat down, he was still craning his neck to look.
Afterwards, Jiang Lianzhu toasted the three princesses.
"Let's toast to the three princesses. I wish you happiness and good health. I've been very busy recently. I haven't visited you specifically since the late emperor passed away. If you have any difficulties, please feel free to raise them. I will do my best to meet your needs."
Jiang Lianzhu manages the harem, and the expenses of the three princesses' residences are also paid from the harem supplies. She will take a closer look when she looks at the accounts.
Her power as the Right Regent is now far superior to that of the princess.
There is nothing wrong with saying this.
Except for the eldest princess whose smile was a little stiff, the second and third princesses were relatively relaxed.
We thanked Jiang Lianzhu together.
"No, we're all fine. It's a rare opportunity for Brother Dabao to invite us to the reunion banquet. I haven't had this opportunity in previous years. It's wonderful. Thank you, Brother Dabao, and thank you, Princess Regent."
Jiang Lianzhu smiled at her and said, "From now on, as long as you are willing, we can have the New Year's Eve dinner together every year."
The third princess was happy.
Jiang Lianzhu then asked the Second Princess, "I heard from the Imperial Physician at the Imperial Hospital that the Second Princess' condition has improved a lot and she no longer needs to take medicine. Is that true?"
The second princess was a little shy. "Yes, there's no need to take medicine. I personally feel pretty good. My mind is clear and I rarely get sick anymore."
Jiang Lianzhu said, "That's good. Nine out of ten medicines are harmful. Take as little as possible. I'll take your pulse another day to see if you're truly cured."
The second princess nodded, "Okay, thank you in advance."
If Jiang Lianzhu could give her a correct diagnosis, then her madness would come to an end.
Then, Jiang Lianzhu shifted her gaze to the eldest princess, who seemed a little nervous and embarrassed.
She took the initiative to speak first, "Thank you for your concern, Princess Fu'an. I am doing very well."
Jiang Lianzhu smiled faintly, "That's good."
Look away.
Also respect Liao Jiu.
"My dear husband, you have worked hard. Thank you for your tolerance and for treating Dabao, Erbao, and Nianbao as your own children. You are a good husband, a good son, a good father, a good son-in-law, and a good subject! I wish my husband all the best and further success!"
Liao Jiu smiled broadly, "Thank you for your kindness, my wife."
Finally, toast to the three children.
"Dabao, today is a family dinner, so I won't bother you, the emperor. You three are my children. I wish you happiness and happiness, and hope you grow up quickly. I hope you will always feel that this world is worth living!"
"Thank you, mother!"
Erbao and the other kids stood up laughing and drank all the fruit wine in front of them.
Jiang Lianzhu treated the emperor not as an emperor but as her son, which made the atmosphere of the reunion dinner much more relaxed.
With Jiang Lianzhu starting the conversation, everyone started toasting each other.
We chatted and laughed and finished the family reunion dinner.
Jiang Lianzhu also cared about Erya, Fatty and the others, and gave them a holiday. She asked the kitchen to prepare a table full of delicious food and wine for them, and let them have fun.
After the meal, it started snowing outside. Liao Jiu escorted Madam Zhou and Marquis Liao out of the gate of Fengyi Palace.
Lord Liao didn't want to leave. He pulled Liao Jiu aside and whispered, "Wuyang, can you give your father a real official position? I've been idle for most of my life, but I also have a heart to serve the country. Now is the time when the young emperor needs people, and I also want to share his worries..."
Seeing that Liao was silent for a long time, Lord Liao continued, "Look, your mother is about to be conferred the title of a royal consort, but your father still holds a sinecure. If this gets out, it will be so embarrassing. I am a man after all, and the head of the family. If I can't do other things, you can let me join the Hanlin Academy. I can write and paint, and I am an elegant person after all! Many people want to ask me for a painting, and they have to queue up..."
Madam Zhou, who was standing nearby, snorted coldly upon hearing this, "When your son was removed from his post as Governor of the Six Gates, did anyone ever buy a single calligraphy or painting from you?"
Don't be too obvious in your sarcasm.
Lord Liao was shameless and pretended not to understand.
"Nothing's wrong. Even if we take a step back, you two are both regents now. It would be inappropriate not to arrange a real job for your father! Not only for me, but also for your brother. And your sister is still unmarried. You are so valuable now, can't you just let the young emperor arrange a marriage for you with a royal relative? She is not picky. Although she has been divorced, she has no children. Even if she is married to an unmarried young man, she is worthy of you..."
Mrs. Zhou was too lazy to even sneer at him now, and she immediately got on the Zhou Mansion's carriage at the door.
She didn't have to think about it, her son would definitely not allow it.
Her son is not stupid.
The only fools are those who are wishful thinking.
Sure enough, Liao Jiu said a few polite words and sent Lord Liao away, and Lord Liao could only return to the carriage in disappointment.
…
Jiang Lianzhu sent Zhang Luo's men to send the three princesses back to their homes and the palace.
The War King hasn't left yet.
The War King was happy tonight and drank a little too much.
He waited until Jiang Lianzhu put the children to bed before speaking.
Nanbao and Erbao went to bed.
Dabao returned to his palace.
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