Chapter 641 Family Banquet
For such a small child, calling her brother in a soft voice, Nan Nan instantly felt her heart soften, so she rushed up and touched the eldest prince's cheek: "It's so cute."
Mu Yinli used both hands and feet to save his face, his brows were tightly furrowed, and that appearance almost caught Nan Nan's hands again: "Cousin, stop quickly, don't bully me."
Beibei couldn't stand it anymore, and pulled his elder brother over: "Brother, let go of Yin'er and pay attention, okay, I'll scare people later and see if mother won't beat you."
Thinking of having a violent mother at home, Nan Nan withdrew her hand and sighed: "Why didn't our mother give birth to a younger brother to play with, what a pity."
Beibei looked at his elder brother speechlessly, not knowing what to say, but the eldest prince Mu Yinli patted his cheek and looked at the two of them: "Did my cousin come to ask me to attend the banquet?"
Nan Nan nodded: "Yes, we just entered the palace and wanted to see you. Brother Yinli, are you really literate? Let me test you, okay?"
The two brothers and sisters still find it hard to believe that Yin'er can read poetry and books at such a young age. The eldest prince himself didn't have any thoughts, so he nodded: "Okay."
Nan Nan was also polite, picked up the book the eldest prince was reading just now, and pointed to the words on it: "What do you read?"
The eldest prince replied with a smile: "This is white characters, the color of white is white, the teacher taught me."
Nan Nan pointed to a few more words, and found that the eldest prince could read them out accurately. Nan Nan couldn't help but feel that she had received a huge blow: "Little sister, why do you think brother Yin'er is so smart?"
Beibei laughed at Nannan: "Brother, you are too stupid."
Nannan's face was dark: "You are talking nonsense, I was obviously very smart when I was young, okay? You are saying that we are twins, and if I am stupid, it means you are also stupid. You actually said it."
The maid who was waiting on the side listened to the dispute between the two, and couldn't help but find it funny, but she had to hold back, worrying about annoying the two cuties.
A eunuch stood up and looked at Nannan: "Prince, son, princess, it's time to attend the banquet, come with your slaves."
Speaking of the eunuch leading the way, Bei Bei stretched out his hand to hold the eldest prince, and the group headed towards the hall where the banquet was held.
In the Empress Dowager's palace, seeing that almost everyone came, she stood up: "Almost everyone came, let's take a seat."
Qian Jiujiu turned around to look for her son and daughter, and saw three little guys walking in hand in hand. After the three little guys came in, they found that there was another little guy inside, also a little boy, who couldn't stand still , needs support.
Nan Nan instantly let go of the eldest prince in his hand, and walked towards Qian Jiujiu: "Mother, who is this younger brother?"
Nannan and Beibei have been raised outside since they were born. They really don't know the children in the royal family. Qian Jiujiu also looked over and found that the one holding the child was Princess Xian. She smiled and said: "That's your younger brother in Aunt Wang's family. What's his name? If you want to know, you have to ask yourself."
After all, Nan Nan still couldn't resist her love for children, so she leaned in front of Princess Xian: "Auntie, what's your brother's name?"
Beibei just glanced at his elder brother, then ignored him, turned to look at the eldest prince: "I think Yin'er is cuter than that younger brother!"
The first prince heard someone praise him for being cute, but he was still happy in his heart, the corners of his mouth kept rising, and he couldn't help but said: "That's brother Xiaoyi, the child of the fourth uncle's family."
Nan Nan was still asking for his name over there, but he was a little dumbfounded when he heard the eldest prince say it suddenly. Princess Xian looked at Nan Nan's cute appearance, and she also wanted to laugh: "This is little brother Xiaoyi, how about my aunt handing over my brother to you to take care of him for a day?"
As soon as the words came out, everyone immediately looked over, thinking that they couldn't tell, this woman was quite scheming, knowing that King Xian would not bring her any benefits, she actually set her mind on the children.
Xian Wang also felt that something was wrong, of course he didn't think his wife was scheming, he just felt that her words were too casual, so he had to help: "Nan Nan is still a child, how can she take care of others."
King Xian is the fourth prince, Mu Yezhe. Up to now, he still likes poetry and songs. Although he occasionally does something for the emperor, it is not an important event, nor is he of great status. Not to mention that Princess Xian is still a princess of a vain country.
When Nan Nan heard that King Xian denied him, he was immediately unconvinced: "I can take good care of Xiao Yi's younger brother, Uncle Si Wang, please give my younger brother to me, I will definitely take care of him today."
Qian Jiujiu saw that her son rarely wanted to bring a doll, so she naturally agreed: "Fourth brother, since Nan Nan likes Xiao Yi, let them cultivate their relationship. There are so many nuns around, it's okay .”
Only then did King Xian nod his head in agreement: "Alright, then please trouble Nan Nan to take care of my younger brother."
Nan Nan grinned and showed a smile: "Uncle Wang, don't be so polite, I like my brother very much. I also like brother Yin'er."
The queen also found it funny when she heard the words. The child now is really innocent and cute. He waved at Yin'er, and the eldest prince walked up to the queen: "I have seen the queen mother."
Her son was taught very well, the emperor smiled and patted the eldest prince's head: "Yin'er also wants to get along well with older brothers, sisters and younger brothers, you understand?"
The eldest prince nodded: "I know that I also like older brothers, sisters, and younger brothers."
Seeing her grandchildren getting along so well, the queen mother was also happy: "Okay, let's play together today, and we adults will play with our own, let's take a seat."
A group of people got up and headed towards the palace where the banquet was set up. Qian Jiujiu glanced at the huge group of people, and then laughed: "We are a big family, and your fifth brother's family can stand more than half. I suddenly Some people admire the queen and can manage these people submissively, but I don't have this kind of ability."
But no, followed by a group of concubines, all of whom came to join in the fun. The corners of Mu Yexiao's mouth rose slightly: "Jiu'er is very capable, but unfortunately I won't give you this chance."
Qian Jiujiu rolled her eyes and snorted: "That's right, if you dare to get one back, I'll kill one."
Mu Yexiao coughed twice: "Today is a good day, let's not talk about such a cruel topic."
While talking, they have already reached the banquet hall, the emperor and queen are sitting at the top, the queen mother is sitting at the side, and on the right are the seats standing side by side with Wang Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu. Concubines.
The most unexpected thing here is that Xiaoman and Gu Xiangning are also there, their positions are higher than those of the concubines, on the other side, opposite to King Xian.
The emperor looked at everyone: "Actually, today's family banquet is very simple. It is to welcome the return of the Queen Mother and the side-by-side princesses. Let's have dinner together, watch songs and dances, and chat."
The queen also smiled and said, "Yes, this banquet is presided over by Concubine Han and Concubine Liu. The first time it is held, it looks good. It should be rewarded. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
The emperor raised his eyebrows: "Whether to reward or not is up to your mother, the old man, to decide. Queen mother, tell me, will you reward me or not?"
The queen mother smiled and said: "Isn't this just the beginning? When the banquet is over and the Ai family is satisfied, then reward."
The queen looked at Concubine Han and Concubine Liu: "You two can hear that everything has been arranged?"
Concubine Han and Concubine Liu looked at each other, and then saluted together: "The arrangements for returning to Empress Empress have been made, and the singing and dancing can begin."
Soon a girl came in with a pipa in her hand and started to play, and a dancer came in to accompany the dance, Qian Jiujiu watched it with great interest. Nodding vigorously: "Yes, I have seen so many folk dances, but the women in the palace are the most charming."
Mu Yexiao's face darkened, he coughed twice, and tugged at Qian Jiujiu's sleeve: "Restrain yourself."
Looking around, although other people were also watching the dance, they all looked a little absent-minded, and they didn't seem to like it very much. Those concubines were envious in their hearts, why didn't they give them such an opportunity.
Especially Concubine Chen, her teeth were itching with hatred, and she kept looking at the emperor with resentful eyes. Her aunt's return was such an important matter, and she was not left to handle it.
The queen mother could feel the emotions of Concubine Chen, and couldn't help raising her eyebrows: "Concubine Chen, you have been looking at this side, but what do you want to say?"
Concubine Chen took a deep breath: "Aunt Queen Mother, when will you go out to play next time? Can you take me with you? I want to go too, and I can take care of you by your side."
In this harem, the emperor doesn't like her, and he still wants to be angry, so it's better to go out to play with her. Concubine Chen thought of this, and suddenly felt that she was so smart, that she could think of such a great idea.
The queen mother raised her eyebrows: "After the Ai family comes back this time, they don't plan to go out of the palace to play, and stay in the harem."
The queen is going to give birth again. During this period, if the queen takes care of the entire harem, it will tire the queen, and let these concubines snatch it, it is better for her to come. At least with her here, no one can bully the queen.
Everyone did not expect that it would be such an answer. The faces of the people present all changed a little. The only ones who did not change were King Xian and Princess Xian. They also wanted to go out to play, but because the children were still young, they kept putting it off. . Of course, they will not go with Mu Yexiao and others, so it doesn't matter if the Queen Mother is there or not.
Concubine Chen was a little disappointed for a moment: "It turns out that you don't go out to play, Aunt Queen Mother, so I didn't say anything."
After talking about Concubine Chen, she returned to her seat, and the singing and dancing at the banquet was still going on. Today, some people close to the royal family were contacting each other, so it was just a few brothers talking and watching the singing and dancing.
The happiest thing is the children. Nan Nan finally felt like being the king of children today. Looking at her sister, the eldest prince, and Xiao Yi, she said, "What do you think we should play?"
Beibei was a little helpless: "Brother, Xiaoyi can't stand still, what can he play? Can he crawl faster on the ground than anyone else?"