Legend of Zhen Huan: Zhen Huan is reborn

153 Twin flowers in bloom, subtle fragrance floating

This day coincided with the 100-day celebration of the eighth prince Hongxian, and Yinzhen held a banquet at Jiuzhou Qingyan.

At the same time, Li Changzai, also known as Li Ying, was more than five months pregnant. Seeing this, Yixiu asked Yinzhen for a favor and was allowed to go out for a walk as an exception to enjoy a moment of freedom and freshness.

(Jiuzhou Qingyan)

At the beginning of this feast, Mei Ying and Mei Yue opened the banquet with a pipa solo. The sound was like a clear spring among plum trees, delicate and long, with lingering echoes, just like the gurgling water in the mountains, leisurely and contented.

Afterwards, Pingchang and Fan Ruowan walked onto the stage gracefully and officially opened the grand curtain of the banquet with a classic piece of "Rainbow Skirt and Feathered Coat".

The song has a melodious tune and the dance is graceful, like a fairy descending to earth, which is a feast for the eyes.

Yinzhen, who was sitting in the most honorable seat at the banquet, had been following Fan Ruowan closely since the moment she appeared, without taking his eyes off her. His expression was so focused, as if he was deeply attracted by the graceful dance and melodious music, that he was even a little dazed for a moment.

This scene not only demonstrated Fan Ruowan's outstanding talent, but also added a bit of charm and elegance to the banquet.

"Your Majesty, today is the Eighth Prince's 100th birthday. I dare to perform a dance to celebrate, but I know my talent is limited, and I am afraid that I will make a fool of myself in front of all the ladies," Fan Ruowan said modestly.

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen smiled broadly and praised: "The colorful dress dances lightly, with fluttering sleeves. Fan Changzai's dancing is so graceful that it is rare to see it. How can it be said that she is showing off her ugliness?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Ruowan was delighted, but her face was even more respectful. She said, "I am grateful for your words, Your Majesty. I am honored."

Yinzhen was very pleased when he saw this, and he recalled something and said, "I remember that there is a rare golden feather robe hidden in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is brilliant and will complement the dance of Concubine Fan. I will give it to you."

Upon hearing this, Fan Ruowan quickly bowed and bowed deeply, with an unconcealable joy in her voice: "I thank the emperor for his great grace. This reward is truly my fortune."

Empress Yixiu raised the crystal clear wine glass in her hand at the right time, with a gentle smile on her face, and said to Yinzhen: "Your Majesty, today is an auspicious day. I, along with my sisters, would like to offer you this wine. May Your Majesty be blessed with long life and good fortune."

After she finished speaking, she gently shook the wine in the glass, and the color of the wine looked even more tempting under the candlelight.

Not wanting to be outdone, Zhen Huan gently opened her red lips, raised her wine glass, and continued her congratulations in a gentle voice: "I would also like to take this opportunity to offer my most sincere blessings to His Majesty. I wish His Majesty good health and prosperity for the country." Her voice was soft and clear, echoing throughout the banquet.

Afterwards, the concubines seemed to have some kind of tacit call to each other, and they followed suit, raising their glasses one by one and wishing Yinzhen a happy holiday.

For a moment, the banquet was filled with the aroma of wine, laughter and joy, and the whole scene was filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

As the blessings from the concubines rose and fell like the tide, the atmosphere in Jiuzhou Qingyan was pushed to an unprecedented climax by the warmth and joy.

Yinzhen sat on a high seat, his face filled with great delight. He slowly raised the glass filled with amber wine in his hand. The wine flickered in the swaying light and shadow in the hall, like stars, reflecting the rare warmth and joy in his eyes.

Just at this moment, a gentle breeze blew quietly, as if it had chosen such a festive moment on purpose, carrying the faint fragrance of flowers and the unique freshness among the plants from the outside world, gently passing through the Qingyan hall of Jiuzhou, adding a bit of spring vitality to this feast.

The subtle and lingering fragrance in the air seemed to be whispering, telling the story of spring, immersing the entire banquet in an indescribable warmth and beauty.

Following the guidance of the spring breeze, Li Changzai and Li Ying, with the careful support of several palace maids, slowly walked into the lively banquet.

She was wearing an elegant blue silk cheongsam with lifelike butterfly patterns embroidered on the sleeves. It was light and agile, which not only reflected her gentle temperament, but also served as a beautiful scenery in the banquet.

Although her belly was obviously bulging, her steps were still calm and unhurried. Every step she took was so steady and graceful. Her every move revealed a maternal tenderness and radiance that moved people involuntarily.

"I am late and unable to participate in such a grand event in time. I hope the Emperor and the Empress will be magnanimous and do not blame me for being rude." Li Ying opened her red lips slightly, revealing a hint of apology in her words. At the same time, she moved her lotus steps lightly. Although her steps were slow, they were full of dignity. She walked in front of Yinzhen and Yixiu, bowed slightly, and saluted.

Seeing this, Yinzhen's eyes flashed with concern, and he said gently: "You are heavy and it is inconvenient for you to move. Let's skip these red tapes. Sit down quickly and have a good rest."

Empress Yixiu also had a gentle look on her face, and said with a smile: "What Li Changzai said is wrong. You are now a married woman, and you are precious. Today is the 100th birthday celebration of the Eighth Prince. Your presence is the best gift. What's the crime? Sit down quickly."

When Li Ying heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart and her gratitude was beyond words. She bowed slightly again to show her gratitude and then sat down as he said.

Her arrival was like a ray of spring sunshine, warm and bright, adding an indescribable warmth and harmony to this feast.

However, amidst the singing, dancing, laughter and joy, an unknown undercurrent seemed to be hidden in a corner of the banquet.

The occasional glances between the concubines revealed complex and difficult to discern emotions. Those subtle and fleeting expressions seemed to be telling of the calculations and calculations in each of their hearts.

They may be competing secretly, or looking for their own allies, but in this seemingly calm banquet, a war without the smoke of gunpowder is quietly unfolding.

Just as the atmosphere of the banquet reached another climax and everyone was immersed in singing and laughter, a clear and pleasant bell suddenly rang out, like a clear spring in the woods, instantly penetrating the noise in the room and making the entire Jiuzhou Qingyan quiet.

Everyone involuntarily looked in the direction of the voice, and saw a maid in colorful palace clothing moving lightly among the guests, holding a beautifully carved silver plate steadily in her hand.

On the plate, a bunch of blooming peonies stood proudly, with layers of petals, plump and shiny, as if still stained with the freshness of morning dew, looking particularly delicate and beautiful.

Li Ying stood up at the right time, a gentle and slightly cunning smile on her face. She clapped her hands gently, motioning the maid to come forward.

When the maid brought the silver plate to Yinzhen and Yixiu, Li Ying said softly, "Your Majesty, Empress, this is what I specially ordered to be carefully selected from the latest peonies blooming in the imperial garden, just to present to you two. May the fate of our Great Qing Dynasty be as prosperous as this peony, blooming forever, and enjoying peace and prosperity forever."

As soon as these words were spoken, not only Yinzhen and Yixiu showed appreciation on their faces, but even the guests present also cast admiring glances at them.

Li Ying's move not only cleverly demonstrated her loyalty and blessing to the royal family, but also invisibly won her more favor and respect.

The bouquet of blooming peonies also became a beautiful landscape at the banquet, adding more luxury and elegance to the feast.

Yinzhen's actions were originally calm and solemn, but when the bouquet of peonies was slowly handed to him, his expression suddenly became subtle.

Just as he was about to reach out to take it, a sudden feeling of dizziness came over him like a tide, impacting his senses without warning, causing him to sway involuntarily and almost lose his balance.

"Your Majesty!" Yixiu's exclamation instantly broke the silence of the banquet. She was quick-eyed and quick-handed. She quickly stepped forward and held Yinzhen firmly, preventing him from falling.

However, at this critical moment, many doubts arose in her heart, and her eyes involuntarily fell on the bouquet of peonies that looked delicate and beautiful.

As Yinzhen became dizzy, the atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became tense and chaotic.

The concubines looked at each other, some were shocked, some were worried, and others began to whisper, guessing what the cause of this sudden change was.

The palace maids were even more panicked and rushed forward to help, but they didn't know where to start.

Yinzhen suppressed his discomfort and looked around sharply, trying to find the root of the problem in this chaos.

At this moment, the entire Jiuzhou Qingyan seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force, making people feel an indescribable depression and uneasiness.

Su Peisheng was shocked when he saw this, and he shouted loudly: "Call the doctor quickly!"

His voice echoed in Jiuzhou Qingyan, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Following a burst of hurried footsteps, several imperial doctors hurried over. They carried medicine boxes and walked into the banquet hall with solemn expressions.

Under the guidance of Su Peisheng, the imperial doctors quickly came to Yinzhen and began to take his pulse and examine him in detail.

The entire Jiuzhou Qingyan fell into a tense and silent atmosphere again, and everyone's eyes were focused on the imperial physician and Yinzhen, expecting them to find the cause of the disease as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, have you felt dizzy or nauseous in recent days?" Imperial Physician Wen Shichu asked cautiously, his voice full of concern and worry.

Yinzhen nodded slightly, looking a little tired: "Indeed, it has been a few days, Su Peisheng." He turned to Su Peisheng beside him and motioned him to answer.

Su Peisheng bowed quickly and said, "Yes, the emperor has indeed been feeling a little unwell these days. He always said it was because he didn't get enough sleep, and he was busy with state affairs. I am also very worried, but the emperor has ordered me not to say anything, so I can do nothing about it."

Zhen Huan was listening at the side, her brows furrowed. She couldn't help but interrupt, "Eunuch Su, the emperor's health is related to the safety of the country. How can you be so careless? You should have summoned the imperial physician to take a look."

Su Peisheng sighed softly after hearing this and explained, "Your Highness is right, but how dare I disobey the Emperor's wishes? I can only pay more attention in secret and try my best to take care of the Emperor."

After hearing this, Imperial Physician Wen Shichu had some thoughts in mind. He gently said to Yinzhen, "Your Majesty, you must rest well these days and avoid overwork. I will prescribe a few prescriptions for you. After the Imperial Hospital prepares them, you should take them on time for a month. I believe you will be cured."

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen's expression eased slightly and he nodded, saying, "With Doctor Wen's words, I feel relieved."

Seeing this, Empress Yixiu also hurriedly advised: "Your Majesty, since Imperial Doctor Wen said so, you should go to bed early tonight."

Zhen Huan also agreed, "Yes, Your Majesty, why don't we go to the Queen's place tonight? I and Concubine Hui will take care of everything here, so don't worry."

Yinzhen nodded in agreement, then with the help of everyone, he slowly stood up and prepared to go to Taohuawu for repair.

Before leaving, he did not forget to instruct Zhen Huan and others: "You should also be more careful and don't make me worry."

Everyone answered yes and watched Yinzhen's figure disappear into the night, praying secretly in their hearts that the emperor would recover soon and that the Qing Dynasty would be able to remain stable and peaceful forever.