Rebirth of the Princess Pearl

The palace was decorated with lights and was a bustling scene. Everyone was busy preparing for a gourmet banquet to celebrate Xiang Fei and Meng Dan's trip to Yunnan.

Little Swallow was running around in the yard in a hurry, sometimes directing Little Dengzi to move the tables and chairs, and sometimes shouting to Little Zhuozi: "Little Zhuozi, hang the lanterns higher! Humph! It has to be bright and lively tonight! Humph!"

As Xiao Zhuozi was struggling to hang the colored lanterns, he responded, "Princess Xiaoyanzi, don't worry! Humph! I'll hang them right away, and I promise to make this palace as festive as the New Year! Humph!"

Ziwei and Qing'er were setting up the dining table in the house, placing exquisite tableware. Ziwei said gently, "Qing'er, do you think the tableware is neatly arranged? Humph! Tonight is such an important occasion, we can't be careless at all! Humph!"

Qing'er smiled and nodded: "Ziwei, your arrangement is perfect! Humph! It's just like a carefully carved work of art, it's pleasing to the eye! Humph!"

Erkang was helping Fulun arrange the seats for the guests. He said to his father, "Father, the seats for the Emperor and the Empress Dowager must be arranged in the most conspicuous and comfortable places! Humph! There can't be any mistakes! Humph!"

Fu Lun nodded and said, "Erkang, I know what's going on. Don't worry about it! Humph! We have to hold this banquet properly and make everyone satisfied! Humph!"

Yongqi was not idle either, and was watching the chefs cooking with Ertai at the kitchen door. Yongqi looked at the exquisite dishes coming out of the pot and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow! This dish looks delicious! Humph! Everyone is in for a treat tonight! Humph!"

Ertai smiled and said, "Of course not! For this banquet, these chefs are really busy! Humph! They are just like the hardworking little bees, busy all over the kitchen! Humph!"

At this time, Zhihua came over with Mianyi. Zhihua smiled and said to Yongqi, "Brother Yongqi, Mianyi heard that there will be a delicious banquet tonight. She is so happy and has been looking forward to it! Humph!"

Mian Yi said in a baby voice: "Father, I want to eat so many delicious foods! Humph!"

Yongqi smiled and picked up Mian Yi, saying, "Okay, Mian Yi, there are a lot of delicious food tonight, just eat as much as you want! Humph! But don't eat too much and get an upset stomach, huh!"

On the other side, Nan'er was playing with Jinhong in the yard. Nan'er said to Jinhong, "Brother, there are so many people coming tonight, it's so lively! Hum! There will be many delicious foods later. Whatever you want to eat, I'll get it for you! Hum! Just like the little guard who guards the treasure, I will definitely find the food you want most! Hum!"

Jinhong blinked his big eyes and said innocently, "Sister, I want to eat candy, hum! Candy as sweet as the shining stars! Hum!"

Nan'er smiled and said, "Okay, I'll find some candy for you later! Humph!"

Just when everyone was busy, the Emperor, the Buddha, the Empress, Concubine Ling and others also arrived at the palace one after another.

As soon as the emperor entered the palace, he smiled and said, "Oh, this palace is really lively today! Humph! It seems that everyone has put a lot of effort into this banquet! Humph! It's like carefully preparing for a grand celebration, with great care in every detail! Humph!"

The old Buddha nodded and said, "Yes, that's true. I want to see what delicious food is prepared for the dinner! Humph! Just like a child who is looking forward to opening a mysterious gift box, full of curiosity! Humph!"

The Queen smiled and said, "Humph! Judging from the situation, tonight will definitely be very lively! Humph! I hope nothing goes wrong and this wonderful banquet won't be ruined! Humph! It's like someone guarding exquisite porcelain, afraid that something might go wrong! Humph!"

Concubine Ling smiled and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. The people in this palace have always been reliable and there will be no problems! Humph! Just like a ship sailing steadily on the sea, it makes people feel at ease! Humph!"

After everyone took their seats, the banquet officially began.

Xiaoyanzi was the first to stand up, holding up the wine glass and said loudly: "Dear elders, dear brothers and sisters, we are gathered here tonight to celebrate the fact that Concubine Xiang and Brother Mengdan have gone to Yunnan and started their new life! Hum! I hope they live happily in Yunnan without any disasters! Hum! This glass of wine is for everyone, and also for them who are far away in Yunnan! Hum! Just like a messenger delivering good wishes, I am sending this heartfelt message to everyone! Hum!"

Everyone responded, picked up their glasses and drank them all.

Ziwei then stood up and said with a smile: "Yes, Concubine Xiang and Brother Mengdan have experienced so many twists and turns. It is really comforting that they can live a stable life now! Humph! We must also enjoy this delicious food and share this happy time here! Humph! Just like the flowers bathing in the warm sunshine, enjoy this beautiful moment to the fullest! Humph!"

Erkang also said: "That's right, let's eat and drink as much as we want tonight and relax! Humph! Just like a horse that has broken free from its reins, enjoy the freedom! Humph!"

Dong'er listened to the adults talking, opened his eyes wide with curiosity, and asked in a baby voice: "Mother, what is the Fragrant Concubine? Humph! Just like a little explorer who is full of curiosity about the unknown world, he wants to know everything! Humph!"

Ziwei smiled and picked up Dong'er, saying, "Dong'er, Concubine Xiang is a very beautiful and kind person. Now she lives in a very far place! Humph! Just like a bird that flies far away to find a new home, she starts a new life in another place! Humph!"

Dong Er nodded, not quite understanding, and said, "Oh, then I also hope that she is happy! Humph! Just like a child who hopes that his favorite toy will always be happy, I sincerely hope that she is well! Humph!"

At this time, delicious dishes were served one after another. There was sweet and sour carp. The sweet and sour sauce on the fish was as tempting as the glittering amber, as if the golden river illuminated by the sun was flowing on the fish! Humph! There was Kung Pao Chicken, and the peanuts were dotted with golden gems, like bright pearls scattered on the ground! Humph! There was also steamed crab, the crab shell was as red as the burning flame, as bright as the charcoal fire burning in the stove! Humph!

Yongqi picked up a piece of sweet and sour carp and put it in Mian Yi's bowl, saying, "Mian Yi, try this, it's delicious! Humph! It's like opening a box full of sweet treasures, the deliciousness inside will surprise you! Humph!"

Mian Yi took a bite and her eyes lit up immediately. She said, "Ah, it's delicious! Huh! I feel as happy as if I had tasted the sweetest candy in the world! Huh!"

Zhihua smiled and said, "Yongqi, look how happy Mianyi is eating. This banquet is really well organized! Humph! It's like a carefully woven dream, making people immersed in it! Humph!"

Everyone ate and talked, with laughter and joy all the time.

When we were halfway through the meal, Xiao Dengzi and Xiao Zhuozi came in carrying a huge cake. The cake was very beautifully made, with the words "Celebrating the New Life of Xiang Fei and Meng Dan" written on it with cream, and all kinds of fresh fruits dotted around it, like colorful gems inlaid on it, as if the colorful flower rain sprinkled by the fairy fell on the cake! Hum!

When the little swallow saw the cake, she jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Wow! This cake is so big! Hum! It must be delicious! Hum! It's as eye-catching as the towering mountain, making people can't wait to taste it! Hum!"

Xiao Zhuozi smiled and said, "Princess Xiaoyanzi, this is something we specially prepared for tonight's banquet! Humph! I hope everyone likes it! Humph! It's like a gift that is carefully prepared, and we hope it can bring joy to everyone! Humph!"

Ziwei smiled and said, "This cake looks very tempting. It must have taken a lot of thought! Humph! It's like a carefully embroidered brocade, exquisite in every detail! Humph!"

So everyone gathered around, and Xiao Dengzi and Xiao Zhuozi cut the cake into small pieces and distributed them to everyone.

Mingyue took a bite of the cake and said, "Mmm, this cake is sweet, soft and delicious! Hum! It's like a soft cloud floating into your mouth, with a delicate taste! Hum!"

Caixia also said: "Yes, it tastes better than the snacks in the palace! Humph! It's like the clear spring hidden deep in the mountains and forests, which is sweeter than ordinary water! Humph!"

Everyone ate cake and continued chatting.

The old Buddha looked at the lively scene and said with a smile: "Well, this banquet tonight is really well organized! Hum! Everyone is having a great time, and I am happy too! Hum! It's like looking at the flowers blooming in the garden, and feeling full of joy! Hum!"

The emperor also nodded and said, "Yes, seeing everyone so happy, I feel very relieved too! Humph! Just like a shepherd who protects a group of happy lambs, I am relieved for everyone's happiness! Humph!"

Although the Queen still had a serious look on her face, she nodded slightly and said, "Humph! It's done well this time! Humph! Just like the craftsman who inspects the exquisite handicrafts, although it is strict, he also recognizes the results! Humph!"

Just when everyone was immersed in this joyful atmosphere, suddenly, Jinhong accidentally spilled a glass of juice on the Queen.

Jinhong was so scared that he burst into tears. Nan'er also said anxiously: "Queen, I'm sorry, brother didn't mean it! Humph! Just like a child who accidentally broke his favorite toy, he is full of guilt! Humph!"

Unexpectedly, the Empress smiled kindly and said, "Oh, little Jinhong, it's okay, don't be afraid! Come and let the Empress hold you. It's like a gentle spring breeze blowing across your face, warming your heart! Humph!"

As she spoke, the Queen opened her arms, picked up Jinhong, patted his back gently, and continued, "It's inevitable that this child will be careless sometimes. How can you blame it? Humph! Just like a little duck that has just learned to walk, it is inevitable that it will fall down when it staggers. Don't cry over such a small thing, huh!"

Jinhong gradually stopped crying in the Empress's arms, sobbing, "Grandma, I...I didn't mean it, hum! Just like the kitten that broke the vase unintentionally, it was so scared in its heart, hum!"

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Oh, Grandma, I know you didn't mean it. Look how scared you are. Humph! Just be more careful next time. Humph! Just like the little explorer who has to look at the road next time he walks, be more careful. Humph!"

Nan'er, who was watching from the side, also burst into laughter and said, "Your Majesty, you are so kind, huh! Just like a kind fairy, you are so kind to us! Huh!"

When everyone saw this, they all smiled, and the banquet continued lively, with laughter and joy echoing in the palace again.