Dingjiangshan

The fact that Ning Yan posted to Shu Qiuyu quickly reached Shu Qinghui's ears.

Shu Qinghui was overjoyed for a moment, thinking that Ginkgo's words of persuasion to Shu Qiuyu had finally been heard by her last time, and she couldn't help being a little proud. Even going to the court these days, she felt that her back was too hard.

The mistress of the Shu family was originally worried about Shu Qiuyu's situation in the palace. She has been deeply influenced by Shu Qinghui in the past few days, and she also vaguely felt that this matter could be done. A set of brightly colored clothes was brought into the palace by someone.

Ning Yan saw these things in his eyes, but he didn't say anything, and he never mentioned Shu Qiuyu with Shu Qinghui.Occasionally, when Shu Qinghui asked insincerely when he went to the study to discuss matters, Ning Yan blocked them with the excuse of "never met in private".

On the 26th of the winter month, it was a good day for everything.

Today is Ning Yan's Wanshou, and he will rest and take a bath as usual, so there is no need to get up early.When he opened his eyes in the morning, he found that the sky outside was very bright today, and when it penetrated through the gauze oiled paper of the window, it was still a bit dazzling.

He Wenting was waiting by the bed to help him wash up, but seeing his gaze kept on outside the window, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know, it started snowing outside in the middle of the night yesterday, and it has been snowing all night. Stop it, I guess someone's ankle is high enough."

Looking at the light outside, one knows that the sun is quite good today, and no matter how heavy the snow falls, it will not cause disaster.On the contrary, because of the good weather, no matter how much snow falls, it will not be too cold.

This kind of weather in winter is a good omen. Ning Yan was in a good mood when he heard that, so he answered: "It's so big?"

"That's right." He Wenting said with a smile: "Auspicious snow heralds a good year, and there must be a good harvest in the coming year."

No one is willing to listen to good words, not to mention that today is also Ning Yan Banla's birthday, so it's always a good sign to have a good omen.Ning Yan was happy, and rewarded him with the first and second half of the palace.

His good mood lasted for most of the day and reached its peak after noon.

After lunch, Jing Zhan came from the National Teacher's Mansion, walked in and sat in the guest seat, without saying a word to Ning Yan, first drank half a cup of tea.

"What?" Ning Yan put down the book, and jokingly said, "Are you going hunting in the mountains?"

Jing Zhan didn't have the time to quarrel with him, waved his hands, and drank the cup of tea in his hand without any image, then took a breath, and complained: "This year, Master is not in Beijing, and I am busy alone. Then I got up, and I have been busy until now, without taking a sip of water."

Ning Yan sat behind the desk and gloated at him, then waved his hands.

He Wenting stepped forward knowingly and refilled Jing Zhan with a new cup of tea.

"Thank you." Ning Yan said without sincerity.

Jing Zhan really didn't bother to talk to him, he sat on the seat to rest for a while, and drank half a bowl of rose soup to feel better.Putting down the bowl, took the cloth towel handed over by the maid and wiped the corners of his mouth, and he returned to his fairy-tale state teacher appearance.

"Look at you." Ning Yan nodded at him from the air: "If the people outside saw it, they might say that our national teacher doesn't look like a fairy at all."

"I'm not a god. I stay in the palace to be a mascot for the people of the world." Jing Zhan said bluntly: "Your Majesty is the real dragon emperor. How can I be a mascot in front of your majesty?" .”

Ning Yan was overjoyed, and quickly greeted He Wenting with a smile: "Hurry up, hurry up, and give him the rest of the rose soup soon. The national teacher can eat something sweet, so as not to be so sharp-mouthed."

Although Ning Yan said so, he smiled happily.Jing Zhan is used to being casual, but he is very measured in major matters. Occasionally, he makes fun of him regardless of his dignity, which is nothing serious.

Jing Zhan just rinsed his mouth, and he doesn't like sweets very much these days, for fear of getting tired after eating too much.He declined Ning Yan's kindness, and started talking to him about business.

"After the end of the afternoon, I will go to the Sanqing Palace to offer incense to Concubine Shu and burn some cold clothes for your majesty. Master has instructed me about these things before leaving, so you don't have to worry about it." Jing Zhan said: "Just don't forget, Your Majesty, after dinner, remember to refill the lamp."

The first emperor's Concubine Shu was Ning Yan's biological mother, but it was a pity that Ning Yan died of dystocia when she was born.Since Ning Yan came to the throne, besides Concubine Shu's death day, every year after her longevity, she would light an everlasting lamp for her.

Ning Yan smiled slightly, and hummed lightly.

"Understood." Ning Yan asked instead: "Are you still not coming at night?"

"No." Jing Zhan said simply.

Ning Yan's Longevity Banquet will be held in the evening, when all the courtiers and clan members will be there, and there will be so many people that the Chang'an Palace will be filled.Jing Zhan doesn't like to join in the fun, and always hides as far away as he can.

"Understood." Ning Yan was not too surprised, and said: "Then as usual, I will give you a portion of the dishes at the banquet."

Jing Zhan nodded.

In fact, he had nothing serious to do when he came here, he just walked around in a circle.After all, he doesn't need to show up at night, but for such a big event today, he has to come and see Ning Yan.

The two of them chatted for a while, and it was almost time. Jing Zhan had to go back to the Guoshi Mansion to prepare for the afternoon, so he left after taking a plate of pretzels from Ningyan's small kitchen.

It's just that Jing Zhan can close the door to hide and relax, but Ning Yan's life is not so good.

After noon, the clan members began to enter the palace one after another, and the palace began to be lively.

Most of the men stayed in the front hall, and those who were a little closer could ask to see Ning Yan, while those who were not very close mixed together in small groups.Family members of the clan either gathered in the Empress Dowager's Palace to talk, or enjoyed the snow scene in the yard.The stage in the opera pavilion did not rest all day, and the gongs, drums, and strings rang together, with a few applause in between.

It was bustling outside, only the side hall of Renshou Palace was still quiet.

Shu Qiuyu has already changed into a water-blue outer shirt, her makeup and her hair are in a proper bun, and she is standing in front of the embroidery frame, carefully taking off the phoenix wearing peony on it with her own hands.

Ginkgo and Platycodon were standing beside her, looking at the embroidery with their heads tilted, trying to help her remove the nails from the embroidery, but Shu Qiuyu refused.

Shu Qiuyu has been embroidering this picture for a long time, and it was only finished this afternoon. The cloth for the embroidery is the best moon gauze satin, and the phoenix embroidered with gold and silver threads shimmers in the light.

It's just that the pattern of this embroidered picture is cumbersome, even if Shu Qiuyu rushes to work day and night, there is no time to frame it.She could only take it off the embroidery frame, hastily locked the edge with a needle and thread, then folded the embroidery picture and put it into the ebony box prepared earlier.

Ginkgo was clever, seeing her being so cautious, she couldn't help guessing a thing or two, and asked: "Is this the girl's birthday gift to His Majesty? If so, it should be delivered earlier. The birthday gift must be presented on the spot at the dinner party, but before It must be handed over to He Nei for inspection."

"Yes and no." Shu Qiuyu shook his head and said, "As for the other things, let's not talk about it, you just hold the box for me."

Gingko was at a loss, but knew that her daughter always had ideas, so she obediently held the box and did not dare to say anything.

Ning Yan's dinner was scheduled to be held at Changle Palace before Shen Shi in the evening.In order to show the distinction between the monarch and his ministers, he deliberately delayed passing by a moment according to the old practice.

When Ning Yan arrived, all the courtiers and relatives below were already sitting there waiting for him, and Ning Huaijin sat on the bottom of his right hand, only four or five steps away from him.

The empress dowager's seat was on his left side, and another small table was set up beside it, and Shu Qiuyu was sitting behind him.

Shu Qiuyu obviously dressed up carefully today, the clothes on her body were brand new, her makeup was elegant and clean, and she matched with a set of water-colored jewelry that matched her clothes. It didn't look delicate, but it was also very delicate.

Ning Yan raised his eyebrows, and glanced at Shu Qinghui below without any trace.

Shu Qinghui's identity was there, and his seat was also at the front of the courtiers. Naturally, seeing the seats of his parents and daughters, he twirled his beard with satisfaction.

Ning Yan withdrew his gaze, helped He Wenting's hand into his seat, and began to listen to the group of people below congratulating him on his birthday.

The birthday wishes were all the same, and the birthday gifts were nothing to look at. Ning Yan kept his expression on his face and listened with a smile.

In front of so many people, Ning Huaijin didn't know his little thoughts - he was staring at the honey quail on the table with his head down.

There is no other reason. The first few sitting under Ning Huaijin are either old princes with higher seniority, or direct relatives who are closer to Ning Yan, but he sits here relying on a little affection. Out of order.

But the ranking was Ning Yan's wish, and Ning Huaijin couldn't hold him back, so he was cautious, trying to make sure others couldn't make a mistake.

Ning Yan thought his appearance was cute, and smiled with the corners of his lips curled up, planning to scare him for a while and ask He Wenting to send his plate of quail to Ning Huaijin as well.

The birthday speeches in the audience were still those words, over and over again picking up nice words, Ning Yan's left ear went in and out of his right ear, and after thinking about the quail, he began to think about how to find an excuse to keep Ning Huaijin in the palace tonight .

There are still fireworks and firecrackers left over from the Inspector, so he can drag Ning Huaijin to Linhua Hall to have fun.

He lingered on this matter in his mind for a long time, and when he came back to his senses, he realized that the birthday ceremony had come to an end, coughed dryly, and managed to gather his attention back.

After the blessing of the first-class water was finished, and most of the dishes on the table were cold, Ning Yan casually picked up a chopstick, picked up the wine glass and thanked him, and the dinner was considered to be over.

This is a big banquet, Ning Yan is not going to be too capricious, just as usual, just ask someone to bring the pot of wine on his table to Ning Huaijin.

To Ning Yan, this kind of banquet was already tired of watching singing and dancing performances, and it was not interesting.In addition, he can't eat well, and he can't drink to his heart's content. If he sits here all the time, the courtiers in the hall will also be restrained.

So after drinking for three rounds, Ning Yan put down his glass, leaned over and said a few words to Ning Huaijin, telling him to leave the banquet and go to Linhua Hall.

Ning Huaijin naturally complied, and Ning Yan shook his sleeves in satisfaction, saying to the public that he was too drunk and wanted to leave the table first.

Ning Yan has always been like this, and the courtiers are also used to it, they all got up and saluted, and sent him out respectfully.

Ning Yan casually said a few more words to let them continue to have fun, and then supported He Wenting's hand and walked out from behind the seat, preparing to return to the palace from the apse.

But Ning Yan didn't want Ning Yan to stand up. Shu Qiuyu, who had been quietly sitting next to the queen mother, also stood up immediately, quietly bid farewell to the queen mother with a voice that only two people could hear, and also retreated from the back of the banquet, catching up Ning Yan who was about to leave the palace.

"Your Majesty still has a birthday present." Shu Qiuyu said, "I would like to invite Your Majesty to take a look."