I Was Called a Poor Widow, But I Relied on My Supernatural Powers To Fight Back In Ancient Times - #954 - Chapter 954 Palace Banquet
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- #954 - Chapter 954 Palace Banquet
On the twenty-third of the twelfth lunar month, there was a palace banquet.
Officials of the fifth rank and above and their family members are required to attend the banquet in the palace to show the emperor’s great favor.
But because Zhang Yishan was pregnant and the winter was not conducive to travel, Baiyunxi prepared to take Yaya to the banquet, while the rest of the people stayed at home.
Although places like the palace look majestic, there are dangers hidden in them, and there are endless intrigues and intrigues. It would be better to go there and risk a half-cold meal than to stay at home, guarding the charcoal pot, and have a warm meal in comfort.
But having said that, the ladies of Kyoto are all proud to enter the palace and attend banquets. Even if they are hungry, they cannot stop them from coming.
Hearing Bai Yunxi’s decision, Mrs. Du was shocked. She was nervous and excited at the same time. She immediately wanted to prepare clothes and headdresses for her daughter. She must not neglect the palace banquet.
She never dared to dream of the palace, the place where the noble lady lived.
Now her daughter is going to the banquet. What an honor it is.
Du Shi’s eyes shone with excitement, and she didn’t know where to put her hands.
Mom, Yaya is going to the banquet with you, what should I prepare for her?
Seeing Du Shi rubbing her hands nervously, Bai Yunxi couldn’t help but shake her head.
Don’t be nervous, just dress more delicately than usual.
When they go to the palace to eat, it’s not a sacrificial festival, so they just need to dress neatly. Although comparisons are not recommended, this kind of thing is simply inevitable among ladies.
It doesn’t matter if you don’t dress well. After all, it is a royal banquet. If you are too shabby, you will be laughed at. If not, you will be impeached, saying that you despise the imperial power.
Bai Yunxi wore several thick layers, a red dress, a quilted jacket, and finally a rabbit fur cloak.
The bun was pulled up on the back of the head, raised a little with a wig, fixed with two white jade hairpins, and a gold hairpin was inserted on the other side.
She put a thin layer of powder on her face and put on light makeup. No matter how she looked, she looked like a graceful and noble person.
Yaya was dressed in a pink and purple dress, with a rabbit skin jacket on her upper body, and embroidered cotton-padded boots on her feet that reached directly to her calf. Wearing a pink cloak that matches her figure, white fluffy rabbit fur surrounds her neck, and her cheeks are white and pink, delicate and charming.
Bai Yunxi gently stroked the silk flower on her bun, and the silver stamens swayed, showing a spirit of elf.
My eldest granddaughter is really beautiful.
Grandma is pretty, too.
Yaya has grown very fast in the past two years and is already as tall as her. Her big eyes are shining, which makes her very attractive.
It’s getting late, let’s get going. The night banquet at the palace was entered at the You hour and ended halfway through the Xu hour.
Everyone sent the grandfather and grandson to the gate and watched them get into the carriage and set off before going back.
Xiao Wu will accompany them today. In the afternoon, Shi Shi will be sent to tell them to enter the palace on time. Xiao Wu will be waiting for them at the palace.
The carriage stopped in the square at the gate of the palace,
When Bai Yunxi brought Yaya down, she saw many carriages parked in the square. Women from various families took their daughters to the palace gate, lined up to check their identities, and entered the palace one by one.
Bai Shuren, Miss Bai, I looked at the statue from a distance, and sure enough I didn’t miss it. Princess Hehui came over with the girl and said hello with a smile.
The princess is polite. Bai Yunxi chuckled and greeted politely.
Miss Bai, it’s really you.
While they were talking, a little girl wearing a light blue cloak ran up to Yaya and looked at her in surprise.
Yaya, if it hadn’t been for the heavy snow a while ago and my mother wouldn’t let me go out, I would have come to your house to play with you.
Yaya’s eyes lit up when she saw Tang Yuan appearing in front of her eyes.
Me too. Grandma, this is my new friend, Miss Tang.
Bai Yunxi looked at the two people’s intimacy and trembled at the corner of her mouth. It seems that these two girls have only met once, right?
Before she could speak, an old lady came up from behind, being supported by a girl.
This girl ran this way as soon as she got off the car. It turns out she met an acquaintance.
Tang family, censor doctor, from the first rank.
Mrs. Tang is polite,
Baiyunxi was slightly blessed, and Xiaowu had made connections in Kyoto. She also looked through it and knew that this person had a certain destiny.
You’re welcome, Bai Shu. It’s rare that these two girls are destined to be together.
Mrs. Tang looked at Baiyunxi’s ancestors and grandchildren without leaving any trace, and replied gently.
Thanks to the princess for inviting me to attend her poetry meeting. I will never forget Miss Tang when I come back.
Baiyunxi chuckled and exchanged greetings.
The Bai family were not very familiar with the noble ladies in Kyoto, and they only exchanged polite greetings.
While the few people were talking, they followed the flow of people towards the palace gate. Kyouto checked the right cards and put the person in.
Pass through the tall palace gate, enter the palace, walk inside the towering red brick palace wall, and look at the palace lanterns hung on both sides of the wall, illuminating the road.
After a while, the Tang family followed, and the two girls gathered together again to murmur.
The two families looked very helpless.
The group of them was led by the young eunuch all the way to Zichen Palace, which is also the palace where officials entertain guests.
Sit down according to rank, with the younger members of the family sitting behind you. If the official’s wife has a whim and asks someone to stand up and talk, there will be no mistake.
As soon as Bai Yunxi sat down, he received visiting glances from around him. It was a new arrival for the Bai family, and his sudden appearance made many people curious.
Some people are exploring, and some are whispering, but this does not affect Baiyun Xi.
Just come here to have a meeting, have a meal, and just go through the motions.
Fortunately, everyone knew what the occasion was, but no one dared to judge it at will.
The Zichen Hall is divided into two parts, with a gauze curtain in the middle and seats for male guests on the outside.
A quarter of an hour before the banquet started, Bai Yunxi saw Xiao Wu walking in. Their eyes met in the air, and Yaya waved to him.
Seeing his mother sitting there with Yaya, Xiaowu felt relieved and walked to his seat to sit down. The official next to him saw him appearing and immediately came over to say hello.
Following the eunuch’s loud congratulations, the officials and the queen appeared at the entrance of the hall.
Looking at the young emperor and queen, Bai Yunxi seemed to be watching a show.
As everyone stood up and shouted long live, the young emperor spread his arms and gently let the ministers level up.
Today’s palace banquet, all the ministers don’t need to be restrained. After a year of hard work, you should have a few drinks.
Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness.
Afterwards, the official gave a speech, the main purpose of which was to thank all the ministers for their hard work over the year. As the new year was approaching, they gathered together to let everyone eat and drink well, so that they could continue to serve the court in the coming year.
After the speech, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded, and a group of dancers poured in from the entrance of the hall, swaying and dancing to the vocal music.
Bai Yunxi looked at the figure of the dancer and had to sigh. She was indeed a royal singer. She was of high standards. Look at the willow waist and the hibiscus noodles. They are really eye-catching.
Especially Yaya, seeing this for the first time, opened her eyes wide and appreciated it very seriously.