0p0 Chapter 995 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (117)
Chapter 995 The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (117)
Chapter 995: The eldest daughter is as bright as spring flowers (One hundred and seventeen)
Although it was the grandest palace banquet of the year, the queen actually had no intention of putting any effort into it. Qingli looked at the dishes. Although she was used to cold dishes at palace banquets, which took too long to be out of the pot, and only snacks and tea were edible, these dishes were a little worse than before. Perhaps it was because they lacked the seriousness and the dishes also had a perfunctory feel.
The prosperity and peace are all illusions. No matter how graceful the dance or how beautiful the singing is, it is all in vain if no one appreciates it.
The atmosphere today was somewhat cold and awkward. No matter how lively the singing and dancing were, they could not conceal the coldness between the emperor and the empress.
The emperor and empress were sitting together, but there seemed to be a galaxy between them. She guessed that the emperor and empress had fallen out over the prince's matter.
But it’s no wonder that the Queen is unhappy. Today’s palace banquet, people who have been demoted can still attend. This is clearly a gift from the Emperor.
Not to mention Concubine Ye, let’s just talk about the other two. The status of noble ladies and beauties is low and they cannot attend the palace banquet at all.
Now that they still have a place at the palace banquet, how can the queen not be angry?
Qingli sometimes couldn't understand the emperor's thinking. He didn't punish thoroughly, but he also gave people hope. No wonder these princes and concubines were so restless. An emperor couldn't be indecisive. When the emperor suffered backlash later, it would be too late to regret.
The queen's expression was cold, without even a smile on her face. Her once well-maintained face was now covered with wrinkles, and her temples were streaked with white hair. No matter how thick her makeup was, she looked like a hollow person, numb and empty.
The smiles of women like Concubine Ye, Noble Lady Tang, and Concubine Luo were also very fake. They were probably not really happy. After all, their sons were not allowed by the emperor to attend the palace banquet.
She saw that only concubines like Shufei and Huanpin had more genuine smiles.
Qingli sat properly in her seat, relying on her good eyesight to secretly look at the nobles at the top.
I didn't see Prince Ding and the Fourth Prince. I guess they are still recuperating and can't even show up at the palace banquet.
Prince Qing and the third prince were also detained in the palace. At today's palace banquet, the only princes attending were the seventh prince Zhao Jian and the eighth prince Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu has become thinner, or maybe it's because the child has grown taller. He is less naive and more calm.
As for the other person, she glanced at Zhao Jian and then looked away.
Zhao Jian changed his previous black brocade robe into a red robe. He dressed up from head to toe. As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. He indeed looked more noble than before. People who didn't know him would think he was getting married today.
Zhao Jian, who used to be an invisible person, looks very high-spirited today, and the smile on his face seems worthless.
Did he think he was only halfway to that position? If he kicked out his eighth brother, he would be the crown prince?
Qingli saw that he was probably so happy that he didn't know which way to go, so she decided to make a conspicuous bag.
At this time, he was the first to stand up and toast the emperor.
In previous years, Crown Prince Zhao Duan was the first to toast, and Zhao Jian was the second to last.
Now, the situation has really changed, and it is his turn this year.
"Father, the new year has come. I, your son, wish you eternal grace and a long life. May our dynasty prosper, your country flourish, and your grand plans flourish. I will do my utmost to relieve your worries!"
"Seventh brother, you are so thoughtful. Please sit down." The emperor forced a smile and responded to Zhao Jian with a cold attitude.
Zhao Jian returned to his seat unwillingly. His father was so heartless. Did he just dislike him so much?
Yepin and the others sneered, "Sharing the worries? You, a fool, want to share the worries for the emperor?"
Concubine Ye thought of her son. After all, her son was the eldest prince. If he were here today, how could Zhao Jian have the turn to step forward?
The Queen sighed casually, "Seventh Prince is getting married and starting a career, but I am getting old. Time is not forgiving!"
"Queen, please don't talk nonsense. How are you old?"
The emperor was not very happy. He was a few years older than the queen. The queen was old, but what about him?