Compared with the common people, the royal family paid more attention to rituals during the New Year.
Before dawn, Long Tianhao, who was dressed in a new suit, entered the palace.
All the princes and concubines in the harem had to follow the Crown Prince to the Supreme Harmony Hall to pay their respects to the ancestor. Then, they would meet the loyal officials in the Yonghe Hall. Although the emperor was ill, the necessary etiquette could not be missed.
Finally, it was the palace banquet in the Chongqing Palace.
On the way to the palace, the four maidservants were silent. Everywhere in the palace was decorated, and it was festive and solemn. Carriages, big and small, were moving on the main road of the palace.
Lin Mengya gently lifted the curtain. Not far away, there was a majestic palace, which was not gloomy as usual. Countless palace lanterns lit up the palace as if it was daytime.
Everyone was wearing the new formal attire that the palace had rushed to make. Even the coachmen had changed into new clothes.
"What a new atmosphere! I didn't expect this year to pass so quickly."
At the beginning of the year, she was a poor girl who was abused by her stepmother in the General's Mansion. Unexpectedly, in just half a year, she had become Princess Yu, who was known to everyone in the royal family. The world changed, and the future was always full of variables.
"I still remember that last year, I stayed up with Master in the mansion to watch the New Year. Master and Young Master didn't come back, so Master and I stayed up by a charcoal brazier. The servants brought us a lot of sweet potatoes and chestnuts, and we hid them in the fire. I can still remember the fragrance. "
Baizhi's face was full of yearning. Life was hard in the past, but she and Miss Lin lived a simple life.
"Speaking of which, I want to eat them too. Previously, I asked the cook's sister-in-law to save a few of the sweetest sweet potatoes for us. When we go back, we can roast them in the brazier, okay? "
Baishao's big eyes were shining with expectation and joy. Roasted sweet potatoes were the most common food, but because they were ordinary, they were approved by everyone.
"Yes, we can't eat well at the palace banquet. When it's over, let's come back and eat sweet potatoes together. "
Lin Mengya recalled her memory. When she was in college, she had no family. His good friends also returned to their respective homes for the New Year.
Although her classmates had also invited her, she was an outsider. After all, she couldn't go and disturb others.
Looking at the girls in the carriage who were suddenly talking and laughing, she finally felt that she also had a family.
"We have arrived at Changting Gate. Masters, please alight from the carriage and walk to Chongqing Palace."
Outside the palanquin, there were already people from the Servants Administration waiting for them. Every family member that came out of the carriage would be led to Chongqing Palace by a nanny.
Lin Mengya was no exception. No one would put on airs here. One had to know that this was a royal banquet, not an ordinary family banquet.
When they got off the carriage, a fair and clean nanny was waiting in front of them. When he saw Lin Mengya, he immediately greeted her and said,
"Greetings to Princess Yu. I'm Mammy Li from the Instruction Department. Please follow me to Chongqing Palace."
Lin Mengya nodded and ordered Baiji. She took out a golden pouch and gave it to Mammy Li.
After all, this was an old custom in the palace. It was the same principle as giving children lucky money during the New Year.
Other people were also good, but after all, they were not as generous as Lin Mengya. Mammy Li immediately beamed with joy and became more enthusiastic to Lin Mengya.
"Oh, what should I do? How can I accept such a precious thing from you? "
Baiji put it into Mammy Li's hand familiarly and replied with a smile,
"Mammy Li, you've worked hard. Mammy Li, you should accept this gift."
The last time she came here, the maids around her could only praise the wealth of the royal family. This time around, even Baizhi was able to handle it with ease.
It seemed that she, Princess Yu, had grown up.
After entering Changting Gate and passing through the Imperial Garden, Chongqing Palace was already in front of them. Lin Mengya's eyes were fixed on the only dark place in the palace.
It was said that it was the emperor's bedroom. Since a year ago, the emperor had not gone out of the door of the bedroom. Taking a deep look, Lin Mengya only felt that there was a burst of bone-chilling coldness in it.
Conspiracies and politics were twin brothers that could never be separated.
Before arriving at Chongqing Palace, Lin Mengya had already heard the sound of music inside. Everyone was dressed up, so she, who was suspicious and low-key, did not attract too much attention.
"Third sister-in-law, long time no see. You're still so beautiful."
A slightly frivolous voice came. Lin Mengya turned her head and saw Long Qinghan.
Different from the usual dissolute clothes, Long Qinghan wore a bright yellow suit today. It added a bit of nobility.
He always had a relaxed and comfortable smile on his young and handsome face.
"Yes, you're a distinguished guest. You don't come without a reason. I heard that you linger in warm jade and fragrant fragrance every day. Do you have one or two favorite girls? Bring them here for us to see. "
Lin Mengya teased him mercilessly. The seventh prince's reputation was not good.
Long Qinghan had already seen his third sister-in-law's amazing verbal skills. He knew that the more he tried to explain, the worse it would be. He could only pretend to smile honestly.
To be honest, she had a good impression of Long Qinghan. Compared with the domineering and selfish Crown Prince, the seventh prince, who talked and laughed with a playful attitude, made her feel more relaxed.
"Oh yes, third sister-in-law, I heard that the Empress is very concerned about you two. Look, today's song and dance performers are not only from the Palace Orchestra. I heard that there's a new literary house in the city called North Tower. Today's song and dance performance are all arranged by the two wonderful people from North Tower. "
North Tower? Immediately, two graceful figures came to Lin Mengya's mind. It seemed that Master Plum and Master Bamboo were really Long Tianhao's favorites.
Otherwise, why would he arrange for them to attend such a royal banquet?
He really loved them. He didn't want Master Plum to suffer any grievances.
Seeing Lin Mengya's expression change, Long Qinghan felt that he had said something wrong. He was very clear about the relationship between Third Elder Brother and North Tower.
However, seeing Lin Mengya's reaction, he couldn't help but feel a little amused. Did Third sister-in-law not know that Third Elder Brother was actually the owner of North Tower?
"I know that he likes Master Plum. I also know that sooner or later, he will welcome Master Plum into the mansion. I'm not a stingy woman. It's just a lover. Why would I take it to heart? Wouldn't I be too stingy? "
Lin Mengya's words were very natural. But no matter how stupid Long Qinghan was, he could hear the strong jealousy in her words.
Eh? Sweetheart, where did these words come from!
Long Qinghan found it very interesting. He had thought that a woman like Third sister-in-law would not be jealous. He didn't expect that this smart woman would be very interesting when she was jealous.
"Third sister-in-law, are you really not angry?"
Long Qinghan couldn't help teasing Lin Mengya. God, finally, there was something that he could keep Third sister-in-law in the dark about. Seeing her real reaction, a strong sense of superiority suddenly nourished the little devil in Long Qinghan's heart.
"Angry? Why should I be angry? If you have the time, eat more food and drink more wine to shut your dog mouth. "
The smile on Lin Mengya's face was a little cold. It seemed that Long Tianhao had climbed the wall more than once or twice. Or was it that the whole world knew about it and she was the only one who was kept from him?
Lin Mengya walked back to her seat angrily. She really wanted to beat Long Tianhao to death a hundred times.
No, Lin Mengya comforted herself. Anyway, she had decided to leave. If Long Tianhao wanted to climb the wall, she would let him. Anyway, these things had nothing to do with her in the future!
Stupid horse! He'd better die on a woman's belly!
"Achoo!"
All of a sudden, Long Tianhao sneezed. He felt a chill down his spine, which made his hair stand on end.
He looked around and found it strange that there was no danger around.
"Your Highness, she's here."
Ye's dark figure appeared in front of Long Tianhao silently like a light night owl.
In the empty side hall, there were only a few flickering candlelight. Everyone's shadow became like a swaying black spider web.
A thin figure slowly appeared in the side hall.
It looked like a woman. She was wearing a snow-white cloak that covered her face.
"How's the preparation?"
Long Tianhao's voice was low. He must be very familiar with the figure in front of him.
"Everything is ready. Our people have surrounded the Chongqing Palace. Our spies have also set up an ambush near the emperor's resting palace. We're just waiting for the banquet to catch the emperor off guard. "
The cold voice of a woman was emotionless. Long Tianyu nodded and looked at the only palace in the darkness that had no light.
Soon, soon, soon. He had to save his father.
"Don't let Mei come to my mansion in the future. She's too ostentatious. If someone knows about her, the relationship between North Tower and me will be exposed. She's so careless. As the leader, you should know how to deal with it. "
Long Tianhao looked very serious. North Tower was a part of his power. It was mainly used to hide the hidden power in the capital city. But that day, Mei broke into his mansion without any instructions to deliver medicine to him.
Although Mei was not a member of the Four Saints Guard, she was the famous Master Mei in the capital city.
So it was easy for someone to know about it.
"What? Mei went to your mansion? Please punish her, Your Highness. I didn't know that she went to your mansion. I'll punish her severely when I go back! "
The white cloak fell instantly. It was the famous owner of North Tower, Master Bamboo.
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