Traveling back to ancient times begins with the use of stone tools

When we arrived at the palace gate, there were many carriages lined up, and people got off the carriages in groups of three or four and entered the palace.

If it were Leng Ruoxue alone, she might wait in the carriage and be the last one to enter the palace.

This is what people who don't like queuing are like.

But since my family was here, who knew what the rules were in this palace? They just got off the carriage and lined up obediently.

The family of four is still very eye-catching because they all wear the same fabric and have similar design styles.

Moreover, the arrangement is different from that of other families, where the man and his wife sit side by side, followed by their children.

In their family, Liu Ruxu brings Leng Yuxuan, and Leng Ruoxue brings Leng Zejin.

Although we are a family, the way they queue is a bit strange.

You say we are not a family, the clothes don’t agree.

Moreover, he looks unfamiliar.

Other families brought gifts in brocade boxes, but they brought a basket of fruit.

Some looked at me curiously, but no one took the initiative to talk to me.

Everyone lined up obediently and quietly.

It took an hour to get to the next line. After being checked by the guards, I followed the crowd to the palace banquet venue.

The eunuch led the family of four to the banquet. "Madam Anfu, Princess Huiguo, these are your seats. Don't sit in the wrong place. The banquet hasn't started yet. You can walk around the garden at will. Just don't miss the banquet."

Leng Ruoxue took a look and saw that the banquet hall was very large, with two tables on each side of the main seat, and below them were two rows of front and back tables, with 50 seats on each side, and two more rows of front and back tables at the back, also with 50 seats.

There are 100 positions in total.

Leng Ruoxue and the others were located in the middle of the right rear area.

Regardless of whether the left is respected or the right is respected, their positions are always at the back.

Almost no one in the back seats went out, only those in the front seats moved around.

Everyone was polite, nodding and smiling at the people around them, and just stayed in their own seats to drink tea and eat snacks.

When passing by the garden, I saw fresh flowers inside. Some young men and women, led by their elders, were enjoying the flowers and chatting.

None of the four members of their family knew each other. It was a bit cold outside, so they didn't wear cloaks today and gave up the idea of ​​going out for a walk.

"The county lady can have some cakes first."

Molan reminded Leng Ruoxue.

Leng Ruoxue just remembered that the dishes at a typical palace banquet... were cakes and pastries for her father, mother and brother.

Molan was whispering to Leng Ruoxue about the people in the front row, but she was interrupted by Leng Ruoxue after just a few words.

"Sister Molan, we are here just to see the world. We shouldn't have any interaction with those nobles."

Molan smiled, quietly poured tea for Leng Ruoxue, and said nothing more.

My mission this time seems to be very easy.

The pastries in the palace were very delicate and melted in the mouth. There were 6 pieces in a plate. Leng Ruoxue liked peach pastries very much and finished them in 6 bites.

Molan called the eunuch at the back and gave him a tip. After a while, the eunuch asked the maid to bring a few plates of cakes and replace the cakes on the table for four people that had been moved.

Seeing that Leng Ruoxue's table could be served with pastries, the people at the two tables next to them also called the eunuchs waiting at the back and gave them tips. As a result, the eunuchs said that the number of pastries was limited and they could not arrange it themselves.

The seats were close, so Leng Ruoxue also heard it.

The person next to him looked at the empty snack plate in front of him and smiled at Leng Ruoxue embarrassedly.

"Sister Molan, why can't they get any cakes?"

"I showed the eunuch my token when I gave the reward."

Molan didn't explain much.

"Then please help the two tables next to us, Sister Molan, so that everyone won't be embarrassed."

Molan nodded and talked to the eunuch behind her.

After a while, a maid came over and changed the plate of pastries.

But there were only 5 cakes on the plate, not full.

The people at the two tables also found out and served tea to Leng Ruoxue to thank her.

But I didn't dare to move the cake anymore.

Leng Ruoxue felt that this palace banquet was really stingy, not even providing enough pastries, and she didn't hold much hope for the dishes that followed.

"Don't mind, County Lady. People in the palace treat people differently based on their appearance. You don't have to do that. The young master arranged for me to take care of you because he was afraid that you would be wronged when you entered the palace. As long as it's not the real queen, it won't be a big problem."

Leng Ruoxue never asked Molan anything, and everything was done according to the rules. Molan felt that she was useless.

It's useful now, so of course it won't be wasted.

After sitting there bored for a while, people in the front seats began to sit down one after another. Leng Ruoxue knew that the palace banquet was about to begin.

The banquet hall suddenly became brighter and everyone looked at the lights above their heads in surprise.

The maids collectively cleared the cakes on the table and served wine to each seat, filling it up.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

"The Queen is here!"

"The prince has arrived!"

......

The big shot finally showed up.

The people in the front row stood up, and the people in the back row also knew what to do and stood up.

"Long live my emperor!"

"Long live the Queen!"

Everyone kowtowed.

"No gifts for all the ministers!"

The palace banquet officially began.

The emperor took the lead in paying homage to his ancestors. It was a long procession, but the position was too far back, so Leng Ruoxue didn't hear it clearly.

Everyone followed suit and poured wine.

Then they toasted and everyone drank.

Then they talked about something else and everyone sat down and drank.

The maids began to serve the dishes and the singing and dancing performances also started simultaneously.

After the song and dance performance was over, the eunuchs collected the gifts from each table and began to announce the position, name, and gift from their seats, and then opened them for the emperor and empress to see.

The person who was supposed to report the gift stood up, then sat down again. The emperor and empress nodded and smiled.

They were all gifts with names that had good meanings. After the eunuch finished reporting, he took the gifts and left.

It’s not the value of a gift that matters, it’s the thought that counts.

Some are clever and attract everyone's attention, but most of the time it's normal.

"The gift is just a formality. There will be rewards later as a recognition of the court officials this year."

Molan explained to Leng Ruoxue in a low voice, "The reward was basically decided in advance."

Leng Ruoxue nodded, it was just a formality.

The eunuch announced seamlessly, and all 100 tables were quickly reported. The fruits of Leng Ruoxue and Liu Ruxu also opened everyone's eyes.

The clothes of the family of four made everyone happy, even the emperor and empress smiled and talked to the people around them.

Then it’s time to give rewards.

Those who were called by their positions came forward to receive their rewards and express their gratitude.

Leng Ruoxue couldn't hear what was said and just ate her food in peace.

If you don’t eat it now, it will get cold later and it will be wasted.

Next time I have the chance, I will make myself a loudspeaker. Otherwise, I can’t hear anything and I have to pretend to listen carefully, which is too hard.

The family of four were so busy eating that they didn't even hear the name of their home.

Leng Ruoxue said that her family had nothing to do with the palace banquet, and the dishes at the palace banquet would get cold soon, so the important thing was to hurry and taste the dishes in the palace.

So Madam Anfu and Princess Huiguo, whose names were called, quickly put down their chopsticks, swallowed what they had in their mouths, wiped the corners of their mouths with handkerchiefs, and were about to step forward to receive the reward. At this time, Leng Yuxuan was still gnawing on a chicken thigh in his mouth.