Zhen Huan is still in love, and her sister's goal is to become the queen mother

For the New Year's Eve banquet, Huimin wore her newly made lilac-colored lace palace dress. She even dressed in a more formal way, which was both worthy of her status and not too high-profile.

"At this palace night banquet, our young lady will outshine all the other beauties. Her beauty is unique, and this dress makes her look even more youthful and beautiful. Once you see her, you will never forget her."

Huimin couldn't help laughing when she saw Ruyi showing off and trying to make her happy.

"Well, you are the only one who is talking nonsense. Take my silver-plated gold-embellished longevity hairpin and put it on."

This hairpin is festive and suitable for wearing on New Year's Eve, and it is elegant and graceful.

However, Ruyi said happily when she thought about her young lady appearing at the night banquet, such a grand occasion where she would be present in front of the princes and relatives and would be able to meet the master and his wife.

"My lady, the purple-gold hairpin from Lishui that the master made for you is also the best. You look so noble and beautiful wearing it."

Huimin glanced at Ruyi. Ruyi knew she had said the wrong thing as soon as she saw Huimin's expression and quickly apologized.

Huimin was not angry. She personally helped Ruyi up and patted her hands soothingly.

"I know you did it for me, but..."

Your confidants must understand what you mean so that you can avoid making big mistakes. Only by having a good mouth can you avoid alienation over trivial matters.

Huimin looked at Ruyi and explained the truth to her:

"Your young lady, it's too conspicuous for me to wear it now. It's not suitable for my position. I will bring it to you after I am promoted to concubine."

"If it wasn't such a grand occasion as the New Year's Eve banquet, I wouldn't have worn the longevity hairpin. Wearing something appropriate to your position is inappropriate. Even if the emperor doesn't care now, it would be a big mistake if he loses favor one day."

Ruyi knew that her mistress should be careful with her words and actions, and should be cautious in everything she does in the palace. Although she understood this, she felt sorry for her mistress, who did not have a free life and had to be careful with her dressing.

"My lady, you are the first among the newcomers. Although Concubine Shen is favored by the Emperor and is studying to assist in the management of the six palaces, you are also a noble lady like her, and you have an additional title. Not to mention the other ladies, who can surpass you."

Ruyi, you are too superficial and don't have a long-term vision. Huimin just looked at her deeply and sighed softly:

"Ruyi, the beautiful scenery before your eyes disappeared without a trace. You have to be careful in this palace. You understand this principle."

Huimin said no more, only said:

"Okay, it's almost time, let's go. Ruyi, arrange for Xiaolingzi in Yimei Garden to keep an eye on it tonight. Shunxin, you accompany me to the palace banquet."

Huimin arranged the affairs of the palace and was in a very good mood.

Lian Shunxin said:

"My lady is in a good mood tonight. Can she see the master and his wife?"

"Well, not only can we see our father and mother, but there will also be a big show to watch in the evening. The stage has been set up, and we are just waiting for the actors to come on stage."

Without waiting for Shunxin to think it through, Huimin went out with a smile on her face.

At the palace night banquet, Huimin's seat was relatively close to the front. Several princes had arrived, and Huimin tried hard to find her father and mother.

It has been half a year since I last saw Huimin since I entered the palace. Although she appeared to be as calm as a mountain, she had actually been searching among all the ministers.

High-ranking ministers and ladies of noble birth could attend the banquet, and my father also came.

But it was really hard to find him among the crowd, and Huimin was still looking for him anxiously.

Then I heard the young eunuch shouting:

"Your Majesty, the Queen has arrived."

Huimin had no choice but to retract her gaze and stand up to salute.

Huimin didn't want to hear the emperor's clichés about not being restrained.

Before the emperor could say a few polite words, Prince Guo started chatting with the emperor.

Huimin also looked up at the man who was the crush of countless girls. Well, objectively speaking, he did look good, handsome and young.

But it was better to just look at Prince Guo. Huimin couldn't help laughing when she thought about the Emperor meeting Zhen Huan as Prince Guo.

Prince Guo is young, about twenty-four or twenty-five years old, full of vigor and vitality. The Emperor is almost forty years old, but he doesn't even look at his own age and still thinks he is a handsome young man.

He has the nerve to say that he is Prince Guo, not even afraid of sticking his tongue. He doesn't feel guilty at all and has no self-awareness at all.

Thinking about these things and looking at the two of them again, there was an inexplicable comedic effect, and Huimin's mouth corners couldn't help but pull up.

When the emperor glanced at this, Huimin laughed even more happily. The emperor was stunned, and also laughed and looked away.

Is the emperor being sentimental again? Silang, haha.

Huimin's mood suddenly became particularly good.

The emperor chatted with the princes, and the concubines were also having a good time. The whole night banquet was very lively.

The emperor emphasized that Nian Gengyao had quelled the rebellion of Lobsang Danjin, and on the surface he looked very happy and his face was full of smiles.

"What a great Nian Gengyao, what a great General Nian."

After praising Nian Gengyao, the Emperor drank with Concubine Hua. The Nian family is now in high spirits.

Seeing Concubine Hua's happy expression, Huimin also smiled faintly and took a sip of wine.

As the saying goes, "A fire cooks oil, and a prosperous country must decline." History is a mirror, and we can know the rise and fall of things.

How can one who is too successful have a good ending?

Didn’t my own father do the same during the Qianlong period?... Huimin’s desire to fight is also related to this.

Seeing the guests all beaming with joy and enjoying themselves, Huimin felt that this superficial splendor was boring.

Ama? After searching for a long time, Huimin finally saw Ama at home. Ama was also looking at her. Although he occasionally chatted with his colleagues around him, it was clear from his eyes that he put all his attention on Huimin.

Although those eyes could not be seen clearly from such a distance, Huimin felt that there were tears in Ama's eyes for some reason.

Ortai moved his head slightly in a certain direction. Huimin understood and turned her head as well, and saw her mother.

The mother over there also had a look of concern in her eyes. When she saw Huimin looking over there, she even touched the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

My dear mother, you have been thinking about me...

Huimin's heart felt warm. Her heart, which had slowly cooled down in the palace, gradually warmed up, and her tiredness was swept away.

The lighthouse in the distance illuminates my way home, and my sky becomes bright.

Looking at her father and mother, Huimin just wanted time to go slower and slower, without any intrigue or deception, and away from the harem's open and secret attacks.

There was a sudden noise from the emperor's side. Seeing that the emperor looked like he wanted to go out for a walk, Huimin looked at Hongmei in the corner.

This is because he misses Queen Chunyuan. The scene brings back sad memories and he wants to go out to miss the beauty.

Huimin looked at her father and mother, hoping that the emperor would leave soon so that she could concentrate on thinking about her family.

"My dear lady, the emperor has ordered that the ladies will be in the palace for quite some time. If their parents are coming to the palace banquet, the concubines can go and meet them."

Huimin didn't expect such a pleasant surprise, and she smiled and rewarded the young eunuch with some golden melon seeds. The young eunuch smiled so much at the generosity of his master that his teeth were showing.

After the emperor left, the atmosphere at the banquet became much more relaxed, so Huimin went down to meet Ortai and Xitala in the middle of the banquet.

"Min-erh has suffered."

Mai just looked at her daughter who had grown up overnight with tears in her eyes.

Ortai remained silent for a long time.

But Huimin thought that tonight was a really good day, as her family was reunited and the emperor was having a lot of fun.

What will happen this time? I am looking forward to it.