Everyone in my harem is talented

Ci'an Palace.

Lu Liniang left the palace and returned home on the second day after meeting the queen.

Because the Queen Mother had something on her mind, no matter how funny Lu Li'niang tried to please her, it would only be temporary.

She really couldn't calm down, so she sent Lu Liniang back.

Ci'an Palace is far away from the palaces of concubines and rarely has contact with the concubines dowagers in Jing'an Palace.

It was a huge palace, but with only one master, the Queen Mother, it seemed a bit deserted compared to other palaces.

"Mother, this is the first time I've hosted your feast since I married into the palace. I have no experience.

I was afraid that something might go wrong and spoil your fun.

After tossing and turning, I had to get up and read the regulations of previous Christmas festivals overnight, and drafted a few rules.

I just fell asleep in the middle of the night, and as soon as I opened my eyes, I came to consult with you.

After hurrying as fast as I could, I finally arrived at Ci'an Palace. When I looked up, the sky was just beginning to turn white.

Did I disturb my mother's rest by being so unstable? "

Shen Ningyue asked respectfully with her eyes lowered and a faint smile on her face.

The Queen Mother sat at the head of the table, dressed simply and comfortably. She said cheerfully:

"Just follow the old practice and don't worry too much.

As I get older, I sleep less and wake up before dawn.

You've been running around for my birthday, and if I still blame you, and if others know about this, they will definitely call me an old and confused mother-in-law who is deliberately making things difficult for her daughter-in-law. I don't know what's good for me!"

"Long live the Queen Mother,

The children in the palace are all still young, so why is their mother so old?

Your Majesty reigns supreme in the universe, and is also the Queen Mother's child. No child does not need the love and care of his mother.

I am shallow and ignorant.

This unworthy daughter-in-law is still counting on the help of her mother to help the little princes and princesses to start their own families!"

"Okay, okay, I wonder if Zhier has any instructions for my birthday this year?"

Empress Dowager Lu leaned forward slightly.

"Your Majesty told me that this year's feast day must be held more grandly than in previous years.

So that you can relax,

It will also make the palace and its subjects lively and bustling, and wash away the bad air of this year."

Shen Ningyue paused and continued:

"Mother, you don't know that His Majesty also told me without any courtesy,

He said he was worried that I would mess it up.

Let me inform my sister, Concubine Yi, and my sister, Concubine Zhen, to help me with your celebration.

When I first heard these words, I thought it was a sign of distrust towards me!

I won’t agree.

Think about it carefully.

Sister Concubine Yi is calm and steady, and has experience in organizing the Holy Festival for you in previous years; Sister Concubine Zhen is your favorite niece, and she understands your thoughts best.

With them here, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Mother, although His Majesty has been busy with state affairs and rarely comes to see you, he has you in his heart!" Shen Ningyue's eyes were filled with sincerity and earnestness.

She knew in her heart that His Majesty had asked Concubine Yi and Concubine Zhen to assist her in organizing this year's Holy Festival, not with the intention of diluting her power. In these troubled times, this would actually reduce the risk for her.

Shen Ningyue felt vaguely uneasy. The harem was not peaceful, the situation was turbulent, and she didn't know what accidents might happen.

There are only a few concubines in the harem, what else can happen?

She must send people to keep a close eye on the two pregnant concubines, Concubine Hui and Concubine Li!

Not long after she entered the palace, Concubine Yi gave birth prematurely and the second prince, Crown Prince Zhaohui, died young.

Although it's not her fault, who knows how those who don't know the inside story will make random guesses and frame her.

It would be best if both children could be born safely, or at least one of them could survive.

It would be better to keep the two of them confined to their own palaces. It would be too dangerous with so many people coming and going at a banquet.

"Okay, okay! I know Zhier is a filial child, and you are also a good child!"

Zhier, he won’t pursue the matter anymore!

Empress Dowager Lu's eyes were full of joy and relief.

"Mother, when I left the Jiaofang Palace, I sent people to the Luanyi Palace and Hanzhang Palace to summon Concubine Yi and Concubine Zhen.

Calculating the time, they will be here soon.

At that time, we sisters will borrow your place to discuss the rules of the festival together.

Will it bother you?"

As soon as Shen Ningyue finished speaking, she saw a palace maid coming to report that Concubine Yi and Concubine Zhen were asking for a meeting outside the palace.

"Quickly call them both into the palace." The Queen Mother said hurriedly to the palace servants.

Turning back, he said to Shen Ningyue, "How could that be? I am relieved now. I am finally at ease.

You guys can discuss it then, don’t blame me for being a hindrance.”

"Your humble concubine and your concubine greet the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager be blessed with good health!" The two of them saluted in unison.

"Get up quickly and come and sit down." The Queen Mother waved to Meng Wuyue and Lu Xiyin.