After the death of the previous emperor, the Empress Dowager became arrogant

Ten days passed quickly.

The conditions of Empress Dowager Yuan and Wen Chengyu never improved.

I don’t know if it’s really because the poison in their bodies is too strong, or if Ye Jun is just a half-baked poison master.

At this time, Yuan Qing could only cheer up and help organize the banquet.

The banquet arrangements had been handed over to the Ministry of Rites and Guanglu Temple a year ago, so she didn't need to worry about this.

All she could do was to unite with Eunuch Shun and other trusted aides to continue the drama together.

Eunuch Shun is one of the elders in the palace, and no one is more knowledgeable about human relationships than him.

Simply put, she is the one who keeps the place in check.

Yuan Qing sat on the stool, his calves shaking uncontrollably.

Wow, she wasn't nervous at all when she was competing with so many people for business.

This is just a small scene, don't be nervous, don't be nervous...

The more I think about it, the more nervous I get!

Qing Dai noticed Yuan Qing's strange behavior and comforted her, "Miss, don't worry and do it boldly. We are here to help you in everything.

It is possible that the young lady will go out first and then His Majesty and the Queen Mother will wake up."

"I hope it's as you say." Yuan Qing patted her hands.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

The bell outside rang three times.

This means that the invited guests have begun to enter the palace one after another.

There is a banquet hall in the palace that is specially used for receptions, and there are several palaces around it for guests to rest.

Before the banquet begins, all guests will wait in the room until the bell rings, and then they will enter the hall in order under the guidance of palace maids.

Since ancient times, the most important thing at a banquet has been the food.

The banquets for His Majesty's enthronement, the crown prince's appointment, the princess's marriage and other important national events all have more than a hundred dishes of the highest standards.

The ingredients used include not only pork, sheep and other animals, but also bird's nest, abalone and other delicacies from land and sea, which is extremely luxurious.

As the host of the party was not there, none of the guests dared to eat the food without permission.

It was quite peaceful at the beginning, and people all found three or two familiar friends to talk to.

But after waiting for a long time, people gradually started whispering.

"Your Majesty and the Queen Mother haven't appeared for such a long time. Could something have happened in the palace?"

"Impossible. If something really happened, would they let so many people in? Isn't that inviting a wolf into the house?

Look at the expressions of those princes, they are eager to lead their men into the palace the next moment. "

"Shh! How dare you say such things in public!"

"I heard that His Majesty and the Queen Mother both seem to be ill..."

"You heard it too. I thought I heard it wrongly."

"That's right, but it didn't last long before it was suppressed. I think it's probably true."

"..."

Yuan Qing was still sitting in the Qinghe Hall.

Eunuch Shun couldn't help but worry when he heard the reports from the young eunuchs.

It's true that it's the Empress who is not anxious, but the eunuchs are getting anxious to death.

How come the Empress sits so steadily?

Yuan Qing glanced at him.

Why rush? The highlight always has to come last.

How can you show your identity without delaying?

After feeling that the time was about right, Yuan Qing slowly stood up, placed his hand on the crook of Eunuch Shun's arm, and said, "Let's go."

Eunuch Shun immediately smiled and shouted, "Get up and attend the banquet!"

Qingdai and Hongyu followed behind, one on the left and one on the right.

They are the most stable of all the maids, with the most experience. It is most appropriate to bring them to such an important occasion.

She did have some thoughts about Hongyu.

The palace maids and attendants outside the hall all lowered their heads and followed. From a distance, it looked like there was a long human-shaped tail behind Yuan Qing.

When they reached the banquet hall, Eunuch Shun was the first to go to the door and announce, "The Empress Dowager Qing is here!"

The whole scene suddenly became quiet.

Everyone stared at the door.

Supported by Eunuch Shun, Yuan Qing slowly walked into the banquet hall.

This was the first time Yuan Qingqing officially appeared in front of the public.

Although people had heard before how beautiful the daughter of the Yuan family was and how talented and famous she was, no one had ever seen her, so they just treated it as a rumor.

But now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I know that the rumors are true.

Yuan Qing was sweating profusely.

Today she put into use all the etiquette she had learned in her previous life and this life.

Only she herself knew how difficult it was to maintain her demeanor while wearing a hair crown weighing nearly five kilograms on her head.

My neck hurts, my head hurts, and my scalp hurts even more.

She missed her three-meter-long bed, her stuffed bear, and her little servant...

Bah, bah, bah, the latter doesn’t count.

Although he was already tired enough, Roudun was still chattering in his sea of consciousness:

[Yes, just like that, show off your heroine's aura! Look at those men, their eyes are all lit up, this is how a heroine should be treated!

Oh, yes, first take the left foot, then the right foot...】

【Shut up! 】

Yuan Qing was so shocked by what it said that he almost forgot how to walk the normal path.

The seats at the front of the banquet were reserved for Wen Chengyu and Empress Dowager Yuan.

Her position was originally below that of the other concubines, but in order to indicate her status, Eunuch Shun placed her next to Empress Dowager Yuan.

There was no one present who had a higher status than her, so she didn't need to greet him and could just sit down.

Yuan Qing took a quick look and found that only half of the people on the list were present, which seemed to mean that the other half had not yet attended the banquet.

There are still many people with ulterior motives.

Eunuch Shun stood in front and said, "Your Majesty and the Queen Mother will be here soon. The Queen Mother has ordered that you can have your meal first."

"As you wish." The guests responded in unison.

After all, Eunuch Shun is the chief eunuch appointed by His Majesty. It is better to have him speak than Yuan Qing, a stranger.

After Eunuch Shun left, Yuan Qing stayed at the banquet to entertain others.

Whether it was to find out the situation or to curry favor with Empress Dowager Yuan and His Majesty, some people started talking to Yuan Qing.

"Your Majesty's outfit today is truly magnificent," a woman sitting next to her praised.

Yuan Qing mobilized the cheat sheet that he had prepared long ago.

The person in front of me turned out to be the wife of Marquis Cheng'en.

Unlike other marquis families, the title of Cheng'en Marquisate is not hereditary, but must be obtained through military merit from generation to generation.

If one generation fails to achieve it, the title will be extinct from that generation.

Marquis Cheng'en obtained his title through fighting on the battlefield, as did his only son, and his wife was the legitimate daughter of the Duke Rong's mansion, which has a long history of scholarly descent.

This family is a rare upright family in the Yuan Dynasty and is worth making friends with.

If someone else had said this, Yuan Qing would have thought it might be sarcastic, saying that she was stealing the show.

But this lady would not do that. Not to mention her well-read education, her family background alone would not allow her to raise such a descendant.

Yuan Qing put down the cup and said with a smile: "Thank you for the compliment, Madam. Your outfit is really modest and luxurious, which really suits your temperament.

I thought it was a girl from a certain family just now. "

No matter how many holes there are, flattery never wears out. There is no woman who doesn't like to hear people praise her youth.

The wife of Marquis Cheng'en was no exception.

After hearing Yuan Qing's praise, he immediately smiled.

Looking at it this way, she does look like a little girl.

If a woman in her thirties can still feel like a girl, it means that her family atmosphere is good and she is not worn out by the trivialities of life.

"You're not afraid of vomiting when you say such disgusting things."

The words were not spoken loudly, but just happened to be heard by her and the wife of Marquis Cheng'en.