Chapter 1038 Post-election
The next day, just when everyone was trying to get invitations from the Chu family through connections, the invitations from the Chu family were delivered to their doorsteps.
All the ladies who were somewhat famous in the capital were invited by Princess Qinghui. Before, they were still speculating whether the rumors were false or true. Now, they were convinced that the purpose of the banquet was true.
The rumors outside are true.
The emperor wanted to use the Chu family to hold a banquet to select the queen.
Therefore, many people who did not receive invitations tried every means to get invitations, and even used money to buy invitations.
At one time, invitations to the Chu family were sold for one thousand taels of silver each.
Xia Zihan also jokingly said to Princess Qinghui, "If I had known that your invitations would be so valuable, I would have written more."
"If it's too much, it's not worth the money." Princess Qinghui curled her lips and said. "Besides, it's not my invitation that's worth money, but the queen's position that's worth money."
"Of course, the position of queen is a priceless treasure, and everyone wants to fight for it."
However, she didn't like it.
As the saying goes, be in your position, seek your duties, and fulfill your responsibilities.
It is not that easy to be a good queen. Just look at the former queen, and then look at the current queen mother. She became a widow early on and was lonely all by herself. She also had to raise so many sons and daughters for the emperor.
It can be said that the Queen Mother's illness is the result of worrying about her in the past few years.
There are not a thousand but hundreds of concubines in the emperor's harem. Entering the palace and competing with hundreds of women to fight for a man is not a matter of having enough to hold on.
I don’t know what these girls who want to be queens think.
On the day of the Chu family's banquet, dozens of beautifully dressed girls were very excited and shy when they were invited by Princess Qinghui to drink tea and chat in her yard.
It wasn't until almost noon that Xia Zihan arrived late.
As soon as she arrived, she whispered to Princess Qinghui, "The Queen Mother's illness has relapsed. I went to the palace."
"Auntie is sick again. What kind of illness is it? Is it serious?" Princess Qinghui became a little anxious when she heard that the Queen Mother was sick.
"It's okay. My master is in the palace. He will take good care of the Queen Mother." Xia Zihan was quite confident in Doctor Bai's medical skills. "As long as you complete the tasks assigned to you by the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother will definitely be happy. Maybe she will be happy. The Queen Mother’s illness is about to recover.”
"I know, I will definitely live up to my fate." Princess Qinghui also knew that the Chu family was holding a banquet today, and as the mistress, she would definitely not be able to leave.
"Chu Yu, will you be able to enter the palace tomorrow? Let's go together."
"Well, I'll pick you up at Chenshi in the morning." Xia Zihan said.
The girls in the courtyard frequently turned to look at them talking in the pavilion. It was not until the banquet was about to begin that Princess Qinghui and Xia Zihan finished their conversation and made plans for tomorrow.
Miss Li, Dou Si's sister-in-law, came over, looked at Princess Qinghui and said, "Princess Qinghui, the banquet is about to begin. Didn't I say that the emperor would come? Why hasn't he come yet?"
Miss Li had been to the Chu family several times with Dou Si and was quite familiar with Princess Qinghui, so among the group of girls, she was the only one who dared to talk to Princess Qinghui.
Princess Qinghui frowned and said, "The emperor has a lot of affairs. He may be entangled in some affairs. If you are not willing to wait, then we will start the banquet first."
The Queen Mother was ill, and Princess Qinghui was in a bad mood, and her tone was a bit harsh. Miss Li was so embarrassed that she died of embarrassment on the spot, and said with a weak smile, "There is no unwillingness, Princess Qinghui, everyone is willing to wait."
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We have been waiting all morning. We will not give up halfway and will continue to wait. Otherwise, the whole morning's efforts will be in vain.
No one dared to refute what Princess Qinghui said.
When the banquet started and everyone had finished the banquet, the emperor still did not appear. The girls who came had disappointment on their faces. Everyone sat for a while, until the sun was about to go down and everyone had to say goodbye and go home. Chu Fei flew over and reported, "Princess, the Crown Prince sent news just now that the Emperor has arrived in the front yard and will be here soon." Will come here.”
Her words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing splashes of water.
The girls were extremely excited, all beaming with joy, and some even dragged their maids to the side hall to touch up their makeup.
Princess Qinghui curled her lips and lowered her voice and said to Xia Zihan, "Why can't I find a suitable one? These girls look frivolous and are not easy to raise."
"The Queen Mother wants a daughter-in-law, isn't she just looking for someone with a strong personality?" Isn't this what the Queen Mother wants?
"The emperor is looking for the queen. Of course, we must listen to the emperor on this matter."
Princess Qinghui said of course.
She has always been conceited and considers herself noble. She has never looked down upon outsiders, let alone just a few little girls.
The emperor came over soon, accompanied by Chu Yuexi and Chu Jingqi, Ao Tianchen was also there, and Fox.
The fox also came.
Even his family Chu Lin came to join in the fun.
As soon as Chu Lin saw Xia Zihan, she decisively abandoned the fox and ran over, "Master, if there is a girl you like, please point it out to me."
Xia Zihan glanced at her and said amusedly, "It's not my choice, so what's the use of my fancy?"
"So, the master really has someone he likes?" Chu Lin's face was full of curiosity and gossip, "Who is it? Can you tell me first?"
"Of course... no."
Xia Zihan was too lazy to satisfy her curiosity.
Chu Lin chuckled and stayed beside Xia Zihan shamelessly.
The ladies were very excited when they saw the emperor. They all stepped forward to salute the emperor, hoping to leave a good impression on the emperor.
The emperor looked at them one by one until he had seen all the girls, then he withdrew his gaze and lowered his eyes.
His heart and face were very calm. He didn't look like he was here after the election, but more like he was here to stroll in the garden.
Seeing that, Princess Qinghui and Xia Zihan were both worried about him.
A group of noble ladies became even more anxious when they saw the emperor's expressionless face.
Suddenly, the emperor's gaze shot towards Xia Zihan, and his scorching gaze seemed to burn Xia Zihan.
However, the next second, he was blocked by Chu Jingqi's figure.
Chu Jingqi said expressionlessly, "Your Majesty, it's almost time for you to leave the palace. If your Majesty is unsure, please go back to the palace and think about it slowly."
"No, I have already decided." The emperor stood up and looked at Xia Zihan again, "I think the behavior of these noble ladies is not as good as that of the maid next to Chu Yu. Aqi, otherwise, you can accept her As a foster sister, I will propose marriage another day.”
The emperor pointed his finger at Chu Cong, who was standing behind Xia Zihan, and smiled.
Xia Zihan stared at him with wide eyes, "What do you mean, you want to marry Chu Cong?"
(End of chapter)