usatvline Chapter 169: Mid-Autumn Festival in the Palace
Chapter 169: Mid-Autumn Festival in the Palace
Zhan Jingxuan was speechless for a long while, and finally he said helplessly: "Brother, it's getting late, you and the sister-in-law should go back to the palace quickly."
Zhan Jingchen was eager to take the person away quickly.
Tang Xiluo looked at Tang Xirou with a worried look on his face, "Big sister..." Can she stay in the palace for one night?
Zhan Jingxuan quickly said: "Sister-in-law, Rou'er was frightened today and is tired. She needs enough rest..." Please don't stay and cause trouble.
Although he didn't say the second half of the sentence, everyone could hear his daring intention.
Tang Xiluo curled her lips. Although she really wanted to stay and accompany her elder sister, this was someone else's territory after all. The other person had already asked to leave, so she felt embarrassed to stay.
"Big sister, I'm going back first. I'll come to the palace to accompany you in a few days... just in time to bring you some new ointment."
Zhan Jingxuan then did not speak to stop him.
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On the carriage back.
The man looked thoughtful.
Tang Xiluo glanced at him from time to time, "Why are you so worried? It has nothing to do with you anyway, and you are not the one who suffers."
The ones who suffered today were her eldest sister and her third sister, but Tang Xiyue totally deserved it, it was just a pity for her eldest sister.
The man laughed out loud: "How do you know I'm worried?" He was just thinking about the girl's identity. He was not worried at all about today's palace banquet.
"My eyebrows are almost wrinkled together. It's hard not to know."
At this point, the little girl became interested, "Your eldest brother is really interesting, the most shameless person I have ever seen."
Zhan Jingchen also nodded in agreement, "Indeed, it's a pity not to send him to the opera troupe."
Tang Xiluo pursed his lips. How dare he criticize others? When it comes to acting, aren't they all the same? This should be something she's inherited from her ancestors, right?
All the way back to the palace.
The palace was brightly lit, with lanterns hung high in every dark corner of the house.
The housekeeper, maids and guards came over one after another, and everyone had a smile on their face.
Zhan Jingchen frowned. What was going on today? He hadn't even started giving rewards yet, so why were they already so happy?
"Old slave, this servant/subordinate comes to see the prince and princess!"
Zhan Jingchen nodded: "Everyone get up."
There is something unusual in the palace today. The lights are so bright and everyone is so happy...
Tang Xiluo was very excited. "Butler, have you arranged everything I asked you to do?"
The butler hurriedly replied: "Reporting to the princess, everything has been arranged."
The little girl nodded with satisfaction.
"Great, let's get started!"
Zhan Jingchen turned to look at her in confusion, "What's the matter? What are you starting?"
Tang Xiluo was extremely happy. Holding the man's hand, he walked towards the center of the courtyard in the mansion.
As he walked into the center of the yard, the man was completely stunned.
This arrangement is like a small family dinner! However, there are all kinds of strange things in it that I have never seen before.
"What does this mean, Lolo?"
The little girl was very excited, "It's a midnight snack! We also celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in our mansion. This is called hot pot. It's delicious."
Zhan Jingchen was silent.
Tang Xiluo didn't bother to care whether he agreed or not. After all, she was the hostess of the mansion, so it was okay for her to take everyone in the mansion to have a hotpot.
"Tonight there is no distinction between high and low, everyone can eat as much as they want in the mansion, and I will pay for all the expenses!"
Smelling the aroma of the boiling red oil, Tang Xiluo couldn't wait any longer.
The food at the palace banquet looked really good, but she didn't eat much. One reason was that she wanted to come back and eat hotpot, and the other was that she didn't dare to eat anything she wanted to stay alert.
There are so many people at the palace banquet, what if someone is really poisoned? This is not a meal in the Queen Mother's bedroom, so many people are gathered together for a meal.
Everyone was shocked to hear the princess's rude words and knelt down one after another. They didn't dare to overstep their boundaries!
Zhan Jingchen smiled helplessly, "Everyone, get up. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival. Don't be restrained. Follow the princess's arrangements."
"Yes! Thank you, Lord and Princess, for the reward!"
Even if it was just a meal, it was a reward from the prince and princess. They had never seen this way of eating, but they had to eat it even if it was poisonous because it was a reward from the master.
There were five or six hotpot tables of varying sizes in the courtyard. Tang Xiluo, Zhan Jingchen, and Xiaoyu sat at one table, the housekeeper and Lei Er and Lei San sat at another table, and the rest were two tables for maids and two tables for guards. All the people in the mansion were accommodated, and at this moment the mansion was like one big family.
Everyone's taste buds were completely awakened when they smelled the fragrance. Although they didn't know how to eat it, it smelled so delicious.
Tang Xiluo demonstrated and explained to them, and soon everyone got the hang of it and started to cook the meat.
Xiaoyu glanced at Lei Shijiu who was standing still next to her, and waved.
"Brother, what are you still standing there for? Come and eat."
Lei Shijiu seemed to be dreaming. Such a warm scene... He had never felt it in his more than ten years of life. It turned out that the master and the subordinates could eat and drink together. The master was generous and the subordinates were loyal...
He sat next to the butler, feeling mixed emotions. He suddenly felt that reaching a high position was nothing special, and such an ordinary and happy life was more meaningful.
Zhan Jingchen took a bite of the meat, and his pupils dilated slightly. It tasted really good! This was the first time he had seen this way of eating in his life, and it tasted surprisingly delicious.
Although the maids and guards were a little restrained, they still ate with great satisfaction.
Xiaoyu suddenly stood up: "Everyone! I have also prepared Mid-Autumn Festival gifts for everyone!"
Everyone turned their heads to look at him.
Xiaoyu gave Lei Shijiu a look, and the two of them quickly moved several large boxes out of the guest room.
Then Xiaoyu took out the mooncakes one by one and distributed them to everyone.
"This is a pastry I made myself, I hope you don't mind it."
Everyone bowed and said, "Thank you, Master Tangxi, for the reward!"
He is the princess's personally recognized younger brother, and even the prince recognizes his identity, so he is also half the master of the palace. The master personally makes pastries for them, which is the blessing they have earned in their lifetime.
Xiaoyu waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. You're welcome." Everyone helped him a lot when he came here. He lacks love in modern times and rarely receives any kindness.
So after coming here, I am deeply touched by everyone’s kindness, which may be something they are used to.
It is natural and reasonable for servants to take care of their masters.
But for me, it is warm and hard to ask for, especially for the butler, who is kind to all the young people in the mansion from the bottom of his heart.