Steel Dynasty - Chapter 383

[Chapter 383 Family Banquet]

A red sun gradually disappeared on the horizon, and the lanterns on both sides of the road in the palace were lit up by small yellow doors one by one.

At the beginning of the lanterns, the palace looked magnificent under the light of the lanterns. The beauty of the ancient style made Xiao Ming feel a little calmer.

After talking to Concubine Zhen about some common things at Bishui Pavilion, Feng Deshui came to urge them to go to Fulin Palace.

At this time, the prince, concubines and princesses have arrived at Fulin Hall, and the royal banquet is about to begin.

As Concubine Zhen walked towards Fulin Palace, the palace maids who happened to pass by her along the way cast charming glances at Xiao Ming from time to time.

Concubine Zhen smiled and said nothing. She naturally understood what was going on in the palace. Now that Xiao Ming was at the height of his power, these palace ladies were all looking forward to being favored by Xiao Ming.

In this way, they can have a comfortable life for the rest of their lives.

After all, there are still maids in the palace who are attracted by the prince and fly up the branches to become phoenixes. However, this also shows the change in Xiao Ming’s status. He did not have such treatment before.

The two of them soon arrived at Fulin Palace. Just as Feng Deshui said, the prince, princess, and concubines in Fulin Palace were all here.

Seeing Xiao Ming’s arrival, some princes and princesses younger than Xiao Ming stood up and saluted him.

Xiao Ming is no longer the Xiao Ming he used to be. Although these princes and princesses are young, their mothers and concubines are very shrewd.

Before the family dinner started, they had already explained how to treat Xiao Ming.

Crowded and lively occasions always make people feel better, and Xiao Ming also returned the favor one by one.

At this moment, a pretty figure came to Xiao Ming, stretched out her white and tender hands,

“Did Brother Qi bring me a gift? I’ve run out of perfume.” Princess Xiangcheng pouted, pestering Xiao Ming for a gift.

As soon as she spoke like this, the other little princes and princesses followed suit and ran over and stretched out their hands to Xiao Ming, all looking eager.

Many concubines smiled when they saw this.

At this moment, Xiao Ming’s mood suddenly turned gloomy. At least there were some younger brothers and sisters in the palace who had no ill intentions toward him.

Not all of them were enemies on Li San’s list. For example, Princess Xiangcheng. Her mother-in-law died young. Later, after Xiao Ming went to Qingzhou, Concubine Zhen felt that she had nothing to rely on, so she took Princess Xiangcheng into her lap. He usually raised his own daughter. Princess Xiangcheng was only seven years old at that time.

Now six or seven years have passed, Princess Xiangcheng has grown into a little beauty, and it was precisely because she was adopted by Concubine Zhen that Princess Xiangcheng has always regarded Xiao Ming as her older brother.

That’s why Princess Xiangcheng behaved so intimately with Xiao Ming.

“The gifts are all outside the palace, and they are indispensable for you.” Xiao Ming rolled his eyes.

“Hehe, seventh brother is the best to me.” Princess Xiangcheng’s face had two dimples, and she returned to her seat with a smile.

It is actually very pitiful for a princess with no background. In a place like the palace, having no background means that she is at the mercy of others. Those princesses who were sent to the barbarians for marriage were all because they did not have a rich family background.

Princess Xiangcheng had just left when a boy of about fourteen years old stood next to Xiao Ming, “Brother Qi, can I go fight the barbarians with you?”

“Are you Zi Yan?” He looked at the boy carefully. , Xiao Ming tried hard to recall, this seemed to be the Ninth Prince.

“It’s rare, it’s rare. I thought you didn’t remember me, Brother Qi.” Xiao Ziyan said with a smile.

Xiao Ming smiled helplessly. Xiao Ziyan didn’t have much to do with him now, but he would soon have a deeper relationship.

Because Xiao Ziyan wanted to call Fei Yue’er cousin, for no other reason than that his mother was Fiji’s younger sister, the current imperial concubine.

Patting Xiao Ziyan’s shoulder, Xiao Ming laughed. It seemed that he was not alone in Chang’an. He finally understood Concubine Zhen’s good intentions.

He said to Xiao Ziyan: “Okay, as long as Father agrees, Seventh Brother will take you to see what a battlefield is.”

Xiao Ziyan turned to Xiao Wenxuan sitting in the main seat in surprise and said: “Father, Seventh Brother said that he is willing Take me to fight the barbarians.”

Since Xiao Ming entered Fulin Palace, Xiao Wenxuan’s eyes were focused on Xiao Ming. Seeing Xiao Ming’s expression gradually softening, he knew that he had taken the right step.

In the past, Xiao Ming was always alone and seemed to be rejected by this big family. Now he will understand that he is not only the seventh prince, but also the seventh brother of these princes and princesses.

He also has a responsibility to maintain the honor of the royal family.

“Hahaha…, well, in that case, I will let you out when you get a few years older.” Xiao Wenxuan laughed.

Xiao Ziyan danced happily after hearing this and ran back to his seat.

After playing with the little princes and princesses for a while, Xiao Ming found his seat and sat down.

Seeing everyone seated, Xiao Wenxuan clapped his hands, and the family banquet officially began.

Suddenly the singing and dancing came on stage, and the whole Fulin Hall was immediately in a happy mood. Xiao Wenxuan was also in a happy mood and drank frequently.

Xiao Ming was enjoying the singing and dancing while looking across the way. King Wei and King Yong were also there.

When his eyes came into contact with King Wei, King Wei’s eyes flashed and he immediately picked up the wine glass and pretended to drink, while King Yong raised his wine glass from a distance to face each other.

Xiao Ming smiled. This time he came to Chang’an, all the good things were yet to come.

It seemed to be a pure family dinner. Xiao Wenxuan only focused on drinking and having fun, and did not mention government affairs at all.

Seeing other princes raising their glasses to toast Xiao Wenxuan, Xiao Ming followed suit. An hour passed and the family banquet was coming to an end. At this time, something sounded from Xiao Ming. He said: “Father, in a few months we will be here.” The New Year is coming, and after this wedding, my son will return to Qingzhou. I am afraid that I will not be able to celebrate the festival with my father, so I specially brought some gadgets to my father. “

” Ming’er is really filial, and she always thinks about it. Father brought a gift, let him see what it is.” Xiao Wenxuan’s face was filled with joy, and his tone became more and more affectionate towards Xiao Ming.

Xiao Ming smiled and said: “I have brought this thing, and I asked my father to follow me outside the palace. I also want to use this thing for this wedding. I hope my father will agree to transfer it to the Ministry of Etiquette.”

Xiao Wenxuan He became more and more surprised, so he said to the prince and concubines, “Let’s see what new thing Qilang has come up with.”

At this time, the sky outside was completely dark.

As soon as Xiao Wenxuan finished speaking, the younger princes immediately cheered and ran outside. They all knew that this seventh brother was a very powerful person.

The prince, second prince, third prince, and fourth prince looked displeased. Once Xiao Ming came to Chang’an, they would have no chance to show their faces.

The prince, in particular, looked at Xiao Ming with vicious eyes, but he suddenly laughed strangely again, seeming very proud.

(End of chapter)