Chapter 220: Longevity Chapter
Chapter 220: Longevity Chapter
Li Rongle bowed to Zheng Yuanshan and said, "Prime Minister Zheng, His Majesty said that it's okay for children to play a little, so don't punish them too harshly, just teach them well."
"Princess An Ning will have to be in charge of the birthday celebration tomorrow!"
Zheng Yuanshan rolled his eyes. "Alright, I got it. I'll punish her by making her kneel in the ancestral hall. I'm sorry for scaring His Majesty and the Queen today. I'll trouble General Manager Li to apologize on my behalf. After my daughter has been punished, I'll bring her to the palace to apologize."
"Thank you, Prime Minister Zheng. I will take my leave now." Butler Li said goodbye with a smile.
Zheng Yuanshan asked Wei Jingshu to go back to the yard first, while he went to see off Manager Li himself.
"Prime Minister Zheng, the emperor is not angry. He has always been magnanimous. It's just that you need to pay more attention to your daughter's education." Butler Li kindly reminded him.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Li. It's getting late today. I'll buy you some good wine some other day." Zheng Yuanshan said with a smile on his face, smiling like a fox.
He also took out a purse and handed it to Manager Li. Although he knew that Li didn't need it, but when it comes to social interactions, isn't that the way it is?
In the end, all the brothers and sisters went to kneel in the ancestral hall obediently, except Zheng Wanning, who did not have to kneel. After all, she was a girl, unlike her brothers who were thick-skinned and tough.
The brothers stared at Zheng An Ning with resentment on their faces. They couldn't understand how a person could cause such a big disaster.
Zheng Anning's scalp was numb from being stared at, so he had to apologize: "Brothers, I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
Zheng Yunchen asked seriously, "No, you are right, we are wrong. We have to take all the wine off your table from now on."
"Yes, that's right." Zheng Yunxuan also felt that it made sense.
Even Zheng Yunyu and Zheng Yunfei nodded in agreement.
"
But what if I want to drink?" Zheng Anning asked tentatively.
"Then let's drink at home," Zheng Yunxuan said leisurely.
Zheng Anning knelt on the mat, twisting and turning like a maggot, and refusing to kneel properly.
Zheng Yunxuan's face was full of black lines, "Can you kneel down properly!"
At this moment, there was a gentle knock on the door outside.
Everyone saw Ruyi coming over with a pile of quilts. Those who didn't know would think that the quilt had become a spirit and was flying up.
"Miss, I've brought you and the young masters some blankets."
Fortunately, there was no one guarding outside the ancestral hall, so she walked in casually.
"Ruyi! You are really my lucky star, I love you! Muah." Zheng Anning said in surprise.
"Oh, Miss, please be low-key. I know I am very good." Ruyi said embarrassedly.
Ruyi put down the quilt and spread it out for Zheng Anning, one quilt on the ground and one quilt covering her, just right.
The Husky followed behind him, wagging its tail and scurried in with a stealthy look in its eyes.
Run in front of Zheng Anning to show your presence.
The brothers saw Zheng Anning lying in bed and about to fall asleep.
Zheng Yunxuan hurriedly pulled Ruyi, "Where are our beddings?"
"Yup!"
"Wait, take these two first, I'll find someone to deliver them to you."
"Oh, second brother, if it doesn't work, you guys can just squeeze in." Zheng An Ning squinted comfortably in the quilt and picked up a storybook casually.
As he thought about it, he took out a few more books from the space and gave one to each of them.
Zheng Yunchen looked at the storybook in his hand, "The Prime Minister's Peasant Wife", and his handsome face instantly turned red.
"What the hell! It's totally disgraceful."
"Oh, brother, this is your fault. This was written by Master Lin. It's super good. If you don't want to read it, give it back to me." Zheng An Ning pouted.
"Really? You guys don't know what's good at all."
Zheng Yunxuan was holding "My Wife is the Richest Person in Jiangnan" and suddenly he seemed to understand, "Brother, this one is suitable for you."
"Ah! Mine is 'The Princess Is So Charming,'" Zheng Yunyu said loudly.
"Hey, you single guys, just watch and learn how to fall in love. Don't say that I, your sister, don't care about you."
[It turns out that I have carefully calculated the budget for them! After reading this, they will no longer be unable to pursue their sister-in-law. ]
Four brothers: ...
She is the most unreliable one. Do they still need her to worry about them?
In this way, under the influence of Zheng An Ning, the brothers accompanied her in reading storybooks in the ancestral hall.
Fortunately, someone delivered meals to them on time, and Zheng Wanning also kept sending them snacks.
The brothers and sisters quarreled until the day of Wanshou Festival.
Since he had caused trouble at the banquet a few days ago, Zheng An Ning specially rubbed a few pills for Emperor Xuanwu.
They are all elixirs for strengthening the body and prolonging life, ensuring that he lives to the age of ninety-nine with great vigor.
Soon it was the day of the Wanshou Festival, and the whole family dressed up to attend the banquet.
Zheng Anning was still very excited. After all, the emperor's birthday banquet was so grand, wouldn't it be great to see it?
During the Wanshou Festival, the emperor and the people celebrated together. The streets were decorated with ribbons, flowers and other items, making it very festive and lively.
In order to demonstrate his benevolence, Emperor Xuanwu would parade his court officials through the streets so that the people could admire their talents.
The group dispersed at the palace gate, and Zheng Yuanshan and Wei Jingshu earnestly urged Zheng An Ning not to cause trouble.
The family split into three groups, with the mother and her two daughters, a pair of brothers, and Zheng Yuanshan going alone to the place where the court officials gathered.
[I heard that on His Majesty’s birthday, a full banquet of Manchu and Han cuisine will be prepared, with delicacies from all over the world being served. ]
At this time, a maid beside the queen came over and greeted her:
"Mrs. Zheng, the Queen is waiting for you and the two young ladies."
"Oh! Excuse me, where is the Queen?"
"Madam, please. The Queen is meeting with all the ladies in Fengyi Palace."
Zheng An Ning didn't want to go and wanted to sneak away, but Zheng Wan Ning held his hand.
"Sister, hurry up and catch up, you still have to apologize to the Queen!"
The three of them arrived at Fengyi Palace and bowed politely, "Greetings to the Queen Mother."
"Get up and sit down!"
The Queen was dressed up today, sitting in the first seat, wearing a phoenix robe that made her look dignified, elegant and noble. She was very happy to let people take a seat.
[Wow! The Queen looks so beautiful in this phoenix robe. The craftsmanship is amazing. The phoenix is so lifelike that it looks like it is about to fly.]
When the queen heard this, she sat up straight, smiling from ear to ear with joy, and thought to herself that this little girl has good taste.
Don’t you see this phoenix robe? It was made by the embroidery bureau in the palace. The owner is the most skilled embroiderer in the Great Zhou, who specializes in making dragon and phoenix robes.
"An An, come here, come over here," the queen waved at Zheng An Ning, motioning her to come over.
There were already many ladies in the palace, and they greeted Wei Jingshu familiarly.
Zheng An Ning walked to the Queen's side in confusion, "Your Majesty, you look really good today."
"Tsk, is there honey on your little mouth? Or are you still drunk? You said that I am a witch," the queen said with a joking look on her face and pretended to be angry.
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