roccoschili Chapter 215 Hong Fang
Chapter 215 Hong Fang
Normally, the full moon banquet should be hosted by several concubines who assist in managing the six palaces.
Even if Huimin and Concubine Jing don't care, there are still Shen Meiyu and Fucha Peiyun, so it will never be Concubine Jin's turn.
However, Concubine Jin pestered the emperor for a long time for this full moon banquet before he agreed to let her host it.
However, the Emperor is only preparing for the full-moon ceremony according to the custom, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not give any extra money. If Concubine Jin wants to hold a grand ceremony, she will have to find a way herself.
So, the money for the Eleventh Prince’s full moon banquet was actually paid for by the Ulanara family.
But it can be seen how much Concubine Jin cares about this time.
At the banquet, she was all smiles and her face was rosy, while Concubine Zhang stood on the side. She was not dressed as formally as Concubine Jin, but instead looked like a green leaf setting off a red flower.
Everyone's eyes were on Concubine Jin. Concubine Zhang, who was standing behind the gorgeously dressed Concubine Jin, was not even as good as a foil.
Today is clearly Lady Zhang’s big day.
But no one in the audience paid attention to her, even the emperor was only chatting and joking with Concubine Jin.
"You did a great job organizing this full moon banquet."
The emperor was smiling.
It must be good, Huimin looked at the layout and the dishes that were served one after another. The silver approved by the emperor was not enough for these things. At most, it was enough for one third. The rest would have to be paid for by Jinpin herself.
Concubine Jin also suffered heavy bleeding.
Concubine Jin also smiled and said, "This is the only big day in the little prince's life, so we naturally cannot let him down."
"Also, the emperor asked me to host the little prince's full moon banquet. I cannot let the emperor down or betray his trust in me."
After Concubine Jin said this, the Emperor seemed to be in a better mood and laughed, clapping his hands.
"Well, what a sharp-tongued Concubine Jin. Well, it's getting late, let's get started."
The emperor and his concubine sang in unison, and were in great joy, as if Concubine Jin was the protagonist of the full moon banquet.
Huimin glanced at the noble lady Zhang, who seemed to be neither fighting nor competitive. She just sat in her seat with a smile on her face.
But seeing that the emperor didn't mention her at all, his expression became a little unnatural for a moment.
Each step was carried out in an orderly manner. Concubine Jin held her head high with a smile in her eyes.
When the royal family members presented their gifts, Concubine Jin was not very happy. Those gifts could not compare with those of Hongqing, Hongyao, or even Honghan.
Jinpin's face turned pale and the smile on her face was forced.
To be honest, although this gift is not outstanding, it is not bad either. However, it does not meet Jinpin's psychological expectations.
Especially the Zhang family, even Concubine Jin felt that the gift was shabby. After all, it was the prince's full moon, so it should be more valuable.
It was not until the Ulanara family presented gifts that Concubine Jin's expression improved.
The emperor looked at the valuable items given by the Ulanara clan and smiled even happier.
The Emperor also specifically said:
"The Ulanara family is thoughtful," the emperor said, looking at Concubine Jin, "You are thoughtful too."
Only then did Concubine Jin become happy again.
But when Huimin saw the emperor's smile, she knew that the Ulanara family would be severely punished by the emperor.
Even the in-laws of the legitimate princes did not send such expensive gifts, and this Eleventh Prince has not yet been registered under the name of Concubine Jin.
You know, Chaopin has always been ostentatious. She was not like this even when she gave birth to Honghan, the emperor thought.
This Concubine Jin is too ambitious.
Ambitious, but stupid.
No matter how much you try to learn from Chun Yuan, you won’t be even slightly like him.
But after all, it was his son’s full-month banquet, so the emperor couldn’t get angry.
Near the end, the emperor gave the young prince the name Hongfang.
The emperor greeted Concubine Jin a few more times and gave her enough respect.
Concubine Jin was even more proud. When she left, the wet nurse holding the little prince followed beside her, and Concubine Zhang lagged behind Concubine Jin and the little prince by half a body.
At this banquet, Concubine Zhang was silent and seemed like an outsider.
After Hongfang was one month old, he moved to the main hall with full justification.
Concubine Jin had been waiting for a prince for many years, and finally she was able to raise a prince, but she was extremely nervous.
The entire Yonghe Palace serves Hongfang, and Hongfang takes very good care of himself.
But the Fourth Prince had a hard life. Concubine Jin's money was spent on Hong Fang, and the Fourth Prince could get very few resources from Concubine Jin.
The monthly allowance of the brothers is really nothing. Considering their spending, it is definitely not enough.
Moreover, the Fourth Prince is old, and it would cost even more money to make friends with the royal family members and get in touch with the sons of important officials.
You have to know that the money you have to spend on the road to that position is not a small amount, but tens of thousands.
That road was paved with real money.
What's more, given the Fourth Prince's situation, many people looked down on him because of his background and were unwilling to make friends with him.
Originally, the Ulanara family was standing behind the Fourth Prince, and that person even gave the Fourth Prince some face for the sake of the Ulanara family.
But now, the Fourth Prince is encountering obstacles everywhere.
The princes with good family backgrounds don’t have to do anything and people will come to them to help them, but the Fourth Prince doesn’t have this condition and can only do his best to deal with it on his own.
What makes the Fourth Prince even more disheartened is that Concubine Jin is now very wary of him because of Hongfang.
Concubine Jin was afraid that the Fourth Prince would intend to harm Hongfang.
Now in the entire Yonghe Palace, whenever the Fourth Prince goes to pay his respects, he is always polite yet cautious.
With Concubine Jin's behavior and the Fourth Prince's difficult situation, and with Cao Qinmo's instigation, the Fourth Prince gradually made up his mind.
Now that Concubine Jin was keeping an eye on him, the Fourth Prince lay low and tried his best to gain Concubine Jin's trust.
The Fourth Prince did not show any jealousy towards his younger brother. Instead, he loved him very much.
When dealing with Concubine Jin, the Fourth Prince tried his best to please her, as if he was afraid that Concubine Jin would abandon him.
"My son was reading recently, and he read the "Records of the Grand Historian" by Sima Qian, and he read a sentence. If someone gave birth to you but did not raise you, you can repay it by cutting off a finger; if someone gave birth to you and raised you, you can repay it by cutting off your head; if someone did not give birth to you but raised you, there is no way to repay you; if I did not give birth to you and raise you, I will never be able to repay you even after a hundred generations."
The Fourth Prince flattered, "This is the truth. I don't know how I can repay your kindness in raising me."
These words made Concubine Jin feel comfortable all over.
The Fourth Prince is an adopted son, and the Eleventh Prince is also an adopted son.
What Concubine Jin cares about most is that she doesn't have her own child, and the Fourth Prince's words really touched her sore spot.
Concubine Jin also smiled, "Whether it's my biological mother or my adoptive mother, they are all mothers. I naturally have a deeper affection for the one who raised me."
"Jinpin is talking about Hongfang," said the Fourth Prince, his eyes flashing.
"I have never seen my biological mother since I was born. My mother is my only mother. Your vision has broadened my horizons, and your teachings have benefited me a lot."
As he spoke, the Fourth Prince bowed deeply.
Concubine Jin glanced at the respectful and admiring Fourth Prince and softened her tone.
"Okay, I know you've always been filial, so get up."
After that, the Fourth Prince often asked Concubine Jin for advice on his own behavior and tried his best to please her. Concubine Jin also slowly regained some trust in the Fourth Prince.