There are bandits attacking

Chapter 143: Birthday Banquet

Chapter 140 Three: Birthday Banquet

The night came as promised, the moon was not visible in the sky, and the stars were shining brightly.

At this time, the palace is brightly lit, just like daytime, full of laughter and laughter.

Because it is not the emperor's birthday banquet, almost all the people at the dinner are royal family members, and there are also some Zhao family members. The banquet is more like a family banquet, but for the queen's birthday, many things must be observed, and red tape is a must. few.

As Zhang Jiu, who has always been used to being casual, he didn't like it very much. He was not in high spirits during the first half of the dinner. It was not until after the group visited and gave the congratulatory speech that Zhang Jiu began to have some energy.

According to the link, next should be the time for the princes and princesses to present filial gifts one by one. According to the order from the oldest to the youngest, Zhang Jiu and Qin Ce should be ranked second, behind Qin Yi, that is, Said extremely forward.

In order not to be disturbed while enjoying the food, Zhang Jiu didn't start the car before giving the gift. After waiting for Qin Yi to present the birthday gift, Zhang Jiu and Qin Ce walked forward with empty hands, "My son respectfully wishes mother and queen to prolong her life." Compared with Nanshan, every year is like today, every year is like today, every year is better than every year."

"Ce'er, Xiao Jiu, what about your birthday gifts?" In the seat above, Qin Hongyuan looked at Zhang Jiu with a smile. Of course he didn't think that Zhang Jiu would come empty-handed, but he couldn't help joking, "Xiao Jiu, you won't You're so stingy that you can't bear to give gifts on the queen's birthday, right?"

"Father thinks too much." Zhang Jiu lowered his eyes to hide his helplessness, and then said, "Why would my son be reluctant to give gifts? Even if the mother wants the stars in the sky, the son will find a way to give them to the mother's happiness." Queen Mother"

"Xiao Jiu, are you not afraid that I really want you to pick the stars in the sky?" Zhao Chan also joined Qin Hongyuan's ranks. The two of them now have a hobby, which is to see Zhang Jiu being cornered. , Dare to be angry but dare not speak up.

"I believe that my mother is gentle, gracious, considerate, and will not make any unreasonable and excessive demands that my son cannot do." Zhang Jiu directly blocked Zhao Chan's words.

"You really know how to talk." Zhao Chan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Well, I won't embarrass you, but I still want this gift. If you can't come up with something that satisfies me, I won't accept it. of"

It's obviously a gift, why is it so difficult for him?After Zhang Jiu thought about it for a while, he felt that this was definitely a bad place for the emperor and the empress, but he is also a newcomer, so it's fine if he doesn't take care of it, and don't make things difficult, okay?Sighing, Zhang Jiu clapped his hands and asked someone to bring the things up.

Since it’s my birthday, I can’t live without a birthday cake. This is Zhang Jiu’s birthday gift in addition to the fireworks. Because the technology is not yet mature, Zhang Jiu can’t make a multi-layered cake like the one on TV, but a two-layered cake It is still possible.

"What is this?" Seeing the cake in front of her, Zhao Chan's eyes were full of doubts. From the sweet smell emanating from it, Zhao Chan judged that it should be eaten, thinking that Zhang Jiu really had a lot of tricks, There are so many different ways to eat.

"After returning to my mother, this is a birthday cake." Qin Ce answered, "Xiao Jiu specially made this for your mother, and there are words written on it. Did your mother see it?"

Zhao Chan lowered her head, and sure enough, she found the bright red words 'Shoubi Nanshan' on the cake, "Okay, Xiaojiu, don't worry, I like the gift you gave me very much, this time you will pass the test."

"Mother's queen" Qin Ce interrupted Zhao Chan, reminding her that there are other surprises, "The birthday cake will be used later, Xiaojiu's birthday gift has not been delivered yet."

"Oh" Qin Hongyuan looked at Zhang Jiu with smiling eyes, the birthday cake was already a surprise, and Zhang Jiu would have a bigger surprise, "Xiao Jiu, what birthday gift do you have, why don't you bring it up quickly

"Father, you can't get this birthday gift, it's for viewing," Zhang Jiu said, pointing to a wide field of vision, "Father, Empress, look this way, a good show is about to begin."

As Zhang Jiu's voice fell, there was a loud sound not far away, and the dark sky brightened, and one after another fireworks appeared.Everyone present was stunned by this scene, and there was no expression other than admiration.

"Xiao Jiu, are these the fireworks you mentioned? Sure enough, the flowers in the fire are so beautiful." Under the cover of the sleeve robe, Qin Ce tightly held Zhang Jiu's hand. In his eyes, no matter how beautiful the fireworks are, they are not as beautiful as Zhang Jiu. One-tenth of nine.

Zhang Jiu nodded, feeling the strength in his hands and turning his eyes from the fireworks, because he had seen a lot, Zhang Jiu didn't feel much about it, just a little nostalgic, but looking at Qin Ce illuminated by the lights, Zhang Jiu's Heart skipped a beat suddenly, and said with a smile, "It's not as beautiful as Jun"

Fortunately, everyone's attention is on the fireworks, and no one has noticed that these two people are flirting openly in public, otherwise they will definitely be shocked by them, and maybe some people will come up to remind - public places, please pay attention to the impact .

The sound in the ear gradually disappeared, Zhang Jiu turned around and saw the halo painted by the fireworks at the last moment, and said with a smile, "The main event is coming soon."

Following Zhang Jiu's words, a thunderous sound resounded through the entire palace, and the night sky seemed to be illuminated. Although it was short, everyone could see clearly that it was the four words - Shoubi Nanshan.

So far, all the birthday gifts that Zhang Jiu prepared for Zhao Chan came to an end.Zhang Jiu looked at Zhao Chan with a smile on his face, and asked, "I don't know if the son's birthday gift can still win the eyes of the queen mother?"

"Okay" Zhao Chan couldn't think of any other words of praise except for the good word. With an undisguised smile in her eyes for a moment, she nodded to Zhang Jiu repeatedly, "Xiao Jiu, I like your birthday gift very much. Gong You is the most satisfying birthday gift in his life, I understand your intentions, and I will reward you very much."

Hearing that there was a reward, Zhang Jiu was overjoyed immediately, and bowed to thank her, "My son, I thank the queen mother for the reward."

Before Zhang Jiu's smile completely dissipated, Qin Hongyuan said, "Not to mention the queen, even I like this birthday gift very much, the queen is a little jealous of you."

"What's the matter, just ask Xiao Jiu to prepare a copy for the emperor at the emperor's birthday banquet." Zhao Chan smiled, "Xiao Jiu, you have to remember, your father's birthday is not too far away."

"Hey——" Qin Hongyuan waved his hand to stop Zhang Jiu who was about to nod his head, "Some things are amazing only when you see them for the first time. You are so unique on Queen Xiaojiu's birthday. You won't let me down on your birthday, will you?"

"What the father said is" Zhang Jiu could only answer in this way. He hasn't seen the emperor who asked for gifts by name?Isn't this embarrassing?If I had known that this time he should be low-key and low-key again, so as not to be in the limelight, now it's all right, I am looking for trouble for myself, it really is self-inflicted.

"What was the name of this thing just now?" Zhao Chan suddenly remembered and asked.

Seeing Zhang Jiu lowering his head in frustration and sinking into self-blame, Qin Ce took the words consciously, "After returning to mother, this is fireworks."

"Fireworks" Zhao Chan pondered for a while, but it was quite suitable. "The sky is blooming in countless moons, and the colorful clouds surround the platform. The stars are scattered when they fall to the ground, and the sound of rain comes from the sky. Fireworks, good!"

"The queen is so talented." Qin Hongyuan praised, looking at Zhao Chan, he suddenly felt that she overlapped with the shadow in his memory, and now he couldn't tell who he was seeing more and more.

Zhao Chan smiled softly, like a hundred flowers blooming, "Your Majesty, you are absurdly praised, and the concubines are talking nonsense, how can it be compared to the Emperor?"

"It's okay to talk nonsense. If the mother is serious, people like me should really find a hole in the ground. Don't be modest, mother." Zhang Jiu, who came out of depression, praised, he also figured out Well, wait until Qin Hongyuan's birthday, if he can think of a good idea, he will do it, if he can't think of it, he can only do that, anyway, Qin Hongyuan can't really do anything to him.

"In my opinion, Xiao Jiu, you are the one who is truly humble. Based on the birthday gift you gave me, who would dare not say that you are talented? Your Majesty, do you think so?"

"The queen is right." Qin Hongyuan agreed with this very much.

"Father, I'm just playing tricks. The queen mother is the real talent. If you keep boasting, I don't think I need a hole in the ground. I can drill a hole in the ground." Zhang Jiu wrinkled his nose and said.