Chapter 54 The Empress Dowager's Birthday, Li Yi Was Poisoned
The Queen Mother's birthday, even if she doesn't want to make a big deal, the size is still not small.
All high-ranking concubines in the palace had to come to celebrate her birthday.
Song and dance performances are also indispensable.
The emperor handed over the preparations to Li Yi, and he is now habitual, if there is anything, just leave it to Li Yi to do the work.
In terms of favor and trust, in the eyes of outsiders, Li Yi is definitely around the emperor.
Regarding this, Li Yi just wanted to pooh the emperor's face.
Ma De, I have never seen this kind of person. He does not give money for work, but he has to pay for everything by himself, and he will not be reimbursed when it is over.
Shameless than him.
"Eunuch Li."
A little eunuch sneaked up to Li Yi's side and whispered a few words, and Li Yi's face immediately became cold.
After contemplating for a while, he went to find the emperor.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager's birthday was two years ago. In order not to burden the national treasury, she kept it simple."
"This year, why don't we give her a surprise, invite civil and military officials, and hold a grand event, so that people all over the world can imitate the emperor's filial piety."
"Li Yi, you are more and more in line with my wishes." The emperor took a sip of tea, "I will leave this matter to you."
"Small obedience."
Li Yi bowed and retreated, cursing inwardly, and did not mention money.
The inner treasury is cleaner than his face, what the hell, he has to put money in it himself.
Looking back, I have to find a few corrupt officials to slaughter and fill up the money bag.
"Mother, Xiao Yizi sent someone to tell you to look at him at night, melons and fruits are available, but other things..." Xia Ling stuck to Xiao Qingyue's ear, and shook his head at the end.
Xiao Qingyue glanced at Concubine Rong, and she was the only one who dared to do it on the Queen Mother's birthday.
"It's been a long time since there was any good news from the palace. The emperor's heirs are weak, and the Ai family is very worried. Now that Xiao Zhaoyi is here, you have to work hard to spread the word for the emperor."
As the queen mother said, she cast her eyes on Xiao Qingyue, with a bit of joy in her eyes.
She is well aware of the situation in the palace, but Concubine Rong, with the Taiwei Mansion behind her, no one can do anything to her.
The other concubines, even if they were pregnant with dragon heirs, they couldn't keep them.
Behind Xiao Qingyue is the Xiao family, Concubine Rong may be a little more scrupulous.
The son-in-law is of course important, but the emperor and the empress have such a fight, and they don't know how long it will take.
An emperor, who has been on the throne for several years, has no princes under his knees, what does it sound like.
The emperor can't be forced to favor Lu Li, the queen mother is now looking forward to Xiao Qingyue giving birth to a grandson.
The concubines responded in unison, and their eyes fell on Xiao Qingyue, envious and more meaningful.
There are many concubines in the palace who are pregnant with dragon heirs, but only one Concubine Shu was born safely, but she didn't prevent Concubine Rong from plotting against her, and she almost killed two people. Since then, her body has been injured, and she has never conceived again. .
This is also the reason why Concubine Shu will fight Concubine Rong to the death and not even make superficial efforts.
Xiao Zhaoyi, such a clear and cold person, how can he be Concubine Rong's opponent, and I don't know how long this pregnancy can last.
It's okay if you don't show your feelings, but if you can move, it may be heartbreaking.
Facing these thoughtful gazes, Xiao Qingyue's expression did not change, she just sat indifferently.
With a bit of pity, the Empress Dowager asked Xiao Qingyue not to come to the Palace of Compassion and Ning to pay her respects if she had nothing important to do after today.
By reducing the number of meetings with Concubine Rong and avoiding that woman's attention, Xiao Qingyue's baby will be able to be born safely.
Concubine Rong just smiled at the empress dowager's thoughts, and no matter how hard she tossed about, it turned into blood tonight anyway.
After returning from the queen mother's place, Xiao Qingyue retched, Xia Ling quickly brought her wild jujube to press, and the mother's baby reacted greatly.
"He's quite a troublemaker." Xiao Qingyue rinsed her mouth and smiled weakly.
I don't know if it's as solid as Li Yi, caressing her belly, Xiao Qingyue has kindness in her eyes.
It's the Empress Dowager's birthday, since the emperor has held a banquet and invited them, how can all the officials not go.
Speaking of which, they hadn't seen the emperor for half a month.
In the current morning dynasty, whether the emperor comes or not depends entirely on his interest, well, he is generally not in the mood.
But it really doesn't matter whether he comes or not, it's usually a matter of discussion, if you talk about it in front of him, he only needs to nod his head and it's over.
Except for those who had just entered the official position, rushed forward with enthusiasm, and didn't see the situation clearly, at the meeting, I persuaded the emperor to put political affairs first, and everyone else should do what they should do.
Li Yi's ability to handle affairs is really not in vain, and time is tight, but he held a grand birthday banquet, and he couldn't see the slightest sense of haste.
The emperor was very satisfied, he just liked this kind of servant who didn't need to worry about him.
Doing things beautifully, but also obedient.
If Zheng Yanzhuo was like Li Yi, why would he be worried.
The dinner was harmonious and well-mannered, and everyone was happy to do it.
The empress was grounded, and the seat next to the emperor naturally belonged to Concubine Rong, "Your Majesty, I see that sister Xiao hasn't moved her chopsticks since she started the banquet. Maybe it's because pregnant people can't eat hard."
"The plate of almond tofu on our table, she should be able to eat it, why don't you ask someone to bring it over."
Concubine Rong showed her virtuousness, everyone's eyes followed her words, and they all focused on the plate of tofu. They almost all reacted in one direction, maybe it was something added.
The emperor's eyes were fixed, but only for a moment, he smiled lightly, "Aifei is careful, come on, bring it to Xiao Zhaoyi, if you can't eat it, don't force it."
The emperor looked at Xiao Qingyue with hints in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, the yam soup here has not been touched by my concubine, and Empress Zhaoyi will definitely like it." A beauty said.
"Let's send it to Xiao Zhaoyi together."
Before the emperor could speak, the empress dowager said, she glanced at Luo Mei, she was quite sensible.
"Tofu is not as good as yam, and the soup is more nourishing. You can use it more." The Queen Mother said warmly to Xiao Qingyue.
She is a smart person, she should know what to touch and what not to touch.
The queen mother still values the dragon heir in Xiao Qingyue's womb.
So she will speak out this time.
Li Yi watched this scene quietly, and took a few steps forward.
"Your Majesty, the stewed meat on the table of Empress Zhaoyi may be very uncomfortable for a pregnant woman. It would be a pity to take it away and pour it down. It would be better to reward the little one." Li Yi looked begging for grace.
The emperor was happy to satisfy him with such a small matter.
Li Yi quickly thanked her, walked over in two or three steps, knelt and sat beside Xiao Qingyue, nodded to her, picked up the chopsticks, and ate the braised pork on the plate.
This kind of palace banquet, the portion is really not much, a plate of stewed meat is only three yuan.
Xiao Qingyue looked at Li Yi, subconsciously worried.
He told her not to eat, but begged on his own initiative. It must not be that simple.
Li Yi pleaded guilty to Xiao Qingyue, retreated to the emperor's side, and did not interact with her during the whole process.
Facing the meals brought by Concubine Rong and Beauty Luo, Xiao Qingyue looked at Li Yi, who nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Xiao Qingyue asked Xia Ling to scoop up half a bowl of yam soup for her.
Just as Xia Ling scooped up the first spoonful, Li Yi spat out a mouthful of black blood.
This sudden change immediately caused everyone to exclaim.
Li Yi fell to the ground, curled up, with a painful expression, and black blood kept overflowing from the corner of his mouth, which was obviously a symptom of poisoning.
(End of this chapter)