Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 107 The Queen said that the Emperor’s birthday would be in 3 days, and the Emperor invited Y

The afterglow of dusk shines through the carved window lattices and shines into the magnificent palace, casting a soft halo on the vermilion pillars and exquisite murals.

The emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe with a golden dragon coiled on it, baring its fangs and claws, as if it was about to take off. He stood in the center of the hall with his hands behind his back, his brows slightly furrowed, and his expression slightly solemn.

The Empress wore a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown, with pearls dangling from her head, sparkling brightly. She moved lightly to the Emperor's side, gently took his arm, and said softly, "Your Majesty, this is your father's birthday. We must celebrate it with great ceremony and make him happy."

The emperor nodded slightly, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes. "My beloved concubine is absolutely right. Father has worked hard all his life, and this birthday banquet must not go wrong."

As he spoke, he raised his head, his deep eyes gazing into the distance, as if reminiscing about the past: "When I was young, my father taught me the ways of ruling. I have never forgotten his expectations of me. Now that he has reached his sixtieth birthday, I must make sure that everyone in the world knows my respect for my father."

The corners of the emperor's mouth rose slightly, revealing a warm smile, which was full of admiration for the retired emperor.

The Empress gently patted the Emperor's arm and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I have already arranged all matters. Rare treasures and delicacies from land and sea, purchased from all corners of the country, have been gradually brought into the palace. The Imperial Kitchen is also meticulously preparing new dishes, each of which will be of the highest quality. As for the singing and dancing performances, I have also selected the most outstanding actors, which will surely add great color to the birthday banquet."

There was a glint of confidence in the queen's eyes, and a dignified smile on her face. The curve of her mouth was just right, showing her demeanor as a mother of the country.

The Emperor turned slightly and held the Empress's hand, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "My beloved concubine is so thoughtful. This birthday banquet is not only to celebrate my father's birthday, but also to demonstrate the majesty and grace of my royal family."

"I have also issued an edict ordering those loyal ministers to come to the banquet and share the joy of family." The emperor's voice was steady and powerful, and every word was like a huge bell, echoing in the empty hall.

"By the way, Your Majesty, I heard that Yu Yu's family has made great contributions to the court. Should they be invited to this birthday banquet?" The Queen blinked, with a questioning look in her eyes.

The Emperor released the Empress's hand, placed it behind his back, and paced back and forth in the hall. After a moment, he stopped and said solemnly, "The Yuyu family, I know they have benefited the people and made invaluable contributions. I must invite them. This will also show the world that I value talents and love the people."

The emperor frowned slightly, as if thinking about something, and then said, "Pass on my decree to invite Yuyu and her family to the palace for a banquet. There must be no mistakes."

As the emperor finished speaking, the eunuch beside him knelt down and accepted the order: "Your servant obeys your order."

The Zuixian Tower was bustling with people.

The laughter of the drinkers and the shouts of the waiters are intertwined to form a unique urban melody.

The air is filled with the rich aroma of wine and dishes, which whets one's appetite.

Sitting by the window were several wealthy young men in gorgeous clothes. They were enjoying fine wine and delicious food while talking about the interesting things happening in the city recently.

One of the young men, dressed in brocade robes and holding a folding fan, waved his hand and said excitedly, "Have you heard? The Grand Emperor's sixtieth birthday is in three days. The palace will surely be bustling with activity. I heard the banquet is being personally organized by the Emperor and Empress, so it's bound to be incredibly lavish."

A young man in green clothes beside him took a sip from his wine glass, his lips curled up slightly. "Although we may not have the chance to witness such a grand event, just thinking about the scene makes me feel it is magnificent. I heard that the Yuyu family was also invited this time. This family is really not ordinary."

In the middle of the hall downstairs, a storyteller was telling legends of the martial arts world with eloquent voice, surrounded by a group of fascinated listeners.

However, amidst all the noise, many people were still discussing the birthday banquet of the retired emperor, and the affairs of the palace became the most talked-about topic among the people after dinner.

The eunuch hurried into Zuixianlou with a dignified look. After taking a quick look around, he called out in a shrill voice, "Is Yuyu and her family here? His Majesty has issued an order summoning them to the palace in three days to attend the Emperor's sixtieth birthday banquet."

He flicked the whisk in his hand, his eyes showing an unquestionable look as he waited quietly for a response. The noise around him seemed to be weakened a little by this shout.

Xiaoyu hurriedly pulled Yuyu and Lihao forward, bowed respectfully to the eunuch, and said with a smile, "Thank you, eunuch, for coming to convey the order. My family will definitely attend the banquet on time. It is truly a great honor to have this privilege to attend the birthday banquet of the retired emperor."

Xiaoyu smiled with a gleam in her eyes: "Eunuch, thank you for making this trip. The birthday of the retired emperor is a national event. I am flattered to be invited. I will make careful preparations and enter the palace on time to celebrate the birthday of the retired emperor." After saying this, she bowed slightly.

Yuyu and Li Hao also bowed and said in unison, "Thank you, eunuch."

After the eunuch finished speaking, he nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Just after taking two steps, he seemed to remember something and turned back to remind him, "Don't forget, this birthday banquet is very special. You must dress up to attend. Don't be impolite and miss the auspicious time."

After saying this, he flicked his whisk and strode out of Zuixianlou.

The diners at Zuixianlou had been staring at the eunuch, and when he left, they were in an uproar.

A bearded man slammed the table so hard that the wine glass swayed, and shouted, "The Yuyu family is really lucky to be able to celebrate the birthday of the emperor."

A scholar-like man beside him gently waved a fan, frowned slightly, and had a bit of envy in his eyes: "This is a great honor. It shows that the Yuyu family has made extraordinary contributions to the court. Even the emperor values ​​them so much."

In the corner, several women were whispering.

A woman wearing pearls and jade covered her mouth and said, "I don't know how the Yuyu family won the emperor's favor. I wish we could have such a blessing."

The other woman nodded in agreement: "Yes, if you can attend such a lavish birthday banquet, you might even get some rewards."

Cheng Chumo laughed and walked towards Yuyu's family, "Yuyu, Lihao, Xiaoyu, you are really going to be so famous! You can go to the birthday banquet of the emperor."

Qin Huaidao also came over with a smile on his face, "Yes, you can go to the palace and take a good look at it then."

Yuyu came over and said, "Of course! I'm so curious, maybe there are a lot of new and interesting things."

Li Hao smiled and said, "We must thank the Emperor for his grace this time. We must not lose our manners."

Xiaoyu looked at them with loving eyes, "Yes, thanks to the emperor for thinking about us, we can't make any mistakes."

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