Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 934
Zhengyang Palace and Changqing Palace at noon.

The palace banquet hosted by Emperor Yongtai of the Chinese Empire for civil and military officials and their families officially kicked off.

Lu Hao and the Queen, escorted by the imperial guards, slowly walked into the hall.

"Greetings to the Emperor! Greetings to the Queen! Greetings to all the empresses!"

All civil and military officials and their families shouted in unison with great momentum.

"Pingshen! Pingshen..."

Lu Hao waved to everyone.

"Dear dear friends and family members, I am deeply gratified that officials at all levels of the Chinese Empire have worked hard on imperial affairs in the past year. Today I am hosting a banquet for all civil and military officials, as well as your family members. I would like to thank you personally. Without your support, their work wouldn't be as good as it is..."

"On the occasion of the approaching New Year, on behalf of the Imperial Cabinet, the Imperial Royal Family, and the Imperial subjects, I wish you all a Happy New Year in advance!"

"Please raise a toast together, wishing the Chinese Empire prosperity, and wishing all the subjects of the Empire a Happy New Year! Family reunion!"

Lu Hao gave a simple speech and raised the wine glass in his hand.

"Long live the emperor, long live!"

Everyone chanted in unison again.

Everyone raised their glasses to salute the emperor and queen, and then drank it all.

"I announce that today's palace banquet has officially begun!"

Lu Hao announced loudly.

Countless palace maids filed out with delicacies in their hands, and many eunuchs came to help and started serving hot dishes one after another.

At the same time, the singing and dancing in the center of the palace also started.

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Yingyun Palace.

After Nalan Xiuting's parents took a shower, they put on new clothes and looked like beggars.

Nalan Xiuting had delicious food delivered to her, and the family started eating and chatting in her palace.

After learning that her parents had suffered a lot, Nalan Xiuting burst into tears again, causing her elders to quickly persuade her.

"Xiu Ting, you are lucky to be able to follow Lu Hao. This is your child. You must take good care of your child!"

Nalanhong said seriously.

"Yes, if you are too sad and have fetal force, you will hurt the baby."

Xiu Ting's mother also quickly persuaded.

"Dad, mother, my daughter is so happy, I won't be angry anymore, I want to protect the child!"

Nalan Xiuting covered her stomach and looked very happy.

"This kid, Lu Hao, never thought that he would be the emperor now. This shows that I didn't make a mistake at the beginning!"

Nalanhong looked very proud and drank a glass of wine by himself.

"Yes, yes, you have the foresight to betroth your daughter to him, otherwise, we may die in the bitter cold outside the Great Wall."

Xiuting's mother also laughed.

Nalan Xiuting gave a brief summary of what happened after the two entered the palace. As for how Lu Hao ascended the throne and became emperor, she only briefly touched on it.

Nalanhong didn't care about this. He was now the father-in-law of the country, and he also had such a powerful son-in-law, which cleared away the haze of the past.

In the main hall of Zhengyang Palace, all civil and military officials took turns toasting to Emperor Yongtai.

Lu Hao relied on his strong martial arts skills to accept everyone who came and drank hundreds of cups.

Because the Queen was pregnant with a child, she naturally could not drink, so she could only help him pour wine.

Civil and military officials are not good at drinking, but the officers and soldiers of the Empire's Central Army are different.

Xuanyuan Lingyu brought the soldiers of the first main army of the Central Army over to toast.

"Your Majesty, you must not forget that you are going to witness the marriage to General Zhou Yuan tomorrow!"

Xuanyuan Lingyu reminded.

"Of course I won't forget it!"

Lu Hao looked at General Zhou Yuan, laughed happily and said: "General Zhou, the wedding is tomorrow, just stop by today and drink less."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The wedding will be held at the Qianjin Building, the largest building in the city. Your Majesty, the Empress, please attend the ceremony on time!"

General Zhou Yuan said again.

"Qianjin Tower? Is it Qianjin Tower opened by the Xia family?"

Lu Hao said in surprise. "Exactly."

General Zhou Yuan responded.

"Okay, okay! The Qianjin Tower is great! The Qianjin Tower is where you marry a daughter, and you can choose a lover from a million people! I and the Queen would like to wish you a happy wedding in advance!"

Lu Haole laughed.

"General Zhou, happy wedding!"

Tantai Xiyao also interjected.

"Thank you Empress!"

Zhou Yuan quickly thanked her.

"This is my wedding gift to you!"

Tantai Xiyao took a crystal clear jade bracelet directly from her hand and handed it to her.

"Thank you Empress Empress for the reward!"

General Zhou Yuan was flattered.

The Queen's bracelet, just these words, is a priceless treasure. Not to mention the jade bracelet the Queen wears, isn't it good?
"The First Corps of the Central Army would like to thank the Queen for the reward!"

All the generals behind Xuanyuan Lingyu immediately knelt down on one knee and thanked her immediately.

"Okay, don't be too polite!"

Tantai Xiyao said with a smile.

The generals thanked the Queen again and then stood up, showing even more respect for the Queen.

After all, the Queen's gift is your grace to the First Corps of the Central Army.

Liu Ruxu also came over with the generals of the Second Army.

"All the officers and men of the Second Corps of the Central Army wish the Emperor and Queen a Happy New Year! Happiness and good health!"

Liu Ruxu said loudly.

The soldiers behind her knelt down on one knee and saluted in unison.

"Okay, no gifts for everyone! Pick up your cups, I want to have a drink with you."

Lu Haole laughed and picked up the wine glass.

All the generals raised their glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

"Your Majesty, General Zhou Yuan is getting married. You will be the witness. Our Second Army Corps is going to hold a collective wedding. Does the Emperor also want to be the witness?"

Liu Ruxu asked loudly.

"What? A mass wedding?"

Lu Hao said in surprise.

"Yes, our soldiers are going through life and death outside. This time, our Second Legion also has a happy event. Your Majesty won't favor one over the other, right?"

Liu Ruxu asked with a smile.

"Of course not, but now that the soldiers have gone back for vacation, are you sure you want to hold a mass wedding?"

Lu Hao still didn't believe it.

"Reporting to the Emperor, General Liu has this plan, but many soldiers have gone back. I guess if it is to be held, we have to make good preparations. It won't happen so soon."

General Kong Xin quickly explained.

"Hehehe... General Kong, do you have a husband you wish for? You can attend the collective wedding then, and I will witness the marriage for you then!"

Lu Haole asked with a laugh.

"Reporting to the emperor, the minister has such a bad temper that no one dares to marry him!"

Kong Xin said with a grimace.

"How is that possible? Today, I am acting as a civil and military officer of the Manchu Dynasty to help you find your marriage on the spot."

Lu Hao smiled and turned to look at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and said loudly: "Dear dear friends, every household of you has a good son. Is there any young man who likes our General Kong Xin of the Second Army of the Central Army?"

The whole place suddenly fell into silence, and everyone looked at General Kong Xin.

The iron-blooded general who had always fought decisively on the battlefield was now blushing with shame.

In fact, this General Kong Xin had many interactions with Lu Hao. At first, Lu Hao asked her to stay in Xunyang City and blackmailed the Zhou Dynasty with prisoners.

(End of this chapter)