"Then let the Lord Supervisor hold a New Year's Eve state banquet on my behalf and entertain the princesses and ministers."
Jun Lingyun said it in an understatement. A first-class minister with such an important role in supervising the country cannot be left as a decoration. He must be put to full use.
Chu Yunxi's lips parted slightly, and after a long while, she hesitated and said:
"Is this really possible?"
Historically, there has been no such precedent. Ministers regard it as an honor to be able to enter the palace and have New Year's Eve dinner with the emperor.
Will the Chu family be too ostentatious?
Jun Lingyun looked at Eunuch Fu, who quickly stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"
"I once said in front of the courtiers that I would personally teach Jian Guo and I must not break my promise. On New Year's Eve this year, I will leave it to Lord Jian Guo to host the royal New Year's Eve palace banquet."
Jun Lingyun looked like he was entrusting Jun Zifeng with a heavy responsibility.
"Ask him to entertain the emperor's relatives and all the ministers. I and the queen will not participate, so that the supervisor can have a good training."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
As soon as Eunuch Fu received the order, he heard that Jun Lingyun had another imperial order.
"In addition, the New Year's Eve dinner between me and the queen will be hosted by the General Chu's Mansion. You go and pass on my instructions, and prepare a few more bites for your father-in-law and mother-in-law."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Just as Eunuch Fu was about to leave, Jun Lingyun reached out to call him back:
"Since the General Chu's Mansion is hosting the New Year's Eve celebrations for me and the Queen, we cannot let my father-in-law and mother-in-law work hard and waste money. Please go ahead and send all the needs of me and the Queen to General Chu's Mansion."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now."
Eunuch Fu smiled and stepped back, thinking that the emperor indeed has eight hundred tricks.
It was clearly a gift, but it seemed like General Chu's mansion had suffered so much and suffered so much loss.
Chu Yunxi knew that it seemed wrong to do this, but secretly she was happy. She could really go back home and celebrate the New Year with her whole family.
Jun Lingyun puffed up his chest and enjoyed his wife's grateful and adoring eyes.
In General Chu's Mansion, Mrs. Chu was talking to General Chu:
"My children are all getting married and starting a business. This year is the busiest year in our family. It's a pity that the whole family is reunited, but Xi'er is missing."
Even for Brother Sikong, she sent someone to send invitations, but she could not invite her daughter home. Mrs. Chu felt disappointed.
The feeling of being able to see each other on weekdays and being reunited during the New Year is always different. I really miss my family even more during every festive season.
"Madam, don't think so, we will be able to see Xi'er after the new year.
The Emperor has been impeccable with our Chu family and Xi'er. We must not say such things again.
I believe that in the palace, with the Emperor’s company, Xi’er will definitely have a good year.”
Mrs. Chu nodded with red eyes, she understood the truth.
She just thought that the whole family was in good order, but Xi'er was not there, and she felt sad for a moment.
"Master, Madam, Eunuch Fu, who is with the Emperor, is here."
The boy ran in to report. General Chu and Mrs. Chu stood up in a hurry and looked at each other. They both saw doubts in each other's eyes.
Why is Eunuch Fu here? Could it be that the emperor has some decree that he wants to convey to the Chu family?
The two of them hurried to the courtyard and greeted Eunuch Fu.
"Eunuch Fu, why don't you come in person? Come in and invite me."
Eunuch Fu handed over:
"General Chu, Mrs. Chu, tomorrow, the emperor and the queen will come to the general's residence to celebrate the New Year. I have specially ordered this old slave to come and deliver the message. I hope that General Chu and Mrs. Chu will not find it troublesome."
When Mrs. Chu heard this, she cried with joy.
She really had her wish come true, and she was still regretting that her daughter could not return home. The good news came immediately.
General Chu asked Eunuch Fu carefully:
"Eunuch Fu, don't the Emperor and the Queen need to host the royal palace banquet? The Emperor and Queen come to our Chu Mansion to celebrate the New Year. Is it possible that we can afford such a great honor?"
Madam Chu finally recovered from the surprise and turned to worry.
Yes, the emperor comes to celebrate the New Year at the residence of his ministers. What should the other ministers think?
Mrs. Chu still understands the principle that a big tree attracts the wind.
Eunuch Fu replied loudly:
"General Chu, the emperor knows that preparing for the New Year is really tedious and tiring, and it has disturbed the general's mansion. He specially asked our family to prepare New Year gifts as compensation, so General Chu should not refuse anymore."
General Chu's eyes widened. The emperor was shameless. No, no, how could the emperor be shameless? He had seen how wise and wise the emperor was.
This is asking him to act obediently after getting an advantage! General Chu got off the donkey along the slope and hurriedly responded:
"I accept the order, and I will definitely share the worries of the Emperor and the Queen. Even if the Emperor arranges for more people to come, as long as I can fit in the general's palace, I will receive them well and live up to the Emperor's trust."
Eunuch Fu had a smile on his face and was already sighing in his heart:
Sure enough, if you are not a family, you will not enter the same family. General Chu is really knowledgeable and knowledgeable!
"Bring it in!"
Eunuch Fu gave the order. The palace of General Chu immediately became lively.
"Grrrr, rattle, rattle, hum, hum..."
General Chu and Mrs. Chu were dazzled for a moment as they looked at the lively chickens, ducks and rabbits in the cages, as well as the wild boars that were brought in with their hooves tied, and the live fish that were brought along with water in earthen basins.
After Mrs. Chu was shocked, she quickly ordered her servants.
"Come here, please quickly place these rewards in the kitchen."
"Yes, ma'am."
The fruits, vegetables, and royal wine followed the living creatures, and they followed them to the kitchen.
What came next was a set of exquisite utensils.
A set of glazed tea cups, a set of white jade wine cups, a set of red gold tableware, a set of blue and white porcelain bottles...
Eunuch Fu called people to send them inside.
General Chu and Mrs. Chu looked at each other as they looked at the sets of valuables being moved into their general's mansion like water.
Are you sure the emperor is here just for a New Year's Eve dinner and not for a short stay?
"You guys, be careful. This is a fine rosewood table. Don't knock it. And the screen..."
Eunuch Fu turned around and asked Mrs. Chu.
"Mrs. Chu, you just have to tell me where these things should be placed. The old slave from the province is gone, and you can continue to work on your own."
Mrs. Chu looked at General Chu and asked, "Is it okay to order the people in the palace like this?"
General Chu nodded. Since Eunuch Fu said so, it must be the emperor's signal. They didn't need to refuse. He didn't want to burden his wife.
Mrs. Chu then smiled at Eunuch Fu and said:
"Well, then, Father-in-Law, let me put the things in the front hall."
The New Year's Eve dinner is to be eaten in the front hall. Once it is done, there is no need to move it twice.
"You all follow Mrs. Chu's instructions and put them wherever you are told."
"yes!"
Eunuch Fu gave an order, and the entourage followed the order. Not only did they carry the things to the front hall, they also placed them in perfect order in one step.
The liveliness of the Chu family has attracted many onlookers. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and everyone, whether it is the court or the academy, has already closed their baths.
Once people have free time, they prefer to watch the fun. No, it's a discussion again.