kvmb Chapter 236 Wine
Chapter 236 Wine
"Empress, the person waiting beside you is not your personal maid. Hey! She is wearing the uniform of a medical officer and is from the Imperial Hospital?
Today, the Empress Dowager is having a banquet in the palace. Is it because the Empress is not feeling well or is she afraid of certain foods that she cannot eat? "At the suggestion of Concubine Wu, a concubine standing in Concubine Wu's line looked at Xu Qingyi, who was standing beside the Empress, with a sharp gaze, and asked casually.
But what he meant was, this palace banquet was prepared by your queen, are you afraid that someone will poison you?
"Mother, Your Majesty, Doctor Xu is the winner of this medical competition. When she first entered the palace, she was appointed as a sixth-rank doctor by the Emperor, which shows how skilled she is.
During this period of time, I also sought medical advice from Doctor Xu and took the medicine for a while, and I have a deep understanding of this.
This palace banquet is crowded and chaotic, and it is the hottest season. I am afraid that just in case, I will keep Doctor Xu by my side. If anyone has a headache or fever, it will be treated in time to avoid disturbing the festive atmosphere of the palace banquet. "The queen said slowly, with a faint smile on her face, and there was some deep meaning hidden in that smile.
The emperor nodded slightly upon hearing this, and turned his gaze to Doctor Xu standing next to the queen. She was wearing the uniform of a sixth-rank doctor, but she had an elegant temperament and a calm and confident look between her brows. He remembered that this woman had performed well in the medical competition. Not only was she skilled in medicine, but she was also very adaptable. She was a rare talent.
"Since the Queen values Doctor Xu so much, let her stay." The Emperor said with a hint of approval in his voice.
Upon hearing this, Doctor Xu immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, for your kindness. I will do my best to protect the health of Your Majesty and the Majesties."
The queen nodded slightly, responding to Doctor Xu's words. She knew in her heart that although this palace banquet was festive, there were many people and many things to say, so it was inevitable that some accidents would happen. With Doctor Xu here, at least there would be an extra layer of protection.
"Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, when my eldest brother was on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions, he brought back a kind of fine wine.
This wine is made from grapes. It has a mellow taste, is sweet in the mouth, but not greasy, and has a long aftertaste. It is truly a top-quality wine. This fine wine from the Western Regions is indeed unique and very different from the fine wine from the Central Plains.
I have specially prepared some for the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, hoping to add some color to today's feast. "When Concubine Wu saw that she couldn't drive Xu Qingyi away from the Empress, her eyes flickered slightly, and she looked back and forth between the Empress and Xu Qingyi.
Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother's eyes flashed with curiosity. She smiled and nodded: "Oh? I have never tasted the fine wine from the Western Regions. Since you are so interested, let me have a taste."
"Noble Concubine Wu is quite capable. The Emperor and the Queen Mother didn't get to drink the fine wine from the Western Regions, but you, Noble Concubine Wu, got to drink it first." The Queen said with a sneer, with a hint of dissatisfaction and sarcasm in her tone.
If you don't try to please the Emperor and the Empress Dowager now, when will you?
After hearing what the Empress said, Concubine Wu said slowly, "The Empress has misunderstood. This wine is presented by your brother to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager."
"Concubine Wu, I understand what you are thinking." The Empress Dowager glanced at Concubine Wu indifferently. Although she had some complaints about Concubine Wu's personality and she did not get along with the Queen, today was the banquet for her sixtieth birthday and she did not want to spoil the fun.
He wanted to stop the fight between the two of them.
Concubine Wu was relieved to see that the Empress Dowager was not angry, and quickly ordered someone to serve the wine. Several palace maids carefully held a jade plate with an exquisite wine pot on it.
"It is my fault. I should be punished. I should be punished by adding more wine to the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, and the Queen." Concubine Wu picked up the wine pot from the jade plate and walked slowly to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor to add more wine.
She has elegant manners and graceful demeanor, showing the style of a noble concubine.
"Is this wine chilled?" The Queen Mother couldn't help but ask when she saw the bright color and aroma of the wine.
"Your Majesty, there are some ice cubes in this wine jug, which will make the wine taste better." Concubine Wu replied respectfully.
However, just as Concubine Wu approached the Empress to pour the wine, Xu Qingyi stepped forward and said, "My Empress, would you like me to come?"
"You're coming? This is a family dinner, it's not appropriate for you to come.
Lord Xu, you are so nervous, are you afraid that I have done something to this wine jug?
The Empress Dowager, the Emperor, me, and the Empress have all drunk the wine in this jug." Concubine Wu dodged Xu Qingyi's hand.
Xu Qingyi was startled when she heard this, but she remained calm. She smiled slightly and replied, "Your Highness, you are joking. I just don't want Your Highness to be tired."
Concubine Wu shook the wine jug with her hand, and the ice cubes in the jug hit the wall of the jug. There seemed to be a "pop" sound, as if something was broken inside the jug.
Xu Qingyi, who was standing by, had long been paying attention to Concubine Wu's movements. She twitched her ears a few times and listened attentively to the movement of the wine jug in Concubine Wu's hand.
But with that 'pop' sound, it seemed that the ice in the wine jug broke, but the sound did not seem to be very strong, more like the sound of something being gently knocked.
Xu Qingyi frowned slightly. The sound seemed like the ice was hollow, as if...
Xu Qingyi didn't know what she was thinking about, and her expression changed slightly.
On the other side, Concubine Wu heard the 'pop' sound in the wine jug, and seemed to sense something in her hands. A faint smile appeared on the corner of Concubine Wu's mouth, but that smile was not reflected in her eyes. Instead, it carried a hint of unfathomable coldness.
Afterwards, Concubine Wu slowly tilted the wine pot, and the mellow wine slowly flowed into the Queen's glass. The wine was blood-colored, crystal clear, and exuded an alluring aroma.
The palace maids also poured the wine for other concubines, princes, and princesses.
"Today is the Empress Dowager's sixtieth birthday. Let us toast to her together and wish you good health, longevity and endless happiness." Concubine Wu raised the wine glass and looked at the Empress Dowager with a smile, her eyes full of respect.
The other concubines, princes, and princesses also raised their glasses and said in unison: "May the Queen Mother live a long and healthy life with endless happiness."
The Queen Mother looked at everyone with a satisfied smile on her face.
"Good, good." The Queen Mother said with a smile, "I am really happy to have you here today."
As the Queen Mother finished her words, the atmosphere of the entire banquet became more heated.
Today is the Empress Dowager's 60th birthday, but the harem's struggle has never stopped. Concubine Wu was able to start toasting to the Empress Dowager today, not only to celebrate this important day, but also to show her position and snatch the honor of the Queen.