Chapter 1201 - 1207 Birthday Feast (5)
"However, much as she disliked it, since the Empress Dowager and The Emperor had both given their rewards, she, being the Empress, could not fail to show some token of appreciation, so she had no choice but to slip off a bracelet from her wrist and reward her with it!"
Cai Wei smiled at Zhao Gui and said, "The Empress Dowager’s Birthday Feast was so well arranged, Princess Zhao Gui, your efforts were indispensable. Tonight, I will set up a table of liquor and dishes to thank you personally!"
Zhao Gui was overjoyed and bowed deeply, a picture of being flattered and surprised as she said, "It’s my duty to alleviate Your Majesty’s worries. I hardly deserve this thank from Your Majesty!"
Cai Wei replied, "It’s only right!"
As the birthday gifts were presented one after another, it was time for songs and dances to start, and the banquet to be served. The palace maidens entered in single file, moving back and forth to serve the liquor and dishes. Nangong Yi drank another cup with the Empress Dowager then rose to head to Qingyang Palace. Today’s gathered ministers and princes were arranged to be in Qingyang Palace, as The Emperor had matters to discuss with everyone, so he left his seat and headed to Qingyang Palace.
During the meal, Cai Wei pointed at a dish of Steamed Ribs in Rice Flour on her plate and laughed, "This Steamed Ribs in Rice Flour is really well made, identical to the taste of our hometown. Cai Lian, you must try it!"
With that, she signaled Huan Qiu to send the dish of Steamed Ribs in Rice Flour in front of her to Cai Lian’s table.
Now, the Madams present all knew who the girl sitting next to Her Majesty the Empress was; she was someone from the Empress’s own family. Her Majesty’s name was Cai Wei, and this young lady was named Cai Lian, certainly a blood relative of Her Majesty; otherwise, she wouldn’t have received such favor, even being allowed to sit right next to her. Such honor and face were not given to just anyone!
Cai Lian flushed with excitement, picked up a piece of rib that Huan Qiu had brought over, chewed it for a while, and said, "Exactly, it tastes just the same as when the Clan Leader’s house holds a feast for the New Year!"