Yun Shang nodded slightly. She had attended banquets before, and the seats were all led by the servants. She could sit wherever the servants told her to, but she didn't expect that there would be such formalities.
"After the banquet begins, the Emperor will first propose three cups of wine to the heaven and earth. It means to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Then you need to propose a toast to the Emperor, which is for the harmony of the couple. After that, the Emperor and you will propose a toast to all the officials and concubines, which is for the pleasure of the Emperor and his ministers. Then, there's music and the performance begins. "
Yun Shang listened carefully and nodded gently, "I'll remember everything."
Madam Qiu nodded slightly and said with a smile, "By the way, although the Emperor doesn't have to go to court early on the first day of the new year tomorrow, he has to get up early. He has to go to worship the heaven on the first day of the new year. The ceremony will be handled by the Ministry of Rites, so your majesty, don't worry. "
Yun Shang nodded and smiled, "Now I know how many things I have to worry about as an epress. Fortunately, there is no other concubines in the imperial household, or the the Empress will be very tired."
Qian Zhuo stood aside and smiled, "Now that you are in this position, you must work harder than ordinary people."
Since she wasn't in a hurry to get dressed, Yun Shang simply put on a cloak and made a casual bun. Then she went out to see everyone busy outside. The ya
ion of labor, and most of them have connections. "
Yun Shang nodded slightly and took the book from Qin Yi. When she was about to open it and have a look, Bao'er in her arms wanted to grab it. Yun Shang quickly moved the book away and looked at Bao'er helplessly, telling him, "It's not something delicious."
Qin Yi smiled again and said, "It's new year's Eve. You don't have to read it in a hurry. Just call me when you are free."
Yun Shang nodded and handed the pamphlet back to Qin Yi, asking her to put it on the desk.
After putting away the pamphlet, Qin Yi came back and said, "I've heard from a servant that Qian Zhuo asked me to come back to the Weiyang Palace to help put on the Phoenix robe and Phoenix crown for you. Where is Qian Zhuo at the moment?"
"I'm afraid she's busy in the side hall.Madam Qi said the banquet won't start until afternoon. I can wear it after lunch. The Phoenix robe and Phoenix crown are so heavy that I'm willing to wear them less time."
Qin Yi smiled and said, "Then I'll wait here."