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Chapter 190 Mid-Autumn Festival Family Dinner (1)

The next morning, as expected, after the Crown Princess went to the Yikun Palace to pay her respects, Concubine Wang left her alone and talked about the simple Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner this year.

"Why is it so sudden? Did something happen?" Although the Crown Princess had already known about this from the Crown Prince, she was still surprised in front of Concubine Wang.

Concubine Wang took a sip of the tea beside her and said, "I don't know the details. Yesterday, His Majesty suddenly ordered that the palace banquet be changed to a family banquet. I think it's probably because the King of Han left the capital this year. His Majesty didn't seem to be upset on the surface, but he is his son after all, so he can't help but feel sad. It's inevitable to feel sad during this festive reunion, so this is a simple arrangement, right? But these are just my guesses, so let's just talk about it, don't tell anyone else."

"I understand." The Crown Princess said obediently.

"You have worked hard these days. It's good that we don't have to hold a big celebration now. We can just relax and enjoy ourselves. By the way, I remember that the day after Mid-Autumn Festival is the prince's birthday. Now the Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner is almost ready. If I remember correctly, it seems that the prince will have a full birthday this year, right? We must celebrate it properly this year." Concubine Wang suddenly mentioned the prince's birthday and asked.

The Crown Princess quickly replied, "Your Highness, remember correctly. Today is indeed His Royal Highness' birthday. I was thinking of having a good celebration this year, but if the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet is not a big one, I'm afraid His Royal Highness will not be willing to hold a big one either."

Concubine Wang thought about it and it seemed to be true. The prince's life was not much better after the King of Han left. "That's true. The prince has always respected Your Majesty. It's just that the prince has been wronged."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince often said that he has enjoyed things in his life that ordinary people cannot enjoy, so this little grievance is nothing."

"That's because they only saw the glorious side of him being a crown prince. The crown prince never complained when he was wronged. Although Your Majesty was sometimes strict with the crown prince, he also often said that among the children, the crown prince was the most stable and honest. When the crown prince was still the heir, Taizu praised him for his pure nature."

"If the prince heard what the imperial concubine said, he would be very happy."

Qingyun Palace

Zhu Zhanji just received a message from the Crown Princess that his father's birthday was not a big one, just a simple family dinner. He originally thought that his birthday gift was too simple, but now it seems that...

"I just saw Aunt Yunjin coming. Is there anything the Crown Princess can do for you?" Hu Shanxiang walked in with tea and snacks.

"I just talked about my father's birthday. He said that because the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet was changed to a family banquet, it was not appropriate to hold a big celebration for my father's birthday, so the family would just have a simple meal. I was originally worried that my gift of a bowl of longevity noodles would be too simple, but this is more appropriate."

"Well... there is something I have been thinking about for several days, but I don't know whether I should tell you or not." Hu Shanxiang had been thinking about it for several days, and now was a good opportunity to discuss it with Zhu Zhanji.

Zhu Zhanji looked at her in confusion, "There is nothing between you and me that cannot be said, don't hold it in your heart, just say it."

"That's what I said," Hu Shanxiang said carefully, "I was just thinking, since it's the prince's birthday and you prepared longevity noodles, then I'll prepare a few dishes. But eating in the palace is very particular, and I'm afraid what I cook won't be served on the table. Now, if we're just having a meal as a family, can we..."

"Although this is a little against the rules, it is your sincere intention after all. So let's talk to mother and see what she says."

"Okay." Hu Shanxiang felt relieved when she heard him say that.

"Don't be too happy yet. If mother doesn't agree, there's nothing I can do."

"Is there anything Your Highness cannot do?"

"You're just flattering me, right?" Zhu Zhanji said, pinching her nose.