The crabapple tree is fragrant in the tent, and the bright moon is in my arms

Aren’t these the medicinal foods delivered that day? Or these few ingredients? Zhaoyue felt it was boring. Compared to what she would be a few years later, Ning Ruxin was still too immature and stupid.

I want to know what food she is allergic to.

Zhao Yue smiled and drank a mouthful of porridge: "It's sweet and delicious." He took another bite of the lotus cake: "It's soft and sticky, but a little bitter. Sister Fang Fei, try it, isn't it?"

Concubine Fang took a bite and said, "It's sweet. Why does it taste bitter to me?"

"I'm afraid that Concubine Zhao's tongue is different from others. Concubine Ning worked hard to make it, you must not deliberately make things difficult for her." Concubine Ling also tasted it: "It's too sweet. Concubine Ning must have poured a whole jar of sugar into it, right?"

Ning Changzai curled her lips and said, "How about Lady Zhao try this yam and jujube paste cake?"

Zhao Yue took a bite and said apologetically: "Sorry, Sister Ning, it tastes bitter."

Tao Xi exclaimed, "My lady, have you forgotten the tea that the imperial physician prescribed these days? It's all bitter. You just drank it before you came. No matter how sweet this cake is, it can't suppress the bitterness."

Concubine Fang nodded and said, "The Imperial Hospital always uses some Sophora flavescens and Coptis chinensis, saying that good medicine tastes bitter. It seems that Concubine Zhao didn't take it orally today."

Zhao Yue smiled and said, "I really like this porridge. As for cakes, Sister Fangfei has the most experience in this area. I think sweet things are delicious. Concubine Ning should listen to Sister Fangfei's advice."

The Queen hummed, "The cakes made by Concubine Fang are indeed very good. Ning Chang, please sit down with you."

Ning Ruxin's smile froze. She looked at Zhaoyue who drank a few more mouthfuls of porridge with a contented look on her face.

The pastries in front of her were removed and she had to sit back in her seat. Damn it.

It turned out that Su Ziyun was the son of Su Huai, and his father was the imperial physician of the late emperor. He would surely achieve something in the future, but he was too tight-lipped and dull. She couldn't find out what Zhaoyue had eaten to ruin her health, so she had to resort to such a desperate measure.

The result was failure again. This Zhaoyue was as slippery as a loach.

Her beautiful eyes were deep as she stirred the porridge in front of her.

With delicious food and beautiful scenery, they were quiet for a while. Concubine Gao stroked the bracelet on her wrist and said, "Hey, this imperial garden is beautiful and has pleasant scenery. It would be boring for the sisters to sit there. How about... let Hua Ying dance for us?"

Hua agreed and looked up at her with a dark look in his eyes.

The Queen did not speak. Concubine Fang frowned and said, "Didn't Hua Ying hurt her foot? As the saying goes, it takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. I'm afraid this is..."

Zhao Yue: "I heard that the Imperial Concubine is good at playing the zither and the Imperial Concubine Ling is good at singing opera. They are both multi-talented. How about we try something new today and draw lots on a stick?"

Concubine Gao snorted coldly: "Noble Lady Zhao, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb. I can play the zither whenever you want. Do you think I am a lowly prostitute?"

She glanced past Zhao Yue and stopped at Hua Da Ying's calm face: "I just want to see Hua Da Ying dance today. Her foot has long been healed, otherwise how could she serve His Majesty, don't you think... Hua Da Ying?"

None of the people present knew Hua Da Ying's true identity. They were all surprised, and somewhat confused as to why Concubine Gao suddenly mentioned her identity.

The Queen looked at Concubine Gao's cold and stern expression, and the smile in her eyes became more intense. She pretended to be angry: "Concubine Gao, I think Concubine Zhao's idea is very good. You are a concubine but you speak without restraint. You have never been the most gentle. What happened today?"

When Concubine Gao saw the Queen speaking, she felt even more upset. This sickly girl always acted like the Queen, which made her uncomfortable.

Ning Ruxin said softly, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine is of noble status. We can let the Imperial Concubine and Concubine Fang be the judges. We sisters will perform. If we can make Your Majesty smile, the one with the highest score can ask for a reward from Your Majesty. Is that okay?"

Even Lingpin hummed: "This is a good idea."

The queen nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then I will give you this red bead agate gold hairpin as a reward. Today we are just having fun, so don't be restrained. Xunqiu, go get the bamboo sticks."

"Yes."

The first bamboo stick page had the name of Concubine Shen. She smiled shyly, wrote a poem, and barely passed. The second one went to Concubine Ling.

She was not afraid and sang a piece of opera. She was so generous and unpretentious that she was completely different from her usual self. It seemed that she had completely integrated with the role she was singing. It was extremely wonderful. When the song ended, everyone applauded.

Zhaoyue, in particular, discovered the other side of these scheming women and found it quite novel. She quietly asked Taoxi, "Did you bring any melon seeds?"

"...?"

The third time was Concubine Qi.

Just as she stood up, Huang Quan's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty has arrived!"

Zhaoyue put down the teacup, a little surprised. What a coincidence! When Concubine Qi was about to perform, Zhu Dingyuan appeared?

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well and healthy." They saluted.

"Everyone, get up. It's rare to see you all gathered together. What are you doing?" Zhu Dingyuan sat on the chair, his face gentle, and asked the queen.

"Since the weather is good today, I invite them to talk." The queen talked about the bamboo stick game they were playing.

"It's interesting." Zhu Dingyuan tasted the cake in front of him and said, "Princess Qi, please continue."

Ning Ruxin was delighted to see that her meal was eaten by His Majesty, but she didn't hear any praise and lowered her eyes dejectedly.

Zhaoyue's eyes wandered between the Queen and Concubine Qi. She didn't believe in any coincidences. Everything in the palace was deliberately arranged.

As expected, Concubine Qi said some polite words first: "I am dull and have no talent. Some time ago, I got a musical instrument that I found interesting, so I asked the master of the music hall for some advice. I am here to show my ugliness."

After she finished speaking, two maids brought out the musical instruments.

Concubine Qi sat on a stool and flicked her fingers, and clear and ethereal music flowed out, giving a feeling of falling plum blossoms and singing orioles. If you close your eyes and listen carefully, it is like "the jade of Kunshan is shattered and the lotus is weeping in the dew."

It elevated her temperament by an inch.

When the song was over, Zhu Dingyuan opened his eyes: "The empty mountain is filled with clouds, but they are not flowing... What a clear and melodious konghou music."

There was admiration in his eyes: "What are you playing?"

Concubine Qi stood up shyly: "Lan He Xu."

"I haven't read much, but I do choose good songs."

The Queen hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I think today Concubine Qi is the first."

Lingpin: "The game isn't over yet, and Her Majesty has already pointed to Qipin as the first."

When Concubine Gao saw Zhu Dingyuan staring at the konghou, she felt a little unhappy: "Yes, what if the next one is Hua Yingying? Her dance is more interesting than this music."

Zhu Dingyuan frowned slightly when he heard her strange tone, and warned her, "I remember that the imperial concubine is an unparalleled zither player. How about you play the zither and agree to dance for me to watch today?"

Look, this is Zhu Dingyuan. He knew that Hua Da Ying was of low status. If she danced naked in Taichung, it would be a disgrace to him as an emperor.

How could he dare let anyone know that he secretly loved watching these cheap "striptease"?

Concubine Gao thought he agreed to protect the flowers, and her eyes turned red instantly.

Queen: "Your Majesty, it's getting late. It's almost time for dinner."

"Well, I'm going to have dinner in Concubine Qi's palace." Zhu Dingyuan stood up and took her hand on his own initiative.