Looking at Tai'an from the full moon
Chapter 88: Banquet and Performance
After the emperor sat down again, Xiao Zuochen finally couldn't bear it anymore.
"Mother concubine!"
The rise and fall of his chest showed how excited he was at the moment, and there was a slight tremor in his voice.
Concubine Yun looked at him, her mouth slightly opened as if she wanted to say something, but she finally closed it again, just nodded, and looked at everyone again.
"Let's prepare for the feast!"
The palace maids at the side had already served the dishes, but the appearance of Concubine Yun forced them to stay behind for a while. Now that their master had spoken, they naturally hurried to serve the dishes.
"Before I came in just now, I heard that the Queen used the Phoenix Pearl Hairpin as a prize?"
The queen just smiled awkwardly, but before she could reply, the emperor answered first.
"It is true! My dear, would you like to add some bonuses? These ladies will definitely like your bonuses!"
Although the emperor's performance was too worthless, the ladies in the audience were indeed looking forward to Concubine Yun's lucky charm. First, everyone knew that the emperor loved Concubine Yun. It was said that Yunyuan was the attic built by the emperor with a large amount of warm jade, so the lucky charm of Concubine Yun must not be something they usually see. Second, they thought that even if Concubine Yun's lucky charm had replaceable items, it must not be made of ordinary materials. In short, anything related to Concubine Yun was always good.
Concubine Yun seemed to be thinking seriously about what to use as the prize. Looking at the expectant eyes of the people below the stage, she spoke after a long while.
"I haven't chatted with others for a long time, and I don't know what women like nowadays. I'm afraid this lucky number won't be popular. How about the three most outstanding people today follow me to Yunyuan and pick some things by themselves~"
"Three people? Going to Yunyuan?"
The emperor was also shocked. Even he couldn't enter Yunyuan. What happened to his beloved concubine? Why did she suddenly change her personality? Then could he also...
"is it not OK?"
Concubine Yun turned her head to look at the emperor, and her questioning tone made the emperor immediately put on a flattering smile.
"Yes, of course! You all heard it, right? The Imperial Concubine has spoken. The top three can go to Yunyuan to receive their rewards. In addition to those with outstanding talents, anyone who can make the Imperial Concubine smile will also receive a reward from me!"
When the audience heard this, they were even more excited, and they completely understood the status of Concubine Yun. In the harem, Concubine Yun's words were more important than the emperor's, and even the ladies looked at Xiao Zuochen with more passion than at the beginning. If I were lucky enough to enter Yun Garden today, it would be more worth bragging about for the rest of my life than the phoenix hairpin. If I could catch Concubine Yun's eye, wouldn't it be......
When the queen saw the excited looks of the girls in the audience, she couldn't hold back her anger and stood up and bowed to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I am not feeling well and would like to go back first..."
"go Go!"
The emperor didn't wait for her to finish, and waved his hand to signal her to leave. His heart and eyes were now filled with Concubine Yun, and he was impatient with the queen.
The Queen was unwilling to accept this and spoke to Concubine Yun again.
"Sister, I'm not feeling well. I'll leave all the future matters to you. If there's anything urgent, just send someone to let me know."
Concubine Yun smiled and sat on the dragon throne without getting up.
"You worry too much, Queen. This banquet is personally supervised by the Fourth Princess, so there won't be any problems. Besides, the Emperor is still here, so nothing will happen. Queen, you are not feeling well, so just rest in your bedroom. Leave the rest to me."
Concubine Yun also blocked her words, and the Queen couldn't help but clench her hand holding the handkerchief. This Concubine Yun, it's obvious that she wants to go to war with me!
"Then I'll leave first. Have fun everyone."
"Farewell, Her Majesty the Queen!"
Everyone bowed in unison, not daring to speak loudly. When the queen had just stepped out of the hall and hadn't gone far, Concubine Yun spoke.
"Everyone relax, I don't have so many rules."
"Yes--"
Suddenly, there was talking and laughter in the hall.
The queen, who had only walked a few steps outside the palace, immediately stopped and held the wall outside the palace with one hand.
"Empress..."
The maidservant beside the queen was cautious and tentative, fearing that saying one more word would displease the queen.
"That bitch, Concubine Yun, usually hides in her own palace and never comes out, pretending to be a chaste heroine! How come, now that the Emperor is about to appoint a crown prince, she finally stops pretending? She comes out to compete with me for status!"
"Mother, what should we do?"
"What should we do? Of course we can't fulfill her wish! Go back to the palace first! Send someone to call Teng Sen back immediately!"
"Yes~"
In the hall, everyone no longer cared about whether they could win the first prize. As long as they could attract Concubine Yun's attention, it didn't matter if they were the first to perform. So the ladies stood up one after another and wanted to perform first, and they were unwilling to give in to each other.
"How about this!"
Seeing that they were arguing so hard, Xiao Zuochen took the initiative to propose a solution. When everyone saw His Royal Highness Prince Yun speak, they instantly became quiet.
"Everyone draws lots and the order of everyone is determined at once."
"Okay, I agree with His Royal Highness Prince Yun's method."
"I agree."
"I second the proposal."
"Okay! Then let's do as Zuochen said. Muyi, get ready."
The emperor made the decision, and the ladies stopped arguing about it. Mu Yi was very efficient and quickly got everything ready, letting everyone draw in turn. In order to ensure fairness, he also asked the last three people who drew lots whether they wanted to exchange lots with the previous three people without knowing the serial number.
Finally, the first person to come forward to perform was Zuo Xin, the daughter of Zuo Lin, the Minister of Imperial Household Affairs. Zuo Xin had a good reputation outside, as the eldest daughter of the Zuo family, she was an expert in both playing the zither and chess.
The girl was wearing a sky blue dress, decorated with light gauze, and orchids were embroidered on the sleeves. Although the color of the dress clashed with Concubine Yun's plain dress, Zuo Xin's dress highlighted the girl's playfulness, while Concubine Yun's dress highlighted her fairy spirit.
Zuo Xin walked forward and bowed gracefully, attracting the attention of all the young masters. Madam Zuo was very proud of this, as her daughter was the most outstanding wherever she went. She also took the opportunity to glance at the concubine's daughter who was sitting behind her and came with her. Humph~ Don't you even look at what kind of person you are?
Zuo Xin spoke, and the girl's quiet and gentle voice came.
"Your Highness, Your Highness. I originally prepared a song called "Love Song" today, hoping to set off the atmosphere of the legend of Qiqiao. But today, seeing that Your Highness loves Your Highness, I decided to change it to "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix". If there are any mistakes, I hope Your Highness and Your Highness will not blame me."
"It's okay, just play with peace of mind."
"Yes~"
Zuo Xin sat in front of the piano, her delicate hands gently stroking it, and a soft sound of music came out. Her ten fingers gently twisted the piano, and the music flowed into the heart like fine wine, intoxicating people.
I don't know whose little girl it was, but at this moment she sang softly along with the sound of the piano.
“There is a beautiful woman whom I will never forget once I see her.
When I haven't seen you for a day, I miss you like crazy.
The phoenix is flying high in the sky, and the four seas are looking for it.
Unfortunately, the beauty is not at the east wall.
I will use the zither to express my feelings.
When will I see Xu Xi again to comfort my wandering?
I wish to match my words with your virtue, and go hand in hand with you.
Not being able to fly has caused me to perish.
Phoenix, Phoenix, return to your hometown, travel around the world to find your mate.
If the time has not come, I have nothing to do. How can I realize now and ascend to this hall?
There is a beautiful lady in the boudoir, and the people near and far away from me hurt my heart.
Why do they embrace each other and become mandarin ducks? Why do they fly together?
Phoenix, please come and live with me, so that I can raise my children and become your eternal concubine.
We have a close relationship and our hearts are in harmony. Who knows that we are together in the middle of the night?
Both wings rise and fly high, but they have no feeling for my thoughts, which makes me sad. "
When the song ended, the piano stopped and the singing ended, but everyone seemed to be still savoring the experience.
"it is good!"
It was the emperor who excitedly clapped his hands and praised it first.
"Zuo Lin, you have a good wife who raised such an outstanding daughter. Reward!"
"This humble woman bows to thank His Majesty!"
Mu Yi held a wooden tray with several sticks on it. Zuo Xin also thanked Mu Yi and asked her maid to collect them.
"Who was that person who whispered in agreement just now?"
Concubine Yun asked at this time, but no one responded.
"Why is it so hard to admit this? I just think that the voice is so clear and bright, and the singer must be a lovely person."
After Concubine Yun finished speaking, a small hand was raised near the palace entrance, and then a young girl stood up.
"It's a commoner..."
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