She always plays cards out of the ordinary

Jin Xi was speechless watching Huanbi's mindless flattery of Zhen Huan. If this was heard by other people, wouldn't she know how much she would offend others?

Zhen Huan still had some sense, "Huanbi, there are so many ladies in the palace, many of whom are prettier and more outstanding than me. Don't say such things again in the future."

However, seeing that Zhen Huan only said a few words to Huanbi, Jingxi wanted to remind her, but when she thought about how Zhen Huan had just let it go every time Huanbi made a mistake, she stopped trying to persuade her.

As for Zhen Huan's plan to perform at the New Year's Eve banquet, Jin Xi no longer objected. After all, according to Su Peisheng, there was no other shortcut for Zhen Huan to see the emperor.

Zhen Huan thought for a while, "How about I play a song?"

Jinxi frowned when she heard this. "My lady, this won't work. There are so many ladies in the palace who are good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. It's too bland for you to just play a piece of music. It won't be attractive at all."

"I am playing the flute?"

“This one is less, but not as amazing.”

As Jingxi was talking, she looked at Zhen Huan's similar face and an idea came to her mind.

Seeing that Jinxi was hesitant to speak, Zhen Huan simply asked, "Jinxi, since I entered the palace, we have been through so many things together. You and I are like sisters. Is there anything we can't say? Right now we are just giving it a try. You can speak up if you have any ideas."

Seeing that Zhen Huan had brought it up herself, Jinxi said directly, "There is no lady in the palace who can dance well, why don't you dance?"

"Dancing?" Zhen Huan frowned. If playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting were considered to be learned by ladies from noble families, then dancing was a way to flatter. How could a lady from noble family be willing to dance in public?

Many wealthy families will not learn this openly, but they will teach some secretly.

Zhen Huan was the same, "I can't dance. That's something that only the dancers or concubines at home would do. How can I do that?"

Before Jinxi could say anything, Huanbi spoke first. She was really fed up with such a life. Originally in the Zhen Mansion, she was the head maid beside the young lady. Her food, clothing and other expenses were not the best, but they were much better than those in smaller families.

I originally thought that I would enjoy a good life by following Zhen Huan into the palace, but after entering the palace I realized that not everyone can enjoy a good life in this palace.

As soon as Zhen Huan entered the palace, she was punished, which made it difficult for Huanbi to eat well, dress well, or even get enough to eat. This was so far from the life she had imagined.

Just now there is a chance to meet the emperor, she really doesn't understand why Zhen Huan is hesitating.

"My lady, aren't all the people in this palace concubines except the Empress? They are all the same, what's there to be fussy about? Aunt Jingxi is doing this for your own good. You also said that we are not familiar with this palace. Aunt Jingxi has been in the palace for so long and has experience. She asked us to listen to her opinions more often. Why don't you listen to her opinions now that she has given us some advice?"

Zhen Huan was a little tempted by what she said, but she held back, "How about this, Huanbi, you go and ask Sister Mei to come over tomorrow, and I'll ask Sister Mei's opinion."

Huanbi thought of Shen Meizhuang, who would bring lots of things to Zhen Huan every time she came to see her. She also knew that Shen Meizhuang was really good to Zhen Huan, and had said before that she would help Zhen Huan introduce someone. If she heard of Jingxi's idea, she would definitely agree. So she happily agreed.

Second, after Shen Meizhuang came over, Zhen Huan told her about this matter, "Sister Mei, this is what happened. I really can't make up my mind now. Tell me. Should I dance?"

Although Shen Meizhuang is a little arrogant, she is also anxious because her good sister has not been summoned by the emperor since entering the palace.

In addition, she had mentioned Zhen Huan to the Emperor last time, but the Emperor had not come recently. She didn't know whether the Emperor was dissatisfied with her mentioning this, so she didn't dare to do anything else.

I just thought that Zhen Huan had been having a hard time recently, and with Huan'er's personality, she would not always accept my help.

She could only worry about Zhen Huan in her heart. Now that Zhen Huan wanted to win the emperor's favor at the New Year's Eve banquet, there was no reason for Shen Meizhuang to disagree.

There are so many women in the palace, but only a few are favored. It is easy to imagine what life the unfavored women have. Even Zhen Huan, if I don't help her, Sui Yuxuan will probably have a hard time this winter. So if you don't take the initiative to compete for favor, it will be difficult for the emperor to see you.

"Huan'er, you have to know that there are so many women in this palace. Very few can be favored. Now, except for Chun Changzai, you are the only one who has not been summoned by the emperor. Even Lingrong has served in the emperor's bed a few days ago.

I know you think dancing is embarrassing, but since we have entered the palace to serve the emperor, we can't be judged by the rules outside the palace. You are dancing for the most noble person in the world. Others don't have the opportunity to dance for the emperor. Of course, Huan'er, there is one thing you don't have to worry about. I heard from Concubine Jing that the emperor was planning to put together the New Year's Eve banquet for the former court and the harem, but the emperor suddenly denied it a few days ago.

It's not good to say that there is no distinction between men and women. Now there are only the sisters in our harem and the wives and daughters of court officials at the New Year's Eve banquet, so it doesn't matter if you dance. And it is said that there have been precedents of concubines performing at palace banquets in the past. Who knows, there may be other sisters who will also show off on that day."

Zhen Huan suddenly heard the key point and grabbed Shen Meizhuang's sleeve tightly, "Sister Mei, are you saying that the wives of the court officials will also attend the New Year's Eve banquet? Doesn't that mean I can see my mother?"

Shen Meizhuang nodded with a smile on her face and said, "Yes, the emperor almost planned to divide this banquet into two days, but fortunately he didn't do so in the end. If Huan'er becomes favored and pregnant in the future, we can even ask for your mother to come to the palace to take care of you for a while."

When Zhen Huan heard Shen Meizhuang say this, her heart was completely moved. She didn't want to make her parents worry, so she had to live a good life. If she was lucky enough to bring her mother in, then they would definitely be relieved.

"So Sister Mei, what you mean is that even if I danced at the dinner, it actually wouldn't have any impact?" Shen Meizhuang nodded, "That's right."

Zhen Huan thought about it, and finally the desire to climb up took over. Although she kept hinting that she did it to avoid worrying her parents, after experiencing the cruelty of being imprisoned for three months, Zhen Huan really didn't want to live that kind of life. When you can't even solve your survival problems, why would you care about the so-called dignity?

"Okay, I'll dance, but I'll ask Sister Mei to accompany me."