Harem Daily Life

When Tao Yanyan arrived at the Music Department, he saw dancers rehearsing in groups of three or five.

The head of the Ministry of Rites and Music, Wang, respectfully accompanied Concubine Tao, introducing the dance as they walked.

Tao Yanyan watched for a while and said, "It's all dancing, no singing?"

Wang, the head of the department, was stunned: "Madam, in order not to disturb the nobles' conversation, dancing is usually the main focus. If it is singing, it may be like watching singing and dancing in the music hall outside, and I am afraid that the nobles will think it is not up to standard."

Tao Yan said: "If we sing some decadent music, it is of course not appropriate, but singing some inspiring songs is still good. Especially since the Yan State delegation will also be present, and we have just sent troops to help them suppress the rebellion, it is not a bad idea to arrange a song for them to sing."

Wang, the head of the department, was embarrassed and said, "Then, should we arrange a vigorous song and dance to go with the song 'Going to the Frontier'?"

Tao Yanyan had never heard it before, so he asked him to ask someone to play it for him.

Manager Wang immediately went to make arrangements, and the performance began soon after. A dancer danced in the front, and someone accompanied him in the back.

After listening for a while, Tao Yanyan could only say that it was indeed antique, but it lacked momentum.

"Boss Wang, if it's a new dance music, how long does it usually take to rehearse a group dance to match the dance moves just now?" Tao Yanyan asked.

Manager Wang calculated and gave a conservative time: "If the action does not change, it will take about five days."

Tao Yanyan asked him to find someone to record it, and he took out a pipa and played a new song for them.

When the song "Loyalty to the Country" sounded in the Music Department, everyone stopped rehearsing and gathered around Concubine Tao to listen. The more they listened, the more excited they felt.

"Wow, the lyrics are so well written! I have never heard such a beautiful song!"

“It’s so vivid, I can’t help but want to jump up!”

“If such a tough song is performed as an ensemble, the effect will definitely be good!”

"Empress Tao is so talented. She plays the pipa so well. But this song is not suitable for the pipa. We need to change to another instrument."

Everyone had different opinions. Tao Yanyan sang it twice and asked the person recording at the side to write it down.

Her voice was soft and sticky, and it was really soft no matter how she sang such a grand song. However, after she finished singing, she asked Steward Wang to find someone suitable to learn to sing. Steward Wang was overjoyed and said, "Your Majesty, this song is so beautiful. I think we should not sing it solo, but sing it together. It will definitely be more powerful."

Tao Yanyan thought about it and nodded, "How to rehearse? You are professionals. Just work out the movements and dance formations in the next two days. I will come and see it again when it's almost done. We don't need to be innovative in everything, but as long as there are one or two points that catch people's eyes every time, it will be effective."

"Yes, I'll let them rehearse immediately. They are a group of heroic girls and it will definitely be a good show!" Manager Wang was extremely excited.

Tao Yanyan was also tired, so he took Qingfeng back to rest. Halfway through the journey, he unexpectedly met the Lu sisters who were strolling in the garden.

As the saying goes, enemies often cross paths. Tao Yanyan narrowed her eyes and saw Li Cairen and Lu Liangyi slowly bowing to her: "Greetings, Empress Tao."

Tao Yanyan nodded and prepared to move on, but unexpectedly Lu Liangyi blocked her way.

"I heard that Your Majesty is now in charge of the rehearsal of the program for His Majesty's birthday banquet. I happen to have a skill, and I would like to recommend myself to perform a program. I hope Your Majesty will allow it."

Tao Yanyan looked at Lu Liangyi, who was young but full of calculations, and sneered: "I don't like you and don't agree to arrange your performance."

Lu Liangyi choked. She had never expected that Concubine Tao would reject her so bluntly. She instantly felt ashamed and said angrily, "Why? I just want to dance to celebrate your majesty's birthday. Is it necessary for you to stop me like this, Concubine Tao?"

Tao Yanyan rolled her eyes at her and said, "You are a lowly official, what qualifications do you have to attend His Majesty's birthday banquet? Moreover, how can I give you a chance to perform? You want to find a way out from me, but your plan has failed."

After saying that, he looked at Li Cairen who had a face full of resentment and said, "If you are not convinced, just go and complain. You haven't seen His Majesty for a long time, right? This is a good excuse to go and see His Majesty. Go quickly!"

Tao Yanyan helped them think of excuses, leaving the two sisters speechless.

"Empress Tao, the tide has turned. Don't use your high position to put pressure on us. When I regain the favor of His Majesty, I will be the first one to kill you." Li Cairen said hatefully.

Tao Yanyan sat up straight, and her expression turned cold in an instant: "Come here, Li Cai is speaking nonsense and is disrespectful to me, slap me in the face!"

Li Cairen's face changed: "How dare you? Your Majesty has never touched me, how dare you hit me?"

Tao Yanyan's eyes darkened: "Just give it a try, do you think I'm afraid of you? Dong Fang, fight!"

The people in Changle Palace had long been fed up with Li Cairen, so as soon as Concubine Tao gave an order, Qingfeng, Xianglan and Dongfang stepped forward, grabbed Li Cairen and started beating her.

Li Cairen was shocked to see that they were serious and said, "Your Majesty likes my face the most, how dare you hit me?"

The breeze slapped her left cheek with a "slap" sound, and then slapped her right cheek with another "slap" sound.

Lu Liangyi was so frightened that he could only threaten Tao Yanyan: "Just wait, I will tell His Majesty and you can punish the concubines as you please."

Tao Yanyan sneered: "Then you have to run faster, otherwise, after I beat your sister, I will beat you."

Lu Liangyi was stunned and no longer cared about his sister. He immediately took his maid and went to the Qinzheng Palace.

Li Cairen's personal maids Qing'er and Jing'er had been beaten with thirty boards before, and before they had recovered, the task of serving was handed over to others. Li Cairen's two maids did not dare to stop them, so they had to kneel on the ground and beg: "Madam Tao, please forgive me, please spare me and stop beating Li Cairen!"

Tao Yanyan was not moved at all.

She had been holding a grudge in her heart, and today she finally let it out.

In a short while, the beautiful and talented woman turned into a pig head with red and swollen cheeks and an unrecognizable appearance.

Qingfeng swung his arms and glanced at Tao Yanyan, who raised his hand to ask them to stop: "Li Cairen, I advise you to avoid me when you see me in the future, otherwise, I might get angry and beat you."

"Empress Tao, please show mercy!" Eunuch Zhang came jogging over from a distance and almost fainted when he saw the scene in front of him.

Seeing that only Eunuch Zhang came, Tao Yanyan said, "Eunuch Zhang, you came at the right time. Li Cairen was rude and said that she would be the first to kill me when she got favor. I was really angry and had no choice but to beat her up first."

Eunuch Zhang smiled and said, "Your Majesty has no intention of blaming me. He sent me here just to see how angry Your Majesty is. Your Majesty said that Your Majesty should not be too angry. He will visit Her Majesty after he finishes his work today!"