Harem Daily Life

Concubine Li played the flute first. The sound was pleasant, but Tao Yanyan always felt it was too monotonous. It would be quite interesting to play the flute under the moonlight, but it would not be so lively at the palace banquet.

Zhou Jieyu's guzheng is just as nice to listen to as Li Meiren's flute, but it has no highlights.

Wang Zhaoyi asked Zhou Jieyu to accompany her and dance. Tao Yanyan thought it was quite good. If it was accompanied by good-looking dancers, it would definitely be a show worth showing off.

She thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. How about the three of you perform a show? Wang Zhaoyi will lead the dance, and let the Music Department find some dancers for you. Rehearse it well. If Concubine Zhou and Concubine Wang play the same song, the effect may be much better than if you perform individually."

The three of them thought it made sense, but Concubine Zhou was a little worried: "Is Lady Li familiar with the music I'm familiar with?"

The two of them told each other a few songs, and indeed there was one that they were both familiar with, so they decided on this one. Wang Zhaoyi listened to the two people playing together, and she had already thought of the movements in her mind, and her mood suddenly became excited.

The three of them started discussing as if no one was around. Tao Yanyan saw that the atmosphere was good, so she asked Qingfeng to prepare some tea and snacks for the three of them to eat while chatting.

Before we knew it, we had drunk three pots of tea and eaten several plates of snacks, and finally the program was almost ready.

Wang Zhaoyi felt a little guilty when she thought about the three of them eating and chatting in Concubine Tao's territory, so she said, "I am really sorry to bother Concubine Tao. Let's go back and discuss the rest of the matter. We will arrange the program in the next few days."

Tao Yanyan smiled and nodded: "Thank you for your hard work. The costumes should be more outstanding. Contact Director Wang at the Music and Etiquette Department. I will inform him in advance to cooperate with you."

The three of them thanked him and left together.

After leaving the house, Concubine Zhou said, "I didn't expect Concubine Tao to be so straightforward. I thought she would take the opportunity to embarrass us."

Lady Li smiled and said, "Don't think that Concubine Zhou is a good person just because she gave you a favor. Don't forget that Lady Li was beaten by her yesterday. She is not a good person."

Wang Zhaoyi said calmly: "Anyway, she didn't use her power to pressure others, and she also made effective suggestions. In this matter, she was quite generous and appropriate."

Concubine Zhou touched her nose and said, "Let's not talk about her anymore. Let's practice more and try to make a splash at the banquet."

Qingfeng put away the dishes and teacups and said in confusion, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhou often talks back at you, Concubine Li was also very sarcastic before, and Concubine Wang has no friendship with us. Why didn't you criticize her just now so that they would know how powerful Your Majesty is?"

Tao Yanyan said with a smile: "Time is tight, why should we embarrass them? Besides, their performance was pretty good, there is really nothing I can find fault with. Anyway, they rehearsed well, they are good at singing and dancing, and I arranged it well. If the rehearsal is not good, then they will lose face first, and it will not be a big loss for me. It's just a small effort to do a convenient thing, just raise your hand and it will be done."

After the explanation, Chang Tai came back from outside and reported: "Your Majesty, Doctor Liu said that he can go to Jingci'an for a consultation tomorrow. He might not be able to make it back to the city in time if he goes there today. He said that he will also bring medicine for cough in advance, so you can rest assured. In addition, Doctor Liu said that Prince Wang will set off for the south the day after tomorrow. Prince Wang asked Doctor Liu to pass on a message that he wants to see your Majesty."

Tao Yanyan didn't expect Wang Xingchuan to leave so soon. She thought about it and decided that it would be inconvenient for her to leave the palace, so she had to report to the emperor first and ask him to make it convenient for her.

So when He Linzhang came over in the evening, he found his favorite boiled fish fillet on the table. Usually, because the three children don't eat spicy food, the dishes are almost non-spicy. Today, not only was there spicy boiled fish fillet, but also a dish of Kung Pao Chicken, which are all his favorite flavors.

He raised the corners of his mouth and took Tao Yanyan's hand lovingly: "Yanyan, you finally have some feelings for me."

Tao Yanyan: “…”

You are so easily satisfied that I can satisfy you with just two dishes!

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please eat more tonight and finish these two dishes."

He Linzhang nodded: "Yan Yan personally cooked for me, so of course I have to eat it all. But..." He Linzhang took a step closer and gently embraced her: "Can you not go to bed so early tonight? I am full of blood and can't stay plain all the time."

Tao Yanyan's face flushed and he pushed him: "Your Majesty, the children are still here, please be careful about the occasion."

He Linzhang looked at the three little ones playing and said with a smile, "Don't worry, they can't hear you."

"I have very sharp ears. Has father been eating vegetarian food recently?" Little Jin'an said in a baby voice, holding the tangram in his hand.

Tao Yanyan saw He Linzhang's face full of black lines and tried hard not to laugh.

"Hehe, I have been eating vegetarian food most of the time recently." He Linzhang pinched the soft flesh on Tao Yanyan's waist and said aggrievedly.

He Yue was puzzled: "Father, meat is so delicious, why don't you eat it and insist on being a vegetarian?"

Tao Yanyan touched his nose, chose to ignore He Linzhang's look for help, took a step back, and went to set the table.

Seeing Yue'er tilting her head and looking at him cutely, He Linzhang explained, "It's not that you don't eat any meat at all, it's just that you eat more vegetarian food than meat. Dinner is about to be served, you three should go wash your hands." He Linzhang changed the subject to divert attention.

The three little ones really teamed up to wash their hands obediently.

When they came back, Tao Yanyan served the last dish, and the family enjoyed dinner happily.

As expected, He Linzhang got what he wanted that night. He was so excited that he couldn't sleep for half the night, and Tao Yanyan was so tired that he couldn't even lift his hands.

"Your Majesty, Brother Xingchuan is leaving soon. I want to go out of the palace tomorrow to see him off and give him a farewell party." Tao Yanyan nestled in He Linzhang's arms and made the request before falling asleep.

He Linzhang glanced at the person in his arms, thought for a moment, and said, "I'm free tomorrow, and I'll accompany you personally." Because Tao Yanyan had been captured by the Demon Lord Wang Xingchuan, He Linzhang was worried and had to follow him the whole time.

Tao Yanyan didn't care as long as he could get out.

The next day, after sending the three little ones to elementary school, Tao Yanyan asked for leave from Fengyi Palace, dressed up, and waited for the emperor to leave the palace together.

Wang Xingchuan looked much better after taking the medicine prescribed by Doctor Liu. Today, he was scheduled to have dinner at Jufulou, the best restaurant in Beijing, and he went there early to reserve a seat.

Seeing that the emperor had also come, Wang Xingchuan felt helpless and said coldly: "Your Majesty is very busy, but you still took the time to come and see me off. I am flattered!"

He Linzhang curled his lips and said, "After all, we have known each other for a while, and you are my Yan Yan's sworn brother. I still have time to send you off."

After saying that, he took Tao Yanyan's hand and sat down, showing a strong possessiveness.