The queen is spoiling the king and madly criticizing him for spoiling her

The embroidered screen is based on landscapes, with double-sided embroidery of a flying phoenix. In one corner of the screen, a blessing is also embroidered.

As soon as this embroidered screen appeared, it attracted the attention of many people in the hall.

The eldest princess was even more outspoken in her praise, saying, "The Queen is truly modest. She's saying she's clumsy, which really makes life difficult for others. This double-sided embroidery technique is extremely rare. Even the embroiderers in the Imperial Clothing Bureau probably don't have many who can do it."

"The landscape here doesn't look like it's embroidered at all, and this pair of phoenixes is truly lifelike. I'm embarrassed to take out the pillow and quilt I made." Concubine Wen took the opportunity to praise him.

She immediately asked the palace maids to take out the gifts she had prepared.

What she and the Queen prepared were needlework. The Queen was already a shining star, so her things seemed insignificant. It would be better to take them out at the same time to avoid appearing even more embarrassed later.

"The Grand Princess really flatters me. I'm already very happy that my little thing has caught the Grand Princess's eye."

"Sister Zhaoyi's Suzhou embroidery is the best among all embroidery products." Gu Jianchu's main goal is to not offend anyone.

Now she just wants to watch the next big show, but doesn't want to become a character on the stage.

"The gift the Queen sent was truly thoughtful," the Queen Mother gestured with her hand.

Cuiwei immediately understood and sent the birthday gift prepared by the queen.

The Empress Dowager ran her fingers across the embroidered screen and nodded in satisfaction. "The gift the Empress sent is very touching. Cuiwei and others will return to Kunning Palace. Replace the embroidered screen with this one. Also, give the Empress the pair of jade ruyi in my storehouse."

"This embroidered screen must have taken a long time to make. The Queen has worked so hard." Although the Queen Mother did not like the Queen, she still had to give her face.

"It's all my duty." Gu Jianchu was helped up by Zhu Xia and thanked the empress dowager for the reward.

No one noticed that when the Empress Dowager was admiring the embroidered screen, Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang, who were sitting not far away, were looking over here eagerly, with a hint of expectation between their brows.

[I don't know how to restrain myself after doing bad things. The look in my eyes almost shows that I have done bad things.]

Xie Ci'an followed Gu Jianchu's gaze and saw two people who looked strange.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager touched her again and again without any response, Liang Guiyi and Shu Guifei both felt a little disappointed.

I'm afraid the amount of silk is too small, so the allergy won't occur so quickly.

However, living in the Empress Dowager's palace day and night, it is only a matter of time before the Empress Dowager develops an allergy, and the Queen cannot hope to escape this disaster.

"I heard that all of you sisters have prepared gifts for the Queen Mother." Gu Jianchu's voice was soft, and it seemed as if he was generously creating opportunities for the concubines.

Following Gu Jianchu's gift-giving frenzy, other concubines began to present the gifts they had prepared.

Concubine Shu gave a pair of head ornaments made of pure gold, which sparkled with gold when opened.

Including the gifts given by several princes, the gifts given by Concubine Shu are the most expensive so far.

Zhao Cairen said that she had no talents, so she sang a little song for the empress dowager on the spot, accompanied by a water sleeve dance.

As soon as the dance ended, it immediately attracted the ridicule of Concubine Shu, "Singing, dancing, and dressing up so gorgeously, isn't it just to seduce the emperor? It's a pity that the emperor didn't even look at him."

Concubine Shu's voice was not loud, but Gu Jianchu, who was sitting next to her, heard it clearly.

Gu Jianchu didn't make any comments. "Sister Liang Guiyi has been practicing hard behind closed doors recently. I wonder what kind of birthday gift she prepared for the Queen Mother."

【The big show is finally here.】

Xie Ci'an: What big drama?

His queen only looks as calm as a chrysanthemum on the surface, but if any concubine attacks her, she will bite back immediately like a little leopard. Many times, those people cannot withstand the strength of the queen's bite.

But they couldn't find any evidence that the queen was fighting back.

"I have prepared a pipa piece for the Empress Dowager. I originally wanted to practice the Empress Dowager's favorite northern zither, but I am clumsy and I really don't dare to pollute the Empress Dowager's ears, so I changed to the pipa, which I am good at." Liang Guiyi put on the armor with the help of the palace maids.

The Queen Mother did not blame him, but said softly, "The Northern Qin is difficult to practice, and the Pipa is also excellent. I haven't heard the Pipa for a long time."

Qiu Chan brought the crescent-shaped pipa to Liang Guiyi, and another young eunuch brought a stool to the center of the hall.

Could this be the big drama that the Queen was talking about?

While the imperial uncles were toasting each other, Xie Ci'an would glance towards Liang Guiyi from time to time.

After feeling the emperor's gaze, Liang Guiyi looked shy like a little girl.

I have been serving the imperial concubine as a humble servant for so long, but I didn't expect to attract the emperor's attention so soon.

Liang Guiyi had no idea that the emperor's gaze towards her was not one of admiration.

Before, the emperor only had eyes for the queen, but just now, the imperial concubine found that the emperor was actually looking at Liang Guiyi. She couldn't help but clench her fingers under her sleeves, and the handkerchief in her hand was wrinkled.

The imperial concubine looked at Liang Guiyi with a little more wariness.

Under the emperor's gaze, Liang Guiyi seemed even more shy, and even the movements of playing the pipa were somewhat charming. She also cast a wink at Xie Ci'an from time to time, but unfortunately Xie Ci'an did not see the wink.

[Liang Guiyi, don't just be shy. The way the emperor looks at you isn't one of admiration or liking.]

If Gu Jianchu had not informed the emperor in advance about Liang Guiyi's harm to her, she would probably have thought that the emperor would be interested in Liang Guiyi.

These concubines often go to the emperor to show off. If the emperor was really interested, why would he wait until now?

Wait, the way the Imperial Concubine looks at Liang Guiyi, it seems like there's going to be some internal strife. This drama is really getting more and more interesting.

[Why didn't you tell me earlier? You still have Liang Guiyi's melon here.]

Xie Ci'an glanced at Gu Jianchu through the Queen Mother, and saw that the Queen had not even touched the sea bass that she wanted to eat the most, so she was eating melon. It was obviously cold.

Xie Ci'an coughed lightly, and Cheng Song understood and bent over. Xie Ci'an whispered, "Tell someone to heat up the sea bass."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Song immediately went to do it.

What kind of storyline is this? Liang Guiyi's grandfather, the Imperial Censor, is actually an ungrateful and heartless man.

Xie Ci'an, who was originally exchanging pleasantries with Prince Li, choked on his wine when he heard these words.

Cheng Song quickly stepped forward and asked with concern, "Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Prince Li then added, "This wine is a bit strong, please drink slowly, my brother."

Xie Ci'an naturally took the handkerchief handed to him by Cheng Song and wiped the marks left on the corner of his mouth.

He perfunctorily dealt with the two concerned people surrounding him, "I'm fine, I just drank this wine a little too fast. Cheng Song, please change a pot of tea for me."

What Xie Ci'an is more concerned about now is that his position as the Imperial Censor is about to fall.