Who cares about belated family affection? Family members beg for forgiveness

At the palace banquet.

Lan Kexin sat alone, admiring the dancing, as well as the dance and music performed by the musicians, while enjoying the delicious food.

She felt that such days were very pleasant and relaxing.

As for the various looks from others, Lan Kexin didn't care at all.

Every year at the palace banquet, young ladies from various mansions would have the opportunity to perform on stage.

This time, it is no exception.

Wu Yue, the eldest daughter of the Minister of War, had just finished performing a dance.

He did not leave in a hurry, but bowed respectfully to the queen.

"Your Majesty, the young ladies from all the mansions have presented their gifts. Now only the Marquis Lan's mansion has not yet performed anything.

I heard that Miss Lan Da has been back in Beijing for two years, and Miss Lan Er has been teaching her attentively. I think she must have some strengths, so why not let Miss Lan come on stage and perform?"

Lan Kexin had just finished a sip of tea and almost choked when she heard this.

Are you watching a play and seeing it happen to you?

She looked at Wu Yue in surprise. Did they have a grudge against each other? Why were they targeting her?

She just wanted to sit quietly in this corner, eating osmanthus cake and sipping good tea.

This can hinder her.

She doesn't have to spend any money for the tea and snacks, so why should she feel bad about it?

Lan Kexin said nothing.

The queen raised her eyebrows and cast her gaze on Lan Kexin.

The queen remembered it clearly, and there was a hint of disgust in her eyes.

There was a hint of coldness in his tone, perhaps because of Lan Weiwei's ugly appearance just now.

Then he put it on the forehead of the people in the marquis' mansion.

"Miss Lan, what do you think? Would you be willing to perform on stage?"

What does she think? She definitely doesn't want to.

Lan Kexin stood up, ready to reject it outright.

Wu Yue spoke again:

"Miss Lan, don't you want to perform for the Empress and the Queen Mother? In previous years, it was always Miss Lan who performed the dance. As the eldest daughter of the Marquisate, shouldn't you also show your appreciation?"

Lan Kexin raised her eyebrows and asked, "Miss Yang, do we have a grudge against each other?"

Everyone covered their mouths and laughed. She was really a country girl, speaking so directly.

Lan Kexin glanced at them:

"So, every time you want to attend a palace banquet, you have to prepare a skill in advance, otherwise you can't attend the palace banquet, right?"

There is no such rule.

However, this is all tacitly agreed upon. Girls from all the mansions must perform at every palace banquet.

Among the male soldiers sitting opposite them, Master Wu spoke:

“Miss Lan, we just want to appreciate the various musical instruments and folk songs of the countryside. As for the music of the capital, I believe the emperor, the queen, and the queen mother have seen it countless times.

The only thing I haven't experienced is the countryside. Why don't you sing a song so that the Queen and the others can feel the countryside atmosphere?"

When Master Wu said this, the emperor applauded.

"Well! I have been staying in the palace all year round and have never been to the countryside. Miss Lan, please feel free to offer me any music you want, no matter if it is a folk song or a piece of music. I will reward you generously."

The corner of Master Wu's mouth twitched. He simply wanted Miss Lan to escape onto the stage and make a fool of herself.

Unexpectedly, I was able to help Miss Lan and receive a reward.

This is really disgusting.

The girls who had performed before were also dissatisfied.

They performed so well, but the emperor did not say anything about rewarding them.

What is this village girl performing casually right now?

Whether good or bad, the emperor will reward you.

When the emperor mentioned a generous reward, it was certainly not something that was not worthy of being mentioned.

They all cried out in their hearts: "Your Majesty, can we start over again? Please give us a reward too."

It’s a pity that the emperor cannot hear their voices.

He looked at Lan Kexin expectantly.

"Miss Lan, don't you want to?"

Lan Kexin was speechless. Of course she didn't want to do it, but she was still happy to do it because of the reward.

Looking at the emperor's approachable attitude.

Lan Kexin became a little bolder.

Just ignore the queen's dark face.

With a mischievous look on her face, she said, "Your Majesty, may I ask what the reward is?"

She deliberately bit the "reward" hard.

The emperor just said that casually.

Have you ever thought about what to give?

When asked this question, he was stunned.

The eldest princess helped to speak up: "Miss Lan, just go ahead and perform. The generous reward that the emperor mentioned is definitely a generous reward. Aren't there so many officials and ladies from various mansions watching here?"

Lan Kexin thanked the emperor directly.

"I thank the emperor for his generous reward."

But my mind was working rapidly.

What kind of performance would make the emperor so happy that he would willingly give her the silver?

She suddenly thought of the song "Country Road".

It is a song with a strong rural flavor, and the light music rhythm makes people feel comfortable listening to it.

Lan Kexin looked at the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, may I ask if I have a flute that I could lend you?"

Since it was the emperor who ordered it to be played.

Of course I have a flute, but that can't be said to be borrowed.

He looked at the eunuch beside him and said, "Go, take out the white jade flute from my storehouse and give it to Miss Lan."

She wanted to reward the jade flute before she even started playing.

Lan Kexin was naturally happy.

The father-in-law quickly brought out the white jade flute.

Everyone gasped when they saw the color of the jade flute.

This jade is the best of the best, and it is offered as a special tribute.

The emperor himself was reluctant to use it and had kept it in the warehouse. Unexpectedly, he took it out and gave it to Lan Kexin today.

How much hope does this have for Lan Kexin!

Everyone couldn't help but pray in their hearts, hoping that Lan Kexin could perform a bunch of shit and pollute the emperor's ears.

Let’s see if the emperor will be willing to give her this jade flute at that time?

The Queen was equally unwilling and suggested:

"Your Majesty, let's change the jade flute. What if Miss Lan's playing doesn't match this jade flute? If word gets out, what will the envoys think?"

The emperor didn't care about this because he saw light in Lan Kexin's eyes.

And her smart and cunning eyes.

Having such a pair of eyes, and being so generous.

in his impression.

How stupid can such a person be?

He waved his hand nonchalantly:

"Queen, don't worry about this. Since it has been offered as a tribute, it is mine. Do I need to ask for their opinions on how to deal with it?"

The queen choked and looked at Lan Kexin unhappily.

Lan Kexin's scalp tingled.

The queen was hostile to her.

Is it necessary for just a jade flute?

She discovered that she seemed to be naturally incompatible with the palace.

Everyone here wants to target her.

She is just a village girl, okay?

Lan Kexin reached out and stroked the jade flute, and she didn't seem to be in a hurry to perform.

Wu Yue's eyes were filled with jealousy and envy.

"Miss Lan, don't you know any music and deliberately framed the emperor? Do you know that is a crime of deceiving the emperor?"

"That's right! If you really can't do it, just tell me clearly. The emperor won't punish you. The worst that can happen is that you just refuse the emperor's reward and return the jade flute to him."

……

Lan Kexin ignored the chatter of the crowd and slowly walked to Wu Yue's side.

Be ready to play at any time...