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Chapter 68 Controversy over Entertainment Innovation
In the palace's back garden, a makeshift stage gleamed in the sunlight. It was a modern drama and dance performance meticulously orchestrated by Consort Su, intended to add a touch of color and fun to harem life.
On the stage, actors, dressed in colorful costumes and intricate makeup, danced gracefully to the music, their captivating performance instantly captivating everyone. The lively Concubine Jin, sitting in the front row, danced with excitement, exclaiming, "This is so much more interesting than what we usually see! The plot is so full of twists and turns, it's impossible to stop!" Her eyes sparkled with passion, and she was completely immersed in the performance.
The elderly Concubine Rong sat nearby, her brow furrowed and her face sullen. She shook her head repeatedly and said, "This is totally unbecoming! How disgraceful! The operas left by our ancestors are more dignified." She covered her mouth with a handkerchief, her face full of disgust and dissatisfaction. Several concubines around Concubine Rong also echoed her disapproval of this new form of performance.
Meanwhile, Concubine Hui narrowed her eyes and watched the performance intently, nodding and frowning as if savoring and pondering it. Concubine Rou wore a faint smile. While not as excited as Concubine Jin, her eyes revealed a certain appreciation for the performance.
As the performance reached its climax, the plot became more intense and exciting, and the actors were fully engaged. The atmosphere in the audience also became more heated.
"Oh, that's great!" Jinpin jumped up from her seat excitedly, waving her hands excitedly.
However, Concubine Rong snorted coldly: "Humph, so noisy and without rules."
At this crucial moment, an actor on stage made a mistake, misspoken, and the atmosphere in the audience suddenly became tense. Some concubines couldn't help but laugh, while others looked worried.
After the performance, the concubines began to create their own programs. This part was full of problems and was both hilarious and ridiculous.
During a dance performance, a concubine accidentally stepped on the hem of her skirt, stumbling and nearly falling. She finally managed to regain her balance, but her mind went blank, forgetting her next steps. She could only awkwardly stand on the stage, bewildered and her face flushed crimson. Some concubines in the audience burst into laughter, while others kindly reminded her to calm down.
Another concubine performed a skit, her lines stumbling and her performance stiff and stilted, quite comical. She herself was aware of her poor performance, her eyes fluttering and beads of sweat beading on her forehead. The concubines in the audience, some mocking her mercilessly, others offering gentle words of comfort and encouragement.
However, some performances were creative but nervous, preventing the actors from fully delivering. For example, a group of concubines created a humorous skit set in palace life. The plot was witty and amusing, but the lead actress was overly nervous on stage, her voice trembling and her expression stiff, failing to fully capture the play's humor. Some concubines in the audience shook their heads in regret, while others cheered them on.
In this lively and chaotic scene, Concubine Su sat quietly by the side and observed, feeling both relieved and worried.
Finally, Imperial Concubine Su rose. She was dressed in a gorgeous palace gown, her demeanor radiating grace. She spoke in a gentle yet resolute voice, "Entertainment activities are meant to enrich life. We should all be tolerant and work together to explore entertainment methods suitable for the harem. Don't be too strict; what's important is participation and enjoyment. Even if you didn't perform well this time, there will still be opportunities next time. As long as you put in the effort, you'll definitely get better."
Concubine Su's words were like a gentle spring breeze, easing the tense atmosphere and bringing a warm feeling to the hearts of those embarrassed and lost concubines.
Jinpin was the first to respond: "What Concubine Su said is absolutely right! We are just having fun, don't take it too seriously!" She put her hands on her hips, her expression firm.
Concubine Hui also nodded in agreement: "Indeed, it is a first attempt, so there are bound to be some shortcomings. We can slowly improve it in the future."
However, Rong Fei was still not satisfied: "That being said, we cannot completely disregard the rules and decency."
Concubine Su smiled at Concubine Rong and said, "Sister Rong, times are changing. We should accept new things appropriately. As long as we know the limits, we won't lose our dignity."
Rong Fei was silent for a moment and said no more.
Since then, the concubines have become more and more enthusiastic about entertainment activities and have actively used their spare time to prepare new programs.
In order to rehearse a beautiful dance, Concubine Mei got up early every morning to practice. She never flinched even when her clothes were soaked with sweat, just to make her spinning movements more agile and graceful.
In order to create a wonderful script, Lan Fei pondered day and night, revised it repeatedly, and often racked her brains over the design of a plot.
During a rehearsal, Concubine Mei and Concubine Lan co-created a heartwarming skit. It tells the story of two concubines supporting each other and growing up together in the palace. During rehearsal, Concubine Mei momentarily forgot her words, but Concubine Lan cleverly used eye contact to prompt them, and the two understood and continued their performance with great enthusiasm.
"Oh, I almost forgot." Concubine Mei patted her chest and looked apologetic.
"It's okay, just go ahead." Lan Fei encouraged with a smile, her eyes full of trust.
Meanwhile, Concubine Yu and Concubine Jing prepared a hilarious duet. Concubine Yu performed in the foreground, her exaggerated and comical movements; Concubine Jing dubbed the background, her voice varied and amusing. Their rapport was seamless, often leaving the crowd in fits of laughter.
"Look at me, do I look like a clown?" Yu Fei twisted her body and made all kinds of weird postures.
"It's exactly like them, so funny!" Concubine Jing laughed so hard that her voice changed tone.
Another performance began, and the atmosphere was more relaxed and harmonious than before.
A concubine went on stage to sing. Although her voice was not perfect, it was full of emotion and moved the audience.
"Although the singing has some flaws, the emotions are sincere and moving." Concubine Rou said softly, tears glistening in her eyes.
Another concubine performed a magic trick. Although her technique seemed clumsy, her creativity was novel and won rounds of applause.
"This magic trick is novel and interesting. If you can become more proficient in it next time, it will be even more exciting." Concubine Hui commented with an encouraging smile on her face.
Just as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, an unexpected event occurred. The props on the stage suddenly collapsed, threatening to fall on the actors. At this critical moment, the concubine remained fearless, skillfully dodged the impact, adjusted herself, and continued with the performance.
"It was a close call! But she handled it very cleverly!" Jinpin was amazed and patted her chest with lingering fear.
After the performance, everyone sat together to share their feelings and experiences.
“I feel like I’ve made a lot of progress this time compared to last time.”
"Yeah, everyone is getting better and better."
Concubine Su looked at everyone, her heart filled with joy: "Seeing everyone working so hard, I believe our entertainment activities will become even more exciting."
Since then, the entertainment activities in the harem have gradually formed a unique style, integrating traditional and modern elements, making the lives of concubines rich and colorful.
In a performance themed on the four seasons, the dance of spring is light and graceful, the song of summer is passionate and unrestrained, the poetry of autumn is affectionate, and the drama of winter is warm and touching.
"This four-season performance is magnificent!" A concubine was intoxicated by it and praised it highly.
"Every one of them is fascinating." Another concubine echoed, a happy smile on her face.
In the imitation show, the concubines imitated the daily behaviors of people in the palace. The exaggerated and funny performances made everyone laugh to tears.
"Look at how she imitates Rong Fei's expression, it's exactly the same!" Someone pointed at the stage and laughed so hard that he couldn't straighten his back.
"And the one who imitates the palace maid's walk is amazing!" Everyone applauded.
During the talent show, some concubines demonstrated calligraphy and painting, with their brush strokes flowing smoothly and their works blooming with magic; some displayed handicrafts, which were exquisitely crafted and unique; and some demonstrated their cooking, which was colorful, fragrant and delicious, and made people salivate.
"This painting is absolutely exquisite." Concubine Su stood in front of a landscape painting and praised it highly.
"This handicraft is extraordinarily exquisite." A concubine took the embroidered sachet and looked at it carefully.
"This dish is truly delicious!" Everyone gathered around the table of delicious food, drooling.
Over time, the harem's entertainment activities fostered bonds among the concubines, but also aroused concern among those who guarded palace rules.
One day, a stern palace steward arrived at the performance, his face livid. He sternly declared, "This is such chaos and disorder! It's unbecoming! These unruly activities must stop immediately!"
The concubines were suddenly panicked.
Concubine Su stepped forward and said, "My Lord, these activities are only to add fun to the sisters' palace life. We have always been cautious and have not crossed the line."
The manager remained unmoved and insisted that it be stopped.
At this time, many concubines stood up and argued for Concubine Su.
"These activities made us feel happy and had no adverse effects."
"I beg your Excellency to be flexible."
Finally, thanks to the efforts of Concubine Su and the concubines, the steward decided to observe the situation for the time being and not to interfere if no important rules were violated.
After this incident, the concubines cherished entertainment activities more and paid more attention to observing norms.
On a moonlit night with few stars, a unique poetry recital was held in the imperial harem. The concubines, dressed in gorgeous attire, recited beautiful poems with deep emotion under the moonlight.
"The moon shines brightly in front of my bed, I wonder if it is frost on the ground..." A concubine recited softly, her voice as melodious as a nightingale.
"The spring river tide reaches the sea level, and the bright moon on the sea rises with the tide..." Another concubine continued to recite, with an intoxicated expression.
Beautiful verses echoed in the night sky, and the entire harem was immersed in a poetic atmosphere.
Concubine Su was filled with joy, thinking how wonderful it would be if such a wonderful time could last longer. In addition, in order to give everyone a bigger surprise and to allow the concubines to perform more naturally, Concubine Su specially invited His Majesty to come in disguise. Although informed in advance, His Majesty was still filled with anger at first, thinking that this action violated the rules of the ancestors and damaged the reputation of the royal family. He clenched his fists and almost lost his temper.
But His Majesty finally controlled his temper and continued to observe. His eyes were sharp, his expression serious, and he was constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
As the performance progressed, His Majesty saw the concubines' genuine emotions and the joyful atmosphere, and his anger gradually dissipated. "Perhaps this will make them happier in the palace," His Majesty thought to himself, his expression gradually softening.
At the end of the performance, a concubine stumbled upon His Majesty and was so frightened that she immediately knelt on the ground. The other concubines also turned around and saw that it was His Majesty. They were all terrified and knelt down to apologize.
His Majesty was stunned for a moment, then threw back his head and burst into laughter. His hearty laughter broke the tense atmosphere.
"Everyone, stand up! I was angry at first, thinking that this was against the ancestral system. But after watching it, I realized that I was too rigid. This performance was very interesting, and it made me feel your joy and talent." His Majesty swept his eyes over the concubines.
"Jinpin, your singing voice is clear and melodious, and your heartfelt feelings are so touching. Meifei and Lanfei, your skits are so well-chosen and so heartwarming, showing your dedication."
Concubine Jin, Concubine Mei and Concubine Lan, who were named, were surprised and happy, their faces flushed and tears glistened in their eyes.
Jinpin's voice trembled: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am deeply honored."
Mei Fei and Lan Fei also hurriedly thanked him: "It is a great honor for us to be appreciated by Your Majesty."
The other concubines finally breathed a sigh of relief, smiles bloomed on their faces again, and they were filled with gratitude for His Majesty's tolerance.
His Majesty looked at the beautiful concubines in front of him and was in a good mood. "In future activities like this, please be careful and do not violate the royal etiquette."
The concubines responded in unison: "We will follow your Majesty's orders."
The harem was once again filled with laughter and joy, and this night became an unforgettable and beautiful memory in everyone's hearts.
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