The beauty who wears fast has many babies

Chapter 18 World 1: Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet

A few days later, the chrysanthemum viewing banquet was finally held. Because of the two palace searches before, the chrysanthemum viewing banquet was held much later than usual.

Normally, chrysanthemums bloom in autumn, but this chrysanthemum viewing banquet has its own uniqueness: all the chrysanthemums are cultivated in warm greenhouses, so even in the season when the chrysanthemums have withered, people can still appreciate the beautiful sight of them blooming.

This arrangement makes the chrysanthemum viewing banquet a special experience, allowing people to feel the perfect combination of nature and snow scenery.

Concubines from each palace entered the main hall according to their rank. Ministers also attended the banquet and brought their families with them, but most of them brought daughters.

Zhou Chongli was seen sitting majestically on the dragon throne in a bright yellow suit, his eyes mostly nonchalant as he watched the dancers in the hall, and he felt bored listening to the pleasant music.

He was more concerned with how to develop the Great Zhou Kingdom, how to prevent the barbarians on the border from invading again, how to make the people live and work in peace, and how to train the emperor's son.

"emperor."

A shout interrupted Zhou Chongli's thoughts.

"What is Prime Minister Lu doing?" Zhou Chongli raised his eyes and propped himself up to look at Lu Meng in the hall.

Lü Meng was a thin figure, nearly eight feet tall, with a beard like a spear, a ruddy complexion, and a piercing gaze. He wore a faint smile, giving off a sense of intimacy and trust. His chest-length beard, a graying stubble, accentuated his elegance and distinction. He wore simple clothing, but it couldn't conceal his unyielding demeanor.

"I think this chrysanthemum viewing banquet is extremely boring!" Lu Meng said bluntly as soon as he opened his mouth.

When Concubine Su heard this, her expression changed. You know, she was in charge of this chrysanthemum viewing banquet.

The Lu and Su families were both generals appointed during the reign of the previous emperor. The Su family continued to be in charge of military power and stationed at the border, while the Lu family was transferred back to the capital to do some patrol work. The two families have always been at odds.

"Oh? I also think that doing this every year is a waste of money and harm to the people, and it is meaningless." Zhou Chongli still trusts the old generals who have accompanied the late emperor in battles for many years.

"I have a daughter who has recently learned some tricks and I want to present them to the emperor." Lu Meng did not answer, but spoke to himself.

He looked at Zhou Chongli sincerely, with a cunning glint in his eyes.

Zhou Chongli's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He knew full well that Lü Meng must have some ulterior motive for coming this time, but he still feigned curiosity and asked, "Oh? I wonder what skill your daughter has learned?"

Lu Meng said proudly: "Your Majesty, my daughter is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and is even better at dancing and poetry. Her talent is unique. In addition, my daughter has specially learned a new skill, which I believe will bring a different experience to Your Majesty." As he said that, he clapped his hands lightly and signaled the attendants around him to present the prepared gifts to Zhou Chongli.

Zhou Chongli took the gift and opened it, and found that it contained a beautiful painting.

He couldn't help but sigh at Lu Meng's good intentions.

However, he did not express his opinion immediately, but simply said: "I am looking forward to your daughter's performance."

Seeing that Zhou Chongli did not refuse, Lü Meng was secretly delighted. He knew that his plan was halfway successful. All he needed to do next was to get his daughter to behave well in front of the emperor, and then he would be able to send her to the palace as he wished.

So, he quickly thanked her and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will do my best to live up to your kindness."

At the same time, Zhou Chongli's eyes narrowed slightly, and he thought to himself: This Lü Meng is Concubine Lü's father. He must have come here to use his daughter's power to consolidate the Lü family's position in the court. However, although his wishful thinking was loud and clear, it was not certain to succeed.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chongli sneered and decided to see what Lu Meng's daughter was capable of.

"System, use the scanner on him." Wu Li looked at the people in the hall who did not give Zhou Chongli any face at all.

【Name: Lü Meng

Age: 58

Face value: 82

Height: 182

Favorability: 0

Position: General of the Nation

Hobbies:

"System, there's no useful information here."

[Host, the scanner can only get the other party's basic information. If you want to know the other party's background story, you need to spend points to redeem it.]

"Forget it, I only have 300 points, and they'll be very useful if I keep them."

After saying this, Lü Meng's daughter lightly walked onto the stage. She was dressed in a gossamer dress, and her figure was graceful, like a fairy descending to earth. The gossamer fluttered lightly, as if shrouded in mist, making her figure seem illusory and real, making it difficult to grasp.

Wu Li couldn't help but stare at the woman on the stage with wide eyes, curious. She held a piece of red cloth in her hand. With a gentle wave, a white dove flew out of it. With another wave, a flower appeared. Then, she hid her body under the red cloth, revealing only a pair of beautiful eyes. Then, in front of everyone's astonishment, she disappeared without a trace!

There was a burst of exclamations and applause from the audience.

Wu Li joined the crowd in applauding, secretly complaining, "Is this the new special skill that Lu Meng mentioned? Isn't it just a magic trick? A trivial trick."

However, considering the historical context of the Great Zhou Dynasty, she began to understand why Lu Meng was so proud. Such a performance was indeed eye-opening.

Lu Meng's daughter continued to perform various magical magic tricks on the stage. Every move was full of mystery and charm. The audience was deeply attracted by her performance and cheered from time to time.

Wu Li covered his face with his sleeves and ate something out of boredom.

Zhou Chongli did find it interesting at first, but when he saw Wuli's bored look later, he gradually came to his senses and no longer found it strange.

"Miss Lu's skills are indeed amazing, she deserves a reward." After Zhou Chongli finished speaking, he waved his hand to signal the people on the stage to go down.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Seeing the emperor's attitude, Lü Yue felt distressed, but he didn't dare say anything. He exchanged glances with his father, Lü Meng, and then withdrew.

"Your Majesty, I think Miss Lu is truly a rare beauty, and her talents are so exquisite. On this beautiful day, I dare to ask for a favor." Lady Du's father, the Minister of Personnel, said.

"Oh, my dear, tell me about it." Zhou Chongli certainly knew what this old fox was planning.

Minister Du said, "Your Majesty, now that Concubine Li is pregnant with twins, it's a good time to bring a new person into the harem."

Lu Meng glanced at Minister Du and stepped forward, saying, "I second the motion."

"I second the proposal!"

When the other ministers saw this, they thought it was a good opportunity. Most of the people who came to the chrysanthemum viewing banquet brought their own daughters. They were just waiting for the opportunity to make the emperor agree to add new people.

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