Chapter Fifty-Two: The Family Banquet Adds to the Fun and Warms the Tent (5)
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The banquet started, but the atmosphere was very strange.
In front of him, Emperor Chen, who was sitting high on the dragon throne, changed his usual majestic attitude and said that today's family banquet would be easy-going, so he waived their rules and ordered the prince in Beijing to sit with the princess in the same place, like Xuanyuan Qian and Xuanyuan Qi.
The two who did not have a princess sat with the concubines. The other concubines sat at the same table behind the curtain. They chatted and toasted as Emperor Chen said, and had a good time.
Although everyone knew how much of this harmonious atmosphere was true and how false, they still couldn't dampen Emperor Chen's interest on the outside. In times of difficulty, they had to act like their sisters-in-law were affectionate. And this also showed that
With the skills of Princess Yu, she made a drinking order with a table of women, drank wine, and the wine was flowing. It was so joyful. It made Emperor Chen and the Queen Mother happy and sighed, this is the feeling of a family banquet.
But the palace concubines did not have it so easy. On the surface, things were calm, but secretly they were using the wind. During the banquet, they probably said all the compliments they could say. Ling Zihan saw everything and thought
, if we continue talking about this, we may not know whose turn it will be.
I was running out of words. And from time to time, there were a few words that were clearly expressed as praise, but were actually sarcastic sarcasm, which directly stabbed the pain in the heart of the imperial concubine. It made the imperial concubine feel sour in her stomach, but she still had to hold on.
It's so difficult to pretend to be very happy!
However, looking at the rosy-faced Emperor Chen in the seat, and the delicate and soft-looking Mu Jiaxiang leaning against him, Ling Zihan said that she was not surprised. On the contrary, she understood Emperor Chen's approach very well, and she thought about it in her heart.
Yeah, I think it still makes sense.
This Emperor Chen is an emperor, a rare emperor, so he naturally knows how to balance the three palaces and six courtyards. Now, the queen has fallen, but the prince is still there. However, during this time, the imperial concubine became more and more proud, and she interacted closely with the courtiers and got involved.
Even though Emperor Chen turned a blind eye, it didn't mean he didn't know. Today,
The imperial concubine was not satisfied with the right to temporarily rule the Sixth Palace. She also wanted to further consolidate her power. She wanted her niece to marry her adopted son to consolidate the family status, and she dreamed of becoming a queen mother. Emperor Chen was determined not to let her succeed.
Hence the afternoon drama in Anshou Palace, and now it is just the continuation of that drama.
I "encountered" Mu Jiaxiang by chance, fell in love with her in the same old way, and now, at the family banquet, I showed that I was different and favored her, and I was afraid that she would be lucky in the evening.
In this way, most of the favor of the imperial concubine was taken away, and the involvement between the imperial concubine and her natal brother was broken up. General Mu turned his support to his daughter Mu Jiaxiang and focused his attention on the sixth palace.
On the throne. Compared with supporting the imperial concubine whose beauty is gradually declining, the precious daughter he has trained by himself is still young and beautiful. Compared with supporting the imperial concubine, he can win over the emperor's favorite, so the chance will naturally be greater.
There are few of them who are not driven by the word "profit", let alone the relationship between the imperial concubine and his brother and sister, which is also based on the word "profit"?
Ling Zihan sneered from the bottom of her heart. Unknowingly, she drank half a cup of plum soup and didn't feel sour at all.
At the same time, the smart people looked on with cold eyes, but a few idiots who liked to show off were unable to stop them from saying unpleasant things. Fortunately, the prince stood up in time and stopped the princess from being "drunk".
"Speaking of words", he raised his wine glass respectfully towards Emperor Chen: "Father, your Majesty, your Majesty, today
It is snowing every day. It is a happy day. My son and others can gather together happily. I have also discussed it privately with several brothers in Beijing. In compliance with the wishes of the imperial grandmother, I am willing to imitate the colorful clothes of filial sons with my wives, concubines and children.
To entertain the relatives, to add joy to the banquet, to make the emperor’s father and the emperor’s grandmother smile.”
"Oh? Is there such a program?" Emperor Chen grabbed Mu Jiaxiang's hand, ate a piece of snow pear, and turned to look at the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Isn't that right? The prince is a filial child and wants to make the Ai family happy." Girl Han suggested that she imitate the folk colorful clothes and entertain her parents at the family banquet to please the Ai family and their father.
The emperor's mother and concubine can be said to be happy and harmonious. Therefore, the Ai family issued a decree and ordered the princes and princesses in Beijing to prepare their own programs."
"So, Girl Han is thoughtful. Very good, very good. Girl, if you perform well, I will reward you heavily, and so will you!" Emperor Chen squinted his eyes and looked at the seat next to him, where he was drinking plums.
Tang Ling Zihan glanced at the crowd with the corner of her eyes, taking in all the different expressions of those people.
Ling Zihan felt another sneer in her heart.
Come to think of it, this Emperor Chen is really a loser. Now he no longer needs Xuanyuan Huang, but uses her as a cover to observe everyone's performance in the name of "favor".
"Then we have all benefited from the fault of the ninth younger brother and sister." The concubine beside Xuanyuan Qi stood up first, raised the wine glass and said to Emperor Chen Fushen: "Father, I have a proposal. This Caiyi Entertainment
As for the kiss, since it was the Ninth Princess who proposed it, it would be better to let the Princess and King Ke come first, so that we can get a good deal!"
Xuanyuan Qi stood up with a smile but not a smile, glanced in the direction of Ling Zihan and said: "I have the honor to see the talents of all of you at the family banquet every year. Not long after the nine brothers and sisters came in, I
Naturally, I have not seen it before. But I have heard about it a long time ago. Not only are my siblings extraordinary in appearance, but their talents are also one of the best..."
"Ba Ge——" Xuanyuan Huang suddenly spoke, interrupting Xuanyuan Qi's words. At the same time, Xuanyuan Qian, who was sitting not far from them, also opened his mouth, but before the two of them could say anything, Ling Zihan
He stood up in time, reached out and took out the jade flute from his waist, played with it on his fingertips, and spoke loudly.
"The Eighth Prince is overly praised. I'm afraid Zihan's talent is hard to admire! None of the **** sitting here is one of the best ladies. They are good at playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. The Eighth Prince's profile
The concubine is the most talented woman in the capital. Now, if the Eighth Prince praises Zihan like this, doesn't he force Zihan to show off his sword in front of Guan Gong's gate?
?" Ling Zihan smiled lightly. Without waiting for Xuanyuan Qi to retort, Ling Zihan's eyes quickly passed over his face, then turned to the seat of honor. Holding the jade flute in her hand, she bowed and said: "My wife's qualifications are shallow and she has nothing to offer.
Only this melody is reasonable. If the father and the emperor’s grandmother don’t blame it, the minister and daughter-in-law will show off their shame here, which is also a good way to attract others.”
"Hey, wait a minute, the nine younger brothers and sisters agreed, but they have to perform it together as a couple." Seeing Emperor Chen and the Queen Mother both smiling lightly, the prince nodded in acquiescence, so he naturally let go of his courage and dared them to make trouble.
Ling Zihan almost wanted to list out all the prince's ancestors and greet them one by one. But at this moment, her hand suddenly felt warm. Xuanyuan Huang's hand had already grasped hers, and he held her hand in front of everyone.
He reached Zhengzhong and said, "The prince has said it, so how can I not do it? It's just that I'm missing a flute, and it will take some time to ask someone to pick it up now."
At this time, Emperor Chen who was sitting on the seat spoke, "I remember that the Imperial Master has an emerald flute. Why don't you lend it to Lao Jiuyi first?"
He stroked the golden dragon on the armrest on his left hand, and his fingertips caressed the fine lines of the dragon scales intentionally or unintentionally. He looked at the screen beside him, raised the corners of his mouth, and showed a very strange smile. At this moment, the hazy figures on the screen moved.
After a pause, there was no sound, only a figure stood up and walked towards the edge, and then, a green jade flute was handed out from the gap.
Qi Dehai hurriedly stepped forward to take it, bowed respectfully, and handed the jade flute to Emperor Chen for inspection.
Emperor Chen chuckled silently, took the flute in his hand, and stroked it a few times. His eyes suddenly darkened, and a strange halo flashed through it. It swayed a little, and then it calmed down again. It was just that
looked at it seriously
His eyes were fixed on Zihan, but the corner of his eyes glanced at Xuanyuan Qian at the same time. After a slight pause, he looked back with a smile, and said with praise, "Yes, it is indeed a good flute," and handed the jade flute to him.
He came to Qi Dehai and made a gesture.
Qi Dehai understood, immediately held the flute, walked down the steps quickly, handed the flute to Xuanyuan Huang's hand, his eyes drifted to the jade flute in Ling Zihan's hand, and his chaotic eyes suddenly became clear, and then returned to
Instead of being as calm as before, there was just a flash of surprise in his eyes, which was really puzzling.
Ling Zihan didn't notice it at first, but the moment she saw the flute, she raised her head unconsciously. She happened to notice the change in Qi Dehai's eyes, and immediately thought of the prince's words in Anshou Palace. At this time,
She looked at the jade flute again. Whether it was texture or color, they were almost the same. Even the patterns carved on them were so similar, as if the flute and flute should have been a pair.
But she was surprised. Ling Zihan still looked very interested and reached out to touch the jade flute in Xuanyuan Huang's hand. The feeling of rising heat was the same as the one in her hand. Even...even the jade flute was hidden in her hand.
The strange totem inside the tail of the flute is also found in this flute.
After briefly looking at each other, Ling Zihan and Xuanyuan Huang exchanged glances. She immediately retracted her hand, only to find that Zi Qi, who was originally lazy, actually jumped off her shoulder and jumped onto Xuanyuan Huang's shoulder.
A pair of blood-red fox eyes were staring intently at the flute in Xuanyuan Huang's hand, looking fascinated.
It seems that there must be something fishy here.
"We have the flute and the flute. Why, Huang'er, girl Han, do you still have any questions?"
Emperor Chen urged the two of them with a smile, but before they could answer, Mu Jiaxiang, who was leaning against him, asked in a voice as soft as a mosquito's moan: "Your Majesty, do you think that this flute and this flute are so different?"
Like they were made for each other?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were drawn towards him.
Xuanyuan Qian's expression did not change, but his fingers holding the wine glass tightened, and the joints between his fingers turned slightly white. The Eighth Prince on the side looked cynical, waving his fan and smiling strangely.
At the same time, he turned his head and glanced at his concubine, who was eloquent and always had a few opinions on everything.
, then he glanced at the prince who was sitting at the head of the kings, pursed his lips, suddenly put away his fan, and tapped his palms. In return, the prince raised his eyebrows indifferently, turned to look at Xuanyuan Huang and the other two, and said calmly.
Chapter completed!