Mi Shan stepped forward and bowed in greeting.

"Your Majesty, I have come to pay my respects."

"Empress Dowager, she is the Consort Mi Hui whom I told you about," Li Shengyuan said.

"Isn't it a basket?"

The Empress Dowager gripped the Emperor's hand tightly, her face filled with bewilderment.

"!!!"

I heard the word "basket".

The people on the high seat all changed color.

Especially Empress Rouci.

A slight ripple crossed his usually kind face.

She silently gripped the hem of her skirt.

Mi Shan frowned, lost in thought.

Who is Lou'er?

Why would the Empress Dowager bring up that name to her for no reason?

Recalling the strange reactions these people had given her earlier, Mi Shan subconsciously looked around at everyone.

As expected, both the Empress and the Imperial Noble Consort looked wary and their faces were tense.

They all knew...

Even the emperor was startled.

His tone was respectful but tinged with a sense of heaviness:

"Your Majesty, where did this basket come from? Please take another look."

“Consort Mi Hui, step forward a little so that the Empress Dowager can take a good look at you.”

"yes."

Mi Shan stepped forward, past Consort Ru, and stood before the Empress Dowager, bowing her head and lowering her eyes.

The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes.

He scrutinized Mi Shan's face carefully for a moment.

Finally, a smile appeared on his face.

"It's just that I'm getting senile, Consort Mi Hui. Don't take it to heart. I'm old and sometimes I talk nonsense."

When the Empress Dowager smiled, wrinkles like chrysanthemums spread across her face.

He held her hand tightly and patted it gently.

Mi Shan forced a smile and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty is too kind. I dare not."

He returned to his seat.

Mi Shan picked up the tea from the table and poured it under a tree nearby.

Achan quickly poured her another cup.

"Your Majesty, I have heard today that Consort Mi Hui and Consort Yu have specially rehearsed a magic dance for you."

"You'll have to enjoy this in a bit."

"Okay, okay, thank you for your thoughtfulness."

"Your Majesty, I will go and prepare immediately."

Having received the emperor's instructions,

Mi Shan stood up.

I went to the lounge with Bai Lingyu to change clothes.

Bai Lingyu took out a set of dazzling gemstone brocade robes and handed them to her.

"Put it on, dance costume. I had it specially made."

She didn't notice that the clothes had already been worn by Consort Qin, who was seated at the table.

Just moments ago, a group of people were surrounding Consort Qin, praising her for receiving such imperial favor and being able to afford such magnificent clothes.

"Do you never look at other people when you attend banquets?" Mi Shan asked calmly.

"Why should I look at others? They are all stinking mortals. If I look at them too much, I'll have to wash my eyes."

"Isn't Li Changyu also a mortal?"

"He's different, he's handsome."

"It turns out that people judge by their appearance."

"...Stop talking nonsense and dance properly later. Don't embarrass me."

Music begins.

The two entered with graceful, delicate steps.

Holding up pure white floral fans, they were surrounded by dancers holding white veils that enveloped their bodies.

Petals fluttered in the air.

In the darkness, they looked like a pure white flower bud.

Finally, the flower buds opened layer by layer.

The emperor held his breath, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Li Changyu drank his wine casually, but unconsciously he was looking toward the center of the stage.

He always seemed to be able to smell a strange fragrance.

"It smells wonderful... but it's unlike any other fragrance in the world."

He raised his hand to rub behind his ear, then drank another glass of wine.

I feel my whole body getting warm.

"...The fragrance seemed to be emanating from that cluster of flower buds."

"Second Brother, what are you muttering about? This is the Hundred Flowers Banquet, how could it not smell delicious?" said Prince Rui.

"That fragrance is different; it makes your ears burn." Li Changyu pondered, toying with his cup.

Suddenly, I noticed a thin red line on my hand, faintly emitting a red glow, which then vanished in an instant.

I was taken aback.

What's this?

Prince Rui then quietly leaned closer, covering his mouth with his hand: "Brother Wang, are you... are you perhaps lovesick? Your ears are burning, and your body is also very hot."

Should I recommend a few maids to be sent to your palace tonight, Third Brother?

"This is unacceptable at your age! If you don't lose your virginity soon, it'll be recorded in history!"

"roll!"

Prince Rui was disgruntled.

I glanced at the prince's handsome profile.

"What a waste of such a peerless beauty. If I looked like that, I would definitely travel the world, play with all the beauties, and give every woman a home."

"You're so promiscuous, you'll get venereal disease sooner or later. Stay away from me."

"...Brother Wang, your words are too sharp."

Upon hearing this, even Qiao Yunsheng silently moved his chair away, keeping his distance from him.

Prince Rui was in pain, feeling deeply ostracized.

On stage.

Like peeling away layers of a cocoon, the white veil is removed.

The crowd finally saw the two women's stunningly beautiful faces.

Her jeweled brocade robe was dazzling and colorful.

The jade pendants jingled.

With each effortless dance step, the objects in her hands constantly shifted.

Sometimes it's a wine glass.

One person pours the wine, another catches it, and they splash it.

Sometimes it's a waist drum.

One person plays the percussion instruments, while another holds a pipa (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument).

The spectacular dances and magic shows were dazzling, drawing cheers from the audience.

Only Qin Miaomiao was dumbfounded, feeling like she was sitting on pins and needles.

She clutched her skirt tightly, wishing she could tear off her clothes and throw them away.

"How could this be? Heavens! Consort Qin, the clothes you are wearing are the same as those worn by Consort Mi Hui and Consort Yu!"

"Where did you get this? Go back and change! You're stealing the spotlight!"

"If this is really investigated, you could be charged with insubordination!"

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