Chapter 180, Moon Viewing

??Shi Luhe's route just happened to be a semicircle. When the Phoenix Paladin arrived at the Phoenix Stage, there were many women in colorful clothes choreographing dance music. Among them, a tall and beautiful woman in light clothes saw the Phoenix Paladin from afar, jumped down from the Phoenix Stage, and knelt down in front of the Phoenix Paladin like a singing oriole and dancing swallow:

"Your Majesty, Your ...

The slowly moving phoenix chariot was forced to stop. Ji Qing shouted at the side of the chariot, "Bold Lepin, are you welcoming the emperor? This is called blocking the emperor's carriage."

Meimei asked a concubine on the left, "Who is this?"

The man sneered and said, "Who else could it be? The famous Lepin is the best singer and dancer in the palace, and the emperor loves her very much. Look at her arrogant look. She saw the emperor and the queen sitting in the phoenix chariot together from a distance, and she dared to stop them."

Meimei and Lin Runan looked at Lepin carefully. She looked about fifteen or sixteen years old, with fair and delicate skin, as plump as a bud about to bloom. She had just finished dancing practice and was still panting. Her colorful clothes were soaked with sweat. She exuded an overwhelming youthful aura. She was incomparable to the pale and weak empress in the emperor's arms in the carriage.

Meimei couldn't help but frown slightly. You could say she was worrying too much, but she was worried about the queen again.

The Emperor and the Empress sat still. The Emperor asked Concubine Le calmly, "Why did you stop the Phoenix Chariot?"

Lepin raised her head, her beautiful face glowing with radiance and a sweet smile, and reported to the emperor: "Liu Cairen has just composed a song about the moon. I tried to compose and practice it, and I think it is very suitable, and it can be compared with the song about the moon sung by the prince of Gaomu Kingdom."

"Really? Please prepare it well, don't embarrass me when the time comes."

"Your Majesty: I am doing my best to train and will not go out."

"Well done tonight, Concubine Le. You have done a great job. I will reward you handsomely. Please step back and don't block me. The Queen is tired and needs to rest."

"Your concubine respectfully sends off the Emperor and the Empress."

Lepin bowed and stepped aside. When Meimei walked past her, she raised her head, and the arrogance on her face froze in an instant. She stared at Meimei with a look of confusion.

In the afternoon, Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi came to Kunning Palace to take the pulse. Meimei told them that the queen took the phoenix chariot to the Imperial Garden for a walk. Zhang Jingyun nodded and said that the weather was clear and warm, and there was no wind, so it was okay to sit in the phoenix chariot. If she walked, she couldn't walk so far, so she just walked a few steps in Kunning Palace.

Lingxuzi said that when he took her pulse just now, it felt a little different from usual. Was it because she had been exposed to the sun too much? Her heart pulse was floating and agitated... The queen was in an unstable mood and seemed to be depressed."

Meimei and Lin Runan looked at each other and asked Lingxuzi if this situation would lead to serious consequences without skipping a word.

Because the Emperor was accompanying the Empress in Kunning Palace, the couple held the prince in their bedroom to rest or entertain themselves. The three of them were having a great time, so the four of them took the opportunity to sit in Tianxiang Pavilion for a while, drinking tea and chatting. There was no one to serve them, so they could do as they pleased.

Lingxuzi smiled and said that he probably wouldn't. I can tell a person's character and temperament from their pulse. The queen is different from ordinary women. She is virtuous, gentle, calm, and has extraordinary temperament and insight. Her mind is naturally open and bright, just like the moon in the sky on a sunny day. Even if it is covered by clouds, it will be cleared away in time and its brightness will reappear. Only someone like her can shoulder the heavy responsibility of becoming the head of the six palaces. The queen has been ill since childhood, with a combination of congenital and acquired diseases, but she can live to this day. The credit for this can only be a small part from the medicine. Her own flexibility, strength, and open-mindedness are the most important, and are the basis for her survival."

Meimei nodded and said, "A mother is strong, and after the queen gives birth to a prince, she will become even stronger."

Zhang Jingyun said no, the queen is already very good now, and she will be even better when the prince grows up."

When the emperor left Kunning Palace, he took Zhang Jingyun and Lingxuzi with him. After Meimei and Lin Runan respectfully saw him off, they went inside to visit the queen.

The queen leaned on the couch, looking even weaker and paler, but her smile was as gentle and calm as ever. Lin Runan sat on the edge of the couch, holding her snow-white hand, and whispered, "Zhang said that the queen will become stronger and stronger."

The Queen's smile bloomed like snow cherry blossoms on me, and I feel much better now than before."

She gently pressed her hand on her left chest. In the past, I felt as if a meridian was suddenly blocked, and the pain was so severe that I dared not breathe. Now I don’t have such a feeling anymore, and the abdominal pain is gone, and the dizziness symptoms are gradually reduced... Zhang and Xia are working together to treat me. I will gradually have a strong body, don’t worry."

Meimei sat on the other side. The queen seemed a little unhappy today."

The Queen looked at her with sidelong eyes and blamed the Emperor for saying that you are a mischievous spirit and are just making wild guesses.

"Am I just guessing? I think the Queen is angry because of that Concubine Le."

Meimei saw that the maids had not come in yet, so she spoke boldly.

The Queen lowered her eyes. “Since you have seen it, I will not hide it from you. Things in the palace are too complicated. I don’t want you to be in trouble. This Lepin is the sister of the former Concubine Lian. Concubine Lian was personally selected by the Queen Mother and entered the palace at the same time as me. She is also versatile, graceful, and best at singing and dancing. The Emperor could not reject Concubine Lian’s talent, but because he had his eyes on me first, he chose me first. Concubine Lian was jealous and plotted to harm me. She was discovered by people around me and reaped the fruits of her own labor. She died from eating poisoned strawberries. In the end, I became the Queen. Within two months, Concubine Lian and Lepin entered the palace and soon gained the Emperor’s favor. The Emperor was always very tolerant of young concubines, and Lepin was no exception. Lepin was a little arrogant because of her favor. She actually said to me when no one was around: ‘One day, I will get back what I lost.’ Although I didn’t want to argue with her, she went too far and I couldn’t help feeling upset. You saw Concubine Le blocking the phoenix chariot during the day. She did it on purpose to show her specialness in front of everyone. The emperor recently received the prince of Gaomu Kingdom. This was a matter of state affairs. He didn't even tell me, but discussed it with her. He also asked her to choreograph the songs and dances for the moon-viewing banquet. This shows how important she is in the eyes of the emperor. Compared with her, how useful am I, a sick queen? "

"The Queen is angry about this?"

The queen smiled. I am not a saint, of course I was angry, but this anger dissipated in an instant, and did not stay in my heart. What about Lepin? A child without brains will sooner or later be like her, and fall into her hands. Her move reminded me that I really can't just give birth to a prince and ignore everything. At least I have some awareness of what the emperor is thinking. Why did the emperor hold this night banquet? It was also because of Lepin's interruption. He took the initiative to say the reason: Didn't the Gaomu Kingdom in the north get defeated by us last year? The prince of Gaomu Kingdom brought an envoy to our dynasty to pay tribute and declare his loyalty. It is said that this prince of Gaomu Kingdom is versatile, good at music, and proficient in poetry and songs. He came to declare his loyalty, but his tone was arrogant, implying that our dynasty only knows how to conquer by force, and does not understand the beauty of music and literature. He also brought many musicians and singing and dancing girls with superb skills. The name of the banquet was to offer dance and songs, which seemed to have the meaning of education. A few days ago, he presented the emperor with a poem, reciting praises for the moon. The emperor praised his poetic talent, but he actually said: This little poem was written by my groom. This made the emperor very angry. When the two countries were at war, they did not kill the envoys. What's more, now that the two countries have negotiated peace, the people on the border can live and work in peace and not suffer from the war. The emperor was annoyed but could not touch him. Due to his busy affairs, the emperor had not paid attention to Prince Gaomu. The Ministry of Rites reported that he was about to return to the country, so the emperor granted him the opportunity to enjoy the moon in the imperial garden. Lepin suggested that they should compose a beautiful song and dance that would be better than Prince Gaomu's moon chant to dampen his arrogance. The emperor actually agreed and asked the current famous poet to accompany him to enjoy the moon... I really don't know how their moon-watching banquet tonight will turn out."

Meimei laughed and it sounded a bit like a child throwing a tantrum, but seriously speaking, it was also related to the dignity of the state. The talented scholars must use their literary talent to the fullest and chant beautiful sentences, and the singing and dancing of Lepin must be gorgeous and dignified, and blend into the scene. "

The Queen nodded silently. “I have watched a lot of Lepin’s songs and dances with the Emperor. They are gorgeous and extravagant, with a kind of illusory beauty… She is young, beautiful, and has a good figure. When the Emperor visits his concubines, he never tells anyone what’s on his mind. Lepin has this opportunity. If she does well, she will help the Emperor share his worries, and from now on the Emperor will value her a little more.”

Meimei and Lin Runan looked at each other and lowered their eyes at the same time: This is too stressful. Fortunately, they are not lucky enough and cannot enter the palace to become the emperor's concubines.

Lin Runan suddenly raised her head and said, "Your Highness can also share the Emperor's worries."

The Queen was stunned. "Can I do it?"

Meimei felt something was wrong. Lin Runan looked at Meimei with bright eyes. She can play the piano and sing. I have heard her sing "The bright moon rises over the sea, and we share this moment across the world." Isn't this a beautiful line? "

Meimei was so anxious that she pushed her away. Nonsense? I told you a long time ago, but I forgot..."

Identity, competing for favor with concubines in the palace, are you looking for death?

Lin Runan vigorously exposed that you should have remembered that you now know many things. In the Suochun Courtyard of the Cen residence, you taught Su Yunu and others to sing and dance, and taught the King of Qi to play drums. You don’t know how to fencing, but you taught them to practice sword dance..."

Meimei hugged Lin Runan - please forgive me"

The queen drove the two of them off the bed, made them stand side by side, and put on her queenly airs, interrogating them majestically for a long time. She found out what Meimei had done outside. Lin Runan was still merciful and did not mention the fact that she and Xu Junying had broken up.

The Queen was amazed at you...you are so capable."

Meimei didn't expect the queen to react like this, and she looked up at her. The queen smiled and said, "Everyone has dreams, do you? My dream when I was a child was to go out of the house and do something. Now I can't do it, but Meimei did it. It's great."

She waved her hand, asked Meimei to come closer, and pulled her to do this for me. I am the head of the six palaces. If I can't do it, I can't let other concubines get ahead. I will ask Wan'er to arrange it. I will give a banquet tonight in the Imperial Garden. It will not be difficult to bring those people into the palace. The King of Qi must be in the palace. Present your best and most outstanding songs and dances to suppress Lepin."

The queen was tired, so the maids took care of her and took a rest. Meimei and Lin Runan left. As they walked out of the door, Meimei pointed at Lin Runan:

"Just wait and see my revenge"

Lin Runan was busy accompanying Xiao Huiyun. In the palace, apart from relying on the emperor, no one else helped her. If the emperor favored someone, she would be sad. You also saw that a small concubine Le wanted to bully her. If you have this ability, why don't you help her? "

"Can we be by her side every day? The struggle in the palace is no joke. If we don't, we will not only not help her, but will hurt her instead of benefit her."

Lin Runan held Meimei and looked at her firmly. "If I could stay by her side every day and share her worries, I would be willing to do so. Now that I can't do that, if I can help you once, I have to do it perfectly. That will not be harmful, but beneficial."

Meimei stunned Lin Runan and said, "How can you do it perfectly if you don't make sense? Show me how to do it."

Lin Runan smiled and said, "I can't, but it would be great if you could do it yourself."

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