Chapter 101 The final blow ruined

As luck would have it, on the day before the performance, the lotus platform broke down! The petals had been damaged, and the mechanism that controlled the petals' blooming had also broken down!

This mechanism is quite delicate and complicated. Just to repair it, even the most skilled craftsman in the Shanggong Bureau would need three days.

Not only did the lotus platform have problems, but most of the dancers also had problems. Some had diarrhea due to eating something bad, while others had red spots on their faces or hands. In short, they were unable to perform on stage.

Nanny Nan gnashed her teeth in anger, and felt so ashamed and angry in front of Xu Lanshan that she wanted to crawl into the ground!

She patted her chest and assured Concubine Chen that there would be no problem. She would guard against it strictly and make sure that nothing would go wrong. She would ensure that Concubine Chen's affairs would not be delayed.

But I didn’t expect that I would be slapped in the face on the last day!

"It's my fault. I deserve death. I've delayed your business. Please punish me!"

Nanny Nan knelt on the ground and cursed the person who had done something behind the scenes, but what was the use?

She wouldn't let this matter go like this! She knew that it was just those two people who were secretly instigating this, and she would eventually retaliate and would never suffer this loss.

However, at this moment, she only hoped that this noble lady, who was in great favor with the emperor, would show a little mercy when she was punished...

Unexpectedly, Xu Lanshan just smiled lightly and said calmly: "If these things are gone, then they are gone. It doesn't matter."

Nan Ma suddenly raised her head: "Your Excellency means, is..."

Xu Lanshan chuckled sarcastically, "There are so many people who are jealous of me, how could I not be on guard? If these things are gone, then they are gone. The dancers are no longer needed. I have a piece of music here. Can you find a few people to practice with? Make sure it can be performed normally tomorrow. No more accidents are allowed."

"My Lady, I promise I will personally guard this place and nothing will happen again! If you can't even hold it together for one night, I will be beheaded!"

Xu Lanshan chuckled: "That's not necessary. I believe you still have this ability. Don't disappoint me again."

"Yes, my lady!"

Xu Lanshan handed the sheet music she had taken out of the system to Nanny Nan: "Tell them to practice well and not make any mistakes."

"yes."

"Tell everyone that this dance performance was a complete disaster. I'm at my wit's end and can only deal with it as a last resort... Do you understand what I mean?"

It makes people think that she is furious but can't bear to cancel the performance, so she has to bite the bullet and go on to save some face so as not to be too embarrassed.

This was a deliberate attempt to confuse the enemy. Nan Ma immediately understood and nodded, "I understand!"

"That'll do!"

When Xu Lanshan returned to Cuiyinxuan, she looked unhappy all the way, with an almost unconcealable anger and a dark face.

When acting, of course you have to try to make it as realistic as possible.

She had long expected that dancing in front of the emperor would not be easy. After all, there were so many people who disliked her and wanted to laugh at her.

Although Nanny Nan is the second-in-command of Shengping Office, there are so many people in Shengping Office that it is easy to avoid an open attack but difficult to guard against an arrow from the dark. Even if Nanny Nan has her confidants, what is the probability that the thief defense for a thousand days can be completely prevented?

The initial choreography, practice, and fanfare were all just a sleight of hand.

As soon as Xu Lanshan returned to Cuiyinxuan, the news that her plan to dance in front of the emperor had failed had spread.

Lady Bai hurried to Cuiyinxuan to find out what was going on and to comfort her, but most of the concubines were gloating over her misfortune.

Upon hearing this, the Queen sneered, "I saw her so confident and thought she had some ability, but it turns out she's just ignorant. What a fool! I warned her, but she still ended up like this. It seems her luck isn't always so good!"

Nanny Yan hesitated and said, "Madam, should we send someone to ask if her performance tomorrow should be cancelled?"

The order of the singing and dancing performances at the banquet had been arranged in advance. It was the Queen who made the final decision. Xu Lanshan's performance had also been arranged, but given the current situation, it was probably impossible to proceed as planned.

The Queen sneered, "Why should we worry about this? If she wanted to cancel it, wouldn't she come to me herself? I think this chess piece is already useless, why should I worry about it anymore!"

How could the Emperor be happy after the grandly promised dance in front of the Emperor for his birthday ended like this? Concubine Chen had really shot herself in the foot this time; she was destined to fall from grace!

Why boast so much if you don’t have the ability?

Wouldn't it be better to just be her favorite concubine?

Once this person becomes frivolous, there is really no hope for him!

The queen was contemptuous and angry.

Emperor Yuan Yong also learned about this and couldn't help laughing. He asked Dong Zhi, "Is Concubine Chen so angry that she's crying?"

Dong Zhi choked: "......"

"This, this - I don't know, Your Majesty, would you like me to ask someone to find out..."

Emperor Yuan Yong looked at him as if he were a fool and said, "No need!"

So free? Why are you asking about this? Even if Lan'er was so angry that she cried, she shouldn't have asked like this!

As soon as Emperor Yuan Yong finished speaking, a young eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Noble Lady Chen requests an audience."

Emperor Yuan Yong laughed and said, "Ask her in!"

The young eunuch was bewildered, not really understanding what the emperor was laughing at. He quickly agreed and hurried out to pass on the message.

"Your Majesty!" Xu Lanshan came in and threw herself into Emperor Yuan Yong's arms: "Your Majesty, I am so unlucky!"

Emperor Yuan Yong: “…”

"What? Who bullied my beloved? Hmm?"

"The surprise I had prepared for His Majesty is completely ruined..."

Even though he already knew about this, Emperor Yuan Yong couldn't help but feel angry when he heard the woman in his arms say this in a wronged tone. He sneered, "Those servants in the Shengping Office are really useless!"

"It was my fault for being careless. There are so many people in that place, and there are all kinds of people. I didn't handle it properly."

Some things are just like that. For example, no matter how wise the emperor is and how much he wants to clean up the bureaucracy, can he really prevent all the corrupt officials in the world? Impossible!

Therefore, it is normal that she cannot prevent someone from ruining her business.

It was just a pity! It was also a bit helpless. If she had enough people at her disposal, if there were fewer messy people in the palace, this wouldn't have happened.

"Don't be sad, Lan'er. It doesn't matter to me whether this performance is there or not. As long as Lan'er is fine, that's all that matters."

There is some regret, but not much.

Because he actually expected this result to some extent.

"How can I not be sad? But I must not go back on my word to the emperor. I originally thought of two plans. Since the preparations of the Shengping Office are not applicable, I have other arrangements. But if it doesn't work out that way, please don't blame me, Your Majesty..."