Chapter 168: Sudden Change
Yu Shengsheng looked towards Concubine Shu's seat and found that it was empty.
The maid whispered, "Later, the Queen will perform a dance for the Emperor. The Princess is good at painting portraits. The Queen would like to ask if she would like to have a golden or red dot on her forehead when performing the Flying Fairy dance."
"Please help me check it according to the dress."
She spoke in detail and specificity, and Yu Shengsheng nodded.
Just as a new song began, a large number of dancers came up, attracting the attention of most people.
Yu Shengsheng followed the palace maid and left the table, and no one noticed.
The palace maid took her out through the side passage, and the sounds of music and noise gradually left behind.
Yu Shengsheng looked around and asked, "Aunt, where is the imperial concubine changing her clothes and putting on makeup?"
The maid glanced at the rooms next to her and said calmly, "Those are where ordinary dancers change their clothes. Your Majesty naturally cannot be with them. They are in the front."
As I was walking forward, a person came towards me.
Yu Shengsheng looked up and saw that it was Lu Xingyao.
"Where are we going?" he asked.
The maid bowed quickly and said, "My Lord, the Queen is changing her clothes in the front hall. She will dance for the Emperor later. I am sending this servant to invite the Princess to come over and help her with her makeup."
Lu Xingyao's gaze turned to Yu Shengsheng, and when he saw the sachet on her waist, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Yu Shengsheng didn't want to talk, but she remembered Concubine Shu's words, noticed Lu Xingyao's gaze, and bowed.
"Meet the eldest master."
Lu Xingyao nodded and moved aside.
The palace maid led Yu Shengsheng through the Moon Gate, quickening her pace. There were fewer and fewer people here, and it became quieter and quieter. The music from the hall could hardly be heard.
"Hasn't it arrived yet?" Yu Shengsheng clasped her hands together, her fingertips pinching the sharpened hairpin in her sleeve.
The maid did not look back or stop: "It's just in front."
Yu Shengsheng stopped and said, "I have something else to say. Please tell the queen to forgive me."
She turned to leave, but the palace maid came over and tried to stop her.
Yu Shengsheng said nothing, and suddenly took out the hairpin from her sleeve and stabbed the palace maid's arm.
The palace maid felt pain and her face became increasingly ugly. She waved her handkerchief suddenly, and white powder fell all over her head, covering Yu Shengsheng.
Her body softened and she slowly fell down.
The palace maid sighed, looked at the bloody hole on her arm, and lowered her head to look for the hairpin, but couldn't find it.
Never mind, business is more important.
Soon, two more guards came forward, exchanged glances with the palace maid, and took Yu Shengsheng away.
Lu Xingyao returned to the hall. He had no interest in this kind of banquet, but because of his status, he could not avoid it and often slipped out to get some fresh air during the banquet.
Just as he sat down, Lu Xingzhan was eager to make a move: "Brother, where did you go just now? Did you go to the Imperial Garden to pick flowers to make spices?"
Lu Xingyao had a big hobby, which was making spices, and he was quite good at it. Every time Lu Xingzhan went to the palace, he would bring him some flowers from the imperial garden.
Lu Xingyao spread his hands: "I have nothing in my hands, where can I get any flowers?"
However, the scented bag on Yu Shengsheng just now...
"I'll go take a look..." Lu Xingzhan wanted to go out, but was stopped by him.
"Don't go. Auntie is going to dance soon. If you can't answer her when she asks you, you'll get beaten."
That's true.
Lu Xingzhan had no choice but to wait patiently.
As the music full of Western style sounded, everyone noticed something unusual and turned to look.
Concubine Shu was seen standing on a big drum, wearing a flying costume and holding a pipa in her arms, like a fairy floating away into the sky.
The emperor's eyes lit up, and all he could see was Concubine Shu.
The queen listened to the drumbeats and the dance of her sun horns, and unconsciously clenched her hands in her sleeves.
She took a few deep breaths and reminded herself that she must be patient. After this palace banquet, some things would be settled.
Fu Qingyin held a wine glass in his hand, smiling, and glanced at her from the corner of his eye from time to time.
It seems that the effect is quite good, and it is worth the "Stunning Dream" he made by himself.
Halfway through the dance, Lu Xingyao inadvertently glanced at Yu Shengsheng's position.
Still empty.
Lu Xingyao couldn't help but be stunned. Lu Xingzhan was talking to him endlessly. Seeing him stunned, he asked, "Brother, what's wrong?"
"I just saw the maid in my aunt's palace take Princess Ruiyang to see my aunt, saying that she wanted to show her some makeup, but now the dance is already halfway through..."
Lu Xingzhan also looked towards Yu Shengsheng's position.
He arrived late today and didn't really like attending this kind of banquet, so he just wandered around outside for a while. After entering the hall, he was surprised to see Yu Shengsheng sitting in the best seat.
OK, the punched bag has finally turned the tables.
Now look, the position is empty.
"Where is she?"
Lu Xingzhan had a bad feeling.
"I'll go look for it." He stood up and wanted to leave.
Lu Xingyao frowned and pulled her back: "Wait a minute, wait until Auntie finishes dancing."
"Brother," Lu Xingzhan said anxiously, "Is watching the dance more important, or is human life more important? That idiot is often tricked. This is the imperial palace, and any trick can cost her life."
Lu Xingyao did not loosen his grip, and Concubine Shu's words rang in his ears: "The third brother should also calm down. You should give him more advice."
Could it be that what aunt meant by "recovering one's mind" was...
Looking at the anxious look in Lu Xingzhan's eyes, this was something he rarely saw.
"Xing Zhan, calm down." He spoke calmly, with a hint of coolness in his eyes.
Lu Xingzhan pursed his lips, neither sitting down nor leaving.
Just as the situation was at a stalemate, the music gradually stopped and applause broke out.
Concubine Shu walked towards the emperor, who smiled and waved to her.
The Queen curled her lips slightly - Noble Concubine Shu, your pride ends here!
As Concubine Shu stepped onto the stairs and placed her hand on the emperor's, a young eunuch hurried in.
As soon as he entered the hall, he stumbled and rolled down the stairs.
Fu Qingyin stood up, stood in front of the emperor, and asked coldly, "Why are you so panicked?"
The young eunuch touched his forehead to the ground and stammered, "Your Majesty, Commander, Yu... Yu..."
The emperor was interrupted in his excitement and was very unhappy: "Jade what?"
Fu Qingyin took two steps back and said, "Think it over first."
The young eunuch's trembling voice echoed in the hall: "Noble Lady Yu... has passed away!"
There were exclamations in the hall.
The emperor couldn't believe it: "She was fine just now, saying she was drunk and went back to rest, how could she die?"
"Did you see clearly? What happened?" The Queen's voice was filled with anxiety. "How did Concubine Yu die?"
The young eunuch trembled and dared not answer.
The emperor said angrily: "You are here to tell me something, but you are still mumbling and not saying anything. Come here..."
The young eunuch knelt down and crawled two steps, then kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I...I dare not say anything."
Fu Qingyin slowly walked down the stairs, stood on the last step, and looked down at him.
"Just tell the truth, every word is true, don't speak nonsense, the emperor will not blame you."
The emperor nodded: "Tell the truth and I will forgive you."
The young eunuch looked up at Fu Qingyin, took a deep breath, and lowered his head again: "Yes... Your Highness the Crown Prince."
"Your Highness, kill Concubine Yu!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole hall was shocked.
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