There is a spacious open space in Yonghe Palace, which was transformed by the emperor into a place for practicing dancing. Originally it was intended to provide convenience for Concubine Xu, but now it has become the home ground of Concubine Zhen.
Anyway, this place does not belong to any of the East or West Side Palaces, and she is also qualified to use it, so she did not discuss it with Concubine Xu.
Huayan had been in and out many times, observing the entire scene. She then reported this to her master: "How shameless! This was clearly the place the Emperor gave to the young master for cultivation, yet she's taken it over!"
"Jeong Jang Jae is still practicing dancing?"
"That's right. I watched her from afar for a few times, and her grace and charm are nothing compared to yours, my lady! Even one more glance would make me feel dull and boring!"
Lady Xu snorted coldly, "Look at her usual sour face. She's always cold to everyone she sees, and when she dances, she naturally looks like a dead person! After I fell into the water, I became seriously ill and didn't even have the strength to walk, so I didn't fight with her for this piece of land. Now, let's go! Follow me!"
"yes!"
After practicing the last move, Zhen Chang came to Tong Jun and asked if there were any details missed.
They were discussing in low voices when they heard Lady Xu's sharp voice: "How dare you occupy this place without my permission?"
"Really? Is the name of Master Xu engraved here? Forgive my poor eyesight, I haven't seen it yet."
"Are you playing dumb?! The Emperor knew I was passionate about dancing and built a place specifically for me, but you took advantage of me being seriously ill and used it?"
Zhen Changzai put down the book of records and turned to look behind her again: "However, this piece of land is not in the backyard of the East Side Palace, but in Yonghe Palace. After thinking about it, I don't think I have done anything wrong."
"My sister used to be very quiet. Even when we argued, she wasn't as eloquent as she is now. If I'm not mistaken, it must have been that bitch who taught you..."
"Who is Concubine Xu scolding?"
Wei Shuyi happened to appear at this time. Knowing that the other party was scolding him, he still asked an innocent question.
In terms of rank, she is now the highest in Yonghe Palace and has nothing to fear from anyone.
Concubine Xu, on the other hand, needed to think twice before answering: "My concubine...my concubine pays respects to Jia Wanrong. My concubine is not cursing, but is chatting and laughing with Concubine Zhen!"
"Yes, what you said is indeed quite ridiculous." Zhen Changzai followed suit and bowed, "Your concubine greets Jia Wanrong."
"Everyone, get up." Wei Shuyi walked to Zhen Changzai's side and said, "Tell me, what happened?"
Tong Jun said dissatisfiedly, "Concubine Xu thinks my young lady is occupying her territory. There is clearly a place for dancing in the backyard of the East Side Palace, but she insists on coming here to fight for it! She also said it was a reward from the Emperor. Without her permission, my young lady cannot use it!"
"Oh?" Wei Shuyi asked in feigned surprise, "Is this really the case? Zhen Changzai actually misused the gift bestowed upon you by the Emperor. This is a serious crime, unforgivable! I will report this to the Emperor immediately and will definitely seek justice for you!"
Concubine Xu was anxious and immediately stopped them: "These are all trivial matters! There is no need to alarm the Emperor!"
"You've both argued to this extent over a piece of dancing ground. If I let this happen and a disaster ensues, I'll feel guilty. Sister, please stop trying to persuade me. Come with me to the Hall of Eternal Life and state the truth! The Emperor will surely make the decision for you!"
"Uh... Actually, it's nothing serious." Concubine Xu looked at Zhen Changzai, her momentum weakened a lot. "If you want to practice dancing in the future, you can practice here. What I said just now was just a joke, don't take it to heart."
"In that case, I thank Master Xu."
Seeing this, Wei Shuyi also walked down the stairs and said, "Lady Xu is indeed very broad-minded. I didn't misjudge her! If she had spoken out earlier, wouldn't everything have been fine?"
"Yes, my master taught me that."
Talking between them would definitely be boring.
Concubine Xu found an excuse to leave Yonghe Palace first. Wei Shuyi watched her fleeing figure and said, "My sister's dancing practice will always be affected by her. Even if I am here to mediate today and she is willing to show some mercy, after I leave, she might change her attitude again."
"Jia Wanrong should stay out of this for now..."
"Sister, I will never forget how you helped me when I was in deep pain. In this case, I will not stand by and watch you being harassed. Give me two days and I will give you an answer."
Zhen Changzai didn't understand her intention, and looked at Tongjun without saying anything.
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As soon as Wen Yu returned to Sang Yuxuan, he began to make the Luohun Powder that he had seen in medical books.
Jing Ning fanned herself vigorously beside him: "Aunt, aren't you hot? Why don't you go to a more open place to make medicine?"
"What the young lady ordered must naturally be done in seclusion. Only a few of us know about this matter. If the palace servants find out, the young lady will definitely be implicated."
"Ahem... But, won't this stuff choke us? I'm always worried that before Lady Xu even uses it, I'll be mesmerized... ahem! And lose my mind!"
Wen Yu stuffed a pill into her mouth: "Then stop talking!"
evening.
Lady Xu ordered the stage to be built, and then sent Huayan out to check: "How is it? Is she still there?"
"How shameless! With Jia Wanrong backing her up, he actually took her over!"
"It's okay. You guys play the music as hard as you can. The louder you are, the more money you will get! I don't believe that she can still have the time to practice dancing after being disturbed like this."
The musicians all sat down around the stage and waited until Concubine Xu changed her clothes and walked to the front of the stage before they began to pluck the strings for accompaniment.
She imagined the emperor sitting in the audience, recalled the tenderness and love between the two of them, and began to dance with her waist twisting.
The scented sachets worn by the people around them emitted bursts of captivating fragrance in the sweltering evening. Lady Xu excelled at fast-paced dancing, which consumed a lot of energy, and her breathing rate was much higher than that of an average person.
The more he jumped, the clearer Xie Yanci's figure became.
Strange? The Emperor really came?
She walked forward with a charming smile, took the initiative to hook her arms around the man's neck, and brushed her red lips against his cheek, but was pushed aside fiercely!
"My lord... My lord, please respect yourself! If you act like this... I won't be able to explain myself clearly..."
The man's palace attire and Xie Yanci's face gave her an illusion.
The emperor liked to play some novel tricks on her privately. Perhaps he deliberately dressed up as a palace maid to tease her?
"You bold slave! I told you not to leave. Do you hear me?!"
Concubine Xu took the opportunity to speak and threw herself into his arms again.
In her sight, the stage had transformed into a dragon bed, the bright yellow overhead swirling. Everyone around them had become a palace maid on night watch, disappearing from sight, leaving only the two of them.
Huayan was also frightened when she saw this scene!
If this gets out, she will be charged with the crime of defiling the harem!
She hurriedly helped Concubine Xu up: "My lady, what are you doing?! He is not the emperor, he came here to play music tonight..."
"Get out of here! How dare a maid compete with me for the emperor?"
The musician quickly straightened his clothes, picked up the guzheng and ran out. The musicians beside him also fled in all directions, thinking that it was inappropriate to look at him.
When Lady Xu saw "Xie Yanci" turn around and leave, she anxiously broke free from Huayan's restraints and hurriedly chased after him!
"Your Majesty, since you've come to my palace, why are you leaving? You've also said that Concubine Zhen next door is dull and boring. Do you really want to go to the West Wing Palace to see her sour face?!"
She rushed off the stage without caring about her image at all.
She didn't see the steps clearly and twisted her ankle severely. The pain temporarily dispelled her illusion and made her fall to the ground!
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