Qi Gengyi looked back at Gu Yinwei from time to time. Gu Yingxia was secretly delighted. The enemy appeared, and it was Qi Gengyi.
Once life in the harem becomes too peaceful, it becomes boring.
Gu Yingxia shouted in her heart, fight, fight, fight quickly.
The virtuous concubine secretly pressed her lower back, as her waist was sore from doing it for too long.
The four ladies, Zhao, Qian, Sun and Li, stared at the queen intently, waiting for her to speak.
"Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and I've decided to build a stage on the Moon-Lan Terrace. I'll invite a few troupes to perform in the palace. Afterwards, you sisters will join me in worshipping the moon. What do you think?"
All the concubines said in unison: "It's all up to the Queen's orders."
The queen was very satisfied to hear this, and then she glanced at all the concubines, as if looking for someone.
Concubine Zhen looked at the empress openly, and the empress looked away first. Concubine Jin looked lazy, with a big dark circle under her eyelids, and it was obvious that she did not sleep well last night.
Concubine Yi's hands were resting on the back of the chair, and her face showed no expression.
"I've been busy lately, and I'd like to select someone to help me prepare the stage."
Concubine Jin spoke frankly, "The Empress is so busy, why bother setting up a stage and inviting a troupe into the palace? The Jiaofang Bureau already has geishas and musicians, and having them play music and sing is enough to make the place lively. Why bother inviting a troupe from outside the palace?"
"Although I have many things to do, I cannot wait a moment to serve the Empress Dowager. Last Mid-Autumn Festival, the Empress Dowager wanted to see an opera but was not able to do so. This year, I cannot let her down again. I must hire an opera troupe and set up the stage."
Concubine Jin stopped talking. She knew that no matter how much she said, the Queen would still stick to her own opinion.
"Since none of you speak, I will personally appoint you."
The Queen raised her voice and ordered, "Gu Gengyi is deeply favored by the Emperor. The preparations for the stage will be handed over to you. Qi Gengyi will assist you."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
