"A son and a minister may be filial, but not foolishly."
The sound of gongs and drums was loud and clear, and there was music and singing on the stage, it was very lively.
"The situation in Dongzhou is chaotic. My third brother disobeyed me and left the capital without permission. I have sent a thousand imperial guards to find him. These thousand imperial guards are all flesh and blood, and none of them do not have parents to serve."
"Now, these one thousand people have died because of my third brother."
"Your third brother went to Dongzhou to receive the Buddha's bones for me. He was filial, unlike you who always makes me angry."
"No matter what I do, it won't please Mother. Her grudge against me won't be erased in a day or two."
"I just want Qian Sheng to come to me as soon as possible. I only have this small wish, but the emperor is unwilling to fulfill it."
The emperor lowered his head and ate without saying a word.
Aunt Fang bent down and served the dishes to the Queen Mother. "Queen Mother, please try this Sansi Qilin Fish."
The Queen Mother calmed down and decided not to continue arguing with the Emperor.
After the two plays ordered by the Empress Dowager were performed, the play ordered by the Emperor began immediately.
This play tells the story of a female general defending her country. The person on the stage is performing with a fancy spear, and her movements are smooth and flowing.
After the play was over, the emperor clapped his hands and cheered.
"Look at the reward."
Fugui brought a plate of golden melon seeds to the opera singers, and the troupe leader led the troupe to kowtow and express his gratitude.
The Queen waved her hand and said, "Who was the female general just now? Come forward so I can take a good look."
The man walked down the stage leisurely and came before the queen.
"Look up."
The actor looked up as he was told.
"Look, this person's costume really looks like Concubine Yirou."
Gu Yinwei drank her tea slowly. The Queen's words were obviously meant to stir up trouble. This person's face was covered with paint and his original appearance could not be seen at all.
The Queen laughed heartily, "Sister Roufei, your long-lost sister has come to the palace."
Concubine Rou was like a drunk cat, drinking with her head down.
"Even if the Grand Heavenly King comes to the palace, he has to go on stage and sing for the emperor. What's so strange about that?"
The Queen covered her mouth and laughed, "Take off your makeup quickly and come closer so that Concubine Shu can take a good look."
The man was about to remove his makeup when Concubine Shu picked up the wine jar on the table and smashed it to the ground.
"The Queen is going too far, comparing me to an actor. You might as well strangle me with a rope."
Concubine Rou left the table angrily. At this time, the actor had just taken off his makeup. He turned out to be a man, and he looked nothing like Concubine Rou.
Xun He waved his hand and the actor quickly retreated.
As soon as Concubine Rou started making a fuss, the banquet suddenly became dull.
The Queen suggested, "Let the singers go down first, and call the dancers outside the palace to come out and dance."
Concubine Yi whispered to Concubine Zhen's ear, "It seems that the Queen wants to promote the newcomer."
Concubine Zhen looked towards the stage and said, "No matter how beautiful the bride is, can she be more beautiful than Gu Gengyi? You are not ugly, and I am not bad looking either, but does the emperor like us both?"
Concubine Yi felt a little regretful. She shouldn't have invited Concubine Zhen to sit next to her.
Gu Yingxia was watching the stage intently. Oh my, this female warrior has great kung fu skills. She can do splits in the air and her backbend is also amazing. The melon seeds in her hand are even more delicious.
The people on the stage were dancing to their heart's content, while the audience had their own thoughts.
Concubine Xian Guipin has long hands and feet and a small frame. She plays the waist drum and dances to the music.
Although this dance could not make everyone crazy, it certainly stole the show.
"This child is good, ask her to come forward."
Aunt Fang passed the message to the palace maid, and the palace maid led Concubine Xian to the emperor's presence. Concubine Xian reached out to take off her veil. Her hands were very skillful. The emperor looked at her deeply, and Concubine Xian hurriedly took off her veil to try to keep the emperor's gaze on her for a while longer.
Flat nose, pouty lips, and round face.
The emperor quickly looked away, and Concubine Xian kept touching her hair to hide her embarrassment.
"Xian Guipin, please come to Cining Palace often in the future. I like to watch you dance."
"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness."
Fugui pouted and thought, as expected, ugly people like to be with ugly people. He seemed to understand why the empress dowager hated Gu Gengyi and Zhenfei so much.
"The title of Concubine Xian Guipin was promoted three years ago."
The Empress Dowager spoke slowly and the Emperor waited for her next words.
"Mu Xinran left the palace, and the position of Imperial Noble Consort became vacant. Roujin Yizhen and the four principal consorts should also be promoted."
"Who does your Majesty Queen want to promote?" the Emperor asked calmly.
"I think Concubine Jin is good, gentle and well-behaved."
Concubine Jin secretly pinched her thigh, tears streaming down her face from the pain, "Your humble servant, thank you, the Queen Mother, for your grace."
Concubine Jin cried with joy, looking like her long-cherished wish had come true, but the empress dowager suddenly changed her mind.
"I made a mistake. Concubine Jin is indeed very good, but Concubine Zhen is even better."
Concubine Jin was glad that she had escaped. The Empress Dowager was an old witch, and it was not easy to get the old witch's grace.
The emperor asked, "Is there anyone who would like to recommend himself?"
Concubine Yi was eager to try. She was promoted from concubine to imperial concubine, jumping two levels. She wanted to raise her hand, but when she met the empress dowager's eyes, she became afraid.
Some other concubines also raised their hands, and some people at the table stood up directly.
"I want to be a favorite concubine."
"I agree!"
After Gu Yingxia finished speaking, she immediately covered her mouth and looked around, seeing jealous eyes everywhere.
The Queen Mother glared at Gu Yingxia, "Gu Shurong, you really dare to think so."
Gu Yingxia maintained a proper fake smile.
Just now, she was cracking melon seeds and was so drunk that a voice suddenly asked her, "Gu Yingxia, what is your biggest wish?"
Gu Yingxia replied, "I want to be a favorite concubine."
The voice continued to ask, and Gu Yingxia was annoyed and roared, "I want to be a favorite concubine."
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