"Um?"
Jin Beichen couldn't help but wonder to himself, "Could it be that my Xiaxia can sing opera?"
Is she really that amazing?
Song Xia knew what Jin Beichen wanted to ask.
She did not answer him.
She immediately asked them what kind of operas they performed, only to learn that there was no Huangmei Opera.
She told Jin Beicheng about Huangmei Opera.
After listening to her finish speaking, Jin Beicheng said, "What you said about Huangmei Opera is indeed good, but I can't go out now, and I can't contact anyone other than you."
"Ask Tuoba Zhen for help!"
Song Xia had already thought it through.
Tuoba Zhen was also worried about Jin Beichen, so he naturally tried to help him and would come to see her from time to time.
No.
They arrived the next day.
Tuoba Zhen told Song Xia that he had asked several people for help, but none of them were willing to help.
Song Xia stuffed all the things she had written into his hands.
Then make him do as he says.
then.
Tuoba Zhen secretly found someone to learn Huangmei Opera, and then performed a show in the capital.
Everyone who saw it praised it.
It reached the ears of Pingyang *** within a few days.
Pingyang sent people that very day to invite them to perform at his residence.
Tuoba Zhen went with them.
After the first play was performed.
Tuoba Zhen stepped forward and knelt down in front of Pingyang.
At first, the woman from Pingyang didn't recognize him, but as he approached, she realized he was Tuoba Zhen: "Tuoba Zhen, you brat, what brings you to my palace?"
"Aunt, I miss you."
Tuoba Zhen said with a smile.
Pingyang *** couldn't help but laugh whenever he saw Tuoba Zhen.
He was different from his other nephews.
He didn't scheme or plot against each other, nor did he covet imperial power; all he did all day was eat.
Once I saw her staring at him.
They even brought her food and asked if she wanted some.
She hadn't expected him to lose so much weight, and now she couldn't help but admire him more.
"Come and sit down."
Pingyang summoned Tuoba Zhen and had him sit below him.
Tuoba Zhen accompanied Pingyang *** to watch several plays before going up to offer her a toast.
Take advantage of the toasting.
Tuoba Zhen asked Pingyang, "Aunt, are you satisfied with these performances?"
It turns out this play is related to him.
Does he know how to cater to someone's preferences?
What's the point?
Princess Pingyang turned her gaze to him and asked, "Are you doing this to ask me for some favor?"
"Aunt, you're so clever, you guessed it right away."
Tuoba Zhen knelt on the ground and said, "Aunt, please, help Jin Beicheng! Zhen'er has never had any friends since he was a child, and he is the only one who talks to me. Although he disobeyed the imperial decree, he has also made many contributions. If he is exiled because of that, what will the other soldiers of our country think? Wouldn't that chill their hearts to serve the emperor and the country?"
"Jin Beicheng?"
Pingyang *** had met him before, and she asked in bewilderment, "What imperial decree did he defy?"
She was unaware of the arranged marriage.
Tuoba Zhen told her the truth.
Pingyang frowned: "Your father is still the same as before. He wasn't satisfied with ruining one person; he wants to ruin another..."
Tuoba Zhen was stunned.
Whom did his own father, the emperor, ruin?
Seeing Tuoba Zhen staring wide-eyed and looking completely bewildered, Pingyang said, "I will help with this. Jin Beicheng is lucky to have a friend like you."
Before Tuoba Zhen could say anything...
Pingyang looked at Tuoba Zhen and asked, "Huangmei Opera? Our capital has never had it before. How did you learn about it and have them rehearse it for me?"
Regarding the question she asked.
Song Xia had already anticipated this.
Tuoba Zhen realized what was happening and lowered his eyes to reply, "Aunt, didn't I run away from my marriage a few days ago? I saw this Huangmei Opera by chance when I ran away. I found it very interesting, and thinking that you would like it, I gave them some money and wrote down all the plays."
"You're very thoughtful."
As soon as Pingyang finished speaking, Tuoba Zhen handed her the notebook he always carried with him.
The characters in this notebook were all written by Song Xia.
Pingyang *** did not see Tuoba Zhen's handwriting, but knowing him well, she could tell at a glance that the writing was not his.
Who wrote this?
She truly is a celestial being; she foresaw everything.
Tuoba Zhen snapped out of his daze and said with a smile, "A mere scholar, I specially paid him to write this."
...
After dinner, Pingyang *** entered the underground palace.
When the Emperor learned of her arrival, he was somewhat surprised and immediately ordered that she be carried to his Jade Spring Palace in his usual palanquin.
As soon as the Princess of Pingyang stepped off the palanquin, the Emperor came to greet her.
He was about to speak.
Pingyang bowed respectfully: "Tuoba Xinyi greets you..."
The Emperor reached out to help Ping An, but she dodged him. He was a little embarrassed and dismissed the servants around him, saying to her, "Didn't we say that we siblings don't need to be so formal with each other?"
“You are the ruler, and I am the subject; propriety cannot be disregarded.”
Pingyang *** said expressionlessly.
Upon hearing this...
The Emperor sighed and asked her, "Elder sister, do you still resent me?"
He saw that she remained silent.
The Emperor continued.
“I did it for your own good. What can Yue Xingfan, a poor scholar, offer you? You’re used to a life of luxury. You’ll never get used to being with him.”
"He did indeed become the second-highest scorer in the imperial examination, but he died of illness not long after being appointed as an official in a remote area. How could a man with such poor health be worthy of you?"
If she hadn't come to plead for Jin Beichen today, she would have already snapped back.
Was Yingming, whom he pointed out to, in good health?
But he didn't like her.
One woman after another was taken into the house, and several others were kept outside. In the end, he died in one of the women's beds.
Pingyang tightened her grip and said, "Brother, these things are in the past. To me, whether it's Yue Xingfan or Ying Ming, they were just passersby in my life. I'm quite fine on my own now..."
Before the emperor could speak...
Pingyang said to him, "Brother, I have come to see you today because of Jin Beicheng. I beg you to rescind your order and not let Fu'er marry him."
The emperor's brows furrowed immediately: "Why are you meddling in this matter?"
Could it be that she has taken a liking to Jin Beichen?
Pingyang *** had no idea what he was thinking. If she had known, she probably would have cursed him a few times in her heart.
"Brother, just tell me if it's okay or not!"
The Emperor pursed his lips and said, "I admire Jin Beichen, but I am also very worried about him. Only by marrying Fu'er to him and making him one of my own can I feel at ease."
Oh.
Ultimately, it's all about exploitation.
He doesn't love his daughter, nor does he love his sister.
After calming herself down, Pingyang said, "What if Jin Beicheng refuses to marry Fu'er no matter what? Are you going to imprison him for the rest of your life? Or drug him, just like you did to me? Aren't you afraid that this will discourage the soldiers?"
"Tuoba Xinyi!"
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