Chapter 131: Praise to Death
Xuanyuan Jing's eyes lit up when he heard this, as if Xiao Fuguang's words had triggered some deep thoughts.
"Fu Guang, you mean the art of flattery..."
Xiao Fuguang nodded slightly, with a hint of cunning at the corner of his mouth.
"Yes, since he likes being admired, then praise him well and make him lose his mind."
"New Year's Eve is in two days. Everyone will give gifts to each other after New Year's Eve. The Rong Prince's mansion should be bustling with people. He is the future emperor. The crown prince is not in good health. The Rong Prince should be more prominent in everyone's eyes. It would be best if the emperor heard that he wants to be the crown prince."
In the blink of an eye, New Year's Eve is here.
The palace was brightly lit, and the guests at the banquet were dressed in gorgeous clothes and smiling.
After Imperial Concubine Yao glanced at the Queen with pride, she spoke to Emperor Xuanyuan.
"Your Majesty, everyone is here. Let's start the banquet."
Emperor Xuanyuan nodded.
Following the loud shout of Concubine Yao.
"Let's have a feast."
The palace maids came in like fish, carrying all kinds of delicacies from land and sea, and soon the table was filled with delicious food.
The sight of the Empress and Imperial Concubine Yao sitting on either side of Emperor Xuanyuan caused everyone to look at them in different ways.
Xiao Fuguang glanced at the empress's tired expression. It seemed that the empress had been worrying about the prince's health these days and had to fight wits and courage with Concubine Yao, which was very tiring.
As the music gradually rose, the dancers danced lightly, adding a touch of softness and liveliness to the feast.
Concubine Yao took advantage of the good atmosphere, with a calculating glint in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, tonight is a festive occasion. I have a suggestion. Why not let the young talents and daughters of noble families present here demonstrate their talents to add some fun to the banquet? What do you think?"
Emperor Xuanyuan nodded slightly and glanced across the table, seeming to be quite interested in this proposal.
"Good idea, my beloved concubine, what you think is very much in line with my will. Then let's do as you say and get started."
When Concubine Yao received the imperial edict, a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips, and she turned to announce it to everyone.
"Everyone, with the Emperor's gracious permission, please showcase your talents tonight. Whether it's poetry, songs, calligraphy, or painting, you may present them for everyone to enjoy."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a commotion at the table. Everyone was either excited or nervous, and they all started to get ready.
Concubine Yao's gaze fell on Xiao Fusu intentionally or unintentionally, and then looked at Xiao Fuguang.
But when he met Xiao Fuguang's gaze, he saw that Xiao Fuguang's eyes were cold.
I couldn't help but look away, feeling a little annoyed. This little bitch, why did she look so scary?
At this moment, Princess Rong stood up and saluted gently and politely.
"On New Year's Eve, we gather for joy. I, your humble servant, would like to play a song to wish my father a long and healthy life, the Empress a long and beautiful face, and my mother and all the other empresses all their wishes come true.
Seeing this, Concubine Yao smiled and spoke.
"Your Majesty, look at this child. He is a filial son."
Emperor Xuanyuan nodded.
Princess Rong walked slowly to the open space in the banquet hall, and the maid placed the zither in place.
Princess Rong gently stroked the guqin, and as her fingertips danced, a melodious and beautiful melody flowed out, like the sound of a spring or a spring breeze, making all the guests present immersed in this wonderful music.
When the song ended, the lingering sound lingered in the air, and everyone applauded. Emperor Xuanyuan also showed an expression of approval and said.
"Princess Rong's zither skills are extraordinary. This piece of music should only exist in heaven, rarely heard in the human world."
Concubine Yao couldn't stop smiling. This was her daughter-in-law. She looked at the queen with pride.
The Queen held her teacup and ignored her gaze.
Concubine Yao spoke again.
"Everyone, Princess Rong has made a good start. Next, I wonder which young lady would like to come up and test her skills?"
As soon as the words fell.
Chen Paner from the Chen family stood up.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine, I, your humble servant, am willing to paint a picture in public to enhance the atmosphere."
A hint of satisfaction flashed in the queen's eyes. The girls of the Chen family have always been talented. If they can shine here today, they may be able to stabilize the status of the Chen family. She encouraged.
"Okay, Pan'er, painting has always been your forte. I haven't seen you paint for a long time, so today I just want to see if you have made any progress."
Chen Pan'er bowed slightly.
"Yes, Pan'er will never let my aunt down."
He walked to the pen, ink, paper and inkstone that had been prepared long ago, picked up the pen and dipped it in ink, his expression focused.
In a moment, a landscape painting slowly unfolded under her brush, with mountains overlapping, clouds and mist swirling, and water gurgling. It seemed as if you could hear the birds singing in the mountains, which was refreshing. There were also people working in the fields with their heads down.
Everyone was attracted by the artistic conception of the painting and cast admiring glances at it.
Emperor Xuanyuan was also full of admiration.
"Ms. Chen's painting skills are superb. This painting is vivid and lifelike, making people feel as if they are in the scene. It is truly rare."
Chen Pan'er picked up the pen and wrote the words "Peace and Prosperity in the Country and the People", motioned the maid to pick up the painting, and took the maid a few steps forward and knelt down to salute.
"Tonight is New Year's Eve. I hope my son will paint. May our Xuanyuan country be peaceful and prosperous, and may the people live and work in peace. May the emperor live long and long."
As soon as these words were spoken, they won a lot of applause.
Emperor Xuanyuan also smiled with satisfaction.
"Okay, okay, okay, as long as the country is peaceful and the people are safe, the Chen family will raise their daughter."
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