Chapter 49 A Mid-Autumn Festival dance?
After that day, Concubine De never went to see Wen Wanyu again. On the contrary, after Yang Meiren recovered, she went to Changlixuan every few days.
Wen Wanyu thought it was normal once or twice, but after a while, she started to get annoyed. She knew that Lady Yang was desperate and trying anything she could think of.
So he tactfully told Lady Yang that he had no intention of forming an alliance with her. She had no ability, so he shouldn't overestimate her.
Lady Yang didn't bother to pester her any further, and only said, "You will agree." She never went to see her again.
Wen Wanyu just smiled and said nothing. The fact that Lady Yang was so sure that she would agree only showed that she had already thought of a solution.
In early autumn, wild geese from the north fly in a line across the vast sky. Time flies and it is already the eighth month of the lunar calendar. Even in early autumn, the heat of summer still permeates the air.
August 15th is the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This year's Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet was organized by Concubine Zhengui.
Unlike previous years, this year's banquet was extravagant. The emperor changed the rules, allowing only officials of the third rank and above and their wives to attend the palace banquet, and now only officials of the fifth rank and above and their wives are allowed to attend.
Wen Wanyu's father happened to be stuck at this point. This meant she could see her parents again. She had been in the palace for over half a year, and the family hadn't seen each other for over half a year.
During the past six months, she would occasionally feel dazed, as if she was still in the mansion.
After hearing the news, Wen Wanyu was overjoyed. She was happy for three whole days.
She said that the dog emperor finally became a human being!
In the middle of August, the night sky darkened, the full moon rose, and a tranquility spread over the earth along with the silver mist-like moonlight.
The full moon is like a white veil covering the midnight, with a halo of light.
There was a bustling crowd inside and outside the Chaoyang Palace.
Wen Wanyu arrived very early, and only half of the people sitting in the hall had not yet arrived.
"Wendeyi is here!"
As soon as she entered the hall, she felt countless eyes on her. She had no time to care and looked towards where her father and mother were.
Wen Lingyuan nodded at her, and He Ruoyan burst into tears the moment she saw her.
Wen Wanyu resisted the urge to run over and hug them and sat in her seat.
On her left is Lin Fenyi and on her right is Jin Fangyi.
Neither of them is a good person.
Perhaps because Concubine De had specifically instructed her to do so, Jin Fangyi did not embarrass her or make sarcastic remarks about her.
There were more and more people in the hall.
Concubine Zhengui sat down gracefully in a gorgeous dress, with two gold-threaded eight-treasure bead hairpins on her head.
It is inappropriate to let the guest take over the main role.
To put it in plain words: Oh my god, who can tell the difference between her and the queen now?
"The Emperor has arrived! The Empress has arrived!" the eunuch's announcement rang out.
Everyone immediately fell silent, bowed, and the uniform greetings seemed to break through the roof.
Xie Junyao: "No need to be so formal."
Although that is what I said, who dares to be so presumptuous?
The hall began to become lively with dancing swallows and singing orioles, and it was extremely lively.
Only one person raised doubts.
"The singing and dancing this time was really boring." Yang Fei said.
Concubine Zhengui was naturally unhappy, as she had single-handedly organized the entire banquet. Saying that the singing and dancing were boring was simply a criticism of her incompetence.
"What is Concubine Yang not satisfied with?"
Facing Concubine Zhengui's questioning, Concubine Yang replied unyieldingly, "Your Majesty, I always feel that something is missing."
Lin Fenyi opened the conversation at the perfect moment:
"I heard that Wen Deyi dances very well!"
This caused Wen Wanyu to choke while she was drinking. How did this involve her? They really loved her.
Wen Wanyu didn't have time to reply. She heard Xie Junyao leisurely pick up the wine cup and say, "Wen Deyi is not a dancer."
The tone was calm, but there was a hint of displeasure.
Lin Fenyi lowered her eyes and dared not say anything more.
The emperor is protecting Wen Deyi.
Concubine Yang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Wen Deyi didn't mean that. I've heard that Wen Deyi is proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. We just want to listen to a piece of music."
Concubine Yang and Concubine Zhengui glanced at each other unintentionally.
Concubine Zhengui followed up Concubine Yang's words and said with a smile, "Now that Concubine Yang mentioned that, I'm curious as well."
Xie Junyao placed his slender fingers on the pale green wall of the wine cup and looked at it, his eyes lightly sweeping over Yang Fei.
"Really?"
There was nothing unusual in his eyes, as cold and indifferent as usual. However, Concubine Yang was a little frightened, and she lowered her eyelashes, trying to escape at the last minute. "I was just joking."
The emperor is determined to protect Wen Wanyu.
Seeing Xie Junyao being so indifferent, Concubine Zhengui did not dare to act rashly.
Wen Lingyuan and He Ruoyan breathed a sigh of relief. They saw today that the Emperor treated Wanwan well.
Xie Junyao's eyes were clearly black and white, as deep as a lake.
The Queen took the initiative to smooth things over and raised her glass: "Your Highness, I toast to you."
Xie Junyao clinked glasses with her.
This matter is over.
Halfway through the palace banquet, Li Dexian took out an imperial edict.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I beseech you that the virtues of Heaven and Earth unite, and that the merits of cultivation and education are flourishing. Internal and external order is complete, and harmony and peace are flourishing. Rituals are prepared here, and education flourishes from them. Coinciding with the auspicious day of the fifteenth day of the lunar month, [Beauty Yu, Beauty Yang, Virtuous Wen, Fragrance Shen, Refined An, and Concubine Yang], whose virtues are enduring and auspicious, are highly respected and inspiring. Their gentle and virtuous natures are worthy of being taught by the six imperial concubines. Their chastity and tranquility are steadfastly recognized, and they are specially conferred the titles of [Yu Fangyi, Yang Deyi, Concubine Ling, Concubine Jin, Concubine An, and Concubine Wan]. You shall diligently serve the country day and night, uphold the good example, and continue to carry on the glorious legacy. Bless the family and the nation, assist women in their duties, and receive eternal favor. I decree this."
When the three words "Ling Jieyu" came out, Wen Wanyu was stunned. She was actually given a title?
The promotion was already incredible enough for her. If Concubine Jin and Concubine An were promoted because of their family backgrounds, and Yang Deyi was promoted to appease her, then what about her? Why?
Concubine Wan shot her a displeased look. She was the most eye-catching one.
Ling has a unique artistic conception, representing elegance, calmness, purity, and a wonderful feeling of lightness, coolness, and freshness. At the same time, the word "Ling" also implies health, vitality, and perseverance.
It’s okay to say it’s good, and it’s not okay to say it’s bad.
Wen Lingyuan and He Ruoyan exchanged a glance and sighed silently. For the couple, worry outweighed joy. Wanwan had only been in the palace for six months, and she had already risen from a fifth-rank talent to a third-rank concubine. Although their daughter was deeply favored by the Emperor, her lack of achievements and childlessness made her too conspicuous.
Several adults nearby congratulated them and congratulated them on having a wonderful daughter.
Wen Lingyuan became more and more worried.
After sitting down, Lin Fenyi said to Wen Wanyu, "Congratulations, Sister Ling."
"Thank you very much."
Lin Fenyi felt a little depressed. This could be considered a grand harem promotion, but why was she not included? Concubine Wan had promised her that she would help one or two...
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