Chapter 2329 New Year's Eve 2
Nan Yan couldn't help but laugh, and then said, "You, just take advantage of these two days to have fun. After the New Year, I will send you to school. Then you will know how powerful I am."
Xinping pouted when she heard this.
Zhu Feng said with a smile: "Okay, don't feel wronged. When the time comes, the emperor will come to see you every day."
Nan Yan said, "The Emperor cannot go."
"Why not?"
"Once the Emperor is gone, she will definitely have an excuse to slack off."
“…”
Zhu Feng was about to refute, but after thinking about it, he realized that it was indeed the case, so he smiled and stopped talking.
At this time, Eunuch Yu stood at the door and said softly, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, all the ladies in the harem have arrived at Qingyin Pavilion."
Nan Yan said, "What did I say? Hurry up, hurry up."
As he spoke, he took Xinping's hand and urged Zhu Feng to go out immediately. As Zhu Feng walked out, he asked Eunuch Yu, "Has there been any news from Zhejiang?"
Eunuch Yu lowered his head and said, "Not yet."
Zhu Feng frowned slightly and murmured, "What's going on? There should be news today."
As he spoke, he took Nan Yan and Xin Ping and walked towards Qingyin Pavilion.
Seeing that Qingyin Pavilion was just ahead, Nan Yan suddenly realized something and turned back to Zhu Feng and said, "Your Majesty, could you please wait outside for a moment?"
"Um?"
Zhu Feng looked at her puzzledly: "What do you mean?"
Nan Yan said, "After I take Xin Ping in first, Your Majesty can go in later."
“…”
Zhu Feng thought about it and immediately understood what she meant.
Under normal circumstances, the emperor and empress should have gone there at the same time. Now, she is just a noble concubine, and it is inevitable that people will feel that it is a bit excessive for her to go there with the emperor.
But Zhu Feng smiled, reached out and grabbed her hand.
Nan Yan was stunned: "Huh?"
Zhu Feng smiled at her.
"No problem."
Nan Yan was still a little hesitant at first, but when she met his gentle gaze and handsome smile, her heart skipped a beat and she no longer had time to struggle.
Zhu Feng held her hand, and asked her to hold Xin Ping's hand, and the three of them walked into Qingyin Pavilion together.
Qingyin Pavilion is located in a large courtyard in the northeast of the imperial palace. Although the entrance corridor is narrow, after passing through a small door, the view suddenly opens up and a spacious courtyard comes into view. On one side is a two-story building specially used for watching plays, and on the other side is a three-story stage.
It is surrounded by towering walls that are taller than ordinary palace walls.
This way, the tunes and drum music can be heard more clearly.
Within these high walls, all the concubines had already gathered in the attic and sat down in groups of three or four. They were chatting and laughing when they heard the voice of Eunuch Yu coming from the door.
"The Emperor has arrived, and the Imperial Concubine has arrived!"
When everyone heard "The Emperor has arrived", they were about to kneel down, but then they heard "The Imperial Concubine has arrived", and everyone couldn't help but frown.
This obviously replaced the queen's position.
However, everyone hesitated for only a moment before they all knelt on the ground and said in unison: "Greetings to the Emperor, Greetings to the Imperial Concubine."
Zhu Feng walked in holding Nan Yan's hand, looked at everyone and smiled slightly.
He raised his hand and said, "Stand up."
Everyone said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone stood up with their heads down, and only a few people looked up cautiously, and sure enough, they saw that the emperor was holding the concubine's hand tightly with one hand.
I couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Although the imperial concubine's favor was an open matter in the palace, even when the late empress was alive, her favor was not as great as hers.
But now, the queen is gone.
In the harem, she is already the head of all the concubines and holds the Phoenix Seal. Now, she has replaced the Queen and appears at the same time as the Emperor.
It seems that her identity as the queen is almost certain.
Everyone looked at each other, and their eyes conveyed the same emotion.
I'm afraid that one family will really dominate the harem.
Zhu Feng took Nan Yan by the hand and walked to his chair. After sitting down, he waved to her and said, "Come closer."
Without the queen, the imperial concubine's seat would naturally be closest to the emperor.
He is still nagging like this.
Nan Yan just felt sweet and helpless.
He asked someone to move the chair slightly closer to him and sat down.
Zhu Feng nodded in satisfaction, then turned around and looked around. Concubine Shun and Concubine Yi were sitting beside him, and behind them were several imperial concubines.
Everyone was naturally in high spirits, except for Chen Lianxiang. Although she tried her best to look happy, there seemed to be a hint of worry between her brows.
I guess she is still worried about her father.
Zhu Feng thought for a moment and whispered to Xiao Shunzi, "Send something sweet to Concubine Shen."
"yes."
Xiao Shunzi went down immediately.
After a while, various snacks were placed on the small tables beside everyone, and in front of Chen Lianxiang, there was an extra plate of fruit than in front of others.
Chen Lianxiang was stunned and looked at Xiao Shunzi: "Eunuch Shun, this——"
Xiao Shunzi said softly, "This is the emperor's order."
When Chen Lianxiang heard this, her heart started beating fast and she turned to look forward. Although Zhu Feng did not look back, she could only see his back, but that back already made her satisfied.
Chen Lianxiang's eyes were slightly red.
He whispered, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Shunzi just smiled and turned away.
Nan Yan, sitting next to Zhu Feng, naturally saw everything. She especially noticed Chen Lianxiang's agitation. Her eyes were fixed on Zhu Feng's back, seemingly unable to be pulled away. But she remained calm, smiling as she picked up a green date from the fruit bowl in front of her and took a bite.
At this time, Eunuch Yu came with a tray with a play list on it and placed it in front of Zhu Feng.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, these are the plays that Concubine Yi and I have chosen together. However, I don't know what Your Majesty would like to hear. Today, Your Majesty should choose one first, so that I and I can enjoy it together."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "I know what kind of opera is good?"
He thought for a moment, then turned to look at Xinping and said, "Xinping, don't you want to see Monkey King do somersaults?"
Xinping nodded immediately: "Yes!"
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Okay, then let's start with 'Havoc in Heaven'!"
Eunuch Yu listened and immediately passed the order down.
After a while, there was a loud sound of gongs and drums. Over on the other side of the stage, a group of little monkeys jumped out from backstage, laughing and rolling around, making the place extremely lively.
One of the little monkeys even fell down from the stage, staggered to the attic, looked around, scratched his head, and all the concubines looked at him with laughter. The clever "little monkey" walked to Xinping's side, made a face at her, and then stole a fruit from the tray in front of her, and climbed back to the stage with a smile.
Everyone burst into laughter.
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