Chapter 2338 Pink and Aqua
In the blink of an eye, it was the third day of the first lunar month.
The opera had been performed at Qingyin Pavilion for three days, starting on New Year's Eve, and finally stopped on this day. Although everyone hadn't heard opera for a long time, they were a little tired of it after listening to it for so long.
The only thing that remains unsatisfied is peace of mind.
Early in the morning, she lay in Nan Yan's arms and refused to get up, asking aggrievedly, "Mother, are you really not going to listen to the opera today?"
Nan Yan looked at her with reproach all day long.
Then he said, "You've been listening to it for three days, aren't you tired of it?"
“…”
"We've been performing in the Qingyin Pavilion for three days. This is already a favor from your father. During these three days, your father didn't attend court or go to the imperial study. It's a rare opportunity for him to take a break. Today is enough. Are you still not satisfied?"
Xinping blinked: "Did the emperor attend the morning court today?"
"Yes."
"But today is only the third day of the Lunar New Year."
"So what if it's the third day of the Lunar New Year? Your father may be resting, but things in this world are not. They will still happen and need to be dealt with."
“…”
"So, playing for a few days every year is enough, understand?"
“…”
"Since you are sensible and want to change your silk clothes into cotton ones like your brother, then at this time, you should also do the same as your father and brother: play less and study more."
“Woo…”
After all, he is a child. He is obedient when he is obedient and lazy when he is lazy.
However, Nan Yan is not Zhu Feng.
In a few seconds, she pulled Xinping out of bed and told Ran Xiaoyu and the others to wash her. Then she ordered, "Take her back to her room and let her wake up. Later, after the cabinet has dispersed, I will personally take her to the room behind the cabinet to study."
Ran Xiaoyu agreed and took Princess Xinping away.
Ruoshui came in to help Nanyan wash and dress, and asked, "What did the queen do this morning?"
Aunt Tongyun beside her said with a smile: "You forgot, today is the day when Concubine Jing is canonized."
"ah……"
Ruoshui blinked her eyes: "I actually forgot."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "I don't blame her. I'm just afraid that her mind has been blank from watching so many plays these past two days."
Ruoshui said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you don't know. I've never seen such a wonderful play. I've seen plays in the countryside before, but their costumes were always gray and the singing was not good. It's nothing like the troupe in Qingyin Pavilion. The costumes are so beautiful and the actors have such beautiful figures."
Aunt Tongyun laughed and said, "How can your opera troupe in the countryside compare with the opera troupe that enters the palace?"
Ruoshui said with a smile: "That's true."
As he spoke, his hair had already been combed.
Nan Yan looked in the mirror and saw nothing wrong. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Hey, shouldn't Nian Qiu be back today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Nian Qiu walking in from outside.
She knelt down and bowed to Nan Yan, saying, "Your servant pays homage to the Empress."
Nan Yan looked at her with a smile: "Are you back?"
Nian Qiu said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, for allowing me to be reunited with my family. My family and I are deeply grateful."
Nan Yan smiled and said, "I've already said it, it's just a small matter, there's no need to keep mentioning it."
“…”
"Now that you're back, get back to work."
"yes."
Nian Qiu got up from the ground and looked up, only to see that Nan Yan's hair was combed more solemnly than usual, and her makeup was very delicate. She was stunned for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, doesn't the Qingyin Pavilion's performance end on the second day of the New Year? Are you going there today?"
Ruoshui laughed and said, "No, there's no opera today. But the Queen has something important to attend to today."
"What's up?"
"Today, there is a canonization ceremony."
"A consecration ceremony?"
Nian Qiu was stunned for a moment: "Who wants to be canonized?"
Nan Yan interrupted Ruoshui and said with a smile, "You'll know in a moment. Okay, Ruoshui, stop being so sullen. Go to the Imperial Wardrobe and tell them to send the dress over."
"yes."
Ruoshui bowed to her, turned around and walked out.
Nian Qiu was still a little stunned, but Nan Yan had already said, "Okay, you just got back, go change your clothes quickly. The people from the harem will be here soon."
"Oh, yes, yes."
Nian Qiu hurriedly retreated.
On the other side, in the Yanxi Palace, Chen Lianxiang was waiting excitedly.
Today is her canonization ceremony.
The appointment of a concubine naturally does not have as much pomp and ceremony as the appointment of a noble concubine, but no matter what, she has been promoted from a concubine to a concubine in such a short time since she entered the palace. Moreover, the emperor still values her so much, which is already a great joy.
When she thought about the fact that she would be able to wear the dress and receive the title and the seal of Concubine Jing in a while, her eyes and brows couldn't help but reveal a look of joy.
Fu'er and Rong'er were also standing at the door, looking out.
He murmured, "Why hasn't it been delivered yet?"
Chen Lianxiang said, "By the way, Rong'er, you secretly went to the Imperial Clothing Department earlier and saw them selecting the finest silk to sew a dress for me?"
"certainly,"
Rong'er came over and said seriously, "I saw with my own eyes that the people from the Shangyi Department selected two pieces of silk for you to choose from. One is pink and the other is aqua blue. Both are beautiful."
“…”
"I just don't know what color silk they will use to make the queen's dress."
Fu'er smiled and said, "Your Majesty has fair skin and beautiful looks, so naturally pink is the best."
Rong'er said, "This servant thinks the same."
“…”
"Although aqua blue is good, it's always more old-fashioned than pink."
Chen Lianxiang smiled and said, "I think so too."
As the three were talking, someone from the Imperial Wardrobe arrived. A young eunuch walked in holding a tray covered with a cloth.
Bow down to Chen Lianxiang.
"Greetings to Concubine Jing."
Chen Lianxiang smiled and said, "Get up."
The young eunuch stood up, and the aunt beside him said, "The Imperial Wardrobe has been ordered to present the Empress with formal attire. After changing into the formal attire, you may proceed to the Imperial Concubine to receive instructions."
"yes."
The young eunuch put down the tray, bowed, and left.
Chen Lianxiang's cheeks flushed with excitement, and she said to Fu'er, "Hurry up and bring the clothes over."
"yes."
Na Fuer walked over and lifted the cloth covering it. Suddenly, her whole body froze.
Chen Lianxiang asked, "What's wrong?"
Fu'er slowly turned around and held the clothes in front of her: "My Lady, this——"
Chen Lianxiang looked down and immediately frowned.
What was presented to her was actually a light blue dress.
Her face suddenly looked a little ugly.
The people in the Imperial Wardrobe had to ask the Imperial Concubine for permission before choosing colors and fabrics. Could it be that the Imperial Concubine did this on purpose?
She didn't choose the pink one but gave her a blue one.
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