Empress Zhang usually took care of them. Today, Empress Zhang asked them to come and listen to the opera, and they were not surprised because this was not the first time.
But this time, when they arrived at the theater, the sharp-eyed Concubine Yuan noticed something different. The emperor, whom she had only met once, was actually there. For a moment, Concubine Yuan thought she was seeing things. She pulled Concubine Tian's sleeve and asked hesitantly, "Concubine Tian, have you seen His Majesty?"
Concubine Tian was thinking about what song to order next, but this question stumped her. "Your Majesty?"
She looked over in confusion, and sure enough, she saw the man sitting there casually eating fruit.
Concubine Yuan and Concubine Tian were definitely more afraid of the emperor than they were fond of him, so they seemed very nervous.
However, the two of them still walked up to Zhu Youxiao and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
Zhu Youxiao glanced at the two of them, nodded expressionlessly, and said, "Alright, get up. The Queen asked you to come and watch the show. Now that you're here, sit down and watch it carefully."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Concubine Yuan and Concubine Tian agreed and sat obediently on the other side.
Empress Zhang pulled the two people aside and started to whisper.
Seeing the two of them looking fearful and shy, Zhu Youxiao knew what Empress Zhang was talking to them about. She was arranging their sleeping arrangements for tonight.
Soon, Concubine Zheng also came over.
Speaking of which, Zhu Youxiao had hardly ever seen this old lady, but this Concubine Zheng was indeed able to survive.
After casually telling Concubine Zheng to sit down, Zhu Youxiao stopped looking at her because he really had no interest in her.
Zhu Youxiao's target today is the old Prince Fu, his uncle.
The play on the stage had been going on for a while before the old Prince Fu Zhu Changxun and the young Prince Fu walked in reluctantly from outside.
However, when he approached Zhu Youxiao, the reluctance on the old Prince Fu's face disappeared, replaced by a fawning smile and he was about to salute.
Zhu Youxiao waved his hand to signal Prince Fu and others to leave, saying that watching the show was more important.
After being arranged to sit down, the old Prince Fu was very nervous, with a look of tension on his face.
Ever since entering the capital, Prince Fu has never felt at ease, fearing that he would die inexplicably one day.
A cup of poisoned wine and a yard of white silk are things that will take your life.
There was no such imperial edict during this period, and he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.
The best days for the Ming Dynasty's vassal kings were during the reign of Emperor Taizu. After that, they became increasingly degraded. After the Jingnan Campaign, Emperor Chengzu severely curtailed the power of the vassal kings, a policy that was implemented by every successive emperor. By now, the Ming Dynasty's vassal kings were little more than empty titles.
Old Prince Fu was very clear about what was going on with him. Today, he received the imperial decree from His Majesty summoning him to accompany him to watch a play. Old Prince Fu was so nervous, wondering what would happen.
His Majesty has never summoned him, and if he does, nothing good will happen. Old Prince Fu feels helpless, and he wishes that the emperor's nephew would not see him.
The old Prince Fu secretly looked at his mother, hoping that she could give him some hints.
But Prince Fu was disappointed, as Concubine Zheng didn't even look at him.
The opera on stage was very exciting and Zhu Youxiao was very interested in it.
Zhu Youxiao had never heard of Yiyangqiang in his previous life. He had heard Peking Opera, Pingju Opera, Kunqu Opera, and even Errenzhuan. He had also heard Huangmei Opera, Henan Opera, Yue Opera, and Dagu Shubangzi Opera, to some extent.
I have never heard of Yiyang Opera, but as the saying goes, what the superiors like will be followed by the subordinates. I guess after I start listening to opera, this opera will usher in an unprecedented development, which is called the Huiban Troupe Entering Beijing.
I guess it will be over soon, but the actress singing on the stage seems very beautiful. Her figure and demeanor are quite attractive and you can't take your eyes off her.
Of course, it’s not about how beautiful this person is, but she has a certain energy. If one has to use a phrase from later generations to describe her, Zhu Youxiao feels that Hong Shixian’s words are more appropriate.
When the opera was over, Zhu Youxiao took a sip of tea, nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad, the singing is really good. It seems that I can listen to it more often in the future."
As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao took Empress Zhang's hand and said, "Baozhu, please listen to me more from now on."
"As long as Your Majesty likes it, there is no reason for me to refuse." Empress Zhang said with a smile.
"Okay, that's all for today." Zhu Youxiao stood up and turned to walk towards the bedroom. At the same time, he said to Chen Hong beside him, "Call the emperor's uncle and meet him today. We have something to discuss with him."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed and went to greet the old Prince Fu.
The old Prince Fu Zhu Changxun was very nervous. He originally thought that he could go back after watching the play, but who would have thought that the emperor would summon him again.
It seems that this is really not a good thing!
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