After checking the time, Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong, who was standing not far away, and asked, "Is everything ready over there?"
"Your Majesty, everything is ready." Chen Hong said quickly.
"Okay, let's go and take a look." Zhu Youxiao stood up and said with a smile.
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao walked out directly.
After leaving the door, Zhu Youxiao suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Is Duke Cheng here?"
"Your Majesty, I'm here." Chen Hong agreed respectfully again.
Zhu Youxiao nodded and said nothing more, but walked to the stage.
Unlike yesterday, there were no women here. Only Duke Chengguo Zhu Chunchen and the old Prince Fu Zhu Changxun were sitting there.
At this time, the atmosphere between the two was a little awkward because they were not familiar with each other.
Of course, this is only one reason. Another reason is really embarrassing. Zhu Changxun was originally a prince, but now he has lost his title, which is embarrassing.
Duke Chengguo didn't know how to address Zhu Changxun, and he didn't know how to handle his relationship with the old prince.
Being too close is definitely not appropriate, and being too far away doesn't seem to be appropriate either. Besides, this person seems to have gained the favor of His Majesty recently, and maybe he will turn things around one day.
This made Duke Cheng very upset and even more embarrassed.
Fortunately, the embarrassment between the two did not last long because Zhu Youxiao arrived.
Seeing their own emperor coming, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief, quickly stood up and walked over, and respectfully saluted Zhu Youxiao together, "Your Majesty."
Looking at the two people, Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, no need to be so polite. This isn't the imperial court, so relax a little and don't be so polite."
Zhu Changxun and the other man smiled, but their etiquette remained meticulous.
Some of what Your Majesty says should just be listened to and should never be taken seriously; but sometimes, what seems like a joke should really be taken seriously, otherwise the consequences will be very dire.
"Okay, sit down and watch the show together." After Zhu Youxiao sat down, he saw the two men still standing there stupidly, and couldn't help but smile and stretched out his hand to invite Zhu Changxun and the others to sit down.
Zhu Changxun and the other man did not dare to delay and sat down carefully.
Ever since the last time he watched a play, Zhu Changxun was extremely reluctant to watch another play. He felt really uneasy and didn't know what was going on.
Zhu Changxun was very worried that his nephew, the emperor, would betray him again.
The same thing happened to Duke Chengguo on the side. He was very nervous.
You know, compared to other dukes, Duke Cheng has fallen into decline in recent years and has never been valued. Your Majesty's relationship with him is not that good, so why did you call him here?
So Duke Chengguo was very nervous, but he didn't dare to ask.
The play began quickly, starting with "The West Chamber", followed by "The Moon Worship Pavilion" and other pieces.
Apart from "Romance of the West Chamber", Zhu Youxiao had never heard of or seen any other works, but today he found them very interesting.
Zhu Changxun and Cheng Guogong were also very nervous at first, but later they realized that they seemed to be just listening to an opera, so they relaxed and started watching as well.
The play was performed until sunset.
Zhu Youxiao stood up with a feeling of wanting more, looked at the two of them with a smile and said, "What do you two think?"
"It's truly a brilliant performance." Duke Chengguo said with a smile, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for allowing me to enter the palace. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known this play was so wonderful."
"Very good, very good. I am happy today too. Let's drink some wine together." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Chen Hong, prepare the wine and food."
Zhu Changxun's face turned black.
Want to drink again?
He still remembers the dinner worth 2 million taels of silver last night.
But since His Majesty had given him a reward, he dared not refuse. Zhu Changxun could only be more careful and not drink too much.
Duke Chengguo on the other side did not have so many concerns. Instead, he was somewhat happy.
First I watched a play, and now I was rewarded with a feast of wine. It seemed that His Majesty really took a liking to me. Was it possible that from today on, I would become His Majesty's favorite?
Duke Chengguo was so happy in his heart, his family was finally going to turn things around!
Over the years, I have only looked at Duke Dingguo and Duke Yingguo, especially Duke Yingguo. They are first-class and prominent families.
Although they were all dukes, his family was far inferior to them. Thinking that his family would also prosper and grow, Duke Cheng was really happy.
After leaving the stage and coming to the palace in front, the wine and food were already prepared.
After everyone sat down, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Today's play is very good. The emperor's uncle is very thoughtful."
As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao raised the wine glass in his hand and drank the wine in it.
Zhu Changxun and the other man did not dare to be negligent. His Majesty has drunk, but you don’t. Do you have the nerve to do that?
As a result, Zhu Youxiao seemed to be in a really good mood. He drank glass after glass of wine, and Zhu Changxun and the others could only accompany him.
The wine was drunk quickly and quickly. After more than ten glasses, Zhu Changxun and Duke Chengguo became a little confused.
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