Chapter 136 Let's all make a fool of ourselves

When the empress heard what Concubine Yun said, she looked over and saw that the person next to the prince was not Chang Liangdi, but Shen Liangdi.

She frowned. Today was such an important day, why didn't the prince bring Lan'er with him?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinyan glanced at Shen Chuwei and saw that she was lowering her head to eat the plate of delicious food he had just given her and did not hear what Concubine Yun said.

It was no wonder that Shen Chuwei didn't hear what Concubine Yun said. The sound of clinking glasses and string music was endless, and she was so focused on eating that it was easy for her to ignore what others said.

Xiao Jinyan replied calmly, "Replying to Concubine Yun, Concubine Chang is not feeling well and cannot come to the New Year's Eve family dinner. The one sitting next to me is Concubine Shen."

While speaking, a hand under the table tugged at the hem of Shen Chuwei's skirt.

Shen Chu glanced at a hand under the table, raised his head to look at Xiao Jinyan, and heard what he said. He followed his line of sight and saw a graceful and elegant woman sitting not far away. She should be the Concubine Yun that Xiao Jinyan mentioned.

Concubine Yun mistook her for Chang Liangdi?

Yes, Chang Liangdi is the Empress's niece, so logically she should be brought to the New Year's Eve family dinner.

This is going to be embarrassing for her as a tool...

"Really? I'm so short-sighted that I didn't see it." Concubine Yun smiled and covered her mouth. "It turned out to be Shen Liangdi. But she was born in a famous family, so she must be good at music, chess, calligraphy and painting."

Although the women in the palace are secluded, it is easy to find out what is going on outside as long as you pay to find out.

Shen Mingzhu, the legitimate daughter of Minister Shen, was imprisoned in the cold palace because she framed her own sister. Shen Chuwei was a concubine's daughter brought back from outside. How could she know anything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting?

The Queen frowned in displeasure. Yun Xianbai was deliberately trying to embarrass the Prince.

"Empress Yun, today is the New Year's Eve family dinner, why do you have to let the younger generation come out and embarrass themselves?"

"Your Majesty, it's because it's a family dinner on New Year's Eve that it's so lively. Let Yin'er recite the Three Character Classic for everyone later." Concubine Yun looked at the emperor with a smile and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, do you think what I said is right?"

Yin'er in Concubine Yun's arms called out in a baby voice, "Grandpa Emperor."

The queen rolled her eyes at Yun Xianba, thinking, "Is it disgusting or not that he is acting like a spoiled child at such an old age?"

And using Yin'er to attract attention?

When the emperor heard the word "Grandpa", he laughed a few times and said, "What Concubine Yun said makes sense. Yin'er is almost three years old, right? He is so smart and clever. Concubine Yun taught him well. Then let Yin'er take the lead."

The implication was that he agreed to the suggestion that Concubine Yun had just put forward.

The Emperor had spoken, and the Empress couldn't say anything. She could only let Shen Chuwei wish for the best.

Shen Chuwei just wanted to enjoy a family dinner quietly, but she didn't expect that she would be able to show off her talents?

She is not good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy or painting, so what can she show off?

She looked at Xiao Jinyan for help, Your Highness, what should we do?

In front of his father and everyone else, Xiao Jinyan was powerless to protect Shen Chuwei even if he wanted to.

"Today is a family dinner, Shen Liang Di can just use her best talent."

The implication is that you should use what you are best at to avoid making a fool of yourself.

Shen Chuwei sighed helplessly. As expected, the New Year's Eve family dinner was not so delicious. She also had to perform a talent show. Even Xiao Jinyan couldn't save her.

When Concubine Yun saw Shen Chuwei hesitating, she knew that the rumors were true. Shen Chuwei was just from the countryside and knew nothing.

"Shen Liangdi, what talent do you plan to perform?"

Shen Chuwei was wearing a gorgeous dress and had difficulty moving, so she could only stand up slowly, walk to the center of the hall, and salute the emperor and empress who were sitting on the throne.

Then she looked at Concubine Yun and said, "Your Highness, today I will be performing a different kind of calligraphy and painting."

The emperor became interested after hearing this. "Different calligraphy and paintings? I want to see them."

Shen Chuwei bowed and said, "Please allow me to prepare the props."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Alright."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shen Chuwei stepped out slowly.

The Queen watched Shen Chuwei retreat to the side hall. If she didn't perform well, not only would the Emperor be disappointed, but it would also become a topic of conversation among the concubines in the future.

I should have let Lan'er come earlier, as music, chess, calligraphy and painting are her strengths.

"I heard that Shen Liangdi is the concubine daughter that Minister Shen brought from the countryside. Is that true?"

"That should be it. It is said that he is not good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy or painting. I think he will be embarrassed today."

"Why did the prince bring Shen Liangdi with him? And not Chang Liangdi? Chang Liangdi is the niece of the queen."

Several people were discussing in low voices. As for the fact that Chang Liangdi caught a cold and was unable to attend the New Year's Eve family dinner, few believed it. They were afraid that there must be some hidden story.

The queen's face darkened as she listened to the discussion. "Who does it have to do with you if the prince takes him with him? Hasn't the crown princess been appointed yet?"

Xiao Jinyan heard the Queen's complaints and he raised his eyes to glance at the Queen.

The Queen smiled and looked at the Emperor: "Your Majesty, tonight is the New Year's Eve family dinner, why don't we let them compete together? More people will make it more lively."

They naturally included Yunfei's daughter-in-law, Defei's daughter-in-law, and the other princes' wives and concubines.

This time, Yun Fei's son, Prince Cheng, did not bring his principal wife with him, but his favored concubine, Hu.

Hu was the daughter of a poor family. She was not very good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy or painting. However, because of her beauty, she was favored by Prince Cheng and became a phoenix in one day.

Prince Rui's principal wife, Liu, was also a fool with only a title. When Prince Rui married Princess Rui, he also had an eye on her because she was the legitimate daughter of General Liu.

There are quite a few concubines in the mansion.

Since we are going to make a fool of ourselves, let's all make a fool of ourselves together and no one should make fun of anyone else.

Concubine Yun glanced at Hu and was furious. She knew that she was a coquettish woman who had deceived her son and had shamelessly brought her to the family dinner.

The emperor would definitely be angry if he saw that Cheng'er didn't bring his principal wife with him.

"Your Majesty, today is a family dinner. What if the atmosphere gets damaged?"

Concubine De also smiled and agreed, "Concubine Yun is right, Your Majesty, it is very satisfying to have Concubine Shen show her talents and feast our eyes on her."

Concubine De knew very well that Princess Rui was not good at playing music, chess, calligraphy or painting, and she could not afford to lose face in front of so many people.

The queen looked at the two and snorted. Why are you so anxious now? What were you doing before?

"But I also want to watch other talents and have fun, Your Majesty, what do you think?" The Queen turned her head to look at the Emperor with a gentle smile on her face.

The emperor nodded quickly, "What the queen said makes sense. Today is the New Year's Eve family dinner. Let's prepare more talents so that we can have fun."

The Queen raised her chin and looked at Concubine Yun and Concubine De, smiling slightly: "Today I can feast my eyes."

Concubine Yun was so angry that she clenched her handkerchief. When she looked at Concubine Hu, she glared at her fiercely. What the hell is this?

Defei was also very angry. Liu only knew how to wield swords and spears. How could she know how to play the piano, chess, calligraphy, or painting? She couldn't perform sword dancing in the palace.

Prince Cheng's concubine Hu, Prince Rui's concubine Liu, Prince Xuan's concubine An and others left their seats one by one to prepare.