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

She frowned. Why didn't the prince bring Lan'er with him on such an important day today?

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's no wonder that Shen Chuwei didn't hear what Concubine Yun said. The wine glasses were clinking and the sound of stringed instruments was endless. 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, the hand under the table tugged at the hem of Shen Chuwei's skirt.

Shen Chu glanced at a hand under the table, looked up 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 Queen's niece, so logically speaking, she should be brought to the New Year's Eve family dinner.

As a tool, this will be embarrassing...

"Really? I'm so short-sighted that I didn't see it." Concubine Yun smiled and covered her mouth. "So it's 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 live deep in the inner palace, it is easy to find out what is happening 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 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 unhappily. Yun Xianbai was deliberately trying to embarrass the prince.

"Empress Yun, today is the New Year's Eve family dinner, why do you need to let the younger generation come out and make a fool of themselves?"

"Empress, it's because it's a family dinner on New Year's Eve that it's so lively. I'll let Yin'er recite the Three Character Classic for everyone to hear 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 Xianpai. Isn't it disgusting that she acted like a spoiled child at such an old age? And she even used Yin'er to attract attention? When the Emperor heard the three words "Grandpa Emperor", he laughed a few times: "What Concubine Yun said makes sense. Yin'er is almost three years old, right? He is so smart. Concubine Yun taught him well. Let Yin'er make the final appearance."

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

The emperor had spoken, and the queen could not 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 implicated and have to show off her talent?

She can't play the piano, chess, calligraphy or painting, so what can she show off?

She looked at Xiao Jinyan for help. "Your Highness, what should I do?" In front of his father and the emperor, Xiao Jinyan was powerless to protect Shen Chuwei even if he wanted to.

"Today is a family dinner, Shen Liangdi 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 talents. Even Xiao Jinyan couldn't save her.

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

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

Shen Chuwei was wearing a gorgeous gown 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 for myself."

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

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

The Queen watched Shen Chuwei retreat to a 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. I heard that he can't play 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, as they were afraid there must be some hidden story.

The queen listened to the discussion and her face turned black. Who does it have to do with you if the crown prince takes someone with him? Hasn't the crown princess been appointed yet?

Xiao Jinyan heard the Queen's complaints and he looked up 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? It will be more lively with more people."

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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 small family. She was not very good at playing music, chess, calligraphy or painting. However, she was favored by Prince Cheng because of her beauty and became a rich and powerful woman overnight.

Prince Rui's principal wife, Liu, was also a fool with only a title. Prince Rui married Princess Rui 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 do it together and no one should laugh at anyone else.

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

Emperor Yao will definitely be angry if he sees that Cheng'er didn't bring his wife.

"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, I am very satisfied to have Concubine Shen show her talents and let everyone feast their eyes on her."

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

The queen looked at the two of them and snorted. Are you anxious now? What were you doing before?

"But I also want to watch other talents and enjoy myself, 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 more fun."

The Queen raised her chin and looked at Concubine Yun, Concubine De and the others, 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?

Concubine De was also very angry. Liu only knew how to wield swords and guns, how could she know the music, chess, calligraphy and painting? She couldn't perform sword dancing in the hall?

Concubine Hu of Prince Cheng, Concubine Liu of Prince Rui, Concubine An of Prince Xuan and others left their seats one by one to prepare.

(End of this chapter)