Fu Qichen should have gone around to the front to inspect, but for some inexplicable reason, he stood there without moving.
A short while later, Jiang Huai came running over with a plate of cake.
Li Yu followed, staring longingly at the cake, her mouth practically watering.
"Here you go. I got this from my Uncle Emperor, it's delicious!"
Fu Qichen looked at Jiang Huai with a strange expression. "You went to His Majesty specifically to ask for cake for me?"
"Yes, we should share this joy! Eat up, you won't be hungry anymore, it's so sweet! Brother Yu, let's go, I can't hold it in any longer!"
Fu Qichen watched the two children walk away hand in hand, then looked down and smelled the cake on the plate; it was indeed very fragrant and sweet.
For Jianghuai, this was just a minor incident.
Unbeknownst to him, in a secluded corner, Fu Qichen turned around, grabbed a young eunuch who was following closely behind the two children, knocked him unconscious, and threw him into the lotus pond.
The guests and hosts alike enjoyed the grand feast to the fullest.
However, that's not the most exciting part.
A palace banquet would never be complete without song and dance performances.
When the music started, Sanlang transformed into a warrior from an ancient empire and began his performance with several brothers.
When Jiang Shan was teaching Sanlang and his brothers to sing the modern song "Dala Bengba," she almost broke down. If Sanlang hadn't been so patient, she definitely wouldn't have been able to persevere!
Needless to say, the results were top-notch, far exceeding Jiang Shan's expectations.
Jiang Shan got goosebumps all over when Xiao Qi opened her mouth!
Especially when singing the tongue-twisting sounds like "Dala Bengba Bandebedibuduobiruweng", it's much smoother than Jiangshan!
The emperor was stunned, his mouth agape, and he kept asking the empress, "What's the name of this song again? Why is it so long?"
The Queen smiled gracefully and said, "Who cares what it's called, as long as it sounds nice! Look how well those two children sing! And how beautifully they dance!"
Xiaoqi and Sanlang each sang it once, with different styles and tones, but they both spoke the tongue-twisting passage fluently.
This is a song, a dance, and a story with twists and turns—it's truly a rare find!
"Who wrote this song and lyrics? I must reward them!"
The Empress's interest was raised to a whole new level by the performance of Sanlang and his group.
Jiang Huai hummed along rhythmically from below, though he was on a completely different wavelength from Sanlang and the others. However, the Li brothers still understood the deeper meaning; Jiang Huai had clearly heard the song before.
“My mother choreographed them! All the songs and dances my uncles sang and danced were taught by my mother. But she said I was too young and didn’t want to teach me.”
"But my uncle taught me how to catch loaches!"
At this point, Jiang Huai happily started dancing.
"What is catching loaches? What are loaches?" The two brothers said they had to ask if they didn't understand.
“Loach is…” Jiang Huai couldn’t say either.
"I'll tell you after I ask my mother."
Saburo's performance once again refreshed the courtiers' understanding of him. How could one possibly describe this talented child without overstating his abilities?
"Dala Bengba" is just an appetizer to set the mood!
Whether it's folk songs that test singing skills, jazz dances that liven up the atmosphere, classic operas that have been passed down for thousands of years, or well-known poems and famous lines, the boys can pick them up easily and recite them fluently.
Laymen only appreciate the spectacle, while experts understand the intricacies. The lyrics, melody, and artistic conception are not something that ordinary people can create!
This is terrifying to think about!
But thinking about it carefully, a child prodigy in his early teens whose painting skills surpass those of the Grand Tutor of the court—what else could he be but a monster!
What's so strange about someone being able to compose such a song and dance drama!
It's a prodigy's legacy!
The truth was thus covered up!
Next, Sanlang and his friends practically rocked the entire place.
A song titled "Birthday Song" immediately brought the atmosphere to its peak.
The emperor was overjoyed and kept shouting for a reward! A generous reward!
A birthday banquet for his father made Sanlang an instant trendsetter of the era.
The results far exceeded Jiang Shan's expectations.
It's mainly because the emperor was so capable!
His every move is a model. In front of the emperor, who wouldn't want to give Sanlang face?
Saburo and his brothers returned home laden with spoils.
The rewards bestowed upon the emperor were so numerous that they had to be transported by horse-drawn carriage.
All of Jiang's employees who were helping in the palace came out to receive their rewards and express their gratitude. Some even stole a glance at the emperor's face on the dragon throne.
This life has been worth it!
This grand event has come to a perfect end.
The glory that the Crown Prince and his wife received as a result is beyond description. In addition to the support of the court officials, the Crown Prince also received a tiger tally to command troops!
No one can shake the Crown Prince's position in the slightest!
When Jiang Shan bid farewell to the Crown Prince and his wife, An San threw several guards and eunuchs, who were tied up like dumplings, in front of the Crown Prince.
Before the Crown Prince and his wife could speak, Jiang Shan said with a smile, "They didn't do anything too serious. They just tried to tamper with the food. No one will die! However, I'm very bothered by this guard and a little eunuch trying to take advantage of my Jiang Huai! The little eunuch's body should have been retrieved from the lotus pond by now. As for this Eastern Palace guard, he can be handed over to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
The Crown Prince and his wife's expressions changed drastically.
But only for a moment; the Crown Prince quickly regained his composure. He summoned the head guard and said coldly, "Investigate everyone who was on duty today. No matter who they are, do not let a single one escape!"
"Yes!" The head guard accepted the order and left.
The Crown Princess stepped forward apologetically and took Jiang Shan's hand, saying, "Don't worry, His Highness will definitely give you and Huai'er an explanation!"
Jiang Shan waved her hand and said, "I am Jiang Huai's mother. If anything happens to him, it only means that I, as his mother, have not taken good care of him. Your Majesty, there is no need to blame yourself! It's getting late, and we should take our leave!"
Watching Jiang Shan disappear into the distance, the Crown Princess murmured, "She still doesn't trust us!"
The Crown Prince pursed his lips and said, "It's not that she doesn't trust us, it's that she doesn't trust anyone! She's unwilling to entrust her life to others. The royal family has never been her greatest support; she only trusts herself!"
The Crown Princess asked in surprise, "You mean...?"
The Crown Prince glanced at the Crown Princess and sighed, "So be it! The two children can spend more time with Jiang Huai in the future. Although the imperial family is ruthless, it is still good to have one or two true friends. That child is quite good!"
"And what about the empire?" the Crown Princess asked again.
The Crown Prince laughed, "She's just a woman, what can I do to her? Treat her the way she treats you, and neither of you will suffer a loss!"
The Crown Princess's dimples immediately appeared, and she said happily, "Mother also loves the country! And her younger brother, Huan'er can learn a lot from him!"
"Don't you dare! That child is too dazzling, and Huan'er is still so young. Before he becomes the crown prince, you must not say such things again, otherwise it will bring trouble to the two children!"
That night, countless people tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
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