"Hurry up! Are you out of your mind, moving so slowly? Haven't you eaten?"
"Passionate and unrestrained! Do you understand what passion and unrestrained means?"
"Who are you going to show that long face to? Don't you feel bad about it?"
Lobsang Danjin could no longer tolerate it. Although he was a defeated general, he was still a Mongol nobleman. Now, he had to endure the humiliation and perform a dance for the Yongzheng Emperor, who was, after all, the emperor.
But being humiliated and scolded by a dancer for so many days in a row, like a slave, was simply unacceptable to him!
"shut up!"
"You are nothing but a dancer, yet you dare to humiliate me like this. Even in my most wretched state, I am a Mongol warrior, not a lowly prostitute!"
This wasn't the first time she'd heard such words, and Hua Ji wasn't afraid of this blustering but cowardly fool.
It's true that she's of low social status now, but whose family hasn't been wealthy in the past? Going back two generations, before her grandfather committed any crimes, even Lobsang Danjin would have to call her "Gege" (a title for a princess).
Hua Ji sneered and said, "We've already fallen to this state. What courage do defeated generals have to speak of?"
"Someone like you dares to call yourself a Mongolian warrior? If you were truly indomitable, you wouldn't have been captured alive in Qinghai."
"The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is just around the corner, and your chopstick dance is only so-so. Although the Emperor may not care whether you dance well or not."
"But if you are truly unfit for the occasion and spoil the enjoyment of the nobles, your future days will probably be worse than those of a lowly servant like me."
"This servant was only following orders. If my words were unpleasant or I was inconsiderate, please forgive me, Your Highness."
Lobsang Danjin was speechless, having lost all spirit when he was first arrested.
As for those words of comfort to himself, even if Lobsang Danjin was stupid, he knew he couldn't say them out loud.
Otherwise, if others find out that he was secretly plotting his revenge, someone might immediately bring him a cup of poisoned wine and a dagger to send him on his way.
Left with no other choice, Lobsang Danjin had to compromise. After being trained by Huaji for many days, he could dance the chopstick dance quite well, much more professionally than before, and was barely presentable enough to be considered elegant.
Mid-Autumn Festival Night
The chubby orange tree hosted a banquet at the Tongle Garden in the Yuanmingyuan Garden, with princes, nobles, high-ranking officials, and ministers who had made great contributions in Qinghai.
Because there were many foreign officials present, and it was a victory celebration for the soldiers, none of the other concubines attended except for the Empress.
He would also hold a banquet at the Kyushu Qingyan Palace, and after the affairs of the previous dynasty were settled, he would spend the night with the concubines in the harem.
There was no emperor or empress standing above, but the concubines sat below, quite content.
Hongzhou was an impatient man, and he couldn't sit still for long. He struggled to get down and run around, but was held tightly by Granny Li.
Hiroshi was the eldest son in fact, and at his age, he should have gone to Tongle Garden with the big fat orange.
It's just that the struggle for the throne during the late emperor's reign has kept the eldest son, Fatty Orange, awake at night. He fears that his son will follow in their footsteps and become estranged from his brother.
Therefore, the Third Prince has not been allowed to come into contact with the previous dynasty, and he still lives in the Princes' Residence, where he studies diligently every day.
At this moment, she was quietly staying in Jiuzhou Qingyan, just like the concubines and the underage princes and princesses.
Seeing Hongzhou making a scene, he spoke a few words with Consort Qi and then walked towards Sun Miaoqing.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Sun Miaoqing stood up and only accepted half a bow. "Greetings, Third Prince. Did Consort Qi come here to give you any instructions?"
Hongshi said, "Your Majesty, it is because I have not seen Hongzhou for several days. Father and Mother will be here in a while."
"The palace is dull, and we've seen all these songs and dances before, so I'd like to take Hongzhou out for some fun. I would be grateful if Your Highness would grant me this favor."
Sun Miaoqing looked at Hongzhou; she had always been a good mother who respected her child's opinions.
Moreover, the Third Prince Hongshi is indeed a good older brother, and Consort Qi is someone who can't keep secrets. With Qiangwei and Granny Li following along, there shouldn't be any problems.
"Hongzhou, do you want to go play with your third brother?"
Hongzhou said, "Hongzhou wants to play with Third Brother!"
Sun Miaoqing nodded and instructed, "Go if you want to, but listen to your third brother, don't be naughty, and don't go too far, understand?"
Hongzhou, his eyes darting around cleverly, nodded his little head. He and Hongshi walked hand in hand, accompanied by a string of palace maids and eunuchs, towards the outside.
After drinking two cups of wine, Consort Hua's eyes became hazy, and she spoke with a mixture of envy and sadness,
"The two brothers have a good relationship. You and Consort Qi are lucky. Consort Cao and Consort Xin are also blessed."
Sun Miaoqing said, "Sister is still young. Take your time to get your body in good shape, and you'll have a child sooner or later."
Consort Hua dismissed it as a casual remark, but after being exposed to the Huan Yi Incense for so many years, she was no longer fit to have children.
Besides, even if she recovers, the Nian family will no longer be feared, and the Emperor is now nothing more than a figurehead.
"I am aware of my situation. Perhaps it was possible before, but now..."
Consort Hua chuckled and shook her head. Sun Miaoqing sensed that Consort Hua's words seemed to have a deeper meaning. However, it was too noisy and crowded to ask, so she could only keep it to herself and ponder it silently.
Why did Hua Pangpang say, "It might have been possible before"? The reverse is, "It's absolutely impossible in the future..."
Is there something she knows that I don't? Or did she do it herself?
Sun Miaoqing's suspicious gaze made Consort Hua feel extremely guilty. This was something she had to keep secret, otherwise, if the Emperor found out...
Anyone who harbors any doubt, regardless of whether there is evidence, will meet a terrible end.
Consort Hua was terrified and broke out in a cold sweat. She had been slightly tipsy, but she was now completely sober.
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