Chapter 459: Honesty
"Prefect of Jingzhao, I can be Princess Ronghua now," Zhu Huaizhen joked.
"Not yet, Madam Zhu." The prefect of Jingzhao frowned.
"Jingzhao Prefecture Governor, isn't one show enough?" Zhu Huaizhen sighed helplessly.
"As everyone knows, Princess Ronghua is extremely fond of "Peach Blossom Fan". It's not difficult for someone to imitate it." The prefect of Jingzhao put on a righteous look.
Well, Zhu Huaizhen was convinced.
"Then let's sing "The Peony Pavilion." Zhu Huaizhen waved his hand.
It turns out that all the vibrant flowers are now abandoned to the broken wells and dilapidated walls. What can be done about the beautiful scenery? Who can enjoy the joyful moments? Morning flies and evening rolls away, clouds and mists adorning the emerald pavilion; raindrops and wind, misty waves and painted boats - the people of the brocade screen look down upon this beautiful time.
"Madam Zhu, it is well known that people in Northern Zhou love to listen to "The Peony Pavilion." The prefect of Jingzhao said seriously.
After hearing this, Zhu Huaizhen curled his lips and rolled his eyes.
"Prefect of Jingzhao, why don't you just pick a play at random? The troupe that my prince has hired knows how to sing any play. If you don't know how to sing, we will teach you." Tu Mi clasped his fists and bowed neatly.
After hearing this, the prefect of Jingzhao nodded in agreement.
So, the prefect of Jingzhao thought hard and finally chose "Wall Horse".
"Prefect of Jingzhao, can't you listen to something else?" Zhu Huaizhen suddenly felt sleepy.
"This is it. I like it." The prefect of Jingzhao stiffened his neck.
We looked at each other from afar on the wall and on horseback, and my heart was broken as soon as I saw you.
Princess Ronghua's favorite play was "Wall Horseback Ride". How come the Jingzhao prefect didn't find out about it?
However, the Jingzhao prefect wanted to listen, and Zhu Huaizhen was too lazy to care.
Afraid of dew startling the sleeping birds, the wind ruffles the courtyard locust trees. Behold the Milky Way slanting across the steps, unmoved by the wispy dust. Moon, you are as thin as a bow, half a toad, yet bright as a mirror, reflecting the universe, yet cold as ice, soaking the twelve celestial peaks. Forbidden from the auspicious mist, I offer my deepest worship to the full moon. It's convenient for you, and it's not a hindrance to me. Deeply worship you, Chang'e, for not being jealous of your beauty, how dare you remain shrouded in mist and cloud for even a moment.
"Our Majesty loves "Wall Horseback Riding" the most. It really lives up to its reputation." The prefect of Jingzhao murmured to himself.
Tsk tsk, Zhu Huaizhen actually forgot about this.
"Madam Zhu, this is preliminarily proven that you are Princess Ronghua." The prefect of Jingzhao said with a smile.
"What do you mean by preliminary proof?" Tu Mi asked angrily.
"Even Madam Zhu needs further proof that she is Princess Ronghua." The prefect of Jingzhao answered patiently.
"Then what is further proof?" Tumi asked.
"This requires Madam Zhu to use her own brain." The prefect of Jingzhao continued.
Zhu Huaizhen said "oh" and asked Qiu Niang to cook a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
"Your Highness, are you still eating?" Tu Mi glanced at Zhu Huaizhen's small belly.
Seeing this, Zhu Huaizhen immediately shrank back.
"Tu Mi, I won't eat it. I'll just watch the Jingzhao prefect eat it. The Jingzhao prefect looks like a poor nobleman who can't afford Buddha Jumps Over the Wall on weekdays." Zhu Huaizhen whispered.
After hearing this, the prefect of Jingzhao was not angry, but nodded very sincerely.
According to the laws of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, commoners were not allowed to take the imperial examinations unless they were related to aristocrats, that is, they were impoverished aristocrats, commonly known as paupers.
Sugar-heart abalone, pineapple sea cucumber, white shark lips, young deer tendons, claw meat, golden shark fin, ivory clam meat, spider fish glue, quail eggs, ham, pork ribs, clean winter bamboo shoots, king oyster mushrooms, chrysanthemum mushrooms, wild pine mushrooms, morels, snow bamboo fungus, Shaoxing wine, eighteen ingredients, eighteen delicious flavors. The moment you lift the lotus leaf covering the jar, the rich meaty aroma is so fragrant that even a Buddha would jump over the wall.
After eating Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture was already half convinced that the bright young lady in front of him was Princess Ronghua.
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