Chapter 137
In order to allow everyone to appreciate the lotus, the lotus viewing banquet was set up on an open space surrounded by lotus flowers, which looked very poetic and picturesque.
After everyone got ashore, they took their seats under the guidance of the palace maids.
The Queen sat at the head of the table and said with a smile, "The lotus flowers bloom every year, but I think they are blooming especially well this year."
The Crown Princess smiled softly and said, "Mother, you love lotus so much that the lotus fairy is moved by you, which is why it blooms so beautifully. This is all due to your sincerity."
"Yes!" someone echoed.
"We should all thank the Queen. It is thanks to her that we are able to enjoy such a beautiful view."
As they spoke, everyone raised the wine on the table and respectfully toasted the Queen.
The Queen smiled and raised her glass, saying, "You are all joking. All of this is thanks to your Majesty's great blessing."
Everyone smiled and nodded in agreement.
The queen raised her hand, indicating that the singing and dancing could begin.
As if to suit the occasion, the dancers' clothes were the same color as the lotus, and they were holding a lotus flower in their hands. Dancing in the beautiful scenery surrounded by lotus flowers.
Everyone watched with great interest.
Luo Chaoyan and Huo An were tasting the exquisite and beautiful snacks on the table.
When the two of them ate a piece of lotus cake, their eyes lit up.
"Delicious!" Huo An's mouth was full and he was eating happily.
Luo Chaoyan nodded. It was sweet, soft and had the fragrance of lotus. It was even better than the peach blossom pastry made by the chef in the Su Mansion.
She sighed softly and said, "It would be better if we could just pack it up."
Huo An blinked and said, "Is it okay?"
Luo Chaoyan rolled her eyes at him and said, "This is the imperial palace. Even if we want to steal, we don't have the guts to do it." The foodie pineapple didn't get the chance to taste it.
She finished one piece and wanted to get another one, but saw that there was only one piece left on the plate.
Huo An obviously saw it as well, and he quickly tried to grab it.
Luo Chaoyan stopped him and said, "Let's play rock-paper-scissors. Whoever wins gets to eat."
So the two of them stretched out their hands and started gesturing under the table.
They fought three times in a row, but there was no winner.
At this time, the first song and dance had been performed.
Luo Chaoyan said: "Well, let's guess whether it's an odd number or an even number."
"Do you think the next song and dance will be an odd or even number?"
Huo An thought about the dancers dancing in even numbers, and said, "Even numbers!"
Luo Chaoyan said: "Okay, then I will guess an odd number."
So both of them looked around with great anticipation, waiting for the next group of dancers to arrive.
What they didn't expect was that before they saw any dancers coming up, they saw Princess Ehime stand up and walk out.
She bowed to the Queen and said, "Mother, I want to play a song to entertain you."
The queen smiled and nodded.
Luo Chaoyan picked up the lotus cake with a smile while Huo An looked dejected.
Huo An took advantage of her feeling proud, snatched it away, and put it directly into his mouth and started chewing.
Luo Chaoyan was stunned. She didn't expect that the little fat boy would cheat.
Huo An finished eating the lotus crisps and smacked his lips with satisfaction, grinning at her and said, "Mother, I will win."
Under her stunned gaze, he stood up and saluted to the Queen, raised a lovely smile, and said: "Queen, this beautiful princess's piano playing is too monotonous, why not let someone dance with her."
Luo Chaoyan's lips twitched when she heard this. Is it really necessary just for stuttering? You, a little fat boy, volunteered to dance with others? Thinking about that scene, she found it a little funny.
Little Fatty, let’s not embarrass ourselves anymore!
She wanted to pull him to sit down, but she heard the Queen ask with interest: "Who does An An want to dance with?"
Old Madam Huo and Mrs. Huo looked at their grandson in some confusion, and then looked at Luo Chaoyan inquiringly.
Luo Chaoyan smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond for a moment. Should she tell them that the little fat boy is here because he stutters? Will he be so angry that he spurts blood on the spot?
Huo An raised his hand and pointed in the direction of Xie Min, saying, "Empress, that lady should dance very well."
Everyone looked at the person he was pointing at and saw that it was Xie Min. Some people were surprised, while others couldn't help laughing.
There is nothing aesthetically pleasing about a fat person dancing.
Luo Chaoyan couldn't help but feel fortunate that she didn't drink the tea, otherwise she would have sprayed it out on the spot again. She raised her eyes to look at Xie Min, only to see that her face was slightly flushed. There was no doubt in her mind, she was sure that Xie Min's face turned red with anger. I have to say she felt secretly happy.
The Queen was stunned by Huo An's recommendation. She was a little surprised just now, thinking that he wanted his mother to go up and dance, but she didn't expect that he was talking about someone else.
The queen smiled and said, "An An, how do you know that this sister is a good dancer?"
Huo An looked at Xie Min and said innocently, "This sister is pretty, can write poetry, and is naturally good at dancing."
Good looking?
Everyone looked at Xie Min and then at Huo An. Some of them couldn't help but smile. Maybe it was because the children thought that people of the same kind were all good-looking.
Xie Min gritted her teeth, this little fat guy must have done it on purpose. Seeing everyone's eyes filled with scrutiny and meaning, she felt the anger in her heart rising.
Seeing the suspicion on her face, Huo An blinked and said with some disappointment: "This sister can't do it?" It's over, he made a mistake. He thought that this person was competitive and must like to be in the spotlight.
He looked at Luo Chaoyan somewhat guiltily. He had already eaten the snacks, so his mother shouldn't be stingy and argue with him. Well, he was helping his mother vent her anger accidentally, because the fat lady liked to provoke his mother before.
"I……"
Xie Min felt a little embarrassed for a moment. She really couldn't do that, but she also felt that it would be embarrassing to say that in such an occasion.
The Crown Princess was also furious, thinking that this boy was deliberately making things difficult for them. She wanted to say something to help, but Princess Aiyuan smiled and said, "Young Master Huo, since Madam He doesn't know how to do it, then it's better."
She looked at the other women and asked, "Is there any girl willing to partner with me?"
"Me!" a young girl stood up and walked out.
Huo An laughed when he saw this. Hehe, since there were two of them, he didn’t lose.
After a while, the palace maid brought a guqin, and Princess Ehime began to play it, and the girl also began to dance gracefully.
Luo Chaoyan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she saw this. She glared at the little fat boy unhappily.
Huo An smiled at her ingratiatingly, picked up a grape and put it in her mouth.
"Isn't it sweet, mother?"
Luo Chaoyan snorted lightly, then picked up a slice of orange and put it into his mouth. Seeing that he frowned because of the sourness, she smiled and said, "An An, isn't it sweet?"
Huo An closed his eyes and chewed quickly. After swallowing, he said, "Mother, it is true that only girls and villains are difficult to raise!"
"You just realized it, it's too late!"
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