Chapter 378 Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
Ever since he thought he had seen through the emperor's true intentions in arranging the Jiang family, Yun Fenghuang didn't have any deep resentment towards the Jiang family.
One is that this Jiang family is just a pawn; the other is that since Chunjia has such a plan, after killing this Jiang family, he will definitely have Zhao Qiansun, Li Zhou, Wu Zheng and Wang family in the future.
Anyway, the world is so big, the emperor will never lack young and beautiful newcomers, and it is easy to find a new love.
She can't finish killing.
At this moment, listening to the report from the servants, he only said indifferently: "From now on, this palace will be lively."
The movement of Xiuzhuo Palace was because the empresses and concubines seemed to be on the sidelines, and the other concubines were not sure about the plans of these two, and did not dare to reach out at will.
As for the emperor, the emperor didn't wait for the concubine's compliment after supporting the Jiang family, and he was puzzled... But Yan Yin and Deng Chengzhai both comforted him and made him understand that the concubine was still immersed in the grief of losing almost all her blood relatives. Even if you are moved in your heart, you may not express that emotion specifically.
Maybe it's just in my heart?
Chunjia felt that this was also reasonable, after all, the imperial concubine had been ill not long ago? It can be seen that he said that he has survived, but he still remembers it in his heart.
So it seems inconsiderate to think about asking for credit.
So he put this matter aside, and of course he would not think about Jiang Shi again, let alone continue to be distracted by staring at Xiuzhuo Palace.
In this way, the steward of Xiuzhuo Palace was frightened and frightened, and resorted to eighteen skills to suppress all these matters, and refused to reveal a single word.
That's why it is very convenient for a master like the empress and concubine who holds great power in the palace to know everything.
Outsiders don't know, they only know that the girls are practicing honestly, and they are waiting for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet to become a blockbuster.
So the time finally came to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
It's Japanese, with lanterns and festoons in the Yao Palace, and a big banquet.
In order to meet the occasion, many potted osmanthus flowers were installed inside and outside. Now it is in the flowering period, and clusters of golden flowers are blooming among the emerald greens, and they are fragrant.
The dishes and cakes specially prepared by the imperial dining room, especially the seasonal moon cakes, have been put into great thought, with endless styles and all-inclusive tastes.
It's just that everyone knows that the emperor will win another beautiful woman at this banquet... This is not the point, the point is that this time there is a Jiang Cai girl who has attracted the attention of the emperor before she was selected. Looking at her words and deeds, she is likely to become the next Concubine Min the meaning of.
She was even the master who was most likely to replace Concubine Min since she entered the palace.
So everyone didn't bother to pay attention to other things at all, and they all focused their attention on picking up girls' performances, either in high spirits, with ulterior motives, or watching the changes, one by one was more clueless than the other.
At this time, we can see the convenience of high positions to suppress newcomers.
After drinking for three rounds, the queen took the lead in saying to the emperor: "All the girls have learned singing and dancing these days, and I want to take advantage of the beautiful scenery on this good day to present it to your majesty. May the country be prosperous and the people safe, and the blessings will last forever."
Everyone tacitly said this, so it's fine, but after Chunjia responded calmly, the queen glanced around and continued calmly, "It's just that the girl is young, and she probably comes from a poor family, so I'm afraid she won't be used to banquets." The drinking occasion. I have arranged for several concubines to take the lead to set an example, so I don’t know what your Majesty thinks?"
Chunjia is well aware of her purpose: a daughter from a poor family may teach singing and dancing since childhood, but! It is basically impossible for a son from a poor family to learn this! Even if you learn it, it's similar to Yun Fenghuang, just learn a little bit of hands and practice your body, that's all.
How long has it been since they were selected layer by layer, even if they are extremely talented, how can they compare to the experts specially selected by the queen from the palace?
Originally, the girls were not from high backgrounds and had never seen much of the world, so they were very nervous to come out to perform on such an occasion.
With the palace concubine Zhuyu in front, the results of the original hard training, if you can play five points out of ten, you can be considered calm.
The emperor did not answer Gu Zhen immediately, but subconsciously looked at Yun Fenghuang.
Seeing the imperial concubine, she was startled at first, obviously not aware of the queen's actions, and then showed displeasure. The emperor speculated that it was because the queen was hiding it from her, and then showed a look of watching the show... Chunjia withdrew her gaze, and said calmly Nodding: "The queen has a heart."
The seats for the Mid-Autumn Festival feast are like this, the empress dowager occupies the most honorable position, accompanied by the empress and empress, to show the filial piety of the ancestors and grandchildren.
The empress sat diagonally across from the empress dowager, the distance was extremely close, how could the empress not clearly see Chunjia's actions? Sighing in his heart, maintaining a flawless smile, he said a few words in a soft and humble voice, then turned his head and let the people below give orders.
After a while, the sound of silk and bamboo was suddenly and quickly, and two young people from the palace came in slowly in tune. Bracelets, green temples, eyes shining.
After entering the palace, the palace people quickly changed their pace, and the ribbons danced like a mandala blooming. Just a drumbeat, dozens of brocade belts fell, and the palace concubine Feng Ying, who did not know when to enter, was gradually revealed.
Seeing that it was her, all the concubines except the queen were a little surprised.
Yun Fenghuang immediately turned his head and asked Gu Zhen in a low voice, "Why is this Feng?"
"Otherwise, who else can I look for?" The queen took a sip of sweet-scented osmanthus rice wine and said softly, "There are quite a few people in the palace who are good at singing and dancing, such as the two dancers sent by Princess Lin... But today On such an occasion, just giving a group of pickers a head start, even if they are concubines, at least they are high-ranking concubines, it would be too flattering for a newcomer!"
He also said, "Besides, it was several years ago that Concubine Lin sent someone in, and the two of them are a bit older now. Don't let people think that even if the newcomers are not skilled, at least they are fresh."
Yun Fenghuang was a little speechless, and said softly: "Your Majesty, if you do this, you won't be afraid that none of the newcomers will be stable, and you will lose face in front of everyone?"
"Isn't that what the noble concubine wants to see?" The queen slowly put down the wine cup, and said in a slow voice, "I thought that the noble concubine didn't want to see newcomers being favored, especially that Jiang family."
"Your Majesty is joking, when will this concubine stop His Majesty from summoning other people? There are even several heirs in the palace, all because of this concubine's introduction of his biological mother." Yun Fenghuang narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a light smile, " Although the concubine is not very virtuous and virtuous, she is never jealous."
Gu Zhen snorted softly, feeling that the imperial concubine's ability to tell lies with her eyes open became more and more natural, her demeanor and behavior were serious, just like the real thing.
She was too lazy to argue with Yun Fenghuang about such things, and only said: "Since the establishment of the imperial court, it has never been said that the selected sons of poor families and good families can be directly named concubines! Since they asked for this extra grace this time, It's time to take the extra test. Otherwise, we people will be fine, but how can we teach people like Yi and Feng to be convinced? In terms of seniority, these two groups of good families from poor families, no one can compare with Jiang and the others to serve His Majesty Long? In terms of character, the concubines are not at fault. Why do they not make trouble, but can only start as concubines, or low-rank concubines honestly. If the Jiang family makes trouble, there is a chance to be a concubine? Yi, Feng, and the others didn't say anything this time, but I won't bully honest people."
Yun Fenghuang said in his heart that the queen has really changed.
He speaks boldly and confidently, without any of the stupid energy that he used to fool and take advantage of.
She smiled and said, "Your Majesty is thoughtful."
It just occurred to me that from the standpoint of the empress, Jiang Cainu's big show tonight is in the interests of the Central Palace.
At this moment, it is deliberately making it more difficult for the rookie to play. How do you know that it is not to help Jiang Cainu beat other people?
It's just that this Jiang family is someone who hasn't seen much of the world.
Even if the empress sends someone to give her a small treatment in private... It's not easy for Zhonggong to do this kind of courageous scene for her to hide from everyone's eyes!
But after thinking about it, this Jiang family is the one who instigates all the poor and good families who have no backing to force them into the palace. In today's scene, ordinary girls may be so nervous that they are at a loss, but she may not be able to resist.
So the queen is really uneasy and kind!
The imperial concubine leaned back and hummed softly.
That's right, although Jiang Cainu has some tricks in the city, after all, her background is limited. Even if she is talented, how can this singing and dancing talent be so strong? How could it be comparable to those companions who played the basics?
Her greatest advantage is nothing more than being courageous and having a certain strategy.
So the skills of real swords and guns can't compete with others, so try to make others unable to fully exert their strength!
Yun Fenghuang couldn't help but glance at Chunjia, doubting the idea... Was it the Queen's idea, or Chunjia's?
Judging by the queen's appearance, it's not that she listened to the emperor's arrangement.
But she didn't really trust the queen's palace, because with Chunjia's means, there were many ways to make the queen act according to the emperor's will, and she firmly believed that she thought so.
Feng Ying's secret arrangement as a queen was taught by the singing and dancing instructor of the Jiaofang Division in advance.
In terms of talent, she was originally the strongest among ordinary people like the big and small Xu family. In addition, the queen is special, so she is naturally treated the best in all aspects. This dance is very good at the moment.
Even though Yun Fenghuang was arguing with the Queen, he took the time to look at it several times.
Princess Zhaoqing next to her was even more excited, and she couldn't help asking: "Mother, concubine, when Erchen's legs are healed, Erchen also wants to learn to dance!"
"..." Yun Fenghuang's originally casual expression immediately froze, and he showed a distinct forced smile, and said, "Learning to dance is not an easy task, and you have to suffer a lot. How can I be called a concubine mother?"
Zhao Qing stared at Feng Ying, who was stretching his wide sleeves and bending his willow waist, and said casually, "You can only be a master if you suffer hardships. Didn't the mother and concubine always teach my son like this? My son must be able to bear it! My son Not the kind of person who waits for the light and fears the hard!"
Yun Fenghuang thought in his heart: I know this! Bengong knows that you are not only talented, but also able to suffer a little bit.
But I can't help it, the persona of this palace is to love you as if it were your own... Your leg is not going to heal, and now you are going to learn to dance, so this loving mother, can you divert your attention without sad thoughts?
"Zhaoqing, look at this mooncake made of jade rabbit and osmanthus sticks." At this time, the first queen suddenly brought a gold-plated porcelain plate over and said softly, "This is specially made by the Imperial Dining Room for you children. It is said that it is mixed with medicinal juice, which can strengthen the body. The most rare thing is that there is no medicinal taste at all, but only the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus."
Yun Fenghuang heaved a sigh of relief, quickly thanked him for taking it, and greeted Zhaoqing: "Try it quickly, if you think it is good. Mother and concubine will ask someone to go to the imperial dining room to bring Fang Zi over."
After such an interruption, the concubine did not give Zhaoqing a chance to speak, and quietly chatted about cakes and other topics, which logically took Zhaoqing's thoughts away.
"Thank you, ma'am." After a while, seeing that Zhaoqing stopped talking about learning to dance, and concentrated on tasting mooncakes, and whispered to King Qin quietly, Yun Fenghuang sighed lightly, and said with his head sideways, "Just now If it wasn't for the help of the empress, alas...the concubine really doesn't know what to say?"
"It's a pity for this child." Gu Zhen shook his head and said in a low voice, "Just by listening to her tone, she still doesn't know her legs?"
Yun Fenghuang said: "She was still young at that time, how could she have the heart to tell her such news? Your Majesty also meant the same."
Hearing that it was the emperor's intention to hide the truth from Zhaoqing, Gu Zhen didn't comment on whether it was right or wrong, but said: "But Zhaoqing has grown up, and it's not a problem to keep the truth from him."
"Your Majesty said that I think so too." Yun Fenghuang said in a low voice, "After today's banquet is over, I will mention it to Your Majesty."
If you want to say it, let Chunjia say it, why should she do this difficult person?
Moreover, letting him witness the collapse of his beloved eldest daughter after her hope was exposed, will also make him feel more distressed about Zhaoqing in the future, won't it?
They were so distracted that they didn't notice when Feng Ying ended.
When I came back to my senses and turned my attention back to His Highness, it was already the first female Cai who had entered the stage.