The First Empress - Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Compete With Each Other
The Empress looked at the list and nodded to the Huang Clan Official. She smiled and said, “It’s a pity that the autumn light is intoxicating. A beauty can sing a guest song. The first place is from the dance. If you perform well, sing it. Your concubine feels that singing and dancing should be placed at the back. What does the Emperor think?”

Huiqi moved his face closer to the light and carefully looked at the concubines on the stage. They were romantic and beautiful. They wore white spring clothes, and they had incomparably beautiful makeup. There were more celebrations than usual, but Seventh Prince Hui Ye was just too disappointing.

Huiqi didn’t have the heart to watch the dance and said coldly, “All the Empress has to do is make the decision. After all, it’s a family banquet. You can’t be too extravagant.”

The first to go on stage was naturally Third Concubine. Concubine De did not dance because of her weakness, but she also sketched her eyebrows perfectly. Beating the drums, Shu Concubine and Shun Concubine jumped to the side like ribbons with 3,000 sleeves.

Hui Qi had never liked to watch these vulgar dances. Today was probably his birthday, so he had two more interests and was leisurely watching them.

Imperial Concubine Shun and Imperial Concubine Shu finished their dance and bowed forward. Her brocade robes were as red as multicolored clouds. Perhaps this kind of charm and charm was something even painters could not describe. Concubine Heshu Xining smiled and revealed a lip that was as rosy and clean as a cherry. “This concubine respectfully wishes Your Majesty all generations, and the south is the king.”

After Hui Qi finished speaking, he raised his glass and the black robe dragged out a fluent color. He had already started to remember the “reward”. He nodded and bowed as he asked about the reward and lowered his head to record the embarrassing conversation.

Imperial concubine Shun and Imperial concubine De also bowed down as before. “Your Majesty has a profound blessing. Your Majesty will be reunited with you for generations to come. Your Majesty, your servants and concubines wish you endless generations to come.” “Concubine De and Concubine Shun are getting more and more talkative. It can be seen that Concubine San is also like a minister of the previous dynasty. Probably because the Empress’s gaze is like lightning and she teaches well, so she should reward them together with the Empress this time.”

The Empress had worked hard for several years to manage the harem, but she had never received such a reward from the Emperor. She did not feel a bit worried. A dim yellow candle flashed, and she could see the joy flashing in Ji Zhuhua’s eyes. She half knelt in front of the Emperor. “How could His Concubine He De be? He De, you sisters are just smart.”

Hui Qi was naturally happy to see that Empress Ji Zhu Hua did not take credit for it and instead pushed the credit onto others’ heads. Facing Ji Zhu Hua’s humility, he pulled Ji Zhu Hua’s hand and said, “The Empress is too modest. It’s hard to manage the harem. It’s just that the Empress has a cultivation base.”

His Majesty is the True Dragon Emperor, He’s a proud son of heaven, They could do whatever they wished without provoking any criticism or disrespect. However, the beauty of the harem could only curry favor with her. There could be no disobedience or resistance to the sacred intent. Otherwise, not only would they be in danger of being killed, but it was also very common for the nine races to suffer. The harem was a smoke-free battlefield, and everyone had their own difficulties.

The Empress pursed her thin lips tightly and said, “Your Majesty is tired. Rest for a while before you start to look. There are more and better arrangements behind me. I happen to be smart with you sisters. Your Majesty can just sit on the sidelines and watch.” Ji Zhuhua’s face was flushed by the candlelight. Although she was about to reach her thirties, her figure still looked perfect. In order to survive and consolidate the status of the Central Palace, she couldn’t grow old.

Huiqi’s two deep eyes flashed like black crystals as he pulled the Empress to sit beside him. He raised his glass and drank with the officials while smiling, “This year is also the third year, and the four seas have risen. I am very relieved. I rely on the prince and his aides to eat and drink. I take advantage of the festive celebrations to propose a toast to all the civil and military officials.” As he spoke, he raised his glass and tilted it slightly in the air. “There are also red pink beauties. Today, regardless of whether they are high or low, or whether they are male or female, everyone can drink to their heart’s content.”

The Empress’s eyes were filled with myriad styles at all times. She quickly picked up the wine glass and swayed it in the air. She pursed her lips and secretly took two sips.

Because there were still many programs to come, the concubines in the harem naturally didn’t dare to drink too much, but just slightly pursed their lips and sucked in a little.

Everyone drank wine one by one, Only Seven Kings Emblem Ye looked sullen. The embroidered robe dragged there like a leopard. It was full of heroism. Hui Qi smiled faintly and raised his glass. “The Seven Kings are unhappy today. It’s my fault. I would like to ask you more questions. I hope that the Seven Kings can tell us what troubles the Seven Kings are having. We and the Concubines will also be able to resolve the dispute.”

Linglong frowned slightly. He could already tell that the two of them were at loggerheads. I didn’t expect the Emperor to provoke this Heavenly Demon Star. Seeing Hui Ye’s appearance, not to mention happiness, I should feel jealous and unfair in my heart. I didn’t leave the table and pull out my sword to look around. I didn’t expect Hui Qi to press him step by step and not give the Seven Kings any chance to relax.

Chen Chongyi also picked a grape in her hand and was about to eat it. Hearing this, she couldn’t help but frown. It was just that your noises and ghosts shouldn’t ruin the Emperor’s interest. If the Emperor wasn’t willing to continue watching, wouldn’t Princess Baoluo’s good intentions be completely ruined?

Seventh Prince Hui Ye sneered, “Your Majesty, you are sitting in the Royal Court because of luck. Who doesn’t know that the fame of the previous emperor has spread far and wide? The rise of the four seas is probably all due to the contributions of the previous emperor. However, the previous emperor worked so hard that he ended up dying. I wonder how many secrets are hidden in this?”

Huiqi replied calmly, “How did Seventh Prince think the previous emperor died? Could it be that there are all sorts of unspeakable things inside? I would like to hear about it. During the period when the previous emperor, Long Yu Bin Tian, was waiting on us, I did not feel that there were any secrets.” His words were bold and aboveboard.

Hui Ye was also speechless. After a while, he took a sip of wine and said, “Then this lowly official would like to celebrate His Majesty’s ten thousand years of good fortune. However, His Majesty is still ruling by the crown, and there has not been any new achievements. Is this ten thousand years of good fortune … haha …” Hui Ye smiled carelessly, as if he was openly provoking the imperial power.

However, Hui Qi did not care. Right now, there were countless Dang Yu. If they were killed in an instant, there would be a mutiny. He could only say coldly, “I will let the Duke wait and see. Forget it, today is a good day for the whole country to celebrate. Don’t let me down.”

Hui Ye said coldly, “Your Majesty, don’t you feel extravagant? This Calyx Pavilion has already wasted a lot of money and people on building for Your Majesty’s birthday half a month ago. My treasury is empty. Such arrogance and extravagance was completely absent in the previous dynasty …”

Hui Qi was already unwilling to continue this topic, but when he heard this, he secretly clenched his fists and shouted, “Could it be that the Seven Kings are drunk? I gave you this extravagance and leisure, and I gave you this singing and dancing, and you are drunk with money. It’s not good for the Seven Kings not to lose their sight of things and lose their way of being monarchs and subjects. It’s not good for them to end up with a rabbit dying and fox sad.”

When Hui Ye heard this, he smiled instead of being angry, “Your Majesty, you have heard of no merit. Just now, Your Majesty said that the four seas have risen to peace, but it is also a mistake for you not to have made any achievements. Has Your Majesty not introspected himself?”

Huiqi’s face was cold and his dark brows slightly trembled. “The Sage has words-I will save my life three times a day. I naturally do not dare to go against the Sage’s teachings. However, within the four seas, there must be a vassal king who has a heart that does not agree with me!” Prince! Seventh Prince’s tone grew heavier and heavier, as if a thunderbolt had cracked above everyone’s heads. The Empress opened her mouth and prepared to say something, but after looking at the situation that was still unknown, she could only sigh bitterly.

Hui Ye also knew that his words were a little too radical. He raised his glass and bowed in embarrassment, “It’s just that I drank too much of the contents of the cup and became a bit mad. For the sake of the emperor’s respect for my brother’s diligence in guarding the entrance, let bygones be bygones. I will apologize if I drink this cup of wine.” After he finished speaking, he gulped down everything in one gulp, completely ignoring whether Huiqi had forgiven him or not.

Seeing that the two of them stopped arguing with guns and sticks, the Empress heaved a sigh of relief. She looked at Huiqi. Huiqi’s expression was very bad. It was like a cloudy day suddenly had a haze. It was colder and colder, colder and colder.

Empress Ji Zhuhua stretched out her charming finger and tapped on the list, “Your Majesty, you should continue to watch the play. The seven kings are only blabbering after drinking. There is no intention of being disrespectful. Your Majesty can rest assured that you can tell the good intentions of the seven kings by relying on your concubine, a woman from the palace.” A few words were like a soul-stirring silk ribbon sound. When the Emperor heard this, he smiled heartily. “Forget it, today was originally a happy day. You mustn’t ruin the interest of all of you because of me.”

Ji Zhuhua’s eyes were translucent like two crystals amidst the glittering water. His thin lips moved, “This is the new Zhao Yuan Lan Sou Yu’s whirlpool. Your Majesty, shall we begin now?” “Hu Xuan originally came from the middle of her beard. It’s rare for Lan Zhaoyuan to go to such great pains. Let me have a good look.” Hui Qi nodded. The Empress’s delicate lips twitched and she said something to the Huang Clan Official before saying, “Hu Xuanwu can be considered as Lan Zhaoyuan’s intention to study it. After all, it was a dance outside the Imperial Pass. Please forgive me for not dancing well. Your Majesty, your Majesty, please don’t be angry when you see your Majesty’s face.”

The corners of Huiqi’s eyes lifted slightly. “It was all prepared with great effort. I don’t know. Just a casual dance is enough. I won’t be overly concerned. Moreover, there are naturally people with the same tune here. Seventh Prince and Hu Xuanwu are most likely not surprised. I’ll look forward to commenting on them later.”

Hui Ye’s lowered long eyelashes moved, and his mind turned lightning, so he naturally had to make things difficult for him later.

He was smiling sinisterly in his heart …

Silk Guan Lie, Wu Xi Chen, and Yue Guan didn’t make a sound. Looking at the Empress, Ji Zhuhua nodded and said, “Let’s begin.”

Rosie, Shu Wu Xi, The music official had already rang the bell. Lan Sou Yu had already stepped into the center of the stage from the corner of the stage. A faint fragrance like an orchid floated out from her body. The corner of Lan Sou Yu’s lips curled up slightly and her eyes were filled with spring. “I don’t want to dance in all directions, I just want to make the Emperor smile. If the Emperor laughed at me, then it would be a merit.”

Huiqi looked at Lan Sou Yu. Lan Sou Yu’s pink rose tight robe was like a beautiful cloud on the horizon. The corner of her mouth smiled as she waited for Huiqi’s reply. Huiqi nodded and pointed at Lan Sou Yu. “You’re different. Forget it, I won’t treat you badly if you dance well. Luo Zi Dai will reward you.”

Lan Shuyu smiled and nodded. She covered her lips and said, “Then this concubine will make a fool of herself.”

Lan Sou Yu’s body gently rotated as her long skirt slowly spread out. It was like a beautiful cloud, extremely beautiful. Hu Xuanwu was originally quite difficult. Without three to five years, she would not have been able to learn it. For His Majesty’s Christmas, she had only learned it for three to five months. Everyone’s eyes were still on Lan Sou Yu.

Her shoulders were sliced to the waist, and she danced in the air like a beautiful phoenix. When she swirled around, her waist was like a tender willow. It was so graceful that it was unreal. It was like a dream that it made people feel like they were in the clouds. The white cigarette cage plum blossom hundred water dress and red brocade robe on its upper body were like a fragrant plant.

Even Linglong couldn’t take her eyes off her. It seemed like Lan Sou Yu was working very hard. There was probably no way to stop the pain on her feet. However, she still had a smile on her face. This was the woman in the harem. There was nothing that she couldn’t sacrifice for the sake of Saint Yan.