The First Empress - Chapter 84

Chapter 84 Tianjia Bo Xing
By the time Shuo Wang arrived, Zihua Palace had already been decorated into the Golden Gate Jade Hall. Because it was a banquet between the royal family and the female officials, there weren’t many men.

The Hundred Flowers Banquet was held in Shanglin Garden, where the green grass and spring scenery were blooming, because by the middle of April, peaches and plums were competing for fragrance. In the Peony Garden, Yao Huang, Wei Zi, and the affectionate peony weren’t inferior to each other, and there was also the powerless rose. The colorful flowers were incredibly beautiful, and the disorderly flowers gradually became attractive to the eyes.

The water stream in Shanglin Garden was also thawed by the easterly breeze. It had already flowed into the Taiye Lake. At this moment, the Guiji Orchid Radius was floating on the boundless clear water. Jiang Huayu’s jade face shone brightly, and it was truly incomparably beautiful.

The fragrant breeze brought with it a soft and waxy lotus-picking song, making people feel relaxed and happy.

By the time the morning court was over, today would be considered a carnival day. Hui Qi descended, She changed into her usual clothes and went to the Upper Forest Garden, Eunuch Lu led the way, Hui Qi was greeted by many women from the palace and outside. Recently, Hui Qi had learned a lot about the positive and negative parties because of Linglong’s help. Everyone was happy and smiled. “Today is the day for us to be together. Everyone just wants to be lively,” Hui Qi said with a smile.

Hearing the Emperor’s words, everyone put down their psychological burden.

It was called the Hundred Flowers Banquet, but in fact, it was more beautiful than Hua Jiao. Each and every one of them dressed in green beads had already surpassed these beautiful and flourishing flowers.

At the beginning of the banquet, Ji Zhu Hua sat upright. After a few sentences, the atmosphere became warm. In order to make Bao Luo stand out, Ling Long had always been with Chen Chong Yi and her son. Seeing that Hui Qi was alone, he hurriedly brought Bao Luo to Hui Qi’s front.

She didn’t know what Hui Qi was doing. Linglong forced a smile and stepped in front of Hui Qi. “Your Majesty, everyone is in high spirits. The Emperor is the only one who has something on his mind.”

Huiqi’s wrinkled forehead slightly stretched, “You can see that, too.”

Linglong pretended to be surprised, “It’s not that this concubine saw through it. The Emperor really looks unhappy.” Linglong hurriedly handed one of the red pills to the Emperor and helped Huiqi hammer his shoulders. Huiqi held Linglong’s hand and said, “You are tired of compiling this. Why bother to please me here?”

Linglong smiled and said, “It’s not that this concubine wants to please the Emperor. It’s because the Emperor is unhappy that I came here.” Huiqi knew what Linglong was thinking, and the depressed smile on her face became gentle. “Come, sit down.”

Linglong sat on the chair in front of her. Huiqi patted her thigh and said, “Sit here.”

‘”No—” Linglong refused. Although there was no one else’s gaze here, if she was so impudent today, she would definitely have some complaints in the future. Those cold words were really unpleasant to Linglong. “It’s really not good to be seen here. How about this …”

Linglong waved her hand, and Baoluo poured a cup of tea and handed it over. “Look at the Emperor’s unhappy expression, let Princess Baoluo pour a cup of tea for the Emperor.”

Baoluo obediently walked to the front and placed the tea in his hand on the red sandalwood table.

“Bao Luo?” Hui Qi looked sideways and saw Bao Luo standing beside him. It had been a long time since he had seen Bao Luo since the family banquet last year. Now, Bao Luo had appeared gracefully and elegantly. However, Hui Qi didn’t seem to like Bao Luo. He looked at Bao Luo coldly and held the teacup. “Is the needlework girl learning enough?”

“Almost there.” Baoluo didn’t dare to raise her head. Those dragon eyes looked like a dangerous well, and if someone looked at them, they would burn their eyes.

“But what books did you learn?” Huiqi asked.

“I have never studied any major books, such as Huainanzi, Shangshu, Female Analects of Confucius, and so on.” Baoluo replied truthfully.

Huiqi looked at Baoluo thoughtfully and waved his hand, “Let’s go down.”

Bao Luo didn’t know why, so she raised her eyes, which glowed with precious light. Hui Qi was also looking at her, but those eyes didn’t look like a loving father looking at a young girl. Instead, they looked like a high-ranking person looking at his subordinates. Bao Luo couldn’t help but be extremely disappointed, and only retreated in succession.

Linglong was secretly shocked. After Huiqi asked these questions, she fell into a deep contemplation. Linglong was most afraid that Huiqi would have that idea. She hurriedly charged Baoluo and Chen Chongyi outside and found them. She wanted Baoluo to be the main character, but it seemed like the situation was not good.

However, Linglong had to encourage Baoluo, so that Baoluo wouldn’t be discouraged.

“You guys are here. Let me look for you.” Linglong was slightly dissatisfied. Looking at Chen Chongyi and Baoluo, the two of them arrived at the most inconspicuous corner of the outside world. No wonder Linglong was not easy to find.

Baoluo was so disappointed that she almost cried. Linglong hurriedly held Baoluo’s hand and said, “Don’t be like this. There will be a talent contest later. When the time comes, you can perform well. Your Majesty’s children can’t remember any of them. Think about Princess Zhenxi, Emperor Rui Yi, which one will be remembered by Your Majesty?” At this point, Bao Luo felt the same way. Everyone was just talking to each other. Before they were discouraged, they clenched their fists tightly. “Bao Luo knows, she will definitely perform well. Imperial Concubine Bu, don’t worry.”

“If you say that,” Linglong looked back at the inner hall, “I’m relieved.”

Chen Chongyi knew that Linglong was busy now, so she naturally couldn’t stay. She watched as Linglong entered the inner hall.

Just as he came out to say a few words, the crowd inside was already bustling with noise and excitement.

Zhu Lian Hall was a spacious pavilion that was open in all directions. Right now, everyone was on the second floor. The warm breeze was intoxicating, and a gentle breeze with the fragrance of flowers blew over.

As soon as Linglong arrived at the inner hall, she heard De Fei say, “I dare not. Zhen Xi is just a small skill. It is difficult to enter the graceful hall.”

Linglong already roughly understood that someone was asking Zhen Xi to perform. The more she pushed it, the more people wanted to see if it was really a “carving skill” or “dancing in all directions”. Some people already wanted to kill him when he was down, but others didn’t seem to care at all.

From this position, Linglong could clearly see Princess Zhenxi standing beside Concubine De. Zhenxi was also sixteen years old this year. Today, she was dressed in a splendid dress. However, standing beside Concubine De was not outstanding. She even had the intention of hiding her strength and keeping a low profile.

Imperial Concubine De was always sickly. She did not expect Princess Zhen Xi to be glowing with excitement. Fortunately, Imperial Concubine De was here to refuse. Otherwise, if Princess Zhen Xi was the only one here, she would have been ready to move.

Although Linglong doesn’t know what Concubine Dao means, she understands that Concubine De doesn’t want Zhenxi Bo to be crowned with glory. Instead, the Empress smiles and says, “The Emperor is also here now. This joy of family has not come easily. Since all the concubines have this intention, I will show it to Zhenxi at the expense of others. I just don’t know about Concubine Dao …”

She had no intention of asking. Concubine De coughed slightly and wanted to say something, but Zhen Xi had already appeared. “Zhen Xi was willing to win the applause of her father and Mother.” After saying that, she looked around slyly. Her eyes were beautiful and extraordinary. Linglong sighed in her heart. Zhen Xi was much more lively than Baoluo, and not a little lively.

Huiqi’s gaze fell, “What are you going to perform?”

Zhenxi thought for a moment and a naive smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. “This son is going to perform a dance.”

Huiqi nodded. “Alright, you go on stage.”

Zhenxi happily stepped onto the stage. This place was relatively high. Everyone unconsciously shrouded their eyes in this inch of land. The musician had already knocked on the chimes. Ding Lin clanked beautifully. Zhenxi danced with the music, her movements gentle as if the Nine Heavens Profound Maiden had fallen into the mortal world. It was also as if the elves from the outside world had accidentally fallen into the mortal world. The movement was extremely beautiful.

“Imperial Concubine De has superior knowledge, so she naturally doesn’t want her daughter to show her face. It’s just that Zhenxi is a little short-sighted, isn’t she? Bu Jieyu?” Linglong stood still and looked back. It was Lan Shuyu who hadn’t spoken for a long time. Linglong adjusted her friendly smile and said, “I don’t think there’s anything short about it.”

‘”Haha–” Lan Zhaoyuan reached out and covered the corner of his mouth. “Could it be that Concubine Jieyu couldn’t tell that this was just a result of the Emperor’s skill? First, he wanted to see his talent. Perhaps the most important thing was to choose a match. Take a look at the Emperor’s expression. Tsk tsk.” Linglong’s heart was beating even more violently. That’s right, if she emerged, she would definitely become the first choice for marriage. At that time, it would be difficult for the emperor to disobey. Whether it was mountains, rivers, or winds, there was no turning back.

Linglong was secretly shocked.

“Fortunately, it’s a princess. If it’s a newly promoted concubine, would there be a place for us to stand?” Ningguta smiled coldly. The other voice belonged to the Tong Jia Clan. “That’s right. Even though Concubine De is old and yellow, it is said that she worships Bodhisattvas every day. It is unknown if Bodhisattvas help her with her long hair.” The two of them laughed coldly. Linglong couldn’t bear to let people talk about Concubine De in the back. After all, Concubine De used to help her. She wanted to argue a bit, but she managed to hold back her anger in the end.

To deal with these two ignorant people, it’s not today. There will be plenty of time in the future. The most important thing today is the following …

Princess Zhenxi’s dance was indeed not bad. There was a kind of valiant Hu dance on the outside and a kind of Han dance on the inside. Her clothes descended slightly like a butterfly. Then, she retracted her body and stopped the entire performance with the final drum beat. It was truly stunning. Ji Zhu Hua couldn’t help but applaud. Even Huiqi’s hands slowly closed. Everyone knew what was wrong with their faces. Seeing that Huiqi had applauded, they naturally tried their best to please Huiqi and applaud him.

“Alright, my daughter is just extraordinary. Let’s go down and rest. Don’t be tired.” Huiqi lowered her gentle gaze. Princess Zhenxi raised her head slightly, nodded drunkenly, and walked off the stage in a daze. This was the affirmation and admiration of all the Hegemons in the world. Zhen Xi happily forgot herself and walked to Concubine De’s side. Who knew that Concubine De’s expression was not good-looking?

Concubine De’s thoughtful eyes were filled with worry, “Now that you’ve shown yourself, you can only win and not lose. Cough cough … Does my son know the result of your defeat?”

How did Princess Zhenxi know that she shouldn’t have gone on stage just now? If she had won the Sovereign’s Heart, it wouldn’t have been good at all. However, if Hui Qixin had such an intention, she would have been extremely miserable.

“Mother, Zhen Xi doesn’t know. Could it be that dancing has good and bad results?” Zhenxi blinked her beautiful big eyes and looked at Concubine De. Concubine De sighed, “You are sixteen years old this year. I would rather you were not remembered by the Emperor, otherwise you wouldn’t be far away from being kissed.”

Hearing the words “and kiss”, Princess Zhen Xi was frightened and almost fell down. However, Concubine De was still as cold as ever. She looked at Princess Zhen Xi and said, “There will be Princess Di Ji performing on stage later. You only need to be the best one. The best ones are usually left by the Emperor.”

Of course, Concubine De knew that the best Hui Qi would not marry into another country. Normally, the ones sent out were above average. The best one was lucky to stay in Zi Hua City and become the reputation of everyone.

And today …

De Fei looked at the caisson in the sky and clenched her fists. “Does my son have confidence?”

Princess Zhenxi naturally knew how powerful she was. Normally, she was a smart girl, but now she was in trouble. She nodded hesitantly and said, “I know.”