The stars are clouded and the city is cold, and the rolling curtain is empty and the garden is sad.

The magpie speaks of the moon, leaning on the railing and looking at the jade hook.

Murmuring at the corner of her mouth, Su Zimo's clear eyes were like the wind, looking at the moon. Her black hair was twisted into a loose bun with hanging clouds. A few strands hung down to her slender shoulders, as if a gust of wind could blow her up and follow the birds into the sky.

The clouds go.

Looking at Xin Xueyuan, except for the irises swaying in the wind, everything else was quiet. Sure enough, even if it was a banquet that all the palace people were going to attend on Chinese Valentine's Day, she was not asked to go out. Su Zimo smiled leisurely in her heart, as she thought in the valley when she was a child

The scene of playing on Chinese Valentine's Day comes to mind. Where are those who protect her now?

Looking to the east from a distance, there must be a lot of lights and excitement there.

Thinking of this, Su Zimo felt even more lonely, so she opened the door and walked to the side room. When she walked to the door, she could hear the chatter inside. Su Zimo knocked on the door a few times, and the room immediately became quiet.

Wen Xin slowly opened the door.

Seeing Su Zimo standing calmly, a flash of understanding flashed in Wen Xin's eyes, and she said: "Since the young master can't sleep, please come in and chat with the slaves for a while."

Su Zimo shook her head and said calmly: "You don't have to worry about me. Chinese Valentine's Day only happens once a year, so I have to beg for luck, so I'll go with you. Although I don't have a seven-hole needle, I still have one."

The match."

Upon hearing what Su Zimo said, a smile appeared on Wen Xin's lips, and the eyes of Duan Yan and Shu Liu shone with smiles that could not be concealed.

In another corner of the palace, at the Jiuyin Terrace, the banquet had already begun.

Jiuyin Terrace is where the concubines and other concubines in the palace come to beg for tricks every year. During this festival, the emperor would hold a banquet under the stage. The weather is very pleasant from time to evening during this season, so it is perfect for holding various begging competitions.

The thrones of the emperor and the empress were naturally in the middle. On both sides of the seats were incense, a tripod, and flowers in gold vases.

Behind the Jiuyin Terrace, the masters of the teachings continued to demonstrate their superb music skills. Newly composed tunes like fairy music were repeatedly heard in the courtyard. The concubines were vying for beauty in the court. There were flowers all around, and the fragrance was pleasant.

This place is decorated like a Nine Heavens Immortal Palace.

Cao Xiya was sitting in the middle, looking at the man in yellow robe next to him. He lost a bit of his usual majesty. There was an imperceptible arc at the corner of his lips, and he looked towards the Nine-Year Platform in front of him.

Although she was a queen, she did not spend many days with the emperor in the palace. In front of her, Cao Xiya always felt that the emperor could not relax and take off his guard, which made her very sad. But despite this, at today's banquet, all the concubines in the harem

All eyes are focused on this place. How can she, the majestic queen, be laughed at and the emperor cannot raise eyebrows with each other?

Taking out a grape from the tortoiseshell plate in front of her, Cao Xiya moved her fingers skillfully, and the grape was peeled into a round shape and delivered to the emperor's lips.

Seeing the emperor turning his head and staring at her, Cao Xiya became nervous for a moment. She knew clearly that the emperor would not deny her face on such an occasion, but she still couldn't help but worry, what if the emperor didn't want to eat?

The emperor only paused for a second, then opened his thin lips and swallowed the peeled grapes. After chewing, he said to Cao Xiya: "These are just the things slaves do. Queen, you can watch their cleverness with me."

Cao Xiya was secretly happy. Although the emperor only said a few words to her, in her eyes, it was more than that. She only envied her and the emperor's harmony.

"I saw that Rou'er was usually slender and quiet, but I didn't expect that she also had skillful hands." The emperor sighed as he looked at Xia Yingrou on the Jiuyin Platform.

Cao Xiya felt sad when she said this, but with a smile on her face and eyes, she said warmly: "What the emperor said is that every concubine in the palace has something he or she is good at. The emperor is usually busy with political affairs, so it is difficult for him to do it all.

An excavation."

Cao Xiya used dozens of embroidery methods to embroider the calligraphy and painting. She only hoped that when the emperor saw it later, he would know that the queen's female workers were outstanding.

But after hearing what Cao Xiya said, the emperor nodded slightly: "What the queen said is true. It took me a long time to discover Ru Xian'er's versatility."

Cao Xiya's expression froze, but she immediately regained her composure and nodded in agreement.

"Reporting to the Emperor and Queen, the results of Jiuyintai's begging for luck are out, and the winner is Mr. Qi Yitong."

These words made the emperor a little shocked and said: "I just saw Rou'er's dexterity with her hands and her dexterous movements holding the nine-tailed needle. How could she win the title of Qi Guiren?"

Seeing that Winning was one of her subordinates, the Queen smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please don't just notice that Qi Guiren's movements are not as nimble as Rong Xiuyi. Qi Guiren's movements are slower, but more steady."

The emperor shook his head slightly. It was difficult to associate Qi Yitong with stability in his mind, and said: "In that case, let's reward her. In this case, we will not let her participate in the spirit spider fight, and ask her to come back and enjoy the singing and dancing later."

yes.

After a while, each concubine put her spider into the box and placed the box on the Jiuyintai. The result of the begging for magic beads will not be known until tomorrow morning. The concubines returned to the table one after another, bowed and took their seats.

Approaching the emperor's seat, Concubine De concubine flicked her sleeves of orange smoke gauze trimmed with gold, picked up the amber wine glass on the table, and greeted the emperor with a gentle smile: "I would like to take advantage of this beautiful scenery to offer you a glass of wine, wish your emperor good health, and wish you great Qi Dynasty."

Prosperity for ever and ever."

"Since Tian'er said so, I certainly want to drink it." After saying this, the emperor picked up the amber cup and drank it all in one gulp. Seeing the other concubines eager to test their expressions, he said warmly: "The Chinese Valentine's Day is only the first time in the year, love.

Concubines, why don't you recite a few poems to appreciate today's scene? If you win the first prize, I will definitely reward you."

Upon hearing the emperor's words, all the concubines in the palace naturally wanted to take this opportunity to compete, hoping to show off their literary talent and impress the emperor.

"So, let's start with the Queen."

The emperor's words made Cao Xiya smile dignifiedly and say: "In this way, I will be embarrassed." Cao Xiya turned her eyes and said warmly: "I don't know what I want to do with the cow, I must invite the Weaver Girl to play with the golden shuttle. Beg every year.

There are so many clever things in the world."

"The Queen's words are exactly what you are saying in your fight of skill. It's wonderful." The emperor praised, but there was no expression of admiration on his face. After saying that, seeing that there was no one on Wei Bingxian's seat, Yingmei frowned slightly and said: "Concubine Wei."

But something is wrong? Why don’t you come to the table at this time?"

Chu Jiangmei, who was in the audience, smiled brightly and said with charming eyes: "Back to the emperor, the imperial concubine sister has arrived a long time ago. She just wanted to give the emperor a surprise, so she didn't see her for a long time."

Chu Jiangmei's words aroused some curiosity in the emperor's heart, but on his face, the emperor still had his usual expression and said: "In that case, there is no need to wait for her."

After hearing this, everyone looked at Concubine De. Concubine De nodded and stood up. She slowly shook her fan and glanced at the music studio in the distance. She stood up and said softly: "The sound of the piano and the whirling of the Qing Shang, the short song and the slight chant cannot last. The bright moon
Chapter completed!