I looked at him and smiled and said: "I am not tired. I have never seen the exquisite style of the late queen's "Dance of the Shocking Dragon", so I am truly unlucky. "Dance of the Shocking Dragon" that I made today is an imitation of Concubine Mei.

How can the brilliance of fireflies and candles compare with the light of the late queen and the bright moon?"

Xuan Ling laughed loudly, let go of my hand and said to King Qinghe: "Sixth brother, you are late, you will have to drink three drinks as a penalty!"

Xuanqing raised his glass and smiled: "My brother has already played a song to sing and dance for the new sisters-in-law. How come the emperor wants to see the new sisters-in-law's face and not hold me accountable." He finished the drink in one gulp.

Xuan Ling said: "The flute sound of 'Long Acacia' must be matched with the piano sound of 'Long Xiangshou' to be called unparalleled." He pointed at me and Meizhuang respectively and said: "This is Wanyi Zhen,

Rong Hua Shen." He turned around and saw Ling Rong and asked: "This song is about..."

Seeing the emperor asking about her, Lingrong knelt down and said, "I have chosen to serve the An family as my concubine."

Xuan Ling ordered her to get up with an "Oh" and said casually: "Reward." Without looking at the mausoleum, he took my hand and sat down at the Queen's table. The mausoleum was lost for a moment, then bowed and silently retreated.

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I turned around and smiled lightly, returned the purple flute to King Qinghe, and said, "Thank you for your help, Your Majesty, otherwise I would have made my concubine laugh."

He smiled calmly: "Wanyi is polite." After saying that, he sat down in his seat. I saw that his waist was slumped and his temples were as straight as a beautiful tree or a goddess of mercy in the water. He was no longer the rogue and frivolous person he was before, and I smiled to myself.

It turns out that no matter how romantic you are, you still have to put on airs in front of others. Looking at the four kings in the court, Qishan Wang Xuanxun is just a mediocre person; although Runan Wang Xuanji has made great achievements in battle, his appearance is definitely not that of a concubine. Hua Fei

His father, Murong Jiong, is under his command, so he should be more careful. Although Pingyang Wang Xuanfen is underage and his biological mother is from a humble background, he treats people and things with a high manner that people dare not underestimate. He is a member of the "Xuan" generation.

The jewel among the kings. Although Xuanqing was famous, he was just relying on his talents and being romantic, and only had a good skin.

Xuan Ling pulled me to sit down next to him and said to Xuan Qing: "Sixth brother is good at poetry. Can you do something good during the dance today?"

Xuan Qing said: "The imperial brother made fun of me, and my younger brother showed his shame."

After saying that, he concentrated for a moment, took a writing brush in his hand, splashed the rice paper, and danced like dragons and phoenixes. After a moment, Li Chang personally took it and presented it to Xuan Ling.

"Okay! Okay!" He said in a loud voice: "There is a beautiful woman in the southern country, dancing with a light green waist. At the end of autumn, her flying sleeves are flying. She is as graceful as orchids and emeralds, like a swimming dragon. She is more beautiful than before.

, Wu Ji stops the white dragonfly. The slowness cannot be exhausted, and the graceful curves are towards the end. The low-lying lotus breaks the waves, and the messy snow lingers in the wind. When the ear falls, I look forward to it, and I want to repair the train in the sky. But I am worried that I can't catch it, so I fly away to chase the startling giant.

." 3 Xuan Ling became more and more interested in reciting. After finishing reciting, he smiled at me and said: "Sixth brother's poems have become more and more refined. A five-character poem is like the Huan Huan dancing in front of his eyes."

When the emperor said this, everyone naturally agreed and cheered. Only King Runan looked disdainful and put the wine glass in his hand on the table, disapproving of it. Princess Runan hurriedly pulled his sleeve to hint that he should not be disappointed. I'm just pretending.

When Zuo didn't see her, he lowered his head and said, "Today I can see the talents of the six kings and be praised by the prince. Huanhuan is very lucky."

The queen nodded and smiled: "Although the emperor is not good at writing poems, his comments are first-class. Since the emperor said it is good, it is naturally good."

Xuan Ling smiled and said: "Huan Huan is the queen of the harem, why not make peace with her?"

Smiling slightly, I wanted to find excuses, but I looked up and saw King Qinghe smiling with his hands behind his hands. He slowly took a sip of wine and looked at me and said: "I have heard that there are many poetic talents in the boudoir. In front of me are Zhuo Wenjun, Ban Jieyu, and nearby.

There is Mei Fei, Yu Xuanji, and my brother is willing to hear Wanyi and give me advice."

After thinking for a while, he tapped the crystal lamp with a pair of ivory chopsticks and said in a sweet voice: "You can't paint a new dress with sweat, and the silk is so tight that the dance clothes are light. There is no trace of the falling flowers around the tree, but there is emotion in the snow and the wind." 4 After chanting, his eyes flashed.

Liu Huan glanced at Xuan Ling, then smiled sweetly and said: "I am a concubine with poor talent, how can my humble work be in the eyes of the prince? I'm just making fun of her."

Xuanqing's eyes lit up, and his gaze was like soft feathers brushing across my face. There was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, like a thin ray of sunshine floating on the ice and snow in winter, "What a sentence, 'Returning to the snow from the wind, there is love in the dark.

', the emperor's brother Wanyi is not only smart and talented, but also has a gentle affection for the emperor. The emperor is blessed with a lot of love." After saying this, he raised his glass: "I would like to toast to the emperor and Wanyi." He raised his head and raised his head.

Drink it all.

Xuan Ling drank the wine in his glass, held my arm, and said softly: "Drink slowly. You may choke if you drink too quickly after dancing."

He smiled affectionately at Xuan Ling and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'm too drunk to drink."

Xuan Ling took the wine glass from his own hand and said with a smile: "I will drink it for you." Xuan Ling drank the remaining wine in my glass and said to Li Chang: "Go and engrave the poems written by the Six Kings and Zhen Jieyu today into a text, and keep them well.

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Li Changhe was so obedient that he immediately said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Little Master Jieyu."

The queen smiled at the side and said: "If you don't go and deliver the edict, the Zhen family will be granted the title of Jieyu of the third rank."

Everyone stood up and toasted to me, "Congratulations on the congratulations to Jieyu on her promotion to the throne." They turned around and saw Meizhuang smiling at me, and I smiled back.

Everyone sat down to drink and have a banquet again. Suddenly, they heard a very small sound of sobbing from someone sitting nearby. They were sobbing incessantly. They frowned slightly: On such a festive day, who dares to cry here and spoil the fun?

Sure enough, Xuan Ling followed the sound and saw that Concubine Hua was frowning and her eyes were shining brightly, looking very invincible. Concubine Hua had always been proud of her status as "the first concubine in the harem" and refused to show any weakness in front of others. Now she was crying.

The light is shining like pear blossoms with rain, and spring sorrow arises secretly. I really feel pity for it when I see it.

I smiled coldly in my heart, and it was indeed here.

The Queen showed a slightly displeased look, "My dear Concubine Hua, why are you crying? Is there anything unpleasant?"

Concubine Hua hurriedly stood up and knelt on the ground and said: "I am so frightened that I lost my temper and disturbed the emperor and the queen's elegance. I hope that the emperor and the queen will forgive me."

Xuan Ling said calmly: "Hua Fei, if you have any grievances, just tell me."

The queen took a deep look at Xuan Ling and remained silent.

Concubine Hua reluctantly wiped away her tears and said: "I have no grievances. It's just that I just saw Zhen Jieyu's "Dance of the Surprise", and it touched my heart for a moment, so I was disobedient."

Xuan Ling said with great interest: "When Queen Chunyuan wrote "The Dance of the Ring" in the past, you had not yet entered the palace, how could you be so affectionate?"

Concubine Hua paid her respects again and said: "I have been waiting quietly in the palace for the past few days. When I was free to read books and articles, I found five pieces of "Lou Dong Fu" by Mei Fei of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. I thought about it over and over again and gained some insights. "Jinghong Dance" was written by Mei Fei.

It was danced when one was favored; "Lou Dong Fu" was written when he was in seclusion in Shangyang Palace. Today I saw "Jinghong Dance" and thought about "Lou Dong Fu", and I am very sad for Mei Fei."

Xuan Ling was very interested, "You never pay attention to poems and books, but now you are so interested."

Concubine Hua stared at Xuan Ling and said: "I am ignorant. I have heard that poetry and books can improve my mood and nourish my character. I know that I have no virtue or talent. If I don't cultivate my character and cultivate my character, I will not be able to serve the king anymore."

"Since you are so fond of "Lou Dong Fu", can you recite it for a while?"

Concubine Hua answered "yes" and recited the words slowly with tears in her eyes: "The jade mirror is born in the dust, the phoenix dowry is gone. The lazy cicada combs her temples skillfully, and the idle robe is lightly practiced. I am suffering and lonely in Hui Palace, but I am doubtful.

Orchid Palace. The plum blossoms where the letter has fallen are not seen across the long door... The king is affectionate, and he talks deeply about his preparations. He swears that the mountains and seas will always be there, like the sun and the moon without rest..." and so on, "There is no joy in thinking about the past,

The dream is almost hazy. Spending the morning and evening with flowers, I am shy and lazy towards the spring breeze." After a few sentences, I already choked with sobs, and it is difficult to continue. Such a sad state of mind, everyone who hears it sighs.

King Runan couldn't hold it any longer and stood up and said: "The matter of Concubine Hua is a family matter in the emperor's harem, and I should not comment on it. It's just that Concubine Hua has been serving the emperor for a long time, and she has not heard of any serious mistakes. If so.

If you have not done well in your service, please forgive me for my long-term companionship."

Xuan Ling couldn't help but sigh to Concubine Hua: "It's really hard for you." He concentrated for a moment and said: "Get up. The place you live in now is too remote. Move to Shende Hall to be closer to me."

Concubine Hua looked happy, wept, and kowtowed to express her gratitude.

I picked a piece of lotus root and put it in my mouth with a smile. Concubine Hua's return was expected, but it came so quickly. Seeing the slightly pale face of the queen beside Xuan Ling, the situation was now clear, Concubine Hua had Prince Runan

With the support of his father, and his father serving in the army, I am afraid that he will soon regain the power of co-managing the Sixth Palace, and his momentum will be as strong as before.

This day is going to be sad again...

Reminds me of the scene last night when I went to Shuilu Nanxun Palace to serve as a driver.

When we arrived outside the palace, Fangruo had already stopped me and said, "Several adults from the cabinet are here. My young master, please go to the side hall and wait for a while."

It was quiet at night, and the side hall was near the main hall. The night wind blew, and a few scattered sentences penetrated my ears:

"Now the imperial court is deploying troops in the southwest. Concubine Hua's father Murong Jiong is serving under the command of King Runan. I hope the emperor will think twice."

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"Although Concubine Hua has made serious mistakes, when the imperial court is hiring people, it is expedient."

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Doing things based on expediency? I smiled to myself. The battle in the southwest was very hard, and I don’t know when it will be over. Once I return from victory, I will naturally give a large reward. I am afraid that Concubine Hua will be even more arrogant by then.

However…

When we entered the palace, all the ministers had dispersed. The emperor was lying there alone, closing his eyes and recuperating. He did not open his eyes when he heard me coming in. He only said, "I have a bad headache. Come and rub it for me."

I went there as I was told. It was so quiet in the palace, and the aroma of jasmine was mixed with the cool and bitter smell of menthol oil. I knew that Xuan Ling would use menthol oil when he encountered difficulties in his government and had a headache.

He moved his hands gently and asked softly: "Is Shiro worried?"

Xuan Ling said: "Huan Huan, you are always considerate. Can you guess what worries me?"

"The emperor cares about the world, so naturally he is worried about the affairs of the court."

"You are right," Xuan Ling said, "In fact, the harem is also a part of the world, and I also have to worry about it."

I already know what he wants to say, and maybe he is not willing to do it, but he hopes that I will speak out to persuade him.

The cool wind blew across the lake, causing frogs to chirp and blowing up thin clothes.

I said softly: "It is very hard for the queen to take charge of all the affairs of the harem alone. Someone should share her worries."

"Then what do you think?"

"Actually, Concubine Hua, who has been in charge of the Sixth Palace for many years, can help the queen. What's more..." I paused and said, "What happened in the past was actually Concubine Li's fault, and it may not have anything to do with Concubine Hua. If the emperor snubs Hua for this, If you stay with Concubine Hua for too long, I'm afraid she will be criticized. Besides, the Emperor only cares that Concubine Hua is a little arbitrary. Now that I have given you enough lessons, I think your Majesty will restrain herself."

Xuan Ling was silent for a while, then he put his arms around me and said, "I'm afraid you will suffer some grievances about Concubine Hua in the future. But don't worry, I will definitely protect you."

I remained silent and leaned on Xuan Ling's shoulder, "For the sake of the emperor, I have no grievances."

It's just a play in which everyone participates... I looked at the queen quietly, maybe she was more troubled by today's incident than Meizhuang and I.

When the banquet was over, everyone dispersed on their own.

I passed by Cao Jieyu and suddenly stopped and whispered in my ear: "Sister, I want to ask sister Jieyu, is that note with the words 'Jinghong Wu' written on it always in my sister's sleeve?" Yingying smiled: "So my sister's dance today was destined for me by my sister. I am determined."
To be continued...