The next day, when Li Qian woke up from his dream, he felt that his arm was extremely sore and numb, as if he had been pressed by a heavy object.
He subconsciously moved, and when he opened his eyes, he saw that he was being hugged by Lu Pheasant.
Li Qian's movements woke up Lu Zhi from her sleep. She opened her eyes drowsily and met Li Qian's eyes.
Sensing the current state of the two of them, Lu Pheasant's pretty face suddenly turned red, and he hurriedly pulled the thin silk quilt aside to cover his upper body and face.
"My dear concubine, don't sleep, it's dawn." With a malicious smile on his face, Li Qian reminded him while taking the beauty in his arms.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Zhi's shy voice came from under the silk quilt. At the same time, he stretched out a hand and groped for her clothes, but he couldn't find it no matter what.
"At this."
Li Qian picked up a colorfully embroidered white bellyband of a mandarin duck playing in the water and put it in his small white hand.
Lu Zhi's hand obviously stagnated for a moment, and then she retracted under the quilt like an electric shock. After a while of rustling, she lifted the quilt and sat up, but her pretty face was still red: "Your Majesty."
"Let's go, I'm hungry."
Li Qian also got dressed without too much fuss.
There is still something to do today.
The two of them washed up under the waiters of the palace maid, and arrived at the first floor of the Palace of Eternal Life. Wu Meiniang was already waiting here: "I have met your Majesty."
"No need to be polite, come and eat." Li Qian nodded and walked to the dining table.
Although the atmosphere between Wu Meiniang and Lu Pheasant was a bit strange yesterday, when they finally went to bed at night, Wu Meiniang still took the initiative to give up the opportunity to Lu Pheasant.
Li Qian could also understand her thoughts. After all, it was Wu Meiniang who gave up the opportunity.
As for the idea of three people being happy together... After having the experience of getting along with several concubines these days, Li Qian can only say, there is no rush.
The days are long!
"Great companion!" Li Qian said after eating and drinking, "Let's go to Yulinyuan."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch had already asked someone to wait outside.
After having an idea yesterday, Li Qian decided to visit the concubines today.
When he first entered the palace, the concubines were thinking about their work all day long and caused a lot of trouble, which gave Li Qian a headache.
However, after being frozen once in Liangdafu Pavilion, they became so calm that they no longer had any sense of existence.
Therefore, Li Qian specially asked the concubines to go to Yulinyuan today to show off their specialties!
If there is someone really smart, Li Qian wouldn't mind letting her join his "back cabinet" to help handle government affairs.
This time when he went to Yulinyuan, Li Qian did not bring Wu Meiniang and Lu Pheasant with him. He tied up his hair with a simple yellow tape, wore a red and yellow four-piece dragon pattern robe with a round neck and narrow sleeves, and a pair of simple and cool pants. Wearing linen shoes, we sat on the shoulder carriage.
Linen absorbs sweat and is breathable, making it much more comfortable than silk on this hot day.
Unlike his relaxed and casual mood, the atmosphere in Royal Forest Garden has begun to become tense.
The sun is shining brightly, the trees are lush, strange rocks are dotted here and there, winding paths lead to secluded areas, gurgling water flows, and pavilions with red pillars and yellow tiles are located among them.
Doctor Liang's Pavilion is no longer as deserted as it used to be, but instead a scene of warblers and swallows. The concubines are dressed in colorful clothes, their sleeves are fluttering, their black hair is fluttering in the breeze, and their fair skin is beating the frost against the snow, especially in the sun. Dazzling.
However, at this time, the concubines either asked the maids to hold bronze mirrors to check their makeup, or performed light dance steps before making final preparations.
Last night, His Majesty the Emperor sent someone to spread the news that he would meet with the concubines in the Royal Forest Garden this morning.
What is a surprise?
What is the surprise of riding a horse??
The surprise is that I thought of being in a cold palace, with the cold wind blowing the leaves, and being all alone. However, when I raised my head, I saw the reality in front of me: the sun was shining brightly, the birds were singing, the flowers were fragrant, and the breeze was pleasant.
I thought that Lu Pheasant had been summoned by His Majesty and would spend another period of darkness, but I didn’t expect that His Majesty the Emperor would send back the news that same day!
The concubines did not bother to guess what happened to Lu Pheasant, whether it made His Majesty angry or made him dissatisfied.
Because the next sentence of the eunuch who delivered the decree suddenly attracted their attention.
"Your Majesty's exact words are that tomorrow at Dr. Liang's Pavilion, all your beloved concubines can show off their specialties and talents."
The concubines were overjoyed when they heard this.
No one should feel that they are inferior to others.
Many concubines felt that the reason why Changsun Wugou and Wu Meiniang were so favored by His Majesty was because they were lucky enough to be noticed by His Majesty, and they were able to attract His Majesty's attention and be where they are today.
But now that His Majesty has given everyone a chance to show themselves, can he still be no better than the two of them?
Therefore, in order to display their special skills today, the concubines have put a lot of thought into it, and even the lights in the palace were kept on all night last night.
At this time, no matter how much time you set aside, you will feel that you are not ready enough.
However, in order not to leave the impression of procrastination on His Majesty, regardless of whether they were prepared or not, early this morning, the concubines and their maids came to Dr. Liang's Pavilion.
Today, everyone is a competitor.
The concubines were nervously paying attention to the actions of others while making final preparations for themselves.
Yingying and swallows, dressed in various colors and with flying ribbons, some are practicing dance steps, some are babbling and trying their voices, some are gently playing the strings of the piano, guzheng...
When Li Qian came here, he saw such a scene.
"Your Majesty is here!!"
The eunuch who opened the way shouted loudly, which woke up the concubines who were immersed in the tense atmosphere. They stopped their movements one after another and walked over quickly to greet you: "I see your majesty..."
Looking at this scene of birds and birds, even Li Qian was dazzled for a while.
"All my beloved concubines, please be naked."
Li Qian came to his senses and patted the armrest of the shoulder carriage. The eunuch who was carrying the carriage carefully put down the carriage.
The concubines then stood up and all raised their heads in unison, looking with their beautiful eyes at His Majesty the Emperor who was coming down from the carriage.
For most people, except for the first time they entered the palace, they have never seen His Majesty again. This is the second time.
Today, His Majesty has his black hair simply tied back, and wears a pair of simple and cool hemp shoes on his feet. He is tall and slender, with delicate features, a gentle smile on his lips, and walked down with his hands behind his back. The concubines
I quickly came up with a confident and easy-going image.
Some people became nervous, but some concubines became more confident and stared at His Majesty the Emperor with dazzling eyes.
It has to be said that Li Qian has gradually adapted to this situation of being noticed by everyone. Instead of being nervous, he is looking at the concubines in front of him with interest.
They are all rare beauties, fat and thin, each with their own charm.
He also recognized a few people who had a particularly deep impression on him, such as Chen Ting, who had an in-depth exchange with him, Xi Shi, who was breathtakingly beautiful and not like a mortal, and Yang Yuhuan, who had a graceful figure...
But what puzzled Li Qian the most was that no one came to talk to him!
Are these concubines all introverted? Or is he not attractive to the concubines?
As soon as Li Qian's thoughts came to his mind, Changsun Wugou walked over from the crowd, with a face full of joy after reunion: "Your Majesty."
"Guanyin Maid."
Li Qian couldn't help but smile, walked a few steps and held Changsun Wugou's bare hand, putting the doubts he had just been at the back of his mind.
I don’t know why, after not seeing her in the past few days, when I look at my eldest grandson Wugudun, I feel that she is more dignified, quiet and temperamental than before.
Only then did the surrounding concubines react, and they all felt regretful.
And let the eldest grandson Wujiu take the lead.
"Your Majesty came so early, did you have breakfast? I made some snacks for Your Majesty. I wonder if they are in line with His Majesty's wishes?"
"Your Majesty, I have cut a few pieces of tunic for Your Majesty, but I don't know what your Majesty's size is and whether they fit you?"
"His Majesty……"
All the concubines gathered around them, singing origami and blowing in the fragrant breeze. This one said something and that one said something. They couldn't hear anything clearly, which made Li Qian feel a little overwhelmed for a moment.
Changsun Wugou looked at Li Qian's embarrassed look, covered his face with a smile, and wanted to step back and give his position to others.
But Li Qian noticed her intention and used his backhand to pull her directly to his side.
"I appreciate your kindness, my beloved concubines."
As soon as Li Qian opened his mouth, the concubines became quiet one after another.
He smiled and said: "Eat something, try on clothes, don't rush for a while, anyway, I will be here to accompany you all today."
A sharpened knife will never stop chopping wood.
If you can really find a few suitable helpers, you won't be afraid of delaying this day.
However, Li Qian's requirements are very strict, and he is afraid that none of these concubines will be able to meet the standards.
But after hearing Li Qian's words, the concubines exclaimed and were almost overwhelmed by the huge feeling of happiness.
I've been waiting for it for a long time, but I didn't expect it to be a day away!
There are so many opportunities in such a long day!
While they were talking, the eunuchs Li Qian brought had already set up many tables, cushions, and Li Qian's favorite lounge chair on the grass outside the Liang doctor's pavilion, which was covered with soft bright yellow satin cushions.
While Li Qian was chatting and laughing with the concubines, he hugged his eldest grandson Wugu and came here to sit down.
The sun is bright and warm, the leaves are whirling, the ground is covered with green shade, the pool is quiet and bottomless, and the cool breeze blows, forming a beautiful scene with the Liangdofu Pavilion with red pillars and yellow tiles on the side.
Li Qian held his eldest grandson Wugu in his arms and sat on the recliner. A group of concubines gathered around him, laughing and fragrant.
He suddenly felt that this seemed good.
How about coming more often in the future?
Li Qian straightened up and took a look at the things prepared by the concubines in the pavilion from a distance. He found that most of them were musical instruments and there were no pens, inks, paper, inkstones, books, etc. that he wanted.
Li Qian was not disappointed either. After all, he did not tell the concubines clearly and could not tell them clearly.
He cleared his throat, looked around at the concubines with a smile, and said, "I have heard before that all the concubines in the Sixth Palace are good at singing and dancing, or are proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. They are all talented people. "
"I just have a chance today, can you let me see it?"
Zhao Feiyan, who had already moved closer to Li Qian, replied in a sweet voice: "Since His Majesty has given orders, I will certainly obey them."
Well, it's not limited to showing talents.
The other concubines also came to their senses, and one by one they actively expressed to Li Qian, let alone showing what they knew now, even if they didn't know how, as long as His Majesty wants to see it, we can learn it.
Li Qian looked at the beautiful faces like flowers and listened to their requests for help, and his heart was filled with emotion.
Alas, being an emperor is not easy either!
If you don't have self-control, won't you die in the harem sooner or later?
"In that case, let's get started."
Li Qian nodded and suddenly smiled and patted the eldest son, Sun Wugou, beside him: "Guanyin Maid, let's start with you."
Changsun Wugou was photographed with his pretty backside, and his body subconsciously leaned forward. Only then did he react, his pretty face turned red, and he turned his head and glared at Li Qian.
Li Qian smiled and looked at her. Did you still want to see my joke just now?
"Your Majesty has given orders, and no concubine dares to disobey."
Changsun Wugou was afraid that he would continue to do something too extreme in front of such concubines, so he hurriedly stood up from him with a blushing face: "Your Majesty, I don't know how to sing or dance, but I only have some practice in calligraphy. "
calligraphy!
Li Qian felt refreshed, he could do this.
"Get some paper and pen," he said to the eunuch behind him.
During this process, the concubines also observed Li Qian's reaction.
In fact, there are indeed many concubines who are so talented that they can master all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and they can't even think of which one to choose to display.
At this time, it depends on His Majesty the Emperor's preference.
Whatever His Majesty likes, they will show it.
Seeing that His Majesty did not show any particular happiness or impatience, the concubines could not guess what he was thinking, so they had no choice but to continue reading.
The eunuch brought pens, inks, paper and inkstones and spread them flat on the table. When the eldest son Wugu came to the table, he was not in a hurry to write. Instead, he turned to look at Li Qian: "Your Majesty, I can write cursive script, running script, and official script. I don't know. Which one would your Majesty want to see?"
Li Qian actually has no ability to appreciate calligraphy. He can only distinguish good from bad based on normal people's aesthetics.
But since Changsun Wujia had asked, he replied: "Just look at Xingkai!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Changsun Wugou was sitting at the table. He rolled up the sleeve of his right hand with his left hand, revealing a bright wrist like gelatin. He held the blue and white porcelain penholder with his five green-white fingers. His hand was shaped like a phoenix eye. He picked up the pen and wrote on plain bamboo paper. A poem:
"There is bright moonlight in front of the bed, and it seems like frost on the ground. I look up at the bright moon, and lower my head to think about my hometown."
Li Qian was sweating profusely, he didn't expect that Li Bai would be there now.
Other time-travelers can be regarded as copycats, but I may have to think carefully about it.
After Changsun Wugu finished writing this poem, he picked up his pen and turned to look at Li Qian.
Although she didn't say anything on her face, there was still a bit of nervousness in her beautiful eyes, wanting to see what Li Qian thought of her.
Many concubines also looked at His Majesty the Emperor, waiting to see his reaction.
Li Qian looked at the writing on the table and saw that the writing was indeed very good, but he couldn't tell what was good about it.
In the eyes of all the concubines, Li Qian stood up, walked around the table, pondered for a moment before nodding, and said: "Okay! Okay!"
"The word "Guanyin Maid" is like flowing clouds and flowing water, all in one go. At first glance, it looks delicate and graceful, but if you look carefully, you can find that there is a special character and heroic appearance in it."
A flash of joy flashed in the beautiful eyes of the eldest grandson Wugou, but he still said reservedly: "Your Majesty is so complimentary. The word "I" is still far from perfect."
The other concubines also gathered around. No matter how they felt about their eldest grandson Wugou, His Majesty the Emperor had already agreed. Wouldn't it be too short-sighted not to follow up with a few compliments?
"Sister Zhangsun's writing style is really sophisticated, and you can tell she put in real effort at it."
"Yes, especially the hook of the word 'moon'. It is so natural that its strength can penetrate through the back of the paper and penetrate into the wood..."
The concubines were chirping and praising this painting. Li Qian listened for a while and took in all the words they said. Then he smiled and said: "Is there any other concubine who would like me to see what you are capable of?" ?”