boyutpedia Chapter 293 Mid-Autumn Family Dinner 2
Chapter 293 Mid-Autumn Family Dinner 2
After expressing his gratitude, Fu Chachang returned to his seat with a somewhat disorderly pace. For a moment, he could not figure out why the emperor was like this and remained speechless for a long time.
Seeing that Fu Cha Chang Zai did not win the prize in one fell swoop, but instead displeased the emperor, everyone in the harem stopped their activities for a while. They wondered if the emperor did not like them performing at this banquet? After everyone looked at each other, they pushed Tian Chang Zai out and asked her to test the emperor's mind.
Tian Changzai had no objection to this, and she stood up gracefully, then bowed respectfully to the upper seat, "The song I chose today is Forever Reunion. At this Mid-Autumn family dinner, I hope that the emperor and the queen will be healthy and reunited forever."
The emperor listened to Tian Changzai's words with a look of satisfaction on his face. He nodded slightly, and was looking forward to Tian Changzai's next performance.
(Emperor: Well, this Tian Changzai is pretty good. I will watch the show she gave to me and Lan Er carefully.
Nian Shilan: What the hell is going on with eternal reunion? It's really unlucky!)
After Tian Changzai finished speaking, she sat down in front of the guzheng that the servants had prepared. As the strings moved, clear guzheng sounds came slowly, making people who heard it feel happy. From the sound of Tian Changzai's guzheng, one could tell that Tian Changzai had a very solid foundation in guzheng. Such a touching guzheng cannot be mastered overnight.
As Tian Changzai's zither music ended, everyone was still in a daze. Tian Changzai was not discouraged and said lightly: "My concubine has performed poorly."
At this time, everyone at the banquet came back to their senses and praised from time to time: "Tian Chang plays the guzheng really well."
The emperor was extremely satisfied and said with a smile, "Concubine Tian played the guzheng very well. Reward her!"
Tian Changzai had never expected that her guzheng music could earn the emperor's praise. She bowed gracefully and said, "Thank you very much for the emperor's reward."
After Tian Changzai finished speaking, she walked back to her seat neither humbly nor arrogantly. Nian Shilan couldn't help but take a second look at Tian Changzai's character.
Tian Changzai felt sympathetic at this moment, and his eyes couldn't help but look at Nian Shilan. Coincidentally, his eyes met Nian Shilan's. Tian Changzai felt a little flustered and lowered his head quickly, his cheeks flushed, but he didn't say anything.
Nian Shilan naturally also noticed Tian Changzai's panic, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. She was not a fierce person, so what was she afraid of?
(Tian Changzai: She looked at me! She looked at me! The Empress is so beautiful, and she is a perfect match for the Emperor.)
At the banquet that followed, the concubines looked at each other in bewilderment. Just when everyone was at a loss, Nian Shilan said calmly, "I heard that Concubine Rong also prepared a program. Why don't you perform it for the emperor and me?"
An Lingrong stood up, bowed respectfully and said, "Since that's the case, I'll also perform my humble duties."
After saying this, An Lingrong took off her cloak, revealing the same silver silk brocade dress embroidered with flowers that the emperor was wearing when she met him at Tonghua Terrace that day.
When the emperor saw this flowery dress, although it was the second time he saw it, his eyes were still attracted to An Lingrong.
I advise you not to cherish the golden robe,
I advise you to cherish your youth.
The flowers can be folded straight and must be folded,
Don't wait for the flowers to be empty.
The moment An Lingrong's voice, like that of an oriole, rang out, everyone at the banquet was unconsciously fascinated by it, and for a moment they all stared at An Lingrong dancing gracefully in the hall.
When the dance was over, Nian Shilan was the first to come back to her senses. She clapped her hands happily and praised, "Excellent. After not seeing you for a few days, Rong Fei's singing and dancing skills have improved a lot."
The emperor was delighted. "Reward! Come, let Concubine Rong sit down."
After expressing her gratitude, An Lingrong was helped by the eunuch to sit next to the emperor.
The other concubines were jealous and stood up to show their talents in an attempt to attract the emperor's attention.
At this time, Shen Meizhuang stood up and said softly: "I have recently learned a new song called "The Phoenix Seeks the Phoenix". I would like to dedicate this song to the Emperor and the Empress."
After saying this, she gently stroked the strings of the zither, and the graceful and melodious sound of the zither echoed throughout the palace.
The emperor was fascinated by the song and couldn't help humming along.
Nian Shilan also listened attentively, showing some satisfaction from time to time. Although Nian Shilan did not have these talents, she still had some unique insights into whether a song was good or not.
Everyone present was listening to Shen Meizhuang's playing attentively, except for one person who was not moved by the music and instead sneered at it.
This person was Fu Cha Chang Zai. She was very dissatisfied with Shen Meizhuang's tendency to show off. She thought that Shen Meizhuang looked dignified and steady on weekdays, but she didn't expect that she had some tricks to win favor.
Fu Cha Changzai glanced at An Lingrong, who was intoxicated, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart, "Fool, your good sister played a song "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix" right after you finished your song and dance performance. It was clearly to step on you to get to the top, and you still looked so happy, how stupid!"
No matter how dark Fu Cha Chang's heart was, it did not affect the interest of the others in listening to the music. After Shen Meizhuang finished playing, she slowly stood up, bowed and said, "I am honored to present you with your humble performance."
The emperor was delighted and clapped his hands in praise, saying, "This song should only exist in heaven, how many times can it be heard in the world? Very good! Come, listen to it!"
After expressing her gratitude, Shen Meizhuang returned to her seat with a smile.
At this time, Fu Cha looked at Xi Yingying beside her, and an idea came to her mind. She whispered, "I heard that you play the harp very well. Now that the emperor is in a good mood, why don't you play a song for him to help him?"
Xi Yingda didn't expect that Fu Cha Changzai would suddenly urge her to go forward and perform, so she quickly declined, saying, "Sister, you are joking. I only know a little bit of the piano, and my piano skills are not perfect. I'd better not taint the ears of the emperor and the queen."
However, Fu Cha Chang Zai did not listen to Xi Yingying's refusal, thinking that she was just being modest. Fu Cha Chang Zai stood up and said generously, "Your Majesty, I heard that Xi Yingying is also very good at playing the zither. Why not let Xi Yingying play a song to entertain Your Majesty and the Empress?"
When the emperor heard what Fu Cha Chang Zai said, he couldn't figure out who the Xi Da Ying that Fu Cha Chang Zai was talking about was for a moment, so he nodded and said nothing.
Seeing this, Xi Yingying stood up quickly and said, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty and Your Majesty, Sister Fucha was just joking. I am not talented and I only know a little bit about the art of playing the zither. I am really not qualified to perform in such a prestigious place."
Fu Chachang smiled and said at this time: "Sister, don't be modest. The Emperor and the Empress are waiting."
For a moment, Xi Ying was a little embarrassed. Nian Shilan naturally saw Xi Ying's embarrassment, but in this situation, further refusing would only make her a laughing stock, so she said calmly: "It's okay, Xi Ying, please play a song casually. It's been a long time since I have seen someone who can play the Western iron wire piano."