NOVEL NEXT Chapter 136 If we want to make a fool of ourselves, let's make a fool of ourselves together
When the queen heard what Concubine Yun said, she looked up and saw that the person beside the prince was not Chang Liangdi, but Shen Liangdi.
She frowned. Why didn't the prince bring Lan'er with him on such an important day today?
Xiao Jinyan heard what he said and glanced at Shen Chuwei. She saw that she was eating the dish of food he had just sent and didn't hear what Concubine Yun said.
It's no wonder that Shen Chuwei didn't hear what Concubine Yun said. The wine was flowing and the sound of stringed instruments was endless. She was so focused on eating that it was easy to ignore what others said.
Xiao Jinyan replied calmly: "Reply to Concubine Yun, Chang Liangdi is not feeling well and can't come to attend the New Year's Eve family dinner. The one sitting next to me is Shen Liangdi."
While speaking, the hand under the table pulled the hem of Shen Chuwei's skirt.
Shen Chuwei saw a hand under the table, looked up at Xiao Jinyan, and heard what he said. She followed his line of sight and saw a graceful woman sitting not far away. She should be the Concubine Yun mentioned by Xiao Jinyan.
Concubine Yun mistook her for Chang Liangdi?
Yes, Chang Liangdi is the niece of the queen. Logically, Chang Liangdi should be brought to the New Year's Eve family dinner.
She is a tool, so this will be embarrassing...
"Really? It's my fault that I didn't see it." Concubine Yun smiled with her mouth covered, "It turned out to be Shen Liangdi, but she was born in a famous family, so she must be good at music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Although the women in the palace are deep in the palace, it is easy to find out what's going on outside as long as you spend money to find out.
Shen Mingzhu, the legitimate daughter of Minister Shen, was imprisoned in the cold palace because she framed her sister. Shen Chuwei was a concubine brought back from outside. How could she know anything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting?
The queen frowned unhappily. Yun Xianbai deliberately made the prince lose face.
"Empress Yun, today is the New Year's Eve family dinner, why do you have to let the younger generation come out to show off?"
"Empress Queen, it's because it's the New Year's Eve family dinner that it's so lively. I'll let Yin'er recite the Three Character Classic for everyone to hear." Concubine Yun looked at the emperor with a smile and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, do you think what I said is right?"
Yin'er in Concubine Yun's arms called out in a baby voice: "Grandpa Emperor."
The queen rolled her eyes at Yun Xianpao. Isn't it disgusting to act coquettishly at such an old age?
And use Yin'er to attract attention?
When the emperor heard the three words "Grandpa Emperor", he laughed a few times: "What Concubine Yun said makes sense. Yin'er is almost three years old, so smart and clever. Concubine Yun taught him well, so let Yin'er come out as the last."
The implication is that he agreed to the opinion that Concubine Yun had just put forward.
The emperor spoke, and the queen couldn't say anything. She could only let Shen Chuwei wish for herself.
Shen Chuwei just wanted to have a quiet family dinner, but she didn't expect that she would be caught in the crossfire and show her talent?
She can't play the piano, chess, calligraphy, or painting, what can she show?
She looked at Xiao Jinyan for help, Your Highness, what should I do?
In front of his father and the emperor, Xiao Jinyan was powerless even if he wanted to protect Shen Chuwei.
"Today is a family dinner, Shen Liangdi can use her best talent."
The implication is to use her best, so as not to make a fool of herself and end badly.
Shen Chuwei sighed helplessly. Sure enough, the New Year's Eve family dinner was not so delicious, and she had to show her talent. Even Xiao Jinyan couldn't save her.
When Concubine Yun saw Shen Chuwei dawdling, she knew that the rumor was true. Shen Chuwei came from the countryside and didn't know anything.
"Shen Liangdi, what talent are you going to show?"
Shen Chuwei was wearing a gorgeous dress and had difficulty moving. She could only get up slowly, walked to the center of the hall, and saluted the emperor and empress who were sitting on the throne.
Then she looked at Concubine Yun, "Your Highness, today I will show you a different kind of calligraphy and painting."
The Emperor became interested, "Different calligraphy and painting? I want to see it."
Shen Chuwei bowed, "Let me prepare the props."
The Emperor waved his hand, "Okay."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Shen Chuwei walked out slowly.
The Queen watched Shen Chuwei retreat to the side hall. If she didn't perform well, not only would the Emperor be disappointed, but she would also become a topic of conversation among the concubines after dinner.
I should have let Lan'er come earlier, as she was good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.
"I heard that Shen Liangdi is the concubine daughter brought by Minister Shen from the countryside. Is that true?"
"It should be. It is said that she can't play the piano, chess, calligraphy or painting. I guess she will be embarrassed today."
"Why did the prince bring Shen Liangdi? And not Chang Liangdi? Chang Liangdi is the niece of the queen."
Several people whispered. As for Chang Liangdi's occasional cold and unable to attend the New Year's Eve family dinner, few believed it. There must be some hidden secrets.
The queen listened to the discussion and her face turned black. Who does the prince bring to you have any business? Hasn't the crown princess been appointed yet?
The queen's complaints reached Xiao Jinyan's ears, and he looked up at the queen.
The queen smiled and looked at the emperor: "Your Majesty, tonight is the New Year's Eve family dinner. Why don't you let them compete together? It will be more lively with more people."
They naturally include the daughter-in-law of Concubine Yun, the daughter-in-law of Concubine De, and the wives and concubines of other princes.
This time, Yun Fei's son, Prince Cheng, did not bring his principal wife with him, but his favored concubine, Lady Hu.
Lady Hu was the daughter of a small family, and was not very good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, or painting. But because of her beauty, she was favored by Prince Cheng, and she became a phoenix overnight.
Prince Rui's principal wife, Lady Liu, was also a straw bag with an empty title. When Prince Rui married Princess Rui, he also saw that she was the legitimate daughter of General Liu.
There were also many concubines in the palace.
Since we are going to make a fool of ourselves, let's make a fool of ourselves together, and no one should laugh at anyone else.
Concubine Yun glanced at Hu and was furious. She knew that she was a coquettish woman who was trying to deceive her son into bringing her to the family banquet. It was shameless.
The emperor would definitely be angry if he saw Cheng'er didn't bring his wife.
"Your Majesty, today is a family banquet. What if it hurts the harmony?"
Concubine De also smiled and agreed: "Concubine Yun is right, Your Majesty, it is satisfying to have Shen Liangdi show her talents and let everyone feast their eyes."
Concubine De knew that Princess Rui was not good at playing chess, calligraphy and painting. She couldn't afford to lose face in front of so many people.
The queen looked at the two of them and snorted. Why is she so anxious now? What was she doing before?
"But I also want to see other talents and have fun. Your Majesty, what do you think?" The queen turned her head to look at the emperor with a gentle smile on her face.
The emperor nodded quickly, "What the queen said makes sense. Today is the New Year's Eve family dinner. Let's prepare more talents so that we can have fun."
The queen raised her chin and looked at Concubine Yun and Concubine De, smiling slightly: "Today we can feast our eyes."
Concubine Yun was so angry that she clenched her handkerchief. When she looked at Concubine Hu, she glared at her fiercely. What a joke.
Concubine De was also very angry. Liu only knew how to wield swords and guns. How could she know how to play chess, calligraphy and painting? She couldn't perform sword dancing in the hall?
Concubine Hu of King Cheng, Concubine Liu of King Rui, Concubine An of King Xuan and others left the table one by one to prepare.