Manchu traitor, how can you let me be the emperor of the ages

Chapter 124 Harem Talent Showcase
The next day, when Li Gan woke up from his dream, he felt his arms were extremely numb, as if he was being pressed by a heavy object.

He moved subconsciously, opened his eyes and saw that he was hugged by Lu Zhi.

Li Gan's actions woke up Lu Zhi who was sleeping, she opened her eyes in a daze, and she was looking at Li Gan's eyes.

Sensing the current state of the two of them, Lu Zhi's pretty face blushed, and hurriedly pulled the thin silk quilt aside to cover her upper body and face.

"My concubine, don't sleep anymore, it's dawn." Li Gan reminded with a malicious smile on his face as he embraced the beauty in his arms.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Zhi's shy voice came from under the silk quilt, and at the same time stretched out a hand, groping for her clothes, but couldn't find it anyway.

"At this."

Li Qian picked up a white bellyband embroidered with mandarin ducks playing in the water and put it in this little white hand.

Lu Zhi's hands obviously froze for a moment, and then she retracted under the quilt as if she was shocked by electricity. After a while, she lifted the quilt and sat up, but her pretty face was still bright red: "Your Majesty."

"Let's go, I'm hungry."

Li Qian also got dressed without too much fuss.

There is still work to do today.

The two of them washed up under the attendant of the maid, and came to the first floor of the Hall of Eternal Life, but Wu Meiniang was already waiting here: "I have seen Your Majesty in person."

"No need to be too polite, come and eat." Li Qian nodded and walked to the dining table.

Although the atmosphere between Wu Meiniang and Lu Zhi was a bit weird yesterday, when she went to bed at night, Wu Meiniang still took the initiative to give up the opportunity to Lu Zhi.

Li Qian could also understand her thoughts, after all, it was the opportunity Wu Meiniang gave up.

As for the idea of ​​the three of them being happy together... After getting along with a few concubines for a while, Li Qian could only say that there was no rush.

Come to Japan for a long time!
"Big Companion!" Li Qian said after eating and drinking, "Let's go to Yulin Garden."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch had already asked people to wait outside.

After having an idea yesterday, Li Qian decided to visit the concubines today.

When they first entered the palace, those concubines were thinking about their work all day long, causing a lot of troubles, which caused Li Gan a lot of headaches.

However, after being exposed to the cold once in the Liangdoctor's Pavilion, they settled down so much that they didn't even have a sense of existence.

Therefore, Li Qian specially asked the concubines to go to Yulinyuan today to show off their strengths!

If there is someone really clever, Li Gan doesn't mind letting her join his "rear cabinet" to help with government affairs.

This time when he went to Yulinyuan, Li Qian did not bring Wu Meiniang and Lu Zhi. He tied up his hair with a simple yellow tapestry, wore a round neck and narrow sleeve red and yellow gown with four dragon patterns, and kicked on a pair of simple and cool clothes. He took the linen shoes and sat on the shoulders.

Linen is sweat-absorbent and breathable, and it is much more comfortable than silk in this hot weather.

Different from his relaxed and casual attitude, the atmosphere in Yulinyuan has already begun to become tense.

The sun is shining brightly, the beautiful trees are verdant, the strange rocks are dotted all over, the winding paths lead to secluded places, the flowing water is gurgling, and the pavilions with red pillars and yellow tiles are located among them.

The Liangdoctor’s Pavilion is no longer as deserted as it used to be. Instead, it is full of birds and swallows. The empresses and concubines are full of colorful clothes, their sleeves are fluttering, their black hair is fluttering with the breeze, and their fair skin is more frosty than snow. dazzling.

It's just that the concubines at this time either let the maids hold the bronze mirror to check their makeup, or twist the light dance steps before making the final preparations.

Last night, His Majesty the Emperor sent someone to pass the news that he would meet with the concubines in Yulin Garden this morning.

What is a surprise?

What is the surprise of stepping on a horse? ?

The surprise is that I was thinking of the cold palace, the cold wind and the leaves, and being alone, but when I looked up, I saw the reality in front of me was sunny, the birds were singing and the flowers were fragrant, and the wind was pleasant.

I thought that Lu Zhi was summoned by His Majesty, and it would be a dark day for a while, but I didn't expect His Majesty the Emperor to send back the news that day!

The concubines didn't care to guess what happened to Lu Zhi, whether it made His Majesty angry or made him dissatisfied.

Because the next sentence of the eunuch delivering the decree attracted their attention.

"Your Majesty's original words are that tomorrow at the Liang Dafu Pavilion, you can show off your concubines' strengths and talents."

The concubines were ecstatic when they heard this.

No one feels 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, so that they could attract His Majesty's attention and be able to have today.

But now His Majesty has given everyone a chance to show themselves, isn't it better than the two of them? ?
Therefore, for today's special display, the empresses and concubines have exhausted their minds, and even the lights of the halls and pavilions were kept on all night last night.

At this time, no matter how long you leave it, you will feel that you are not ready enough.

However, in order not to impress His Majesty as procrastinating.Regardless of whether they are ready or not, early this morning, the empresses and concubines brought their maids to the Doctor Liang Pavilion.

Today, everyone is a competitor.

The concubines nervously watched the actions of others while making the final preparations for themselves.

Yingying and Yanyan, all kinds of colorful clothes and silk ribbons fluttering, some practicing dance steps, some babbling and trying their voices, some gently plucking the strings and zithers...

When Li Gan came here, he saw such a scene.

"His Majesty is here!!"

The eunuch who opened the way woke up the concubines who were immersed in the tense atmosphere. They stopped their movements and walked over quickly to greet the ceremony: "Concubine sees Your Majesty..."

Looking at this scene of Yingying and Yanyan, even Li Gan was dazzled for a while.

"Every concubine, let's be flat."

Li Qian came back to his senses, patted the armrest on his shoulders, and the eunuch who lifted him carefully lowered his shoulders.

The concubines just got up, and they all raised their heads in unison, looking at His Majesty the Emperor who came down from the shoulders with their beautiful eyes.

For most people, except for the first time they entered the palace, they have never seen His Majesty again, and this is the second time.

Today's His Majesty has black hair simply tied behind his head, and a pair of simple and cool hemp shoes on his feet. He is tall and slender, with delicate features, and a gentle smile on his mouth. He just walked down with his hands behind his back. Soon, a confident and easy-going image was created in my brain.

Some people became nervous, but some concubines became more confident and stared at His Majesty the Emperor with brilliance.

It has to be said that Li Qian has gradually adapted to the situation of being under the spotlight of everyone. Instead of being nervous, he looked 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 were particularly impressive, such as Chen Yu, who had had in-depth exchanges, Xi Shi, who was breathtakingly beautiful and not like ordinary people, 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 very introverted?Or is he not attractive to concubines?

As soon as Li Qian thought about it, the eldest grandson Wugou walked over from the crowd, with the joy of reunion on his handsome and unattractive jade face: "Your Majesty."

"Guanyin maid."

Li Gan couldn't help showing a smile, and took a few steps to grab Changsun Wugou's plain hand, and put his doubts to the back of his mind.

I don't know why, I haven't seen her these days, but when I see my grandson Wugou again, I feel that she is more dignified, quiet and temperamental than before.

Only then did the concubines around react, and they were filled with regret.

Let the eldest grandson Wugou take the lead again.

"Your Majesty is here so early, have you ever eaten breakfast, and I made some snacks for His Majesty, I wonder if it is in line with His Majesty's wishes?"

"Your Majesty, my concubine has cut a few coats for His Majesty, but I don't know the size of His Majesty, does it fit?"

"His Majesty……"

All these concubines gathered around, the singing of warblers and swallows, the gust of fragrant wind, they couldn't hear what they said, which made Li Gan feel a little overwhelmed for a while.

The eldest grandson Wugou looked at Li Gan's somewhat embarrassed appearance, covered his mouth and chuckled, and wanted to step back and give up his position to others.

But Li Gan sensed her intentions, and with a strong backhand, he pulled her directly to his side.

"I appreciate the kindness of all concubines."

As soon as Li Gan spoke, the concubines fell silent.

He smiled and said: "Don't be in a hurry to eat or try on clothes. Anyway, I will always be here today with all my concubines."

Sharpening knives does not miss woodcutters.

If you can find a few suitable helpers, you won't be afraid to delay this day.

However, Li Qian's requirements are very strict, and I am afraid that none of these concubines can meet the standards.

But after hearing Li Gan's words, the concubines exclaimed one after another, almost overwhelmed by the great sense of happiness.

I have been looking forward to it for a long time, but I didn't expect it to be a day!
There are so many opportunities in such a long day!
When they were talking, the eunuch brought by Li Gan had already set up many tables, cushions, and Li Gan's favorite reclining chair on the grass outside Liangdafu Pavilion, which was covered with soft bright yellow makeup satin cushions.

While chatting and laughing with the concubines, Li Gan embraced his eldest grandson Wugou, and came here to sit down.

The sun is bright and warm, the leaves are whirling, the green shade is all over the ground, the pool is quiet and bottomless, and the cool breeze is blowing, forming a beautiful scene with the Liangdafu Pavilion with red pillars and yellow tiles.

Li Gan embraced his eldest grandson Wugou, and sat on the couch, surrounded by all the empresses and concubines, full of laughter and fragrant breeze.

He suddenly felt that this seemed to be a good idea.

How about coming a few more times in the future?

Li Gan straightened up, took a look at the concubines from a distance, prepared things in the pavilion, and found that most of them were musical instruments, and there were no pens, inks, papers, inkstones, books, etc. that he wanted.

Li Gan was not disappointed either, after all he didn't make it clear to the concubines, nor could he make it clear.

He cleared his throat, looked around at the concubines with a smile, and said, "I heard before that all the concubines in the Sixth Palace are either good at singing and dancing, or proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and they are all beautiful and intelligent. "

"Today is just a chance, can you let me see it?"

Zhao Feiyan, who had already moved to Li Gan's side, hurriedly replied, "Since His Majesty has ordered, the concubines will definitely follow through."

Well, not limited to showcasing talent.

The other concubines also came to their senses one after another, actively expressing to Li Qian, not to mention showing that they can do it now, even if they can't, as long as His Majesty wants to see it, we can learn it.

Li Gan looked at these beautiful faces like flowers, and listened to what they said, and he couldn't feel his heart fluttering for a while.

Alas, being an emperor is not easy!

If he doesn't have self-control, won't he die in the harem sooner or later?
"In that case, let's get started."

Li Gan nodded, and suddenly smiled and patted Elder Sun Wugou beside him: "Guanyin maidservant, let's start with you."

Changsun Wugou was photographed with his delicate buttocks, and he subconsciously leaned forward. Then he realized that his pretty face blushed, and he turned his head and gave Li Gan an angry look.

Li Gan smiled and looked at her, did he want to see my joke just now?

"Your Majesty has orders, and my concubines dare not obey."

Changsun Wugou was afraid that he would continue to do some excessive actions in front of so many concubines, so he hurriedly stood up from beside him with a blushing face: "Your Majesty, my concubines don't know how to sing and dance, but I have some practice in calligraphy. "

calligraphy!

Li Qian was refreshed, this can be done.

"Paper and pen." He said to the eunuch behind him.

During this process, a group of concubines also observed Li Qian's reaction.

In fact, there are really many concubines who are so talented that they can master all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and they can't even think of which one to choose to show.

At this time, it depends on the preferences of His Majesty the Emperor.

They will show what His Majesty likes.

Seeing that His Majesty didn't show any special happiness or impatient expression now, the concubines couldn't guess what he was thinking, so they had to continue watching.

The eunuch brought pens, ink, paper and inkstones and spread them on the table. Changsun Wugou came to the table but did not rush to write, but turned to look at Li Qian: "Your Majesty, I can write cursive script, running script, and clerical script. Which one would His Majesty want to see?"

Li Gan actually has no appreciation for calligraphy, he can only distinguish good from bad according to the aesthetics of normal people.

But since the eldest grandson Wugou asked all the questions, he replied: "Let's just look at Xingkai!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eldest grandson Wugou sat in front of the table, rolled up the sleeve of his right hand with his left hand, revealing a thick wrist like creamy fat, and pinched the blue and white porcelain pen holder with five light-white fingers. A poem:

"The moonlight in front of the bed looks like frost on the ground. Look up at the moon and look down at your hometown."

Li Gan was sweating profusely. He didn't expect Li Bai to be here now.

Other traversers can be civil servants, but I may have to think carefully about this.

After Changsun Wugou finished writing the poem, he picked up his pen and turned to look at Li Gan.

Although she didn't say anything on the face, there was still a little nervousness in her beautiful eyes, and she wanted to see Li Gan's evaluation of her.

Many concubines also looked at His Majesty the Emperor, waiting to see how he would react.

Li Gan looked at the writing on the table, and it was indeed very well written, but he couldn't say exactly what was so good about it.

In the eyes of the concubines, Li Qian got up, turned around the table, pondered for a moment before nodding, and said: "Okay! Okay!"

"The word "Guanyin maidservant" is like flowing clouds and flowing water, and it is formed in one go. At first glance, it looks graceful and graceful, but if you think about it carefully, you can find that it has a strong character and a heroic appearance."

A gleam of joy flashed in the eldest grandson Wugou's beautiful eyes, but he still said with restraint: "Your Majesty has praised me absurdly, my concubine's character is still far behind."

The other concubines also gathered around one after another, no matter how they felt about the eldest grandson Wugou, His Majesty the Emperor had already agreed, wouldn't it be too blind not to follow suit with a few compliments?
"Sister Changsun's Xingkai is really sophisticated, it can be seen that she has put in real effort."

"Yeah, especially the hook of the word 'moon', which is so natural that its strength almost penetrates the back of the paper, penetrating three points into the wood..."

The concubines praised this picture chirpingly, Li Gan listened to it for a while, and listened to all the words they said, and then said with a smile: "Is there any concubine who wants me to see your skills?" ?”

(End of this chapter)