The palace wall reflects the moon

Chapter 38 Spring Hunting One
Cao Zhaoyi was careful: "You've all been convicted, so you're guilty, right?"

"Shang Yang was cut into pieces by five horses, Bigan was cut into pieces and died, and Peng Yue was minced into pieces." Liu Qingshu counted them carefully and sighed, "Who can tell who is who and who is wrong, guilty or not?"

Cao Zhaoyi, Yu Zhaoyi, Zhang Zhaoyi, and everyone present, including Chu Ying, were frightened by her words.

Concubine Liu used the example of a loyal minister and a good general who died in vain. Is this an allusion to the eunuch Jiang Liu's case of injustice?It’s enough to talk about the old history hundreds of years ago, but Jiang Liu’s case was decided by the current emperor, how can we discuss it?

How could the emperor be wrong?

If we continue to talk about this, it won't be even more disrespectful.Zhang Zhaoyi couldn't sit still anymore and looked around, looking for an opportunity to get up and leave.

Liu Qingshu smiled and said, "I'm just saying it casually. Sisters, don't take it seriously."

Yu Zhaoyi smiled in agreement.

"Let's just talk about calligraphy and painting, and spring hunting."

Speaking of spring hunting again, Liu Qingshu said calmly: "In ten days' time, the Emperor will set off for spring hunting in Jiu Ming Mountain, and all the sisters Zhaoyi Jieyu will go with him."

Hearing this, everyone was happy. Chu Ying was the happiest: "Really? Can I go too?"

It is extremely boring day after day in the palace. If you can go out of the palace to participate in the spring hunting, it will make people happier than during the New Year.

"I can go." Liu Qingshu put her hand into Chu Ying's hair and straightened her loose hairpin, "The emperor said that the past two years were busy with state affairs, and this year I have more free time, so I will take everyone out for some fresh air."
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On the first night at the foot of Jiu Ming Mountain, the palace was brightly lit.

In the spacious banquet hall, the queen sat beside Shen Xiao and said sweetly: "Concubine Liu comes from a general family, so she must be proficient in riding and shooting."

Liu Qingshu knew very well that the queen's words would be evil.

The concubine did not have to participate in hunting and could just stay in the palace. Riding and shooting had nothing to do with her, and the hunting ground was a dangerous place.

She preferred to stay in the palace peacefully, so as not to give the queen a chance to act mischievously.

"My mother only taught me how to play music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She was never allowed to touch riding or shooting."

The queen said solemnly: "I heard that there was a strange woman named Xun Guan, who was born as a general. She led the army to break out of the encirclement at the age of 12. Her bravery and valor made people admire her. It's a pity that Concubine Liu is not Xun Guan after all."

Liu Qingshu smiled sweetly.

"I also heard that there was a queen named Fuhao who had made great achievements in many battlefields. Xinsi Bu said that she had a wife of three thousand, traveled ten thousand, and fought against the Qiang... If Daxia gets this queen, she will definitely unify the four directions. "

Liu Qingshu cannot be compared with Xun Guan as they are both generals' daughters.

But the same king's wife, the current queen Cao Qing, is far less good than her.

The queen's face darkened: "Only in troubled times can women be good. Now under the rule of the Holy One, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, so there is no need for women to join the army."

"What the Queen said is that heroes emerge in troubled times. Just like when Wancheng fell and food and grass were exhausted, Xunguan broke out and asked for help. Daxia will not be in this situation." Liu Qingshu smiled, "What's more, when it comes to heroes among women, There is also an eldest princess in Great Xia who is a woman and does not show off her beauty, which is enough to be praised by all the people."

As a result, the queen's face didn't look good.

She originally wanted to embarrass Liu Qingshu, but instead she was so shocked that she had nothing to say.

Shen Xiao agreed: "What Concubine Liu said is very true."

If the imperial sister were here, she would definitely think that Concubine Liu's words were excellent and very satisfying.

Chu Ying, who was sitting in the corner seat, moved her body and said in Xin Wei's ear: "Sister Liu Fei and the Queen actually had a very good conversation?"

Chu Ying didn't understand what it meant, but she saw that they were chatting one sentence after another.

Xin Wei nodded: "It's quite speculative."

Speculation is full of gunpowder.

Nowadays, Liu Qingshu is not easy to bully. She sees clearly that the Cao family is in doom. The queen is famous and unknown, and there is no need to tolerate it. Naturally, she does not want to let the queen's words be taken advantage of.

At this time, Xin Wei noticed a gaze falling on her.Looking towards the seat of honor, he met the Queen's eyes.

The queen smiled at her, then turned to the emperor beside her and said, "It's boring to just eat wine and food, why not let Xin Jieyu dance to entertain the emperor?" Shen Xiao paused the wine glass in his hand, turned to look at the queen, and picked He raised his eyebrows and remained silent.

The imperial sister stayed in Jinling City to handle state affairs on her behalf. As expected, without the eldest princess at the banquet, the queen had many ideas.

As for any lady who can dance in front of everyone, wouldn't she be underestimating her status and be like an actress?

Liu Qingshu interrupted: "The queen must have forgotten that Xin Jieyu played the pipa at the Yuanxiao Palace banquet last time. This opportunity to shine will be left to the other sisters."

"Okay," Shen Xiao said cheerfully, "I also want to see if there is anyone among my concubines who amazes me."

Most of the concubines were hesitant.

It's not easy to endure hardship in the palace. If you fall into the king's eyes once, your prospects will be completely different.However, dancing and posing in front of others is not in line with everyone's ladylike demeanor, so everyone is reluctant to do so.

After a while, Cao Zhaoyi was the first to walk out of the banquet, nodding and saying shyly: "Your Majesty, I would like to perform a ugly dance."

"Okay." Shen Xiao said.

"I would like to invite Xin Jieyu to play the pipa and dance with her," Cao Zhaoyi looked over at Xin Wei, "Can Xin Jieyu know how to play the song "Returning to the Wind and Farewell?"

Xin Wei thought to herself that returning to the wind and sending people far away was a dance that Empress Zhao of the Han Dynasty was good at. It requires a very light and soft body, which is not easy. Cao Zhaoyi must have some ability to choose this song.

"Be a little more knowledgeable," Xin Wei said, not wanting to reject her in public, "Sister Zhuoyin, please don't dislike her."

When the queen saw the two of them discussing and having a harmonious relationship, her eyes were gloomy and she snorted almost inaudibly.

After a while, Xin Wei hugged Pipa and sat aside.

As the melodious pipa played, Cao Zhaoyi entered the palace wearing a tooth-white gauze dance dress, flying like a light swallow in the palace, her soft arms were like holding flower branches, and her sleeves were fluttering like a dragon.

Xin Wei held her pipa in her hands and watched her dancing with intent. The looming dance clothes could not hide Cao Zhaoyi's exquisite figure. She followed her own piano music, which was melodious and light, soothing and gentle, passionate and jumping... …

The flute is dancing in the palm of the hand, the sound is silent, and the autumn night is long in the 36 palaces. Was it like this when Empress Zhao of the Han Palace was like this?

After the song, Cao Zhaoyi stepped forward.

Xin Wei sat back on her seat and heard Shen Xiao say: "Cao Zhaoyi dances very well. Tomorrow's best prey will be rewarded to Cao Zhaoyi."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Only then did Xin Wei understand why Cao Zhongxin sent the second young lady to the palace. Although this second young lady was reckless and ignorant, she could really charm the city with her dance.

Chu Ying approached her and secretly said: "I think you play better. Just sitting there, you will be thousands of times better than Cao Zhaoyi."

Xin Wei was amused by her, "Then you like me."

"I've always liked you!" Chu Ying said, "I like you the most!"

Xin Wei picked up a piece of apricot cake and stuffed it into her mouth, "Do you know what the occasion is? Sit down quickly."

Cao Zhaoyi returned to her seat with a happy face, she sat still, and Shen Xiao said again: "Xin Jieyu also played the pipa very well just now."

Xin Wei said respectfully: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"reward."

Shen Xiao's eyes signaled, and the attendant beside him bowed and listened. Shen Xiao said something in his ear, and the attendant picked up the golden wine bottle on the emperor's table and walked towards Xin Wei.

The attendant placed the wine pot in front of Xin Wei and said respectfully: "Xin Xiaozhu, the emperor rewards you with a pot of wine."

The maid filled the white jade cup with a pot for her. Xin Wei picked it up and smelled it. The aroma of the wine filled her nostrils.

It's... Du Kang.

Xin Wei frowned and drank the glass: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)