Concubine You Can't: The Evil Emperor Dotes on Qingcheng Concubine

Chapter 41
The banquet officially started. Under the leadership of the palace staff, Ji Zhuyu saw Ji Qiaoshan and the others again, and saw her showing her new clothes to her little sisters with great interest.

"My clothes are made of Liuyun Brocade from Xiangyun Pavilion, how about it? Isn't it beautiful!"

There was a burst of envious voices all around.

"It's so beautiful, Liuyun brocade is worth a thousand gold, Qiaoshan, this dress cost you a lot of money."

"As long as it's what I want, this little money is nothing. But some people, wearing black and shabby clothes, are too shy to show up on this kind of occasion." Ji Qiaoshan raised her head proudly, and some people naturally refer to Ji Mengwan .

Ji Mengwan, as a concubine, was named the second most beautiful woman in Jinzhou, and Ji Mingde also doted on her very much, so Ji Qiaoshan hated her to the bone.As long as two people appear on the same occasion, they must be confrontational and constantly fighting.At this time, Ji Qiaoshan was busy fighting, so naturally she would not trouble Ji Zhuyu.

For the quarrel between the two, Ji Zhuyu has always held the attitude of watching the show, anyway, it has nothing to do with her who wins or loses.

At this time, Ji Mengwan uncharacteristically ignored Ji Qiaoshan's provocation, she sat upright on the seat, her hands were motionless on her lap, she closed her eyes and meditated, as if she was very nervous.

Ji Zhuyu knew what she was nervous about. She made an appointment with Princess Anhui for a competition. If she won, she would be the number one beauty in Jinzhou. She must have prepared for this moment for a long time. On the eve of the competition, she didn't want to make any troubles. Naturally, Ji Qiaoshan's ridicule did not respond.

Seeing that Ji Mengwan didn't accept the move, Ji Qiaoshan secretly thought that she didn't take herself seriously at all, and wanted to fight the case, but the little sister next to her stopped her and persuaded: "Qiaoshan, this is at the concubine Liu's house." At the birthday banquet, you can't mess around."

Ji Qiaoshan also knew that she was not at home now, so she couldn't let her mess around, so she could only grit her teeth and hold back her emotions.

"Concubine Liu is here! Concubine Yun is here!"

When the well-dressed ladies of the official family heard the voice of the ladies coming, they quickly got up and saluted, "Jin An, Empress Concubine Liu, Jin An, Empress Imperial Concubine."

Today is Concubine Liu's birthday, so she dressed up very festively.Dressed in a bright red palace attire, although he is nearly forty years old, he is well maintained, with gentle brows and a smile on his lips, he looks like a gentle person.

Concubine Yun Gui next to her was about the same age as Concubine Liu, but her temperament was completely different.The eyebrows are slightly raised, and the facial features are bright and flamboyant. She looks like an adult version of Princess Anhui, and the two are not easy to get along with.

Surrounded by the courtiers, the two took their seats at the top of the banquet. Looking at the crowd kneeling down together, Concubine Yun said majestically, "Excuse me, give me your seat."

Everyone got up and thanked them, and then sat down one by one.

Concubine Yun Gui immediately said: "Today is Concubine Liu's birthday, the Emperor loves her so much, he has specially allowed to hold a banquet for Concubine Liu in the palace, and invites the female relatives of court officials above rank three to congratulate the banquet. Don't be restrained, just feel free. "

Concubine Yun's words sounded like a hostess.But today is Concubine Liu's birthday, she blatantly steals the limelight, Concubine Liu just smiled and didn't say anything, she just chimed in a few words and asked everyone to feel free.

Judging from Concubine Liu's attitude, Concubine Yun probably did this kind of thing more than once, which shows how powerful Concubine Yun is in the palace.

The current emperor is diligent in government affairs, so the harem is not particularly abundant, and only Concubine Yun and Concubine Liu are above the rank of concubine.Concubine Yun's elder brother came here with the Holy Majesty, and was the only prince with a foreign surname at that time, and her son was made the crown prince.Moreover, she herself has a strong and domineering personality, so Concubine Liu is always overwhelmed by her.

However, the arrogant Concubine Yun is not favored by the emperor. On the contrary, the gentle Concubine Liu is currently the most favored person in the palace.In addition, her son Ding Wang Yunkai has a high reputation among the people and officials, which is in stark contrast to the cowardly and incompetent prince.Therefore, there have always been voices in the court to abolish the prince and change to the king, but they were all rejected by the emperor.

Ji Zhuyu secretly asked Xuetong to collect these information. The battle for the throne has been very fierce since ancient times, and now it is obvious that King Ding and the crown prince are fighting.The Ji family has joined King Ding's camp, Ji Zhuyu already knew this when she saw Ji Mengwan and King Ding's intimate behavior in the garden, and her forced marriage to Huo Qing was probably also a victim of this struggle.

Old General Huo holds a heavy army, and whoever wins his support will be even more powerful, adding another weight to the battle for the throne.

"The banquet begins!"

Along with a long hoarse voice, the music of silk and bamboo was played slowly, and on the stage in the middle of the banquet, all the singing actors appeared on the stage, putting on a good show after another.

Ji Zhuyu has always been unfazed by the babbling singing style. After listening to it for a few minutes, she couldn't stand it anymore, her upper and lower eyelids were fighting uncontrollably, and she was about to fall asleep.Fortunately, Xuetong behind her found out in time and gave her a hard push, which prevented her from falling asleep in public.

Ji Zhuyu couldn't help it, so he had to brace himself up to watch the play again, but his eyes were not focused at all, and he glanced around.

After listening to several scenes, Ji Zhuyu saw Princess Anhui leave the table secretly and came to Concubine Yun Gui.

Princess Anhui's father is Concubine Yun's elder brother, so Princess Anhui has to call Concubine Yun's auntie, and Concubine Yun also dotes on this niece who looks somewhat similar to her.

Princess Anhui sat next to Concubine Yun Gui. After the two talked for a while, Concubine Yun called the eunuch beside her and gave some instructions.When the scene was over, Concubine Yun Gui suddenly spoke to Concubine Liu and said, "Concubine Liu's birthday is today, and my niece, Princess Anhui, said that she and the Fourth Miss of the Ji family have prepared special talents to celebrate Concubine Liu's birthday."

"Oh!" Concubine Liu lost her temper for a moment, "The number one beauty in Jinzhou and the second beauty congratulated me on their birthdays. I'm really flattered."

Princess Anhui said obediently: "Your Majesty is the birthday star today, and the birthday person is a big one, so she is worthy of Wan'er's birthday celebration." Princess Anhui's boudoir name is Yang Wan.

Concubine Liu was immediately delighted: "That's a good relationship, I wonder what you guys plan to perform?"

"Wan'er is putting it off here first, but there is one more thing I want to ask my mother to be a witness."

"what's up?"

"It has been rumored that Wan'er, the number one beauty in Jinzhou, is not worthy of her name. She got this false name thanks to the blessing of her status. Today Wan'er would like to invite everyone present to be a witness. After the fourth miss of the Ji family and I finish our performance, please Everyone votes for the winner, and the winner will be the most beautiful woman in Golden State."

As soon as this remark came out, everyone immediately discussed it, but Ji Zhuyu's opinion of Princess Anhui changed a bit.

Previously, she thought that Princess Anhui's agreement was just because of Ji Mengwan's aggressive tactics, but now it seems that she is taking advantage of this opportunity to make her title of number one beauty well deserved, so that she won't be accused of holding on to her own identity .

Unexpectedly, although the princess is arrogant and domineering on the outside, he is a person of flesh and blood in his heart.

Seeing that things were going according to her script, Ji Mengwan's lips curled up in a satisfied arc.

Everyone had different expressions, but Concubine Yun Gui was very angry and scolded angrily: "Wan'er, don't mess around, your title of number one beauty is well deserved, whoever dares to speak out is going against me."

"Auntie, it's because you are so domineering that people outside will talk nonsense. Only by showing them my true strength will they be convinced. So, Auntie, just agree to let me compete."

(End of this chapter)