After the first fool

Chapter 93
"The empress is here--" Li Quan's high-pitched male voice came into the hall from outside, and Bai Zixu, who was chatting and laughing happily with the envoy, smiled softer on his face, and he raised his hand slightly, signaling Mo Xiaoran to enter the hall.

In the huge hall, the floor made of white jade shone with Cheng Liang's halo, and the surrounding walls were inlaid with gold and jade, and the four corners were supported by square columns. Sitting at the top and at the bottom, the envoys of the two countries sit in the first row at the bottom. The military officers are headed by Bai Mo, and the civil officials are headed by Prime Minister Mo Qing. .

Mo Xiaoran followed Nanny Gui and walked in slowly with small lotus steps. The Empress Dowager said she was too old to attend.

Ignoring the complicated gazes around her, she kept her eyes fixed and walked towards the head.

The wine cup that Bai Mo had already handed to her mouth suddenly paused, her seemingly calm gaze fell on her, and she couldn't look away, the sound of vocals and music was endless, Mo Xiaoran walked leisurely to Bai Zixu's head, bent over Salute: "See Your Majesty."

"Queen, you are here." Bai Zixu smiled lightly, "Take your seat quickly."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mo Xiaoran got up quickly, walked to the rosewood chair on Bai Zixu's left and sat down. Xiaozhu lowered her head and guarded behind her like a knight. Her eyes swept down slightly, feeling suspicious On this occasion, why didn't Liao Xue come?It stands to reason that she is not someone who would let go of this opportunity to show up.

"Your majesty, I wonder where the concubine's sister is?" Mo Xiaoran asked casually, resting her head on one hand, she didn't think that Bai Zixu would let Liao Xue not come, because this man's love for her meant that Liao Xue could take her place. .

The smile at the corner of Bai Zixu's mouth deepened a bit, and his right hand crossed the table, trying to hold Mo Xiaoran's hand. Seeing this, she immediately raised her hand to lift the wine cup on the table, and did not let him touch it for an excuse.

For a stallion, she was afraid she would catch some disease.

Although she was disdainful in her heart, she didn't show the slightest bit on her face, she still had that calm look, but how could she and Bai Zixu's small movements above escape the eyes of everyone?The two of them are the only protagonists at this time, how many pairs of eyes are staring at them?

The smile in Bai Mo's eyes flashed away, while the prime minister's face froze, secretly annoyed at Mo Xiaoran's ignorance, Lan Tianci and Ming Xi bowed their heads one after another, one laughed so that the demons danced wildly, the other laughed triumphantly, each thinking Flow in the bottom of my heart.

Bai Zixu's face was gloomy for a moment, and in a moment, there was that spring-like smile again. When he only looked at Mo Xiaoran, there was no warmth in his eyes. This hateful woman who can't see the situation clearly!

"Xue'er is preparing for the gift at the dinner party, you can see her later." Bai Zixu said softly.

Gift?

Mo Xiaoran had a weird face, could it be that there are no dancers in the palace?Troupe?Need a majestic concubine to enter the palace to present a gift?The corner of her mouth twitched, "That's it."

By the way, is Bai Zixu willing to make Liao Xue so embarrassing?
"Well, it's my heart that Xue'er has such a plan." Bai Zixu looked proud and did not hide his love for Liao Xue at all. If you don't love Bai Zixu, who does he love?Anyway, it wasn't her who was ashamed.

Soon, a court lady brought out exquisite and delicious dishes, which were comparable to a full banquet of Han and Chinese. The hot roasted pig gave off a mouth-watering aroma. Mo Xiaoran picked up a piece with ivory chopsticks, and held the wine glass in one hand, Listening to the sound of silk music in my ears, I can't help but shake my head, grape wine luminous cup, no wonder there are so many people throughout the ages who want to ascend to a high position, such enjoyment, such a life, don't people linger and forget to return?

"The wine is light and the food is light, so don't mind it." Bai Zixu smiled all over his face, and raised his glass to the people next to him.

"How could it be?" Lan Tianci smiled enchantingly, "Dongyao is really rich and powerful, and the prince can't put it down because of his good food and wine."

"Mingxi is the same." With the voices of the envoys of the two countries, even if the food and drink are not to the appetite, no one who is not good-looking dares to say it in public. They all call it delicious, and even their expressions are equally attentive. Xiao Ran pursed her lips secretly, not looking at the hypocritical scene in front of her, she lowered her head, and focused all her attention on the delicious food on the table.

"Does the food suit your appetite?" Bai Zixu kept drinking with others, and even found time to ask Mo Xiaoran.

She twitched her eyebrows slightly, and drank the wine in her hand, "Very good."

"Looking at the queen drinking alone, the crown prince also offers a cup to the empress." Lan Tianci rolled his eyes, got up, raised his glass and looked at Mo Xiaoran, "I wish the queen and the king a long life and give birth to a dragon child soon."

"..." She would rather not give birth to dragon sons for the rest of her life.

Compared to Mo Xiaoran's stiff face, Bai Zixu smiled heartily: "What the prince said is very true. When the time comes, if I have a dragon, I will definitely prepare a generous gift to thank the prince for what he said today."

"It's impossible to have such a day in this life." Mo Xiaoran lowered her head and muttered, her voice was so low that even she could hardly hear herself.

Lan Tiantian laughed so loudly that it almost overwhelmed the sound of silk and bamboo in the hall, he drank up the fine wine in his hand, his brows frowned, he noticed that Mo Xiaoran lowered his head and said nothing, and asked: "Why don't you drink it, ma'am? Could it be that seeing this prince's humble status, he doesn't even want to give this little face?"

"Mo Xiaoran?" Bai Zixu also said in secret, signaling her not to mess around. Dongyao, Lanyu, and Xuanyuan are three kingdoms, and if she takes Lan Tianci's face at this time, it will definitely be a bad thing for the friendship between the two countries. Huge shock.

"Ah, I'm sorry for being distracted." Mo Xiaoran smiled casually, raised her hand, and drank the strong wine into her lips. Just at this time, the soft and tender melody of the sound of silk and bamboo replaced it with a fierce and exciting drumbeat, which almost overwhelmed her. She choked, raised her sleeve to cover her lips, coughed a few times, and saw a kind of maidservant in a pink skirt, surrounded by a woman in a fiery red gauze skirt.

The whispering stopped abruptly, and everyone in the Twin Moon Palace raised their heads to look at the woman who came in suddenly.

The silk and satin are spinning in the air, and the court ladies are graceful and graceful, spreading out like a flower bud slowly blooming, and the woman standing in the center is like a nine-day goddess, with a graceful figure, waving her arms, and the goose yellow color on her arms The gauze scarf is circling to create waves of flowers up and down.

The song is intense and powerful, the dance is enchanting and charming, and the woman who is good at singing and dancing, with exquisite makeup and a little cinnabar between her brows, has attracted many people's eyes?

"Pfft..." The wine in Mo Xiaoran's mouth spurted out in a straight line, and Liao Xue danced in front of everyone?Not only that, but also flirtatiously flirting in the direction where Bai Zixu was sitting?Sansan wiped the water stains from the corners of her mouth with her cuff, she was unable to support her forehead, she couldn't figure it out, is there really such a shortage of people in the palace?Even a majestic concubine needs to show off her dancing skills in public like a dancing girl?

Suppressing the smile in her heart, she casually placed her hand on the tea table, watching Liao Xue fluttering like a butterfly to the sound of silk and bamboo.

Next, many civil and military officials stared straight away, and even spilled the wine in their hands without knowing it.

For Mo Xiaoran, who was used to seeing all kinds of modern dances, this dance was not outstanding, but she would never be able to do it by herself.

"Okay!" When Liao Xue was on the last scale, being carried up by the palace maid to stand above, Bai Zixu laughed brightly, and the applause was loud.

"As expected of a noble concubine, the most talented woman ever."

"That's right, this dance is so overwhelming that even the old minister is almost dumbfounded."

"It's really good."

……

Liao Xuejiao took a breath, and with the careful support of the maid, she walked to the high platform and knelt down slowly. A fiery red gauze skirt spread out on the white jade floor, like a plum blossom, Blooming in front of everyone, the eyebrows and eyes raised by the black charcoal pencil, compared with the usual gentle and weak, added a different kind of coquettish style.

"My concubine sees the emperor, long live my emperor, long live, long live." The sound is soft and crisp like an oriole coming out of the valley.

Bai Zixu lifted up his robe immediately and got up. Mo Xiaoran almost stared dumbfounded at him walking down the steps, and affectionately helped Liao Xue up, and gently brushed away the hair on her forehead that was clinging to the sweat with her fingers. The long and narrow eyes are filled with intoxicating tenderness: "Thank you for your hard work, Concubine Ai."

"To be able to dance for the emperor, it's not hard for a concubine." She said delicately, her whole body was almost half in Bai Zixu's arms, but she jumped over him from the corner of her eye, and cast her eyes on the seemingly calm Mo Xiaoran. Go for a defiant laugh.

So what if the envoys of the two countries came for her?Isn't it yourself who is outstanding now?
If it wasn't for the daytime, when Mo Xiaoran was in the limelight, she wouldn't pick up her previous skills and dance in public.

Mo Xiaoran smiled at Liao Xue, her face was generous, Liao Xue suddenly felt powerless when she swung her fist with all her strength, but hit a ball of cotton, her eyelids drooped slightly, her face was spreading shyness .

"Okay, okay," Lan Tianci applauded and stood up, a look of amazement flashed between his brows, "The monarch's concubine is really a country and a city, and this dance almost made me fall in love."

"Where, Prince Lan Yu is too famous." Liao Xue bowed, the blush on her face deepened a little, and Bai Zixu, who was hugging her, wanted to push her down on the bed immediately, "Eh? Concubine, why should you be overly modest? In my eyes, your dancing posture is so beautiful in the world."

"That's right, you don't have to be too modest." Several officials also reconsidered from the sidelines.

Bai Mo's face was cold, but his peripheral vision fell on Mo Xiaoran who had kept her head high and kept silent. How could she feel good about the emperor's brother making her lose face like this?
Sensing a gaze that no one could ignore was rooted in her body, Mo Xiaoran nodded slightly, and met Bai Mo's gaze in the air, one with hidden worry, and the other as clear as the moon, just a brief encounter, Bai Mo's heart suddenly felt a little relieved .

That's right, even if she feels uncomfortable, how can she tell it based on her disguise?
He closed his eyes, put the wine cup in his hand into his mouth again, covered in frost, sat down with white ink, and heard the endless praise of Liao Xue from the officials, but he was as motionless as a mountain.

Bai Zixu personally helped Liao Xue up the high platform, and even pulled him to sit next to him, while Mo Xiaoran was separated by him, feeling even more neglected. It was obvious who was more favored by the imperial concubine or the empress. !I don't know how many gloating eyes fell on Mo Xiaoran, waiting for a good show.

And her?However, the wind did not move, and he still sipped the wine leisurely, and he never even looked at the two people who were in love with each other once, completely ignoring them.

Xiaozhu stood behind Mo Xiaoran indignantly, stabbing at Liao Xue sharply, could the emperor go too far?It's clear that you don't take Miss seriously!It's too much, too much!

"By the way, Your Majesty, I have to thank the eldest lady of the prime minister's mansion for this dance." Liao Xue leaned against Bai Zixu's arms and said softly.

"Oh?" Bai Zixu raised his eyebrows strangely, and wrapped his right hand around her waist, "Why?"

"She arranged this dance for my concubines. If the emperor thinks it suits her, he should reward her." Liao Xue blushed, feeling Bai Zixu's warm breath lingering in her sensitive ears. , I feel even more proud.

This Mo Xiaoran was really out of everyone's eyes, even her own sisters would rather help her than her.

Thinking about it this way, the sarcasm in Liao Xue's eyes deepened a bit, and she almost laughed out loud.

(End of this chapter)