unruly princess

Chapter 39

"Which one of you is the first to perform?" The queen mother smiled like an old fox who has succeeded in plotting, and I suddenly felt like I was being designed by someone.

"Back to the Empress Dowager, it's the minister's daughter!" Lin Wanjun's tone was flat and without any emotion. "Okay, I don't know what show you want to perform for Aijia?" The Queen Mother smiled even more.

"The courtier does not have a beautiful and enchanting dancing posture, let alone a beautiful throat. So the courtier neither sings nor dances." Lin Wanjun replied lightly.

"Then what are you going to perform for the Ai family? Could it be playing the piano?" The Queen Mother frowned slightly.

"Not really." I was a little anxious about how this Lin Wanjun spoke so unpleasantly. "My daughter wants to play the flute song "Plum Blossoms Falling" for the Queen Mother. Although my daughter knows that it is not appropriate to play this piece of sadness today, but this is the only song I can take on the stage, so my daughter dared to ask the Queen Mother Grace."

The queen mother pondered for a while and said: "Okay! If that's the case, the Ai family will grant your request."

"Thank you, Queen Mother!" Lin Wanjun took out a not-so-short fife from her long sleeves, wiped it lightly with a handkerchief, and gently put it on her lips, melodious and sad tunes slowly gushed out.

Although I listened carefully on the surface, my eyes kept paying attention to Chu Yuntian from time to time.I have never seen Chu Yuntian like this!He was staring at the person in the middle of the hall with soft eyes that almost melted people, his expression was very intoxicated and slightly sad.What an infatuated man!

Although he knew of her existence a long time ago, he was also very clear about Chu Yuntian's feelings for her, and he knew that there would be absolutely no result between him and him.I originally thought that I would look at this matter very freely, but seeing Chu Yuntian's appearance now, why does my heart ache?Did I really have some special feelings for him?No, I don't want to!Although I feel very relieved and nostalgic for the warmth that his embrace brings me, but it does not belong to me after all.The love I want is complete, not someone like him who has another woman in his heart.

A burst of applause pulled my thoughts back.I also unconsciously followed the crowd to applaud her.In the center of the hall, Lin Wanjun was about to put away her flute.It's over so soon, I haven't listened to it yet!What a pity!

"Okay, well played. The sadness and parting emotions in this song "Plum Blossoms Falling" are played so penetratingly that even Aijia is deeply attracted. Your Majesty, what do you think?" The queen mother said a little excitedly.

"It's really good, I really didn't expect you to blow it so well!" The emperor also showed approval on his face.

When Concubine Yu heard that even the emperor praised Lin Wanjun, she immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this plum blossom song by the daughter of the Lin family is indeed very good. Even the courtiers and concubines admired it. I couldn't help but feel moved to play a song." Thoughts." Concubine Yu said coquettishly.

"Oh? I only know that my concubine dances well in her feather clothes and neon clothes, but I don't know that my concubine can also play the flute? I'm really a little surprised." The emperor raised his eyebrows, as if he didn't believe it.

"The concubine is not talking about playing the flute. The concubine wants to play a zither for the emperor. I don't know the emperor..."

"Okay, I'm really looking forward to my concubine's wonderful performance." The emperor looked very happy.Concubine Yu saw the joyful expression on the emperor's face, she was really proud of herself.She looked at Lin Wanjun, who had already sat back to her original position, and walked towards the main hall with some demonstrations, and sat in front of the zither that had been prepared.

I originally thought Concubine Yu would play that kind of ostentatious and high-pitched piece.Unexpectedly, her songs reveal a touch of sadness and endless tenderness.Enchanting voice with strong affection and a little sorrow, "Green poplars and grassy long pavilion road, young people are easy to go. The dream at the top of the building is five o'clock, and the flowers are sad at the end of March. There are thousands of strands. When there is a limit to the ends of the earth, there is only endless love.”

If I remember correctly, this poem should describe the endless sadness and lovesickness of a woman after being abandoned.Why is she singing today?Could it be that she has been abandoned by the emperor?Probably not!If you were abandoned, how can you sit here today?

Looking up at the emperor, his face was slightly blue, and he was on the verge of erupting.The atmosphere in the hall was also a bit awkward, everyone stared blankly at the woman in the center of the hall who was looking at the emperor with mournful eyes.They all wondered in their hearts whether she fell out of favor or what happened between him and the emperor.

Seeing Concubine Yu's current appearance is not a pretentious gesture, I think she really loves the emperor, and her eyes are enough to explain it all.Maybe Lin Wanjun's appearance gave her a great sense of threat, so she gave up the show she was planning to perform and chose this song.Is the purpose to arouse the emperor's guilt or to preemptively arouse sympathy?I can't figure it out.But I know that if she does this, the emperor will be embarrassed in front of all the ministers.

The emperor's anger must be dispelled as soon as possible!Otherwise, if this guy really gets angry, what will happen to Concubine Yu?Many of us may be affected too. "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager..." I stood up and called out tentatively when everyone shrank their heads back when they saw that the Emperor wanted to get angry.

All eyes were on me, some were gloating, some were regretful and some were curious.Buddha said: I do not go to hell who hell.That's what I'm talking about!

The slightly angry eyes of the emperor and the questioning eyes of the queen mother were fixed on me.Seeing the emperor's gloomy face, I couldn't help but feel my scalp tingling, secretly annoyed at my meddling.But the matter has come to this point, and I can only bite the bullet and hold on, "Excuse me, is it my turn to perform next?"

There was no sound in the hall, and the emperor looked at me expressionlessly for a long while without answering.I also became nervous because of the dull air, and my fingers unconsciously stirred my clothes.Suddenly, "That's right! I almost forgot. What good show is Mrs. Chu going to perform? Today is a happy day, and I won't allow you to perform anything related to sorrow."

Unexpectedly, the emperor changed his gloomy expression and said with a smile on his face. "Of course!" I said confidently with a broad tone in my heart.Then he turned to the Empress Dowager and asked, "Empress Dowager, do you usually like to listen to operas? Is it something like a gifted scholar or a beautiful woman?"

"Oh? Could it be that Yu'er can also sing opera? This is really strange! Aijia has never heard of any young lady who can sing opera." The Queen Mother said with interest.

"No, Empress Dowager. How could Yu'er be able to sing? But as long as Empress Dowager likes this kind of music, I can sing a piece with my unique singing method."

"Good proposal, good idea. The Ai family really likes to listen to this kind of drama, but their lyrics and music are all the same, and the Ai family is tired of listening to it. It would be great if this is the case. Come and perform it quickly." The queen mother urged happily road.

"Then the queen mother can ask someone to prepare a piano for the concubine."

"Okay, go to the piano." I thought for a while, and moved out the "West Chamber" on the back string. "Passing through the West Wing, there was a burst of fragrance, and the lady next door was still in the middle of the flowers. The shoes forgot the original direction, and stopped at the age of eighteen or nineteen. Feeling melancholy. If you dare to ask how to appreciate the flowers in the pot, you have to compare the appearance of the girl with it. Gan Making flower mud next to the flowers, it can be intoxicating even in March. The day before the summer solstice, Xiucai walked through the West Wing, and Miss Encounter was waiting for the rainy day by admiring flowers on the window sill. How many times have I read famous poems and copied famous paintings? Volume, the dream of an ignorant scholar exists in the West Wing as a young boy. I passed through the West Wing again, a daydream 12 years ago, and wrote the first lyrics of the song "My Water Tune". I passed through the West Wing again, , 12 years later, the talent will be great. Hundreds of flowers are still gone, and the buildings are empty. Those flowers are often in bloom, but it is difficult for people to stay. Whose peach blossoms are blooming, who is humming under the flowers? , I want to report my fame. The bird on the tree, why are you frowning tightly. The people on the ground are drunk for a word of love."

After singing, I stood up very confidently, waiting for the thunderous applause, but there was silence all around, and people were all staring at my piano blankly, wondering what to think about?I also stood there at a loss, what happened to these people?You have to give some expression!Suddenly, several crackling applause came from here, and I looked towards the source of the sound, and it turned out to be Dongfang Haoyuan.

This time, he didn't pretend he didn't see it, and he generously gave me a very appreciative smile.My heart was full, so I blinked at him and smiled slightly as a response.

Everyone was just waking up from a dream now, and applauded one after another.The voice of discussion is endless.The emperor and Chu Yuntian just didn't applaud, but they both put on a bad face, and my good mood faded away a lot.

Fortunately, the Empress Dowager liked it very much, "Sure enough, Aijia knew that Yu'er would not disappoint Aijia. It was your song that made Aijia feel happy from the bottom of his heart. Huang'er, do you think you should reward Yu'er with something?" What about it?" The Empress Dowager asked the emperor with a cheerful expression.

"It's fine too! But I think Lin Hanlin's daughter, Lin Wanjun, should be rewarded first. In my opinion, the tune she plays is much better than Mrs. Chu's." Did I offend this person somewhere? How could he be so shameless?I gritted my teeth angrily and glared at him.

I thought the Queen Mother would defend me, but she actually asked in a very surprised tone: "Does the emperor really think so? Do you really think that Jun'er plays better than Yu'er?"

"En!" The emperor gave me a faint glance when he answered. "Okay, that's really great. Come here, reward Lin Wanjun, Mu Siyuyu Ruyi, two silk palace fans, and a pair of white jade bracelets. As for Concubine Yu, just reward the first two. Yes. Is there anything else you want to add, Huang'er?"

The emperor pondered for a while, "Let's reward Lin Wanjun and the two palace satins again!"

Thank you, the Empress Dowager, for the reward! Seeing both Lin Wanjun and Concubine Yu kneeling down to thank you, I had no choice but to kneel down and shout. I was so depressed that it didn’t really matter what the reward was, but I was really unwilling to lose the game for no reason. I still lost to her, she was provoking me in the first place! Now I let her get her wish. I returned to my seat sullenly.

"I'm really happy to see so many excellent performances today. All the adults are tired from watching. In this case, let's start sharing food now! After lunch, everyone can go to the Royal Garden of the Palace or Others go for a walk. There will be a few performances in the afternoon, all of which are the most famous troupes in the capital. Everyone will enjoy it when the time comes. Aijia is a little tired, so go back to Cide Palace for a rest. Huanger, here I'll leave it to you."

"Respectfully send off the queen mother!" The emperor respectfully saluted the queen mother.Everyone in the hall also knelt down to send the Queen Mother out.Then, some maids took away the fruit snacks on the table and brought a sumptuous meal.

After the eunuch yelled "open the table" according to the emperor's order, all the people moved their bowls and chopsticks.I also picked up the chopsticks and looked at the table full of delicious dishes but I had no appetite.Just fiddled with it a couple of times.

Suddenly, there was an extra piece of fish on the plate in front of him. "Why don't you eat it? Try this braised carp, it tastes pretty good." Chu Yuntian said.

"I don't have an appetite, I don't want to eat." I rested my chin on one hand and poked chopsticks on the plate in front of my eyes with the other.

Chu Yuntian sighed: "Still brooding over what happened just now?"

"I want you to take care of it!" I gave him a blank look.snort!You may be so happy when I lose!Just now, when I saw that I sang well, I put on a bad face to me, obviously because I was afraid that I would beat your sweetheart.Now you can get what you want.

"Okay, okay, even if you don't have an appetite, you should put on a show! Your current actions have attracted the attention of many people." Chu Yuntian's voice was full of helplessness.

"Whoever wants to watch, I'm afraid of them! So that's why you asked me to eat just now? Chu Yuntian, you really let me down." My voice gradually rose, and I managed to attract quite a few eyeballs.

Chu Yuntian was anxious to explain something, I didn't give him this opportunity to get up and said to Dongfang Xuan: "Your Majesty, this concubine is full now. Can I leave first?" Dongfang Xuan looked at me for a moment, then nodded Said: "Yes!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After I saluted, I quickly walked out of Pengxian Hall under the eyes of everyone.What lady?What noble?What elegance?Now all stand aside.I just want to find a place to yell at.

These nasty guys!They even took turns showing me faces, do you think this lady is really so easy to bully?No matter!It's time for you to see my methods.No matter who you are, if you mess with me again, you will definitely die ugly.

(End of this chapter)