Concubine Huang said she wanted to leave

Chapter 217 Exogenous Branches
But without waiting for her to speak, Zhang Ruxue sat back at the table. She raised her eyes and slightly looked in the direction of Concubine Chen on the main seat.

The woman has a calm demeanor, a gentle smile, looks extraordinary, and her appearance surpasses every woman in the capital present.

It's just that she and Concubine Chen have never met before, why did Concubine Chen use that box of pastries to help her just now?
She had observed it just now. Ever since Second Sister ate Concubine Chen's pastry and drank a cup of tea, she started running to Gong's room non-stop.

It is precisely because of this that no one continues to trouble her, allowing her to enjoy a short period of peace.

At this time, more than half of the beautiful women at the palace banquet had come up. The noble ladies in the capital were not just a gimmick, most of them were worthy of the name, and their appearance, family background and talents were all admirable.

Seeing her daughter show off her talents in front of so many dignitaries, royal relatives and relatives, the parents in the male and female guests' seats were all smiling, and even the in-laws who looked at each other had already sent their maids to express their gratitude. According to their own wishes, if the woman is not selected in the end, the two families are willing to get married.

From time to time, Shang Kelan drank the hot tea in her hand and looked towards the Golden Luan Hall with a smile. There were so many beauties that even the Queen Mother was a little dazzled.

Fortunately, there were not as many as a few hundred girls participating in this draft, and after a while, it was the last one's turn, Zhao Kexi.

This was specially arranged by Zhao Kehan, so that Zhao Kexi was the last to appear on stage.

Shang Kelan put down the teacup and started watching seriously.

A beautiful dance dress, snow-like skin, slim figure and beautiful appearance all attracted the men present.

The Queen Mother nodded with a satisfied smile, and said to her, "Let's begin."

On the side, Wanqin said: "Play music!"

The musicians in Jiaosifang immediately played music.

It's just that the music just started, but Zhao Kehan ​​stood up and said: "Empress Dowager, since this Xi'er is the last show girl, she has to do it anyway. I heard that Concubine Chen's piano skills are excellent, why don't you invite Concubine Chen to do the same?" How about showing off your talent and presenting a song to the guests?"

As soon as these words came out, the hall that was still bustling just now fell silent, and many people turned their attention to Zhao Kehan ​​and Shang Kelan.

It was rumored that Concubine Chen and Concubine Jia were at odds, but unexpectedly it was true.

Concubine Chen was dressed in purple, and Concubine Jia was dressed in red. The two concubines seemed to be equally imposing.

But if Concubine Chen obeyed Concubine Jia's words, it would prove that her status in the palace was always lower than Concubine Jia's.

And if Concubine Chen follows suit, even Zuo Xiangfu will be inferior!
Shang Kelan narrowed her eyes slightly and looked directly at Zhao Kehan. Zhao Kehan ​​looked at Shang Kelan with a smile on her face without any stage fright.

The atmosphere in the arena became stiff, and even the Queen Mother was a little hesitant, whether to help Concubine Chen or not.

But Concubine Chen smiled suddenly, got up and walked down the stairs slowly, and said: "It's okay, I have been watching this for so long, and I am a little bit moved, but it's just that I haven't played the piano for a long time, if there is anything wrong, I would like to ask Ladies and gentlemen, please forgive me."

As she spoke, she bowed her knees and saluted, and everyone quickly got up to return the salute, not daring to accept her salute.

It's just that Zhao Kehan ​​seemed to have expected that she would say this a long time ago, and there was a smile that was not a smile at the corner of his mouth.

But she quickly lowered her head, and no one noticed her smile.

Zhao Kexi was also very calm and composed, as if she had discussed it with Zhao Kehan ​​a long time ago.

No one knew what Zhao Kehan's intention was when he suddenly made this request to Concubine Chen.

"Gardenia, go and get the Qin."

Shang Kelan turned her head slightly and gave Zhizi this order, Zhizi nodded yes, and ordered someone to bring a small coffee table, burn incense and play the piano.

Shang Kelan is the imperial concubine in the palace, so naturally she can't just be behind the scenes, so she doesn't have to go to Jiaosifang's place to play music.

It's just that Zhizi just moved the piano, Shang Kelan sat down, and was about to pluck the strings, but saw a woman in blue stepped forward and respectfully saluted the queen mother and Zhao Kehan: "The queen mother, the concubine Jia, my servant please Play a duet with Concubine Chen."

Shang Kelan paused for a moment, then raised her eyes slightly, and looked at the person who came by. It turned out to be Zhang Ruxue just now, Zhang Ruxue, the daughter of Master Zhang, a cabinet scholar.

The queen mother breathed a sigh of relief, Zhang Ruxue said so, which can be regarded as a relief for her.

So, the Queen Mother nodded and said with a smile: "Good boy, Aijia remembers you, the pipa you played is really like fairy music, and your craftsmanship is very outstanding. Aijia believes that your ensemble with Concubine Chen will be very exciting. Already!"

"Thank you, Empress Dowager!"

One sentence was right, but Zhang Ruxue heaved a sigh of relief.

After thanking the Queen Mother, everyone was quiet. Zhao Kexi stood on the stage of the Golden Luan Palace performance, ready to move.

Shang Kelan took a slow breath, and then slightly plucked the strings with both hands, and a piano sound floated out from her hands.

It seemed to be a test, after a note floated out, the remaining zither sounds were even more endless. Under Shang Kelan's hands, they formed a beautiful and melodious tune, which was played in the Golden Luan Hall. It really lingered for three days, and the lingering sound was endless!

As Shang Kelan's movements kept changing, Zhang Ruxue hugged the pipa and sat ten meters away from her left. She has been patiently observing Shang Kelan's movements.

When the sound of the piano reached a turning point, the sound of the pipa sounded in due course.

What is amazing is that Shang Kelan's piano sound and Zhang Ruxue's pipa sound mixed together, not only did not overwhelm the guests, but instead formed a clever fusion, which is more beautiful than those piano sounds just now!
Fireflies flew from nowhere, they fluttered to Zhao Kexi's side, and moved around Zhao Kexi's dance, just like the scene of a fairy descending from Yaotai. The one who arrived was not a dancer at all, but a fairy!
Even the Empress Dowager couldn't help but be amazed, she didn't expect that Zhao Kexi was such a hidden woman, no one could see her miraculousness at all!
Shang Kelan hadn't played like this for a long time, and her mind seemed to have reached a certain level. She couldn't help looking at Zhang Ruxue, and Zhang Ruxue's eyes were also slightly bright, and she looked up at her at the right time.

The eyes of the two collided, and there seemed to be a resonance in the sound of the piano. There was a feeling of meeting a bosom friend in a foreign land. This song is getting better and better!

Immediately, Shang Kelan smiled slightly at Zhang Ruxue, and Zhang Ruxue nodded to her. The speed of their hands changed from slow to fast, and the sound of the piano became more rapid, as if they were about to reach a climax. Grab it!
Everyone stared at the stage intently, and no one would look away first!

Suddenly, at the moment when playing the piano was on the rise, when Shang Kelan was about to show off his skills, he felt nauseated in his heart, as if something was about to come out of his throat!
Shang Kelan's heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling surged up.

Qin in front of her eyes was slowly becoming blurred.

In order not to affect the ensemble of this song and Zhang Ruxue, Shang Kelan braced herself and bit her tongue so hard that even the tip of her tongue was bloodshot!
(End of this chapter)