Gold curtain foil, jade beads wall, mottled light and shadow.
As the music sounded, Yuan Yi, wearing a gray-green python-patterned silver coat with a bright face, walked into the hall surrounded by people.
Fang Xu's seat was slightly closer to the aisle. Not only could he see Qing Yuan Yi's face, but he could also see the smile on the corner of Lu Tingting's mouth beside him.
"How dare he bring Lu Tingting here at this time?" Fang Lan sat beside her. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but complain.
Fang Xu stared at the delicacies on the table, as if only delicacies could catch her eye, "Sister, don't be angry. For such a big matter as the prince's selection of a concubine, the empress said she was ill. Those who are interested will naturally know the clues."
Fang Lan shook his head slowly and sighed softly, "It's like rotten wood that's hard to carve!"
Xie Wanzhou was dragged back to the table by Song Huixin in a daze, surrounded by the ladies he had just been chatting with.
Seeing Lu Tingting next to Yuan Yi, the whole circle of ladies exploded into excitement. They secretly poked and teased the discussion group, and opened the microphone passionately.
"The prince actually brought that village girl in, and acted like this, which makes people speechless!"
"Who says it's not the case? I even thought about leaving. Looking at her triumphant look, she must have tried her best to stay!"
"It makes me uncomfortable to be in a place with something so ungrateful."
Xie Wanzhou listened to the complaints from the ladies, blinked his eyes slightly, and asked in a low voice, "Sisters... don't like the prince?"
The words fell like thunder on the ground.
"Is there any mistake? Who likes him?"
"For the sake of a village girl, what is the future for a person who regards everyone in a big country as nothing? How do you win the favor of this young lady?"
"Such a mind is comparable to that of a young son."
Xie Wanzhou's autumn eyes flashed slightly, he suppressed the emotions in his eyes and took a sip of tea.
The top position was vacant, so Yuan Yi took Lu Tingting to sit on the left hand side. The maid on the side hurriedly arranged the meal for fear of neglect.
Yuan Yi Dama Jin Dao sat at the top and said two words in a deep voice, "Have a banquet."
"Yes." The little eunuch smiled flatteringly, then turned around and shouted, "The banquet is on -"
The dancers entered the hall in a row, the music started, their sleeves fluttered, and they danced to the music.
On the first page, Yuan Yi lowered his head and took the grape offered by Lu Tingting in his mouth. His eyebrows were gentle and the love in his eyes was about to overflow.
With a faint smile on her lips, Lu Tingting peeled off the grape skins carefully, getting close to Yuan Yi as if no one else was around, and secretly flirting with her.
Xie Wanzhou looked around and saw that all the noble ladies around him had disgusting expressions on their faces, with the word "disgust" written clearly on their faces.
To them, Yuan Yi was completely dirty.
Song Huixin also looked impatient and murmured in a low voice, "Why isn't this damn banquet over yet?"
"This is just the beginning." Xie Wanzhou smiled and lowered her voice, "Does Sister Song also dislike Miss Lu?"
Song Huixin held her chin and sat in a bold posture, "Although I am simple-minded, I am also a girl raised by a wealthy family. I look down upon her behavior."
"The same is true for them." Song Huixin raised his chin towards the noble ladies around him and said softly, "If the crown prince's side concubine is a worthy one, the position of the principal concubine will probably be fought to pieces."
"Obviously, they would rather compete with a concubine for a husband than a village girl with an impure mind." Song Huixin shook his head repeatedly, "How could Yuan Yi be seduced so hard? Nothing to do?"
Xie Wanzhou seemed to understand, but nodded after a while, "I understand, Sister Song."
After the dance, Yuan Yi stood up, held a lamp in both hands, saluted around him, and said in a loud voice, "Everyone is so happy to see you today. Everyone can eat and drink freely and enjoy the delicacies."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness—"
Song Huixin rolled his eyes, but had to grab Xie Wanzhou and stand up together to thank him.
"Today's banquet, the noble ladies of the capital gather together. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ordered that each family put on a show to win the prize. The leader, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, will be rewarded heavily!"
When the little eunuch's words came, there was silence in the palace, and no one cheered.
The young eunuch felt embarrassed and added, "I hope that the ladies of each family will make good preparations to add glory to their families."
Song Huixin sneered and raised his sleeves to cover the disdain on his face, "A lot of rewards? Is the reward for him the position of concubine? I don't think he is a lot of rewards, but a lot of sadness!"
Xie Wanzhou couldn't help laughing and whispered, "Sister Song, please say less. I don't have the intention to control you, so I can just deal with it casually."
"How can anyone here have other thoughts?" Song Huixin blinked and lowered his voice, "This palace is full of human beings. Anything you and I can think of, they will naturally want it!"
What Song Huixin said was right. All the noble ladies in the audience were looking at Xiao Jiujiu with their eyes and noses in mind.
Half an hour later, the young eunuch held the roster and said with a smile, "Your Highness, this is the roster presented by the ladies. Do you think who should start first?"
Yuan Yi didn't glance at it, but pointed casually, "That's it."
"Yes." The little eunuch nodded and bowed, turned around and changed his face again, quite a bit arrogant, "The first noble lady to appear is Song Huixin, the legitimate daughter of the General of the Guards and Flags."
Song Huixin paused while chewing the melon seeds. After hearing this, he casually threw away the melon seeds in his hand, got up and walked towards the center of the hall.
"Wait a minute," Yuan Yi said, "disqualify her."
The little eunuch was puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask, "Yes."
"Song Huixin, the daughter-in-law of the General of the Escort Flag—is down!"
Song Huixin paused just as he raised his foot and froze in place for a moment, while subtle laughter echoed around him.
Song Huixin rolled his eyes and cursed in a low voice, "What a piece of shit, do you think I am willing to play monkey tricks for him?"
Song Huixin didn't have such thoughts. After hearing this, he went to his seat without looking back. He sat down on the stool, grabbed the sunflower seeds scattered on the table and continued to eat.
Without Song Huixin, the remaining noble ladies came on stage one after another.
No one wants to marry the prince, and there are all kinds of tricks to try and lose.
"Yun Qinghe, the direct daughter of the Grand Tutor, the performance in the newspaper is Water Sleeve Dance——"
"Your Highness, I forgive you. My daughter was visiting the East Market yesterday and was hit by a carriage in the West Market. She injured her foot and is unable to dance."
"Li Changle, Li Shilang's legitimate daughter, the art listed in the newspaper is singing——"
Li Changle stood up slowly, and when he opened his mouth, his voice was like a broken gong. I, like a devil, whispered, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Yuan Yi was frightened and hurriedly asked her to sit down.
"Ye Daoyun, the legitimate daughter of General Fuyuan, the art in the newspaper is sword dance——"
"Don't be surprised, Your Highness, I don't know how to do it."
Yuan Yi was surprised, "Why do you want to report it if you don't know?"
Ye Daoyun said with a cold face, "The important thing is participation."
Yuan translation:......
After choosing and choosing, no one can see it!
Yuan Yi's expression was extremely bad, and he waved his hand, "That's all, is there anyone left?"
The little eunuch hurriedly looked at the roster and nodded, "Yes, yes, there is one person left."
Yuan Yi raised his eyes and asked, "Who is it?"
"...the legitimate daughter of Yongcheng Houfu, Xie Wanzhou."
(End of chapter)
