Xuezhen was helpless because of Xiuying's stupidity, so she had no choice but to lean close to her ear and whisper:
"It's really stupid. Once you become a master, who will stay in this hellish place?"
Xiuying, who was slow to do everything, finally had an epiphany.
She couldn't help but said loudly:
"Sister Zhen, do you want to be..."
"Shh!"
Xuezhen was so frightened that she quickly covered Xiuying's mouth and said dissatisfied:
"Why, do you think I'm not pretty enough or charming enough?"
"No...Sister Zhen..."
"Then it's over, huh!"
After saying that, Xuezhen turned around with a snort, twisted her water snake waist three times in one step, and left proudly.
…
Early morning on the eighth day of December.
A ray of morning light immersed the entire palace in a golden ocean.
The splendidly decorated Shou'an Palace is the home of the Queen's birthday.
A velvet carpet like brocade covered the entire floor.
On both sides of the palace hall, rows of tall magnolia candles emitted a soft light, illuminating the gorgeous murals and exquisite tapestries.
The air is filled with the faint scent of ambergris and fresh fruit.
In the jade chamber at the top of the palace, the thrones of His Majesty the Emperor and the Queen were inlaid with pearls and precious stones, which shone charmingly under the candlelight.
On the background wall is a huge mural, which depicts the Queen's emblem, a giant phoenix soaring in the clouds.
Along with the melodious music of silk and bamboo, Emperor Zhu Di, dressed in a gorgeous court dress, walked into the hall hand in hand with Queen Xu Miaoyun.
The Queen's clothes are embroidered with phoenixes, echoing the phoenixes in the murals.
Her face is quiet and solemn, and her eyes reveal wisdom and kindness.
The crowd in the hall bowed to the Queen and congratulated her on her birthday.
Xu Miaoyun smiled and nodded to everyone, and then sat down on the throne with Zhu Di.
Her gaze was like a deep lake, reflecting the splendor of the palace.
Then, the deacons and eunuchs sang, and the Queen's birthday began.
At this time, the melodious sound of silk and bamboo music came from the entrance of the hall, and a group of dancers dressed in gorgeous palace maidens slowly entered the hall with light steps.
The princes and ministers were dressed in gorgeous official uniforms and lined up in rows according to their official ranks. They toasted to the queen and sent their best wishes.
Xu Miaoyun, wearing a gorgeous phoenix crown and harem, looked calm and accepted everyone's blessings with a smile.
In the square outside the palace, a carefully prepared grand performance was taking place.
Various forms of performances, including acrobatics, dance, drama, and folk arts, showed the prosperity and liveliness of the palace.
Each performance is closely related to the queen's character, like a vivid picture, showing the queen's life.
In addition to the emperor and empress, present in the main hall of Shou'an Palace were the prince and his wife, the king of Han and his wife Zhao, the princesses Yong'an, Ancheng and Changning and their consorts.
In Beijing are the vassal kings, court princes, marquises, uncles, foreign envoys, and the civil and military ministers of the second or higher rank in the dynasty and their wives.
Officials of third rank and below are arranged in the left and right side halls.
According to his rank, Xu Qin could only attend the banquet in the side hall, but he sat in the lobby of the main hall.
Among the jade belts of python robes and purple court dresses, his crimson outfit looked particularly eye-catching.
The reason is simple. He is attending as the heir apparent of Wei Guogong and the representative of Queen Xu's natal family.
Of course it can be placed in the main hall and become a standout.
On the day of the birthday party, the weather was extremely cold.
The first time she played in front of the emperor, Xiuying didn't dare to wear the new cotton coat she bought. She was afraid that her arms would become inflexible after sitting down to play for a while.
If you play the wrong string, the consequences will be disastrous.
Xuezhen has also put on her thin dance clothes and is waiting in line outside the door.
Outdoors without a charcoal basin, they were all so cold that they had goosebumps all over their bodies.
The two of them rubbed their arms and palms back and forth, listening to the call of the Crown Prince with their ears raised.
In the palace, the princes and ministers were chatting and laughing with the emperor and queen.
Although Xiuying and Xuezhen were trembling with cold, their palms were sweating nervously.
Finally, the royal eunuch came out and waved, indicating that the program team could enter.
Xiuying and Xuezhen then walked into the warm hall.
The birthday banquet was filled with red light and the phoenix candles were brightly lit.
Xuezhen held her dress in small steps, lowered her eyebrows and stood on the red carpet in the center of the hall, instantly attracting the attention of many people.
Especially the scorching eyes of the princes such as the Crown Prince, King of Han and King Zhao.
Xiuying has also sat down in this room, holding a high-end mahogany pipa in her hand, her round fingers resting on the strings, concentrating on it.
Just waiting for an order, thousands of troops and horses can be heard at the snap of a finger.
Peering up, His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress were sitting side by side, both eagerly waiting to see the next performance.
The nun in charge of the music studio has repeatedly told her not to look around with her eyes downcast after entering the palace.
Otherwise, it would be disrespectful.
However, the enemy who destroyed the family was sitting above, how could she resist looking at him?
But she is still reasonable.
Without moving his head, his eyes slowly drifted upward.
First, I saw the ministers.
Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji, Song Li and other old ministers of Jianwen who had visited her home.
After that, she met Xu Qin, whom she had been thinking about.
By coincidence, Xu Qin, who was holding the wine glass, suddenly raised his eyes and looked towards her.
Eyes facing each other.
His cold eyes were slightly surprised.
He looked at her quietly and continued drinking calmly.
The presence of her sweetheart seemed to give Xiuying infinite strength.
She thought silently in her heart that she would perform the best performance for her sweetheart.
Emperor Zhu Di was sitting at the top, and his natural intimidation was not diminished at all on the Queen's birthday.
The wrinkled eyes revealed a majesty that could not be resisted.
Before she had time to look further, Xiuying withdrew her peripheral vision, plucked the strings with her fingertips, and the sound pierced the entire hall, elegant and beautiful.
The scene was silent, and the drinkers couldn't help but put down their glasses, raise their eyes and ears to listen.
Inspired by the beautiful sound of pipa, the dancing girl Xuezhen waved her sleeves and danced on the red carpet as red as blood.
The beauty in green clothes has a graceful posture. Every time she looks back and turns her sleeves, she is full of charm and charm.
This made the princes and ministers who originally turned their eyes to watch began to swallow their saliva.
To describe it as mouth-watering is not an exaggeration.
Their lustful gazes wished they could be imprinted directly on this beautiful dancer.
Suddenly, the fingertips picked up suddenly, and the situation was as tense as an ambush from all sides.
Xiuying concentrated on playing, and Xuezhen's gossamer dance became soft yet strong, as powerful as breaking bamboo.
After a while, it slowed down in a roundabout way, like a final whisper of regret, paving the way for the end.
The graceful dance posture, coupled with the exquisite piano sound, is particularly dazzling.
This performance by the two of them was undoubtedly the most outstanding performance in the entire birthday party.
Xiuying sat on one side inconspicuously, holding her pipa in her arms and silently leaving the main hall.
On the other hand, the dancer Xuezhen bowed and left the stage in an enchanting manner, and her beautiful figure with dazzling eyes left people with lingering emotions.
