Chapter 2 Tragedy unfolds

…… Boom..."There was another drum in my ears.

"Ding, knock..."

The sound of this music was very peculiar, and Shen Ya couldn't figure out what kind of dance Ruan Rui was going to dance for a while, so she just looked at Ruan Rui in amazement and smiled, and came to the center of the hall with light dance steps.

Accompanying Ruan Rui were four women in dark black silk shirts, each of whom was very beautiful, but compared with Ruan Rui, it was still incomparable.

In addition, in the four corners of the main hall, I don't know when four drum racks were placed, and there were four women dressed in white holding a pair of drumsticks.

Ruan Rui wore a white silk shirt that looked very light, with long sleeves.

She first looked at the three people seated, and then turned around, and when everyone in the hall was unsure and didn't know what her battle was for, Ruan Rui suddenly flicked her sleeves, followed by a rapid drum sound.

The sleeves are very long, about two or three meters long, but she can fold them freely.

"Knock, knock, knock." Ruan Rui's dance steps began to move with the sound of drums, waving with long sleeves, light and elegant, and with her head hanging down on her shoulders, the green silk that had not been decorated at all also danced with the wind.

Shen Ya looked at Ruan Rui, who was beautiful not far away in front of her, and couldn't help but stop breathing for a while.

The drums were very rhythmic, and Ruan Rui danced in the center of the hall with the drums, with that kind of selfless look, almost everyone present couldn't help but hold their breath, and didn't dare to disturb in any way.

At this moment, there was another "ding" sound in the hall, and then there was a sound. I saw four women in black silk shirts open a transparent white canvas about two feet long.

The four men looked at each of the four corners and placed the white transparent canvas across the ground.

Black and white, originally with a strong visual effect. From afar, it looks like an ink painting.

Shen Ya only saw it at this time, and it turned out that not far from Ruan Rui, an inkstone was placed. It was filled with black ink. Ruan Rui's toes were dipped in ink, stepping on the white canvas.

The dance steps are messy. There are black footprints on the canvas.

The drums suddenly took a sharp turn, and each of the four women grabbed a corner of the canvas and erected it.

Ruan Rui's expression was constricted, her sleeves were long, and her body jumped up lightly, and she saw that the strong sleeves were stained with ink, messy and seemingly irregular on the white canvas. And so on and so forth. The dance steps are getting faster and faster, and the sleeves are waving faster and faster, and the people watching are dizzying.

When the drumming finally stopped, Ruan Rui finally folded her sleeves, and when she looked at the white canvas, an ink painting of green mountains jumped onto the canvas.

When she saw this painting, for some reason, Shen Ya felt that her hairs were about to stand on end. She had never seen such a spectacular scene.

It was probably because this dance was so shocking that the hall suddenly fell silent.

It wasn't until a moment later that I heard someone among the ministers start to exclaim: "Good." Okay, this dance is amazing. ”

"yes, yes." Someone began to chim.

Shen Ya was also shocked by Ruan Rui's talent for a long time before she came back to her senses, and the woman on the stage in front of her gasped lightly. But there was a look of pride on his face.

"Ruan Xiang, your daughter... Not bad! The minister's family discussed for a long time before they heard Emperor Zhouzong speak lightly, although he said it to Ruan Xiang, his eyes were firmly fixed on Ruan Rui, as if he was a wolf, staring at the prey that he had finally found.

Not good! This Zhou Emperor Zong, won't he take a fancy to Ruan Rui.

Shen Ya saw that Emperor Zhouzong looked at Ruan Rui with something wrong this time, and always felt that things might have to deviate from the original track.

Sure enough, Shen Ya looked up and saw that Ruan Guifei's face was not very good.

As for the queen, she maintained an unfathomable smile throughout the whole process, and she didn't know what she was thinking!

"Your Majesty, Rui'er dances so well, which prince do you want to point her to?" Ruan Guifei seemed to sense the emperor's intentions, turned her head and smiled, and asked jokingly.

When Emperor Zhouzong heard this, he groaned and said with a smile: "Don't worry, don't worry." ”

When Ruan Guifei heard the prince say this, the smile on her face froze, and it took a long time to recover, purse her lips, but she stopped talking. She knows Zhou Zong's temper, she can only follow him in everything, and she can't disobey him, otherwise... She is likely to be like the women in the palace who have made mistakes, and will either be stabbed to death by him or imprisoned in the cold palace.

Over the years, the reason why she has been able to climb to the position of the concubine step by step, and even be able to compete with the queen, is precisely because she has figured out Zhou Zong's temperament.

Zhou Zong was vague about her inquiries at the moment, obviously already interested in Rui'er. This, what to do?

Ruan Guifei's eyes showed a trace of anxiety, thinking that Ruan Rui did not obediently listen to her instructions, and tried her best to be low-key and unassuming, but she didn't want to, she still chose that dance, Ruan Guifei couldn't help but glared at Ruan Rui fiercely, seeing that she was also worried, she snorted coldly in her heart: Now I know that I am in trouble!

As early as tonight's scarlet dance, Ruan Guifei faintly smelled the smell of conspiracy. Although Scarlet Dance was born to her, she was raised by the queen since she was a child, and after she gave birth to Scarlet Dance, her body was very weak for a while, not to mention taking care of Scarlet Dance, it was difficult to even get out of bed.

This also gave the queen an opportunity to take advantage of her scarlet dance. It's a pity that her health hasn't gotten better for a long time, and it took a few years to gradually get better, but at this time, Scarlet Dance was only willing to recognize the queen as the queen mother, and refused to return to her biological mother. The emperor saw that Scarlet Dance was crying and refused to go back, so he simply let the queen continue to raise it.

God knows how long she hid under the covers and cried alone at nights when her daughters weren't around. If it weren't for her son Zhao Kuang by her side, she even doubted that she would collapse because of this.

It is precisely because of this that she hated the queen and took away her daughter. Now she has climbed to the position of the concubine step by step, which is also due to her difficulties everywhere back then!

The scarlet dance must have been ordered by the queen to appear and dance that dance.

Ruan Rui was already high-spirited, and she didn't want to be compared to others everywhere, she had already appeared in the scarlet dance and faintly overpowered her, and then there was a Cao Xin'er dance crown who was much lower than her, so she naturally refused to let herself be wronged.

Ruan Rui's mother, Mrs. Ruan. At this moment, she also looked anxious, she was not a fool, she naturally saw what Emperor Zhouzong meant. But. Her family Rui'er is only seventeen years old, and Zhou Zong is nearly fifty years old, if she is really recruited into the palace. But how good!!

"Don't be in a hurry, ma'am. Things may turn around. Lord Ruan saw that his wife was anxious on the side, and he comforted.

Ruan Rui withdrew from the field under the strange gaze of everyone. Although she overwhelmed the crowd with her dancing skills tonight, it is unknown what her fate will be.

Although tonight is to choose a concubine for the prince, if the emperor takes a fancy to one or two women. It is not indispensable to recruit them into the palace.

Was Ruan Rui the last to appear?

Shen Ya originally thought that after Ruan Rui appeared, there would be other people, but after waiting for a long time, she didn't see a woman enter the hall.

Ruan Rui's dance once again made the atmosphere in the hall a little awkward. The reason, naturally, is that Emperor Zhouzong was lustful and committed it again!

Shen Ya felt strange, it was said that Emperor Zhou Zong was a Ming monarch in his early years. The country is also very prosperous under his rule, why do you want to recruit a woman into the palace now? Is this still the Ming Jun in the mouths of the common people?

Could it be that he is also like many emperors in history, after a long time, people are lazy. Greedy for enjoyment? Arrogance and lasciviousness are the biggest taboo of being an emperor, doesn't Emperor Zhouzong know this time?

Or was it something that made him change his values?

Shen Ya knew that some people would change their original values because of some things, but I don't know if Emperor Zhou Zong is this kind of person!

However, I heard Shu Ya say that after the death of the late concubine, Emperor Zhouzong killed a palace person overnight, and later his personality became very obedient and treacherous, perhaps, since that time, he has changed as a person.

The atmosphere in the hall was awkward, but Emperor Zhouzong was suddenly unaware, holding a wine glass and laughing with the ministers. Especially with Ruan Guifei and Ruan Rui's father, Prime Minister Ruan, they talked very lively.

Prime Minister Ruan was bitter in his heart, but he could only accompany Zhou Zong with a smiling face, no way, who made the family the emperor.

As for the prince who was originally the protagonist on the other side, Shen Ya really felt as if they were like outsiders, and they didn't care about tonight's events at all. Drinking and drinking, eating and eating, chatting and chatting, as if the concubine had nothing to do with them.

During this period, Shen Ya secretly looked at Zhao Jin sitting opposite more than once, and saw that he had been indifferent from beginning to end, even if the beauties in the hall were like clouds, he sat down like an old monk, drank indifferently, and occasionally talked with the third prince and the eighth prince beside him. I didn't pay attention to the beautiful fairy-like women that flashed in front of me.

Is it really that pure-hearted? I don't know if it's pretended. Shen Ya saw his indifferent expression, and for some reason, she was a little happy in her heart. Even the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and his eyes were full of smiles, but he didn't realize it. Although I always want to wonder if he is pretending, I am still very happy in my heart.

It's just that, after all, this embarrassing atmosphere needs someone to come out to break it, and this time, no one will stand up as bravely as Duan Yunya and use her talent to divert everyone's attention, so if someone wants to break the embarrassment, someone always needs to stand up. Even if the person is not willing.

And this person became Shen Ya very sadly.

She was originally pondering the thoughts of Duan Jin opposite, but before she could come back to her senses, she heard someone behind her suddenly say loudly: "Have all the show girls who entered the palace tonight performed one by one?" What does this official think, it seems that there is one less! ”

This man's voice was loud, but this small voice smashed into the lake like a small stone in this already quiet hall, causing ripples.

No, as soon as the man's words fell, he heard someone in the main hall begin to echo him.

"Yes, this official also thinks that there is one less."

"There really is one less."

Listening to this group of people pretending to want to watch a good show, Shen Ya hated and despised at the same time. couldn't help but scold in my heart: It's not for your son to choose a concubine, what are you involved in. Besides, how do you know how many people came to the village to run for election this time, and it was clearly against her, this group of people is really hateful!

Also, this old fox is really not good, at this time, no one has stood up for him?

"Oh? Is there one missing? When Emperor Zhouzong heard someone in the crowd say this, he couldn't help but be curious, could there be someone who didn't want to be his daughter-in-law, so he refused to perform? Emperor Zhouzong twisted his eyebrows a little displeased, turned his head to the empress on the side and asked, "Empress." What Zhong Aiqing said is true? ”

Seeing that Zhou Zong's face seemed to be unswerving, the queen put on a smile and said, "Your Majesty, there is indeed another one." It's just that... There is something special about this one. Forget it. ”

"Oh, who is it? You can tell me to hear it. When Zhou Zong heard the queen say this, he was even more interested. Leaning sideways, he asked.

The queen was about to speak, but saw Duanhou stand up.

"Go back to the emperor. This person is the minister's daughter-Duan Geya. ”

"Duan Aiqing? Is it your daughter? Why, she doesn't want to be my daughter-in-law? Emperor Zhouzong obviously didn't expect it to be Duanhou's daughter, and his face couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Definitely. The daughter of the minister was unable to speak because of the occasional cold the day before yesterday, and her throat was injured, so..."When Duanhou said that his daughter's throat was injured, there was a very sad expression on his face. In addition, there is also a touch of embarrassment and shame.

When Zhou Zong saw Aichen's expression, he suddenly felt a little unbearable, and his tone softened: "That's the case, then that's it, it's a pity, Duan Aiqing's daughter, I believe, it must be good." ”

"Thank you for your kindness." Seeing that the emperor no longer pursued it, Duanhou was a little grateful and said.

Duan Hou finished speaking. He sat down again.

Nani? How easy it was to solve? This... Isn't that too cheating?

Duanhou is really powerful, he knows how to grasp the psychology of Emperor Zhouzong cherishing him as a hero, and deliberately performed a heartfelt appearance of loving his daughter in front of the emperor, making Zhou Zong think that Duanhou was already sad because his beloved daughter hurt his throat. Therefore, I can't bear to embarrass him anymore.

It's just that... It's just that Zhou Zong is willing, but it's not enough. Above this court, how many pairs of eyes are staring at Duanhou tightly, and there are not a few people who want to see his jokes. Therefore, it is not easy for Duanhou to mix up with it so simply.

Sure enough, as soon as Duanhou sat down, a minister next to him said with a slightly disdainful tone: "It's just that my throat is injured, and it's not hurt elsewhere, so why can't I perform." ”

"yes. Oh, yes. ”

"Your Majesty, I heard that Duanhou loves him very much, presumably this seventh lady of Duanfu must have something extraordinary, why should Duanhou be modest and hide, is it possible... You don't even look down on the royal family, so you don't want your daughter to marry into the royal family? ”

The person who spoke was very cunning, and he was so despised that he looked down on the royal family, and when this big hat was buttoned down, it was difficult for the marquis to defend himself. Indeed, it is rumored that Miss Seven only hurt her throat, and other places are all good.

It's just that... Everyone knows that the seventh lady of Duanfu is the daughter of Duanhou brought into the mansion from the people, and she has been raised in the people, and she can raise an excellent daughter, this group of people is nothing more than looking at this, and wants to make Shen Ya ugly, and Duanhou and Duanfu are embarrassed.

Shen Ya listened to the tone of the man's tone, and she was so angry that she really wanted to go up and slap the man, did you frame someone like this?

Not to mention that Shen Ya was not light, even Duan Shuya and the other sisters who came had very ugly faces.

It's just that these sisters, except for Duan Shuya and Duan Yunya, all blamed Shen Ya and blamed her for losing Duanfu's face.

They don't want to think about who made so many political enemies in the officialdom, and she was forced to be like this!

"This..."Emperor Zhouzong heard what the people below said, and he didn't know what to say for a while, he pondered slightly, looked at Duanhou and said, "Duanaiqing... Is that what he says? ”

When Duanhou said this just now, a trace of fierceness flashed in his eyes, and when he heard Zhou Zong's inquiry, he stood up with a sincere look of fear and said: "Your Majesty, the minister naturally doesn't mean this, ask Your Majesty to learn from it." It's just a little girl..."

When Duanhou said this, he didn't know what to do. He couldn't say that Shen Ya really didn't have any talent at all. He can't afford to lose this man... So, for a while, he was a little speechless.

When some of the courtiers saw this, they couldn't help but start gloating.

However, there were some ministers who shook their heads and sighed, secretly sighing that this group of people did not know life and death, and did not know the means of this prince. I provoked him tonight, and I am afraid that there will be no good fruit to eat in the future.

Thinking that someone would support them, they didn't want to think about how a person who could make Emperor Zhouzong defend him everywhere was as simple as he seemed.

Emperor Zhouzong couldn't say why for a while when he saw him, although he wanted to defend him, but he couldn't at the moment. So he thought about it for a while, and said to the bottom: "Which is the seventh lady of Duanfu, stand up and show me." ”

When Shen Ya heard Emperor Zhouzong call her, her heart tightened, and she paused for a long time, until Shu Ya quietly pulled the corner of her clothes next to her, and she came back to her senses. Reluctantly calming herself, Shen Ya slowly stood up, and bowed to the three people in the hall with the most standard court etiquette she had learned from Mama Li.

Zhou Zong waited for a long time before he saw a woman standing not far from Duanhou, the woman looked very delicate, but at first glance she was not a beauty who captivated the country and the city.

But... Emperor Zhouzong looked at her carefully, and felt that this woman had an aura that was different from ordinary people, and she felt very comfortable looking at her.

Emperor Zhou Zong has always been very confident in his ability to recognize people, and he consciously does not look at the wrong person. With just one glance, Zhou Zong felt that he could match this woman to any of his sons.

In order not to frighten Shen Ya, his tone slowed down and said: "What kind of talent do you have, just perform a random one, just take it as a scene." ”

When Shen Ya heard this, she was immediately depressed. What kind of performance will she perform, dance? No! Singing, unrealistic, and won't. Performing acrobatics, I haven't learned it. Damn, what to do! Shen Ya was about to cry in a hurry, lowered her head, and didn't know how to answer Zhou Zong for a long time.

Mockery began to be heard from below, and the shrill voice was thick with sarcasm and meanness.

"Sure enough, it's a wild girl who came from nowhere, what kind of talent can she have."

"Duanhou is really confused, it's a shame to recognize such a girl as a daughter."

"Yes, yes, if it were me, I wouldn't want to come out to meet anyone." RQ

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