Chapter 44: The embarrassment of the Mid-Autumn Festival Family Banquet
The two of them paused instantly, and in a snap of their fingers, they invariably let go of the shrimp, and at the same time clamped the other shrimp together, which made Zhang Quansheng and Qiu Yue, who were waiting on the side, snicker in their hearts. But Qin Moxuan and Yue Qingqian became more embarrassed from the embarrassment just now.
The thoughts of the two were simply synchronized, and they just let go of the two together, thinking that the other party might still let go like just now. As a result, the two of them stalemate together with the shrimp.
Yue Qingqian's face was almost inaudibly red, and this was about the first time she had blushed since she entered the palace. But it was not because it was blushing, but because it was too embarrassing, and the tension and blood were surging for a while.
After a while, it was Yue Qingqian who took the lead in breaking the silence and said, "Your Majesty should taste it." Then he took his chopsticks away, avoiding another embarrassment.
Without resistance, Qin Moxuan took the shrimp away, but in an instant, he sandwiched the shrimp into Yueqingqian's bowl and said, "Since the queen likes to eat, then eat more." "The sound is unwavering. He was because he saw Yue Qingqian's rare blush, and his blush made his dull mood a little better again.
Yue Qingqian was a little surprised, but she naturally accepted it, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”
Adhering to the exchange of courtesy, Yue Qingqian also sandwiched a shrimp into Qin Moxuan's bowl and said, "Your Majesty, there are still exchanges of courtesy." ”
These words made Qin Moxuan couldn't help but laugh, but he didn't reject others as usual.
The interaction between the two was naturally taken into the eyes of everyone, and those eyes were full of envy, jealousy and hatred.
Even if His Majesty sometimes eats in his palace, he has never seen His Majesty serve them food, and His Majesty will not accept their dishes. But now, because of the shallow month, His Majesty has broken his principles. How can this not make them jealous?
However, although he was envious and jealous, he was helpless. They only further knew about His Majesty's special treatment of the queen, which showed the position of Yue Qingqian in His Majesty's heart.
Halfway through the dinner, everyone started to move. Today is a good opportunity to perform in front of His Majesty, and they want to show off their talents that they have worked hard in private.
So, someone said: "Your Majesty, today is your birthday, and the concubine wants to perform a dance for Your Majesty, and I hope Your Majesty will approve it." ”
The person who spoke was Sikong Ma Xingwu's daughter - Ma Wanwan, the current Ma Concubine. This person is charming, and his eyes are like foxes, which are especially attractive.
Qin Moxuan said casually: "Quasi." "He was so annoyed with these people that he didn't want to look at them. But at the moment, the atmosphere between him and the moon made him uncomfortable, so he simply agreed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, the concubine will go and prepare." After getting permission, Ma Wanwan went down to prepare.
A moment later, music sounded in the hall, and Ma Wanwan led the dancing girls into the center of the hall in a delicate pink dress. She danced, fiddling with her sleeves and began to dance.
The dancing and music are very charming and moving. Yue Qingqian looked at it with relish, this horse Wanwan's dancing posture was really good. However, if her dance dress was red, it might be even more glamorous.
In the process of dancing, Ma Wanwan focused on Qin Moxuan's body throughout the whole process. Looking at Qin Moxuan's eyes, occasionally coquettish, occasionally shy, occasionally charming, and the eye waves flowed, there were thousands of styles.
It's a pity that although Qin Moxuan's gaze is on her, there is no wave in Ruxing's eyes.
After the dance, Ma Wanwan retreated with some disappointment. She has been preparing for Her Majesty for a long time, but Her Majesty has not said anything.
At Qin Moxuan's birthday banquet, this was the first person to propose a performance, which naturally followed one after another. Qin Moxuan was obviously a little bored, his body was getting colder and colder, and his expression was becoming more and more impatient.
Yue Qingqian, who was sitting next to Qin Moxuan, noticed it for the first time, and while Qin Moxuan was still angry, he hurriedly spoke: "Since everyone wants to show their talents, they can use this to cheer up Your Majesty's birthday banquet." It is better to start with the three ladies and take turns in turn. If you don't have any preparation, you can skip it, and those who are prepared will take turns in order of seats. ”
Yue Qingqian's proposal made everyone very satisfied. This seat is arranged according to the dignity of the harem, and Yue Qingqian's words are in line with what everyone thinks.
So the talent show started with Ye Jingyu.
Ye Jingyu is good at piano skills, so naturally she played a piece for everyone. The music is elegant and beautiful, so that everyone is unconsciously immersed in it.
Yue Qingqian could hear that Ye Jingyu's piano skills had improved a lot.
The next one by one went down in turns, but it was quite smooth, not as noisy as before. Seeing this, Qin Moxuan's frowning brows had already loosened.
Today's talent show is naturally more popular for those who can sing and dance, but the third lady and the nine concubines are all from a family of officials in the DPRK and China. Although they are good at one talent, they are also proficient in other talents. Therefore, for them, it doesn't matter whether they are popular or not.
After the nine concubines had finished performing, Li Yanran suddenly said: "Doesn't the queen have a talent to show for Your Majesty?" ”
This surprised everyone, and Su Nianli, the woman who was about to perform, also pressed it down for the time being and waited for the changes.
Before Yue Qing's words were spoken, Li Yanran continued: "I heard that the Yue family is mostly capable, and the queen must also be proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, right?" I wonder if we will be lucky enough to see the peerless demeanor of the queen? ”
Li Yanran has long been unhappy with the light moon, and she has endured it for a long time. It was even more because His Majesty's care for Yue Qingqian just now made her jealous, so she wanted to take the opportunity to make things difficult for Yue Qingqian.
She wants to see what kind of ability Yue Qingqian has to win His Majesty's heart.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.
Yue Qingqian's face was still indifferent, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, and said: "It is true that most of the Yue family can be people, but it is also true that this palace does not learn and has no skills." This palace will only appreciate and identify, but will not be able to play these pianos, chess, calligraphy and paintings. I'm afraid you won't have a chance to see the peerless style of this palace. ”
She wrote lightly, but her words were silent, extinguishing Li Yanran's arrogance just now.
I'm afraid there is no such calm person in this world, who can belittle himself and raise a few degrees higher than the original at the same time. There are many talented people in the world, but there may not be so many people who can really appreciate it.
That's why there is such a sentence "Maxima often has, but Bole does not often have".
Ye Jingyu smiled gently: "The queen can distinguish between good and bad when many people play, and even hear a few mistakes. This alone is enough to see that Niangniang is superb in this aspect of appreciation. ”
Ye Jingyu's words were tantamount to another slap in the face to Li Yanran.