Chapter 32: Plum Blossom Banquet (1)
Seven o'clock in the evening, East Palace.
At this time, night had already fallen, but the lights in the East Palace were brighter than usual. Everywhere in the verandah courtyards, plum trees stand, making people faintly in the burst of plum fragrance.
Everyone came to the banquet early. The plum banquet in the East Palace is a rare event, which only comes once a year.
Not to mention, other families don't have these thousands of precious plum trees, even if they are lucky enough to enter the East Palace, it is an honor.
It was cold and windy outside, but after entering the East Palace, there was a feeling of warmth like spring. As soon as they entered the door, the talented women and talented women who came here to participate in the banquet took off the heavy coats they were wearing and handed them to their own servants who were waiting beside them.
After entering the plum garden, I met familiar friends and sat together in twos and threes to talk. Through the glass of the verandah, everyone could see the goose feathers and snow falling in the sky.
The plum blossoms of each tree are more and more upright and proud against the backdrop of heavy snow. Everyone drank Meishan silver needle, this plum fragrant tea soup echoed with the scenery, and they all felt that this was a very pleasant enjoyment.
Tu Shaojue and Tu Xinya, one in a light blue dress and the other in a goose yellow evening dress, came together.
The elegance of light blue and the delicate beauty of goose yellow have attracted the attention of countless people along the way. Until the two of them arrived at the plum viewing hall together, the eunuch guarding the door sang loudly:
"Princess Zhaoyang, Lord Ronghe have arrived!"
Tu Shaojin got up from the main seat and greeted him. Especially when she saw Tu Xinya's elaborate dress, her heartbeat slowed down by half a beat.
"Meet the prince's brother."
Tu Shaojin was busy helping, and said warmly, "The two sisters don't have to be polite, please sit down, just wait for the two of you." ”
The two of them were a little embarrassed, looked around, and arched their hands, "Miss Lao, you have been waiting for a long time!" ”
Everyone hurriedly said, "Don't dare! "Just kidding, the prince can deign to wait for these two, and none of them can't wait. What's more, I heard that the main purpose of this plum banquet is to show Princess Zhaoyang a horse.
The men present all sat upright, for fear that if something was inappropriate, they would lose face as the children of wealthy families and eunuchs.
The prince said with a smile, "You don't have to be restrained, this plum banquet is just for relaxation, so that everyone can socialize and meet new friends." ”
Immediately, the eyes signaled to start the song and dance performance. The eunuch next to him will be happy to let the singers and dancers of the song and dance performance come on the stage. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the plum blossom hall became lively.
Fu Yi also distributed post-it notes to each table, allowing guests to order their favorite songs, dances and other performances. The singers and dancers who came to perform this time are all from the Royal Sect Division, and they are all versatile performers who can sing and dance.
A man asked softly, "Father-in-law Fuyi, I heard that Princess Zhaoyang also asked people to arrange a play called "The Female Concubine" this time. Can you perform this "Female Concubine" first? ”
Fu Yi was stunned when he heard this, this "Female Concubine" is the finale arranged by the prince. However, Fuyi was not in a hurry to refuse, and said euphemistically, "Xiang Gongzi, our family can't make decisions without authorization, and we need to report to the prince." As long as the prince agrees, our family will arrange it immediately. ”
Xiang Gongzi said, "Then there is a father-in-law Lao who asked the prince, and we are really interested." ”
The boys around Xiang Gongzi all agreed. Fuyi was helpless, so he had to say, "Then let's go and ask immediately." ”
"Prince. The old slave has something to report. Fu Yi moved to Tu Shaojin's side.
Tu Shaojin was surprised, "What's the matter?" How embarrassed. ”
Fu Yi was slightly embarrassed, and smiled reluctantly, "Just now, Xiang Gongzi asked that the next show be to watch the "Female Concubine" by Princess Zhaoyang. ”
Tu Shaojin was surprised, "But Xiang Zhongqi, a member of the Ministry of Works? ”
Fu Yi nodded slightly.
Tu Shaojin said, "Then follow what he said." ”
After the first dance program was performed, Fuyi acted as the host. He cleared his throat, "Next, what is going to be performed is the play rehearsed by Princess Zhaoyang herself, "The Female Horse"!" ”
For a moment, the hall was silent. After everyone reacted, the performers had already appeared on the stage.
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After the performance, everyone gave Tu Shaojue thunderous applause. It is said that Tu Shaojue has been studying history since elementary school, and everyone just has an indispensable attitude towards the plays she discharged.
Unexpectedly, after the performance of the Teaching Workshop Division, this play became even more vivid and plump. It can be seen that Tu Shaojue is still a very talented and talented woman, not the embroidered pillow in the eyes of everyone before.
For a moment, the men in the hall who intended to be in the position of the horses suddenly rubbed their hands. began to seriously consider how to make a splash and get Tu Shaojue's appreciative eyes when performing on his own.
With the previous "Female Horse", the later performances suddenly became boring in the eyes of everyone. Fuyi instructed the palace maid to constantly serve some fruits, drinks and drinks, and even fashionable pastries to entertain everyone.
Everyone simply ate their own food and communicated. Tu Shaojue and Tu Xinya have been pretending to talk softly, but in fact, they always inadvertently sweep their eyes over the people in the hall.
After some observation, Tu Shaojue really found a few good candidates. For a moment, his face turned red.
Seeing her like this, Tu Xinya quipped, "Princess, has a man come into your eyes?" ”
Tu Shaojue bit his lower lip tightly and nodded almost invisibly.
Tu Xinya said excitedly, "Who is it?" Tell me quickly, and I'll give you the details. ”
Tu Shaojue was puzzled, "Do you know them?" ”
Tu Xinya said disapprerovingly, "Hey, I thought you were worried about something!" Since I've been wandering around outside all year round, I know almost all the people in this plum viewing hall. ”
Tu Shaojue smiled, "You said almost, but not all." ”
Tu Xinya said, "The man who can enter the eyes of your Princess Zhaoyang will be an unknown person?" Point it out, even if I don't know it, I'll help you find out a thing or two. ”
Tu Shaojue's face was red, and he whispered in Tu Xinya's ear, "The bottom on the left is the third." ”
Tu Xinya frowned, "Just that unruly face, like who owes him eight million and doesn't pay back that?" ”
Tu Shaojue nodded.
Tu Xinya didn't have a good breath and said, "He, compared to Xiang Zhongqi, who ordered the scene you worked so hard to rehearse just now, is a little less annoying." But he's a stinking fart! ”
Tu Shaojue said, "Then what's his name?" ”
Tu Xinya said, "His name is Xiang Zhongkai, and he is Xiang Zhongqi's cousin." served as a cavalry captain in the military department, and his martial arts were outstanding, and he was still a talent. ”
Tu Shaojue was surprised, "The military department? I thought he was a scholar! ”
Tu Xinya quipped, "Don't be deceived by that Zhongkai's handsome appearance." Even if he is a scholar, he is a madman. His biological mother died when he was eight years old, and his father was greedy for women. So, he grew up in a house when he was a child. Otherwise, he would have been killed by his father's concubines. ”
Tu Shaojue was surprised, "This person is too miserable, right?" ”