This time on the Wanshou Festival, the queen did not attend, and among the harem concubines, Xiao Guifei had the highest status. After Concubine De and Concubine Xiao discussed it, she said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, the concubine and the concubine have discussed, and they will try the piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and your Majesty will ask questions, and finally everyone present will judge the best person in each game." ”

As soon as these words came out, those ministers immediately understood the meaning of Concubine De, and compared the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, mainly looking at women, it turned out that they wanted to show the six princes the imperial concubine.

So, the ministers who brought their daughters moved their minds one after another.

When the emperor heard this, he smiled and said: "Since you want to compete, you have to have a colorful head." ”

He instructed Gonggong Zhang: "Go to the treasury and get four jade ruyi as the color head of the competition." ”

Hearing this, the eyes of the people below lit up, not only was the jade Ruyi precious, but also the meaning of the emperor's personal reward was very different, this was a very high honor.

Even if you can't get the first place, it's good to show your face in front of the emperor and leave an impression, and if you can get a half-word of praise, the reputation of your children will go to a higher level, and it will be decent to say that you are close in the future.

The people below are ready to move, and the concubines sitting on it have different thoughts, especially the concubines who have princes and princesses under their knees, and they are secretly observing those daughters of the family.

Chen Manman approached Xiao Lingwei and whispered: "Biqin, chess, calligraphy and painting, we don't have to go to join in the fun, let's eat more." It's rare to come to the palace, so you must eat more. ”

Xiao Lingwei pushed a plate of pastries in front of her: "Let's eat pastries, the dishes for the palace banquet are cold, don't eat them, so as not to spoil your stomach." ”

Chen Manman thought so, picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth, chewed it, and said vaguely: "Well, the pastries in the palace are really delicious." ”

Everything was ready, and Concubine De said to everyone: "Next, try to compose poems, and those who are willing to compete will go to the middle stage to prepare." ”

Xiao Ling glanced up slightly, and several sons and young ladies went up, including the two brothers and sisters in the third room of the Zhenguo Mansion, namely Han Da and Han Qi, Miss Han Xi.

She slowly picked up the teacup to her lips and took a sip, if the eighth sister-in-law and the thirteenth brother were here, they would definitely be able to win the first place in this scene.

She glanced in the direction of Yang's mansion, but unfortunately, the eldest cousin didn't come, if the eldest cousin was there, she would definitely kill them without leaving a piece of armor.

In her pity, the emperor has already begun to come up with the question: "The most beautiful flower in winter is still plum blossoms, you will compose a poem with plum blossoms as the theme, which must contain snow scenes, and the time is a stick of incense." ”

The palace people lit an incense stick in the incense burner under the stage, and the fine smoke rose and dissipated in the temple.

The young ladies standing on the middle stage immediately began to think, and it didn't take long for someone to start writing.

When Han Da saw it, he glanced at Han Xi, and the two of them picked up the pen almost at the same time and began to wave it on the paper.

Soon, a stick of incense burned out, and some palace people collected their poems to show the emperor.

There was no signature on the paper, so the emperor did not know who wrote the poems.

After reading an article, if the emperor felt that it was average or not good enough, he handed it to Gonggong Zhang, and Gonggong Zhang handed these poems to Xiao Guifei to read.

After Xiao Guifei finished reading it, she passed it to the people next to her, and so she passed it on.

"Okay, this poem is well written." The emperor praised the paper in his hand, and then read it out:

"Ten thousand trees are frozen, and the lonely roots are warm and alone.

In the deep snow in the front village, a branch bloomed last night.

The wind is fragrant, and the birds are glamorous.

If you respond to the law next year, you will be the first to look at the spring platform. ”

Xiao Lin? Nodding, "It's really good, showing the personality of the plum blossom." ”

Xiao Ling looked over to the middle of the field and saw Han Xi's face showing a smug expression, so she knew that this poem must have been written by Han Xi.

Her eyes looked at Han Da again, and when she saw him smiling all over his face, she felt very uncomfortable, so she looked away.

At this glance, it happened to be on the same page as Han Tong.

Han Tong held the wine glass, raised it at her from afar, and smiled at the corners of his mouth.

Xiao Ling turned her head slightly, a cold light flashed in her eyes, that bastard.

And Han Tong, who was diagonally opposite, didn't care about Xiao Ling's slightly indifferent attitude, and slowly poured the wine in the wine glass into his mouth.

The emperor looked at the center: "Who wrote this poem?" ”

Han Xi walked out with a curling nana, and saluted the emperor with a lot of demeanor: "Your Majesty, it was written by a courtier." ”

"You are?" The Emperor looked puzzled.

Han Xi replied unhurriedly: "The courtier's daughter is Han Xi, the third-room concubine of the Zhenguo Mansion, ranking seventh. ”

The emperor suddenly glanced at Han Da next to him, "Oh, it turns out that you are Han Da's sister." ”

Han Da continued: "Yes, Your Majesty, it is the minister's sister. ”

The emperor showed an appreciative gaze: "Yes, at such a young age, being able to write such far-reaching poems is indeed talented, and she is worthy of being the granddaughter raised by Mrs. Han." ”

He looked at everyone again: "Have you all finished reading it?" Who do you think has the best poems? ”

The emperor singled out Han Xi's poems and praised them, but he felt that Han Xi's poems were the best.

Today's emperor is a birthday star, and everyone naturally doesn't want to spoil his interest, so they all said: "Miss Han Qi's poems are slightly better." ”

In this way, the winner of the first game is born.

"Since all of you Aiqing think that Miss Han Qi's poems are the best, then I will announce that the first place is Miss Han Qi from the Zhenguo Mansion."

The emperor commanded: "Appreciate the jade as you wish." ”

Han Xi knelt down: "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Xiao Guifei glanced at everyone, and her expression was indifferent: "It's just a misunderstanding, don't take it to heart when everyone says it."

"Okay, the banquet is about to start, since Han Shizi has changed his clothes, let's go to Taiji Palace."

Han Tong smiled and bowed: "Yes, the minister retires." ”

After saying that, he swaggered away with his subordinates.

"Niangniang..."Chen Manman was not convinced.

Concubine Xiao's face sank, and her gaze became cold when she looked at Chen Manman again: "What, Miss Chen has any objections to the words of this palace?" ”

Second Mrs. Chen hurriedly pulled Chen Manman's sleeve and gave her a look: "Manman, don't be rude, don't apologize to Niangniang soon." ”

Chen Manman looked at the warning eyes of Second Lady Chen, and finally pursed her lips and spit out four words: "The courtiers don't dare." ”

Xiao Lingfeng's eyes had always been on Yang Huijun, and after seeing her stopped, he was unusual, and did not stand up to accuse Han Tong, but hung his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

He was worried.

"Xiao Lingfeng, there are many people attending the banquet today, you go back to Your Majesty to listen to your errand, protect Your Majesty, and there must be no mistakes."

"Yes, sissy."

Xiao Lingfeng took one last look at Yang Huijun and left with someone.

After not hearing Yang Huijun's voice for a long time, Concubine Xiao was surprised in her heart, but said quietly on her face: "Sixth Mrs. Xiao, the imperial doctor has already treated Miss Xiao, and she will wake up soon."

"Are you going to stay here and wait for her to wake up, or will you follow me to the Taiji Palace?"

Yang Huijun said lightly: "The courtiers are here to take care of their daughter. ”

Concubine Xiao Guifei looked at Second Lady Chen's mother and daughter again.

Chen Manman immediately said: "I have to wait for Weiwei to wake up." ”

"The courtiers are also here."

Concubine Xiao glanced at them and instructed the palace people: "Take good care of the two ladies..."