Chapter 9: The Lady of Laurel

"Long live my emperor, long live, queen mother, thousand years old, thousand years old."

The ministers saluted, without exception.

"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is a day of family reunion. All of you here are the white jade pillars of our dynasty, and the purple and golden beams of the sea have made great contributions to the prosperity of our dynasty. "

The royal brother raised a glass of gold bottle, and the spicy wine entered his stomach, and the century-old wine was really extraordinary.

The courtiers also drank all the wine in the cup, but Mu Chenyi had already secretly replaced the wine in Liu Xinhan's cup with water.

She's just recovering and she's not ready to drink.

The laughter and laughter of the Mid-Autumn Festival shuttled through the dark fragrance, the beautiful dances, the touching songs, and some creative programs all pushed this dinner party to the top.

"Your Majesty, the concubine heard before that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince brought back a woman from Fanbang, it is said that the women of Fanbang are extremely good at dancing, I don't know if all of us here can see it."

Concubine De opened her mouth and said that she and the queen had always been at odds, and when she learned that her precious son, the crown prince, had found a powerless Fanbang woman, she almost laughed off her big teeth.

For a while, everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Xinhan, but Liu Xinhan, who was accustomed to cold words, didn't care about this.

Liu Rouhan almost laughed out loud when she saw everyone's ill-intentioned eyes, but because Mu Chenxi was sitting next to her, she couldn't show it too obviously.

Liu Rouhan turned her head to look at Mu Chenxi next to her, but Mu Chenxi's gaze never stayed on him.

Following his line of sight, Liu Rouhan saw Liu Xinhan not far away, and the light of the moon sprinkled on her body, like a white cloak. The elegant temperament is as elegant and fragrant as blue, which makes people unable to take their eyes off.

Liu Rou was so angry that her teeth itched, why did someone always come to compete with her for favor? Liu Xinhan is already dead, and now a princess who is rummaging through the bag suddenly appears, looking at Mu Chenxi's expression, it seems that she has concluded that her man has been eaten to death.

I don't want to be like Liu Xinhan in the past, I can't say that I can't say that I am dumb and can't say that I can't say that I am suffering from coptis and I can't say anything about potential dangers.

"What does Concubine De mean, how can you say that Han'er is my future concubine, is it difficult to let the future crown princess dance for everyone in front of the public?" The queen said coldly.

"This is indeed the concubine's thoughtlessness, because the concubine is really curious about Fanbang's dance, and I hope my sister will not blame!" Concubine De said with a chuckle.

"If this palace is not mistaken, there is a Hu people's dance team in this palace, if Concubine De is curious, she can move."

The queen's graceful and luxurious face showed a faint mockery, and Concubine De, who was speechless.

"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, in fact, Han'er did prepare a dance today. In our place, the Mid-Autumn Festival not only symbolizes reunion, but also represents a good harvest, so Han'er presented this dance, wishing me to have a day every year, a good harvest of grains, and the people to live and work in peace and contentment. Liu Xinhan said softly.

Mu Chenxi was shocked, the future crown princess actually called herself "Han'er", could it really be the person he dreamed of?

"Okay, every year there is today, every year there is a present day, and the foundation of my dynasty must be eternal." The Emperor laughed heartily.

"Then there will be a dance by the future crown princess of Lao." The Emperor nodded, his pride had been filled with flattery from Fanbang.

"Yes." Liu Xinhan saluted and began to prepare for her dance.

Mu Chenxi was a little puzzled, his eyes kept following Liu Xinhan, although he wasn't sure if she was a princess, but he had the idea of wanting to protect her.

It's just that he looked at this peerless crown princess again, this is that there is no place for her by her side, so who should he confide in this love?

"Wait, the crown princess has been wearing a veil, which seems to be a great disrespect to the emperor." Concubine De suddenly shouted, and Liu Xinhan's pace of preparation stagnated slightly.

"We have a rule that those who have not yet married must wear a veil, which is a sign of respect for the future husband, and I am not yet married to the crown prince, although His Majesty has given the marriage, but the marriage has not been completed. In order to maintain respect for the prince, Han'er couldn't take off the veil, and hoped that Concubine De would forgive her. "

Liu Xinhan lowered her head aggrievedly, and the two immediately formed a strong and a weak, and at a glance, they knew that it was Concubine De who was bullying others.

"Okay, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet, so you don't have to say a few words." The emperor couldn't help but warn Concubine De, who had to shut her mouth angrily.

Mu Chenxi's heart seemed to be being blunt little by little, just now she actually called the prince her fiancé, isn't he his Han'er?

Liu Xinhan went down to prepare, and soon a group of beauties with drums came up, dressed in Hu people's costumes, bright as deep-sea pearls, exuding vigorous vitality.

With the sound of music, Liu Xinhan suddenly appeared on the drum, dancing to figure out the shadow, and the beauty was like a legendary painting.

Even though wearing a veil makes it impossible to see her caressive body, the mere act of this dance can suck people into it.

The body is as light as a swallow flying wantonly on the drum, the slender willow branches are rigid and soft, and the long sleeves are flying, which is full of praise.

"What a good dance!"

The ministers couldn't help but praise, they are used to seeing the dance of our dynasty, and now they are watching the Hu people, which is really a different taste.

Suddenly, the music became brighter, and Liu Xinhan's movements became lighter, although the workers had never seen this dance before, but just by a few of the movements, they could tell that it was a celebration of a good harvest.

"Good, good, good!"

After a song, the emperor couldn't help but praise it.

"The future crown princess is like the goddess of laurel, so I will accept the blessing of this prospective daughter-in-law on behalf of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty and the people of our dynasty."

"Han'er doesn't dare to be, I just hope that the wind and rain will be smooth, and the country and the people will be safe, so that Your Majesty and the queen can smile often."

Liu Xinhan was not proud of the emperor's praise, on the contrary, she still maintained a decent courtesy, which made the queen appreciate it very much.

In fact, she didn't look down on this woman from Fanbang, thinking that she was not worthy of her son, but the prince insisted, the emperor nodded, and she could only let go in the end.

"Reward, reward!"

The emperor ordered a heavy reward, and the future crown princess became famous and once again became a popular figure in Kyoto.

Liu Xinhan returned to her place, and she couldn't help but want to laugh when she saw Liu Rouhan's resentful gaze.

In the past, she would collapse because she loved her, but now that she thinks about it, she is too stupid.

Liu Xinhan raised her wine glass and greeted Liu Rouhan slightly.

Liu Rouhan, you can't stand this little provocation, how will you live in the future!

However, Liu Xinhan regretted that his father did not attend the Mid-Autumn Festival party today, and I heard that he was sick.

I was a little stunned in my heart, it was her mistake that made my father and mother endure the pain of the white-haired man sending the black-haired man.

However, her thoughts were quickly interrupted because the emperor suddenly called Mu Chenxi's name.

"Xi'er, you can stay in the palace for the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner tonight, it's too bumpy to go back and forth." The Emperor said.

Today, he reprimanded Concubine De in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, the so-called slap, it is necessary to give a date, so as to save Concubine De's face.

"Yes, my son obeys."

If it was usual, Mu Chenxi would definitely refuse, because he didn't want to leave Hsinchu Court for a moment.

But today he suddenly wanted to get closer to this prospective crown princess, even if he only said a word or two, he could be satisfied.

Mu Chenyi's pupils became dark, and there was a storm hidden in it, but it was just right to be covered up by him.

The singing and dancing banquet is still going on, and the legend of the goddess of laurel is also spreading in the land of China, and at the same time, the legend of the prospective princess from Fanbang has also spread all over the streets and alleys overnight.

The moon of the Mid-Autumn Festival is extraordinarily complete.

Illuminates the entire Imperial Garden.

Mu Chenxi sent Liu Rouhan without an entourage and came to the Imperial Garden alone.

Not far away, the sound of the guzheng was heard.

A song "Out of the Water Lotus" came from the pavilion in the lake, and Mu Chenxi stood not far away and saw a woman with a veil stroking the piano there.

"Han'er?" Look at the masked woman clearly. Mu Chenxi walked quickly towards the Lake Pavilion.

"Out of the sludge but not stained, clear ripples but not demons" The song "Out of the Water Lotus" was popped up by the masked woman with a fresh and elegant atmosphere.

Feeling someone coming from behind, the sound of the piano stopped abruptly.

"Lord Jing."

Liu Xinhan was still wearing a veil, the breeze gently blew her veil, and the roses at her collarbone were not glamorous.

"Han'er..."Mu Chenxi walked towards Liu Xinhan with an arrow step, but Liu Xinhan stood sideways to the side.

She was all too familiar with this place, it was here that she once fell into this lotus pond and almost lost her life.

At the same time, in the same place, the love and love that used to exist no longer exists, and now what supports her to live is only - hate!

"Lord Jing, although I haven't officially married the crown prince yet, I hope you can pay attention to your identity."

Liu Xinhan's cold voice was as bright as the moon, she treated Mu Chenxi like a stranger she had never met, although there was a monstrous hatred in her heart, but her face was not obvious at all.