"Hmm." Li nodded solemnly.

"Oh, okay then." Tao Lian didn't understand the seriousness of the matter at all, and nodded frankly in agreement.

Seeing this, Tao Tian and his wife became even more worried.

After thinking about it, Tao Tian instructed: "When the time comes to enter the palace, try not to take the lead, try not to show your head, and try to reduce your sense of existence, it is best not to let the emperor and the prince see you." ”

Tao Lian didn't quite understand, but still obediently agreed, "Got it." ”

Two days went by in a flash.

On the day of the lotus feast, Tao Lian was sent outside the palace gate by her father and mother, and then followed a group of nobles into the palace.

The lotus banquet is arranged by the Taiye pool.

The palace people led everyone to the Taiye Pool.

At this time, the lotus flowers bloom in the Taiye Pond, and the scenery is beautiful and pleasant at a glance.

Because the emperor and the crown prince have not yet arrived, the nobles are more casual, gathering together in twos and threes, watching the lotus flowers in the pool.

Tao Lian and a noble lady who knew each other were standing together and talking.

"Pity, I heard that you were personally invited into the palace by the emperor, and this time you will choose a concubine for the crown prince, and you are likely to become the crown princess."

The noble girl's name was Lin Qingru, and she whispered to Tao Lian.

Tao Lian was admiring the lotus flowers in the pool, and when she heard this, she looked at her in surprise, "What concubine?" ”

Seeing this, Lin Qingru glanced at her scrutinically, and said with a smile: "Why, you don't know about this matter?" ”

Tao Lian shook her head, "Dad didn't tell me." ”

Lin Qingru didn't believe it in her heart, "Really? ”

"It's true." Tao Lian nodded.

Lin Qingru paused, bumped her arm, and said with a smile: "Have you seen the prince?" I heard that the prince was born handsome and extraordinary, and he was clean, and there is no concubine in the East Palace so far.

Don't you want to enter the East Palace? ”

Tao looked at her in amazement and shook his head decisively, "I don't want to." ”

When Lin Qingru heard this, she pinched her face and quipped: "We are good sisters, don't lie to me." ”

"I'm not lying, I didn't think about entering the East Palace." Tao Lian frowned, "What, do you really want to enter the East Palace?" ”

Lin Qingru choked and whispered a little uncomfortably, "East Palace, who doesn't want to enter?" ”

"What did you say?" Tao Lian didn't hear clearly, and looked at her suspiciously.

Lin Qingru paused and shook her head, "It's nothing." Hey, the lotus flowers over there are so beautiful, let's go over and have a look. ”

Tao Lian was really distracted by her and nodded, "Okay." ”

Lin Qingru stared at her side face for a while, feeling a little disdainful in her heart.

She didn't believe that Tao Lianhui didn't know that today's name was Lotus Appreciation, but in fact, she was choosing a concubine for the prince, and she didn't believe that she wouldn't want to enter the East Palace.

Her father analyzed with her that this time it was called the Lotus Appreciation Banquet, but it was actually the prince's concubine selection banquet.

And Tao Lian, who is the daughter of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is one of the candidates for the crown princess.

But if it weren't for Tao Lian, her chances of becoming the crown princess would be greater.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but think about it.

At this moment, a sharp voice pierced the Taiye Pool, "Concubine Xian has arrived, Wan Jieyu has arrived-"

Everyone was startled and hurriedly turned around to salute.

"Everyone, don't be polite, don't be restrained, do what you have to do, don't pay attention to Bengong and Wan Jieyu." A gentle female voice.

"Thank you, Concubine." The concubines stood up.

Concubine Xian took Wan Run's hand, walked over slowly, looked at the slim ladies one by one, and said with emotion: "It's really good to be young, look at their vibrant faces, it's really the envy of this palace." ”

Wan Run smiled and agreed: "It's really enviable. ”

Hearing this, Concubine Xian turned her head to look at her, and said funny: "Do you still need to be envious?" You're not much better than them. ”

Wan Run sighed, "But I'm getting old." ”

Concubine Xian scolded with a smile, "Your state of mind is old, so isn't mine going to decay?" ”

"Concubine Xian Niangniang's mind is peaceful and kind, so that she will not be corrupted." Wan Run said sincerely.

Concubine Xian was recently promoted, she is the old man among the concubines, and she is also the emperor's first woman, but she has never been proud of this, but has always acted in a low-key manner, and has never been jealous of others, and is a person with a peaceful personality.

In the harem, the concubines had accidents one after another, but she was the only one who never had an incident.

Therefore, being promoted to a virtuous position is worthy of the name.

"You little mouth, you can really talk, no wonder the emperor favors you." Concubine Xian smiled.

"Concubine Xian laughed, the emperor values you the most, and Concubine Xian will take care of me more in the future." Wan Run blinked and said in a low voice.

Concubine Xian squeezed her hand, "I should have said that." After a pause, she lowered her voice and said, "In fact, in this harem, you just need to know how to make your identity clear, it's yours, it's yours in the end, it's not yours, and it's useless for you to try your best." ”

With that, she sighed.

Wan Run paused, knowing that she was talking about Rong Niang and Zhang Guifei.

"Taught." She said softly.

Concubine Xian patted her hands, "Okay, we're here today, but we have something to do." ”

When Wan Run heard this, she didn't speak anymore and followed her to her seat and sat down.

Although Concubine Xian spoke, so that everyone should not be restrained, what should they do, or what they should do, but the nobles dare not be so casual.

Seeing the two of them seated, the nobles immediately cheered up their spirits.

At this time, the imperial study.

The emperor said to Qi Yan: "Prince, in a while, I will accompany you to the Taiye Pool for a walk, I heard that many noble ladies have entered the palace today." ”

Qi Yan naturally knew about today's lotus banquet, and he also knew his father's intentions.

He frowned lightly and nodded, "Okay." ”

The emperor saw him standing with a handsome face and a long body, and quipped, "Are you nervous?" ”

Qi Yan glanced at him in surprise, wondering why he thought so, and shook his head, "No." ”

When the emperor heard this, he thought that he was stubborn, but he did not debunk him, "Over the years, I have been negligent to you, so that you are so old, and there are no concubines in the palace."

After a while, when you arrive at the Taiye Pool, in addition to choosing the crown princess, I allow you to choose a few more women. ”

Qi Yan felt a little repulsed in his heart, but the majesty of his father did not allow him to contradict him, so he nodded lightly.

The emperor paused and reminded: "Of course, the candidates for the crown princess can only be chosen among Lin, Xu, and Tao, and the rest can be as you like." ”

When Qi Yan heard this, a bright light crossed his dark eyes, and his brows stretched, "Thank you, father." ”

Seeing this, the emperor thought he understood something, laughed, patted him on the shoulder, and went to the Taiye Pool together.

Too liquid pool.

When the emperor and the crown prince arrived, the scene was chaotic.

A noblewoman's arguing voice sounded, "It's not me, I didn't push her ......"

"Since it happened, it's useless for you to run away."

"It's really not my ......"

"What's going on?" The emperor asked in a deep voice, his face was a little ugly, and the lotus feast was as messy as the vegetable market.

I wish you all a safe and healthy Dragon Boat Festival, and I will update another chapter later~