Glancing at Wu Jingyu lightly, Feng Qingzhuang's face was as calm as water, showing no emotion or anger, and she withdrew her gaze.
After receiving Feng Qingzhuang's indifferent gaze, as if looking at a stranger, Wu Jingyu's dark eyes slid past the panic, and he quickly transmitted the message into the secret passage.
"Zhuang'er, the reason why I appeared with Bai Jinxiu today is because..."
Unfortunately, before the words of explanation could be uttered, he was interrupted by Shangguan Xuancheng on the high seat, which was annoying.
On the high seat, Shangguan Xuancheng took a brocade box from Liu Quan and handed it to Queen Mother Liu, "Mother, this is a bottle of longevity pill that I took in the Qunying Pavilion a few days ago. It has the effect of prolonging life. Now I give it to my mother.
As a birthday gift, I wish my mother to be as blessed as the ever-flowing waters of the East China Sea, and to live as long as the immortal pines in the Southern Mountains."
Empress Dowager Liu was smiling broadly, with crow's feet appearing at the corners of her eyes. Tassel handed Liusu a clever look and opened the brocade box. She held the brocade box in both hands and gave it to Empress Dowager Liu. Suddenly, a fresh fragrance hit her face, which made her feel refreshed and energetic.
"This elixir of longevity is indeed a good thing. Your Majesty is interested in it," Empress Dowager Liu said happily.
After Shangguan Xuancheng presented the birthday gift, the four concubines on the left and right also stood up and ordered the personal maid behind them to present the birthday gift. Each of them said auspicious words sweeter than the other, which made Empress Dowager Liu beam with joy and couldn't close her mouth.
After everyone on the high seat had given their gifts, it was Shangguan Xuanqing's turn to stand up first. The birthday gift he presented was a full-body green jade Ruyi, which symbolized good luck and good luck.
Then, a group of royal family members took turns coming forward to give gifts and blessings to the Queen Mother, which made the Queen Mother smile happily.
After the royal family members presented gifts, Cangyan Kingdom, Dongqi Kingdom and Shengyue Clan presented birthday gifts respectively.
The Cangyan Kingdom is located in the north. The jade produced in the country is a natural jade Guanyin. The jade is as smooth as fat. It is the best mutton-fat white jade. It is warm and dense, translucent and pure, white and flawless. It is priceless. Dongqi Kingdom is close to the sea.
, the gift was a red coral over three feet high. The dark red color was very festive and auspicious. The birthday gift given by the Shengyue clan was a Rudraksha with twenty-two petals. This thing is rare and extremely rare in the world.
When Wu Jingyu presented this generous gift, there were boos in the Chonghua Palace. Even Empress Dowager Liu was overjoyed. She immediately put the Vajra Bodhisattva on her hand and she was so happy in her heart.
He even personally raised his glass to have a drink with Wu Jingyu and the envoys from the two countries.
Next came the officials of Xingyao Kingdom, who came forward one by one from high to low to offer birthday gifts, congratulations and blessings. However, after seeing the three shocking gifts just now, even the best birthday gifts are just ordinary things.
In the eyes of everyone
The whole hall was very lively, and Empress Dowager Liu even stroked the Rudraksha in her hand and smiled until her eyes narrowed into slits.
At this time, Concubine Rong, who was sitting next to the Queen Mother, raised her eyebrows and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, today the princess, princess and the ladies from various houses have prepared programs for your birthday."
The Queen Mother had a big smile on her face, waved her hands and said: "Since it is what everyone wants, let's get started."
As soon as the words were said, the ladies from the various families who heard the words were even happy, and their hearts were eager to try. Today, the men in the palace are all among the best, not only the emperor and the king of Qing are present, but also the envoys of the two countries. No matter which one is chosen, from now on
They will all become the best among men
In the eunuch's shouts, all the princesses and princesses who reported on the program went down to prepare.
After a while, the eunuchs in the palace began to shout based on the roster in their hands, "Princess Huixin shows off her talents."
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman in green clothes, who was as young as fifteen or sixteen years old, walked in from the side hall and said to the Queen Mother: "Huixin presents a green waist dance to the Queen Mother, and wishes the Queen Mother eternal blessings.
May your life be equal to that of Heaven"
"Hao Ai's family hasn't seen Hui'er's green waist dance for a long time. I just want to take a look today." The Queen Mother looked at her only daughter with loving eyes and smiled. No wonder she hadn't seen her just now. It turned out that this little girl went down to prepare for a show.
As the music sounded, Shangguan Huixin flicked her long sleeves and danced gracefully. Her long sleeves fluttered like snow in the wind, and like clear water lotus. Her elegant and moving dance made everyone in the hall marvel. When the last music sounded, Shangguan Huixin danced.
Once it was collected, it was danced down, causing everyone in the hall to applaud.
Following Shangguan Huixin's performance, several other hairpin princesses also presented their best talents, hoping to find a good son-in-law on this special day.
There was harmony in the hall, some danced, some played the piano, and some recited poems and painted... In short, all the women worked hard to show their best.
Feng Qingzhuang sat casually, slowly eating the food on the table with small mouthfuls. Occasionally she picked up the wine glass and took a sip, squinting her eyes and looking up at the talent performances of the women in the venue.
"Qingzhuang, have you prepared a show?" Feng Chen asked as he saw Feng Qingzhuang eating and enjoying leisurely and calmly, without any intention of performing.
"No," Feng Qingzhuang put down the wine glass in her hand and replied simply.
"How can you do it if you are not prepared? Today is the birthday of the Queen Mother, and even the princess is performing. If you don't prepare for the show, if someone catches you, they will say you are disrespectful to the Queen Mother." Feng Chen's face changed, and he reminded in a low voice,
"To be disrespectful to the Queen Mother is to be disrespectful to the Emperor. I'm afraid that will be the case then?"
"Dad, you don't have to worry about this. Everyone in Xingyao Kingdom knows that the lady who is the direct descendant of the prime minister's house is not good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She is a complete idiot. Envoys from other countries are here today. I am not performing for Xingyao.
The country wants to save face, I believe the emperor understands the righteousness and will not blame me." Feng Qingzhuang's expression was indifferent, her beautiful eyes were as calm as water, and she comforted softly.
"I hope so" Feng Chenxiang sighed in his heart. Although Feng Qingzhuang's words are somewhat reasonable, as a father, he just doesn't feel reassured.
At the same time, Feng Chenxiang felt very guilty. He looked at Feng Qingzhuang and said: "It's all because of my father's fault and his indifference to you that you have become so famous. Don't worry, when you return home, your father will please the world."
The best master teaches you piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.”
Hearing this, Feng Qingzhuang was stunned for a moment, with black lines crawling all over her head, "Dad, actually, my daughter thinks it is good to have a bad reputation. You see, now I don't have to be like them. I am obviously very nervous, and I have to be like
It's so boring to perform a monkey show for everyone to see. As for the matter of inviting the master, I think it's better to forget it. My daughter is not interested in music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Hearing Feng Qingzhuang's words, Wu Jingyu, who had been paying attention to Feng Qingzhuang's movements, couldn't help but spit out a sip of wine.