Luo Changan's expression froze. Under Di Qianao's gaze, she couldn't help but reveal her true emotions, "This bitch actually did something bad under my nose. She turned against her!"
Di Qianao: "..." It's quite fierce.
She usually has a low eyebrow and is submissive in front of me, so it would be difficult for her, but I forcibly erased all the edges and corners of her arrogance, which made her feel distressed inexplicably.
Aunt Mei said anxiously: "My queen, what should I do? Please think of a way, my queen!"
Luo Changan didn't hesitate and said: "Go backstage to stop the troupe and restore the music to the ones I originally arranged. I will try to delay the Queen Mother's side."
"Yes, the Queen." Aunt Mei said, then turned around and went to the back to do some errands.
"Chang'an, what songs have you arranged for the Ai family today?" The Queen Mother looked at the stage expectantly.
Concubine Gong and others exchanged looks, the show has begun, some people should wait, Concubine Gong said with a smile: "I haven't seen a play for a long time, I really want to listen to the play soon, the play prepared by the Queen must be very exciting!"
"
Luo Changan calmly walked down the golden steps and came to the Queen Mother's desk, "The Queen Mother, today I have prepared a Yue Opera that you like to listen to. The main songs are "Strike the Golden Bough", "Loyal Soul" and "Jasper Hairpin", a total of three
A big show.”
"The Ai family has always trusted you when doing things." The Queen Mother heard that it was a drama she often heard, so she nodded with satisfaction, "Then let's get started."
Luo Changan smiled and said: "Empress Dowager, before the big show begins, I and Concubine Gong have prepared a small program to congratulate you on your birthday. The two of us plan to perform an impromptu Yue opera to entertain you. As for the repertoire, you can do whatever you want.
Choose, whatever you choose, I and Concubine Gong will perform."
Luo Changan has recently prepared a theater troupe, and she has done a lot of homework herself. She is always very thoughtful in everything she does and has a safe way out.
Concubine Gong was startled. She didn't know how to sing. Why did the Queen suddenly call her to perform an impromptu performance together? She suddenly became nervous and her face turned pale. Under Luo Changan's intimidating gaze, Concubine Gong did not dare to speak nonsense.
.
Emperor Qianao's eyes were full of interest.
"Is that so? It is indeed Chang'an, which always brings surprises to the Ai family." The Queen Mother said cheerfully: "Well, I am used to listening to serious dramas on weekdays, so why not choose an interesting drama today? You can sing a piece from "The Romance of the West Chamber"
Let’s bid farewell to each other at the pavilion.”
When Luo Changan heard the words "The West Chamber", he was suddenly startled. The blood on his lips slowly drained. Hey, can't he change it to another one?
The original interest in Di Qianao's eyes was replaced by a cold glow.
"The story of Cui Yingying and a poor scholar who defied the eyes of the world and finally got married is something you may have never heard of in the palace." The Queen Mother told the concubines as if telling a story, "This Cui Yingying was originally a lady, but she
He developed a relationship with a poor scholar, and later sponsored the scholar to go to Beijing to take the exam. Zhang Sheng later returned to his hometown to fulfill his engagement and married Cui Yingying after passing the exam. Since ancient times, major marriages have been ordered by the parents, and the matchmaker's words, the actual story of The West Chamber is like this
It's just something in a book, just watch it for fun."
The concubines listened with great interest and felt that free love was a fantasy.
Di Qianao's mouth was filled with jealousy and anger.
Luo Changan was sweating through her clothes. Didn't she and Murong Gouzhi have a similar story in the past? She didn't even dare to look at Jinshang's cold gaze.
The current situation is really difficult to get out of. If you don't sing the West Chamber, immediately releasing the troupe to sing Huangmei Opera will make the Queen Mother angry; but if you sing the West Chamber, it will constantly remind you and the thieves of the past that chewed up ideas, which will make you
I suffered even more cold looks from my superiors.
"Chang'an, let's start." The Queen Mother waved her hand and looked at Luo Changan expectantly.
Luo Changan breathed out, "That's it. I was already treated with extreme coldness, and it couldn't be any worse. She was originally afraid of cold treatment, but now she is not afraid of more cold treatment. But her heart is becoming more and more unconscious."
Singing a song of "The West Chamber" is better than irritating the Queen Mother right now, so that both mother and son give me a cold reception. "Concubine Gong, please quickly sing a song of The West Chamber with me to say goodbye to you in the long pavilion. I will play Cui Yingying,
You play the role of the maid, and a female actor from the troupe plays the role of Zhang Sheng."
Concubine Gong stood up coquettishly. It would be embarrassing to show timidity on the spot in the eyes of everyone, so she had to bite the bullet and said: "Yes...yes, the Queen."
When the concubines saw that Concubine Gong was going to play the role of a maid, they all covered their mouths and laughed, "In front of the Queen, no matter who she is, she can only play the role of a maid."
Qiu Yan whispered: "The Queen is so beautiful. I really want to marry her."
Everyone: "..." Please don't cause trouble, don't irritate the emperor any more, you still think that the whole world is competing with him for his wife.
Luo Changan brushed his sleeves unceremoniously over Concubine Gong's face and sang softly: "Girl, today Mr. Zhang is in Beijing to take the exam, why don't you see me off in the pavilion..."
Concubine Gong was stunned by the whipping, and she stood there awkwardly, unable to get on the stage. She just felt that everyone was laughing at her. After a while, she improvised and said: "Miss, I will lead you... Zhang Sheng is here."
I've been waiting in the pavilion for a long time..." I have been talking for a long time, and my words are incoherent.
"Haha, what did Concubine Gong sing? I even broke out in a cold sweat for her." This caused everyone to burst into laughter.
The Queen Mother couldn't stop laughing, "Queen Shan knows how to make me happy. Look at Concubine Gong's embarrassment for our entertainment."
Concubine Gong had tears in her eyes and was about to cry out of embarrassment. Why did the Queen sing so well in the West Wing? Her graceful figure danced with her sleeves and people couldn't take their eyes away. I was so ashamed and ashamed.
Next, Luo Changan and the female actor sang the lyrics of Cui Yingying and Zhang Sheng respectively.
"Zhang Sheng, whether you get an official position or not, you must come back as soon as possible."
"It's a minor physiological problem."
"Make an appointment before you set off on your journey."
"Unexpectedly, the joys and sorrows have already followed each other, and the two sides of the couple were separated in an instant..."
During the performance of "West Wing", Luo Changan's talent amazed everyone and the whole house was filled with praise, but she could not hide the bitterness in her heart. She and the emperor were at their peak again.
Di Qianao had already clenched his fists tightly, and the smile on his lips was cold.
The Queen Mother was very happy, "Chang'an is the only one in the harem who has won the hearts of the Ai family. She always knows what the Ai family wants. It turns out that she is the wealthy lady from a wealthy family. When she plays Cui Yingying, she is really charming.
. And today, Concubine Gong is treated like a shameless maid by Chang An, which is really hilarious."
Everyone burst into laughter again.
Concubine Gong could only wish she had died because of thunder, and was compared to nothing by the empress. If she had known this, she should not have had bad intentions and displeased the empress yesterday.
"You want to overthrow me, what are you relying on? Are you a humble concubine?" Luo Changan took a few steps closer to Concubine Gong, smiled without leaving a trace and said softly: "There are many people in today's ceremony, I don't want to
Embarrass the royal family to the sky. Tomorrow the palace will take care of you, and then come and see me. For now, sit there with a smile on your face."
Concubine Gong was so frightened that she shivered and felt fearful of Luo Changan. She put her chin into her collar and whispered: "Yes, empress."
After saying that, I sat back in my seat with a very unnatural smile on my face. I don't know how the Queen will treat me tomorrow. I couldn't help but tremble all over and sweat all over my back.
Later, the music arranged by Luo Changan went smoothly. The entire birthday ceremony ended successfully as she expected.
The only thing she didn't plan for was the story of The West Chamber that would push her to Jin Shang's eyes again. The conflict that he and she had always kept silent about finally had to be talked about.
She returned to the dragon chair and sat down. Di Qianao didn't say another word to her. He just drank quietly, one cup after another.
"Drink less. It will hurt your spleen and stomach." Luo Changan advised in a low voice.
"The singing in the West Chamber is good. I experienced it personally and it is really profound." Di Qianao half-squinted his drunken eyes.
Luo Changan lowered his eyes and said, "Drink less."
"I've drank less, how can I relieve my worries?" Di Qianao drank a lot of wine, "Can I rely on Zhang Sheng?"
Luo Changan had nothing to say.
When he was very drunk, she helped him back to the Dragon Sleeping Room, sent him to the door, and told Haiyin: "Help the emperor to go in and have a rest. I will go back to finish the banquet."
However, Di Qianao grabbed her wrist and said to Haiyin: "You go to the palace to have a banquet with Zhou Quan, you are not needed here."
Haiyin quickly bowed and retreated.
Luo Changan sighed, and held Di Qianao's arm again, bringing him closer to the door. Before she could open the door, he pressed her against the wall outside the door, and she subconsciously shrank back.
Shrinking, he pinched her chin and brought her into his sight.
His cool, wine-scented breath fell on her ears. He smiled softly and comforted her, "Sister Qiuyan, why don't you go into the bedroom with me and let me pull your wrist."
Luo Changan felt depressed and uncomfortable, "I am not Qiu Yan."
Di Qianao laughed and played with her, calling softly: "Sister Qiuyan."
Luo Changan felt his heart dying and said again: "Stop making trouble, Emperor."
"Go into the bedroom and sit down, just sit down." Di Qian'ao whispered again. He examined Song'er carefully. He knew what Luo Chang'an called Murong Jue that day. Although it was relayed from Song'er's mouth, he could not say anything about him.
It was a shock, and he opened up the scars in their hearts that had been buried for a year, "Sister, aren't you willing?"
Luo Changan listened to this extremely familiar conversation and recalled that she had been forced by the situation to call Murong Jue brother. At this moment, she couldn't help but feel ironic. She suddenly didn't want to endure it anymore. She had been restraining herself and suppressing herself, for fear of losing
She tried to calm down, but the emperor had been provoking and bullying her since he came back, and she couldn't stand it anymore.
"I can't wait...to kiss my sister's alluring little mouth." Di Qianao's heart was so painful that it was about to break. He could not accept that someone had ever treated Luo Changan so blasphemously.
"Di Qianao!" After Luo Changan repeated what Murong Jue had said, she finally couldn't bear it anymore and called him out by name, "What on earth do you want from me! Why are you forcing me everywhere!"
"I call others sister, and I want to kiss others on the mouth. Can't you bear it?" Di Qianao smiled coldly.
"Yes, I can't stand it anymore!" Luo Changan shouted hoarsely, "I've had enough! Fortunately, please give me a break."
"Let me think about how you will respond. I have thought of it. You will hand in the letter of resignation, you will return the imperial decree, you will step down from the Phoenix Tower, take off the phoenix crown on your head, and abandon me without hesitation.
Let me become the joke of the whole world! Did I...guess it right?"
Luo Changan's body was shaking uncontrollably. This year of depression had made her lose herself, but no matter how hard it was, she never thought of backing down. She said she would guard him, and she would guard him forever. Her body
Trembling, "Emperor... Luo Changan has grown up."
"Let's go." Di Qian'ao slowly left her body, got out of the way, and said in a deep voice: "Don't you like to be a deserter the most? Now that you have been pushed to the extreme, you can abandon me easily.
It's time."
Luo Changan's mouth tightened, and she suddenly burst into tears with red eyes. She hadn't cried in a year. She couldn't hold it anymore. She leaned against the wall and cried like a helpless child. Finally, he forced her true colors to show.
, the strength that I had been pretending to be for a long time no longer exists, "I am responsible, Emperor..."
Di Qianao looked at her cheeks that were no longer breezy, her bun that was no longer meticulous, and her makeup that was stained by tears. She turned into the tearful and defenseless Luo Changan, "
Why is the Queen crying? You made a date for your return before setting off, and the two sides were separated in an instant. Luo Chang'an, when you sang in the West Chamber, didn't you think of this moment! Let's go, won't the Queen go?"
"I won't leave." Luo Changan swallowed even more, and she pulled on his loose sleeves, "This is my home. I'm not going anywhere."
Di Qianao's heart suddenly tightened, "What...what did you say?"
"Since I married you, this is my home and I won't go anywhere." Luo Changan almost collapsed and sobbed: "You can't drive me away. I went to the Phoenix Stage and you crowned me with your own hands. I am
The main queen of Da Dong Ming!"
"Luo Changan, who am I to you?"
Luo Changan burst into tears, "You are my husband-in-law who I have entrusted to you for life."
Di Qianao couldn't think because of the word "Xiangong", and his heart was burdened by the word "entrust for life". He could steady himself by leaning on the wall. The pain in his heart for the past year seemed to be gently soothed by a gentle hand.
This was the first time she called him husband.
Luo Changan took out Murong Jue's jade pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Di Qianao, "I originally wanted to hand it over to you to destroy it on the wedding night, but you were too angry that night and didn't give me a chance.
.I know that now you hate me to the extreme. But I still give it to you. You are my husband, my superior, my benefactor, and the father of my children. But it is just a jade pendant, it means nothing to me.
.”
"Luo Changan," Di Qianao held the jade pendant that had worried him for five years in his hand, as if he was holding Luo Changan's bloody heart. His cold eyes turned blood red. Before he realized it, he had already
With regret, his stubbornness seemed to become irrelevant, "In the past year, have you... ever blamed me?"
"I never blame you, I will protect you. I am right here." Luo Changan said firmly: "Qiuyan is very good, Luo Changan hopes you will be happy. I am not indifferent, I just have no choice.
"
"Stop talking, Luo Changan."
"I don't know martial arts, I can't accompany you in battle, and I can't be your right-hand man. But Luo Chang'an is working hard to be a queen that satisfies you. In order to be on par with you, I really... tried my best. Forgive me, Emperor.
, give me a way to survive."
Di Qianao slowly stretched out his hand towards Luo Changan's cheek, trying to touch his wife who had been neglected for a long time.
Luo Changan avoided it subconsciously. Once her feelings for him were poured out, it would be difficult to handle them. Before she received more bitter humiliation, she took a deep breath, carefully put away her emotions, and said with a smile: "I heard that
The emperor is going to bed with the Phoenix beauty today, so I won’t disturb you anymore. I, my concubine... take leave."
Di Qianao finally placed his cold fingers on her cheeks and gently wiped away the tears at the end of her eyes with his fingertips.