As night falls, the palace is decorated with lights and colorful lights everywhere, filled with laughter and laughter.
The palace people were busy going back and forth. Wan Qiliang looked at the mountains of food on the table in front of him, helplessly leaning his chin and looking around at everyone who was still unfinished.
A line of sight from the opposite side interrupted Wan Qiliang's daze. She followed the line of sight and saw that it was him. There was a lot of knowledge involved in whether she should smile and nod or pretend not to see.
Helian Yunqian had been staying in the palace the day before. He was somewhat regretful that he could not see Wan Qiliang's stunning performance earlier. He did not expect that the ugly duckling could turn into a white swan when dressed up. I wondered why Huangfu Yuexun would choose such a princess. Now it seems that even he is a little jealous.
Indeed, Wan Qiliang's makeup today gave many people a refreshing and stunning feeling, especially the light alienation and deserted temperament she exuded, which surpassed those rouge and tacky pinks, and naturally attracted a lot of attention. Huangfu Xuan'er is one of the few people who are jealous.
Huangfu Xuan'er got up early this morning to dress up, changed several sets of clothes, and practiced various expressions in front of the mirror countless times, and finally made it in time for the banquet in the evening. But when they arrived, they found that almost everyone's attention was focused on Wan Qiliang and Helian Yunduo. She was also a majestic princess of the same country, how could she endure being ignored like this? She was about to attack, but Huangfu Zhuotian suddenly stood up.
"Today is my birthday. You don't have to be so restrained, just feel free to do it. At the same time, I am very grateful to Emperor Yun and Prince Li for coming, making the Qingyang Palace even more splendid." Huangfu Zhuotian held up the luminous cup and wore a bright yellow robe. It is even more eye-catching under the flickering lights. Standing there upright, it gives people the feeling of looking down on the world. This is the domineering power that a king of a country should have.
"Long live my emperor." I don't know who started it. In short, everyone stood up and echoed. Wan Qiliang felt that this moment should indeed belong to Huangfu Zhuotian.
"Everyone, please sit down." Huangfu Zhuotian seemed very happy, with a smile on his face. Sitting on both sides were the Queen and Concubine Shu. They were also smiling from ear to ear, and they didn't stop saying flattering words.
"The banquet has begun!" The attendant behind Huangfu Zhuotian announced the start of the banquet at the right time, and the sound of silk and bamboo slowly sounded. The dancers who had been waiting outside the hall for a long time entered the Qingyang Hall one by one with light steps and twisting their graceful figures. In the center, we dance together to a beautiful song.
Although Wan Qiliang has never participated in such a banquet, he has seen a lot of women. Several of the pretty dancers are ogling in different directions. Even Huangfu Yuexun has received several, but he probably has seen more beauties. , he is no longer interested in this level.
After a few songs and dances, everyone was a little tired, the wine in their glasses was almost empty, and many people had blushes on their faces.
Wan Qiliang's drinking capacity was cultivated by her unscrupulous master, so drinking was not a problem. Moreover, all the female family members drank fruit wine that was basically not intoxicating, and Wan Qiliang was very sober.
"Father, my daughter sincerely wishes my father to be as blessed as the East Sea and live as long as the Southern Mountains." Huangfu Xuan'er had a smile on her face, and her bright yellow gauze dress made her even more delicate and cute. As Huangfu Zhuotian's favorite little daughter, She still knew how to please him better.
"Xuan'er has grown up and knows that she cares about her father." Huangfu Zhuotian nodded with satisfaction, looking very pleased.
"Today is my father's birthday, and my daughter wants to play a piece of music to celebrate his birthday." Huangfu Xuan'er's piano skills are well known to everyone. After all, people who come from the royal family always need to be at least as good at it.
"I haven't heard Xuan'er's piano music for a long time. Now I can listen to it to see if Xuan'er's piano skills have deteriorated." Huangfu Zhuotian deliberately betrothed Huangfu Xuan'er to Helian Yunqian and Tantai Li One of them, but these two people are not at the mercy of others. They have not officially said it beforehand. Now Xuan'er's talent show can attract their attention. It would be great if the marriage can be successful.
"Father, my daughter has one more request." Huangfu Xuan'er glanced at Wan Qiliang with hostility, and Wan Qiliang knew that he was going to be unlucky.
"Xuan'er, it's okay to just say it."
"In such a grand banquet, my daughter's performance alone will inevitably be monotonous. I heard that my third sister-in-law is versatile, and my daughter would like to invite my third sister-in-law to perform a song with her. I wonder what my third sister-in-law would like?" Huangfu Xuan'er said sincerely, not even bothering to look at the schadenfreude in her eyes. To cover up.
Where did you hear about my versatility? Wan Qiliang still recognized Huangfu Xuan'er's ability to fool around, and she really knew how to choose the occasion.
"Princess has won the prize. I don't think there is any way to match the superb skills of the princess." After being called out, Wan Qiliang should show her face, but now that she stood up, more eyes were focused on her. Naturally, she was This caused Huangfu Xuan'er's dissatisfaction.
"Third sister-in-law is too modest. Is it possible that she doesn't want to celebrate my father's birthday with Xuan'er?"
What a big unfilial hat hangs on Wan Qiliang's head. She really doesn't know anything about those so-called musical instruments. She is lucky to be able to make a sound by choosing any one.
"The princess's superb piano skills are well known to everyone. Of course, I can't match her. If the princess doesn't mind, how about I dance with her?" Wan Qiliang wouldn't be able to offend Huangfu Yuexun on such an occasion, let alone There are also envoys from other countries. If she doesn't fight, she will lose the country's face.
Huangfu Xuan'er didn't expect this, but if she danced, she would be more able to make her look embarrassed, so she agreed.
A pleasant sound of the piano sounded, and Wan Qiliang danced in time with the beat. However, this dance was not her specialty. She tried to find the artistic conception created in the music. Unfortunately, Huangfu Xuan'er really disappointed her. She had no skills but no In order to prevent her from keeping up with the rhythm, Huangfu Xuan'er deliberately played a few minutes faster, but all she got in exchange was errors in syllables.
Unable to bear the torture of their ears, everyone's attention naturally shifted to Wan Qiliang. The light dance posture is accompanied by elegant turns and flexible steps. There is always a unique charm in it. It is obvious that an ethereal song is matched with the charming smile raised at the corner of Wan Qiliang's mouth. What everyone sees is like a bird in the dark night. A charming elf, the flying skirt adds a touch of mystery.
A vocal contest came to an end, and everyone knew who won and who lost.
Huangfu Xuan'er sat back down angrily, and Wan Qiliang wiped the thin sweat from his forehead and returned to Huangfu Yuexun's side. The flush on his face due to the exercise had not dissipated, and Huangfu Yuexun was surprised. Time dare not look directly at Wan Qiliang.
His daughter was defeated. Although Huangfu Zhuotian didn't show off on the surface, in his heart he blamed Huangfu Xuan'er's incompetence and Wan Qiliang's inability to understand the situation. After her performance, he I'm afraid that their marriage plan will come to naught. Both of them will fail more than they succeed.
"Liang'er is indeed versatile. I am very satisfied with his performance and will give him a hundred taels of gold." Huangfu Zhuotian really complained about Wanqi Liang in his heart, but he still had to do enough to save his face so as not to live up to his words.
"Thank you, Father." This old fox might not be scolding her in his heart. He stole her daughter's limelight and stole a sum of gold from him. No matter what, it was all his fault.
"Princess Lie always impresses people, but Gu is very envious of Prince Lie's good luck." Helian Yunqian's words inevitably gave rise to many associations, and anyone with some sense could tell that the key point of his words was Wan Qiliang, not Huangfu Yuexun, did they ever know each other? Or maybe they had an affair before, different people began to have different speculations in their minds.
"Did Emperor Yun and Liang'er know each other before?" Huangfu Zhuotian would not allow anything that would discredit the royal family to happen at his birthday banquet. Helian Yunqian's words made him even more dissatisfied with Wan Qiliang.
"It's a pity. I just met the princess a few times when I was temporarily staying in Prince Lie's Mansion, and I saw how unique she is."
Wan Qiliang couldn't remember where he had sinned against Helian Yunqian. His explanation was better than no explanation. Others looked at her with envy and disdain. Huangfu Yuexun even glared at her fiercely. , but she obviously didn't do anything, Helian Yunqian was deliberately pushing her into the fire pit.
"Thank you, Emperor Yun, for your appreciation. I really can't bear it." So you don't need to release your charm anymore, and you don't need to stare at her tenderly with those eyes.
"Gu is just thinking that since the princess can do her duty as a wife, Gu's sister will not be bullied in any way after she gets married."
Helian Yunqian's words were like a thunder to the ground, which made Huangfu Zhuotian fried. He had thought about the use of Helian Yunduo, but he didn't expect that Helian Yunqian would be willing to give up to the princess of a country. She was married to a prince who already had a princess. How to deal with this relationship just posed a problem for him.
"Emperor Yun is really willing to let go of his sister?" Huangfu Zhuotian tested Helian Yunqian as if he was joking, but what he got was a look and an answer that he couldn't be more sure of.
"I came here in person to celebrate An Huang's birthday this time, just to find a suitable husband for Duo'er in your country, and Lie Wang is the most suitable choice, isn't it?" This is what Helian Yunqian was calling before he came. idea, so he focused more on Wan Qiliang. Everyone in the royal family had their own destiny, but he still wanted to find a good home for his sister, so he had to choose. Only Huangfu Yuexun.
Huangfu Yuexun felt like a puppet being played in someone's hands at this moment. Anger rushed from his heart straight into his mind. Why should he be willing to let others manipulate him.
"Father, I think this matter is inappropriate." Huangfu Yuexun, who suddenly spoke up, replaced Helian Yunqian and became the focus of everyone present. The faces of Huangfu Zhuotian and Helian Yunqian became not so good-looking.
"Xun'er, after all, this is your life-long event, and my father also wants to hear your opinion." Huangfu Zhuo Tian suppressed the anger in his heart, wondering why Xun'er had become so ignorant at this moment. Concubine Shu's face was also a little ugly. After all, Huangfu Yuexun was her first choice. She had always treated him as her own son for so many years. Being so impulsive today was completely unlike his usual style, and she couldn't help but feel pinched by his recklessness. sweat.
The only one of the three people sitting on the main seat who looked good or even gloated was Su Zhixin. Huangfu Yuexun's interruption was nothing more than a slap in the face of the two emperors, and there were also envoys from a third country present. She wanted to see it Let’s see how Huangfu Yuexun came to Taiwan this time.
"Emperor Yun, I have married a royal concubine. If the princess remarries, I am afraid I will wrong the princess. How can the princess, a daughter of gold, suffer such injustice?" Huangfu Yuexun regretted it after being impulsive, but when it came to Now, there is no room for maneuver, and how to handle this matter reasonably has become a difficult problem.
"Prince Lie, don't worry about this. Gu's sister is not someone who cares about this. As long as Prince Lie can treat her well, that's enough." Helian Yunqian lowered his stance, but his tone was more aggressive.
"But even so, except for the position of princess, I am afraid that no other position is worthy of the princess. Emperor Yun should find another good match for the princess." Huangfu Yuexun said sincerely, anyway, to put it bluntly, I can't do anything. Marry her.
"Since King Lie doesn't want to wrong Duo'er, then he should ask Emperor An to grant Duo'er the position of equal wife, so as to make up for King Lie's guilt for Duo'er's existence." This was the result that Helian Yunqian was waiting for. After opening his mouth, Huangfu Yuexun knew that he had been fooled, and his resistance became stronger.
Wan Qiliang really smiled now. Helian Yunqian had already plotted against her. Did he know that he was such an easy master to deal with? But her behavior during this period was indeed quite cowardly.
"I have promised Liang'er that I will never marry another woman in this life." Huangfu Yuexun didn't know what he was thinking. He actually used Wan Qiliang as a shield, pulled her up and hugged her tightly. In their arms, it declares the 'deep love between husband and wife' between them.
Wan Qiliang struggled to get away, but one of Huangfu Yuexun's hands was tightly clasped around her waist. If she struggled harder, her long dress would be scrapped, at least in the position where others could see it. He pinched Huangfu Yuexun hard and heard him take a breath of cold breath with satisfaction. Then he raised his head to hide the nausea in his heart and reluctantly played the role of a good wife.
Helian Yunqian wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by a sound from outside.
"Let go of your dirty hands!"