Mu Yexiao nodded, and it was obvious that he was too utilitarian. However, at this time, he invited someone to perform, and she was a concubine, so it was easy to imagine who he was targeting.
Let's see what Fang Xiaoxi decides first. As a master, he will never watch his own child being bullied.
Nanbeibei also saw Ling Qiniang sitting on the field at this time. Beibei couldn't help but frowned: "What does this Ling Qiniang mean? She even changed into an outfit similar to yours."
Seeing this, Nan Nan was also a little angry. It seemed that the people in Linghou Mansion did not take his words seriously at all.
In the arena, Ling Qiniang pursed her lips and smiled. She watched her brother, who had already changed his clothes, walk onto the stage and nodded at him.
Prince Ling also nodded, indicating that he was ready. Ling Qiniang then began to play the piano. As soon as she started, everyone could tell that she was definitely a master.
It seems that Madam Ling is really generous. She even hired a great musical instrument teacher to teach her concubine's daughter the skills. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Ling Qinnan to reach such a level at her age.
The sound of drums began to be heard: Dong... Dong, Dong...
As the music started, Prince Ling began to dance with a sword. The sound of swords and horses, and the unrestrained manner of taking revenge, made everyone feel satisfied.
"I didn't expect that Prince Ling, who is usually unlearned, would know this trick. It's quite powerful. Not bad, not bad."
"Yes, it's really good."
Even the emperor on the high platform nodded with satisfaction: "It's worth seeing, and quite refreshing."
This sword dance is different from the soft dance movements. Coupled with the music, it is really exciting. Not to mention that the emperor and other men have been aroused to ambition and fighting spirit, even women are almost having a dream of the martial arts world.
After an incense stick, the sword dance stopped, and Ling Qiniang's hands also stopped. Suddenly, they fell into silence, and the emperor took the lead in clapping and cheering: "Good, not bad, reward."
Prince Qin was puzzled. This playboy really came up with something good. If he couldn't compete with him, wouldn't the official position be someone else's? This was absolutely not okay. How about a way to divert the trouble to someone else
Before he could even open his mouth, someone asked curiously, "That girl must be Ling Qiniang, the concubine of the Ling family. How come she looks the same as the girl next to Princess Ankang? Your Majesty, who is that girl? Could she also be from the Ling Marquis's Mansion? But that doesn't make sense. Isn't there only one Ling Qiniang in the Ling Marquis's Mansion?"
The person who spoke was none other than Duke Qin, who did not have a very good relationship with Lord Ling. It seemed that he had received some news in advance and was planning to embarrass Lord Ling's Mansion.
Lord Ling glanced at Duke Qin and realized that the message he had sent over earlier had worked. This person must have thought that Fang Xiaoxi was the child of his concubine, so he wanted to embarrass him.
Fang Xiaoxi raised her eyebrows. The matter actually came to her. Duke Zheng, who was beside Duke Qin, also glanced at Fang Xiaoxi and raised his eyebrows: "Could this be the concubine's daughter of Marquis Ling's mansion?"
This is quite direct, but it is a bit embarrassing for Fang Xiaoxi. Fang Xiaoxi's face looked a little ugly at this time, looking at Nannanbeibei: "If I curse, it won't have any impact on the master, right?"
Nan Nan snorted disdainfully: "Just curse those two old guys who just spoke."
He made no contribution to the court and was just a guy living off his past achievements. The wealth and glory he enjoyed over the years was worth the initial investment.
After getting the affirmation, Fang Xiaoxi stood up and looked at Duke Zheng who spoke: "I don't know your name, so I'll call you old man. You are old and can't speak, so don't speak. Or do you take advantage of your age to talk nonsense? The children of concubines are related to one's reputation and a matter of a lifetime. You ruined someone's life without any evidence. Is this a pillar of the court?"
When everyone heard Fang Xiaoxi's words, they all fell silent instantly. They really didn't expect that Fang Xiaoxi, who was so young, would dare to speak so arrogantly in such an occasion.
When had Duke Zheng ever been scolded by a little girl like this? His face instantly turned red, and he was furious: "Whose child are you from? You have no manners and don't know how to respect the elderly at all."
Fang Xiaoxi smiled: "I understand respecting the old and loving the young, but the ones who deserve respect are the virtuous old people. Ask yourself, are you worthy of it? You said I am the concubine's child of Linghou Mansion, do you have any evidence?"
In ancient times, birth was very important. Children of concubines were not even as good as slaves. She had to be treated harshly. Fang Xiaoxi was not someone who could be bullied at will.
Duke Zheng sneered: "What kind of evidence do you need? You look the same as Ling Qiniang. If you were not a child of the Ling family, would you look the same?"
Fang Xiaoxi raised her eyebrows. "Fortunately, you are not an official of the Ministry of Justice and do not need to judge the case. Otherwise, the prison would be full of people who died unjustly. There are people who look alike in the world. It is normal for one or two of them to look alike. Just based on my appearance, you say that I am the child of a concubine. Isn't that too arbitrary?"
"I'm telling you right now, I have nothing to do with the Linghou Mansion. I come from a small village in Xianyou Town. I have a clean background and a simple family background, but I can't afford to marry into the Linghou Mansion. Please don't jump to conclusions without knowing the situation. You'll only lose face."
Duke Zheng's face flushed with anger: "Haha, you said you have nothing to do with Linghou Mansion, but that's just your words. Then tell me, why do you, a little village girl, come to the annual banquet?"
When Lord Ling heard this, he quickly spoke up, "Duke Zheng, you are already old, it is really unreasonable for you to bully a young person like this. She is from my Lord Ling's Mansion, but she is definitely not a concubine's child."
Huh? This little girl has already said that she is not from Linghou Mansion, so why is Lord Ling saying something different now? What is going on
Nan Nan's eyes flashed with anger, and she looked at Lord Ling. Lord Ling also received Nan Nan's gaze at this time, and he was a little worried. This time, Lord Ling's Mansion had completely offended the Bingjian Palace. Just to let Fang Xiaoxi return to the Ling family, who knows whether it will be a blessing or a curse in the future
Duke Zheng was stunned for a moment: "You mean, this little girl is really from your Linghou Mansion, no wonder she has no family education."
Fang Xiaoxi was also angry. She kept saying that she had no family education. Did she really think she had no temper? "For an old man like Wu De, having family education is wronging myself. It's unnecessary."
You said I have no upbringing, I said you have none, it's just hurting each other, come on. Fang Xiaoxi was not afraid, she glared at Duke Zheng, then looked at Lord Ling: "Lord Ling, I have said before that I have no relationship with the Linghou Mansion, please don't talk nonsense."
Before Lord Ling could say anything, Ling Qiniang suddenly spoke up: "Sister Xiaoxi, I know you now have Princess Bingjian as your master, so you don't need the Lord Ling Mansion anymore. But grandma really misses Second Uncle, so you should let Second Uncle and the others go home."
Second uncle? Who is Ling Qinniang's second uncle? Isn't that Lord Ling's younger brother? Lord Ling has a younger brother? What's going on
How come this annual banquet is like a family reunion party? Fang Xiaoxi frowned and looked at Ling Qiniang. This woman is not simple.
The other women were all smart people. They could tell what Ling Qinnan meant. She was saying that Fang Xiaoxi was trying to climb up the social ladder.
Fang Xiaoxi smiled and looked at Ling Qiniang: "Oh, you are right, I already have my master. As for your Ling family, none of us are interested in going back. I advise you to give up this idea. If you continue to disturb me, my master will not let you go."
Everyone was speechless. This was too arrogant. But thinking about the Princess Bingjian, it seemed that she was also such an arrogant person. It was understandable that she would train such a disciple.
They all looked at Qian Jiujiu, who raised her lips slightly, and was very satisfied with Fang Xiaoxi's response. Originally, she was worried that Fang Xiaoxi would be frightened when she appeared at the banquet, which was an occasion like the annual banquet, and she had no experience.
I didn't expect that this little guy was not scared at all, but started to talk back. He was not afraid of anyone! He is really a good guy.
Qian Jiujiu just smiled, and before she could react, she heard the Queen Mother chuckle, "Xiao Xi, come here."
No one knew what the Queen Mother wanted Fang Xiaoxi to do at this time. Fang Xiaoxi put Xiao Yuanbao into Beibei's arms before she started to curse. Now she stood up and walked towards the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother personally selected some dishes and placed them on a plate. "I remember that you like to eat this, so I'll leave it all for you. Take it down and enjoy it. As for the nonsense of those immoral people, you don't need to listen to them."
Fang Xiaoxi smiled: "Yes, thank you Queen Mother for the reward."
Qian Jiujiu also waved at Fang Xiaoxi and handed her a plate of cakes on the table: "I'll give them all to you. You like them. Mother is right. No matter what decision you make, Master will support you."
This is open support for Fang Xiaoxi. No one except Qian Jiujiu would have thought that the Queen Mother would stand up for Fang Xiaoxi and openly support her.
As for the person the Queen Mother was talking about, it was unknown whether it was Duke Zheng or Ling Qiniang. Duke Zheng's face turned red. Forget it. A new emperor appoints new ministers. He would have been sent out long ago. But he was still unwilling to accept it.
Ling Qiniang's face was also pale. When the Queen Mother spoke, she glanced at her. Was she talking about her? If she had already caused the Queen Mother's dislike, her life would be over.
The emperor coughed twice and said, "Next program, continue. Well, let's see what performance you will bring, Prince Qin. Will it be better than Prince Ling's?"