Jing Ke looked at Du Suxi in confusion, his eyes full of concern, but he didn't ask anything. He poured a cup of warm tea and handed it to Du Suxi.
Du Suxi was not polite, took a big sip, looked at Jing Ke and asked as if he was not outside.
"How is it now? Is Wei Qing playing?"
After saying that, he looked up at the stage.
On the stage, a woman was holding a guzheng and playing it slowly. I don’t know what song she was talking about, but it was very sad. Du Suxi frowned. She didn't like this kind of music. It sounded like a dead person, and it sounded miserable. But that appearance is very good-looking. Oval face, willow eyebrows. With eyes like beads, black hair like ink, and skin as white as jade, she is truly a rare beauty. It's just that the tone seems too plaintive and not pleasing at all.
Du Suxi couldn't help but frowned.
Jing Ke noticed Du Suxi's gaze and explained very considerately.
"The person present here is the daughter of the richest man in Yangzhou, and her name is Bai Ge."
After saying that, he touched his nose awkwardly, looked at Du Suxi's face, and spoke after careful consideration.
"Wei Qing is the last one, I'm afraid he's still far away. Maybe, there's no need to compete in this game?"
It's okay not to say this, but once you say it, it's like lighting a powder keg. Du Suxi stared at Jing Ke and asked questions like a barrage of questions.
"Why not? We must compete in this game, and we must win!"
The arrow is on the string and must be fired! Everything was ready, and she really couldn't escape if she was asked to do so.
But…
Jing Ke looked around awkwardly. I don’t know how to tell Du Suxi.
Du Suxi finally reacted and looked around. Only then did he realize that Du Yuanzheng had left his seat. I think I went to see my daughter. Du Yunxi may not be able to see anyone for a long time this time.
When it comes to being cruel and vicious, Du Suxi is as good as anyone, but she just doesn't want to use those dirty tricks. If Du Yunxi hadn't bullied others too much before, she wouldn't have had to do this.
Although the other people were still sitting in their seats, there were only a few who were still looking at the girls on the stage seriously. Many of them looked very sad, drinking and chatting. Something about romance.
Even the emperor sitting on the high platform looked a little listless.
Du Suxi suddenly understood that these people were tired of aesthetics. Although beauty is rare, no matter what you do, you should have a certain degree that exceeds this degree. It will make people feel tired, let alone bring up the interest to appreciate anything.
Just like fine wine, no matter how good the wine is, you have your own limit. If you don't know how to control it and just think about eating and drinking, the final result will be vomiting, which is counterproductive.
With so many beauties taking turns on stage, I'm afraid I won't be able to see them all until dark.
Du Suxi frowned slightly. No, we have to think of a way to get Wei Qing to play as soon as possible. Otherwise, by the end, these people would have been drunk. How can you think of watching Wei Qing's performance
Wouldn't this mess up his overall plan
This Hundred Flowers Festival is said to be to select the most talented women from Tiansheng, but everyone knows that it is just a nice thing to say, and how can they really select each one carefully. This is why women with higher status are in front.
After all, if there are so many women who can become beautiful women, none of them must be vegetarians. Is it really possible to distinguish the survival of the fittest
Na Du Yun
I think Xi was able to win the title of Tiansheng's most beautiful woman in the past, probably just because of her status.
sometimes. No matter how hard you try, your identity and background are the main factor that really determines everything.
Du Suxi suddenly understood this.
She stood up. The movement was so quick that the table almost fell to the ground.
At gatherings in this era, courtiers did not have seats. Speaking of which, it was somewhat like Japanese rules. A low table was placed in front of him, with food placed on it, and everyone sat cross-legged.
Du Suxi suddenly stood up, and the long clothes made the low table belt make a sound of wood colliding.
Several people who were close looked up at Du Suxi in confusion. Looking at that fair and tender face, he suddenly frowned.
Why is it this kid again? Are you trying to cause trouble again
The emperor sitting on the high platform also noticed Du Suxi who suddenly stood up, frowned slightly, and asked in confusion.
"You kid? Why did you stand up suddenly?"
He had been paying attention to Jing Ke's movements out of the corner of his eye. It was also obvious at this time that this boy, who looked half-grown, seemed to be playing well with Jing Ke, but to what extent he did not know. Aiwujiwu, he did not open his mouth to blame Du Suxi.
Du Suxi's voice was clear. It is particularly crisp in the slightly noisy sound. Like a child in the process of transformation.
"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. Please speak up boldly."
"But it doesn't matter."
Deep down in his heart, he felt very, very deep guilt for Jing Ke, so it was rare for him to hear kind words about Du Suxi.
His kind words aroused the suspicion of the courtiers below.
As the saying goes, being with a king is like being with a tiger. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is true.
This emperor actually treats a child with a yellow mouth like this? What exactly does that mean? Many people below began to think deeply about the emperor's thoughts. Only the officials who were as powerful as Su Qin snorted coldly and glanced at Du Suxi. They did not take Du Suxi seriously at all, but looked at him with a look. Houxi looked at Du Suxi.
The Flower Festival is held every year. In fact, the purpose of holding this ceremony is just to select a daughter's family with good looks to expand the harem. By the way, we are also looking for a few beauties to be given to the princes, princes and grandchildren as concubines and concubines. It also shows the emperor's great favor.
It's just that the Flower Festival, which is just a child's play to the imperial court, is of great significance to the women of the world. They all regard this as a great honor and want to get in. In fact, it is similar to the cabbage in the vegetable market. They are also picked and slaughtered by others.
At such banquets, most of them just accompany them to watch the excitement and cannot say anything substantial.
"I think the sunset on the horizon is very beautiful. In line with this situation, I think of a poem. Why don't you read it to the emperor?"
Du Suxi didn't wait for the emperor to speak, and started chanting to herself.
"The flowers on both sides of the Zhuojin River,
The spring breeze blows and the waves wash away the sand.
The girl cut off the mandarin duck brocade,
The sunset will flow towards the middle. "
Everyone was stunned when they heard this poem and stared at Du Suxi in astonishment. Several literati, including Hanlin Bachelor, all nodded secretly and looked at Du Suxi with a bit of surprise.
This kid, who looks like he is no more than fifteen years old, is so talented? This poem is not only artistic, but also very artistic. Although it is a bit romantic, such a little baby has such abilities.
It can be considered a good material.
However, this little kid is a little too arrogant.
Young people, it's okay to like to be in the limelight, but it's a big taboo to be in the limelight regardless of the occasion. This person, to be in the limelight during the Hundred Flowers Festival, isn't this a slap in the face of the emperor
This guy is a bit young after all. Hanlin bachelor Shangguan Haoqi and others looked at Du Suxi with regret and secretly looked at the emperor's face.
The old emperor sat on the high platform and thought about it carefully, clapping his hands and laughing.
"You kid, you are so good at talking about poetry. Could it be that you want to show off your talent in front of me so that I can give you an official position?"
what's the situation? The emperor is not angry? And he even praised this little baby
What is the origin of this little doll? Could it be some relative of the emperor? That’s not right either? How noble is the status of a relative of the emperor? Do you need to show off in front of everyone like this
For a while, many people who claimed to understand the emperor's thoughts were confused. What did they mean
Du Suxi put her hands behind her back, with a very romantic smile on her face. He steadily met the emperor's appraising gaze.
But this time, she learned the lesson and her eyes were very humble. Said in a deep voice.
"Thanks to His Majesty's kindness, such a lowly person like me can enter the palace to watch. Now that I see so many beauties performing, I am really flattered. I am frightened and feel something in my heart, so I can't help but say it, and I also ask the Emperor to forgive me. Don’t blame me.”
This little doll. He is very articulate, and his ability to flatter someone is not bad.
Everyone secretly thought. Could it be that this is for that Jingwei girl? Are you saying nice things to make the emperor happy
When they thought of Jingwei, everyone became energetic. He stopped showing flowers and drinking wine. He even ignored the beauty who was still performing on the high platform and focused on the little doll wearing black clothes with a straight back.
The old emperor actually stood up. He looked at Du Suxi intently up and down. He opened his mouth to praise.
"You're a young boy, but you're quite good at talking. The girl cut off the mandarin duck brocade,
The sunset will flow towards the middle. These two lingering words, at such a young age, you can actually say them. It seems that you are also a prodigal. I really appreciate your free and easy attitude. "
After the old emperor finished speaking, he glanced at Jing Ke vaguely from the corner of his eyes. Seeing Jing Ke looking at the little baby without blinking, his mind was as clear as a mirror.
As expected, his son really cares about this little baby.
Thinking of the changes in the palace gate that the queen told him yesterday, the old emperor didn't believe it at first, but now he believed it when he looked at Jing Ke's appearance.
Jing Ke really cares about this little baby, and he cares about his son, so I have to give him some face at all costs!
Du Suxi said she didn't dare, but there was no look of fear on her face. Instead, she straightened her chest, looking fearless.
Jing Ke looked at Du Suxi like this and was startled. Sighed.
This Du Suxi is really not a law-abiding person. Does she want to stand out and show off at this Hundred Flowers Banquet? Thinking of the first time they met, Du Suxi was dressed in plain clothes and looked decisive, and Jing Ke smiled helplessly.
That’s all. Whatever trouble she caused today, she would just have to fight it off. The old man has always felt sorry for him all these years. Knowing that he is nervous about her, he shouldn't make things difficult for her, right
Think of this. Jing Ke raised his head and glanced at the old emperor.
But he happened to be eye-to-eye with the old emperor.
(End of chapter)