Because two rounds of drumming and passing flowers have passed, although not everyone has had a turn, most people have appeared.
Although there are many people who are so nervous that they perform abnormally...
But in this kind of situation, knowing that the concubines are always paying attention, so few people can keep a calm mind, so the eldest brother will not talk about the second brother, as long as the mistake is not too egregious, everyone will laugh it off.
But Ke Chaoruo stood up and did not respond for a long time in embarrassment. For a moment, even though he wanted to show his grace in front of the royal family and not appear too mean, everyone was a little surprised.
Seeing that the atmosphere was about to cool down, on the mountain path in the distance, the figure of the middle palace attendant carrying Shi Guo walking quickly had not attracted everyone's attention. Gu Jue stood up and quickly attracted everyone's attention.
She stood up very timely, because from the corner of her eye, she saw a little palace maid who looked about twelve or thirteen years old, trying to get closer to Ke Chaoruo.
I am afraid that few people present knew the little palace maid, but Gu Jue happened to remember that she was from the Huanqing Palace, but she rarely appeared outside.
"This sister may have many talents. I didn't know what to choose for a while." Gu Jue glanced at the little palace maid. Because she stood up suddenly at this moment, everyone looked over and subconsciously followed her gaze.
Then the little palace maid was startled and immediately did not dare to move.
Gu Jue's mouth curved and he said softly, "I am clumsy. I just lucked out to have consecutive byes. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to continue to get what I want this time. Therefore, I ask Your Highness and everyone to allow me to take advantage of this situation. How about performing a song for everyone with this sister?"
Everyone present knew that she wanted to rescue Ke Chaoruo.
So let’s watch Princess Zhaoqing together.
Because when other people stepped forward at this time, it might be out of temporary pity or they might have ulterior motives.
But Gu Jue was raised in the palace and had only been back home for a few days.
All in all, I have theoretically gotten along with Princess Zhaoqing and other princesses.
Who knows if it was Zhaoqing’s arrangement for Gu Jue to take action now, so that the banquet atmosphere would not be affected
Princess Zhaoqing was slightly startled. Although she also knew that Yun Fenghuang intended to make Ke Chaoruo the daughter-in-law of Huanqing Palace, but because this imperial daughter had a pampered and smooth life, the palace was not deep, and she was not her biological daughter, Concubine Min Many things were done under the guise of love and care without telling her in detail. The princess was a little hesitant at this moment, wondering whether she should agree
While hesitating, Gu Jue said with a smile: "Your Highness, just take pity on me. As you know, I am always stupid. If it's my turn later, I'm afraid I won't know where to put my hands and feet." At that time, I was so embarrassed that I didn’t even know how to explain to my aunt when I turned around."
When the second princess heard this, she covered her mouth with a fan and whispered to Zhao Qing: "That's right. It's as if the eldest sister deliberately wanted to embarrass her in public so that she could fall behind her mother."
Zhaoqing relied on his favor and had not paid much attention to the queen since he was a child. Hearing the words, he did not buy it and said calmly: "Today we are all gathered together, no matter how high or low we are, we just want to have a good time. When we started before , you didn’t say you were in trouble. How many people are following the rules now, but you stand up and express your difficulties? Isn’t this unfair to those who used to follow the rules? The mother is the most important person, you If you do this, even if you become famous later, the Queen Mother won’t like it.”
"What His Highness is teaching you is that your daughter is too narrow-minded." Gu Jue sighed in her heart. She always knew that although her aunt held a high position in the palace, she was always at a disadvantage when she competed with the Xuanqing Palace.
But he never expected that Zhaoqing, a concubine, would not give face to her legitimate mother in front of everyone.
Suppressing countless thoughts, Gu Jue said softly, "But please think about it, Your Highness, since we just want to have fun, it doesn't mean that we have to compete, so of course it will be as fun as possible. In this case, I invite you to join us." I would like to ask your Highness if this sister would like to sing a song together."
"Eldest sister, let her come." Before Zhaoqing could say anything, the second princess next to him came over and whispered again, "Cousin Jinxi just winked at us to see Ke Chaoruo's expression. This master is probably real. No, if we continue like this, even if Gu Jue fails to perform with Ke Chaoruo, I'm afraid Ke Chaoruo still thinks of her well in his heart, and it will look like we are deliberately making things difficult."
Zhaoqing glanced at Ke Chaoruo calmly. As expected, Ning Guogong's direct granddaughter was sweating profusely and her face was red. She was so anxious that she didn't know what to do.
Thinking of her mother's plan, the princess nodded slightly and said slowly: "This is the truth. Today is to have fun, not to test anyone in the school or make things difficult for anyone. I know that Miss Gu, you have always been very strong, but you are still very strong at ordinary times. That’s all, today everyone just wants to celebrate, but there is no need to do so.”
Gu Jue didn't care about the knocks in her words. He smiled and nodded in agreement, with a well-behaved and gentle attitude. When Zhao Qing looked away, he turned to ask for the instrument from the palace servant.
Seeing the princess nodding, the palace man did not refuse now and went to look for the Yao Qin Dong Xiao.
Gu Jue ordered his maid to ask Ke Chaoruo which one to use. What kind of music are you good at
Ke Chaoruo thanked him without any confidence and said in a low voice: "I... um... should all be... okay?"
The maid has always been taken by Gu Jue, and she is also relatively smart. After hearing this, she understands that this lady is probably not good at both, and she will be a hindrance no matter which one she chooses.
Her smile remained unchanged and she said softly: "What kind of music does Miss Ke like? My lady said that everything is up to you."
"..." Ke Chaoruo thought hard for a moment, then ordered a song that everyone was familiar with, and then whispered awkwardly, "I haven't practiced for a long time, I'm afraid, um, I'm afraid I don't remember it well?"
"Don't worry, Miss Ke. Your Highness has already told you that today is just for fun, and it's not a test." The maid comforted her for a few words, then turned around and reported to Gu Jue, saying in a low voice, "... Servant, look at it. The calluses on Miss Ke's fingers are probably just practiced recently."
Gu Jue was not surprised: "Since she came back to the imperial capital at this time, she must be participating in the royal selection of a wife. How can she not practice some skills unexpectedly? It's just that she must not have any talent for these things. Looking at those people in front of her, My talents are compared, so I feel more embarrassed."
The maid was very happy: "With the young lady's piano skills, I will definitely be able to compare to her in a miserable way!"
"..." Before he finished speaking, he saw Gu Jue cast a silly look at him, "Everyone knows that she is my aunt's most desired daughter-in-law. I am also here to help her on my aunt's order. To get out of the siege, why should we step on her as a stepping stone?”
Gu Jue is not confused. If the queen's plan goes well, Ke Chaoruo will be her mistress in the future.
Why did she offend someone in advance
If the Queen's plan does not go well, Ke Chaoruo will become the daughter-in-law of Xuanqing Palace. With the methods of Xuanqing Palace, if she steps on Ke Chaoruo today, she will be dealt with twice as hard... Why is this
She is not one of the three most talented women in Imperial Capital, so she does not rely on her talent and character to make a living.
Therefore, the ensuing performance of two young ladies who came from famous families left everyone with great expectations speechless.
Upstairs in Ze Zhi, the others had given up. Concubine De, relying on the support of the imperial concubine, said bluntly: "Then Ke Chaoruo can give up. The daughter of a military general grew up in the frontier. It is understandable that she is not knowledgeable in talents. Miss Jue How can you play so poorly? If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes and just listened to the sound of the piano, I would have thought it was some young girl practicing."
The queen frowned slightly, then relaxed, and said softly: "That kid from Zhaoqing said it, just to have fun. Why should Concubine De take it so seriously? You are also Concubine De, after all, and you don't have to worry about a group of children. "
Then he said, "After this round, it should be Concubine Shu's question. But I don't know what problems Concubine Shu has given the children?"
"The empress is joking. I have little talent and little knowledge. Even if I want to come up with difficult problems, I still have to have that strength." Concubine Cui Shu said calmly, "As Princess Zhaoqing said, today is just to have fun. I don't dare to spoil the fun of the banquet. ."
Concubine Shu was telling the truth, because Gu Jue accompanied Ke Chaoruo to play together... Or rather, after being embarrassed together, she did not have her turn next. At this time, the time was about the same, although some people had not been called, and the drumming and passing flowers were over. .
The next thing to open was Concubine Shu’s bag of tips. Concubine Shu asked everyone to write a poem on the theme of today’s lotus pond.
… It can be said to be very perfunctory.
So much so that after listening to the topic, the Queen and the Concubine turned their heads and looked at Concubine Shu speechlessly.
Concubine Shu lowered her eyebrows and let them look at her, but she had no intention of explaining.
The second prince under her knees has also reached the age of proposing marriage. He plans to choose the main concubine this summer, and even look for two side concubines if there is time.
The problem was that Concubine Shu knew very well that her heir's biological mother was the direct daughter of the Ji family, and she had been tabooed by Chunjia since birth.
To ascend the throne, the emperor must have all his sons except the King of Chu dead.
Cui Lianye entered the palace as a young man and lived in the palace for many years. He had long since given up those unrealistic fantasies.
In fact, she was thankful to be able to support the second prince so that he would not end up alone.
Moreover, although the Cui family is considered one of the top sects today, it has declined in recent years. After the concubine Xiao Cui married Xie Xiaoyu, she was able to fight a little by relying on the imperial concubine's reputation.
All in all, Cui Lianye didn't think it was necessary for his son to compete with the queen and concubine.
She didn't even wink at Ke Chaoruo just now, but she was preoccupied with sizing up those girls who were at best second-rate regardless of their talent, appearance, or background.
So, why rack your brains to come up with questions
She doesn't need to choose the best herself.
"Does Concubine Shu have anyone you like?" After everyone laughed and cried, they all figured out Concubine Shu's thoughts. At this moment, Concubine De couldn't help but ask, "I just saw you staring down for a long time."
Although Concubine De and Concubine Shu were similar, neither of them expected to get involved with the high-ranking disciple who attracted the most attention at the banquet today.
However, as a member of the imperial concubine party with a clear-cut banner and the consort of the three emperors, Concubine De was hard not to be regarded as the concubine’s future party member. In addition, the woman needs to be more reserved. Although she has some thoughts at the moment, it is difficult to say them out, but she teased Concubine Shu, "If you have any, why not say it, while the Queen and the concubine are both here, so you can give it to me." Are you a counselor?"
Concubine Shu hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse. The main reason was that her request for her future daughter-in-law was not to be too outstanding, but to be knowledgeable, sensible, and willing to live a good life with the second prince. There were many such candidates.
In case one of the ones you just like has the intention of being a queen or concubine, it’s better to find out as soon as possible before changing.
So he said: "Miss Luo's family and Miss Meng's family are both good."
Everyone followed her gaze and saw that it was Luo Di and Meng Posu's cousins.
Alone, the two girls looked like noble ladies with slender eyebrows, handsome eyes and a luxurious demeanor. However, they were placed next to the most outstanding clan sister in the clan, but they were clearly outclassed.
The Queen couldn't help but said: "Although these two are good, they are a little worse than their cousin."
The queen is probably the friendliest to the twin princes in the harem.
At least subjectively.
After all, the third prince among the twin princes was not only the one she raised, but also the child with whom she had the deepest feelings.
Now that she saw that Concubine Shu deliberately lowered the requirements of the second prince, she felt a little uncomfortable.
Thinking that the second prince is still the third prince's brother after all, if the second prince can only match this kind of noble girl who is invisible to everyone, then the third prince... wouldn't it be the same? Although the queen herself knew that it was for their own good to find a mediocre concubine for the second and third princes, she still had some grudges when the matter came to pass.
Furthermore, she also hoped that Concubine Shu would be a strong mother and find ways to get a good one for the second prince.
Not to mention anything else, if Chengyue Palace takes over an outstanding girl, it means that Xuanqing Palace will lose a lovely daughter-in-law, right
As for Concubine Shu, she has actually become very close to Xuanqing Palace over the years... at least not as close as Concubine De.
And this is because the imperial concubine has always been powerful. If the imperial concubine shows her weakness one day, who knows whether Concubine Shu will be willing to be so low-key and humble
"Of course Miss Luo Di and Miss Meng Posu are very good." Concubine Shu was not fooled and said calmly, "But I don't know why, but it seems that these two girls are more compatible with each other." .”
Things like eye rim are very subtle. If you like it, you like it, if you don't like it, you don't like it. It doesn't matter whether you are beautiful or ugly... Anyway, you have the final say.
Seeing her like this, the queen couldn't force her to raise her requirements for her future daughter-in-law, so she could only say calmly: "That's okay. Let's take a look at these two girls more later."