bookcurios Chapter 555 The show begins
Chapter 555 The show begins
Zhonghe Palace
Hall
Danzhen set up the chessboard. "My queen, today, Concubine Mi really risked her life. In order to help you deal with the Queen Mother, she actually told you such a big secret. There are even witnesses and physical evidence of what happened back then. Old Duke Chen is really cunning and treacherous."
Lin Junxue placed the white piece and spoke softly.
"Of course. A man who could manipulate two generations of emperors, stay in high office, and keep the Duke's Mansion in great favor, must have kept some tricks up his sleeve. The so-called evidence in the hands of old Duke Chen is probably not good for the Queen Mother, and he is trying to clear himself. Well, this dog-eat-dog drama is so exciting."
Danzhen sighed
"But Madam, you have already promised Concubine Mi to cooperate with her. Madam, do you want to change your plan?"
Lin Junxue made another move and curled her lips
"Why would I change? Everything is going according to plan. She secretly wants to use me to deal with the Queen Mother. Naturally, I can't trust her completely. Her plan is her business."
Danzhen nodded
"I know, madam. The Queen Mother used to... plot assassinations and poison the late Emperor. She even killed her personal maids to win his favor and have children. How many other things are there that are unknown to the public?"
Lin Junxue curled her lips
"The last palace fighting champion is not just talking! He is just used to enjoying himself, lost his guard, and became arrogant."
In the following days, the harem was peaceful. Since the empress dowager resumed paying respects, the concubines went to the palace on schedule.
The Queen Mother would scold him from time to time, and the concubines were helpless.
On several occasions, the Queen Mother appeared to care about the baby in Chen Mi's belly.
In fact, Chen Mi and the baby in her belly were used as targets.
Chen Mi defuses the situation several times and skillfully resolves it, causing the Queen Mother to look at Chen Mi with a darker gaze day by day. Chen Mi just pretends not to see it.
Xie Yu's birthday party is coming soon
This year, the annual birthday feast
The reason why this birthday banquet attracted so much attention was not only because of the protagonist Xie Yu himself.
It was also because of the person who carefully planned behind the scenes—Lin Junxue.
Lin Junxue ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send people to the people. She wanted to make Xie Yu's birthday banquet different and unique.
This birthday party
She promised Xie Yuding that it would be "wonderful"
Unforgettable
Therefore, Jin Junxue issued a series of instructions to the Ministry of Internal Affairs early on, asking them to come up with something unique.
Prepare some rare fresh things to add to the birthday atmosphere
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is speeding up its search and preparation
There are a wide variety of folk toys. There are colorful kites hanging high in the sky.
There are exquisite and small puppets performing wonderful shows vividly on the stage
There is also the revolving lantern made with unique craftsmanship
These creative and interesting folk toys have attracted the attention of many people.
The whole birthday party was very lively.
Zhang Dengjie Cai
The palace was bustling with activity.
this day
Xie Yu accepted the homage of all officials, then went to Zhonghe Palace and sat for a while.
After leaving Zhonghe Palace, I went to Ci'an Palace to pay my respects.
As night fell and the lights came on, the entire palace was illuminated by the bright lights, as bright as day.
At this time, a grand palace banquet was being held in this magnificent palace.
The musicians in the palace played melodious music.
The palace maids dressed in gorgeous costumes held trays and moved lightly between the banquet tables, serving exquisite delicacies and fine wines to the guests.
The ministers and nobles who were invited to attend the palace banquet took their seats in order according to their respective status.
They were all dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, chatting and laughing, and the scene was very lively.
After Xie Yu and Lin Junxue came in, everyone stood up and greeted them.
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor"
"The Queen is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
Xie Yu, together with Lin Junxue, stepped onto a high position step by step.
"flat body"
Everyone sat down again
Birthday party begins
The entire palace was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Xie Yu was dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe and sat upright on the magnificent dragon throne.
He has a handsome face, a dignified temperament, and a kingly air between his brows.
On his left and right sides sat Lin Junxue and the Queen Mother respectively.
Lin Junxue was graceful and charming. She wore a phoenix crown on her head, and her beautiful face was filled with a gentle smile.
Now, the Queen Mother is in a very poor condition.
Today, I used twice as much Xiangshi Powder to have the strength to sit here, and use heavy makeup to cover up my overly aged face.
Her gaze fell on Chen Mi's belly, and a hint of viciousness flashed in her eyes.
The Queen Mother said, "My concubine, your belly has been over five months old, and it looks really big. Have you been feeling well these days? I think you are pregnant with a prince."
As soon as the Queen Mother spoke, everyone's eyes fell on Chen Mi's belly.
Prince?
In this harem, the concubines who gave birth to princes and princesses were naturally treated very differently.
If Concubine Mi's baby is really a prince, then she will be promoted to the position of Imperial Concubine in no time.
Chen Mi narrowed his eyes and looked at everyone's different looks.
At this time, the Queen Mother did not forget to draw hatred to her...
Chen Mi smiled
"I feel that whether it's a prince or a princess, they are all flesh and blood of the royal family. They are all good under the protection of the Queen Mother, the Emperor, and the Empress."
Xie Yu smiled and said, "Well said, I also think that if Concubine Mi can give birth to a princess, I would also like it."
Lin Junxue lowered her eyes, her lips curled slightly
Hypocritical dog
Like princesses? Xie Yu had seen Fuxiao several times after Yuyan gave birth to her.
She clearly hoped that the concubine's belly could be a prince, but she still said it righteously.
The Queen Mother glanced at Lin Junxue
"Mi Fei, you have been in the palace for many years and you are pregnant. You are a good person."
The Queen Mother's move to sow discord was too obvious. Everyone knew who she was talking about. They all lowered their heads.
The Queen is in favor, who dares to make comments?
Xie Yu's eyes sank, and he held Lin Junxue's hand to comfort her.
Lin Junxue shook her head lightly and smiled
"Your Majesty, it's alright."
When the Queen Mother saw this scene, her old eyes narrowed.
One is Lin Junxue, the other is Chen Mi, she doesn't like either of them.
When it came time to present birthday gifts, this year, everyone's gifts were quite ordinary, with only one or two items being the exception, nothing special.
At the birthday party, Xie Yu praised Lin Junxue for the unique birthday party she had prepared this year, which really pleased him.
When everyone had finished presenting their gifts, the melodious sound of stringed instruments could be heard.
A group of graceful dancers came in one after another. They were dressed in gorgeous colorful feathered clothes and danced lightly.
The lead dancer was particularly eye-catching. She had a veil as thin as a cicada's wing on her face, making it difficult to see her true appearance.
Just a pair of eyes, but revealing a little sadness...
Attracted a lot of people's attention
Chen Mi glanced at the dancer, then looked at Lin Junxue on the platform.