Wealth and glory seek stability

Jian Xi was not the only one who recognized Lin Yun. Concubine Zhao was the first to speak out. She was just enjoying the fun and said, "I didn't expect Miss Lin to have such talent. When she sings, she's even more stylish than the most famous actors in the capital."

Concubine Shu was very displeased and frowned, "How can Your Majesty compare Miss Lin with an actor?"

Concubine Zhao seemed to have just realized it. "I forgot about it. I was just talking about the play. Concubine Shu, why are you so anxious? Isn't Miss Lin performing a play?"

Concubine Shu was furious and looked at Emperor Xuanyuan, "Your Majesty, look at what the Imperial Concubine is saying."

Concubine Zhao blew on the delicate nail polish on her nails, as if there was something dirty on them, and looked arrogant.

Emperor Xuanyuan had an unclear expression and only said, "Okay, everyone stay calm and watch the show."

Lin Yun’s singing skills are real, her voice is gentle and moving, she is truly a talented man and a beautiful woman. When she performed the song, everyone was drawn into the story, as if they were really seeing a story of a man and a woman falling in love and knowing each other.

Emperor Xuanyuan's eyes were filled with nostalgia. "Shufei, I seem to see you again when I first met you. You were so lively, smart, brave and resourceful."

Concubine Shu showed a bit of cuteness on her face, and it was unclear whether it was a true expression of her feelings or just a show, "Your Majesty has a really good memory."

When the song ended, the whole room applauded.

After all, everyone knows that she is the Crown Prince's sweetheart, so we have to give her some face.

"I, Lin Yun, pay my respects to Your Majesty and wish Your Majesty a long and happy life."

As Lin Yun finished speaking, gold foil petals floated in the air from somewhere in the room. The gold foil fell to the ground and formed the word "longevity", which was quite an ingenious idea.

Emperor Xuanyuan was overjoyed and said "good" three times in a row.

Concubine Shu took the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, I liked Miss Lin the moment I saw her. Chaocheng is now an adult, and the two of them standing together reminds me of the time when I first met Your Majesty. Your Majesty is very happy today, so why don't you help this perfect couple get together?"

Emperor Xuanyuan remained silent. Concubine Zhao smiled and said, "Does Concubine Shu want Miss Lin to be the prince's concubine or maid?"

Concubine Shu rolled her eyes at Concubine Zhao Guifei. She was so annoying. She always had a say in everything. "Of course it's the Crown Princess." Then she looked at Emperor Xuanyuan affectionately and said, "It can be regarded as the fulfillment of the wishes of your majesty and I back then."

It was the first time that Jian Xi had seen such a drama. She lowered her head to hide the corners of her mouth that were raised wildly, and pricked up her ears for fear of missing a word.

No wonder Xuanyuan Qiyuan is so bad at talking, it turns out it's hereditary. When Concubine Zhao starts to criticize people, she is similar to the way Xuanyuan Qiyuan criticized her crazily at the Hanmei Banquet.

And he is the kind of mean and malicious one who specially sets traps for others.

Concubine Zhao originally didn't want to get involved in this matter, but she couldn't stand Concubine Shu's constant behavior, so she said, "Ha! Concubine Shu also brought up the past. It was Taizu who personally granted the marriage. Are you saying this now because you are dissatisfied with Taizu's marriage?"

Yes, the current Concubine Shu, Concubine De, and Concubine Zhao were all married off by Emperor Xuanyuan Zhaoyi himself, so even though Concubine Shu made such a big mistake back then, Emperor Xuanyuan had the confidence not to depose her.

If Concubine Shu dared to express her dissatisfaction, Concubine Zhao would directly accuse her of being disrespectful in her next sentence.

Bitch is just hypocritical.

It wasn't enough that she was obsessed with Your Majesty at the beginning, now she even wants to be the queen.

Do you really think that the Zhao family is a soft persimmon?

If it weren't for the bitch Shufei, she, Zhao Qingchen, would have been the well-deserved queen.

Concubine Shu also knew that she had said the wrong thing, and she was about to cry. However, if she had made this expression when she was a few years younger, she would have been able to win Emperor Xuanyuan's sympathy.

now--

Emperor Xuanyuan was a little annoyed, and he made the final decision, "The Crown Prince is not young anymore, Lin Yun and the Crown Prince love each other, so she will be canonized as the Crown Prince's concubine. I plan to select a concubine for the Crown Prince after the new year and choose a date for the wedding."

Although Lin Yun was dissatisfied, he did not dare to disobey the order in public. He knelt on the ground with the prince and kowtowed.

"Thank you, Father, for the marriage."

All the clan members present were smart people, and they all came forward to toast the prince.

"His Royal Highness, congratulations!"

"Thank you, uncle."

.......

Congratulations to the end.

Emperor Xuanyuan then announced the start of the banquet.

Jian Xi was already starving, and even though she enjoyed watching the fun, she still felt unsatisfied.

Shufei seemed to be determined to make her presence felt. "I've only heard that General Shen was a young talent, but I didn't expect your sister to be so talented as well." She was referring to the fan that Jian Xi had just painted.

Xuanyuan Qingqing said dissatisfiedly: "What do you mean by multi-talented? It's just a trick. There are many embroiderers in the imperial embroidery room. Her idea is just a trivial trick."

Jian Xi smiled calmly and said modestly, "I guess my embroidery skills are not good enough to impress the Ninth Princess. I guess the Ninth Princess is in the palace and has superb needlework skills. I wonder if I can have the honor to appreciate the Princess's craftsmanship?"

Due to the disparity in physical strength between men and women, needlework was still an important means for women to make a living. Emperor Xuanyuan also issued an edict to encourage women in the Xuanyuan Dynasty to learn needlework, plant mulberry trees and raise silkworms. During the winter idle season, men in the nine prefectures and twelve states under his rule practiced riding and shooting, and women learned needlework, which became the national custom of the Xuanyuan Dynasty.

Xuanyuan Qingqing's needlework was only mediocre. She naturally knew that Jian Xi's embroidery would be presentable even in the imperial embroidery room. On weekdays, when she met the young ladies of ministers' families, they were all very respectful to her.

This was the first time someone had challenged her like this. Normally, she would have lost her temper, but now at the palace banquet, after receiving the warning in Concubine Li's eyes, Xuanyuan Qingqing controlled her temper and stopped provoking.

Following the principle of less trouble is worse than more, Jian Xi naturally did not ask any further questions.

Concubine Zhao's voice was so charming that Jian Xi felt her bones were about to break even from the distance she was listening to it.

"Don't you know, Concubine Shu, that the late queen was known throughout the world for her virtues and compassion for women? When the late emperor was alive, he listened to her advice and established many laws to protect women's rights. Your Majesty is diligent in government and loves the people. He encourages women to participate in production and improves their status. In addition to the ladies of high-ranking families, even ordinary women are proud to be self-reliant. This is the demeanor of a great country."

As expected of someone who has been able to stand firm in the palace fighting for years, this flattery not only praised the late emperor, but also the current Emperor Xuanyuan.

Emperor Xuanyuan felt relieved, thinking of Concubine Zhao's tenderness and kindness over the years, and raised his glass, "Concubine Zhao, you have worked hard to manage the harem over the years."

Concubine Zhao was flattered. She picked up the wine glass, her peach blossom eyes filled with tears, and she was about to cry, but the crystal tears did not fall, which made her look even more charming. "I offer a glass to Your Majesty."

Drink it all in one gulp.

Concubine Shu looked at Jian Xi steadily and asked, "General Shen's sister looks quite old. I wonder if she has a marriage contract?"

Shen Nanxing clenched his fists under the table. Jian Xi pulled Shen Nanxing's sleeve, fearing that he would act on impulse.

"This is my family affair. Xi'er is not my biological sister. We are not related. I was adopted by Xi'er's father. Since I have received the kindness of her family, I will definitely find a good man for Xi'er to entrust her life to. Your Majesty, please don't worry about it."

This was to tell Concubine Shu that they were not related by blood, so even if he had feelings for Jian Xi, a brother or sister who was not related by blood should not try to win him over.

Everyone present was smart. The most important thing for Li Long was his marriage relationship. Since it was not possible to get through to Jian Xi, and maybe even a living ancestor would be attracted, they all gave up the idea.

Concubine Shu encountered setbacks again and again, and her eyes looked unhappy.

Jian Xi glanced sideways, it seemed like this cheap brother suddenly grew a brain today.