Wealth and glory seek stability

Tai Chi Hall.

Emperor Xuanyuan held a banquet for Xuanyuan Chaocheng to celebrate his contribution to disaster relief.

All officials above the third rank entered the palace with their families.

Gao Yunhuai and Jian Xi were also among them.

Palace banquets have always been a feast of singing and dancing, not martial arts.

Gao Yunhuai held a high position and sat in a seat near the front. The central stage was decorated with gold and lacquer. The dancers and singers were skilled, with their skirts flying.

Jian Xi's eyes were always on the dancer leading the dance in the middle.

Although I don't know how to appreciate dance, I still feel that there is light in this woman's eyes. She is bright and confident on the stage, and all she wants is to present the dance to the audience.

This must be the persistence in art.

Seeing that Jian Xi was watching seriously, Gao Yunhuai explained, "She is the most famous actress in the palace's singing and dancing house, Qingwu. Whenever there is a large singing and dancing banquet in the palace, there will be her dance music."

Jian Xi was stunned without realizing it. Qingwu had an average appearance, not stunning, but every time she swayed her waist and stepped to the beat of the drums, the confidence and composure she exuded could easily bring people into the ballet.

Jian Xi had never seen such a wonderful performance before, although she had participated in palace banquets several times before, which were just the usual sounds of drums and music, and mostly Emperor Xuanyuan and his ministers chatting and laughing.

Unfortunately, the nobles present were all accustomed to this kind of performance. Some laughed and joked, and when they occasionally glanced at the stage, they just treated the musicians as something to be watched and entertained.

In such an environment, it is not easy for Qingwu to perform the dance in her heart with all her heart.

After the song was over, she danced and bowed before leaving the stage.

Xuanyuan Chaocheng looked at Qingwu on the stage with a fascinated look on her face, and because he had drunk some wine, he plucked up his courage.

"Father, this dancer has extraordinary skills. Could you give her to me?"

Emperor Xuanyuan turned his head and glanced at Xuanyuan Chaocheng indifferently. Although he did not say anything, the emperor's words were intimidating without him being angry.

Concubine Zhao was sitting at the bottom. Upon hearing this, she raised her wine glass to hide the mockery in her eyes.

The son born to that bitch Lou Muran is also a fool.

Although Qingwu's appearance was not outstanding, she had secured the position of the head of the Kabuki troupe at the age of sixteen, and no one dared to covet her.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Emperor Xuanyuan loved Qingwu, but that idiot Xuanyuan Chaocheng not only said it out loud in public, but also asked for his exclusive love right in front of Emperor Xuanyuan. He really thought he had lived too long.

Concubine Shu was seriously ill and could not attend the banquet, so the only ones present were Concubine Zhao, Concubine De and Concubine Life.

Apart from Concubine Zhao, the person who knew the most about what was going on in the harem was Concubine De.

Upon seeing this, Concubine De gave Xuanyuan Chaocheng a way out and said, "Your Highness, you are drunk. Why don't you let the palace maid take you to sober you up?" After all, they are still grasshoppers on the same vine. In this situation, if Xuanyuan Chaocheng offended Emperor Xuanyuan, it would also implicate her son.

Lin Yun sat behind Wei Yuyan, looking at the drunken Xuanyuan Chaocheng in front of her, she felt even more disgusted, but now was not the time for her to turn hostile.

The palace maid called by Concubine De quickly helped Xuanyuan Chaocheng down.

Jian Xi watched this farce and felt that something else should happen.

According to the routine of previous palace fighting dramas, after the Xuanyuan Dynasty is established, it will have to plot with others and then be exposed in public.

But she also felt that it was unlikely. No normal person would fall for such a ridiculous trick.

Jian Xi was careful and didn't drink too much at the palace banquet. As long as she didn't feel thirsty and made sure not to go to the toilet, it was safest to stay where there were many people.

Shen Nanxing brought Dongfang Wenying to the event. The two of them were very close to each other. When they saw Jian Xi, they smiled at each other from a distance.

A eunuch walked hurriedly up to Emperor Xuanyuan and whispered to Jinbao for a while.

Jinbao was shocked and quickly reported to Emperor Xuanyuan.

After hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan's eyes widened with anger, "Is this true?"

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true."

"This bastard."

Emperor Xuanyuan left the table in anger, and the banquet was finally ended by Concubine Zhao.

Jian Xi didn't understand, so she found an opportunity to look for Dongfang Wenying when she left.

Dongfang Wenying was talking with Madam Wang under the willow trees on the main road away from the palace, with open space on all sides.

"Xier, you're here, why don't you see your brother-in-law?" Dongfang Wenying's face was still as affectionate as usual.

Jian Xi bowed to Mrs. Wang first.

"He went to discuss things with his colleagues. I felt bored so I came to join my sister-in-law and the Madam for some fun." Jian Xi glanced around and didn't see anyone so she spoke tentatively, "Sister-in-law, do you know why His Majesty left the table just now?"

Dongfang Wenying took Jian Xi's hand and lowered her voice, "My mother told me about this. She said that someone found the prince drunk and bullying Qingwu. Qingwu was ashamed and angry. Many officials and their wives who left the table saw it. His Majesty was furious and punished the prince to be confined to the palace to reflect on his mistakes. I'm afraid he won't be allowed to do any merit this time."

Jian Xi opened her eyes in surprise, it was actually true.

It turns out that life is full of drama.