I'm reborn, only a fool would spoil you

Although Empress Gao had never been to the south of the Yangtze River and knew nothing about the local Wazi dance, she had been fighting in the palace for half her life and was very good at observing people's words and expressions.

From Tao Ying's subtle expression, she keenly realized that Wa Ziwu was definitely not a good person.

Moreover, the Marquis of Jingyang's Mansion is a relative of her mother's family. As they are her sworn enemy, how could Concubine Xiang have any good intentions?

Empress Gao originally intended to rescue Tao Ying, but when she saw the excitement flashing in Emperor Jingde's eyes, she couldn't help but hesitate.

After all, she had already offended Emperor Jingde once because of the incident between Gao Yan and Fu Yuyao.

If it happens again, the consequences will be disastrous.

After careful consideration, Queen Gao chose to remain silent and wait and see what would happen.

At this time, Chen Daiyu, who also came from Jiangnan, knew all about Wa Ziwu's background. She quietly approached Crown Princess Chen Daiqiong and encouraged her with a few words.

Crown Princess Chen Daiqiong was severely reprimanded by Empress Gao and the Crown Prince today because of Fu Yuzheng. The redness and swelling in her eyes haven't completely subsided yet. I don't know how much hatred she has for Fu Yuzheng in her heart.

Although I can't deal with Fu Yuzheng for the time being, it would be a great thing if I could embarrass her mother.

So, Crown Princess Chen Daiqiong immediately agreed with Emperor Jingde: "Your Majesty, what you said is very true. I heard that the Wa Zi Dance is wonderful. Anyone who passes by Jiangnan must go and watch it."

Chen Daiyu followed suit and expressed her agreement.

As a result, Emperor Jingde's expectations for Wa Ziwu grew higher and higher, and his eyes were fixed on Tao Ying.

As a son-in-law of Suzhou, how could Fu Xiaotian not know what Waizi Dance is?

His face darkened, and he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, although my wife was born in Jiangnan, she is not good at Jiangnan dance. Compared with the graceful dance of Concubine Xiang, she is far behind."

He deliberately did not mention Princess Yuehua.

This made Princess Yuehua unconsciously tighten her hands that were holding the grapes, and the purple juice stained her white fingertips.

The Prince Consort Mu Shaoheng glanced at her, but Princess Yuehua ignored him.

Fu Xiaotian continued to advise Emperor Jingde: "Your Majesty, there are countless interesting things in Jiangnan, such as the recorder, which my wife is quite good at."

The implication was that they were not going to perform the Wazi dance, but instead play the recorder.

Before Emperor Jingde expressed his opinion, Imperial Concubine Xiang couldn't wait to interrupt and force him, "What are you talking about, Marquis Jingyang? Even if you are not good at it, you must have seen it before, right? Even if it's just a casual dance, it would be good for His Majesty to have a taste of it."

Emperor Jingde smiled and responded, "What Concubine Xiang said makes sense. Marquis Jingyang, you don't have to worry. I just want to see how the folk tile dance in Jiangnan differs from the one in the palace. Dance casually for a few times to broaden my horizons."

After the emperor said this, Tao Ying knew she could no longer refuse.

She tugged at Fu Xiaotian's sleeve, not wanting him to offend the emperor for her sake.

"It's okay, it's just a dance." Tao Ying comforted Fu Xiaotian with a smile.

After saying that, she stood up and went to the side hall to change into her dance costume.

Fu Xiaotian gently held her hand and said to Emperor Jingde: "Your Majesty, my wife is willing to dance for her. I dare to ask to dance with her."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Fu Xiaotian, this great general known for his bravery on the battlefield, actually wants to dance with his wife?

This is unbelievable!

Fu Xiaotian, however, looked determined. The couple were one and shared weal and woe.

With him by her side, even if Concubine Asuka let others spread the secret of Wazi Dance, those rumors would not dare to attack too much.

After all, Fu Xiaotian holds real power and is the patron saint of the northwestern border. Emperor Jingde will never allow anyone to insult him.

When Princess Yuehua saw Fu Xiaotian protecting Tao Ying so firmly, she crushed another grape.

Purple juice seeped into the nail crevices.

The maidservant couldn't wipe it clean with a wet towel, so she used a copper basin to fill it with hot water to wash it.

The Prince Consort Mu Shaoheng glanced at Princess Yuehua three times, but she didn't care at all and just followed Fu Xiaotian's departing back with her eyes.

After Fu Xiaotian completely disappeared from the side hall, Princess Yuehua asked the maid to pour another glass of fruit wine, and she took several sips, trying to hide her inner discontent.

Fu Yuzheng saw all these scenes.

She had earlier noticed the eye contact between Princess Yuehua and Concubine Xiang, and now she was even more certain that the insult against her mother today was definitely related to Princess Yuehua.

It was even possible that Princess Yuehua was the mastermind behind the incident.

Fu Yuzheng was simply confused. As the eldest princess of the royal family, where were her propriety, righteousness, and integrity?

In front of her husband, she acted like the current wife who was deliberately making things difficult for her first love, and her emotions fluctuated again and again because of her first love?

Is this completely trampling on the Prince Consort's reputation?

Is there no time to live in the future?

Even though she and Daddy were in love when they were young, Daddy now already has a wife and daughter, and she herself is married to a prince consort.

We haven't seen each other for more than ten years. Wouldn't it be nice if we just forgot each other?

Do we have to cause trouble every time we meet again?

Fu Yuzheng glared at Princess Yuehua angrily.

This look was quite sharp, causing Princess Yuehua to look back.

Their eyes met in the air.

Princess Yuehua was very disdainful of the little girl Fu Yuzheng. She glanced at her indifferently and then looked away.

In her opinion, the little thing that crawled out of a merchant's daughter's belly was... lowly to look at.

Fu Yuzheng keenly caught the contempt and disdain in Princess Yuehua's eyes, and she sneered in her heart.

——Before Princess Yuehua conquered the world, her ancestors were just poor pig farmers in the countryside. They were far inferior to her grandfather and grandparents. If you really count back three or four generations, it would be hard to tell who is more noble.

While the two were secretly competing, Tao Ying changed into a white dance dress and appeared elegantly, while Fu Xiaotian took off his luxurious robe and changed into a "country boy" short outfit.

His "acting young" look was unexpectedly funny, and he caused laughter in the hall as soon as he appeared on the stage.

"Oh my God, Marquis Jingyang, what are you acting in?" someone asked loudly out of curiosity.

"A cowherd!" Fu Xiaotian answered with a big laugh.

Everyone laughed again.

The atmosphere is relaxed and happy.

Fu Xiaotian wanted exactly this effect. He hoped that everyone's attention would be focused on him, thus protecting his wife Tao Ying from too much attention.

Fu Xiaotian and Tao Ying smiled at each other, and he was the first to walk onto the stage to start his performance.

The cowherd boy he played didn't look like he was dancing at all, but more like a wild monkey jumping up and down, making everyone laugh.

Then, Fu Xiaotian acted out a scene where the cattle were snatched away by the enemy and he chased after them alone, fighting a desperate battle with the enemy and finally winning a great victory.

Tao Ying simply rushed onto the stage at the end, performed a simple celebratory dance, and then left gracefully.

It really is just as Emperor Jingde said - just dance a few times casually!

Emperor Jingde had already been so amused by Fu Xiaotian that he laughed so hard that his stomach hurt. How could he care about what Tao Ying danced.

Finally, Emperor Jingde waved his hand and said, "Reward!"

In order to add joy to the emperor's birthday, Fu Xiaotian danced hard and risked his old face. How could Emperor Jingde not be satisfied!

That's very satisfying!

He shouted three times in a row.

"reward!"

"reward!"

"Reward again!"

Seeing how happy Emperor Jingde was, Concubine Xiang could only cover her mouth with a handkerchief and laugh along. She gave Princess Yuehua a look that said "you did your best".

Princess Yuehua crushed another grape, and the purple juice once again soaked her white and tender fingertips.

The face of the Prince Consort Mu Shaoheng was slightly gloomy, and he looked at her with sharp eyes.