At this grand full moon banquet, the emperor, wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, sat on a high rostrum. He was majestic and exuded a majestic and noble temperament. Behind the throne was an intricately carved screen with a lifelike pattern of a flying dragon in the sky, surrounded by clouds and mist, as if symbolizing the emperor's authority and mystery.

The ministers took their seats in a strict order of rank, and the whole scene was solemn and dignified. Everyone looked extremely serious and did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.

The empress sat quietly beside the emperor, wearing a bright red court dress with phoenix patterns and a purple gold phoenix crown, showing a calm and graceful demeanor. However, it is regrettable that the empress dowager was unable to attend the banquet, probably due to illness.

Prince Kang, his wife, and his concubine Shen Yuping sat on the right side of the hall. Their arrival attracted everyone's attention, and Prince Kang's status was obviously very important. On the left side of the hall sat the prime minister and his many ministers, who strictly guarded the order of the court.

It is worth mentioning that there is a gauze curtain at the back of the hall, which separates a special area where the female members of the family sit. Through the gauze, their elegant figures can be vaguely seen, adding a touch of mystery and graceful beauty.

At this time, a maid quietly walked to the queen and whispered a few words. The queen frowned slightly, but then regained her composure. She smiled and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I heard that a group of new dancers have come to the palace recently. Why not let you enjoy them together?"

The emperor nodded, and at that moment, a melodious sound of music sounded, and a group of graceful dancers walked into the hall and began a wonderful dance performance. Their light dance and beautiful melody made the people present intoxicated.

The emperor said with great joy: "Great! Today is such a joyous day. My grandson Hua Yu is already one month old. I am very pleased and really happy!"

"Your humble servant congratulates His Majesty and His Majesty the Queen!" All the ministers present stood up and congratulated the Emperor and the Queen in unison.

"Hahahaha, I have another good news to tell you!" The emperor continued with a hearty laugh, "Prince Kang's concubine is now pregnant!"

"Your Majesty, why not let the daughters of the ministers perform on stage as well? None of the princes have princesses yet," suggested the queen.

The emperor nodded after hearing this, with a thoughtful look in his eyes, as if he was considering the feasibility of this proposal. He raised his hand slightly, signaling the queen to arrange this matter.

The queen understood what he meant, turned to face the ministers with a smile, and announced in a clear voice: "In that case, please prepare your daughters and take turns to perform on stage later. This is also a good opportunity to show your talents."

For a moment, the court was full of discussions, and the ministers began to whisper to each other, obviously a little surprised by this sudden decision. However, they also understood that this was the will of the emperor and the queen, and they dared not neglect it in the slightest.

At this moment, a woman in a plain dress stood up bravely. She had a graceful figure and a pretty face, and looked at the emperor and the queen with a firm gaze.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I dare to present you with a song!" Her voice was clear and loud, as if she was declaring her determination to the entire court.

Everyone's eyes instantly focused on her, and the emperor couldn't help but smile with appreciation.

"Haha, good, it seems that the daughter of the Grand Secretary is courageous. I would like to hear how you sing." The emperor said with satisfaction.

As the emperor finished speaking, the musicians began to play a melodious tune. The woman opened her red lips and sang a melodious voice as sweet as a nightingale, echoing in the court.

Her singing was full of emotion and intoxicating. Everyone present was impressed by her talent and gave her warm applause.

The emperor was extremely pleased and nodded his head repeatedly in praise: "What a great song! This song should only exist in heaven, how many times can it be heard in the world?"

"Reward!" said the emperor with great pleasure.

"Since the emperor has also bestowed it, I will give you a jade and gold hairpin." The queen seconded.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward!" Xiao Feiyan, the daughter of the Grand Secretary, knelt down to express her gratitude.

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