C226 empresss measure (1/2)
”Your majesty?” The empress looked at the unsightly expression on the emperor's face. The emperor merely snorted before saying, ”Investigate this matter for me. From now on, keep a strict watch over the incense and meals in the palace. If anything goes wrong, everyone will be held responsible and executed!”
This decision could be said to be quite harsh.
The empress's face turned even uglier. It had to be known that in this palace, whoever was pregnant with a dragon's seed would have a secret affair with each other. If this matter were to be investigated thoroughly, it would be very difficult to get rid of them in the future.
Damn it! It was best not to let her know who was scheming against her! He even made her take the blame for such a terrible thing!
Because of the poison, everyone's hearts were clouded by a layer of shadow.
Very soon, the meal was taken away and other dishes were changed. After a few tests, the banquet started again.
”My dear sirs, the Crown Prince's decision to appoint the Crown Princess today is a great joy. I hope we won't return home drunk!” The emperor raised his goblet, and the ministers followed suit. After drinking the wine, the Emperor asked in wonder, ”Who is the one playing this zither music?”
At this time, the melodious melody of the zither on the banquet stage also carried with it a trace of longing. It caused the emperor to think of the crown prince's mother, which was why this problem occurred. When the empress heard this, she poured wine for the emperor with a smile, ”It's the young master of the Qin family.”
”Qin Baijing?” The emperor drained the cup of wine in one gulp and then said, ”Invite him out.”
”Yes.” As the empress spoke, she clapped her hands. Then, everyone saw Qin Baijing walking out from the shadows. His young master was like jade, his embroidered clothes were like a painting. He held the zither and walked step by step towards the crowd. He bowed to the emperor's empress and said, ”Your majesty the Emperor has safety in general and the Empress has security in front of her.”
”This Emperor had long heard of the melody that could move the capital. To think that you would come here and play the zither for the Crown Prince's consort selection banquet. You are so thoughtful.” The emperor said in satisfaction.
”I am indebted to Your Majesty for your wrong love.” Qin Baijing's attitude was respectful, and the indifference in his eyes was charming. Even in the face of imperial power, such people were different. The ninth princess was sitting in the crowd, looking at him with a bit of infatuation. Her heart couldn't stop beating crazily.
”Come here, Young Master Dictionary.”
”Thank you, your majesty. May I know if you can offer me a reward through the mirror?” Qin Baijing's attitude remained the same as he spoke to the emperor. This attitude also pleased the emperor. He laughed loudly and said, ”Good! ”Tell me.”
”Your Majesty, we've heard that the empress has a Phoenix Tail Zither, one of the three great zithers of the coming month. I wonder if I can use it to play a song, and there will be no more regrets. ” Qin Baijing said.
”Empress, what do you think?” The emperor glanced at his wife beside him. He had to seek the empress's opinion on these matters.
The empress laughed when she heard this, ”Your majesty, the mirror is Yun Rou's fiance, and I think that he is one of us. Logically speaking, we should have shown him, but now it's impossible.”
”Why?” The Emperor was puzzled.
”I have already promised to give this zither to the Crown Princess. Right now, Murong Xi is the princess consort, so this zither is naturally hers as well. ” The empress's words caused everyone to look at Murong Xi.
Murong Xi also didn't expect that the empress would really give the zither to her. Although she wasn't interested in any guqin, but … This Phoenix-Tail Zither was what everyone dreamed of. The things that others wanted were their own. This kind of feeling was naturally excellent.
”Crown Princess, would you like to show the Phoenix Tail Zither to Qin Cijing?” The Emperor asked. When Murong Xi heard this, she quickly stood up and said, ”Since Young Master Mirror is a person who loves the zither, then it is only natural that we invite him to take a look.”
”In that case, Aunt Yu, go get the zither.” The empress then handed her storehouse key to Aunt Yu. Aunt Yu, who was standing by the side, hurriedly took the keys and left.
What kind of ruckus was this? Even though Mu Ru Yue hadn't seen the Phoenix's Tail Zither before, she was still slightly at a loss with regards to the current situation. The empress wasn't a generous person, after all. She actually took out the guqin everyone wanted to see?
Or had he given it to Murong Xi?
Just as Mu Ru Yue was wondering, Aunt Yu, who had been gone for a long time, ran over in a fluster. With an extremely unsightly expression, she said, ”Esteemed wangfei, this is bad. The Heavenly Phoenix Tail Zither is not in the warehouse! ”