Chapter 145

Although some people occasionally look at Nalan night and Luo qingluan, they are too far away, and they deliberately lower their voices, so no one knows what they are talking about.

Although Han Xun's arrogance only lasted a while, the emperor of Western Chu also eased up. Looking at the beautiful maids dancing below, the courtiers were respectful, and a series of flattering words came out. His face smiled, and the residual anger soon disappeared.

When the music stopped, the maids stepped down one after another, and it was their turn to congratulate the ministers. At this time in previous years, the emperor of Western Chu issued a special order to allow the concubines of the imperial palace to perform and have a lively life. After all, it is a happy event. In addition, the royal family and folk customs of the four countries are still open. There will not be too many restrictions in special times.

When the empress, who was already a little pregnant, appeared first with the help of imperial concubine song. After the ministers got up to say hello, the other concubines who followed him sat behind the empress. There are also the family members and children of the ministers, who are energetic and dignified. The palace maids behind them also prepare a variety of musical instruments, including pipa, guqin, Yuxiao, flute and so on. And those holding good paintings and calligraphy are waiting to celebrate with the emperor of Western Chu one by one.

Many dignified and beautiful concubines and thousands of precious women appeared. The atmosphere in the main hall was even more festive. The emperor of Western Chu smiled and liked this lively and peaceful atmosphere. He even drank two more glasses of wine.

"This year is your Majesty's fiftieth birthday. Everyone is waiting to perform for your majesty." The dignified empress Wang glanced at the emperor of Western Chu, turned her eyes to her highness and said with a smile: "this is the first program. I don't know which Qing family is willing to come first?"

The ministers were enthusiastic. Although it was not easy to stand up and play directly, they looked at the queen Wang and the emperor of Western Chu, eager to call themselves. Some people who have other ideas are eager to come first, so as to make a good impression in front of the emperor and queen. Naturally, the goal is the prince Nangong Qing who has not been married.

Although there was a rumor that the queen had a favorite candidate for the crown princess, after such a while, the matter had not been settled, and the expensive women who were looking forward to marrying the crown prince were moved again. As long as there is no exact news, no one is willing to lose the election, and this birthday of the Western Chu emperor is also a good opportunity to show himself.

"Today is the father's birthday. My son and minister should be the first to congratulate."

During the banquet, a man in Chinese clothes with a long figure and clear eyebrows immediately stood up. The dark red Python robe embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns seemed to radiate dazzling light. The ink hair shawl and the micro movement of clothes immediately attracted the attention of the whole hall. Many thousands of golden women gave a surprise cry: "it's your royal highness!"

Queen Wang smiled: "Qing'er, what program has been prepared for your father?"

Nangong Qing strode to the palace with a smile on his lips. They found a long sword hanging around his waist. Originally, in the inner palace, except the forbidden army, other people were forbidden to carry weapons, but it was obvious that this long sword was different. The scabbard is inlaid with various colorful gemstones. It is extremely gorgeous. The spike is also made of gold wire. It is valuable. It is indeed a long decorative sword.

After pulling it out, the people saw that the long sword had not been opened and was purely used for sword dancing. Even if Nangong Qing had not spoken, they guessed something in their hearts.

"My son learned a set of swordsmanship not long ago. He practiced it hard for a while. He just wanted to practice it for his father today. I wish his father a better life than Nanshan and a blessing like the East China Sea." Nangong Qing shook his long sword, with the tip of the sword facing down, hugged the emperor of Western Chu and said, "I beg your father's permission."

"Ha ha ha!" The emperor of Western Chu saw that he was his favorite son and immediately nodded: "I didn't expect the emperor's son to be so kind. Well, you can dance to your father."

"Yes!"

With that, Nangong Qing shook his wrist and danced in the hall.

Luo qingluan saw at a glance that Nangong Qing was also good at killing the enemy when he was so young. The sword light in front of him was like snow. Nangong Qing was vigorous and vigorous. He was like a swimming Dragon between advance and retreat. He raised his hands and feet with both the sharp edge of the sword and no murderous spirit. It was like falling snowflakes, and his eyes glittered and reflected each other.

There was a whirlwind in the hall. The courtiers who were close couldn't help narrowing their eyes. Countless golden ladies looked at Nangong Qing obsessed, and others were full of stars, holding silk in their hands. They were nervous and excited, and their white jade cheeks had flushed.

"Your Highness is so powerful!"

"God, your Highness's sword technique is so beautiful."

"This is the sword technique..." a woman was fascinated and looked forward to saying: "only his Highness the prince can dance so well. Heaven and man come down to earth."

Listening to the whispers around, Luo qingluan was not too excited. I have experienced Nalan night's more fierce and outstanding skills for a long time. Flying high and walking on the ground is the real top expert, which is hard to find. Although Nangong Qing is good, and the sword dance is gorgeous, it is still a little worse after all. It's good for ordinary people, but in the eyes of real experts, it's just embroidery.

Half a cup of tea Kung Fu, Nangong Qing finally stopped and said, "father, my son and minister are making a fool of themselves."

The emperor of Western Chu nodded and looked at the queen Wang. His appreciation could not be concealed: "queen, how do you see Qing'er's performance?"

"Well, Qing Er dances very well." Queen Wang's smiling eyes narrowed into crescent teeth and nodded again and again: "it's really good to be strong and flexible like the wind. I'm afraid Qing Er spent a lot of time practicing hard? It's really hard. It's really filial piety."

"Thank you for your praise." Nangong Qing is respectful.

Emperor Xi Chu laughed and was in a good mood. After Nangong Qing stepped down, he looked at the courtiers below and asked, "who else has a program in your family?"

As soon as the voice fell, the crowd became more enthusiastic. Marquis Xuanping first stood up and arched her hands and said, "Your Majesty, in order to celebrate your Majesty's birthday, I have already prepared a program. Please enjoy it."

Wei Chi Lianqing also stood up, dressed in Lotus colored palace clothes, slightly powdered, and deliberately decorated his forehead with a pink peach blossom makeup, setting off his skin as delicate as jade. The ring earrings clanged in the hanging room, and the Pearl Earrings beside the ears swayed and brightened. They were already beautiful. Now they are even more beautiful and moving. They immediately attracted countless people's amazement and eyes.

"As expected, Princess Yiyang is more and more beautiful. Marquis Xuanping has a good daughter!" The emperor of Western Chu smiled kindly and looked at Wei Chi Lianqing with a look at his daughter-in-law.

Ying Ying leaned over and Wei Chi Lianqing whispered, "Your Majesty, I have a song to offer. Long live your majesty!"

I've heard of Wei Chi Lianqing's talented woman name for a long time. Queen Wang also expressed great interest and asked her to perform immediately. A moment later, a zither was placed on the hall, and the melodious sound of the zither sounded, attracting everyone's attention.

Before the Mid Autumn Festival moon banquet, Luo qingluan had heard Wei Chi Lianqing's zither. It was really good. Although Wei Chi Lianqing competed with her last time, she didn't care about it in the past. Originally, she had no intention of Nangong Qing. How could she take this kind of thing to heart? Since Wei Chi Lianqing likes Nangong Qing and wants to attract his attention again with her piano skills at today's birthday banquet, she doesn't want to set up another opponent. Therefore, Wei Chi Lianqing is in the limelight.

As long as she doesn't do it, Wei Chi Lianqing must be the most shining girl tonight.

Sure enough, after a song was played, the scene was silent and the dropping of the needle could be heard. Even the emperor of Western Chu was fascinated. Xiao Yuqi, who was sitting in front of the hall, stared at Wei Chi Lianqing without turning an eye. There was a flicker of brilliance in his eyes. Lin Xiaochen, who was not far away, was also very interested. Even Nangong Chen seemed to have lost his mind and didn't return to his mind for a long time.

Since then, seven or eight noble women performed in turn and said all kinds of respectful birthday wishes to the emperor of Western Chu, but they were far better than Wei Chi Lianqing.

Seeing this, Luo qingluan could see that these noble daughters came to celebrate the birthday of the Western Chu emperor, but they all focused on Nangong Qing. After almost every performance, they cast admiring and shy eyes on Nangong Qing, and withdrew shyly.

"My father, my son and minister have also prepared a congratulatory gift." At this time, Nangong Chen stood up and immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The emperor of Western Chu was very happy. Hearing the speech, he immediately said, "well, the emperor has a heart. Is the emperor ready to perform?"

Nangong Chen smiled and was about to open his mouth. Luo Qingshuang stood up and said, "father, the five princes and I have prepared a congratulatory gift for you. You will like it."

Although Luo Qingshuang interrupted at this time, Nangong Chen didn't say anything and his face sank, Then he said with a relieved smile: "yes, father, Qingshuang wanted to play a song for his father to express her heart, but she is pregnant now. My son can't bear her fatigue. Please forgive my father. My son discussed with Qingshuang and drew a picture for you. I hope my father likes it."

"Painted picture?" The emperor of Western Chu smiled, "I don't know what the emperor painted?"

Empress Wang liked Luo Qingshuang for her company some time ago, and said curiously, "come up and have a look."

Nangong Chen took the brocade box handed over by the palace man and sent it to the emperor and queen of Western Chu. He respectfully opened it and revealed the picture scroll inside and said, "this is it." As he spoke, he opened the tape on the scroll and unfolded the scroll, which was a foot long and three feet wide.

I saw the mountains on the scroll, surrounded by clouds, and a stream flowing down, winding to the near front, gradually converging into a surging river. The rivers are running, the banks are lined with trees, and countless buildings, pavilions and pavilions can be seen on the dams. A red sun shines in the sky, majestic and lifelike.

"This painting is named after thousands of miles of rivers and mountains." Nangong Chenlang said, "this painting was painted by his ministers. Now I present this picture of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains to my father. I wish my father and emperor the rule of the world for thousands of generations."

The last eight words he said were especially stressed, and all the officials in the hall could hear them clearly. The eyes of many officials in the Western Chu Dynasty brightened and nodded one after another, but they didn't pay attention to a few, such as Daolin Xiao Chen and Xiao Ningyu, but their faces changed.

The emperor of Western Chu was stunned and then laughed: "good, good, the emperor's painting is very good."