Zhao Gou led Ah Ke over and introduced with a smile: "This is the Prince Song of Song Qingshu that I mentioned to you before."
Ah Ke covered her lips and smiled: "As expected, heroes come from the youth."
Song QingShu was speechless. This woman was indeed a natural actor. She was clearly crying in his arms just now, but in the blink of an eye, she became so graceful and elegant, as if she didn't know him at all. Moreover, why did her tone of voice sound like a senior praising a junior?
"Greetings, Guifei niangniang." Song QingShu bowed. He felt strange inside. Why would Zhao Gou purposely bring his concubine here to introduce her? It was very strange. He smiled and said, "Earlier, I've heard Master Moqi praise Wu Guifei's beauty, and shame the moon and flowers …"
The surname Moqi was really too rare. Everyone present immediately knew that it was the young master of Moqi Xi's family. The officials immediately looked at each other. Some of the smarter ones immediately realized that Moqi Xi and Song QingShu had never been on good terms. How could her young master possibly talk about such things with Song QingShu? However, there were even more people who were thinking, 'I wonder which young master of the Moqi Family dared to openly talk about Noble Consort Wu's character and appearance behind her back. Noble Consort Wu is young and beautiful, and the few young masters of the Moqi Family are around the same age as her. Moreover, they are frequent customers of the brothels. If one were to say that they didn't have any evil thoughts in their hearts when they talked about Noble Consort Wu, nobody would believe it.'
Thinking of the Moqi Family's foppish young master hugging a girl from a brothel and thinking about his concubine, Zhao Gou's face darkened. Even though he could not perform, it did not mean that he did not have the mentality of a man. No one would be happy that another man coveted his exclusive property.
"Nonsense!" Moqi Xi was so angry her entire body shook. She thought, Wan Gui, the only one of her grandchildren who had interacted with you, is now in a state of limbo. Even he would not talk about such things with you. You are clearly framing me.
"I also think that Young Master Moqi is talking nonsense." Song QingShu nodded. "How is Concubine Wu capable of captivating even the birds and beasts?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience instantly fell silent. Everyone had a strange expression on their faces as they thought to themselves that they were not blind. Concubine Wu's shoulders were slender and her waist was slender. Her entire being was graceful and beautiful. How could she not be worthy of such an evaluation?
Not far away, the yellow-clothed woman also frowned and looked worriedly at Song QingShu. She thought to herself, 'You're too bold. If you provoke the emperor, I want to see how you'll deal with it.'
Hearing Song Qingshu speak of her like this, Ah Ke did not know why but her heart suddenly felt suffocated. She felt a lump in her throat. No wonder he had rejected Kangxi's bestowal of marriage. In his heart, she was not beautiful at all.
Seeing her pout, her face full of grievance, looking like she was about to cry, Zhao Gou's expression instantly darkened. Though he could no longer do things, he could still admire her. In his eyes, Ah Ke was the most beautiful and expensive vase in his harem. Usually, he would bring her out to enjoy the envious gazes of the officials. That feeling was quite satisfying. But now, there was actually someone who questioned Concubine Wu's beauty, which meant that they were questioning his taste.
Moqi Suo had always been good at figuring out the intentions of his superiors. Seeing Zhao Gou's darkened expression, he secretly cursed in his heart and blurted out, "Wan Gui must have praised Concubine Wu for her beauty. No, no, Wan Gui never said that Concubine Wu was not beautiful enough to captivate the birds and beasts, and outshine the moon and the flowers. No, no, these words were clearly said by Song QingShu.
Moqi Xi was muddled by Song Qingshu's anger. He spouted a bunch of tongue twisters, causing everyone present to frown. But those who had been in the Imperial Court for many years were not fools. They quickly understood that everything was Song Qingshu's doing. Even Zhao Gou looked at him with an unfriendly expression.
"That's right, I feel that what Young Master Moqi said is wrong." Song QingShu immediately changed the topic. "A person like Concubine Wu is more than just beautiful enough to captivate even the birds and beasts, to put the moon to shame and the flowers to shame. She's obviously a beauty that can cause the downfall of a city and country, extraordinary and refined, a fairy from the Ninth Heaven who has descended to the mortal world.
"Of course!"
"Devastatingly beautiful!"
"Transcendental!"
"A fairy who has descended!"
The civil and military officials all gritted their teeth in hatred. They thought to themselves, I don't know if I should say it. Under these circumstances, who dared to say no? They could only agree.
Too shameless!
Too despicable!
With this boot-licking skill, he would probably be like a fish in water in the Imperial Court …
In the distance, the yellow-robed woman's face had been tense. In the end, she could not help but burst into laughter. She thought to herself, this bastard is still so frivolous. Her smile was like the melting of ice and snow, and the blooming of a hundred flowers. Who knew how many young and talented men around her were mesmerized. A group of admirers from Jianshan Academy cried out on her behalf. Humph, our Holy Maiden's beauty may not be inferior to that Imperial Concubine Wu.
Ah Ke had not expected this turn of events. She was both surprised and happy. She could not help but laugh through her tears. Zhao Gou, who was at the side, was also smiling. But she did not look at the Emperor. Her eyes were fixed on Song Qingshu. Her eyes were filled with resentment and blame.
Song QingShu could not help but smile bitterly. He thought to himself, "You are making eyes at me in front of so many people. Even though I have always looked down on the despicable and shameless Zhao Gou, and I don't mind making him a cuckold, but now is not the time."
"Invite the Emperor to take a seat!" Fortunately, the eunuch at the side spoke up to dissolve his awkwardness.
Song Qingshu smiled and retreated to the side to make way for them.
When Ah Ke walked past him, she suddenly dropped her hand. A small ball of paper fell from her sleeve in front of Song Qingshu.
Song Qingshu's heart froze. His reaction was quick. He instantly used the Dragon Capturing Skill and sucked the ball of paper into his hand. At the same time, he was secretly shocked. This Ah Ke is too daring. In front of so many people, she actually dared to write to me? Could it be that she still holds a grudge against me for tricking her to Yan Jing City and is purposely using a honey trap to frame me?
His thoughts spun like lightning. Song Qingshu thought of many possibilities. In the end, he could not suppress the curiosity in his heart. When no one was looking, he secretly opened the ball of paper. He saw a line of beautiful small words written on it: "The Emperor will ask me to make things difficult for you later."
Song Qingshu's brows furrowed slightly. Then he understood. Zhao Gou is the ruler of a country. Previously, he was bossy and domineering in the morning court. He must have a belly full of anger. If he agreed to my conditions just like that, he would lose the dignity of the court. So he's trying to find a way to get back at me.
No wonder he specially brought Ah Ke over to greet him. He wanted to create an opportunity for Ah Ke to speak later. Anyway, she is a woman. Even if she offends him later, Zhao Gou can pretend he doesn't know. It's not good for him to attack a woman.
"How sinister!" Looking at the smiling Zhao Gou, Song QingShu finally realized that this person was a sinister, venomous snake. If he was the slightest bit careless, he would be swallowed whole. He could not make the same mistake as Yue Fei.
"I wonder how Zhao Gou plans to make things difficult for me later." Song Qingshu instantly fell into deep thought.
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