During the new year's banquet, there would always be many new performances. Aside from singing and dancing, there were also performances. After the performances in Fei Cui Hall were finished, the Empress said that she had already invited a theatrical troupe and arranged for everyone to move to Ming Zhi Palace to watch the play together.
Speaking of, Feng Yu Heng really had never watched a play in the palace. Or it could be said that after coming to Dashun, she had not really watched a play. If there was any impression, it would be from when Feng Jin Yuan was still the left prime minister. Han shi had caused trouble in the Feng manor and invited a theatrical troupe into the manor. But how could that sort of troupe compare to the imperial family's.
Xuan Tian Ge told Feng Yu Heng: "Ming Zhi Palace is the place to watch plays. Normally speaking, if the banquet is in the Summer, a temporary stage will be set up in the imperial garden, but it is currently the first month, and it's cold outside. Setting it in Ming Zhi Palace is perfect. Ming Zhi Palace is a stage set up indoors. It's very large, and the seats below are enough for everyone to sit down. Uncle Emperor really liked watching plays when he was young. At that time, he had a specialized craftsman make a special design. Apparently, some work was put into the walls, such that the sound transmission is very good. Even if it's completely filled, the people sitting at the back can still clearly hear what's being sung on the stage. "
Feng Yu Heng nodded. The ancient era did not have any sound amplification equipment. To have so many people watch a play together, it was a test of the performer's basic skills. Secondly, the environment was very important. What Xuan Tian Ge was talking about was probably the effect of the modern era's theater. This sort of natural sound amplification could be achieved through the design of the walls. It was not complicated. In truth, Feng Yu Heng did not like watching plays. After all, she had watched dramas from the 21st century. She did not feel that this sort of more primitive style of storytelling was very good, but it was still arranged by the imperial family. Going to sit for a while was necessary.
The Emperor and Empress walked first, followed by the imperial concubines. Behind them, there was no deliberate order. Everyone had drunk a lot of wine, and it was a happy day. The Great Prince had even put his arm around the shoulders of the officials he was familiar with as they walked together. Basically, those who had a better relationship with others walked together. As for the madams and young misses, they took this opportunity to look at the young masters and young misses of the capital one by one. From time to time, they would gather together and discuss. There were even some who were secretly estimating in their hearts.
Ren Xi Feng and Fung Tian Yu were not in a very good mood, and the two were a little gloomy. Xuan Tian Ge said: "I know why you two are not interested. After the new year, I fear that the wedding cannot be delayed any longer, right? I heard that the doors of Right Prime Minister's residence and Pingnan General's office have been trampled by matchmakers. "
No matter how noble their statuses were, when it came to marriage proposals, they had to follow the rules. The job of a matchmaker did not sound very presentable, but it was a very popular job. Especially the matchmakers in the capital that specialized in serving the residences of the noble families. They were very clear about the large families that did not have any marriage agreements. Regardless of whether it was a man or a woman, as long as there was no marriage agreement, once the coming-of-age ceremony was over, not a single person could escape their eyes.
Ren Xi Feng and Fung Tian Yu were of sufficient age, and they were from large families in the capital. When the matchmakers talked about their business, their faces lit up with smiles. They would visit a few times a day, sending out invitations to different young masters to talk about marriage. In the beginning, the masters and madams of the two manors wanted to keep their daughters around a little longer, but after another year, General Pingnan's wife had already said that if they kept them around, they would become enemies. Although Ren Xi Feng did not want to get married early, there was nothing that could be done about it. Her own mother had already taken the initiative to look at candidates for her.
Feng Yu Heng was a little puzzled, "Normally speaking, based on your statuses, His Majesty will sanction marriage sooner or later, right?"
Xuan Tian Ge said: "It should have been like this, but General Pingnan and Right Prime Minister are both officials of Dashun who have performed meritorious deeds. They have already requested an imperial decree for their daughters to not marry princes and not enter the palace. Also, they will decide on their own marriage arrangements and will not accept sanctioned marriages. Uncle Emperor also agreed. That's why, "She hugged Feng Yu Heng's arm," The ones that should be worried the most are not the two of them. Either way, the manor will decide on their own, and they will be able to find someone that is pleasing to the eye. As for me, Heng Heng, you need to think carefully for me. I am a princess of Dashun, and I am the only princess of the imperial family. I do not even need to think about my own marriage arrangements. That's why, the only path left for me is a political marriage. Tell me, shouldn't the one that should be worried the most be me? "
With her saying this, Ren Xi Feng and Fung Tian Yu no longer worried about their own matters. Instead, they began to worry about Xuan Tian Ge. What she had said was correct. As the only princess of Dashun, she would have to go through a political marriage sooner or later. It was just that who knew where she would go.
"Speaking of, Heng Heng, I still need to thank you and ninth brother." Xuan Tian Ge continued: "It's fortunate that you guys destroyed Qian Zhou ahead of time. Otherwise, if I had been sent over there, do you think I would still be alive? I heard that it's so cold that people can freeze to death over there. If I went over, wouldn't I have died in just a few days? "
"Tsk, tsk, tsk!" Ren Xi Feng slapped her, "It's the new year. Of all the things you can say, you just have to pick this sort of thing to say. It's inauspicious."
Xuan Tian Ge also knew that she had misspoken and giggled, not bringing it up again; however, she said to herself: "I heard that there will be a battle with the South after the new year. Right now, my greatest hope is that this battle can be fought cleanly and cleanly, taking down the South in one fell swoop just like Qian Zhou. Like that, I won't have to go to the South for a political marriage." Xuan Tian Ge spoke a little desolately, no longer having the same cheeky smile that she had in the beginning. After all, she was getting older with each passing year, and the matter of marriage was imminent. She also knew that Dashun would not be able to keep her for much longer.
But how could a battle be fought cleanly and cleanly. Feng Yu Heng was clear that Qian Zhou was an accident. If it was not for that sudden earthquake and avalanche, Qian Zhou definitely would not have been destroyed so cleanly. If there was a stalemate and Qian Zhou gave in, bringing up the marriage for a political marriage, Xuan Tian Ge would be Dashun's only choice. Of course, it was also possible that Qian Zhou's princess would marry over, just like Kang Yi, but Dashun did not have anyone suitable to marry. How could an earthquake be so easy to encounter? Moreover, it was a natural disaster that would harm the country and its citizens. She truly did not hope to see that sort of outcome.
She did not tell Xuan Tian Ge about this matter; however, Fung Tian Yu asked: "You're only worried about the North and South. Are you not worried about the East and West?"
Xuan Tian Ge thought about it very seriously for a while then shook her head, "I am also afraid, but I am not as afraid as the North and South. After all, the climate of the East and West is not too different from Dashun. I was thinking that if I really did marry over, I would not be able to endure too much suffering. "
She waved her hand and did not want to bring this up again; however, the group also understood that suffering was not too related to the climate. Most importantly, it would depend on the person that married her. If the hearts of two people were the same, no matter how much suffering the environment, it would not matter.
They arrived at Ming Zhi Palace very quickly. There were palace servants there long ago to lead everyone to their seats. Of course, they were still seated near the front, just behind the imperial concubines.
Today's performance was a reunion play. It talked about a pair of childhood sweethearts. The girl used all of her wealth to send the boy to the capital to take the imperial exam; however, the boy fell ill in the capital and missed the imperial exam that year. He spent all of his money and did not have food to eat. He did not have a place to stay. Even after writing a letter, he could not find someone to bring it back to his hometown, thus he was cut off from his hometown. This continued until the next imperial exam where he became the top scholar. He did not want gold, silver, jade, or a beautiful princess. He only brought his subordinates back to his hometown to find the girl that he had been waiting for for many years. The two finally got married.
It was a very beautiful play, and Xuan Tian Ge could not help but sigh: "A princess marrying the top scholar, this sort of thing is something that only happens in plays! In truth, which princess would have such good fortune to marry the top scholar and not need to leave the capital, safely living in a familiar place? Unless there are so many princesses in the imperial family that the palace cannot hold them all. "
Feng Yu Heng was not too interested in this sort of play. It was as Xuan Tian Ge said, it was too idealistic and not realistic, especially not realistic for Dashun. Of course, if it was too realistic, the troupe would not dare to perform in front of the Emperor even if they were beaten to death.
Using the excuse of going out to get some air, she got up and left. Although it was a little cold outside, the air was quite good. There was no heavy industry in the ancient era, and there was no tobacco in this era. There was no pollution, the moon was bright, and the stars were bright. It was much more comfortable than in the 21st century.
She asked a palace maid and said that there was a lake not far from the small path to the left of Ming Zhi Palace. There were quite a few lanterns on that side. Although there were fewer people, with the lanterns, it was not cold and cheerless. Feng Yu Heng nodded and brought Wang Chuan and Huang Quan in that direction.
Huang Quan was still very interested in the play that had just played. While walking, she thought about it, and from time to time, she would discuss it with Wang Chuan. Only when they reached the lake did Wang Chuan stop Huang Quan's excitement and ask Feng Yu Heng: "Is Young Miss not feeling well?"
She shook her head, "No, I just felt that it was too noisy inside. It's much quieter outside."
At this time, Huang Quan did not continue to talk about the play, instead saying: "Not a single person from the right prime minister's manor came today. Will the Eighth Prince's marriage be forgotten just like this? Young Miss, speaking of, this marriage was something that was planned by us. There was someone doing something behind the scenes. On such an important day, with such an important matter, how could the Lu Family allow Lu Yan to fall sick at this time? And be so sick that she can't even get out of bed? "
Wang Chuan also said: "That's right, Young Miss. This servant also feels that there is definitely someone doing something behind the scenes. Also, this person might be an important person. This servant feels that Noble Lady Yuan might not be able to do it, unless she sent a hidden guard into the Lu Manor to give Lu Yan poison."
"It's not like there's no such possibility." Feng Yu Heng casually replied; however, she did not think this way. Earlier, when they were in Fei Cui Hall, Xuan Tianming had used the opportunity to come over and toast to talk to her about something. That day, they had gone to the Lu Manor to deliver the things that they had brought back from the South. Not long after they left, another group of people from the Lu Family went over. They were from the Empress's side, and Fang Yi personally went over to deliver the Empress's thoughts. He originally thought that the Empress had gone along with their thoughts to deliver the gifts, but now that he thought about it, that was not completely the case. "Everything that's said is just speculation. I will personally go to the Lu Manor tomorrow. We will know once I take a look." They had ruined her plans. Even if she was not in a rush to turn things around, she needed to have a clear understanding of the situation. Regardless of who it was, they could not be allowed to hide in the shadows.
The group stood at the side of the lake and chatted. Suddenly, the three stopped talking at the same time and fell silent for a while. Wang Chuan had the best hearing, and he exchanged a glance with Feng Yu Heng. They then heard Feng Yu Heng raise her voice and say: "Who was it that was sneaking around behind us?"
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