The more she thought about it, the more she found it interesting. She drank one cup after another. God knows, when she was reincarnated, she really didn't want to have any emotional involvement. She didn't know why things had turned out this way, and why these two people liked her.
Therefore, she waved her hand and everyone quieted down. Finally, she could have some peace and quiet.
Everyone thought she had something to say, so they listened attentively. GongYimo just raised her eyes and said lightly.
"Lower your voices, I'm a little tired."
When she said this, everyone's face turned ugly. Even the Empress felt that GongYimo was dissatisfied with her way of doing things, so she gave her some face. But what could she do? She had told her son before, and if her son listened to her, she wouldn't have to do this.
But she was the one who invited them, and she couldn't say that GongYimo was tired, so she was in a difficult position.
At this time, a very perceptive woman said, "That's right, the princess is still young, so she definitely doesn't like us women talking about our daily lives. Why don't we perform? The ladies here are all talented, so we should show them to Her Highness. In the future, we hope that Her Highness will choose a good husband!"
The Empress subconsciously looked at GongYimo, but seeing that she didn't react, she nodded and smiled.
"Then I'm blessed! I wonder what the ladies have been learning at home? "
She asked this, and there were many voices that agreed.
In the end, she was the Empress, and to be honest, even Liu Xian Fei and the other concubines had to avoid her. The only one who could make the Empress so passive was GongYimo. This made the Empress, who had been living a smooth life for several years, a little angry. But she couldn't do anything to GongYimo. She didn't have any way to control GongYimo.
The first to come out was the daughter of the Qin family, Qin Ke 'er. She was eighteen years old, and should have been married long ago, but she was too outstanding and picky, so the marriage was delayed until now. So, she was probably the oldest lady present, aside from Su Miaolan.
She bowed to the Empress, and then to GongYimo.
"This subject's daughter has embarrassed herself. May Your Highness please lend me the zither."
The Empress smiled and waved her hand. She said to the palace maid, "Go, bring me the Phoenix Gourd."
"Yes."
The eunuchs moved quickly. GongYimo watched coldly from the side. After Qin Ke 'er tested the notes, she began to play.
The melodious sound of the zither rang out. On a winter day like this, it sounded a little lonely. It was probably similar to her current mood. GongYimo suddenly thought that if Gong Dai really wanted to marry, Qin Ke 'er would be a good choice. At least she wasn't a strong person. Compared to that scheming little princess, she was much better.
As she thought of this, she continued to drink. The alcohol, which had no alcohol content, seemed to be making her drunk.
One performance ended, and another began. There weren't many people present, so these ladies were bold enough to show their best sides. The Empress would occasionally comment, and the atmosphere gradually livened up.
At this time, a lady's performance of the flute received unanimous praise. The Empress also praised her and gave her many rewards. After receiving the praise and rewards, she didn't go down. Instead, she bowed to GongYimo and said.
"This subject's daughter's skills are insignificant and can't be considered elegant. If we really want to talk about it, Your Highness is the role model that I admire! I wonder if we have the honor of appreciating Your Highness' talent today? "
Her words caused the Empress' expression to stiffen. Even her mother's expression changed in an instant.
"Chang 'er, don't mess around!"
Then she hurriedly stood up and apologized to GongYimo.
"Please forgive me, Your Highness. My younger daughter doesn't know any better. Please forgive her …"
GongYimo was immediately called out, and her gaze fell on the lady on the stage.
Before she could speak, Su Miaolan suddenly smiled and interrupted, "It's no wonder that Younger Sister Xu is curious. Us sisters often say in private that Your Highness is the role model for us noble ladies to follow. We just don't know what kind of talents Your Highness has. As long as Your Highness shows a little bit of it, it will definitely be popular in the city, and everyone will fight to imitate you!"
Her words seemed to be praise, but who didn't know that GongYimo was born in the Cold Palace? Other than not knowing where she learned martial arts, in many people's eyes, she might have many wonderful ideas, but it was very likely that she was illiterate.
And the industries that she established were naturally infinitely weakened in the eyes of women who cared about the harem. They thought that those men were looking for novelty and praised her too much.
The Marchioness really wanted to sigh. She really didn't understand why her daughter was so stubborn. Could it be that she wanted to see GongYimo make a fool of herself?
But Su Miaolan was stubborn. She was going to be the Crown Princess soon! Why should she be inferior to GongYimo? She didn't believe that the Empress wouldn't help her!
GongYimo smiled. She didn't answer her question and directly asked a question of her own.
"I heard that Miss Su's dancing skills are graceful. Would this consort have the fortune to see it?"
GongYimo's words caused Su Miaolan's expression to stiffen. "This subject is talking about …"
"You're not willing?" GongYimo directly interrupted her domineeringly, slightly raising her brows. At this time, she was sitting on the couch, one hand supporting her chin as she lazily asked.
"Are you not willing to perform for this consort, or are you not willing to perform for Imperial Mother?"
Su Miaolan hurriedly got up and kneeled in front of the Empress. "This subject absolutely doesn't have that thought!"
The Empress sneered, not denying it.
GongYimo clearly wasn't a person who was easy to talk to, but Su Miaolan wanted to hit the muzzle of the gun in a moment of anger. Then, the Empress had nothing to say. She couldn't let GongYimo lose face for Su Miaolan.
"Since Miaolan has the heart, then let's do it. This consort's eyes are blessed."
Su Miaolan raised her head in astonishment. She clearly wanted to embarrass GongYimo, but she didn't expect that her future mother-in-law wouldn't side with her at all! In the end, her horizons were limited. She didn't understand what kind of status a title bestowed by the Emperor with a wave of his hand was equivalent to. Or, it could be said that she thought too highly of herself!
She had no choice but to dance this dance. However, if she didn't dance well, it would be an undeserved reputation. If she danced well, it would be like she was a performer trying to win a smile from a superior. She couldn't help but feel even more resentful. Could it be that she couldn't compare to GongYimo even after becoming the Crown Princess?
The music started. Even if she was unwilling, she had no choice but to dance. At this time, all the furens present quieted down, afraid that they would touch GongYimo's reverse scale. The Empress's attitude raised their understanding of GongYimo's status by a level. She was someone who could defeat the Crown Princess with a single word!
At this time, someone whispered something into the Empress's ear. The originally gloomy Empress's eyes lit up when she heard this! She immediately stood up!
The moment she stood up, a man's laughter came from afar.
"Imperial Mother, are you surprised?"
"Che!"
Gong Che had actually returned in advance, and had even come in secret to give her a huge surprise!
Even GongYimo was slightly dazed as she looked towards the door.
It was indeed him …
Gong Che. He was now twenty-one years old and had completely shed his youthful immaturity. Now, he was successful and famous. His status was stable, and his temperament was restrained. His appearance was even more handsome!
He was like a beautiful jade that made people gasp in admiration!
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