The cute apprentice of the national teacher is charming and wild

Chapter 170 169: Toasting

Gu Zhijin stood up, bowed down with courtesy, and said, "Zhijin is not in good health and cannot drink alcohol. Please forgive me, His Royal Highness King Rui."

Jing Chaoci raised his wine glass, his expression darkened.

He could feel that Gu Zhijin was alienating him and avoiding suspicion.

The atmosphere at the banquet froze for a moment, and everyone thought to themselves that the third miss of the Gu family was a little out of touch. Even if she couldn't drink alcohol, she could still substitute tea for wine.

In the hearts of most of the noble ladies, Gu Zhijin was sour that he didn't know good from bad, and they wished that Jing Chaoci would toast them with wine.

Empress Dowager Mei's face was slightly displeased, and she also felt that Gu Zhijin was a little out of touch, so she squinted at Gu Qingrou.

Gu Qingrou understood, and said with a smile to Gu Zhijin: "My sister knows that Sanmei is not in good health, so it's okay to drink less wine, and it's considered His Royal Highness Rui's favor."

If this intention is accepted, I am afraid that the relationship with Jing Chaoci will not be clear.

Gu Zhijin frowned, as if in embarrassment, "Some time ago, Zhijin accidentally injured her body, and she had an old illness, so she really couldn't drink alcohol. Your Highness King Rui forgive me."

Jing Chaoci's slanted eyes were covered with coldness.

Jing Zhanli put his arms on the desk, propped his chin, with a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, he said: "Miss Gu has rejected the second brother like this, why should the second brother make things difficult for a weak woman? "With a deep winking smile, he said teasingly: "Second Brother, haven't you heard such a sentence, twisted melons are not sweet."

The twists and turns in Jing Chaoci's heart were clearly seen by Jing Zhanli.

His second brother wanted to attract the attention of the 20 Southern Wing Army of the Nan family.

Jing Chaoci's face was a little uneasy after being poked straight at him to make his mind clear.

Empress Dowager Mei glanced at Jing Zhanli, as if she thought he was talkative.

"Li'er, don't be rude."

The voice as gentle as water is Jing Zhanli's biological mother Zhong Guifei, whose maiden name is Danling, and Jun Elegy's mother and concubine Zhong Danxiu are direct sisters.

The two were born in a family in the south of the Yangtze River, and they have the unique grace and virtuousness of Jiangnan women.

Although Jing Zhanli was flirtatious, he would still listen to what his mother and concubine had to say. After being lightly reprimanded, his mouth became honest, and he poured his own drink, and his winking eyes turned to the ladies.

In such a stalemate, Jing Chaoci was a little bit unable to get off the table, and he didn't want to drink the wine in his hand.

A pair of slender, very skinny bare hands were reflected in front of his eyes, holding a wine glass in his hand, Song Zhibai said in a cold voice, "Ah Jin really can't drink wine, I will take this glass for her."

He drank the wine with his head up, Song Zhibai turned the empty wine glass upside down to show that he had drunk it, looked at Jing Chaoci, "His Royal Highness, please."

Jing Chaoci's eyes were calm, and he drank the wine in his hand.

If he doesn't drink this wine, he won't be able to come down the stairs.

After drinking, Jing Chaoci returned to his seat with a cold face, it could be seen that he was in a very bad mood.

Gu Zhirou frowned, and stared at Gu Zhijin, her eyes were a little sullen.

Jing Chaoci's toast made everyone's eyes focus on Gu Zhijin, only Jing Yuanzhao was silent and looked at Song Zhibai calmly.
After the turmoil of the toast passed, the crowd had nothing to see, so they could only drink tea and enjoy peonies.

Seemingly feeling that the atmosphere was a bit monotonous, Concubine Mei thought of an idea and said to Empress Dowager Mei: "This kind of flower viewing lacks elegance, why not let Xueer play a song for us, it will add to the fun."

Empress Dowager Mei nodded, thinking that this idea is very good.

In this way, Mei Qinxue can show her talent in front of everyone, and she can also perform well in front of Jing Moyan.

With such an opportunity to show off, Mei Qinxue was naturally willing, stood up, and smiled sweetly: "Then Xueer would rather be respectful than obedient, and present a ugly song."

Then the palace servants brought over a guqin, Mei Qinxue sat in front of the guqin, plucked the strings with her fingertips, the movements were smooth, the sound of the piano was gurgling, and the reverberation lingered in her ears.

After the song, everyone applauded and looked at Mei Qinxue with a little more appreciation.

Mei Qinxue was born in a famous family like the Mei family, and she learned piano, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was a child, so her talents must be genuine.

"Okay, okay," Empress Dowager Mei clapped her hands with satisfaction, "I haven't heard you play the piano for a few days. In a short period of time, Xue girl's piano skills have improved again."

Mei Qinxue shyly said, "Grandma Huang's praise is great." Looking at Jing Moyan out of the corner of her eye, hearing her playing the piano, she wondered if her heart would be more fond of her.

Jing Moyan closed his eyes lightly, his face was always gentle and refined.

Mei Qinxue was the first to show off her talents, and the noble ladies who came out later were also eager to show off their different talents. They also wanted to show themselves more and let the princes take a closer look.

Such a talent show, Gu Zhijin and Song Zhibai can only appreciate it.

Because of Gu Zhijin's health, it took too much energy to learn these things. Mrs. Nan felt sorry for her, so she refused to let her learn. Gu Zhijin had only been exposed to fur, but she was best at embroidery.

Not to mention Song Zhibai, her talent is dancing spears and swords, she can't play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

After all the noble ladies had finished their performances, no one came out to recommend themselves.

Empress Dowager Mei was in high spirits, and she hadn't seen enough performances yet, so she glanced around at the noble ladies in the seats, "But which girl wants to come out and perform?"

The sparrow below was silent.

The noble girls who have performed before dare not perform again, to show off the limelight twice, those who have not performed are because they know how much their talents are, and dare not show them to embarrass themselves.

No one responded below, which made Empress Dowager Mei lose face.

"Empress Dowager," Gu Zhirou answered, and said with a smile, "Since the girls have finished showing off their talents, why not let Sister Leng play a song for us all to enjoy, what does Empress Dowager think?"

Empress Dowager Mei nodded: "Very good."

Leng Shuiyi sings opera very well, and Empress Dowager Mei also likes to listen to her opera voice. Let her perform a song, and Queen Mother Mei thinks it is also good.

Leng Shuiyi, who was sitting at the bottom, frowned slightly, and looked at the tea in front of her, reflecting her slightly cold eyes, but her body remained unmoved.

Gu Zhirou glanced at her, smiling sweetly: "Sister Leng, since the empress dowager wants to hear you sing, you can come and cheer everyone up."

Everyone knows that Leng Shuiyi was born as a famous actress, and singing is her specialty, but few people have heard her opera voice, because since she became a concubine, she has stopped singing in front of others.

After all, she is also a concubine with status, and she can no longer sing her plays casually for others to listen to.

Gu Zhirou seemed to deliberately make things difficult for her, knowing that she is now a concubine, not a famous actress in the troupe, and let her perform in front of the public.

It's not embarrassing her what is it?
Flicking down the skirt, Leng Shuiyi got up, bowed slightly, and Yingti said in a melodious voice: "Empress Dowager, forgive me, it's hard for me to obey. After becoming the emperor's concubine, the minister is like the emperor who promised not to sing in front of outsiders in the future. Please forgive me, ma'am."

After being brushed across the face, Empress Dowager Mei looked slightly embarrassed.

She is a queen mother, so she is not qualified to listen to her sing a piece of music?
(End of this chapter)