Long live Emperor Wu!

Chapter 45 I miss my grandma.

Three days later, Wu Rou and two other talented people, Wang and Xiao, were in the Liangyi Hall to select and review the entertainment programs for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

Last year's Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was kept simple because the war was still going on.

By this year, the people who wanted to marry Tuyuhun were selected, Tubo was conquered, and Gaochang was merged into the Tang Dynasty. Everything went smoothly. Your Majesty was in a good mood, so he was ready to make a big fuss.

If there is a big event, there are many things that need to be done, so under the instruction of Xu Chongrong, three talented people who usually handle affairs gathered together to supervise the execution of the banquet.

Musicians from the Jiaofangsi lined up in the side aisle dedicated to Liangyi Hall. They were men and women, and they had all kinds of musical instruments, from bells to drums. There was a thick stack of sheet music in front of them, and each one stepped forward to perform. Those who needed accompaniment were the ones who played vocal music.

The two Persian women in the middle danced enthusiastically to the drum beats. They were wearing revealing red clothes, fluttering headscarves and skirts, snow-white skin, and bright smiles. They were very attractive.

Wu Rou finished reading in surprise, and then asked the two people around him:

"Wang Cairen, Xiao Cairen, what do you think of this? Will Your Majesty like it?"

Wang Cairen said nothing, Xiao Cairen smiled awkwardly and said:
"We all listen to Wu Cairen."

Wu Rou examined their expressions and did not answer.

After a while, a ghost-faced play adapted from a folk tale was finished. Although it was all performed by men, the one who played the role of a woman had a tacky ghost-face painting and a contrived and obscene body expression.

To be honest, the story does seem to make people laugh, but if it is placed at the banquet of Liangyi Palace, I don’t know if it is appropriate.

Wu Rou then asked again:
"What do you two think of this?"

Wang Cairen still had a cold face and said nothing, and Xiao Cairen still said the same thing as before:
"We all listen to Wu Cairen."

Her tone was extremely condescending, as if she was a bully.

Wu Rou persuaded herself to be calm, thinking that the errand was the most important thing, so she patiently asked for advice humbly:

"I know that His Majesty likes poetry, especially catchy new works by famous artists. He will definitely like the music composed. Moreover, those sword dancers just now are both strong and soft, and have both spiritual and spiritual skills. Your Majesty will definitely like them too.

I can't figure out the rest of the barbarian dances and the tacky folk stories.

Both of you are older than me and have been with His Majesty for a long time. I would like to ask you to give me some advice. How can we only listen to me when we are working together on an errand? "

After she finished speaking, Xiao Cairen seemed to be moved and did not object.Wang Cairen opened his mouth and said sarcastically:

"You don't dare. Although we entered the palace early, we can't stop Wu Cai Ren from being popular with others. Apart from Your Majesty, who among the powerful people in the harem doesn't like you, Wu Cai Ren?
I think back then, I just slapped the Turkic palace maid and was punished by kneeling for the entire afternoon. How dare we have any objections at this time?Naturally, I have nothing to say. "

Wang Cairen has a sweet face, delicate features, and no mean expression when she speaks, but she specifically singled out His Majesty, which made the ironic effect [-]% better and hit Wu Rou's pain point.

Wu Rou's eyes were filled with hatred and she wanted to hit her, but she pursed her lips and smiled, with an innocent and lively look on her young face, and said:

"I didn't expect Wang Cairen to hold a grudge, but the imperial concubine's punishment of you is justified. If you are not convinced, you can complain to His Majesty.

Anyway, I am not in His Majesty's favor. I think Wang Cairen must be better than me, and His Majesty will definitely vent his anger on your behalf. "

"You!" Wang Cairen's face turned dark and he glared at Wu Rou angrily, but was speechless.

She was promoted from serving as a maid, and she knows His Majesty's temper best.

He hated the tricks used by women in the harem to compete for favor.

Not to mention complaining about this kind of thing, just talking about the bad things in the harem in front of His Majesty will be disgusted by His Majesty.

If she goes to sue Concubine Wei, isn't that asking for death?
Seeing that the two of them were fighting, Xiao Cairen persuaded them to make peace and said:

"Forget it, stop arguing. If Empress Chongrong finds out, we will each have to get fifty pieces of paper. Who can withstand the penalty of copying when we are so busy?...I think the one just...changed a sentence or two. , it’s okay, it’s quite interesting. Wang Cairen, don’t you think so?”

Wang Cairen rolled his eyes and stopped talking.

Arthurs, who was standing behind Wu Rou, glanced at her secretly, feeling extremely happy.

At this time, the eunuch came outside Liangyi Palace. When he got closer, he saw that it was eunuch Xu.

He anxiously walked through the center of the hall and walked up to Wu Rou. He first saluted several talented people and then said to Wu Rou:
"Wu Cairen, go and have a look. Princess Jinyang is crying in the palace and wants to see you."

Wu Rou was shocked when she heard this and asked quickly:
"What's up with her?"

Waiter Xu frowned and said:
"No one knows what's going on... Maybe I'm in a bad mood, so I just want to see you. Your Majesty and Prince Jin are both in the court, and they can't come now. I've just sent someone to ask for permission, and your Majesty has allowed you to enter and leave the Wude Hall. Hurry up. follow me."

Wu Rou turned her head and glanced at the crowd waiting for the performance in the hall, and said to Xiao Cairen:

"Sister Xiao, Wang Cairen, you two have to decide first. This is an errand for the three of us. If we can't handle it well, who can get away with it? I'll go and take a look first."

After saying that, he followed Chamberlain Xu out, followed closely by Arthur.The two people were left stunned.

After a while, Wang Cairen shook his robe without anger and said with a pursed lips:
"She's so good! Even Princess Jinyang fawns over her! There's no one in this palace she doesn't want to please."

Xiao Cairen advised her: "You know you are still going against her, just stop saying a few words."

……

Wu Rou followed Chamberlain Xu to the dormitory where Princess Jinyang lived. Before she even got close to it, she heard the princess' childish cry, which made her heartbroken. There were also the coaxing voices of other palace people, and it was a mess. .

She crossed the threshold and took a few steps, asking anxiously:
"Princess, what's wrong?" As soon as she spoke, the palace people surrounding the princess dispersed, and they saw her lying on the edge of the bed with messy hair, her head turned away, her eyes and mouth were red and swollen from crying. , with tears on his face, as pitiable as he wants.

"Wu Cairen, you are here." She said and ran over, hugging her waist like she hugged King Jin, and cried:

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...I miss my grandma, I miss my grandma..."

Wu Rou's tears suddenly fell down. She gently touched Princess Jinyang's head, stroked her back with her other hand, and asked softly:

"Has the princess been wronged in any way? Tell me?"

Princess Jinyang raised her head and said while crying:

"I'm so sad that my brother is no longer with me. He said that although my mother is gone, he can accompany me in my place...

In the past, he would comb my hair like my mother-in-law, tell me stories like my mother-in-law, kiss my forehead before going to bed like my mother-in-law, and often play with me...

Now that he is going to court with his father, I will be left alone in the Wude Palace...I am so lonely, I miss my mother-in-law...wuwuwu..."

Wu Rou felt sad and couldn't help but cry with her. If she hadn't had the experience of losing a loved one at a young age, she might not understand, but Wu Rou felt the same way with every word she said.

When a loved one dies, it’s not just that a person is missing from your life, but that person’s voice, appearance, appearance, things they have done, words they have said, and the warmth and support they have given you will appear in front of you from time to time. Remind you of the pain of being extremely greedy when you can’t get it.

The smart and precocious King Jin, who also lost a close relative, must understand the truth behind this.

That's why he imitated Queen Wende and took good care of his young sister.

Wu Rou couldn't help but think sadly: Wasn't he only eight years old back then?

"Don't cry, I'll stay with you, ah... you'll get better slowly. Besides, it's not like His Highness Prince Jin won't come back forever. You'll see him later, wouldn't it be nice to hug him more?"

Princess Jinyang just kept crying, as if the sadness she had suppressed for a long time could no longer be stopped.

Wu Rou had no choice but to squat down, hug her, and gently stroke her back until she was tired of crying.

……

The emperor and Prince Jin came here as soon as they left the court, and by this time Princess Jinyang was tired from crying and fell asleep.

Wu Rou stepped aside after seeing the courtesy.

"Do you know why she is crying?" The emperor sat on the edge of the bed, reached out and touched his daughter's face and asked.

He was still wearing the imperial robes worn by the imperial court, and the colorful jade beads on his head covered half of his face. Only the deep and majestic brows could be vaguely seen between the gaps.

Wu Rou lowered her head and replied respectfully:
"The princess said that she was not used to being separated from His Highness Prince Jin at first, and she missed her mother a little."

After hearing this, King Jin stepped forward, knelt beside the bed, reached out and held his sister's hand.

He was dressed very formally today, with a red round-neck court dress, complicated embroidered patterns on his chest and back, and a gold crown on his heavy bun. His usual aloof and distant temperament was a little more rich and noble in the world. Something strange.

But even when he knelt down, his dignity and calmness did not diminish.

He suddenly looked up at the emperor, his gentle brows filled with worry, and said:

"Father..."

But before he finished speaking, the emperor interrupted him and said:
"No! You have your own things to do. You can't stay with her forever. Children have to grow up one day."

He spoke coldly, feeling that it was too harsh, so he softened his tone and said:

"Your sister has been sensible since she was a child. She was sad but didn't cry for you to come back. It means that she knows the seriousness in her heart. Don't spoil her anymore. She is already seven years old. Don't worry."

Then, without waiting for King Jin to say anything else, he turned to Wu Rou and said:

"Wu Cairen, Princess Jinyang likes you. Please spend more time with her in the future."

"Yes." Wu Rou quickly bowed and responded.

The emperor turned around and saw that King Jin was still kneeling there, and said sternly:

"Xiaojiu, don't stay here. Go to the East Palace to ask your brother the prince for errands! By the way, tell him that your sister is okay."

After saying that, he turned around and left, the broad emperor's crown robe flashing past without any hesitation.

King Jin put down his sister's hand, lowering his head slightly as if he was a little reluctant and guilty, but in the end he stood up obediently. When passing by Wu Rou, he did not look at her, but said softly:

"Please take more care of her."

After that he left.

The father and son came to see Princess Jinyang for less than a quarter of an hour and left again in the blink of an eye.

The palace suddenly became quiet and seemed increasingly deserted.

Wu Rou looked at Princess Jinyang's sleeping face, which was swollen from crying, and frowned in distress.

(End of this chapter)