The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 251 Wan Wan Lei Qing
Nian Shilan did not miss the expressions of the emperor and empress. She lowered her head and picked up a piece of peeled pomelo to eat. The sour and sweet taste spread on her tongue.

Nian Shilan had a faint smile on her lips. She liked to see Ulanara having to endure it every time.

Su Peisheng also followed Yinzhen's gaze. He naturally knew that the emperor was thinking of Queen Chunyuan.

But there are still many concubines here. Su Peisheng coughed lightly, leaned over to Yinzhen and smiled.

"Oh, the singing and dancing today are so wonderful, I am so happy just watching them.

I heard that this dance was carefully rehearsed by Her Majesty the Queen.

Your Majesty, look, the person leading the dance has such a graceful posture, it's really beautiful."

Yinzhen withdrew his gaze from Hongmei, looked down at his wine glass, and then looked up at the people dancing in the hall.

Ulanara smiled.

"Your Majesty, do you think today's song and dance are satisfactory?"

Yinzhen turned the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile.

“The queen has her heart, but the songs and dances are all the same, and there is nothing new.

It's nothing more than a jolly novelty, thank you Queen for your hard work."

Ulanara watched Yinzhen's actions and knew that he was a little absent-minded at the moment, so she smiled and gestured to Jiang Fuhai who was serving beside him.

Jiang Fuhai bowed and replied lightly, then took a few steps back and went to the side hall.

Just as the dancers in the main hall finished their song and left the stage, the faint sound of stringed instruments began to spread from far away.

A woman in red danced into the hall to the sound of stringed instruments, her lithe figure following the music.

Yinzhen only felt his eyes brighten. The woman seemed to be deliberately covering her face with her movements while dancing, and Yinzhen could not see the woman's appearance for a moment.

But Nian Shilan, who was sitting on the side, could see it clearly. Apart from Zhen Changzai, she had never seen anyone else dance like this.

Every move was exactly the same as the stunning dance performed in the previous life.

Yinzhen was attracted by the dancing woman, and Ulanara secretly felt a little proud.

She had known for a long time that Concubine Zhen could dance.

It's just that Concubine Zhen is unlucky. She has been in the palace for more than half a year and has never shown her face in front of the emperor.

Ulanara deliberately arranged this solo dance. As for whether she could catch the emperor's eye, it all depended on Concubine Zhen's ability.

Concubine Shen knew about this, so it was no surprise that she looked at Concubine Zhen dancing in the palace with admiration.

When the song was almost over, Zhen Chang slowly danced to Yinzhen's front, reached out to take the wine jug in front of Yinzhen, and added fine wine to Yinzhen's cup.

"I wish the emperor good health and long life. I wish the Qing Dynasty good weather, peace and prosperity!"

After saying this, Zhen Changzai placed the wine jug on the table, quickly retreated to the center of the hall, and bowed deeply.

Yinzhen clapped his hands and laughed, speaking loudly.

"Okay! Concubine Zhen is here."

Zhen Changzai thanked him and slowly stood up. Her red dress looked like a proud red plum blossom, which caught Yinzhen's eyes.

Ulanara looked at Yinzhen and smiled with satisfaction.

Others don't know, but she knows.

This is the person that Ulanara cultivated according to her sister's temperament. She doesn't believe that she cannot impress the emperor.

Yinzhen said.

"Your dance is so graceful, you deserve a treasure. Su Peisheng, bring me my pair of white jade peace buttons and give them to Concubine Zhen."

Yinzhen had originally prepared many rewards as tonight was New Year's Eve.

Upon hearing this, Su Peisheng took out a white jade locket from the side and handed it to Zhen Changzai with both hands.

Su Peisheng smiled sincerely and said.

"My lady is so blessed. I congratulate you. I congratulate you."

Zhen Changzai knelt down again, thanked him, and stood up.

Ulanara said to Yinzhen with a smile.

"Zhen Changzai is not only good at dancing, but also very talented.

In the past, I only knew that Concubine Shen was good at poetry.
That day, I accidentally heard Zhen Chang reciting a poem.

I just know that Zhen Chang has strict education at home.
Although I am a woman, I have also studied poetry and prose with my teacher. "

Yinzhen looked at Zhen Changzai with great interest and said.

"I vaguely remember telling you during the selection that you are quite knowledgeable in poetry and literature." Zhen Changzai responded meekly.

"Yes, Your Majesty still remembers."

Ulanara laughed again.

"Your Majesty, there is still a long time to come, and you still have to discover the good things about Concubine Zhen.

I heard that Concubine Zhen has prepared a dance for His Majesty. Would Your Majesty like to take a look at it?"

Yinzhen leaned back in his chair and said.

"Okay. I also want to see what other surprises Concubine Zhen has."

Zhen Changzai flicked her sleeves and danced to the music.

But Yinzhen's face gradually became gloomy, and his every move seemed to be imitating Yunxi's attitude back then.

But now, the only person who had the good fortune to see Yunxi dance in those days was Ulanara.

Yinzhen glanced at Ulanara calmly, thinking that perhaps Ulanara also wanted to make him happy.

After the dance, Zhen Chang did not receive the emperor's praise as she had imagined, but only heard the emperor's indifferent words.

"Mrs. Zhen danced well just now. Now change your clothes and take your seat."

Zhen Changzai was stunned for a moment, and looked at Ulanara at a loss.

This dance was something he practiced often at home, and it was taught by a dance teacher specially hired by his father Zhen Yuandao.

After entering the palace, the Queen also praised her dance and suggested many changes, which made her feel that this dance should be amazing.

Why did the emperor not only seem unmoved, but also had a hint of barely perceptible anger in his eyes?

But Zhen Changzai was very alert and said quickly.

"Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty. I will go change my clothes first."

After saying this, he stepped back, giving the place in the hall to the dancers in the palace.

Nian Shilan watched this scene leisurely, poured himself a glass of wine and drank it, then spoke.

"Your Majesty, I can't dance, but I saw Zhen Changyi dancing just now.
As graceful as a swimming dragon and as beautiful as a startled swan.

How could His Majesty not be moved?"

Lady Wan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke.

"Empress Hua has excellent taste. This dance is the famous Jinghong Dance."

Nian Shilan asked in surprise.

"Jinghong Dance? I remember that Concubine Wan also danced Jinghong Dance?
But I have never had the chance to see it. Now that I see it, I know that this name is really appropriate."

Concubine Wan smiled, glanced at Yinzhen, and said.

“It’s no wonder that Concubine Hua is surprised. This stunning dance was created by Concubine Mei, the favorite concubine of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang.

Legend has it that when Concubine Mei danced, she looked like a flying wild goose, light and free.

Emperor Xuanzong of Tang once praised Concubine Mei in front of all the kings, saying that she "played the white jade flute, performed the stunning dance, and was a radiant presence."

Some poets even sighed, fearing that they would not be able to catch it, and flew away to chase after the startled swan.

Concubine Hua said that she heard that I, the concubine, had also performed this dance.

I have not lived at home since I was young, and I once saved a girl on the farm.

Seeing that I was light at that time, she taught me this dance.

When the girl left, she told me that the dance was called Jinghong Dance.

The girl also said that the Jinghong Dance had originally been lost, but she loved dancing so much that she devoted herself to studying it.

Although I don't know how Concubine Mei danced, I benefited a lot from what she taught me.

I just don’t know where Zhen Changzai learned it.”

Nian Shilan said as if she had suddenly realized something.

"That's strange. No wonder you know this dance."

Yinzhen had heard these words as early as when Concubine Wan was dancing under the plum tree. Hearing them today, he became more certain of his previous guess.

It must be that Ulanara deliberately trained Zhen Changzai for her own pleasure.

But when he thought of Zhen Chang's face that was somewhat similar to Concubine Wan, and now dancing the dance she had deliberately learned, Yinzhen felt bored.

If Wanwan's resemblance to Qing can somewhat ease Yinzhen's longing for Yunxi, then Zhen's resemblance to Wan makes people feel bored.