Qianqianjie, kidnap a reborn prince back to the modern era

The tenth day of June.

It comes amid the expectations of people from all walks of life.

Nanqi harem.

"Your Majesty, today is His Majesty's birthday. I heard that a music and dance celebration has been arranged in the Taichang Temple outside the palace, and then we will return to the Palace of Prayer for Good Harvests to share a palace banquet. This arrangement is really rare."

The palace maid was combing Concubine Zhao's hair while telling her the news inside and outside the palace, and she felt a little excited.

Zhao Wan'er had a severe headache after getting up, thinking that at this point, Eunuch Hu in front of the emperor had not yet informed her how to arrange the people in the harem and who would attend the emperor's birthday banquet, she couldn't help but feel anxious.

She was very sad.

She had been with His Majesty since she was fifteen years old, and had been careful, gentle, and respectful for nearly twenty years. She had given birth to children for him and taken care of the harem. But no matter what she did, she could not satisfy her husband. So when the Regent ascended the throne, the new emperor did not make her the queen, but only gave her the title of noble concubine.

Although she was still the most powerful one in the harem, the vacant central palace made her feel very sad.

Your Majesty, still can't forget that woman from Jianghu?

For more than ten years, she had been grateful to the woman for saving her husband.

However, from then on, her husband also left her life.

Except for occasionally coming to her bedroom, no matter how carefully she served him, she never let him stay overnight after serving him.

Not only her, but any woman in the backyard of the palace could no longer keep his heart.

She suppressed her jealousy and tried to find more beautiful women for him, but it was of no avail.

"Today is a music and dance celebration. I heard that Lady Hong from Hongxiao Garden will come to perform a dance?"

Zhao Wan'er asked the palace maid beside her sourly.

"Your Highness, don't worry about it. For so many years, that woman has never entered the palace. It should be the same this time."

This was her dowry maid, who followed her into the palace and the harem. She knew that she lived a glorious life in front of people, but was not happy behind the scenes.

"Just because she didn't enter the palace before doesn't mean she won't enter the harem now. The position of the Queen of the Central Palace is left vacant for her. Who can resist this temptation?"

Concubine Zhao whispered, as if her heart was being ruthlessly grasped by an invisible hand. It hurt so much.

"Hasn't Eunuch Hu sent anyone to tell us what to do today?"

She fixed her makeup and picked out a dress in his favorite color.

Today is his birthday, his first birthday banquet since he ascended the throne.

No matter what, she has been by his side all these years, and she has two sons to support her.

"Is there still no news about Zhou'er? It's been so long, if you can't catch up with Qi Luobai, you should just come back quickly. Why is this child so stubborn?"

Whenever she thought of her eldest son Qi Luozhou, she felt panic in her heart, but she dared not mention this feeling to His Majesty.

"Yes, there has been no news for more than half a year. He sent a letter to let her know he was safe before, but now I don't know that the queen is thinking about him and waiting for him to come back. Hey, when he comes back, you must talk to him properly and don't let him worry so much."

Qi Luozhou is the eldest son of her and His Majesty. His temperament and appearance are exactly the same as Qi Yi. He is also the strongest among his sons in terms of civil and military skills, and is deeply appreciated by His Majesty.

She was the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhao. She was spoiled since childhood and was chosen by the former Queen Lu. After she came of age, she married the Ninth Prince. That period was the happiest time of her life.

The Ninth Prince is a man of heavenly appearance, the most noble man that all the women in Nanqi dream of.

Although he was born in troubled times and his father died in battle, his eldest brother was supported by General Zhenwei and other generals to become emperor, and established Southern Qi. He trained troops and consolidated his power, and he grew up in stability.

The old emperor Qi Zheng worked tirelessly for Nan Qi and was deeply attached to her emotionally.

The Lu sisters became queens one after another. They were both extremely gentle in nature, but none of them had a long and happy life.

The old emperor loved his sister, Empress Lu, very much, but his sister did not survive childbirth, resulting in two deaths.

For this reason, Emperor Nanqi was emotionally depressed for many years and regarded his younger brother as his spiritual sustenance, cultivating him with great care.

Many years later, under the unanimous advice of court officials, she made Xiao Lu the queen.

The sisters look alike and have similar personalities, and Emperor Nanqi loves her very much.

Many years later, when Empress Lu was in her prime, they had their first legitimate son, Qi Luobai.

He was made the crown prince at birth, but by this time, the Ninth Prince and her second son had already been born.

She knew her husband's disdain for the young prince, and she knew even more about his ambition to conquer the world, but she was powerless to do anything, and could neither support nor help him.

Her maternal family, the Duke of Zhao's Mansion, had become ill and corrupt after years of stability. Her brothers were only interested in pleasure and no longer had the conquest power of their father, so they could no longer be her support.

She shed tears secretly, lived in fear all day long, and lived cautiously in her own world.

She had secretly gone to see that woman, who was wearing a red dress and was as bright as the sun.

Although being unmarried at an old age is not accepted by the world, she is not affected at all. She laughs, dances and drinks as she pleases.

She watched from a distance, consciously hiding in the shadows.

She knew that compared to her, she was nothing.

Once the woman nodded, she had no choice but to give up her seat.

That woman agreed to dance at the new emperor's birthday banquet today. Does this mean that she has finally responded to His Majesty's ten years of waiting for her?

"Your Highness, Eunuch Hu sent someone to deliver a message. His Majesty said that the music and dance celebration will be held outside the palace today, so the ladies in the harem should not go. You can go to the palace banquet by yourself at the hour of Xu."

The senior palace maid came in to answer, and she slumped down on the chair in despair.

Is what is supposed to come finally coming?

In the imperial study room.

Today's morning court ended quickly because Emperor Nanqi was absent-minded.

The court officials in the hall all understood each other's point and just mentioned a few minor matters. Then they kept their mouths shut and waited for the chief eunuch, Eunuch Hu, to announce the adjournment of the court.

Qi Yi was feeling a little excited and a little nervous today.

At the court meeting, Minister of Rites Cao Siwen reported the arrangements for today's banquet and handed him a list of music and dance. There were two music and dances listed on it, and the lead dancer of both was Hong Niangzi.

Does this mean that she accepted his invitation and agreed to celebrate his birthday?

After twelve years of waiting, can it finally be fulfilled today?

"Your Majesty, for those who will be attending the music and dance celebration and the palace banquet today, should I ask the Imperial Concubine to make arrangements for the masters of the harem?"

Qi Yi's good mood froze a little, his brows were furrowed, as if he was making some decision.

After a long while, he said in a low voice.

"Notify everyone that the harem will not participate in today's music and dance celebration. Concubine Zhao will wait and accompany me to the palace banquet."

Eunuch Hu took the order and went down to give instructions.

He tapped his fingers on the desk, mentally sketching out the possibility that something good might happen tonight.

She had finally agreed to dance for him, and she couldn't let her see other women by his side again. Those people were not worthy of watching her dance.

If she didn't like performing in public, he wouldn't want anyone else to see her dancing, it would be his alone.

Never mind, it was the last time. Now that she was the queen of Nanqi, she could no longer perform in public.

Tonight, indulge her again.

The corners of his mouth curved up.

This is the happiest moment since I ascended the throne, and also the most anticipated moment.

If she agrees to accompany her back to the palace today, then she will be allowed to sit next to him at the palace banquet tonight. It doesn't matter who is in the harem. If she minds, he can even disperse the entire harem for her.

He began to consider which palace she should be placed in and how the palace should be decorated. The ceremony of enthroning the queen had to be held on the nearest date chosen by the Imperial Observatory.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

With her by his side, he can use the power of Senliu Mountain to conquer the Three Kingdoms, strive to unify the world in a short period of time, and realize his dream of becoming a hegemon.