Several showgirls in the scene looked more and more nervous when Zhou Yu appeared. Even Li Xiangning lowered her head slightly and dared not look directly at Long Yan like the others.

Glancing at the people behind Concubine Hang, Zhou Yu recognized Li Xiangning among them at a glance. Seeing the woman's cautious manner and not daring to raise her head, Zhou Yu felt no disturbance in his heart.

After that, Zhou Yu's eyes fell on another person. Although he was still a little immature, he already had a dignified and graceful appearance. His every move showed the temperament of a noble man, and his appearance was not inferior to that of the two princes who had been attracted to him since he was a child.

Li Xiangning.

The other ones also have their own characteristics. Those who can be selected will naturally be first-class in terms of appearance and figure, but if they are roles, then we can't talk about them.

But as far as appearance is concerned, she is pretty, and her temperament is not bad. But it is just a notch lower than Li Xi'er. Li Xi'er can be regarded as stunning. There are definitely not a few stunning people like Li Xi'er in the Ming Dynasty, but in the draft

If a character of that caliber does appear during the process, there is a high probability that it will be screened out in the first and second steps of the process. Unless the show girl is impeccable in other aspects except her appearance, she will be retained.

Down.

To put it simply, those enchanting, beautiful and tempting women generally cannot enter the harem through normal channels.

This glance was also very quick. In almost a sentence, Zhou Yu had already taken in the looks of the women.

"I came at the right time."

Concubine Hang naturally noticed Zhou Yu's undisguised glance. What she was even more concerned about was Zhou Yu's action of holding her hand as soon as she came in. She was so happy that she had a smile on her face and took the opportunity to hold Zhou Yu's arm.

: "The Emperor is busy with government affairs and it is never too late to come. Your Majesty, let us take a seat first."

Zhou Yu smiled and sat on the main seat with Concubine Hang. Concubine Hang raised her hand to signal, and more palace maids and eunuchs filed in and placed more food on each table.

At the same time, Concubine Hang also poured a glass of wine for Zhou Yu herself. Standing beside Zhou Yu, she raised her wine glass and said to the beautiful ladies below: "Sisters, I heard that you are very talented. Today is a beautiful day.

In the presence of the Emperor, I might as well show off my skills to add some elegance to the banquet, to help the Emperor enjoy the banquet, or to take this opportunity to show off and introduce myself in front of the Emperor."

"Yunyan, your piano and dancing skills are outstanding. How about you start performing for the emperor?"

As soon as Tang Yunyan took her seat, she heard Concubine Hang calling her name. She looked a little nervous but not frightened. She stood up and saluted in the direction of Concubine Hang and Zhou Yu. She was confident and generous: "I'm showing off my shame.

Then I will entertain the Emperor with a piece of zither music."

Zhou Yu glanced at Concubine Hang and immediately saw that Concubine Hang was deliberately giving Tang Yunyan a chance to perform, and Tang Yunyan was also the most eye-catching among the beautiful ladies except Li Xiangning.

Instructing Concubine Hang to sit down next to him, Zhou Yu asked, "Are you satisfied with this Tang Yunyan?"

"I know I can't hide it from His Majesty's eyes." Concubine Hang pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "She comes from a simple family but is excellent. She has a graceful figure and beautiful appearance. She is involved in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She has a pure nature and a gentle and generous attitude. Even if she is favored,

There is no need to worry that people in the family will be arrogant and proud, and it doesn’t look like someone who is scheming and likes to compete for favors.”

Zhou Yu then looked at Tang Yunyan, who had come to the middle of the hall and was sitting in front of the guqin, and nodded slowly: "If you think it's good, then you can stay."

"Your Majesty, you are here again." Concubine Hang rolled her eyes at Zhou Yu and said: "These five people have to stay. The emperor must favor them early and let them continue the bloodline of the royal family as soon as possible. And if the emperor continues

If you only favor a concubine, she will soon become a sinner in the world."

Zhou Yu nodded: "I understand, who taught you these?"

Concubine Hang pursed her lips: "It's all the nuns in the palace who suggested it."

"Oh, you, you must remember that you are the owner of this harem now." Zhou Yu patted Concubine Hang's hand and said, "Have the East Sixth Palace and the West Sixth Palace been cleared out?"

Concubine Hang said: "I have been cleared out by others."

"Yeah." Zhou Yu responded, and after the person below finished their performance, he also said a few words of encouragement and gave jewelry as a reward.

Then one by one, the beautiful ladies also walked into the hall to perform, whether dancing or playing musical instruments. This comparison better demonstrated Tang Yunyan's excellence. Her nervous appearance was actually more interesting than what they performed.

When it was Li Xiangning's turn, she walked into the hall and danced to the music. Every movement was full of power and grace. The gauze fluttered like a flying fairy descending to earth. The unique rhythm and dance posture were also captivating to watch.

Concubine Hang couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she returned to her scrutinizing look in an instant, and seriously wanted to pick out some of the problems that could be mentioned.

No matter how outstanding a person like Li Xiangning is, in Concubine Hang's opinion, there is something wrong with such a person. It would be best for her not to enter the current emperor's harem, but to find the former emperor's talent who does not know where he is now.

Yes, since I didn't choose the emperor at the beginning, I was naturally not qualified to stand in front of the emperor, and I was quite displeased with him.

But this girl who has been carefully cultivated as a concubine in the harem since she was a child is indeed so good that it is difficult to find fault with her. She is also a beautiful woman, which is really depressing and annoying.

At the end of the performance, Li Xiangning calmly returned to her seat, her expression still calm and calm, and she ignored the looks from around her.

Concubine Hang complained softly next to Zhou Yu: "This woman is really cold-tempered. If the emperor likes her, she must be trained and trained."

Zhou Yu chuckled: "This girl has had this careless temperament since she was a child. She was even close to her when she was a child, but the older she gets, the colder she becomes. Since she doesn't like her, just ignore her and ignore her. But after all, she is a daughter of Concubine Li's clan.

He has been kept in the palace until now. For Concubine Li’s sake, I can only keep him in the palace. If you don’t like to be seen less, just do it.”

Concubine Hang nodded: "I understand."

After the performance was completed, it was considered to be three rounds. Zhou Yu glanced around and said, "I am happy to see all of you beauties today. I see that you are all talented, beautiful, gentle, virtuous, and truly a good man. Now being in the palace is different from being outside the palace. There are many rules and you should abide by them. I hope that in the future you and others can uphold your original intention and abide by your responsibilities as concubines and assist the imperial concubine in maintaining the peace of the harem. Everyone will be rewarded today."

Concubine Hang smiled sweetly: "Why don't you thank the emperor quickly? Remember to call yourself my concubine from today on."

Although there is no formal pardon or title, there are some good words from Zhou Yu, and it can be regarded as a formal promise, and he has become a member of the emperor's harem. As for titles, there is naturally no title for the time being, and Zhou Yu's words have already made it very clear. Well, being called a beauty is considered a level below concubines.

For example, Tang Meiren and Li Meiren.

"I thank the emperor for the reward."

The five beautiful ladies stood up at the same time and bowed to Zhou Yu to thank him. Zhou Yu responded and looked at Li Xiangning: "Li Xiangning, the Li family, is of a well-known family with a gentle nature. Since entering the palace, she has been dignified and prudent, with a gentle nature and outstanding talents. My heart is I am very pleased. I am grateful for the care given by Concubine Li when she was a child. I have specially made Li Xiangning the virtuous concubine and granted her residence in the Palace of Eternal Life."

Li Xiangning was stunned for a moment, then slowly stepped forward and knelt on the ground and began to thank her: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."

Zhou Yu nodded towards Concubine Hang: "I still have some things to do. You can continue the banquet. You also need to get close to them and teach them more rules. I don't like noisy people."

Concubine Hang nodded: "I will tell my sister properly, I will send you to your majesty."

"I respectfully send you off to Your Majesty."

Zhou Yu waved his hands and left without saying anything. No one glanced at him along the way, whether it was Li Xiangning or Tang Yunyan, who left Kunning Palace as these women knelt to see him off.

As soon as he came out, Cheng Jing followed him immediately: "Your Majesty, the carriage and clothes are ready, and Ma Shun is waiting outside the palace gate."

"Let's go."

If something happened, he would naturally have to leave the palace. When he left the palace, he would definitely go to see Li Xi'er.

Li Xier's appearance is better than that of these people in the palace, and she has a better temperament and is more coaxing. It will make people more relaxed when getting along with her, but it does not mean that she will attract Zhou Yu to like her more.

Essentially, these women are all the same to Zhou Yu now, without any difference. There is no talking about liking, let alone love. That is to say, they may have some feelings for Concubine Hang, but they are all the same in essence.

Cheng Jing followed behind and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, won't you stay in the palace tonight to favor Concubine Li? Wouldn't it be bad if someone discovers that the Emperor went to a brothel again?"

Zhou Yu asked: "How long have I been gone?"

Cheng Jing thought for a while: "It's almost a month."

Zhou Yu said: "In this way, I feel that no one will continue to stare at me. I was careless and was discovered by someone who went to a brothel. I am afraid that Li Xier has been investigated for a long time. Do you think this Li Xier has already been investigated?" Know that I am the emperor."

Cheng Jing paused and said, "There are already rumors, maybe we already know about it."

"In this case, it's time for Li Xi'er to change places."

Cheng Jing nodded: "The emperor's idea is of course right."

"Haha." Zhou Yu chuckled and said, "What do you think I will bring her back to the palace?"

"Uh?" Cheng Jing's eyes widened and he opened his mouth and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is not appropriate. After all, Li Xi'er is a prostitute. How can she be qualified to enter the palace to serve the emperor?"

Zhou Yu said slowly: "Emperor Taizu has a hobby of visiting brothels and prostitutes. What does it matter if I bring a group of Qing slaves back to the palace? If Li Xier is outstanding in talent and virtue, his lyrics and music will spread all over the world and become a popular person."

The female gentleman that I brought back can be regarded as a good story, and maybe it will be written into a picture book and widely circulated in the past few years."

Cheng Jing was stunned: "Huh?"

"This Li Xi'er is my big fishing bait. The closer you are to me, the more useful this fishing bait will be. Let me pack up the Yongshou Palace and send something to my Concubine Li."

Zhou Yu stopped in front of the carriage, patted Cheng Jing on the shoulder, and then stepped onto the wooden ladder and entered the carriage.

Cheng Jing bowed outside the carriage and watched the carriage leave, then shook his head and turned back.

Outside the palace gate again, Ma Shun nimbly got into the carriage and saluted Zhou Yu: "See you, Your Majesty."

"sit."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhou Yu asked: "What are the rumors outside now? My affair with a prostitute has become a big deal?"

"Back to the emperor, the rumors did not make a fuss. Many people did not believe the rumors. It was more like gossip after dinner. However, it did attract many people to Zuixianju. Miss Xi'er was more popular than before, and

Scholars seem to think that the emperor's prostitution is also an elegant thing, and all kinds of rumors are told by these scholars, and they are vaguely developing in the direction of becoming a good story."

Zhou Yu smiled and said: "The emperor and the singer?"

Ma Shundao: "It feels a bit like Huizong and Li Shishi in the Song Dynasty."

Zhou Yu leaned on the desk and closed his eyes to think. After a while, he said: "Find someone to make up a story to praise Li Xi'er's character and ability. In the story, Li Xi'er and I know each other. Make the story more beautiful."

Ma Shun nodded: "Yes, Your Majesty, but Your Majesty, if this is the case, wouldn't it make everyone aware of it?"

Zhou Yu was preparing to create a hype. Since it was a hype, of course he had to make it known to everyone.

Zhou Yu said: "Yes, I just want everyone to know, and will anyone find out that Li Xi'er is the biggest contributor to the improvement of gunpowder?"

Ma Shun didn't understand, but Ma Shun didn't ask.

When he came to Zuixianju again, Zhou Yu was respectfully invited to the private room again. The situation was even better than last time.

If the first time you enter is just a VIP box, the second time you enter is a VVIP, and the third time it becomes a SVVIP.

Even the location of the box has been changed again, and now it has become a completely independent building. The place is not big, but it is more private than a single-family house.

"Did you arrange it?"

Ma Shun shook his head and nodded: "The store arranged it himself. I just came to check it in person."

"Well, you are not stupid at all. You know how to check in advance." Zhou Yu nodded lightly. As the maid opened the door of the building, the scene of bright lights and feasting appeared in Zhou Yu's eyes. Li Xier led

A group of women in dance costumes bowed their bodies and said, "Little ladies, please welcome the young master."

"Interesting." Zhou Yu raised the corners of his lips and walked straight in. He helped Li Xi'er up to salute and asked with a smile, "I can't bear such a great gift. Xi'er, you and I don't have to be so polite."

Li Xi'er glanced at Zhou Yu charmingly: "Xi'er is worried that if I don't greet you with such courtesy, I will forget you. Master, you still remember the last time you saw Xi'er."

"Haha, it's my prince's fault. Don't blame Xi'er. Now, doesn't my prince come to look for Xi'er whenever he has time? Today, my prince has prepared a big gift for Xi'er. I believe you will like it, Xi'er.
Chapter completed!