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Chapter 97 You Still Take This Errand

Apocalypse Palace, side hall of Chengqian Palace.

When Emperor Mingxi heard the words, he turned his head to look at Duguyan in an instant, and said in surprise: "Aifei has a good relationship with many officials of the Honglu Pavilion?"

Dugu Yan immediately looked at Xiao Jinxi when he heard the words, and asked angrily: "Miss Xiao, be careful! When did my palace have a good relationship with the officials of the Honglu Pavilion?"

Xiao Jinxi showed doubts: "Oh, isn't it? It seems that the court lady believed the rumors by mistake. Please forgive me, Concubine Xian."

Only Emperor Mingxi continued to ask: "What kind of rumor is it? Miss Xiao might as well tell it."

Upon hearing the words, Dugu Yan immediately looked at Emperor Mingxi, clenched his left hand under the dining table, and exclaimed: "Your Majesty, how could you believe the rumors and misunderstand the concubine! The concubine is devoted to the emperor."

Emperor Mingxi smiled at the corner of his mouth, stretched out his hand to hold Dugu Yan's right hand on the dining table, and comforted him: "My concubine, don't be angry, this is just eating and chatting, it's nothing more than hearing it, how can I believe it, I am naturally Trust Aifei."

Turning her head to look at Xiao Jinxi, she said, "Miss Xiao just treat it as a small talk, just talk about it."

I saw Xiao Jinxi smiled slightly, and said: "Since the emperor wants to hear it, the courtiers should know everything. The courtiers have heard that the concubine's dancing skills are outstanding, and she is even obsessed with dancing. And the people of Persia also like dancing. I heard that many years ago, Persia The envoys of the country came to the court, and one of them was also very skilled in dancing."

At this moment, Dugu Yan's left hand under the dining table clenched even tighter, wishing to tear Xiao Jinxi apart...
I only heard Xiao Jinxi continue to speak slowly: "When the concubine, who was still in her boudoir, learned about it, she got to know this envoy through the introduction of the officials of the Honglu Pavilion, and finally got the guidance of this envoy. , I heard that the concubine Xian is really talented, not only has she learned Persia's characteristic dance skills, but also her dance moves are exquisite, it's astonishing."

At the end of the sentence, Xiao Jinxi turned her head to look at Duguyan, smiled lightly, with an expression of admiration on her face, those who didn't know, thought, how much she adores the concubine Xian!

And An Xue and Xia Han behind him were already secretly smiling, but their faces were still quiet, as if they were slaves who kept their duty and only guarded their master.

But at this moment, seeing Xiao Jinxi looking at him like this, Dugu Yan's heart was instantly aroused, and he said: "Miss Xiao really doesn't care much about this palace, she knows so clearly what happened so many years ago."

Xiao Jinxi smiled lightly, and said: "Oh... Father always said that the courtiers are perverse, not as gentle and virtuous as ordinary girls. She is a model for the ladies of the imperial capital to emulate, and the courtiers naturally know it."

Only Emperor Mingxi who was on the side said: "I don't know that my concubine is also proficient in Persian dance, so I will have to see my concubine dancing someday."

Dugu Yan suppressed his anger, with a faint smile on his face, he replied: "Yes, Your Majesty, my concubine complies with the order. Since entering the palace, there have been many troubles in the harem, so I don't dance much. That's why I didn't mention it to the emperor, it's my concubine's fault."

"It's okay, little things, I don't need to worry about my beloved concubine." Emperor Ming Xi said.

Then he continued: "Since Aifei is familiar with the officials of the Honglu Pavilion, then the important task of serving as a ceremonial officer will be given to Aifei, okay?"

Dugu Yan frowned, although she didn't know whether this matter was related to the anger in the Imperial Study Room yesterday, but when she suddenly brought it up today, there must be something different, and she said one by one: "Your Majesty, the ministers were young and ignorant at that time. But the ministers are now Entering the palace, and then showing his face outside the palace may lose the emperor's face. What's more, the Honghe Pavilion is a matter for the court, and the concubines are concubines, so it is the ancestor's precept that they should not do politics in the harem, and the concubines really dare not accept this job."

Emperor Mingxi smiled slightly and said: "It's okay. My Tianqi Dynasty is a state of etiquette, and my concubine is a model in the harem. It is only a ceremonial officer involved, and it is only a part-time job. It is better for my concubine to teach them. I attach great importance to my apocalyptic law and etiquette. I also hope that my concubine will not refuse again."

Dugu Yan looked at Emperor Ming Xi suspiciously, why did the Emperor insist on going to the Honglu Hall by himself?Should I pick it up?But after thinking about it, from entering the palace, there are restrictions everywhere, and it is even more inconvenient to leave the palace. Now that I have this opportunity, I will have a reason to leave the palace in the future!
After a while, Dugu Yan stood up, bowed and saluted: "The concubine obeys the order. I will teach everyone in the Honglu Hall well and live up to the high expectations of the emperor."

Emperor Mingxi smiled: "It's so good, come on, sit down, this meal is not finished yet."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Dugu Yan replied.

And Xiao Jinxi who was on the side looked at this scene and sneered in his heart, Dugu Yan, even though you have all kinds of doubts, you still accepted this job.

He said one by one: "The virtuous concubine has always had a good reputation. The people in the Honglu Pavilion have learned from her, and it must have achieved great results. In the future, envoys from various countries will also favor her."

Dugu Yan looked over coldly in an instant: "Miss Xiao, I'm just sharing the emperor's worries, so please be careful with your words."

I only heard Emperor Mingxi say: "It's okay. I know that my concubine is dedicated to sharing my worries. If the results are outstanding in the future, it will naturally be due to my concubine."

Dugu Yan bowed again and said: "My concubine, thank you majesty." Although she took this job because she had the opportunity to go out of the palace often, why was she so uneasy...
Emperor Ming Xi picked up the wine glass and said again: "It's rare for my concubine to solve this worry for me today. Come, concubine Xiao, let's have a glass of wine to celebrate."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Dugu Yan picked up the wine glass and answered.

Xiao Jinxi also reached out to pick up the wine glass and took a sip.

And this moment.

I saw Li Yue and Eunuch Li walked in quietly, walked up to Emperor Mingxi, and whispered something in Emperor Mingxi's ear... Emperor Mingxi's finger holding the wine glass was instantly squeezed... ·

After a while, Zhu got up and said: "Aifei, I have something to deal with, so I will go ahead, and Aifei will continue to entertain Miss Xiao on my behalf."

Dugu Yan took a look and asked, "Your Majesty, what happened?"

Emperor Mingxi replied: "It's a trivial matter, I don't need to worry about my concubine, I'm leaving first."

"The concubine sends the emperor respectfully." Dugu Yan bowed and saluted.

"My daughter respectfully sends the emperor off." Xiao Jinxi also bowed slightly.

Looking at the figure going away, Xiao Jinxi sneered in his heart, so anxious, it seems that the letter from the Mo family has arrived...

Only to hear Xiao Jinxi say again: "Thank you, the emperor, for your hospitality today. But the emperor is so busy with government affairs, it's not good for you and me to continue enjoying the delicious food here. The servant girl will leave first."

Dugu Yan stared at the person in front of him for a moment, then Fang said: "That's all. Let's go. Qiaoer, send Miss Xiao out of the palace."

"Yes, ma'am." Qiao'er bowed and replied.

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(End of this chapter)