Chapter 1380: Chapter 801: The Border Is in Crisis, Will the Emperor Lead the Army Himself? (Part 2)

Their figures are nimble, their dance moves supple, radiantly captivating and mesmerizing.

Then, two more ladies appeared, one dressed in green and the other in blue. The lady in green played a vertical flute, its ethereal melody as heavenly as it was soothing.

Finally, two more ladies stepped out.

They were dressed as elegant young men, holding folding fans, reciting poetry as they walked out.

Accompanied by stunning dance and pleasant music, it created a certain mood of artistic conception.

The eunuch serving beside Xiao Luming was utterly amazed by this performance.

He never thought the Empress had such talents and aesthetics, always thinking she only knew how to wield swords and spears, like a wild, rustic girl. In this moment, he was truly in awe.

The Empress always surprises people unexpectedly, bringing delight.

At this moment, Xiao Luming also had a smile on his lips.

He probably didn’t expect Xie Qianyun to be so attentive toward him.

Xie Qianyun didn’t make the first move, yet he started drinking by himself; it was obvious his mood was good.

After a while.

The performance ended.

Xie Qianyun clapped and cheered.

They had rehearsed a few times before, and because of the tight schedule, mistakes always happened. This time it was a completely perfect performance.

She was fascinated by these concubines.

If she were a man, she certainly couldn’t resist such temptation.

She couldn’t help but turn her gaze toward Xiao Luming.

Looking at Xiao Luming’s composed demeanor, she really couldn’t tell if he was excited.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Xie Qianyun asked him.

"Hmm." Xiao Luming nodded and added, "Not bad."

"Then whose performance did you like best?" Xie Qianyun asked again.

Xiao Luming slightly furrowed his eyebrows.

He had not focused carefully on any one of them, only felt that the entire atmosphere was very good.

Seeing the expectant look in Xie Qianyun’s eyes at this moment,

he casually said, "The lady in green."

The lady in green.

Xie Qianyun looked up at Noble Le.

Xiao Luming’s aesthetic sense was indeed different from others.

Most people would probably focus on the two ladies in red, but he looked at the least conspicuous of the flute players.

It didn’t matter, as long as Xiao Luming liked it.

She quickly picked up her wine cup and proactively proposed another toast, "Your Majesty should relax more in the future. Although state affairs are busy, you must also take care of your health. I will try my best to prepare more entertainment for Your Majesty to help you unwind."

Xiao Luming agreed.

Xie Qianyun basically understood Xiao Luming’s temperament now.

Anyway, one wouldn’t be able to see an overly joyful expression from him.

As long as he doesn’t reject, it basically means he’s satisfied.

The banquet lasted a bit long.

Afterward.

Xie Qianyun got up to see him off, "Your Majesty, it’s getting late. You still have the morning court tomorrow. Why don’t you return early?"

Xiao Luming’s expression changed noticeably.

He looked at Xie Qianyun, seeing the earnest smile on her face.

The eunuch beside him was also flustered.

Tonight, wasn’t the Empress intending to keep the Emperor?

He clearly saw the Empress continuously drinking with the Emperor, hoping the Emperor would get intoxicated and stay overnight in Jingxiu Palace.

Yet now she was actively sending the Emperor away.

Moreover, it’s not that late.

He overestimated the Empress.

How could she have understood things so easily?

The eunuch plucked up his courage and said, "Your Majesty has over-indulged in wine today; why not stay overnight in Jingxiu..."

"Prepare the carriage!"

Xiao Luming ordered, turning and striding away.

The eunuch sighed.

The Emperor was indeed, too proud.

Couldn’t he just, slightly, slightly show a little tenderness to the Empress?!

Xie Qianyun watched Xiao Luming’s departing figure, thinking he seemed a little angry.

The whole evening had been just fine.

This man, truly moody.

Xie Qianyun didn’t dwell on it much, quickly heading backstage to tell Liu Le, "Quickly go back and get ready, take a bath, freshen up, and wear the nightwear I prepared for you, then head to the Emperor’s chamber."

"Yes, but..." Liu Le was evidently nervous, "What if the Emperor doesn’t accept me?"

"How could he not accept? He said it himself, he’s most pleased with you." Xie Qianyun said confidently, "Don’t be nervous, just follow what the palace nanny taught you to serve the Emperor."

"Yes." Liu Le was still very nervous.

"Sister, whether you can win over the Emperor relies on you tonight." Xie Qianyun patted Liu Le’s shoulder.

Liu Le nodded resolutely.

Although other concubines were a bit jealous that the Emperor favored Liu Le, they recalled what the Empress said, that once the Emperor favored one person in the harem, he would favor everyone. After all, having tasted meat, who would willingly return to eating vegetables constantly? This eased their hearts considerably, and they actively encouraged Liu Le.