Author: winter hat

An Kexun's expression remained unchanged, he kept smiling softly and listened patiently.

More and more people were seated at the banquet, and concubines were sitting around them. The lively and active Chu nobles seemed a little embarrassed.

After everyone was seated, the hall became very lively, with women's laughter coming from time to time, and various fragrances mixing together.

"This sister is...?"

A concubine not far away noticed An Kexun and stepped forward to ask.

"Hello, sister."

An Kexun made a virtual salute.

"Sister Xia, this is An Mei who entered the palace with me! Isn't she so beautiful?"

Chu Guiren stood up with a smile, hugged Xia Guiren's arm, and said with a smile.

"It turns out that this person is from Anmei."

The surrounding concubines looked here from time to time, all paying attention to An Kexun's face, and jealousy flashed in some of their eyes from time to time.

Today is a big day. I can meet the emperor for the first time since I entered the palace. If I can be favored and get the honor, I will fly up the branches and become a phoenix in this life.

An Kexun's outstanding appearance made the other concubines very nervous, and they already regarded her as an enemy.

An Kexun didn't care, and kept a decent smile on his face.

"The Emperor has arrived!!!"

The harsh voice of the eunuch outside the banquet sounded like the sound of nature to the ears of the other concubines.

Just wait until the emperor comes!

The concubines looked outside the banquet with bright eyes, waiting for the emperor to enter.

An Kexun didn't look at it, stroking his bracelet with his hand.

The bright yellow dragon robe appeared, and the man's cold and thin face appeared in everyone's eyes.

An Kexun raised her lips slightly, and she guessed right.

That is Qin Yelan.

But people still lowered their heads, not daring to look.

Qin Yelan walked on the paved road in the middle with a straight face.

Just when he was about to reach An Kexun, he suddenly asked a concubine:

"Which concubine are you?"

The concubine who was called raised her head in surprise, it was the Xia nobleman.

"My concubine is Xia Guiren, Your Majesty."

Her voice was unconsciously coquettish, ignoring the looks from the concubines around her who wished they could skin her alive.

Qin Yelan nodded lightly, then asked about a few others, and finally looked at An Kexun.

"And you?"

An Kexun stiffened and did not raise his head:

"I am from Anmei."

"Why don't you raise your head?"

Qin Yelan asked without emotion.

An Kexun slowly raised his head. The moment he saw Qin Yelan's face, there was surprise in his eyes, but he hid it well and quickly lowered his head.

Qin Yelan saw her shocked expression, chuckled in her heart, and asked the other concubines.

Concubine Xian, who had arrived first, saw Qin Yelan being so interested and said with a smile:

"Your Majesty, are you getting acquainted with the new concubine who has entered the palace?"

"Um."

Qin Yelan replied casually and walked to the high platform to sit down.

"Let's have a feast."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd started to get lively.

An Kexun took a few bites of the food and then put down his chopsticks.

So unpalatable.

The dancers began to enter and the silk and bamboo music began to play.

Seeing that the time was almost up, An Kexun left quietly.

It happened that her seat was close to the door.

"Are you leaving now?"

Chu Guiren asked curiously.

"I feel a little uncomfortable and I'm afraid it will disturb everyone's fun."

An Kexun coughed twice with an apology on his face.

"That's it. Then sister, go back and have a rest."

Chu Guiren expressed his understanding and waved to her.

After the banquet, An Kexun did not go back to the palace, but went to the lotus pond.

"Xiaoju, you go back first."

"Mother, it's not safe at night."

"I want to go for a walk by myself, it doesn't matter."

"yes…"

Xiaoju nodded and saluted An Kexun.

An Kexun leaned in the pavilion in the center of the lake, admiring the beautiful scenery.

The moon is reflected in the lotus pond, and the lotus flowers glow slightly under the moonlight, which is really beautiful.

"Hey? There is someone here."

A woman's voice came, and An Kexun turned around and saw a very cheerful-looking woman.

Facing her, An Kexun smiled and said:

"Is the girl just wandering around with nothing to do?"

"Yeah, that party was so boring, just watching those girls bragging to each other."

After hearing her words, An Kexun covered his mouth and chuckled.

"The girl is so free and easy."

"My name is Gu Qin, what's yours?"

Gu Qin could vaguely see An Kexun's face and stepped forward to sit next to her.

"My name is An Kexun, and I am the concubine of the harem."

"Concubine in the harem? Tell me how life is in the harem."

As soon as Gu Qin heard that she was a concubine, she became excited and started chatting with An Kexun.

An Kexun just chuckled and shook his head.

"Ah, that looks boring. You can't even smile sincerely."

Gu Qin's bitter face lay on the back of the pavilion with a look of resentment.

"Who in this deep palace can smile sincerely?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qin complained and said:

"My father just wants to send me to the palace to be his mother-in-law."

"Is the girl unwilling?"

An Kexun asked her.

"Of course I don't want to! It's too boring for me to enter the palace and compete with a bunch of women for a man every day."

After Gu Qin finished speaking, he suddenly realized that An Kexun was the concubine, but the words had already been spoken.

An Kexun didn't care and just continued to ask:

"What does that girl like?"

"Me, since I was a child, I have never liked music, chess, calligraphy, painting, or playing with flowers and plants. I just like to dance with swords and guns, and beat men until they scream in the martial arts field!"
To be continued...