nucmednet Chapter 249: No Compromise, Rejection in Public
Chapter 249: No Compromise, Rejection in Public
Such piano skills amazed everyone present.
No wonder Liao Yunfei's status rose rapidly, surpassing her aunt, the dignified first lady of the Duke's Mansion.
When the Queen Mother was young, she was also very good at playing the zither, so the zither players in the palace had a higher status than other musicians.
The musicians who played the zither well were loved by the Empress Dowager. They were often summoned by her and could even say a few words to her.
Liao Yunfei's piano skills should be comparable to those of the musicians kept by the Empress Dowager in the palace. Moreover, she is a young and beautiful woman. As long as she can make the Empress Dowager happy, she will no longer be that poor little thing living under someone else's roof.
Some people who were unaware of the recent rumors even considered marrying Liao Yunfei.
Who wouldn't want to curry favor with the popular figure in front of the Empress Dowager?
After the song was finished, Liao Yunfei slowly stood up and bowed towards the Empress Dowager.
The Queen Mother seemed to be still immersed in the wonderful piano music and had not come back to her senses. There was only a faint smile between her brows. It was obvious that she was in a very good mood because of the song.
"Is there a new zither player in your mother's palace?" the emperor couldn't help but ask.
"She's not a new zither player. This is a birthday gift from the imperial concubine to me." The empress dowager looked in the direction of the imperial concubine and said with a smile.
Concubine Luo immediately stood up and bowed to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. "Your Majesty, I also heard by chance that there was a woman with superb musical skills among the people, so I went to find her. I didn't expect that she was from the Duke's Mansion. I would like to thank the Empress for personally summoning her to the palace, so that she could have the honor of performing at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet."
"She is from the Duke's Mansion? Which lady from the Duke's Mansion is this?" the emperor asked again.
The old lady slowly stood up and walked in front of the Queen Mother and the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine may not have heard clearly. To be exact, this Miss Liao is a distant relative of our Duke's Mansion and the niece of my eldest daughter-in-law. Because she was weak since childhood, my eldest daughter-in-law took her to her side and raised her for more than two years. This child is naturally intelligent. There is no one who is good at playing the zither in the Duke's Mansion. Her zither skills are all due to her hard work and practice."
My words were very clear, and anyone could hear that I wanted to draw a clear line between myself and Liao Yunfei.
"That was also because he was educated in the Duke's Mansion." The emperor replied indifferently.
Many people are puzzled.
Why did the Duke's Mansion want to distance itself from Liao Yunfei, since she was liked by the Empress Dowager? Didn't Liao Yunfei stay in the Duke's Mansion for two years?
Some people who know about the rumors naturally understand the reason.
Everyone in the Duke's Mansion dotes on the youngest daughter the most. When Princess Huaiyang returned to the imperial capital, the old Duke even asked the Emperor for permission to allow Princess Huaiyang to return to live in the Duke's Mansion.
I guess he loves his grandson Xiao Yan'an very much because of his love for her.
As a result, a foreign relative actually tarnished the reputation of the prince. It would be strange if the Duke's Mansion would treat her well.
So what if I get the favor of the Queen Mother?
The Duke's Mansion still didn't take her seriously.
"Your Majesty, this child entered the palace a few days ago. In addition to the piece she played today, she plays the zither for me every day. I feel that she has slept better recently and her headaches have been alleviated."
"Then I must reward her well."
Under the guidance of the palace maid, Liao Yunfei came before the emperor and the empress dowager and immediately knelt down.
"This humble girl pays respects to His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Empress Dowager."
"Stand up." The emperor raised his hand and looked at Liao Yunfei carefully.
"Your Majesty, may I dare to ask the Empress Dowager for a favor?" Liao Yunfei asked bravely.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Everyone was amazed at how brave Liao Yunfei was.
"Tell me what your request is?" The Queen Mother's face showed no anger, but she asked patiently.
"It is a blessing for me to play the piano for the Queen Mother. I don't want any reward. I would like to ask to be the concubine of the Prince of Huaiyang Palace!" After Liao Yunfei finished speaking, she kowtowed deeply.
Xiao Yan'an immediately clenched his hands, with deep anger in his eyes, and looked in the direction of Ji Chuhe while trying to suppress his emotions.
Ji Chuhe nodded slowly towards him, indicating that he should be patient.
Hasn't this been guessed? Why are you still so angry? Aren't you just being hard on yourself?
The faces of the people around were filled with shock.
This Liao Yunfei actually asked to become the concubine of the Crown Prince Xiao Yanan?
What did she think?
With her current status, she could become the principal wife of a powerful family in the imperial capital. How could she be willing to be a concubine?
Even if there are some rumors, as long as the Duke's Mansion is willing to clarify, and with the Queen Mother's love for her, this matter will soon be over, and it will not have much impact. After all, people tend to step down on the powerful and praise the weak.
This child raised in a small family is too short-sighted. Would he ask to be a concubine just because of those rumors?
Doesn’t the Duke’s Mansion care about it?
Or maybe the Duke's Mansion treats its own children and relatives very differently.
If she was a daughter of a duke, even if she was born out of wedlock, it would be impossible for her to become someone else's concubine, right?
Everyone in the hall was kicking around with their own subjective consciousness.
I have no idea what the parties involved and those who are involved in this matter are planning.
The princess was also very angry.
Even if Liao Yunfei still wanted to enter the palace, she would not let Liao Yunfei achieve her wish so easily!
She was about to speak.
Xiao Yan'an suddenly stood up and knelt in front of the emperor and the empress dowager.
"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, I already have a wife and a concubine. I am afraid I cannot bear Miss Liao's love. Please think twice and choose another good husband."
The prince actually refused!
Everyone was surprised again.
Ji Chuhe's heart tightened a little, she knew her mother would definitely not let Liao Yunfei do what she wanted.
She didn't expect that the first person to stand up was Xiao Yan'an.
Looking at Xiao Yan'an who was kneeling upright, to be honest, she didn't expect Xiao Yan'an to refuse in public.
But, it’s good to refuse!
At this time, only Xiao Yanan could defend himself.
Liao Yunfei looked at Xiao Yanan sadly.
She gave up everything to be with him, even to become a concubine. Didn't this desperate courage move him at all?
He actually rejected her in public!
"Prince, who else can I marry besides you? Everyone thinks we are having an affair, how can I meet a good husband?"
Liao Yunfei's words are too easy to be misunderstood.
It was as if he was accusing Xiao Yan'an of abandoning him.
Xiao Yan'an immediately kowtowed to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, today is the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, but because of this incident, the banquet was disrupted. I am responsible for this! However, I have one thing that I must make clear in front of everyone!"