Chapter 650 Peers
Since it is making money, naturally, you cannot distinguish between relatives and relatives. You must treat everyone equally. You cannot only earn money from the noble lady in Chang'an. Li Shimin also has to make money. Who made him the man with the largest number of wives in Chang'an?
Wu Meiniang got out of the car and looked around curiously. She was dressed very simple today, just a green palace skirt, a simple fallen cloud bun, a palm fan, and her face was painted with the most common peach pink makeup in the Tang Dynasty. She was well-known for Princess Zhu Yun, but unfortunately she never met her. When she entered the palace, the princess happened to be in Chang'an, which was a pity, because Wu Meiniang wanted to know what kind of beauty the most famous woman in the Tang Dynasty was.
After Yunyao came back, she had been working and had no time to go to the palace to meet her father's concubine, so the two could only say that they were famous and had never met. Of course, Yunyao knew that Wu Zetian was entirely because she was a time traveler and knew that this famous female emperor, even if these deeds had not happened yet, they might not even happen in the future.
Yunyao's transformation of the Tang Dynasty was just beginning, and there would be more and more changes in the future. Wu Meiniang may not have the chance to ascend the throne. However, this does not hinder Yunyao's expectations for Wu Zetian. Tonight is the day for them to meet.
The waiters around them all achieved the level of serving the queen through training, and now they are asked to receive guests.
"No wonder so many people impeach the princess. Such etiquette can only be enjoyed by the queen, but now it is used to receive women from Chang'an. Isn't this a ritual collapse and music?" Wu Meiniang was even more curious about this etiquette and unconventional princess when she saw it. I wonder what surprises she would bring to everyone today?
Wu Meiniang actually envied Yunyao because Yunyao is truly free, and she has the support of the emperor whenever she wants to do. She is just a little talent in the palace and has not been favored by the emperor. She can be said to be walking on thin ice, taking every step, and if there is a slight mistake, it will never be restored. The kind of depression that is breathless is difficult for outsiders to understand, and the princess will not understand it. Wu Meiniang knew very well that Yunyao did whatever she wanted because the emperor supported her, so she should also get the support of the emperor as soon as possible, so that she could have a day of freedom.
"It's still during the day, why do you want to make lanterns?" Wu Meiniang walked forward with the waiter, but found that they were all carrying lanterns, so she asked.
"Because the main hall is very dark now, it needs lantern lighting."
Wu Meiniang knows that the princess likes contrast, likes to plant flowers in spring and summer in winter, creates a feeling of sunny on cloudy days, and now is going to shape the darkness of the night during the day?
This willfulness that even naturally dares to resist is an excessive freedom.
I opened the thick curtain and walked into the main hall. It was not pitch black. In the center, I could see dim light radiating, but there was complete darkness around me. There was a gap in the center of the roof, and raindrops were dripping in.
Since there is a gap, you can't walk in the middle, so you can only walk around. The surroundings are black. The lantern guides the way, and only see rows of chairs neatly arranged, as if they are in a "concave" shape. Three rows of chairs surround the gap in the middle, and on the other side is the space for the model to prepare.
Every guest had a fixed seat, and Wu Meiniang walked to the seat with her name hanging on the back of the chair.
"Please sit down for guests."
Wu Meiniang sat down, and the waiter stood behind her, and she could ask for any needs. The same was true for others. The main hall was filled with people one after another, but they couldn't see the situation opposite, and could only see the hazy orange light of the lantern. They couldn't even see the left and right. It seemed that no matter what status or identity was, they all became blurred because of the darkness, so that everyone didn't have to care about what their identity and status were, and could focus on the performance in front of them.
Although she didn't know if she imagined it right, Wu Meiniang felt that this darkness must be useful. Anyway, she was very relaxed. At this moment, she was not a talented person, but a respected guest.
After everyone arrived, the voices of discussion began. No one noticed that the queen was actually sitting in the dark, looking forward to this costume performance.
In fact, Li Shimin originally wanted to come, but said that this was a special performance for women, and refused all men. Even if Li Shimin was the emperor, he could not participate, so he could only stay in the palace with wonder.
"The formal performance is definitely more exciting than the rehearsal." Wu Meiniang also pricked up her ears and listened when she heard the two people talking next door.
"Not it? The princess said that the formal performance is a dream performance, and it will be accompanied by various sound and light cooperation. The excitement is definitely far better than the rehearsal. I am really looking forward to it."
"Yes, those clothes are beautiful, and with all kinds of sound and light, they will definitely be more outstanding. I was worried that my article was not well written enough. I used the dragon dance as a metaphor, and I was afraid that it was not as good as the princess's fantasy idea..." Then they began to discuss how the article was.
This must be a woman outside the palace. Wu Zetian thought that the princess had prepared an article to report this grand occasion, and it seemed that she was very confident. At the same time, she also thought about why Yunyao did this. This is publicity, after all, it is a business.
Wu Meiniang is two years younger than Yunyao, and is considered a peer. She thinks that the princess doesn't understand her, but she can understand the princess. She unknowingly aroused a desire to win and lose. This is probably the desire to win and lose for an excellent person. Although she has never met before, Wu Meiniang has unknowingly compared to Yunyao.
Just like when Liu Bang saw Qin Shihuang's frame, he would say, "A real man should be like this." Ambitions would use successful people as their own reference and would set a goal for themselves.
Yunyao's success is like lighting a bright light for Wu Meiniang. Although she is still young, she knows very well that life is like sailing against the current and not advancing. She is now a talented person. If she cannot be favored by the emperor, it will be difficult to become a noble person, Zhaoyi, and a noble concubine. If she is satisfied with the status quo, she will continue to slide from the position of talented person. Therefore, being able to advance but not retreat is the way of survival of the palace.
As he was about the same age as himself, but was more successful than himself, Yun Yao naturally became Wu Meiniang's target.
Just like Liu Bang and Emperor First, because they were also the same age, Liu Bang was only three years younger than Emperor First Emperor. Wu Meiniang was two years younger than Yun Yao, and the gap was smaller than Liu Bang, who was very small.
Yunyao didn't know that she had become the goal of a young girl without realizing it, and she was making the final mobilization.
As a drum beat rang, all the waiters blew out the lanterns at the same time. For a moment, except for the gloomy skylight in the ceiling gap, the surroundings were thick and dark.
Everyone knew that the performance was about to begin, so they held their breath and looked at the rain curtain in the gap. Suddenly, something incredible happened. With the flashing light, the raindrops stayed in the air.
That's right, the rain stopped, just like a spell. The light from somewhere fixed the raindrops in the air, and then a gorgeous woman holding a pipa was flying in the rain. The sound of the pipa rose melodiously, and the drum beats immediately made people feel like they were walking into the heavenly palace.
Melody, rhythm, harmony...
Chapter completed!