Father-in-law Xiaonian has a very good relationship with Xiao Bi, and he always chooses to stand by her side at every critical moment.

But he is a chamberlain after all, and his views on many things are quite different from Xiao Bi's.

For example, it was an ordinary thing for Emperor Tianqing to favor a certain concubine in the harem.

Anyway, the only female mistresses in the harem are the Queen Mother and the Empress. There is no need to pay too much attention to the other concubines.

As for who the woman His Majesty really likes, Eunuch Xiaonian really can't bear to say it.

The emperor cannot treat anyone sincerely. If anyone wants to be sincere with him, there will never be any good results.

How many women have he seen in the harem? They are so stupid and crazy that none of them can succeed.

So he didn't quite understand why Xiao Bi was so preoccupied with a little beauty who had no power and wasn't even very favored.

He tried his best to force a smile: "Princess, what kind of good piano music has your Majesty not heard? Xin Meiren's piano skills are not very good. I just happened to meet her today..."

Xiao Bi doesn't like to make things difficult for others, especially her good friend Xiaonian, who treats her sincerely.

She pulled out her sleeves, pushed forward and pursed her lips: "I'm really scared of you, let's go, let's go..."

The two continued walking along the corridor, and soon they entered a beautiful and elegant small garden.

There is a large pavilion in the middle of the small garden. A woman in a light pink dress is playing the piano with her head lowered, and there are several palace maids standing beside her with their hands hanging down.

The situation in front of her was completely different from what she had imagined, and Xiao Bi felt a little more comfortable.

If what she saw was the scene of her brother-in-law and Xin Meiren making love to each other, she really couldn't guarantee that she could still stay here.

"Where is your Majesty?" Xiao Bi asked, tilting her head.

Father-in-law Xiaonian pointed to the northeast corner of the small garden and said: "Over there, I just heard from the gardener that there are some rare orchids that he found in the south..."

He leaned closer to Xiao Pei and lowered his voice: "Is your servant right? In your Majesty's heart, orchids are much more important than the sound of the piano."

"Fuck you!" Xiao Bi said falsely, "Everything you say will become the same thing!"

Little Nian's father-in-law chuckled and said, "This slave has no real skills, so he just eats this sweet food."

Xiao Bi couldn't help but laugh: "You wait here, I'll go over and take a look."

She spread her long legs and quickly reached the northeast corner.

Xiao Bi had not been interested in flowers and plants since she was a child. She casually glanced at the "rare" orchids, and her eyes quickly shifted to Emperor Tianqing, who was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe.

"Xiaojiu pays your respects to Your Majesty." She bowed politely.

Seeing that she addressed her as "Your Majesty" again, Emperor Tianqing snorted coldly: "Since that day when you broke up with King Guangling, how long has it been since you came to greet me?

You have completely let go of the Qilin Guards' affairs, ask yourself, do you still look like a captain?"

Xiao Bi muttered: "I've been running around for more than a month, why don't I rest at home for a few days?

Besides, the weather is so hot, I can't force the players to continue training, right?

Besides, my brother-in-law only gives me a small salary, so whoever wants to be the captain can be the leader!"

Emperor Tianqing smiled, whether he was angry or amused.

But what is certain is that the previous unhappiness caused by Xiao Bi's deliberate indifference to him has finally dissipated.

"Xiaojiu hasn't loved these flowers and plants since she was a child. It's a shame for you to stay here. Come on, come with me to have a cup of tea to moisten your throat."

The two of them were talking and laughing as they walked towards the pavilion.

Xin Meiren's previous piece of music has finished playing, and now she is playing another piece of music with a very lively style.

Xiao Bi secretly sneered.

She hadn't had time to see Xin Meiren's appearance clearly, but if she thought about it, she knew that a woman who served the emperor without going through the draft must be somewhat pretty.

It's a pity that the Xin family still doesn't have enough background, and the girls they bring up are all embroidered pillows, which are of no use.

Not to mention that the Yaoqin is not suitable for playing cheerful music, and the quiet and elegant Lanyi Palace does not match the style of this music.

Xiaonian's words just now were not to comfort himself, but Xin Meiren's piano skills were really not that good.

"Your Majesty, Princess." Eunuch Xiaonian saluted the two of them.

Emperor Tianqing nodded and walked into the pavilion with Xiao Bi.

The maids bowed one after another and exited the pavilion one by one.

Xin Meiren stopped playing the piano, stood up and saluted the two of them: "Your Majesty, Princess."

Her voice was very soft and waxy, but it sounded a bit cloying to Xiao Bi's ears, and she once again expressed deep doubts about Emperor Tianqing's aesthetics.

Emperor Tianqing smiled and asked: "I remember that the two of you haven't met yet?"

Xin Meiren said: "I have heard about the reputation of Princess Yiyang for a long time, and today I finally meet the real person. She is indeed a dragon and a phoenix among people, far from being comparable to ordinary women."

Emperor Tianqing smiled even more happily: "Xiaojiu, this is Xin Meiren."

Xiao Bi nodded, not even intending to return the favor.

This woman's appearance was indeed good, but she was not much better than other women from the Xin family she had seen.

Regardless of her age, her appearance is not as bright as her eldest sister, and her temperament is not as elegant as Hua Guifei. Compared with other concubines in the harem, there is nothing outstanding about her.

Xin Meiren was a little embarrassed and secretly glanced at Emperor Tianqing.

Emperor Tianqing didn't seem to notice, he just ordered Xiao Bi to sit down and asked the maids to serve tea.

Xiao Bi glanced at the Yao Qin on the piano table: "Brother-in-law, how come I haven't seen this Qin before?"

Emperor Tianqing smiled and scolded: "You have only liked wielding swords and guns since you were a child. When did you pay attention to these things?

This Qin was the favorite of Emperor Chongwu and has been kept in the palace for decades. Where have you seen it?"

Xiao Bi curled her lips, Emperor Chongwu liked to conquer and use military force. From the civil and military officials to the common people, they only had full hatred for him, and no one missed him at all.

But after all, he is my brother-in-law's imperial grandfather, and he is also an overlord who makes enemy countries fearful. Whether he is a grandson or an emperor, my brother-in-law should have great respect for him.

Since this Qin is a relic of Emperor Chongwu, its importance is self-evident.

But for such an important thing, my brother-in-law is willing to let Xin Meiren touch it. What does this mean?

Seeing her worried expression, Emperor Tianqing said to Xin Meiren: "Now that the piano has been tuned, you can send it to the study and then go back to rest."

Xin Meiren pursed her lips and said, "I'll take my leave now."

She picked up the Yao Qin on the table and left with several palace ladies.

Only Emperor Tianqing and Xiao Bi were left in the small garden, as well as Eunuch Xiaonian waiting outside the pavilion.

Emperor Tianqing stretched out his hand and flicked Xiao Bi's forehead: "You are showing your temper again! Have I been too tolerant to you?"

Xiao Bi said angrily: "Who is showing off his temper? Brother-in-law, please don't accuse me unjustly!"
Chapter completed!