Serving at the banquet

A/N: The song is not mine that Rú xuān sings.

Chapter 3: Cathing the emperor Wei Yun attention.

Early morning Rú xuān was taking a warm bath and got dressed in a light blue maid dress. She was mentally preparing herself for meeting the Empress. "Morning Rú xuān. I will lead you to the Empress chambers. Remember to follow the rules if you want to surive." greeted the head-maid Mù chén. Arriving at the Empress courtyard, Rú xuān was amazed by how big it was. In the courtyard was a big wooden planter box that grew peach blossoms inside. They say the Empress grew them in memory of her firstborn child, the fiveth prince, Chaoxiang.

Head-maid Mù chén knock on the wooden door of the Empress. "Come in," said a soft, elegant voice. They walked into the chambers. As they came near the Empress, they  bowed towards her, greeting her. Rú xuān didn't notice that the Emperor was also their. "Greetings, Empress." Rú xuān rose from the bow and noticed that head-maid Mù chén didn't rose. "You seemed to forget to greet me. Do I need to take your head?" said a muscular voice. Looking up, she saw the Emperor sitting next to the Empress looking amused. "Sorry Emperor, the maid didn't notice your majesty. Please forgive me." said Rú xuān bowing fastly towards the emperor. "Don't tease her like that, Emperor." said the Empress.

"She is the new maid you requested." asked the Emperor. "It seemed so," replied the Empress. "What your name?" asked the Emperor in curiosity. "The maid's name is Rú xuān your majesty, the emperor," said Rú xuān. "It's a beautiful name, dear," said the Empress. "Thank you, Empress," said Rú xuān.

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As the night came, it was time for the banquet to begin. Rú xuān helps the Empress get ready for the banquet. The Empress weared a red and gold robe with the phoenix symbol. It was complete with the Empress crown on her head. "Take this and get dressed," said the Empress, handing over a read and white dress. "Thank you, Empress." said Rú xuān. "Do you know how to sing and dance?" asked the Empress. "Yes, the maid knows how to sing and dance." said Rú xuān. Arriving at the banquet, the Empress and Emperor walked into together with Rú xuān,while all the imperial officials bowed towards them. "I have a request, Emperor," said the Empress. "What is you requested?" asked the Emperor. "I would like Rú xuān to sing and dance for us while you play the zither." said the Empress. "I will grant you requested Empress," said the Emperor. Rú xuān took her place on the dance floor while the Emperor took his place behind the zither. The melody on the zither begins to play, and Rú xuān begins to sing. When Rú xuān started to sing, everyone was amazed. Even the Emperor begins to find attraction towards Rú xuān. The Empress realized it and smiled in relief, knowing he had found her.

"The rivers resemble mirrors. The land and sky are crisp and bright. Winds collide as the air rises. Kindness flourishes in the essence of our spirit. The leaves begin to fall, and Dongting Lake starts to ripple. Moonlight illuminates the earth, and cold frost covers the waterfall. The whole universe has an abundant harvest as a result of a year of hard work. The land is fertile, and the whole world is blessed amid the autumn spirit."

As the song came to an end, the night  also ended.