Chu Jiaoli sat in the carriage and secretly glanced at Beigong Tengxiao, who was leisurely drinking tea. Then she lowered her head and silently took off those ostentatious jewelry and stuffed them into her arms.
This outfit is even more exaggerated than Concubine Ling, the most favored concubine in the harem. If word reaches her ears, her life may be in danger.
Beigong Tengxiao gently raised the corners of his lips without stopping, with a hint of smile in his joking eyes, and said: "When you move into the Prince's Mansion, you will be free from many worries. I allow you to dress up."
Chu Jiaoli pursed her lips and said: "Your Highness, in my opinion, there is no rule without rules. I know my identity well and will never do anything out of line to cause unnecessary disputes for Your Highness, so I dress up
It’s better to avoid this matter.”
It's not that she doesn't like to dress up, but if she shows up every day as before, she will be too eye-catching in front of him...
Beigong Tengxiao smiled slightly and said: "Girls love to be beautiful. Wouldn't it be a pity if you don't dress up in your youthful days?"
Hearing this, Chu Jiaoli raised her eyes to look at him, slightly raised her eyebrows, and said, "It won't be too late to dress up when this slave is free again."
Beigong Tengxiao teased: "That's true, I am also looking forward to that day."
Chu Jiaoli clenched the fist in her sleeve tightly. She wanted to persuade him, but unexpectedly she was ridiculed...
Beigong Tengxiao, what exactly do you want to do...
Xianghou Mansion.
With a loud "pop!", Xiang Qanting slapped his palm heavily on the table, causing some tea soup to overflow from the teacup on the table.
The servants had been dismissed from the room, leaving only him and Xiang Yini.
Xiang Yini frowned slightly, lowered her head and said, "This should have been a perfect opportunity... My daughter is useless."
Xiang Qanting frowned and said, "Is there anyone else beside him?"
Xiang Yini sighed softly and said, "It's still the same Chu Jiaoli. She's covered in dazzling jewelry and dressed so elegantly. If she weren't wearing a maid uniform, Yini would really feel like she's become His Highness's favorite concubine."
"Hmph." Xiang Qanting sneered and said, "If she is just a concubine, you should be lucky."
Hearing this, Xiang Yini pursed her lips nervously and said, "Father taught me that Yini will work harder and become the crown prince's concubine."
Xiang Qanting stood up slowly, stood with his hands behind his hands, looked into the distance thoughtfully, and said: "There are so many masters in Muyang Palace. After the last assassination failed, it will be difficult to send people into the palace again.
We can only wait until the day we move into the Prince's Mansion and sneak in during the chaos."
Xiang Yini showed a faint smile and said, "Father is wise."
One month later.
Leling Palace.
The room was lit with soothing incense. Concubine Ling was wearing a new lavender dress and stood in front of the bronze mirror and looked at it for a long time.
Every time she wears the new clothes made by Chu Jiaoli, she always smiles with satisfaction.
After just watching for a while, her smile slowly fell and she sighed softly.
Chu Jiaoli secretly raised her eyes and saw that Concubine Ling had always looked unhappy recently. She raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Is there anything you are dissatisfied with, Your Majesty?"
Concubine Ling looked at herself in the bronze mirror, raised her hand to stroke the faint lines at the corners of her eyes, and her expression couldn't help but become lonely.
"I used to be the most beautiful woman in Beiming. At that time, I was so magnificent that I captivated the country and the city. One day, when the emperor passed by the imperial garden, I sat quietly without any makeup and plain clothes.
There, the emperor is still fascinated by me, and he insists on competing with the group of concubines who are posing and wearing heavy makeup. I, who is the most favored harem, can even make a simple smile, and the concubines are eager to imitate me. "
Chu Jiaoli showed a faint smile and said: "Even if it takes ten years, my queen's appearance will be unmatched by many women."
Hearing this, Concubine Ling laughed at herself, sighed, and said: "Today is different from the past. I am still old after all. The older I am, the more thoughts I have to spend. Now I have
Because the tricks have been exhausted, the number of times the Emperor comes to Leling Palace has become less and less."
She glanced at Chu Jiaoli, who was standing behind her in the bronze mirror. Her young and fair face made her narrow her eyes slightly displeased, and said: "I see that your face is very good, and it can be broken by a bomb."
, as young as that cheap hoof from Changyun Palace."
Hearing this, Chu Jiaoli swallowed her saliva. Concubine Ling was already irritable. From what she meant, she seemed to be of no use.
If Bei Gonglie didn't come, no matter how many beautiful clothes she made for Concubine Ling, it would be useless.
In order to protect herself, she turned her clear eyes and said: "Your Majesty, the kindhearted person from Changyun Palace is good at dancing. The Emperor may be attracted by her dancing. If Your Majesty doesn't dance in front of the Emperor, the Emperor will definitely change his mind."
"
Concubine Ling sighed helplessly and said: "The emperor has long been tired of seeing those dances performed by me."
Chu Jiaoli gently raised the corners of her lips and said, "I know how to sing and dance. Can you please allow me to show off my ugliness? If the empress likes it, I will give you all my money."
Concubine Ling raised her eyebrows, then nodded and said, "Yes, I agree."
"yes."
The maid quickly prepared the instrument, and when the strings sounded, Chu Jiaoli danced accordingly.
Her slim figure is graceful and graceful, as elegant and noble as a swan.
After finishing the dance, Chu Jiaoli bowed to Concubine Ling.
Concubine Ling raised her lips with satisfaction and said: "I have seen the dance of that cheap hoof, and your dance is much better than hers."
Chu Jiaoli lowered her head and said: "In front of the queen, I naturally want to show off my best dance. If the queen is willing to learn, I will teach you."
Concubine Ling swept away the gloom just now, her eyes already filled with joy, and said: "Learn, learn, learn, teach me quickly."
"yes."
After learning Chu Jiaoli's dance by herself, Concubine Ling has been favored for another month. Now she is even more beautiful. Whenever she meets a gentle man, she will look arrogant. Bei Gonglie went to Changyun Palace.
The frequency is also decreasing day by day.
There is always laughter and laughter in Leling Palace right now, and Concubine Ling is looking at Chu Jiaoli's new dance.
Chu Jiaoli was dancing gracefully when the sound of the music suddenly stopped. The maid holding the instrument lowered her head and put the instrument down, knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, may you be blessed and safe."
Concubine Ling Guifei and Chu Jiaoli, who had their backs to Bei Gonglie, had frightened eyes.
Every time Concubine Ling summoned Chu Jiaoli to Leling Palace, it was always during the time when Bei Gonglie went to court. At that time, Bei Gonglie would not be here. Why did he go to court early today without notifying him in advance...
If Beigong Lieruo saw a young girl like Chu Jiaoli, who was so good at dancing, how could she still be favored?!
Chu Jiaoli had already guessed Concubine Ling's thoughts and secretly told her that her life was in danger. She swallowed, then turned around with Concubine Ling, who was worried, and bowed.
Concubine Ling immediately stepped forward, took Bei Gonglie's arm affectionately, and said, "Why didn't you announce your Majesty's arrival?"
Hearing this, Bei Gonglie showed a doting smile and said, "I heard the music at the door, so I wanted to secretly take a look at my beloved concubine's dancing. I didn't disturb you, right?"