When it snowed for the first time this winter, the Queen Mother felt relieved when she heard that the Emperor could finally go to court to govern.
It had been snowing for several days. On December 25th, the snow cleared up. The queen was in a good mood. She sent a message early in the morning to invite the concubines from each palace to Chuxiu Palace to enjoy the snow and drink tea.
Hui'er glanced at the gloomy weather outside with some worry. People outside didn't know about Li Yan's poisoning.
Everyone thought that the concubine could not adapt to the dusty life in the military camp, so she was bedridden all the time.
"Master, the weather is so cold, why don't you go?" Hui'er suggested.
Aunt Kang shook her head: "No, the concubine has been back for so long and she hasn't paid greetings to the Queen Mother and the empress. This is out of line with etiquette. It's just that the queen has been taking care of the emperor's condition, so she can't deal with the matter of the concubine. This time..."
Aunt Kang was the person arranged by King Liang. After she returned to the palace, he found a way to transfer her into Ningwei Palace.
Li Yan said calmly: "I understand what my aunt means. Someone must have said some unpleasant words to the queen, so I organized this snow-appreciating banquet."
Aunt Tang nodded slightly: "Master guessed right, so Master must go, don't make the Queen and Queen Mother unhappy."
"But what should I do if my master's body is so stimulated and poisoned by those concubines?"
A smile that had not been shown for a long time appeared on Li Yan's face, but it was very light, as light as a piece of snow, which melted before she could see clearly. She said: "Don't worry, no one will make me angry."
Aunt Kang said: "Hui'er, why don't you let me come in to dress and dress my master?"
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Li Yan has a emerald beaded hairpin on her head, a phoenix step, a snow-white silver fox fur cloak, and a deep red dark flower Sichuan satin pleated skirt exposed from the lower edge. Even with makeup, she still can't hide the paleness on her face, which makes her eyes look bright.
Blacker and brighter
We rode the Luan sedan along the way, but the cold wind blew in everywhere, like a knife cutting, and it made people's bones hurt.
Arriving at the garden of Chuxiu Palace, amidst the silvery snow, all the concubines were dressed in colorful clothes, creating a unique scene.
We entered the pavilion together, and a wave of hot air hit our nostrils with the fragrance of flowers. The pavilion was filled with blue and white porcelain vases, filled with newly folded half-open plum blossoms. There were more than a dozen seats around, covered with white fox fur.
There are mattresses and colorful embroidered backrest pillows, and there is a small gilt tower-type heater in front of each seat, which is warm and pleasant. The pavilion is surrounded by crocodile gauze, which prevents the cold air from entering. Looking out from the inside, it looks like it is transparent.
The beautiful snow scenery in the garden has a panoramic view
When everyone sat down, Mo Yan also arrived. Following her were Concubine Ning and Yi Shuyuan.
"Queen's Good Luck"
The concubines headed by Jade Concubine paid their respects to the Queen one after another.
"No need to be formal, please sit down," the queen said with a smile.
After sitting down, Li Yan raised her eyes and realized that the Queen had lost a lot of weight. She said, "I have been ill since I returned to the palace. I did not pay greetings to the Queen. I hope the Queen will forgive me."
Mo Yan stared at Li Yan with concern: "Thank you for your hard work, Jade Concubine. This expedition with the Holy Master was already a very difficult task. Fortunately, the Emperor is capable and won the battle, so my concubine, the suffering you suffered is worth it."
Li Yan looked ashamed: "I didn't do anything to help. The emperor was seriously injured and couldn't help. It's all my fault..."
The Queen smiled: "In battles on the battlefield, injuries are inevitable. You are a little woman, how can you help? You have always been by the Emperor's side to support him, and I am very satisfied."