It was nearly May, and Xichen had already prepared to go to the palace in the western suburbs to escape the summer heat. He began to draft a list of accompanying ministers and some important government affairs.
Shen Huan was not idle either. She drew up a list of concubines who would go with her and ordered people to notify all the palaces.
Ever since the witchcraft case, the Queen Mother has been ill. She is also getting older and cannot walk long distances, so she no longer joins in the fun.
This summer vacation lasted for a long time. I heard that the Qin Tian Jian reported that this year coincided with a drought year and the weather was hotter than in previous years. Therefore, I went to the palace in May and did not return to the palace until the end of July.
Naturally, the various palaces were busy preparing all the accessories they should bring, and there were not many concubines accompanying them. Naturally, most of them were people who were favored by Shen Huan. Now the situation in the palace could not be clearer. Originally, Concubine Pei and Concubine Qing still had a few people. , now that Concubine Pei is under house arrest, Concubine Qing has completely lost her favor, and it has become clear that the queen is the only one in power.
The people who used to flatter Concubine Pei and Concubine Qing came to flatter Shen Huan one after another. Shen Huan was too lazy to deal with them, which made them very nervous for a while.
Fortunately, Shen Huan didn't do any revenge. She really didn't bother to do anything to those minor characters.
On this day, Shen Huan was discussing with Shun Guifei, Li Ronghua, Yao Ronghua and Duan Concubine which courtyard would be good to live in when they went to the palace in the western suburbs for summer vacation. Shun Guifei brought He Yu Princess to play, and Shen Huan looked at He Yu's pink face. Zhuang Yubao looked so in love with her that she couldn't put it down. He hugged her and gave her the Buddha's hand to play with.
Then they talked about the courtyard in the palace. The four of them had never been there. Shen Huan had gone there with the late emperor when she was a child. She only lived in the outer courtyard and could not enter the inner garden. However, she had seen her aunt when she went in to play with the princes. The garden I lived in seemed to be called Qiushui Pavilion. It was surrounded by water on three sides. To enter, you had to pass through several water corridors.
"Our palace is majestic and majestic, but when we go to the palace, it is completely different and exquisite. It is very small and complicated. If you are not familiar with it, you may get lost the first two times you go in." Shen Huan said and laughed.
Li Ronghua asked curiously: "Have you been there before?"
Shen Huan smiled and said: "I've been there twice, but I haven't had much time to explore. Qiushui Pavilion looks good. It's surrounded by water on three sides. It's the coolest place. But it's troublesome to get in. You have to turn 18 turns."
The four people were stunned: "Is it so complicated?"
Shen Wen smiled and said: "No, there is another Zhuyi Xuan. It is built with bamboo and is surrounded by bamboo. I love the tranquility there, but unfortunately the place is a bit small. It is a two-story building, but there is really not much room for it. people"
Duan Bin said: "There are not many people here, but I also love bamboo very much."
Yao Ronghua laughed and said: "I originally wanted to say that, but until you beat me to it, you can live there."
Several people laughed, and Shen Huan said: "There are many places nearby! According to the rules, the emperor has to live in 'Crane and Deer in the Same Spring', so you just choose a place close to you! It is convenient to leave a place for Concubine Qing." "
Li Ronghua raised her eyebrows and said, "She's going too?"
Shen Huan smiled and said: "Of course I want to go."
Li Ronghua's face changed slightly, looking very helpless. Shen Huan smiled at her and said, "Look at you, when you talk about her, you look like this."
Li Ronghua smiled helplessly and said: "My dear, you know..."
Shen Huan waved her hand to prevent her from talking any more. Li Ronghua sat aside angrily.
Concubine Shun Gui stood up and said: "It's getting late, we should go back. Don't disturb the queen to have a good rest. Let's go."
Yao Ronghua and Duan Bin also said: "That's right. There are still some things to pack at home, and the day of departure is approaching."
Princess Heyu was hugged by VIP Shun and got off Shen Han's lap. She smiled at Shen Han and waved: "Goodbye, Queen Mother."
Shen Huan smiled and said: "Goodbye"
Concubine Shun Gui smiled dotingly and said apologetically to Shen Huan: "This child really... It's time to teach her how to behave."
Shen Huan said: "The child is still young, so why bother to restrain her too much? If you teach the rules too early, it will destroy the child's nature. That is not good."
Concubine Shungui smiled sheepishly: "It's not good to pamper her too much..."
Shen Huan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, my daughter should be pampered more."
For a moment, Shungui and others retreated, but Li Ronghua refused to leave. Shen Huan knew what she wanted to say, but did not give her a chance to speak, saying: "I know what you are going to do, but don't act rashly." "
Li Ronghua said unconvinced: "Are we just going to let her go on like this? Let her go with her to escape the summer heat?"
Shen Huan frowned, and Cui Shanggong reminded from the side: "Is Young Master Rong Hua questioning your empress' decision?"
Li Ronghua lowered her head and said, "I don't dare,"
Shen Huan said calmly: "Take her there, naturally I have the plan of this palace, she has fallen out of favor now, what? You still don't understand your hatred?"
Li Ronghua gritted her teeth and said, "How did she treat my concubine? I must return it to her!"
Shen Huan glanced at her with a half-smile, then gently stroked the bright red pill on her left hand with her right hand, and said, "Don't worry... I will definitely leave her in your hands!"
Li Ronghua knelt down and said, "Thank you so much, empress!"
After receiving a satisfactory answer, Li Ronghua left with satisfaction.
Cui Shanggong looked at Shen Huan and said: "This young master is really..."
Shen Huan smiled and said: "Foolish people are easier to take advantage of!"
Cui Shanggong was silent and was about to report what he should bring to the palace, but someone came to report that Miss Nika wanted to see him.
"Nika?" A hint of unhappiness flashed through Shen Huan's heart, "Why did she come to me?"
Cui Shanggong said: "This girl Nika has been favored by the Holy Emperor recently. Not only has she been rewarded with a badge to enter the palace at any time, but she has also been allowed to play around. It is said that this girl is also a part of this summer vacation in the palace in the western suburbs. "After she said this, she suddenly burst into laughter, "If someone who is ignorant hears this, they will definitely guess whether the Holy Spirit will keep this girl by his side!"
Shen Huan said, "Does the teacher think it's impossible?"
Cui Shanggong looked at her and said: "This girl Nika is now living in Prince Yi's Mansion."
Shen Huan was silent, raised his head and said: "Let her come in, maybe there is something..." Maybe, it is something related to Xi Chao?
Nika walked in grandly, but when she saw Shen Huan, she didn't hide the disgust on her face. She even saluted carelessly.
Cui Shanggong and others all looked dissatisfied, but Shen Huan just smiled and didn't care and asked: "What's the matter?"
Nika looked at the people standing next to her and said, "I think you'd better let them all go out. Some things are not convenient to say in front of others."
Shen Huan only said that it was related to Xichao, and waved Cui Shanggong and others to leave. Cui Shanggong was worried, and Shen Huan said: "It doesn't matter, this Nika girl shouldn't be stupid enough to commit murder in my place. What's the matter?" It’s okay, you guys are outside, and you can come in if I shout.”
Cui Shanggong had no choice but to retreat.
Shen Huan looked at Nika and said: "Now, there are only two people outside. What do you want?"
Nika nodded and said slowly: "If I ask you not to see Twelve again in the future, will you agree?"