The day after Zhong Ruman was favored, she was made a concubine and given the title "Ruo"
While combing Shen Huan's hair, Xiangming told her: "The father of this young master is just a small boss of the Chief Secretary. His official position is not high, and there is no reward for entering the palace, so he has never been on the list of sleeping attendants. Who would have thought that there would be such a coincidence, none of the young masters in the same period as her have been awarded concubines, so she is the most outstanding one in this period."
Shen Huan said lightly: "That is also her fate with the emperor." As he said this, he picked out a snow-white suet jade hairpin in the shape of a small lotus from the jewelry box and handed it to Xiangming's hand.
Xiangming looked at the hairpin and asked, "My dear, are you too plain?"
Shen Huan said: "It's better to be more modest. I always wear gold and silver. I'm so tired. If you look at me, I'm probably too tired."
Xiangming took the white jade hairpin and put it on the bun. The back of the bun was decorated with pearls, and the forehead was decorated with a necklace made of silver wire as thin as silk thread. It was simple rather than noble and elegant.
"Just wear that white gauze skirt." Shen Huan pointed to the white gauze skirt that had not been used for a long time. The skirt was well-tailored and light in texture. It was perfect for wearing in the hot summer.
It was too plain, Xiangming replaced the white belt with a golden one
Shen Huan asked: "Where is Ruobi's residence arranged?"
Xiang Ming glanced at her and said: "Shen Mengxuan, it was... arranged by the emperor himself."
The hand that was holding the hairpin trembled. Shen Huan knew that Shen Mengxuan was an exquisite little house behind Qian Palace. Unexpectedly, Xichen actually doted on this concubine so much. Did he want to see her all the time? ?A wry smile appeared on his lips.
After being properly dressed, Cui Shanggong was bringing the gift given to Ruo Bin today. Shen Huan looked around and saw that it was just a pair of gold bracelets, a piece of jade Ruyi, and two pieces of tribute satin. Shen Huan shook his hand and said: "It's too light. This gift is too light.”
Cui Shanggong said: "Your Majesty, this is given to the new beloved mistress according to usual practice!"
Shen Huan smiled slightly and said: "This little master is different from the previous ones. I will add a set of fine gold-headed noodles and a pair of jade bracelets. If you wish, I will make a pair, four pieces of tribute satin."
Cui Shanggong couldn't help but be speechless: "Is such a reward too heavy?"
Shen Huan did not explain, only said: "Just do what I want."
Cui Shanggong had no choice but to say: "Yes". He still felt strange in his heart. She was just a concubine. Why should the queen value her so much?
As soon as the Queen's reward went away, the gifts from each palace also followed. Everyone had inquired beforehand and found out that the Queen's reward was so large. They were shocked and added weight to their own gifts while they were secretly cursing. , the emperor's reward has also passed, it is unprecedentedly rich! Everyone was amazed and envious, but they had to admire the queen's vision.
This young and beautiful mistress is probably going to become the most powerful new favorite.
Sure enough, for five days in a row, the emperor invited concubines to sleep with him for five days! Except for the queen, no one has such an honor.
Moreover, it was Xichen who recruited Ruo's concubine to Qian's Palace every time instead of going to Shen Mengxuan to sleep in Qian's Palace. This kind of treatment was given to the empress, not to ordinary concubines. The dragon bed in the emperor's palace has been used since ancient times. Since then, I can only sleep with the emperor and empress!
For this reason, the censor began to write a letter. Even Liu Zhao, who had always been at odds with Shen Huan, now stood on the ancestral system, admonishing the emperor not to be overly favored, but to treat him with equal care.
After five consecutive days of bombardment by the imperial censor, Xichen finally compromised and did not summon Xing Ruobin again, but he also did not summon anyone else to be the favored concubine. It was clear to everyone.
Chen Palace became more deserted, and Shen Huan became more and more idle, so idle that she didn't even think about dressing up.
In the evening, she wore no makeup and wore a white gauze skirt that was fluttering in the wind. She walked slowly under the rows of locust trees in Meixia Garden. The evening breeze raised the gentle petals, and the petals fell on the confused eyes. Among the black hair, falling under the footsteps of the beauty, are pieces of white petals, as if they are stepping heavily on people's hearts.
"Ah Huan," a familiar hoarse voice with a thick nasal accent came from behind.
Shen Huan turned around and saw Xi Chao. Xi Chao looked at her in surprise and said, "A Huan, why are you crying?"
Shen Huan raised her hand and touched it. Her cheeks were wet. She really cried.
He forced a smile, wiped the tears from his face, and asked, "Why did you come to the palace? Are your injuries healed?"
Xi Chao nodded and said: "It has been cured a long time ago. It is not a very serious injury."
Shen Huan's heart ached. She remembered what the imperial doctor said that day. The situation was very dangerous. He said this today because he didn't want to feel too guilty. But the more he acted like this, the more uneasy he felt!
Xichao came closer, helped her wipe away the tears that she had not wiped away, and said softly: "I have also heard about what happened in the palace. Don't worry too much. Fourth brother is just a temporary novelty. After a while, He will still think of your goodness, and you are still his favorite."
Really? Shen Huan smiled faintly, Xi Chao, at this time, he still had to comfort himself
Xichao saw the Sophora japonica in her hand and asked with a smile: "Do you like Sophora japonica? I never knew."
Shen Huan shook her head and said: "I don't like Sophora japonica flowers. I never have." She didn't know when she had an extra flower in her hand. Looking at the flower in her hand, she suddenly remembered that day Xichen tied a Sophora japonica flower in Ruohua's hairpin. She suddenly clenched her hands tightly, and the flowers in her hands were immediately crushed to pieces. Transparent juice dripped down Shen Huan's fingers into the soft soil.
Xi Chao was startled, took out a handkerchief from her arms, grabbed Shen Huan's hand, and gently wiped it with her as if she were wiping a piece of fine jade. Shen Huan couldn't help but feel a sore nose.
That veil was used by her when she was a palace maid in the old years, and he actually... kept it
"Nika is gone," Xi Chao lowered his head and suddenly said
"What?" Shen Huan's hand shook and she asked uncertainly.
Xichao raised his head and looked at her and said, "Nika left. One day after I recovered from my injury, I sent people out to look for her, but they couldn't find her."
Shen Wen was stunned and quickly asked: "Why? Did something happen between you two?"
Xi Chao shook his head and smiled: "It's nothing. There is nothing between us. It's just that she figured it out. She left me a letter." Xi Chao didn't say the content of the letter because she didn't want Shen Huan to know.
Nika said that she had always naively thought that as long as she stayed with him, she would replace the place in his heart. But when Xichao stepped forward and received those two arrows, she finally understood that no matter what she did, Is it right or wrong, gentle or stubborn? As he said, his heart has been filled with one person and no one will come in again.
It's just that she didn't understand or believe it before, but now, she finally understands that even if she is by his side for the rest of her life, she will not take that person's place, no matter whether that person is alive or dead, close at hand or far away.