After Xia Guiren was punished, the emperor favored the two mistresses and named her Guiren and Cairen respectively. Guiren gave her the name "Qi", but Cai Ren had no nickname. Everyone called her Feng Cairen. Qi's father was in the court. Minister, and Feng Cairen's father was a minor foreign official, but his appearance was very outstanding. He was one of the five people selected by the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother was very satisfied with the Emperor, and reciprocated the favor by giving two pieces of fine silk to Shen Han. Shen Han smiled calmly when she saw it. After reporting back to the Emperor, Xichen took her to Shou'an Palace to express her gratitude.
At this time, Concubine Fu was also there. Shen Huan first saluted the Queen Mother and then met Concubine Fu.
Concubine Fu smiled and nodded, very dignified and generous
The Queen Mother ordered someone to help Shen Huan up, pointed at Concubine Fu and said with a smile: "This is Concubine Fu. You must know her. She can also be regarded as my niece. I have always regarded you as my daughter. From now on, when you come You can get closer and closer.”
Shen Huan agreed with a smile, and Concubine Fu calculated in her mind whether she would do more harm than good or more good than harm if she became friends with Shen Huan. She raised her eyes and looked at her, and finally decided that as long as she did not become her enemy at this time, she would be fine. no harm
So, Concubine Fu smiled at Shen Huan again.
It's not that Shen Huan couldn't guess what Concubine Fu was thinking. Since she wanted to show her kindness, there was no need for her to refuse, so she nodded lightly to her.
Xichen saw that Fu Concubine had a good attitude, and Shen Huan was not displeased. She was already optimistic about Fu Concubine and was even more satisfied. In the future, promoting Concubine Fu could check and balance the harem.
After sitting for a while, Xichen took Shen Han away. Shen Han took the opportunity to go to Chuxiu Palace and saw Xian Ya spreading out pages of rice paper and writing something.
Elegant wears a white palace dress, her hair is simply pulled into a bun, and she fixes it diagonally with a hosta. The hosta looks ordinary, but it has an ancient charm. She must be expensive, elegant, noble, and generous in her behavior. Every move looks uniquely exquisite
Shen Huan was fascinated. Gradually, she saw a trace of her elder sister in Xianya's body.
Xianya raised her head and saw her, smiled slightly and said: "Ah Huan, you are here? What are you doing standing there stupidly? Come in and sit down."
Seeing the elegant smile and the pear dimples on her lips, Shen Huan couldn't help but murmured: "Sister..." and her eyes gradually became moist.
Xianya was stunned for a moment, then smiled again, stepped forward to hold her hand, and said softly: "I am two years older than you, so there is nothing wrong with calling me sister. I just want to have a sister like you!"
Shen Huan came back to her senses, felt a little embarrassed, lowered her head and said, "Sister Xianya, I...I'm rude."
Xianya touched her hair and said, "It's nothing rude. It would be better if you don't dislike me."
Shen Wen's eyes turned red again, and she hurriedly said: "How could I dislike it! Good sister..."
Xianya held her hand and whispered: "Good sister..."
The two looked at each other and smiled, then heard a slight cough outside the door, accompanied by laughter. It was Hua Zhi who brought Xue Ling in. Hua Zhi said with a smile: "Ah, it's unlucky for us to come here. What are you singing?" Which one came out? Why are there still tears in your eyes?"
Xueling pouted and said, "Sister, you didn't hear that. They recognized themselves as sisters! I've never seen such partiality. We, a poor family, don't have such a good place to have a sister." After that, there were circles in her eyes. famous
Hua Zhi nudged her with his elbow and said, "Why are you talking about this again?"
Xian Ya smiled and said: "You are too petty. I have always regarded you as my younger sister. I have never been more partial." Xue Ling remained silent and just sat aside.
Shen Huan said: "You come from a poor family, I have no family, but my sister loves me."
Xueling was stunned, and Hua Zhi said hurriedly: "Don't say that, this girl is going crazy these days, her family is too close, and she is also very anxious."
Shen Huan was puzzled: "Why force her?"
Xianya sighed: "What else can I do? Let her attract the emperor's attention, so that she can be favored as soon as possible, so that she can shine on the family lintel! It's a pity that I am useless and can't help you."
Xue Ling had thrown herself on the table and started crying. Hua Zhi was busy comforting her.
Shen Huan was silent. She wanted to cultivate her connections in the harem, but this person was definitely not Xue Ling! She originally thought she could be elegant, but unfortunately she has been sick, so this person should be a painter. With her talent and appearance in painting, plus With the power of salt luck behind her, it was not difficult for her to gain a foothold in the palace.
Therefore, no matter how sad Xue Ling cried, Shen Huan did not say anything about helping her.
Even if I help her gain favor now, with her qualifications and Xichen's character, she will be disgusted with her sooner or later. What's more, if the other little masters try to make things difficult for her, not to mention that she will continue to be favored and get promoted step by step, even if it means saving her own life, I'm afraid it won't be that good. easy
When the time comes, I don’t say that I can’t use it for myself, but I have to take action to save myself.
The sight of the painting couldn't dissuade her, so she had an idea and took out a Linglong beside her. The Linglong was only the size of a dove egg. The jade was originally made of snow-white flawless jade, and it was divided into nine layers inside. The layers were intertwined and carved into various shapes. The design is dotted with pure gold and decorated with red gems the size of rice grains. The gems are shining brightly, and when they are shaken slightly, there is a pleasant sound of wind.
Such ingenious things are rare even in the palace.