Guarjia didn't say anything, she just walked to Ling Ruo, took the umbrella from Mo'er, held it above each other's heads, and walked in the snow.
The palace servants braved the snow to sweep the road outside to ensure that the masters could not walk because of the snow. The snow piled on both sides was almost half a person high, and a thin layer of ice formed on the lake.
In this vast whiteness, Ling Ruo finally spoke, "Whether it's the Liu family or the Shumulu family, they are all scheming people. It's not a good thing for you and me to allow such people to pamper you.
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Guarjia looked at the large snowflakes outside the umbrella rafters and said: "That's why I asked you that question. I have known you for many years and know your temperament. I can't bear to harm innocent people. But many times, being too kind can only
It will harm yourself."
Ling Ruo shook her head and smiled bitterly, "I can no longer afford the word kindness. I didn't want to harm Liu's children, but the current situation is beyond my control. Sister, I have finally become like a queen."
Listening to her sad words, Guarjia squeezed Ling Ruo's hand hard, "No, you will never become her..." She raised her hand to let Ling Ruo see the two clasped hands clearly, "Because
I am by your side and I will always be with you."
"Sister..." Ling Ruo looked at her with choked eyes, tears filling her eyelashes, as if they would fall if she trembled slightly. Guarjia wanted to wipe them away for her, but was unable to do so because she was holding an umbrella in one hand.
, had to say: "Don't cry, I don't want to see you cry."
"Well, I won't cry." Ling Ruo tried her best to push back the tears and said with a clear and flawless smile: "Fortunately...fortunately, I still have my sister by my side."
Although Wen Ruyan is gone, she still has the Guarjia clan and this sister, so she can still feel a touch of warmth in the deep palace.
At night, amid the drifting snow, all the palace lanterns in the Old Summer Palace are lit continuously, and coupled with the reflection of the lake, the entire garden is as beautiful as if it were in the sky.
The New Year's Eve banquet was arranged according to Yinzhen's wishes at the Rouyun Kaiyue Pavilion. There was no round banquet inside, but a long table covered with tablecloths embroidered with various Ruyi auspicious patterns formed a large circle.
Everyone with high or low status will do their job. As for Hongshi and Hongli, they will be at the bottom of the table.
When Mrs. Liu and others arrived, they felt quite surprised. It was the first time they had seen such a banquet arrangement. Ling Ruo had arrived there early and was arranging for the palace servants to bring the dishes. When she saw Mrs. Liu coming in, she left with a smile.
He came over and said, "My sister has moved to Changchun Fairy Pavilion."
When she mentioned this, Madam Liu said with gratitude on her face: "Returning to your Majesty, I have moved there just now. My Majesty shows me such pity that I really have nothing to repay."
"If you continue to meet outsiders like this, I will not be happy." Ling Ruo pretended to be displeased and said. Just as he was about to ask Mr. Liu to sit down, the sound of the eunuch singing was heard from outside, "The Queen has arrived, and the noble Hui has arrived.
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After hearing this, Ling Ruo stood in front of the door with her eyes lowered. After the door opened, they all saluted and said, "I, my concubines, and others respectfully welcome the Queen. May the Queen be blessed with peace and prosperity."
Today, Mr. Nala is wearing a purple and gold embroidered seven-color Luan bird flag uniform, with a pair of peony filigree crystals on her high bun, and her beads are swaying slightly when moving. Behind her, Mr. Shumulu is as gentle as ever.
Hejing's autumn-colored flag dress is not too revealing, but the pink tassels hanging from the edge of her bun add a touch of beauty to her look.
"Today is a family dinner. There are no outsiders here. There is no need to see anyone else. Get up quickly." Nala had a gentle smile on her face. No one could imagine that she was the biggest conspiracy in the harem.
who.
"Thank you for your grace." After expressing gratitude like this, Ling Ruo and others stood up. As for the Shumulu family, they also saluted Ling Ruo and others respectively, hiding all their calculations under the appearance of harmony.
Ling Ruo lowered his head and said respectfully: "Madam, the banquet has been prepared. Please take a seat."
"Don't be in a hurry. Let's wait until the emperor comes to sit down at the table." Nala glanced at the unique banquet, nodded and said, "Concubine Xi is interested."
Ling Ruo said quickly: "As the Queen said, this is a family banquet with no outsiders. There is no need to distinguish them so clearly. Moreover, sitting like this will make the sisters closer."
The two of them were talking there, and the rest stood quietly, not daring to say anything. After waiting for less than half an hour, Yinzhen finally arrived. All the girls saluted, and then Yinzhen and Nala sat down in the middle.
, Ling Ruo sat on the right side of Yinzhen, and the others sat at separate tables.
Yinzhen looked at Xi Yan, looked sideways at Ling Ruo and said with a smile: "Did you come up with such a novel sitting method?"
Ling Ruo pursed her lips and smiled and said: "My concubine's little thoughts made the emperor laugh."
"You are very thoughtful, I like it very much." As he spoke, the palace people filed in and placed plates of delicacies in front of everyone, one of which was a dumpling shaped like an ingot.
Yinzhen took one dipped in vinegar and put it in his mouth. After eating it, he was quite surprised and said: "This year, the imperial dining room has changed its style. It is no longer the same as in previous years. It has a bit of a taste in your mouth."
"When the emperor said this, my concubine has a great appetite." As he said this, Nala also took one. After biting it open, his face was filled with surprise. He looked at the stuffing inside and said, "Hey, what is this?
The filling? It looks like pork, but there seems to be some other things added inside, and it tastes very delicious."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jin Gu had already stood up and said, "I would like to inform you, the Queen, that mackerel is added to the pork, so it will taste extremely delicious."
Nala took another bite, and indeed tasted the taste of mackerel. He asked curiously: "You know so clearly, could it be that you made these dumplings?"
Jin Gu lowered her head and did not speak, but Ling Ruozai glanced at Jin Gu calmly, then smiled softly and said: "Madam, today, Lord Qian brought some dumplings for my concubine and concubine Jin to eat.
Used it
Later, I found that Qian Guiren’s dumplings had various varieties and flavors, and were much more delicious than those made by the imperial chef. When I asked, I learned that Jin Gu made them, so I asked Jin Gu to help make dumplings in the kitchen.
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"Well, it's both new and delicious. It's very good." With that said, she turned to Yinzhen and said, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
"It's indeed good." Yinzhen nodded with a smile, called to Sixi and said: "Two pairs of bounty pearls and two pieces of silk and satin."
Jin Gu quickly kowtowed and thanked Mrs. Liu, and then returned behind Mrs. Liu. The banquet gradually became lively. Mrs. Shumulu stood up holding a cup and said to Yinzhen and Nala from a distance: "I wish the emperor a safe and peaceful body, and the queen.
Phoenix body Changan."
Yinzhen and Nala smiled and drank their glasses full of wine. Dai Jia looked jealously at Shu Mulu who was sitting next to her again. If this woman hadn't deliberately stirred up trouble in front of the emperor, how could she have been forced to do so?
I copied the palace rules ten times and my hands cramped even after I copied them. Now I am still here trying to show off and please the emperor and empress. It is really hateful.