For a time, Yu Manxue became the most popular woman in the palace. Everyone wanted to know what was the reason that made her become a sixth-grade beauty even before the emperor favored her?
Nuan Si has been used to such a result. Ever since she found out that he became the emperor, she knew that there would be such a situation. She was powerless to stop any woman from entering the palace, but this Yu Manxue imitated her, which made Nuan Si feel both ridiculous and
What is sad and ridiculous is that she has become the object of imitation. Does this represent her lofty status in the hearts of other women?
The sad thing is that imitation can never achieve great things, she can only live in the shadow of Nuan Si forever...
But these are what Nuan Si cares about the most. Relatively speaking, she has become the calmest one in the harem at this moment.
Wanfeng Pavilion
Nuan Si walked in and found that the late concubine was painting, so she stepped forward curiously and took a look. It didn't matter. Nuan Si was really shocked. There was only one pair of eyes in the painting. Judging from the expression, they should be the eyes of a man. It looked like
It's so familiar...
Nuan Si tried hard to recall, and found that these eyes were very similar to General Yu...
"Sister Wan, I wonder who you are painting?" Nuan Si kissed her gently.
Concubine Wan turned around and did not shy away from her painting, because she did not know that Nuan Si had already guessed the person in the painting.
"My sister made fun of me. I had nothing to do, so I drew pictures of my friends at home." Concubine Wan smiled lightly.
"Sister Wan, why did you only draw one pair of eyes for your friend?" Nuansi asked.
Concubine Wan was stunned, obviously she didn't expect Nuan Si to ask such a question, so she replied awkwardly: "I have been away from home for a long time, and my friend's face has been blurred. The only thing I remember is these eyes."
Knowing that the late concubine was talking about an excuse, Nuan Si did not ask further questions and just sighed: "As soon as you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea. From then on, Xiao Lang is a passerby."
Concubine Wan was surprised: "Sister, you...?"
"Sister Wan, there is no need to panic. I just want to remind you that you should forget the past if you can. Now that you are the emperor's concubine, you must be careful in your words and deeds in everything you do, and don't let anyone take advantage of you."
Looking at Nuan Si's innocent face, Wan Concubine was filled with emotions. She never thought that such a childish-looking little woman could speak without any ambiguity, and was even sometimes more mature than her.
So he hurriedly replied: "Thank you sister for reminding me."
Nuan Si nodded and stopped talking. She believed that the smart concubine could understand what she meant...
Cuiyu micro building
Such a luxurious pavilion, with four poetic and picturesque inscriptions, is really wonderful, but it is a pity that it is out of place for the owner Zhongli Cuiwei, because Zhongli Cuiwei is the one with the lowest overall quality among the concubines in the harem.
The reason for making her his wife was purely for the sake of the Queen Mother. The Emperor originally liked Zhongli Cuiwei, but the Queen Mother pointed her out to General Yu first, so the Zhongli family only had one daughter left, Zhongli Cuiwei.
"Sister, how are you doing lately?" Zhongli Caiwei came to visit her roommate.
"What's so good, sister, you don't even know that these vixens spend all day trying to confuse the emperor, making me invisible all day long." Zhongli Cuiwei began to complain to her sister.
Caiwei smiled politely: "Don't be impatient, sister. This is how you serve the emperor. There are thirty-six courtyards in the harem and seventy-two concubines. The emperor always has to share the rain and dew, so my sister must endure loneliness."
Zhongli Cui snorted slightly: "Why do you share the rain and dew equally? That little bitch Bai Ruolan dominates the emperor every day, and everyone dares to be angry but dare not speak out. Like the queen and the two noble concubines, it is better, after all, it is scheduled every month
They were arranged to serve the emperor, but others did not receive such good treatment, so they only dared to be angry and dare not speak out."
Caiwei looked at her sister distressedly and said: "The harem is like this. My sister must remember not to get into trouble. It is better to be wise and protect yourself."
Zhong Lizui smiled proudly: "Sister, please don't worry about this. With my aunt the Queen Mother supporting me, no one dares to touch me."
Caiwei looked at her worriedly, knowing in her heart that if she was framed, the Queen Mother might not be able to protect her, but seeing her proud look, Caiwei still didn't have the heart to say it, and simply comforted her: "Sister, I still have to do everything." It’s better to be careful.”
"Sister, is that Yu Manxue really my brother-in-law's biological sister?" Thinking of Yu Manxue, Zhong Lizui looked slightly angry.
Caiwei nodded and said, "Yes, it's not easy for Manxue and Guodong to depend on each other since they were young."
Zhong Lizui snorted slightly and said: "Why is it not easy? Now that we are here, I have been canonized before I even go to bed. Let's see, this little slut might get on top of me in the future."
Caiwei's face changed slightly: "Sister, didn't I tell you not to talk nonsense? Besides, you come from a scholarly family. You should look like a lady and don't let outsiders laugh at you."
Zhong Lizui rolled her eyes at her sister and said, "What's the matter? I'm telling the truth."
Caiwei sighed, thinking that this younger sister had also been spoiled since she was a child. She was just a girl, and she didn't know how to play music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, and song. The female celebrity was even worse. But because she was the youngest daughter, her family also couldn't do anything. I'm not trying to embarrass her, but her status is different now. As a king's concubine, it's not okay to look like this, and she can't be on the stage.
Just when I was about to say some words of comfort, I suddenly heard a rumor: "Madam, General Yu has come to take the eldest lady back to her home."
So Caiwei got up hurriedly, and Yu Guodong had already walked in, smiling and saying: "I didn't disturb your sisters' reunion."
"No, I just want to say goodbye to my sister." Caiwei looked at her husband affectionately.
At this time, Yu Guodong came forward and knelt down: "I would like to pay my respects to Mrs. Cuiwei."
Zhongli Cui glanced slightly and said, "Brother-in-law, please get up. You're welcome from my family."
"I'm here to take my wife back to my home, so I won't disturb my wife." Yu Guodong looked a little cautious.
"Well, it's getting late, go back early, brother-in-law, and treat my sister well from now on. If my sister wants to lose a hair, I will definitely blame you." Zhong Lizui was slightly condescending, but this was her usual style.
Yu Guodong hurriedly replied: "Please rest assured, Madam, I will do my best to protect Caiwei for the rest of her life."
Hearing this, Caiwei blushed and smiled sweetly, then said, "Sister, you go to bed earlier, I'll wait for you two to go back first."
Zhong Lizui nodded slightly, and Yu Guodong and his wife stood up and left...
When leaving the palace from Cuiyuwei Tower, you must pass by the Wanfeng Pavilion on the side. It was getting late, but Wan Concubine was not sleepy. She was standing in the attic wearing a blue cloak.
Suddenly she saw two people approaching downstairs, their figures gradually approaching, and she saw clearly that the person was Yu Guodong.
I saw Yu Guodong lightly leaning against Zhongli Caiwei's waist. The two were talking and laughing, and Wan Concubine's body suddenly felt...
Holding the railing tightly with both hands, a gust of evening wind blew by, and the white silk in Wan Concubine's hand fell...
The silk silk fell all the way and happened to fall in front of Yu Guodong's feet. He bent down to pick it up and saw two meaningful poems embroidered on the silk silk - Where does the human face go? The peach blossom still smiles at the spring breeze.
These two sentences all reflect the differences between things and people. Look at the signature on the silk and the dazzling red thread, showing a striking name - Wan.
Yu Guodong raised his head and saw the woman on the pavilion looking at him with a complicated expression, so he felt sad...
"Husband, what's wrong?" Caiwei asked without knowing.
"It's okay, it seems to be the late concubine's silk. When I return it to its original owner, Caiwei, please wait for me for a while."
Caiwei nodded obediently, and Yu Guodong hesitated for a moment, then walked up to the attic...
"I would like to pay my respects to the late concubine."
The late concubine did not answer, but was speechless and cried a thousand lines...
"Brother Yu."
"The general will be frightened and unable to climb high. The late concubine is a golden branch and jade leaf. The king's favorite concubine, how can she be compared with such rough men and warriors as the ministers."
"I know you are still angry with me, and I am sorry for you, but I..." Wan Bin Yu brought pear blossoms.
"My Majesty, there is no need to say more. Today I am here to return the silk. It also shows that we have nothing to do with each other for a long time. I have married a wife, and you are the fourth concubine. Therefore, from now on, we have nothing to do with each other."
Let’s be strangers.”
The words were completely unrelated to each other, and the concubine was heartbroken when she heard them...
After taking the silk handkerchief dully, Yu Guodong turned around and was about to leave. Wan Bin whispered: "Brother Yu, she - she should be an extremely virtuous and gentle woman."
Yu Guodong was shaken and said slowly: "Yes, she is fine."
The late concubine picked up the silk, wiped away the tears, and forced a smile: "Then, I wish you happiness forever."
"Thank you for your kind words, your Majesty." After saying that, Yu Guodong turned and left. The concubine's delicate body stood in the wind, like a wisp of floating catkins, not knowing where to go...
early morning
After attending the morning court, Yan Yu was about to leave the palace and return home. Unexpectedly, he was intercepted by Nuan Si on the way...
Seeing Nuan Si, Yan Yu was greatly embarrassed. She didn't know what the empress had planned...
"I send my regards to the Queen." Yan Yu knelt down.
"Get up." Nuan Si whispered.
"I don't know what the matter is when your Majesty is looking for me?"
"Yan Yu, I would like to know how the investigation of the scholar last time went?"
Yan Yu was stunned. The Queen's question was really forbidden. Scholars' matters are considered political affairs, but the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, so there was really no way to answer. So he said: "I'm sorry, my queen. This is a secret of the court. The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. Please
Your Majesty understands."
Nuan Si nodded: "I know that I just want to recommend this person to Yan Zhonghou. Ai Xiucai is talented, but he is a rare talent. I had contact with this person when I left the palace. This person has a weird temper.
But his character is upright, so if there is a vacancy in the court, Yan Zhonghou can recommend this person."
Yan Yu didn't expect that the queen came to recommend scholars, but without the queen's advice, Yan Yu also interrupted, because in these days, she learned a lot of information from overt and covert investigations, and Ai Xiucai was indeed a genius in governing the country.
"Please rest assured, my Majesty, if it is true as my Majesty said, then I will definitely recommend you to recruit talents for the imperial court."
Then Nuan Si smiled: "I have some freshly made ice porridge here to send to the Marquis."
When Yan Yu heard about the ice porridge, his eyes widened and he waved his hands hurriedly: "You're welcome, Madam, I haven't finished the food I gave you last time."
Nuan Si chuckled, knowing that Yan Yu was afraid that she would continue to go to the Marquis's house to have a meal, so she said: "Since the Marquis doesn't want it, forget it. I originally interrupted and asked Bei'er to go back to the house with you to bring the ice porridge, but now
It seems that the Marquis doesn't like it very much, so forget it, Belle, let's go."
"Yes, empress." Beier looked at Yan Yu with a blushing face and said.
Upon hearing this, Yan Yu hurriedly said: "Mother, in fact, I have already finished the food you gave me last time."
"Yan Zhonghou has confused me. Do you like my ice porridge or not?" Nuan Si said with a smile.
Yan Yu nodded hurriedly: "I like it, I like it. The ice porridge made by the queen can be said to be a delicacy in the world."
Nuan Si hid her face and smiled softly. She knew what kind of medicine Yan Yu was selling in the gourd, so she didn't feel embarrassed and said, "Beier, you can take the ice porridge back to the house with the Marquis. Go early and come back early."
"Yes, your Majesty." Belle responded delicately, feeling very excited.
When Yan Yu heard this, she felt indescribably happy and said, "Thank you so much, empress."
Nuan Si smiled: "Thank you for giving me the ice porridge? Or do you want to thank me for sending Belle to accompany you back home?"
Yan Yu was immediately speechless, his face turned red with embarrassment...