Looking at the peacock fan with exquisite embroidery in Wen Meiren's hand, Jiang Baolin suddenly smiled, "Sister Cui's craftsmanship has become more and more exquisite. This peacock is lifelike and noble. I guess Sister Cui has put a lot of effort into it."
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When Cui Xuan saw that Jiang Baolin was full of praises, she was surprised and slightly relieved. She smiled sweetly and said sweetly: "My sister has no other merits, and she is not as wealthy as her mother's family, so this is the only embroidery job she can get."
Got it."
The sedan chair was carrying people, and Cui Xuanshi also immediately complimented Jiang Baolin's natal family.
Jiang Baolin pursed his lips and smiled, "Such double-sided embroidery must be quite time-consuming. And Sister Wen was just promoted to be a beauty today. I wonder who Sister Cui intended to give this peacock fan to whom she had embroidered it early."
As soon as she said this, Cui Xuanshi's face turned pale instantly. Who else could she give it to? Such a noble and gorgeous fan, she was originally planning to use it to please Xian Fei. Although Lin Xuanshi is Xian Fei's clan sister
, but Concubine Xian was lukewarm towards Lin Xuanshi, Cui Xuanshi had this idea, but before she had time to act, Wen Meiren suddenly appeared.
So Cui Xuanshi made a quick decision and dedicated this peacock fan, which had been embroidered for more than half a month, to Wen Meiren.
Wen Xiaotu could also guess at this moment that Cui Xuanshi most likely wanted to curry favor with Concubine Xian. After all, Concubine Xian had the highest status among the six palaces, so she was naturally the best candidate.
But she was not angry, she just smiled faintly and said, "No matter who it was originally intended to be given to, it was given to me now. It was embroidered with all the effort, so what else is there to criticize?"
Jiang Baolin was secretly surprised that Mei Wen could be so broad-minded. At the same time, he was relieved in his heart. If she had gossiped about Mei Wen behind her back, Mei Wen would not take it seriously.
At the same time, Cui Xuanshi also breathed a sigh of relief. Cui Xuanshi was blessed, "My beautiful sister has a broad mind, and I admire her." Cui Xuanshi's heart also fell back into his stomach.
At this time, the eunuch Xiao Yuanbao quickly came in and reported: "Master, Lu Jieyu is here!"
Wen Xiaotu was startled. It was not unusual for Jiang Baolin and Cui Xuan to come to her. She did not expect that Lu Jieyu would also come to congratulate her in person. Without saying a word, she quickly stood up to greet her.
Lu Jieyu was wearing a 70% new smoky blue satin long coat. She walked slowly and helped Wen Xiaotu up, who was saluting: "You don't need to be polite, Beauty Wen. I heard that you have been promoted to a beauty. Congratulations."
Wen Xiaotu said with a smile: "It's really disappointing that Lu Jieyu came here in person."
Jiang Baolin and Cui Xuan also quickly blessed themselves and said in unison: "Greetings to Lu Jieyu."
Lu Jieyu had a kind smile on her face. She glanced at Jiang and Cui and joked: "Hey, your place is quite lively."
Wen Xiaotu said lightly: "It's true that it hasn't been so lively for a long time, and I'm a little uncomfortable with it."
Lu Jieyu secretly thought, she said she was not used to it, but she looked unfazed. This gentle lady had a good character.
Wen Xiaotu quickly invited Lu Jieyu to take a seat in the flower hall, and asked Hongguo to brew a cup of Jiuqu Red Plum Tea given by Xin Zhaorong before. Lu Jieyu drank it slowly and nodded slightly.
Lu Jieyu glanced at the jasper Ruyi on the Ruyi table beside her and the peacock fan in Wen Meiren's hand. She immediately knew who sent the gift. She put down the tea cup and then slowly said: "I am here to welcome everyone except He Xiwen."
Beauty, she also brought a gift from Empress Zhaorong."
With that said, he asked the eunuch to bring up a huge brocade box and two jars tied with red satin.
Wen Xiaotu looked confused, "This is..."
Lu Jieyu smiled gently: "It can't be compared to Cui Xuanshi and Jiang Baolin's care. They are all Northeastern specialties sent to the palace by the empress's mother's family, a box of deer tendons and two jars of honey."
Wen Xiaotu touched her chin. Although she had never eaten deer tendons, she knew that the food of tendons was delicious, not to mention honey. In this era of scarcity of sugar, the best quality food produced in the Northeast was
Bees are naturally valuable and good things. Most importantly, they are delicious.
Wen Xiaotu smiled so hard that his eyebrows curled up and he said, "Thank you so much, Empress Zhaorong, for your generous gift. I will go back and thank you so much."
Jiang Baolin and Cui Xuanshi looked at each other, and they both understood that they had lost to Xin Zhaorong and lost their temper.
One of Xin Zhaorong's uncles served as a feudal official in the Northeast. Every year, he would send special products to Beijing. One portion was sent to the Yongding Marquis Mansion in the middle of the capital for Yongding Marquis Xin Wu'an, and the other was sent to the palace for his precious niece, Zhaorong Empress Xin Ruozhi.
Since the Helan family was dismissed, in this harem, in terms of family background, there is really no one who can compare with Xin Zhaorong.
Although Xin Zhaorong's father, the former Yongding Marquis Xin Wuyi, had passed away, and his only biological brother had also died in battle, no one dared to look down on this orphaned girl who lost her father and brother.
Xin Zhaorong can definitely be regarded as a loyal queen, and her temperament and appearance are really good. Why doesn't the emperor like her at all?
Wen Xiaotu was puzzled. She put down the peacock fan in her hand that was like a green cloud, and glanced at the jade Ruyi, which reflected the green face, and looked at Jiang Baolin and Cui Xuanshi, "Do you want to stay for dinner?
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Jiang Baolin and Cui Xuanshi looked at each other and hurriedly blessed their bodies. Jiang Baolin said: "Thank you so much for your kindness. I am thinking of going to Qingxintang to visit Sister Luo."
Cui Xuanshi also said sweetly: "I want to go back and do some needlework, so I won't bother Sister Wen and Sister Lu."
Both of them left Yanqingtang in a sensible manner.
Lu Jieyu smiled and said suddenly: "Didn't Luo Cai and Lin Xuan come to congratulate you?"
Wen Xiaotu shook his head gently: "We are not familiar with each other."
Lu Jieyu said "hmm", she knew that Luo Cairen had a cold temperament, and as for Lin Xuanshi... he was busy trying to curry favor with Jingyi Palace.
Wen Xiaotu added: "Besides, I am just promoted from a talented person to a beautiful woman, and I am still the wife of the world. It is not a big joy."
Lu Jieyu smiled and said, "Since Xin Zhaorong entered the palace, the emperor has not ordered a concubine for three years. This is your first time in three years. How can it not be considered a great joy?"
Wen Xiaotu smiled awkwardly. She, this new favorite who suddenly emerged from the army, actually had no easy time with the emperor at all.
Seeing that Wen Meiren's expression was not as down-to-earth as before, Lu Jieyu immediately understood that Wen Meiren did not sleep with her. The emperor's promotion was nothing more than pity and compensation.
Lu Jieyu gently patted Wen Xiaotu's soft skin and whispered softly: "Thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness."
These words comforted her.
Wen Xiaotu smiled and said, "I understand. I have been rewarded by my status today, so why should I be dissatisfied?"
Lu Jieyu breathed a sigh of relief. Although Wen Meiren couldn't think about it before, now... she seems to be thinking about it more clearly.
Lu Jieyu suddenly said: "Actually, when I saw you were in a difficult situation, I originally asked Empress Zhaorong to try to invite you to live with you in Zhaohua Palace. Now it seems that it is not necessary."
Wen Xiaotu's eyes lit up: Why is it not necessary? This is very necessary!!
Even though she seems to be a new favorite now, she still knows that this kind of life cannot last forever!
Although the emperor had cleaned up everything in the Beigong, he did not dare to neglect the concubine who had fallen out of favor!
But this is only temporary. Who knows if it won't resurface after a long time?
Now there is a thigh stretched out, no fool would not hug it!
Wen Xiaotu said hurriedly: "Xin Zhaorong is really willing to let my concubine move to Zhaohua Palace?"
Lu Jieyu was startled, why did Wen Meiren seem so impatient? She nodded, "Empress Zhaorong is quite fond of you. She originally wanted to find an opportunity to ask the Queen Mother for permission. However, now that you are her new favorite, no one dares to
I neglect you."
Wen Xiaotu smiled bitterly: "How many more days will I, my new favorite, be able to live in?" - Even Lu Jieyu, the eldest among the concubines in the harem, is much more beautiful than her!
"Your Majesty just sees me as pitiful." Wen Xiaotu sighed and said hurriedly, "I also ask Jieyu to convey my wishes to Empress Zhaorong for me. If I can move to the side hall of Zhaohua Palace, I will be willing to serve as Empress Zhaorong."
Do the work of a dog and a horse!"
Lu Jieyu: Wen Meiren has no real favor. The favor bestowed by the emperor is nothing more than the moon in the water and the flowers in the mirror. For Wen Meiren, relying on the emperor's favor is not as reliable as relying on Xin Zhaorong.
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Lu Jieyu felt sad and nodded quickly, "Don't worry, I will report to Empress Zhaorong well."