The high-ranking concubines, all wearing court robes and crowns, gathered at the Luoyue Kaiyun Hall at three o'clock in the morning to greet the queen.
At three o'clock in the morning, the sky was only slightly bright.
The morning in late autumn is also very cold. Fortunately, the court clothes have special winter styles, and the sable court clothes are quite warm. But such a grand outfit is really too heavy! Especially the court crown on the head, which is
The higher the score, the more gold and jade jewelry used, and the more pressure on the neck.
For example, Shu Jin, the imperial concubine, wore a huge sable crown. The top of the crown had three layers, each layer supported a golden phoenix. The phoenix was inlaid with three eastern pearls, seventeen pearls, and one large eastern pearl.
The crown is embellished with Zhu Wei, the Zhu Wei is decorated with seven golden phoenixes, the head is decorated with Eastern beads, and there are countless cat's eye stones. The suffix of the crown is decorated with a golden Zhai bird, Zhai tail hanging beads, and 192 pearls, two in three rows.
In the middle is a lapis lazuli knot with a golden title, four pearls and four pearls each - and at the end is a large and heavy tassel of pearls!
Shu Jin already felt sore in his neck since he came all the way from Danning Hall.
Putting on the golden dragon-patterned court clothes, she looked first-class and luxurious. The crowns of Concubine Xi, Concubine Dun and Concubine Mao were also the same, but the crowns on their heads were missing a layer and there were slightly fewer jewels.
Some, and the court clothes are of a fragrant color. The court clothes of the concubine Mi are also of a fragrant color, but the imperial crown is one level lower than that of the concubine, so her head may be easier.
Zhengwailou was thinking about these messy things. At this time, the main hall of Luoyue Kaiyun slowly opened. He saw the queen slowly walking out with the support of two palace maids. The bright yellow court dress was really eye-catching, but that
The crown looks almost the same as the crown of Shu Jin's imperial concubine.
The queen's imperial crown also has three layers, but the tail beads hanging from the back of the crown are more gorgeous.
After all, the queen was given heavy medicine, otherwise it would be impossible to stay in bed today, let alone show up in such a heavy and luxurious court dress.
"See you, the Queen! May the Queen be blessed and safe!" Shu Jin hurriedly led a group of concubines to pay homage and salute.
"Ahem!" The queen couldn't help coughing. Her face was covered with thick makeup, but she still couldn't hide her haggardness. Her voice was still hoarse, but she managed to say, "You're all exempt from the courtesy!"
Shu Jin knew that the queen could not hold on for long, so he quickly stepped forward and said: "Please ask the empress to board the sedan chair!" - The warm sedan chair was already ready aside.
The Queen nodded slightly and was about to board the warm sedan when Concubine Dun stepped forward and said with a sweet smile: "The Queen has turned around, I am here to congratulate you."
The queen's face darkened, and she insisted on saying: "Concubine Dun...is interested."
Shu Jin couldn't help but glare at the little rice cake, "Okay, don't delay the auspicious time to set off!"
Concubine Dun smiled sweetly and said, "I just haven't seen the Queen for a long time and want to get closer to her. Why should my sister be so strict?"
The queen sneered "ha", she took a few steps closer to Concubine Atsushi, and said in a low and hoarse voice: "Do you think... who gave me and Concubine Jin a chance in the first place?"
Shu Jin was standing on the side at that time, but she heard the truth. Her heart skipped a beat. After all these years of confinement, the queen must have figured it out. If the emperor hadn't suddenly gone on tour, how would the queen have the opportunity to take advantage of Jin Binjue?
Concubine Atsushi’s wish to have a baby?!
Concubine Dun's smile faltered. She was stunned for a few breaths. Then she thought of something, and her pretty face suddenly lost all color.
Seeing this, Shu Jin hurriedly helped the queen up and whispered: "Queen, please get on the sedan chair and chase me out!" - Stop saying it! If such words reach the emperor's ears, what good can you get?
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"Wait!" Concubine Dun suddenly shouted, and she grabbed the queen's sleeve, "Speak clearly!"
There was a mean sneer on the queen's withered face, "Without a biological child of your own, Concubine Atun, how can you be any better than me in the future?!"
Shu Jin couldn't help but feel her head as big as a bucket. She hurriedly pulled Concubine Dun's hand away and said, "Queen, please stop talking."
The queen sneered "ha" and then walked into the warm sedan.
But Concubine Dun was stunned, as if she had lost her soul.
Shu Jin hurriedly ordered: "Hurry up and get up the sedan!"
When the Zhonggong got off, the concubines knelt down to see them off again, but Concubine Dun completely forgot to salute. Shu Jin sighed and climbed into her own sedan chair. Her sedan followed the Zhonggong, followed by everyone.
Concubine.
Arriving at the gate of the palace, the queen got off the sedan and took the phoenix chariot, and the concubines took the zhai chariot. The majestic palace ceremonial chariot was set up, with five-color dragon flags, phoenix umbrellas hunting in the wind, and nine phoenix crank canopies surrounding the chariot with only the queen on the left and right.
The gorgeous phoenix carriage that can only be enjoyed, coupled with the gorgeous flags of various colors and golden festivals, makes it look even majestic.
The imperial concubine's sedan chair can only be called a "guard of honor" when she travels. She can use golden phoenix flags, red cranked seven-phoenix umbrellas, fans of various colors, and flower umbrellas, which can also be regarded as scenery.
As for the sedan chairs for concubines below the imperial concubine, it can only be called "cai zhan". Compared with the imperial concubine and the queen, it is indeed much simpler, but it is still decent.
Ahead, there are of course the more majestic Emperor Luan Jia and the Empress Dowager Yi Jia, who can't be seen at a glance.
With such a battle, it is no wonder that it takes more than half a day to reach the Forbidden City.
Returning to Chengqian Palace after a long absence, Shu Jin felt so tired that he quickly took off his imperial crown and court clothes and asked people how Zhongcui Palace was doing.
Zhang Shoufa whispered: "The queen has already laid down."
This is so exhausting.
Shu Jin ordered: "Let the imperial doctor go and have a look."
"嗻!"
The queen was able to hold on until she returned to the palace before lying down. The queen tried her best.
That night, the queen developed a high fever, but the dog emperor ignored her, leaving Shu Jin to take care of her.
The queen's condition worsened, and news came from Yikun Palace that Concubine Dun was sick.
Come on, I was hit by the Queen's words.
"Concubine Dun sent a message, saying that she wanted to see you." Zhang Shoufa suddenly came to report.
Shu Jin frowned: "How can I have that free time!"
After returning to the palace, she has to deal with many trivial matters and take care of the seriously ill queen. As for the little rice cake, she is so pampered and no one treats her lightly. Take good care of her!
"Hey, slave, don't worry."
After all, the queen still had some tenacity and refused to give in to Concubine Dun and Concubine Xi's wishes. She persisted and finally recovered little by little.
Shu Jin also breathed a sigh of relief.
On this occasion, Concubine Mao and Concubine Mi came to the house. They also knew that the concubine had been busy a while ago, so they suppressed their doubts for many days.
Shu Jin closed the palace door and stood back, "You are talking nonsense if you just treat me as a queen."
Concubine Mao and Concubine Mao looked at each other in confusion. What this meant was... was the queen telling the truth?
Concubine Mao secretly took a breath of air-conditioning and said, "Your Majesty..." - It was actually the Emperor who deliberately gave the Queen and Concubine Jin a chance to make Concubine Dun unable to have children again!!
Concubine Mi's eyes widened: "Why would the emperor do this? Doesn't the emperor love Concubine Dun very much?"
Shu Jin was silent.
Concubine Mao lowered her voice and said, "Is it because she feels that Concubine Dun is unkind?" - But Concubine Jin, how can Ning Guiren be any better? Why don't you see the emperor treating her and the others like this?
Shu Jin quickly said: "Okay, this matter has nothing to do with us, no one in front of you or behind you should talk about it."
Concubine Mao and Concubine Mi also knew that the matter was too deep, so they nodded and said no more.
Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhang Shoufa raised his voice outside and reported: "Your Majesty, Concubine Dun wants to see you."