It was mid-May, and the fighting at the border was barely under control, and Fu Jingchao kept a low profile as if he didn't exist.
As the emperor breathed a sigh of relief, he became more and more indulgent.
The queen is not a strict person. In recent years, she has become more Buddhist and stipulates that if the concubine has no special circumstances, she can come to the palace on the fifteenth day of the lunar month to pay her respects.
To say hello today, neither Concubine Lu nor Concubine Wan came. One is pregnant and the other is sick.
The concubine below made some provocations, but the queen didn't take it to heart, but smiled indifferently, "In this case, let them have a good rest."
The queen didn't have the patience to deal with a room full of warblers, and she quickly dispersed.
Jiang Youbai stayed and followed the queen to the attic of the middle palace.
The queen made tea by herself in a leisurely and elegant manner. Jiang Youbai stretched out his hand and opened the window. The view outside was very wide, but he could not see the large palace.
The queen followed her gaze and saw a flock of birds flying across the sky. "Hurry, we will be free soon."
Jiang Youbai retracted his thoughts and looked at the queen expectantly, "Has the queen made a decision?"
The queen poured her a cup of tea smoothly, "In a few days it will be the imperial concubine's birthday. Every year the emperor will be present at the imperial concubine's birthday, and this year will be no exception."
Jiang Youbai immediately understood, "What I mean is that this is a good opportunity."
The queen smiled a little lonely, "He has doted on the concubine for so many years, and dying on the concubine's birthday is the best destination for him."
Jiang Youbai, who was always calm, clenched the handkerchief in his hand and asked nervously, "What do you need me to do?"
"Of course, I will use all means to make your majesty happy and forget about Shu every night. Of course, I will also use double the amount of medicine."
As for the imperial concubine, she had already made arrangements.
Sure enough, the competition for favor in the palace has become more and more intense in the past few days. Jiang Youbai has suddenly transformed from a cold and cold beauty into a voluptuous and charming seductress. The huge contrast makes the emperor know the essence of her.
Not to be outdone, Lu Wanwan invited the emperor over because of her pregnancy.
If you can't sleep with yourself, you will go to work.
Because of its novelty, the emperor actually found it interesting.
The imperial concubine, on the other hand, stood still. Looking at the beauty who had just been brought in, she knelt on the ground and shivered.
The imperial concubine said, "Raise your head."
The beauty raised her head, and she really had some of her charm from the past, not in terms of looks, but in style.
The imperial concubine waved her hand, "Go down."
This was her trump card. She was going to arouse the emperor's affection for her and seek greater benefits on the occasion of her birthday.
She is just a noble concubine, she can go one step further.
The imperial concubine is the same as the deputy empress, this is her goal.
Concubine Lu said, "Let both of you prepare well so that there won't be any mistakes on the day."
The one I pushed out last time was quite favored, but this time I pushed one out, and she can compete with Sister Jiang Youbai.
The emperor was drunk and dreaming in the harem, and the imperial concubine began to prepare for the birthday party in an orderly manner.
Her annual birthday banquet is held with a banquet in the harem, and this year it has become much more popular, and it must be done well so that no one can see clearly.
On the day of his birthday, the entire Chaohua Palace took on a new look and was beautifully decorated. There were countless pots of famous flowers and plants.
Even the maids and eunuchs of Chaohua Palace put on specially made new clothes.
Concubine Lu herself even got up early to take a shower and dress up.
At noon, the lower-ranking concubines arrived one after another, presented birthday gifts to Concubine Lu, and sat down according to their respective positions.
Lu Wanwan and Jiang Youbai came in together. One of them was charming and charming, the other was as cold as snow.
The sight of Concubine Lu on the throne made her eyes hurt. Even if she was dressed up today, she could not match her youthful invincibility.
"Hey, our imperial concubine is turning thirty-seven this year, no wonder she has seen a lot of vicissitudes of life." Lu Wanwan stabbed her in the heart angrily.
Concubine Lu gritted her teeth and gave a fake smile, "Now that you're here, sit down. She's still pregnant. Don't accidentally drop her again."
The high-ranking concubines were talking directly to each other, and their connotations were flying. The other low-ranking concubines did not dare to answer the conversation at all.
The queen came last, which was considered to be a favor to her.
Concubine Lu greeted her with a smile, and the queen said directly, "My sister is the master today, no need to be polite. Your Majesty will be here soon after handling the official business."
The smile on the imperial concubine's face became more sincere, "It is my honor for the Queen and Your Majesty to come."
A group of concubines gathered together, mostly discussing clothes and jewelry, and there were a few yin and yang sentences in the conversation, and the time passed quickly.
The emperor didn't arrive until the lanterns came on. As soon as he arrived, he smiled and said, "Congratulations on your concubine's birthday."
Everyone knelt down and saluted, and the emperor personally helped the concubine up and said, "Let's see if you like the gift I gave you this year."
Lin Zheng led the little eunuch to hold the gifts. At a glance, he saw all kinds of jewelry, which was quite impressive.
The imperial concubine finally felt proud and said with a smile, "As long as it is a gift from your majesty, I will like it."
The atmosphere of the birthday party was quite harmonious, and no one had to be unlucky.
Lu Wanwan was the first to stand up, "I'd like to drink a glass of wine to my aunt and your majesty. I wish my aunt a happy life every year and a happy life every year."
In full view of everyone, Concubine Lu accepted the glass of wine and said, "Concubine Wan is interested."
Jiang Youbai also moved and came forward to propose a toast, and the imperial concubine also drank.
The concubines below all followed suit, and by the end of the banquet, Concubine Lu was already a little tipsy.
Naturally, the emperor wanted to stay in the imperial concubine's palace tonight, and the other concubines left with a wink.
The queen gave a few instructions and left.
The emperor looked at the imperial concubine who was walking unsteadily and said, "My dear concubine, are you okay?"
The imperial concubine was really drunk, so she managed to stay awake and said, "My majesty has to go to the beauty's place tonight, and I'm afraid I won't be able to serve you."
The emperor had long since lost any thoughts about her, and said happily, "My beloved, just have a good rest."
Turned around and went to the other side, the newly sealed beauty room.
Concubine Lu felt cold and gritted her teeth, but she thought about her goal and said nothing.
Soon there was laughter in the room, and the imperial concubine said coldly, "Serve me well."
When the emperor went in and found that there was not one person waiting for him, but two people, he felt instantly itchy.
Maybe because of drinking, it took an extra long time.
Lin Zheng and others were keeping vigil outside, and their ears were almost deafened by what they heard. It wasn't over yet inside.
Another eunuch said, "This is too long."
Lin Zheng said softly, "We are not the ones to interfere in His Majesty's affairs."
I asked for water several times, and it wasn’t until almost dawn that I finally calmed down inside.
Lin Zheng and the eunuch who kept watch at night were taking a nap outside the door. At dawn, the emperor had to be woken up on time to go to the morning court without any mistakes.
Lin Zheng had just woken up and saw that there was not much time left, so she was about to open the door and go in.
"ah!"
"Ah, your Majesty, what's wrong with you!"
A woman's shrill and frightened scream came from the room.
