Concubine De saw the woman in gorgeous clothes standing under the shade of the tree at a glance. The green vegetation seemed to be the best lining, making her as dazzling as the king of flowers. The attendant standing beside her was shaking her head.
The fan fanned her, and the harem was filled with such honors. Only the queen had such an honor.
Concubine De slowed down her steps, stood in front of Si Ningchi, knelt down and said, "I would like to pay my regards to the Queen."
"It's so hot today, why did Concubine De come to Fengwu Palace? Her face is almost tanned." Si Ningchi stood under the shade of the tree and smiled lightly, saying these caring words, but he didn't give in at all.
The intention of her coming closer was to let her stand in the sun.
"My concubine has thick skin and thick flesh, so she is not afraid of being exposed to the sun." Concubine De lowered her head and smiled with a slightly stiff expression. She turned her head slightly and saw Wei Fangruo standing to one side, with an even more uncomfortable look in her eyes.
Joy.
"It seems that I have come at the right time. Congratulations to the Queen for adding another right-hand man." Concubine De's eyes fell on Wei Fangruo, as if full of ridicule, as if she was looking at a person.
Like a traitor.
"My servant has met the Concubine De." Wei Fangruo's back stiffened slightly, and she lowered her head and leaned forward to greet her.
Concubine De smiled, raised her lips and looked at Wei Fangruo and said: "A good dog is smart and has found a good master."
Si Ningchi looked at Concubine De's expression and chuckled, "Isn't that right?"
She took a step forward, approached Concubine De and said, "All dogs know how to choose their master and serve. Concubine De must really reflect on herself, why she is not as good as a dog."
Si Ningchi lovingly protected the delicate flower in his hand and raised his hand. The eunuch next to him came forward with a sunshade guard to cover the flower for the Queen.
"I can't let the scorching sun wilt my delicate flowers. They will turn into ugly things, which will be an eyesore to me." Si Ningchi meant something, and Concubine De's face turned dark when she heard this.
The queen smiled brightly and coquettishly and said, "Concubine De, would you like to come in and sit down?"
"..." She was very angry, but she couldn't express her anger because of the queen's friendly smile.
In the main hall, Si Ningchi was sitting on a high seat. He took a sip of ice-cold juice before he was satisfied. He looked at Concubine De with a smile and said, "Concubine De, you haven't said what you are here for?"
Concubine De reluctantly smiled and said: "There is only half a month left before the Hundred Flowers Festival. In previous years, the palace would hold a banquet to entertain the princes with hundreds of flowers. What plans does the Queen have this year?"
In previous years, the Hundred Flowers Festival was organized by Concubine De. Now that the person in charge of the harem has become the empress, she naturally has no say. The person who came to ask must have heard the news that the emperor's uncle returned to the palace during this year's Hundred Flowers Festival. Although Zhao Yuanzhen showed up.
Several times, but not completely in front of everyone.
However, the emperor vaguely revealed during the court meeting two days ago that after the scientific examination is over, he will let his uncle return to the court.
Doesn’t this mean that the Holy King will return to power?
Zhao Yuanzhen has been hiding behind the emperor for so many years, and now the sudden news of his return to the imperial court has naturally caused quite a shock. The emperor intends to announce this at the Hundred Flowers Festival, so this year's Hundred Flowers Festival must be quite turbulent. p>
And it just so happens that the scientific examination is over during the Hundred Flowers Festival, and the results will be released on those two days. I wonder if there will be ministers at the Hundred Flowers Festival?
"Whatever happened in previous years will be fine this year." Si Ningchi raised his eyes lightly and said with a smile: "In the past years, Sister De Fei has taken care of it. This year, we have to rely on Sister De Concubine for a lot of help during the Hundred Flowers Festival."
"I don't dare. It is my duty to share the worries of the Queen." Concubine De lowered her head, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "I have found a conjurer from among the people. He is the best at changing this hundred-flower scene. I would like to perform some tricks on you."
During the Hundred Flowers Festival, I invited this person into the palace to perform for the emperor, and it was a novelty. What does the queen think?"
"How about magic tricks?" Si Ningchi showed a smile: "It's so novel, I think the emperor will also like it. Sister De Fei has more ideas."
"I also learned about it accidentally." Concubine De also smiled, with a bit of excitement in her eyes.
"Then let's leave this matter to Sister De Fei." Si Ningchi raised his lips and said.
Concubine De quickly agreed, spoke for a while and then left. Looking at the back that left briskly, it was not difficult to see that the purpose of her visit today was for this magic trick.
Does she want to shine at the Hundred Flowers Festival, or is she holding back her big move?
Si Ningchi called Shen Ting and said: "I want to find a way to send a message out of the palace and ask my brother to find out the origin of this trick."
"Su Yongde, send someone to keep an eye on Yuning Palace." Since she has fallen into the hands of Concubine De, how can she be harmed again?
"Yes." Shen Ting and Su Yongde quickly agreed and went out.
"The scientific examination has started?" Si Ningchi stood up and looked at Su Yundao.
"It should be in the next two days. Does the Queen want my servant to have a look at Mr. Qin?" Su Yun asked very thoughtfully.
"No need." Si Ningchi held his chin and said, "If you are diligent in your inquiries, you will inevitably be used to make a fuss about it in front of the emperor, and I am too lazy to deal with it."
Suyun silently agreed, as if that was the case.
She really couldn't sit still in this hot summer. She was just about to ask someone to get some smoothies to eat. When she looked up, she saw Zhao Zongheng walking into the hall quickly with his head under the scorching sun. He was probably walking so fast that his nose was full of
A little bit of sweat.
Zhao Zongheng stepped into the hall, walked to Si Ningchi, picked up the ice water on the table and drank it.
Then...
"It's gone?" Zhao Zongheng, who didn't drink a drop of water, turned to stare at Si Ningchi.
"Your Majesty came a step late and just drank." Si Ningchi blinked and pointed to his mouth.
"..." Zhao Zongheng's eyes darkened slightly, and without Si Ningchi's expectation, he suddenly stepped forward, put his arms around her waist, and leaned over to kiss her lips.
When we parted, we said seriously: "There's still some ice."
Si Ningchi, who was suddenly kissed: "..."
There is something wrong with you!!!
She stretched out her hand to push Zhao Zongheng away, covered her mouth and glared at him: "You should wear less clothes if it's too hot!"
Zhao Zongheng, wearing a dragon robe: "Then I take it off?"
"No." Si Ningchi stared at Zhao Zongheng for a long time, coughed uncomfortably and said: "The smoothie will be delivered in a moment. Your Majesty, eat more to relieve the heat."
Zhao Zongheng raised his eyebrows and sat down calmly.
Next to him, Wang Chengxiang snatched the fan from the little eunuch's hand and fanned the emperor vigorously.
Zhao Zongheng squinted his eyes and said, "What is Concubine De doing here? I just saw her."
"Come to discuss the Hundred Flowers Festival banquet." Si Ningchi said lazily: "Sister De Fei is extremely considerate. She tried her best to please the emperor, but the emperor didn't go to Yuning Palace to sit there?"
"..." Zhao Zongheng suddenly choked up. Why did he feel like he was shooting himself in the foot? Is the Queen chasing him away?
