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Early that morning, I went to the Queen's place to pay my respects as usual. The Queen only said that she was "not in good spirits" and left after saying a few words. I also didn't talk much to the concubines next to me, perhaps because I had learned from my experience in punishing Xiang's concubines.

Although the concubines were talking fiercely behind my back, they did not dare to show their expressions in front of me. Especially Mu Guiren and others looked unhappy.

After a while, everyone dispersed, and I walked slowly, holding Jin Xi's hand on my waist. The sky in the early morning was originally very good, with the morning glow like a splendid embroidery, and the sky was full of splendid colors. However, within a moment, black clouds came over the city, and thunder struck.

The sound was rolling. Although there was a sedan chariot following, Jin Xi was not at ease and said: "My Lady, it will be too late to return to the palace before it rains. Why don't we find a place to rest and wait for the rain to pass before leaving. Although we are in the sedan

You won't get wet while sitting on the chariot, but you are afraid that the road will be slippery on rainy days, and it will be bad if you get bumped."

Jin Xi was always cautious, so why didn't I allow it? She took advantage of the raindrops to fall and went to the nearby pavilion. As soon as she entered the pavilion, she felt that the red tiles and green glass looked very familiar. Jin Xi said softly: "Your Majesty, this is the Jilan Pavilion.

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He was almost stunned for a moment, and answered unconsciously: "Is it Ji Lan Pavilion?"

In Jilan Pavilion, the twelve red railings have been rubbed by countless hands and become extremely smooth. After a long time, they have a heavy and warm texture unique to wood. Jilan Pavilion is the place where I first met Xuan Ling.

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Suddenly, a bit of desolation and sadness emerged from the bottom of my heart. After ten years of light and shadow, the world is no longer what it used to be. There was so much love and joy back then, mostly the bright and colorful mood of a girl. If only life could only be like the first time we met!

It's a pity that we can meet again, but the mood will never be the same again.

The apricot trees outside Jilan Pavilion only have green and lush shade like a pillar, and the swing frame has long disappeared. However, a few albizia trees are blooming beautifully, like easily scattered colorful clouds, like a dream, especially under the gloomy sky.

Fresh and elegant.

My eyes stopped on the Albizia julibrissin and I said softly: "No matter how well it blooms and there is a heavy rain, the flowers will eventually wither." Before I finished speaking, the heavy rain started pouring down, like countless whips striking the ground violently.

The splashing of water stirred up snow-white water all over the ground, and for a while the rain curtain was so dense that even objects ten steps away were blurred.

Jinxi protected me and said, "My queen, please stand closer to avoid the cold air." After saying this, she unconsciously said "Hey" to the outside. I followed her line of sight and saw a vague figure of a woman in the heavy rain.

, not in a hurry to take shelter from the rain, just raised his head and opened his skirt to search for something. I was curious for a moment, so I said, "Jin Xi, go take a look. Whoever it is, please ask to come in and take shelter from the rain."

Jinxi responded and left with an umbrella, but a moment later he helped a woman come in and said, "My dearest lady, Yan is always here."

Sure enough, it was Ye Lanyi. She was wearing a blue silk gauze slanted lapel jacket with a light moon-white colorful tiger pattern. Underneath was a long skirt as thick as black as ink. At first glance, she thought it was a mysterious dress.

It was colorful, with large crimson sky flowers with beautiful branches and leaves embroidered in the pleats of her skirt. Her clothes were soaked through and clung tightly to her body, which further showed her full curves and graceful figure. Her hair was tied up in a loose bun, I think.

Because of the rain, her temple hair was curled up on her face, and there were many albizia petals inside the fluttered skirt, like countless clouds gathered into her arms. She curtly saluted me, not caring that she was soaked and caught by the wind and cold.

, only looking at the Albizia Julibrissin in her arms, and looking with pity at the Albizia Julibrissin petals that had fallen due to the strong wind and rain outside in the heavy rain.

Because her body was soaked and her figure was fully visible, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed. Several of the inmates next to her lowered their heads and did not dare to look again. I gave a slight wink, and Jin Xi hurriedly put a cloak on her body and said: "

Little Master Yan, please be careful."

She agreed with a "hmm" and just looked at the flowers outside worriedly. Jinxi looked at me helplessly, as if saying to me: Yan Changzai really has a weird temper.

I simply said nothing, raised my face and said to the few eunuchs behind me: "Yan Changzai likes those albizia flowers. You take down the curtains of the sedan chair and spread them under the trees. When the rain stops, the water can be poured out."

Just send the petals to Yan Chang's place." I smiled slightly and said to her, "This way you don't have to be exposed to the rain all the time, but you can also collect all the flowers. Is it good to see it all the time?"

Only then did she show a hint of joy, bowed her knees respectfully and said thanks, "Thank you so much, Madam."

I looked at her clothes with a smile, "Chang Zai seems to like turquoise clothes very much, every time I see them."

She smiled slightly, her face suddenly full of charm, with a bit of the chill of rain, and said: "The empress is very delicate, and my concubine's clothes are indeed mostly green." She paused, "I only like blue."

I nodded slightly, "Chang Zai's appearance is quite beautiful. In fact, she is also beautiful in red, just like the albizia flower that Chang Zai loves."

She smiled slightly and said without comment, "Autumn is coming soon, and there are not many albizia flowers left."

I smiled calmly and said, "In Shanglin Garden, the albizia flowers here are in bloom."

Her eyes brightened slightly, and her red phoenix eyes became more lively and charming because of this look, but her tone was sweet, "Where is the best albizia flower here? The albizia flower in Luoyue Kaiyun Pavilion is the best in the world. In summer,

The season is like a sea of ​​flowers, and even the water of Taiye Pond has that fragrance."

A trace of unspeakable intoxication and fascination flashed through her eyes. A layer of gloom suddenly fell over her heart, like a thunderstorm rolling in the sky outside the pavilion. The Moon Kaiyun Pavilion is Xuanqing's information in Ziao City, which is actually in the center of Taiye Pond.

.However, there are differences between men and women, and I will never be able to set foot on them. Even Huanbi has seen such beautiful albizia flowers. To me, after all, they are very close at hand, but far away.

If the Moon Kaiyun Pavilion is like this, why isn't he the same?

However, another layer of doubt filled my mind, and I was stunned for a moment. Yan Changzai's face dimmed, as if she realized that she had made a mistake, and she laughed at herself and said: "Concubine used to be humble, not even as good as a palace maid, so naturally she can move around as she pleases."

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I said "Yes" softly, "Other people's gossip is other people's business. It's not good if you look down on yourself. If you say you are humble, then I am not the daughter of the guilty minister."

She smiled leisurely, as if she was touched, but then quickly looked outside the pavilion, reached out to catch the water falling from the eaves, and said, "The rain has stopped."

I looked at her and said, "Why don't the people who are always around you come out with you? It's a rainy day, why don't I have someone accompany you back?"

She seemed to be smiling but not smiling, with a slightly cold look, and said: "There has never been a concubine willing to set foot in Luni Residence, so why does the empress want to step into a humble place?"

I had no intention of accompanying her back in person, but when she said this, I couldn't refuse, so I said, "Don't you welcome me to go?"

She raised her hand and said, "Mother, please."

Lvniju is exquisite and exquisite, and the scenery outside is also good. When the weather is good, you can see the center of Taiye Pool from a distance. In the courtyard, several macaws perch leisurely on the branches with their colorful long tails raised, and

Not afraid of people. As soon as I stepped into the inner hall, a big colorful cat suddenly jumped out. I was startled and suppressed the scream that I was about to exhale. Jin Xi stood calmly.

I stood in front of him and said with a smile: "The cat that is always here is really well-raised."

Yan Changzai smiled slightly, "What's so good about such a stupid big cat?" She looked back and whispered: "Where's Tuan Rong?"

A ball of snow suddenly rolled out from the corner of the wall. Yan Changzai reached out and held it in her arms. It was a snow-white and small white cat. It was no more than the size of two palms when curled up. Its eyes were round and green, and its fur was white without any variegation. No wonder it was called "Tuanfeng."

Yan often stroked Tuanrong's fur lovingly, Tuanrong was also extremely docile, and lazily called out "meow", which was extremely soft and long. As soon as it stopped making this sound, dozens of cats around it gathered around and started meowing. The sounds kept coming and going. I was startled and my heart was beating fast. I quickly concealed my expression and took two steps back. Yan Changzai asked in slight surprise: "Are you afraid of cats?"

I hurriedly concealed my smile and said, "No. I was just curious and the furry bark attracted all the cats."

Yan Changzai was quite pleased with himself and said: "The Tuanfong is not an ordinary thing. It doesn't open its mouth easily. If it opens its mouth, the cats around it will be attracted to it. If the concubine is a beast taming girl, I'm afraid she won't be able to tame it." it."

My hair almost stood on end. Jin Xi smiled quickly and said, "Mother, it's time to take medicine. I'm afraid it's too cold to drink well."

I understood, and then said: "I have to go back to take medicine, so it is inconvenient to stay for a long time. I just got caught in the rain, so I need to drink a bowl of ginger soup to warm it up."

Yan Changzai nodded and ordered people to gather up all the albizia flowers that had just been collected.

Jinxi helped me out, caressing her chest and said, "I'm so scared to death, slave." She gestured, "When I saw such a big cat, I remembered that night at Lingyun Peak, and I was really scared." She supported me. holding his hand, he asked with concern: "Is your Majesty okay?"

I forced a smile and said, "It's okay. She's just raising her for fun."

This night, the night was like a veil, and the entire Ziao City was shrouded in the warm night. I slept very uneasily because of what happened during the day, and there were fine beads of sweat on my forehead, so I simply stretched out my hand. He lifted up the densely embroidered embroidered curtain and stood up. There was no light from the red candles in Rouyi Hall, only a huge luminous pearl on the top of the hall could be seen emitting a faint light like moonlight. The wind wheel turned weakly, bringing The light fragrance of tuberose is outside. Benzoin is burning on the cloisonné enamel animal ear stove on a rosewood base. The soft fragrance floats out like a fine mist, and the air is filled with a scent that makes people feel lazy.

I couldn't sleep peacefully. I heard the sound of the night wind blowing through the palaces and pavilions of Ziao City. It was faintly like someone whimpering softly, as if it was a suppressed, sorrowful cry that reached my bones, lamenting endless sorrow. My heart felt hairy. Annoyed, he raised his voice and said: "Jin Xi——"

Jinxi turned her hand and came out, put on a coat for me, and said, "Why are you up, my queen?"

I held her hand and said, "Maybe it's hard to sleep because of my big belly. Please help me go out for a walk."

So he held Jinxi's hand, Hua Yi and Xiao Lianzi followed behind, and left Weiyang Palace together.

Just after we passed the corridor, I suddenly remembered something and asked: "Jinxi, whose brand did the emperor turn over tonight?"

Xiao Lianzi smiled and said: "It's strange to say that the emperor turned over Huigui's brand today. It's really strange."

I was startled, raised my eyebrows in confusion, and said, "Sister Hui hasn't been in front of the emperor for a while, so why did she turn up her sign so well?"

Xiao Lianzi lightly slapped himself, lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty is in shock today, so I only asked people to cook anti-fetal medicine for your Majesty and forgot about it. I heard that Huigui's concubine lost her bracelet today, so I didn't want to accidentally drop it." It was on the road in front of Yiyuan Hall. When Concubine Hui Gui led people to look for it, the emperor happened to be in court, so they bumped into it."

I thought about it carefully. When I went to pay my respects to the queen today, Meizhuang seemed to have been carefully dressed up. She had a golden phoenix hairpin with her wings spread out, and she was wearing a cinnamon pink brocade embroidered silver-red flower long brocade double-breasted gown. The color could easily make it look tacky, but wearing it

The slightly plump eyebrows are particularly plump and dignified, adding a touch of gentleness and beauty.

I thought about it and said, "The emperor cannot be considered unfeeling towards Meizhuang. Since he met me like this, he will not treat me coldly."

Jin Xi's hands were steady and strong, and she placed them under my elbow, "The Queen Mother likes concubines with generous knowledge and general knowledge in the palace to serve the Emperor, and Concubine Hui has always been the Queen Mother's favorite."

"My sister is so young and beautiful. It's really not a problem to live in Tangli Palace for a long time." However, I was slightly confused. With Meizhuang's temperament, it would be useless for others to force her to do something she doesn't want to do. What's more, she

He was a person from Yi, and he tried his best to avoid Xuan Ling. How could he drop the bracelet around Yiyuan Hall? It was really a chance.

Hua Yi stretched out her hand and pointed far away, "My dear, look, it's Fengluan Chunen Chariot. It came out from Tangli Palace. It must be Huigui's concubine."

I couldn't see clearly in the dark night, but I heard the sound of Fengluan Chun'en's car very familiarly. The night became quiet, the cool breeze blew slowly, the surroundings were quiet, the water-like moonlight fell softly from the ink-colored sky, and the wind blew away

The soft and soft sounds emanating from the ears, the fainter sounds coming from various palaces and gardens, and the ups and downs of cicadas and frogs, mixed with the sound of Fengluan Chunen chariot's wheels, are particularly clear.

At noon the next day, I asked people to pack up the gifts and go to Tangli Palace. Meizhuang was leaning in the Xinuang Pavilion. Caiyue and Bailing were fanning each other. Because the heat was not over, she only wore a homely ivory dress.

She wore a drawstring singlet embroidered with colorful chrysanthemums and a long skirt of the same color. When she saw me coming, she was also lazy and said with a smile: "You can sit down by yourself." Then she told Caiyue, "Go and cut the honeydew melon."

I sat in front of her and begged Hua Yi to put down the gift and said: "Your clothes were made the year I left. These are too simple for you. I chose some good materials and cut them."

The new clothes are nice."

Mei Zhuang smiled, and the rice bead pendant on his ear flickered, "I give you gifts to the left and to the right. After you have been back for a few months, Tangli Palace is almost full of things you gave me."

I sat down with my waist propped up and said with a smile: "I've prepared it for you, haven't I? Even if you want to save trouble, you can't be too short of things."

Just as he was talking, Chang Li came. Seeing that I was also there, he quickly bowed and saluted, smiled apologetically towards Meizhuang and said, "Greetings, Master Hui." He pointed to the things in the hands of the little eunuch behind him and said with a smile, "This

The emperor called Empress Shang, please keep it."

Meizhuang only glanced at it and asked Caiyue to collect it. He grabbed a handful of golden melon seeds from the jar at hand and stuffed them into Li Chang's hand. He said with a smile: "Thank you for this trip, father-in-law. This idea is my father-in-law's tea."
To be continued...