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Chapter 24 Acacia

It's almost the end of summer, but the heat has not diminished at all. People call it "eighteen autumn tigers", but the heat has become even more uncomfortable.WWW.tsxsw.COM

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.

"

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."

"

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."

Money."

Li Chang smiled and said: "How dare you be a slave? The emperor said that these rewards are only to relieve the boredom of the empress. I also ask the empress to prepare tonight. The Fengluan Chunen Car will come to Tangli Palace to pick up the empress."

Mei Zhuang smiled kindly and said, "I would like to ask my father-in-law to thank the Emperor for this."

Seeing Li Chang go out, I smiled all over my face and said, "Congratulations!" Then I asked, "Did luck turn around, or did someone change their temper?"

Meizhuang smiled faintly, with no sign of sadness or joy. She just twirled the slender leaves of the Chlorophytum around her fingers. Her fingers were slender and as white as porcelain, and seemed to be coated with a layer of cold light in the sunlight.

Set against the dark green leaves, there was something stunning and shocking. She said slowly: "It's not a happy event, it's not a bad thing, and it has nothing to do with luck or temperament. People have to live, and life has to go on." Her expression was indifferent.

, always looking at the vast sky, as if there are infinite desires and expectations, and also a touch of unspeakable sadness, as if the clouds and mist that have accumulated on the mountain tops all year round are spreading, but in the end, the corner of her mouth is just the same as her usual dignity.

Inappropriate indifference.

I don’t understand how Meizhuang figured it out, and I don’t know whether such thinking is good or bad for her. I stepped forward and stood side by side with her, held her hand, and said gently: "Whatever you want to do, I will always

I’m here to accompany you.”

She smiled slightly, just like the ice and snow melting, and the spring light was overflowing. She held my hand and said: "Huan'er, knowing that you are here makes me feel at ease."

In the next month, Meizhuang was called upon frequently, and she had the same momentum as when she first entered the palace. I was secretly happy for her. However, even happier things came one after another.

The cool breeze had just arrived that day, and it happened to be a long day without incident. Xuan Ling took me, Xu Yanyi, Hu Yunrong, Ye Lanyi and Mei Zhuang to the waterside pavilion in the center of the lake to watch the maids in pink gauze shirts picking lotus roots.

At that time, most of the lotus flowers in the lake had withered, and the lotus leaves were as full as a cover, as if they were holding open countless green umbrellas. The light clothes of the palace maids were fluttering like flowers, like lotus flowers in full bloom. I occasionally heard the sound of light laughter, carrying the waves of the water.

Extremely pleasant.

Among the people sitting around the waterside pavilion, Xu Jieyu and I were getting bigger and bigger, so naturally it was inconvenient to serve us closely, so we sat far away from each other, but Meizhuang and Hu Yunrong sat close to Xuan Ling. Xuan Ling smiled and said to Hu Zhaoyi

: "Yunrong still had a lot of clever ideas. She thought there were no lotus flowers to enjoy, so she asked the palace maids to wear pink clothes like lotus flowers, and also asked them to pick lotus roots to add some fun."

I smiled lightly and said, "I am often afraid that the autumn festival will come and the yellow flowers and leaves will wither. It looks like the good flowers will always bloom and the good scenery will always be there."

Hu Zhaoyi smiled, quite flattering; Xu Jieyu and I just smiled politely; Ye Lanyi had always been a moody person, she didn't say much when there were many people around, she just drank to herself and enjoyed herself; Meizhuang lowered his head and thought deeply.

The long and thick eyelashes cast a light shadow under the eyelids, giving it a calming charm.

The voice of a singer singing a cappella came from far away. Xuan Ling held the cup and listened for a long time, and said calmly: "The singing voice of the singer cannot be compared with Rong'er."

Hu Zhaoyi smiled and said, "The emperor has not seen An Gui for a long time recently. Are you thinking too much now? Rather than hearing the song and making the emperor tasteless, it would be better for the emperor to invite An Gui to come, so as not to get lovesick."

Xuan Ling couldn't help but laugh, "It's getting more and more nonsense."

I knew what Xuan Ling was thinking, so I couldn't help but smile and said, "Although the sky seems to be ominous for Concubine An Gui recently, it's okay for the Emperor to see her."

Hu Zhaoyi curled her lips and said, "It's just a matter of listening to the song. I asked you to sit with the singer from a distance, so as not to contaminate the emperor with the ominous atmosphere. Moreover, the song will only sound better if it is rippled by the water."

Xuan Ling heard this, so he let it go and asked Li Chang to pass on the mausoleum and sing from a distance.

After a few clear songs, Xuan Ling felt refreshed and said leisurely: "You really have a good voice, and no one in the palace can match it now." He thought for a moment, then said to Li Chang: "Ask her to pour me a drink."

After a while, An Lingrong came gracefully with a sweet smile on her cheeks, took a plum blossom silver jug ​​and poured wine for Xuan Ling, saying: "I just came all the way to see the palace maids on the lake like flowers. I heard that it was Hu Zhaoyi's thoughts. Hu Zhaoyi is the queen.

The queen’s cousin is also the emperor’s cousin, so naturally she understands the emperor’s thoughts best.”

After hearing her flattery, Hu Zhaoyi just smiled indifferently and looked away, not answering. An Lingrong didn't mind either, but poured purple grape wine for each concubine one by one starting from Hu Zhaoyi.

Attentive. Because Xu Jieyu and I were pregnant, she was also attentive and asked someone to change the plum soup. She also put extra sugar in my bowl and said with a smile: "I remember that my sister doesn't like sour food."

, the emperor also specifically warned me."

I smiled at her and said calmly, "Concubine An Gui has the best memory, and she still remembers many years of old things in her heart."

She smiled sweetly and looked respectful and meek, "How dare I not take my sister's affairs to heart?" After saying that, Yingying left.

Ever since she was left out in the cold, the queen was ill again and had no one to rely on. This time she came to answer the imperial edict, so she was inevitably more cautious and docile. She followed the wishes of Xuan Ling and the favored concubines in everything, and was cautious and attentive.

When she got to Meizhuang, she was about to pour the wine. Meizhuang stretched out her hand to stop her. After the rain, her azure sleeves fluttered like open butterfly wings. She turned to look at Xuan Ling, smiling shyly and softly, quietly.

He said: "My concubine is pregnant, so it is really not suitable for her to drink alcohol."

However, she didn't speak loudly in just one sentence. Lingrong's hand shook slightly and she almost spilled the wine. She quickly covered up her gaffe and said with a smile: "Congratulations to sister, sister is so happy that she can't even hold the wine bottle steady."

Here." Then he smiled at Xuan Ling and leaned down, with a joyful tone, as if he was pregnant, and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! This is the third happy event in a few months."

Xuan Ling was overjoyed when he heard it. He took Meizhuang's hand as quickly as possible and asked eagerly: "When did it happen? How many months ago?"

Meizhuang just smiled lightly and said reservedly: "Yesterday, I felt a little uncomfortable. Doctor Wen came to take a look and found that she was two months pregnant. I am pregnant with the emperor's heir. I should be careful about everything and dare not go any further.

Got drunk."

Xuan Ling counted on his fingers, his face was full of joy, and he said repeatedly: "Yes, it is indeed two months."

I heard this suddenly, which was both an accident and a surprise. I was speechless for a moment, and all I could do was smile at her. Xu Jieyu congratulated her, and Ye Lanyi naturally ignored the matter, but Hu Zhaoyi leaned over and smiled.

He smiled and said, "Congratulations, Concubine Hui."

Xuan Ling hurriedly said to the young eunuch behind him: "Concubine Hui is pregnant, why don't we change her dishes to the same as those of Concubine Wan and Jieyu." The eunuch nodded and bowed.

I looked at Xuan Ling with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, please don't forget about the old rules."

Xuan Ling slapped his forehead and laughed loudly and said: "Yes, yes. Huanhuan reminds me so much that I am going to be so happy." After saying that, he called Li Chang: "Go and deliver the order, Jin Hui, the noble concubine, is the second rank."

Shuyuan." He took Mei Zhuang's hand and smiled from ear to ear. "Last summer, the chrysanthemums in the palace bloomed. At first, I was worried that it was a sign of something evil, but now it turns out that the Lord is overjoyed. Huan Huan,

Yan Yi and Mei'er are both pregnant, and there has never been such a happy event in the palace!"

I saw the opportunity and said, "That's right. In the past, it was always said that it was unlucky for the swallow to cross the moon, which restricted Sister Xu. Now seeing that Sister Xu has been lifted from the confinement, not only the Queen Mother is in good health, but also the emperor's heirs are prosperous."

Xuan Ling only cared about being happy and didn't care about Xu Yanyi for the moment. Hearing what I said, he felt a little embarrassed. He approached Xu Jieyu and said, "Fortunately, Concubine Wan remonstrated directly that day, otherwise it would have really hurt your heart."

Then he smiled at me and said softly: "If it weren't for Huan Huan, I would regret it now."

Xu Jieyu's face was slightly red, as if it were filled with the dawn clouds. She was about to bow down to thank me. I quickly supported her and said, "My sister is also heavy, so why bother with these etiquettes."

Meizhuang immediately said: "The Queen Mother always praises my concubine for her virtues. In fact, when it comes to caring and virtuousness, my concubine is always not as good as Wan Fei."

Xuan Ling's brows and eyes were filled with a bright smile, "I have three virtuous concubines like you, so naturally they are all on par with you."

Hu Zhaoyi covered her mouth with a smile, came forward, and said sweetly: "Your Majesty is so heartless, so he left me alone like this." She tilted her head coquettishly, and the thin gold-inlaid red agate pendant on her hairpin rolled happily.

And hasty.

At that time, there were fields of lotus leaves on the lake, and Hu Zhaoyi's peach red and golden pipa dress was blown by the cool and moist wind on the lake, like a red lotus on the lake, beautiful but not demonic, and graceful. Xuan Ling was about to speak, but saw Xu Jie

A maid in red next to Yu came out with a clear voice, "Empress Zhaoyi is charming and charming, and my young master is quiet and gentle, just like the red and white lotuses blooming in the lake, they are naturally very good. Your Majesty cherishes them very much."

White Lotus, naturally I can’t bear to part with Red Lotus either, what do you think, Empress?”

I was slightly stunned, and instinctively turned my head to look. The person speaking was Chi Shao, the palace maid who served Xu Jieyu. The Platycodon and Scutellaria beside Xu Jieyu were brought in as dowries. Chishao and Zhuru were born as palace maids, and they were beside Xu Jieyu.

Naturally, the weight of red peony root is not as good as platycodon and skullcap. My impression of red peony root is just that of a woman with willow eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, quite colorful, but I didn't expect her to speak at this time, and she was not afraid, and her eyes were bright and clear across Xuan Ling.

It was just a moment of shock and surprise. Hu Zhaoyi smiled sweetly and said, "Xu Jieyu is reading a lot, and the maids around her are so eloquent. I really feel ashamed of myself. It's just like this in front of the Holy Master and me."

If you speak rashly, you are a little too bold."

Chi Shao's face turned red with embarrassment and she took a step back. Xu Jieyu felt very embarrassed and looked at her with a slight reproach.

Xuan Ling looked at Chi Shao with interest and said, "Although it is rude, the words are very touching. I believe your mistress has trained you well." After saying this, he smiled and said to Hu Zhaoyi affectionately:

"Honglian is not an insult to you, it matches you very well." Hu Zhaoyi smiled. Seeing that Xuan Ling was not angry, Xu Jieyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hid Chi Shao behind her.

Meizhuang just looked on with cold eyes, with an indifferent smile on her beautiful face. I had no time to pay attention to Hu Zhaoyi's smiling and charming face. My eyes were only attracted by Chi Shao, and I quietly caught the secret look in her eyes.

Disappointment and loneliness were almost silently buried behind her gorgeous crimson dress.


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