After the banquet, I accompanied Meizhuang to Tangli Palace to have a rest. www. I guess I knew the imperial edict, and Tangli Palace had already become a happy party. I, Tangli Palace, had become an ominous place, and there would never be such joy again.
After the excitement, the palace servants who served Mei Zhuang always thought that this master could only be pitied by the Queen Mother and that he would never be able to get ahead in front of Xuan Ling. However, within a month or two, things turned around. Not only was he favored again, but he became pregnant, and even the concubine Jing also became pregnant.
She sighed: "Shu Yuan has been in the palace for ten years. Once she is happy, even this palace feels that she has some hope." For a time, in addition to Rouyi Hall and Kongcui Hall, Tangli Palace became the most lively place.
Everyone can't wait to come and pay homage to him.
The Queen Mother was naturally overjoyed and took great care of her. She sent people to deliver nourishing products in person every day. Even the Queen who was ill sent her most capable maid, Jianqiu, to visit her personally.
Mei Zhuang was so fed up that he refused to see anyone because he was not feeling well. However, that was all. Jian Qiu was a person close to the Queen, so he couldn't shirk the excuse.
Meizhuang frowned every time and said: "I hate coming over to Jianqiu the most. I know she has no good intentions but still have to deal with it. I'm really tired."
I smiled and cooled a bowl of anti-fetal medicine and said, "No wonder Jianqiu has to come here three times a day. Her master has been ill for several months, and there are three pregnant concubines in the palace. Can you stop being so angry?"
Mei Zhuang raised her face and looked at her inch-long fingernails against the light. Under the various light and shadows, her nails were like translucent amber, recording countless secret thoughts and fleeting moments.
"Three!" She murmured: "I'm afraid she has three heads and six arms, and she won't be able to cope with them all at once."
I sneered, "That's all, there is An Lingrong now. Although she was left out, look at the emperor's behavior that day. She was there when you said you were pregnant. Don't let the emperor believe her.
He is no longer an ominous person."
Mei Zhuang smiled slightly, "What's so difficult about this? I just have to find a way."
I couldn't help but worry when I thought about all the things I had done in the past. I was busy taking care of my pregnancy and taking precautions. I took the trouble to tell her a few words of enlightenment. Meizhuang smiled and said, "As expected, she is a mother, and her talk has become trivial. I don't know how to talk these days.
How much, my ears are going to have calluses."
I pretended to pinch her cheek and said with a smile: "You really don't understand good people." I paused and said, "Fortunately, the Queen Mother appointed Wen Shichu to take care of you, otherwise I would have to send Wen Shichu over to take care of you."
You, otherwise I wouldn’t trust anyone else.”
"Even if the Queen Mother wants to ask someone else to take care of me, she won't. He has been taking care of my body in the past few years. If it were another doctor, I would not believe a word or listen to a word - I have eaten
It's the imperial doctor's fault." Because of her pregnancy, Meizhuang dressed more simply, wearing a pair of azurite and yellow chrysanthemum satin shoes. Apart from a long soft silk dress with silver thread twisted beads dyed the color of lake water, she didn't add any beads.
When her eyelids drooped, there was a gentle and worried arc, "His burden is not light either. You are almost seven months old on one end, and it is less than three months here. It is the most unstable time. He will have to work hard on both ends."
I laughed it off and said, "It's hard work, but you and your child will be safe at last. It's a testament to his dedication to us over the years."
Mei Zhuang brushed the broken hair on his forehead and said with a smile: "Actually, when you came back pregnant, Wen Shichu became busier than ever before. He worked hard in your Rouyi Palace, but he only had to fall on his back."
I held Meizhuang's shoulder and smiled: "No matter how busy he is, he is busy for the emperor in my belly, not just for me. My sister is making fun of me again."
Mei Zhuang smiled, "I was just joking."
I looked at her flat belly with a smile and said, "I was shocked when I suddenly heard you say that you had a baby that day. I was really surprised and happy."
"I didn't expect this child, but now that I have it, I will risk my life to protect him." Her words were still soothing and demure, with the perseverance and tenderness of a mother like water.
I said warmly: "Although you still refuse to forgive the Emperor, and although this is your and the Emperor's child, the child is innocent after all."
Mei Zhuang smiled indifferently, and there was a gentle light like pearls between her eyebrows, "The emperor is the emperor, and the child is a child, how can he be compared with my child..." Mei Zhuang is a lady who follows the trend, and is generous and ready to go at any time.
Keeping one's duty, however, since the confinement was heartbreaking, and after many twists and turns, the growing sense of aloofness has gradually emerged.
"But in the final analysis, we people are different from ordinary people." I sighed slightly, and my voice deepened, "Actually, there is nothing wrong with a small family. At least from pregnancy to childbirth, the husband will be considerate and considerate by his side in every possible way.
Of course, you can't count on care when you come to our place. We can only rely on the care of the imperial doctor, and you have to trust it."
Mei Zhuang's expression was dazed for a moment, like a flame blown by a strong wind, and her confused face seemed to be surrounded by smoke and water. "Do you have a husband of your own? Is the father of the child always taking care of you?" Her expression quickly changed.
Coming over, her gentle expression was like the first spring blooming in March, delicate and shy, "That is a blessing that takes several lifetimes to cultivate, but just think about it."
On the horizontal couch in Meizhuang were randomly placed several ash-purple flower cushions, all made of soft and feathery silk. They were filled with sun-dried chrysanthemums and finely chopped mulberry leaves.
The rice-sized Hetian blue and white jade has the effect of cooling the eyes, soothing the mind and nourishing the skin. The ash-purple color seems to make my mood so dark and depressed. The children in my belly, since they were in my body, I
How could they ever see their father again? Let alone the care and companionship, it was impossible to even meet them. I casually held one in my arms, and the soft fabric was embroidered with branches and leaves and flowers.
Rose, I lowered my eyelids slightly, and my mind was as confused as Rose.
Since Meizhuang became pregnant, Lingrong visited her more frequently. Previously, Meizhuang always complained that she was not in good health, but because of her attentiveness, they gradually became familiar with her, and they often chatted about household chores together or made some knitting.
When the concubines met, they only knew that Meizhuang and she had a relationship in the past. However, every time after such gatherings, Meizhuang felt weak and uncomfortable, and felt dizzy. Everyone in Meizhuang could not bear to speak, but there were so many people talking.
After all, someone spread this word to Xuan Ling's ears. When Mei Zhuang saw me, she smiled and said, "The emperor just told me to rest, and she is not allowed to come to my place again."
I smiled when I heard this, "There is a rumor in the palace that she is an unlucky person. First she hurt Xu Jieyu's fetus and the queen's body, and now she has hurt you. The emperor didn't say anything, but he felt cold in his heart."
Since then, An Lingrong's fall from grace has become more and more serious. Although all the supplies are still provided by the noble concubines, Jingchun Palace has become as desolate as a cold palace.
At noon that day, Meizhuang and I came back from the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother earnestly told her to take care of herself, rewarded her with a bunch of things, and told her to have less contact with the An family. Meizhuang asked Caiyue to go back to the palace first with the reward, and he
Then accompany me back to Rouyi Hall to talk. Just after we sat down, it took only a cup of tea, but Concubine Jing brought Longyue over, and said with a smile: "Concubine Wan's child will be born in three months, I have nothing to do."
I made some children's clothes for nothing, if Sister Wan doesn't mind it, I can keep them for my children to wear in the future."
In Hanzhu's hand, she held a pile of baby's clothes. The colors were bright and the material was excellent. They were embroidered with patterns such as fairy grass, clouds and cranes, auspicious deer flowers, Fang Sheng Luan Bird, magpies holding flowers and other patterns. The color was also red.
The soaps are all in good condition. The workmanship is good and the stitching is even, which shows that a lot of effort has been put into it.
I smiled and said, "Sister Concubine Jing's craftsmanship is getting better and better."
Concubine Jing smiled slightly, covering up the disappointment and loneliness spreading from the corner of her eyes, and said quietly: "When I first entered the palace, I was really clumsy with my hands. Let alone embroidering any flowers, the best thing I did was embroider a duck egg.
.”
Meizhuang pursed his lips and interrupted with a smile, "Looking at Concubine Jing's skillful hands now, you will definitely feel that the embroidery of duck eggs was a lie."
Concubine Jing looked up indifferently, held Longyue's little hand, and said in a low voice: "As time goes by, there is a lot of time to be alone alone. No matter how stupid you are, there are no flowers that you can't embroider now." Concubine Jing has always been indifferent,
However, the sparseness in his words at this moment was obvious.
The palace has grown old, and there is no one who is not lonely within the red walls and green tiles.
Meizhuang and I were speechless for a moment. Long Yue lay quietly on Jing Fei's lap, like an obedient kitten. I sighed secretly, but unfortunately, Long Yue's obedience was not for me, my own mother. For a moment,
However, Concubine Jing laughed first and said: "Now that I am getting older, I have more complaints and say some disappointing things." Then she said to Meizhuang: "Shen Shuyuan is also two months pregnant, but she is divorced.
The birth is still far away, so I’m going to be lazy.”
Meizhuang held on to a six-edged round fan and said with a smile: "I always said that the concubine is partial to Huan'er, but now it is confirmed."
"Where is the partiality?" Concubine Jing called to Longyue gently, "Wanwan, go and give the handkerchief to your concubine Huimu."
Longyue happily took out a piece of silk from her sleeve and said in a childish voice: "Longyue knows that Concubine Huimu likes chrysanthemums, this is for Concubine Huimu." She put it in Meizhuang's hand.
Concubine Jing stroked Longyue's forehead, smiled and said to Meizhuang: "How do you feel about this?"
Mei Zhuang curled his lips and said jokingly: "Of course it's good - I'm just looking at Long Yue's face."
Concubine Jing laughed, "Shuyuan is pregnant and has learned to be willful and coquettish."
Meizhuang couldn't help but burst out laughing. Longyue suddenly turned around and asked me, "Concubine Wanmu, what flowers do you like?"
She rarely took the initiative to talk to me like this. Although she was still a little distant and wary, she was more curious. I was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "Concubine, I like Haitang the most. What about you?"
She looked down at her toes and pouted, "I don't like Begonia." She paused, then blinked her big eyes like glass beads, "Longyue likes apricot flowers the most, and apricot flowers are the prettiest."
As soon as he finished speaking, he stood behind Concubine Jing again.
Apricot blossom? I smiled slightly, with a chill in my heart. Sure enough, it was Xuan Ling and I's children who were so in love with apricot blossoms. However, the apricot blossoms that year only flourished for one season and condensed into
The dark red cold death gray in my heart.
Concubine Jing smiled and said: "Xu Jieyu is more than eight months pregnant. I also sewed some clothes for her child, so as not to be accused of being partial again."
I picked up a piece of water chestnut silk and tied it to the jasper lotus belt buckle around my waist. I stood up and said, "That day when we were admiring the scenery at the waterside pavilion in the center of the lake, Xu Jieyu's maid Chi Shao spoke so outlandishly that Hu Zhaoyi would definitely eat it.
Heart. Xu Jieyu is a person who doesn't like to cause trouble, but she has a lot of thoughts. I'm afraid she will have thoughts in her heart. Since Sister Jingfei wants to send clothes there, why don't Sister Mei and I go there together?
lively."
Meizhuang pondered for a moment and said calmly: "Okay, let's go see Xu Jieyu together."
In front of Yuzhao Palace, I saw Li Chang leading several eunuchs and guards to guard outside Yuzhao Palace. The weather has been a little cooler these days. The few eunuchs guarding the outside looked tired under the sycamore tree. Li Chang was sitting in the palace.
On the stone steps in front of the door, a stone lion was taking a nap leaning against it.
I already understood that Xuan Ling was inside, so I coughed lightly. Chang Li woke up, stood up and apologized, saying with a smile: "Three queens are here, the slave is lazy, you should be beaten!"
Concubine Jing said kindly: "Eunuch Li has been serving the emperor all day long, so he should take a break. How else will he be able to cope with it?"
Li Chang hurriedly called Qian'er and said, "Thank you for your consideration." As soon as Li Chang bent down, a willow leaf heart-shaped necklace slipped out from his belt. Li Chang was still unconscious, and Jin Xi's face turned slightly red.
He quickly lowered his head.
Concubine Jing was so sharp-eyed and said: "My father-in-law's things fell out." When Li Chang saw it, he hurriedly and carefully took it back. He smiled and said: "Thank you, Madam, for the tip."
Concubine Jing smiled and said, "That Yingluo is made very delicately. In the past, Concubine Xiang was the best at making Yingluo, but she was not as fine as this one." She paused, looked at Jin Xi and said, "This Yingluo seems to be your craftsmanship.
"
Jin Xi didn't comment, she just blushed and said, "Your Majesty, your concubine is overly praised."
Why didn't Concubine Jing understand? She pursed her lips and said with a smile: "This is the reason why the willow leaves join the heart."
I was afraid that Jin Xi would be embarrassed, so I gathered my clothes and said, "Your Majesty, please be inside. I'd like to inform you, please."
Li Chang responded, and just as he was walking to the palace gate, he suddenly stopped silently. I was curious for a moment and didn't know what was going on inside, so I pulled Meizhuang's sleeves, and the three of them walked up quietly together.
The courtyard of Yuzhao Palace is deep green and seems to be endless green. Among the greenery, the crimson dress of the palace maid is particularly eye-catching, and near the crimson color is the bright yellow Kowloon robe that is even more eye-catching. Xuan Ling
Her expression seemed to be tainted with the color of spring by her crimson dress, and her smile was deep and gentle. A nearby Lingxiao flower bloomed in bright red clusters, exuding infinite enthusiasm and attraction. The delicate and shy face of red peony root was like this Lingxiao flower,
caught Xuan Ling's eyes.
The love between two famous flowers who charm the country is often seen with a smile by the king. Sometimes it takes a famous flower to share a love, and a person does not need to be a country, as long as they fall in the eye for a while, they will have the opportunity to rise to the top. The harem is often full of such opportunities.
At this moment, Chi Shao, the shy palace maid in red clothes, stepped onto the cloud of opportunity.
Xuan Ling lifted her chin, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a low and seductive voice, "Tell me, what is your name?"
"Red peony flowers," she replied softly and coquettishly, "they are red peony flowers. Does the emperor like them?"
"Of course I like you. I will remember you, Chi Shao."
Chi Shao smiled, a little amused, suddenly turned her head, picked up her skirt and ran away. Such a red skirt, flying like a burning flower, stretched Xuan Ling's gaze longer and longer, making her reluctant to let go.
Meizhuang snorted coldly, turned away and pretended to turn a blind eye. Concubine Jing was silent for a long time and said: "With the precedent of Yan Changli, favoring a palace maid is nothing."
I just lowered my head and meditated quietly. Once upon a time, there was a passionate woman in the palace who loved peony. I turned around sadly and sighed: "If Xu Jieyu finds out, I'm afraid..."
Concubine Jing shook her head and said: "In that case, it's better not to know. Although concubines in the palace will encounter such things sooner or later... Oh, how pitiful!"
Meizhuang's voice was as cold as the white frost covering the autumn grass, and she said coldly: "If Xu Jieyu knew, even an eight-month-old fetus might not be able to survive." She paused, but finally couldn't hold it back.
Live, "On the one hand, Xu Jieyu was asked to protect her pregnancy, and on the other hand, she had sex with her palace maid when she was pregnant - that palace maid is not a strict thing!"
I said sadly: "Let's go back first, otherwise the emperor will be embarrassed when he sees us, so why bother with it." So he still retreated three feet outside the palace gate. When Xuan Ling came out and saw us all there, he was stunned for a moment and said with a smile.
: "When did you come here? Why didn't you go in? Instead, you just stood here?"
Concubine Jing smiled and said, "I just came here. I heard from Li Chang that the emperor was inside, which scared us so much that we didn't dare to break in."
Xuan Ling said: "You are so restrained. Now that you are here, go in and talk to Xu Jieyu. Liu Deyi is also inside."
Concubine Jing hurriedly said "yes" and watched Xuan Ling leave with us before entering the Kongcui Hall.
In the hall, Xu Jieyu and Liu Deyi were talking. There was a plate of honeydew melon and two half-eaten green peaches on the small table, and Liu Deyi was eating one.
Seeing us coming in, Liu Deyi hurriedly stood up and followed Xu Jieyu. I looked at the peaches on the table and smiled at Xu Jieyu: "You look good today and your appetite is better."
Xu Jieyu had not yet responded, Liu Deyi said with a smile: "The emperor ate half of it and gave it to the concubine. I think it is too sour for the emperor to eat."
Xu Jieyu said quietly: "It's my concubine's fault. I am greedy for sour food and forgot about the emperor for a while."
Concubine Jing consoled her, "What's the matter? Just remember it next time."
Meizhuang saw that only Platycodon, Zhuru and one of Liu Deyi's maids were standing in the inner hall, and he said lightly: "Why don't you see Chishao? She is always following Jieyu."
There was a hidden worry in Xu Jieyu's eyebrows, as if the smoke was lingering on the lake, but her tone was still indifferent, "Red peony is eighteen years old. As people get older, their thoughts will inevitably become bigger. How can I still be with you all the time."
Meizhuang raised the corner of his mouth and said: "Yes, it depends on when he will follow you..."
I quickly glanced at Meizhuang and said, "Yes, you are getting heavier and heavier now, so you should always ask the maids to follow you and be careful at all times."
Liu Deyi smiled slightly and said: "Platycodon, Scutellaria baicalensis and Zhuru are good."
When she said this, my heart became clear. Xu Jieyulan has a very good heart, and Chi Shao's deliberate provocation may not be in her mind.
However, jealousy is a big taboo for concubines, and scolding the palace maids has lessons learned from concubines. What’s more, the emperor is interested in her, so what can she do?
So I couldn't say much, so I just wore the clothes sent by the concubine, and the few of them joked about it and then left.
Concubine Jing, on the other hand, said intentionally or unintentionally when she took Longyue back: "It seems that Xu Jieyu is a sensible person. She is pregnant and cannot serve the emperor. She was not the most favored in the past. Could it be..." She finally
With a calm temperament, Yingying left without saying any more.
Meizhuang only said: "If Xu Jieyu has that much thought, wouldn't it be better to use platycodon and skullcap that are close to her body? Red peony root is really difficult to control."
My sigh was as silent as the floating clouds over the mountain top, "If she knew how to invite favors, she wouldn't be in this situation today..." I was speechless, and another doubt came to my mind, "Then Chi Shao..."
Mei Zhuang supported her waist, which was still not showing any dew, looked up at the washed blue sky, and said quietly: "Xu Jieyu is her master, she is silent, what should we care about!" She said
Wen Ran looked at me and said, "You worry about yourself and others. If you worry too much, you will tire yourself out."
I also looked at her tenderly, "I don't want to breathe a sigh of relief, but now that I'm here, how can I stay alone?"
Meizhuang sighed lowly, with a sparkle in his eyes, "Although I advise you, I am not so worried about you. In the end, we need to forgive each other."
I nodded and looked back at the many palaces with high eaves and winding corridors, just like the intrigues and twists and turns of people's hearts. Suddenly I felt a little tired. I was so tired and tired. I was wondering when this kind of fight would end.
Is it the end? How can all the prosperity and splendor be compared to the green plum blossoms bloomed by Ling Han alone on the balcony, or the peach blossoms that bloomed brightly in the spring of that year, smiling into the spring breeze. But the peach blossoms remain the same, and everyone faces the spring breeze.
Everything I can't go back to. Such sadness is like a pair of invisible hands that are rubbing my heart hard all the time, without a moment of relief. However, when the heart is discouraged, the mind cannot be discouraged. All it takes is one step of relaxation.
, it’s not just my life that needs to be ruined, it’s the lives of countless people!