Early the next morning, Xu Jieyu sent Platycodon to invite me. I knew she had a plan, and I felt a little relieved. www. When we arrived at Yuzhao Palace, Xu Jieyu lightly swept her eyebrows, her makeup was light, and she only put it on the table.
An open book of "Mencius", the blue grass-dyed book has a faint fragrance of vegetation, which is very suitable for her temperament.
She smiled gently and said: "The emperor told me to come and sit here this morning. I want to know what the empress said sooner rather than later." Xu Jieyu pointed to a twelve-frame window at the back of the inner hall.
The ebony carved screen said apologetically: "Behind the screen is where the concubines change their clothes. The emperor will not go there. The aggrieved queen is listening behind, and if there are any flaws in what she said, she has to make up for it afterwards."
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I stared at her with a smile and said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness." Then I took off all the hairpin rings to avoid being disturbed by the sound of collision. After finishing cleaning up, I heard the voice announcing the arrival from outside, so I hurriedly hid behind the screen.
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Xu Jieyu held Platycodon grandiflorum's hand to greet him, gave a shallow salute, and said with a smile: "The Emperor is here." She was wearing a loose moonlight satin skirt, with a light beige flower embroidered on the corner of the skirt.
Clivia.
Xuan Ling looked at her and said with a smile: "You look better today."
She said happily: "It's thanks to the emperor's blessing."
Xuan Ling said "hmm" and pinched her wrist bone, "You were ill last time, so you should take good care of yourself. I see Platycodon grandiflorum and red peony root are serving you very well." He said "Eh".
, looked around and said: "Why don't you see Chi Shao accompanying you?"
In order to prevent Chi Shao from getting in the way, I had already asked Huan Bi to take her with me to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select new clothing materials. It was a good job, so she naturally wouldn't shirk it.
There was a hint of sadness on Xu Jieyu's eyebrows that could not be concealed. However, in front of Xuan Ling, her sadness seemed like a smile, and she only said: "Chi Shao is helping my concubine to get the clothes to be cut in Qiuri City.
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Xuan Ling said "Oh" and felt a little embarrassed, because there was an open book of "Mencius" on the table, and he couldn't help but smile, "Why are Jieyu interested in reading this?"
Xu Jieyu was a little cautious, but now she felt more comfortable when she heard Mencius being mentioned, "The teachings of Confucius and Mencius are very profound, and I am very willing to read them."
Xuan Ling was also very interested when he heard what she said, "Jieyu loves to read Mencius, do you have any insights?"
Xu Jieyu smiled modestly and whispered softly, "When I read "Mencius", I realized that Zhu Xi was shallow. Zhu Xi falsely called himself Master and was praised by later generations as 'Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism'. In fact, it was completely unreasonable and completely misinterpreted the teachings of Confucius and Mencius."
Xuan Ling became even more interested and said: "Why did Jieyu say that?"
Xu Jieyu smiled peacefully, ""Mencius. Ten Thousand Chapters" said that 'men and women live together, and people have great ethics.' "Book of Rites. Liyun" also said, 'Eat and drink, men and women, people have great desires.'
Zhu Xi preached 'preserve the principles of nature and destroy human desires', which is really unreasonable." She turned to look at Xuan Ling, "Since our dynasty, we have regarded the teachings of Confucius and Mencius as the authentic one. Although Zhu Xi was quite accomplished in Neo-Confucianism and his articles were beautifully written,
However, the bad nature of his character can be seen from the incident of Yan Rui. He tortured an innocent woman for his own selfish purposes and forced her to die from exhaustion, which shows his cold heart."
Xuan Ling smiled, flicked his nails and said, "Zhu Xi is indeed unreasonable."
Xu Jieyu sat upright and raised the corners of her small lips slightly, "Yes! If you want to talk about 'preserving heaven's principles and destroying human desires', I think it doesn't make sense at first." There was a slight blush on her face, "If you are in the palace,
Likewise, how can a concubine create an heir for the emperor? Isn't it wrong? So I think the person who said this must be a ruthless person, which goes against the royal virtues of generosity."
The fine warm light of the golden autumn sun is like a misty mist, falling in the vast empty green hall. It has a green and quiet atmosphere, like the frosty white dew spreading on the green sky. Xu Jieyu's eyes
There is a kind of misty tenderness, like the weak thread holding a kite, only holding it on Xuan Ling's cold and handsome face.
Xuan Ling smiled casually, with a hint of gloomy looseness and indifference in his eyes, "Going in the opposite direction?" He saw Xu Jieyu lowering her head implicitly, and said lightly: "Has Jieyu seen anyone or heard anything recently?"
Xu Jieyu smiled gracefully and moved her body with difficulty, "Don't say that I can't walk now. Even if I am willing to go out, the emperor knows that I never gossip about others, let alone meddle in other people's affairs.
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Xuan Ling was slightly startled, then smiled with relief and said: "Yes, I think this is your biggest advantage. You are not as garrulous as others." Xuan Ling became more trusting, "So, I have something I want to hear.
Listen to Jieyu. Jieyu is staying out of the matter, so she must have seen things clearly."
"Although I have crude views, I am very willing to talk to the emperor."
Xuan Ling pondered slightly, "Nowadays, there are rumors about Cui Jinxi and Li Chang in the palace. The queen advocates severe punishment, but Concubine Jing remains silent. Concubine Duan is quite intolerant. Concubine Wan is inconvenient to speak. I wonder what Jieyu thinks?"
Xu Jieyu only smiled, "Your Majesty, do you remember the scene of peach blossoms in spring? When the designer mentioned Yan Rui, I humbly replied with Yan Rui's "Like a Dream"." Her voice was soft and sweet, "It's pear blossoms, isn't it?"
, the Tao is the apricot blossom, not the white and the red, the difference is the taste of the east wind. I once remembered, once remembered, that people were slightly drunk in Wuling."
"What does Jieyu mean by this?"
On Xu Jieyu's neck is a string of thin silver chains with eight-leaf peach blossoms. The pendant in the middle is a pink crystal carved into a five-petal peach blossom, as if it matches her words.
It is not an apricot flower. It is specious, red and white, just like a peach blossom. Those who love it say it is very young and suitable for living in an IKEA home. Those who don’t love it think it is light and fragrant, and drifts away in the water. In fact, each flower catches the eye, and right and wrong are only in the
It's just the human heart. In Zhu Xi's eyes, Yan Rui was a frivolous prostitute, and her death was not worth pity. But through the ages, everyone praised Yan Rui's chivalrous style, not being forced by torture to falsely accuse a scholar-bureaucrat. Just like the peach blossoms in this poem, perhaps Zhu Xi's eyes were nothing more than that.
It is a frivolous thing that chases flowing water, but I don't think that peach blossoms are also the product of Wuling Taoyuan. When talking about the affairs in the palace today, the queen thought that it was related to the rules and regulations in the palace, but the concubine thought that they did not cause trouble in the palace, but they were just the palace maids and internal guards comforting each other.
That's all. As soon as they enter the palace as slaves and maids, they work alone until they die. They are inevitably desolate and lonely. They want to find a companion to save others by themselves, but they only feel pitiful."
Xu Jieyu said this so eloquently that I couldn't help but admire him from behind the screen. His mind was sharp, his answers were clever, he was as careful as his hair, and he was extremely intelligent.
The cold look in Xuan Ling's eyes melted slightly, and he said gently: "How do you think Jieyu should deal with it?"
Xu Jieyu's soft and graceful voice was like her moonlight skirt, "Have you ever heard of the saying, 'If you are not crazy, you are not deaf, you are not a writer.' Princess Shengping of Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty was drunk by the consort Guo Nuan and hit the golden branch, and Emperor Daizong was no more than
Just laugh it off, let alone the innocuous thing about a palace maid confronting a prisoner for eating? In fact, if the emperor doesn't believe it, he can go to every palace and check, and I'm sure there are some. Do you have to kill them all and then quickly? Your Majesty.
In the world, the responsibilities are as heavy as those of a householder. You can show a little tolerance and make big things into small things." She looked deeply at Xuan Ling, her eyes as clear, bright and warm as a newly opened egg.
, without a hint of acrobatics, "Maybe it's because I'm pregnant. I really can't bear to hear these things about beatings and killings. I'm too heartbroken. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
There was a faint smile and comfort in Xuan Ling's eyes, "Yes! You are not the only one who is pregnant in the palace now. Shen Shuyuan and Huan Huan are probably not allowed to live or die." After saying this, Xuan Ling said:
Ling made tea with her and tasted it for a while, and after giving her a few instructions, he walked briskly back to Yiyuan Hall.
Xu Jieyu held Platycodon grandiflorum's hand and watched Xuan Ling leave. Her eyes were as tender as the spring water in the south of the Yangtze River, and she only stared at Xuan Ling's retreating back, silently and silently.
I was behind the screen, looking at Xu Jieyu's eyes, with mixed feelings in my heart. You must love someone very much to have such lingering eyes, but Xu Jieyu's deep affection never showed it in front of Xuan Ling.
Come out. She seemed to be used to it, just watching him quietly from behind.
I sighed silently, and I would definitely never look at Xuan Ling with such eyes again. And I thought that a person with such gentle gazes would never have such a loving gaze again.
After returning from Yuzhao Palace, I felt a little more relaxed, but everyone was also silent. I just sat under the small window, playing the seven strings on the piano intentionally or unintentionally, watching Huayi leading the palace ladies to clean up the dead lotuses in the pool in front of the palace.
The remaining leaves left only a pool of still water.
Huanbi stood behind me and combed my hair over and over with a wooden-toothed comb dipped in sapodilla and polygonum multiflorum paste. She said, "On the way back, I saw the lady smiling. I must have done something certain."
I said calmly: "How can it be so fast? It's just that I just changed my horoscope. I don't know what the rest will be like."
Huanbi smiled and said: "Although I say this, I finally have some clues. It can be seen that Xu Jieyu can reveal it." She paused and carefully expressed her hesitation, "It's just that Xu Jieyu and the young lady can only say that it is
They're just familiar with each other, but they don't seem to have the same affection between Shen Shuyuan and the young lady. Why did the young lady entrust the matter to her instead of Shen Shuyuan?"
I pulled the golden embroidered peach that I wore on my shoulders when I was combing my hair, and turned to look at the cluster of pale red chrysanthemums called "Buddha Sees Smiling" blooming in the corridor, "It's because Meizhuang is close to me.
So she cannot say these words. Xu Jieyu is quite talented and insightful, and she never falls into right and wrong, so the emperor is willing to listen to her. But..." Another layer of worry was cast in my heart - Xu Jieyu
After reading a lot, she naturally has a lot of talents and insights, so she can't help but think about it - if she has a clear mind, it's okay, but if she uses her brain, she might not be a powerful enemy.
Huanbi has been with me for a long time, so she didn't know about me. She said in a low voice: "Xu Jieyu's family background is not deep, and more importantly, she is not very favored. Even if she gives birth to a prince and is named a noble concubine, she will at most be the same as the former one."
She looks like a concubine, so you don’t have to worry about how many favors she can win.”
The clear pool water reflected the skylight and cloud shadows. I glanced at her and said: "If she wants to win favor, why wait until later? She doesn't bother to fight for that little favor - not to mention that when it comes to family background, I am just a sinner."
My daughter has no branches to rely on, so how can she be better than others?"
Hearing this, Huanbi lowered her eyelids and said in a low voice: "Our family background cannot be compared with others. Fortunately, Mr. Wen said when he came two days ago that the young master's health is much better and he is more understanding. This is a great blessing.
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"After all, safety is the most important thing. Knowing that my brother is better makes me feel better." I smiled and said, "It's just me being too worried. Returning to the palace alone will inevitably lead to a loss of life. In fact, Xu Jieyu is also a good person, otherwise Meizhuang and Meizhuang
Concubine Jing has been in contact with her."
Speaking of Jing Fei, my heart skipped a beat and I almost felt cold for a moment. I was about to think more deeply when I heard Xuan Ling's voice smiling and saying, "Why are you combing your hair at this time?"
I was startled, stood up quickly, and said with a smile: "Why did the emperor come so suddenly? I was shocked. I'm so disheveled, so let me go change my clothes and come back to see the emperor."
Xuan Ling stood with his hands behind his hands, a gentle and calm look of joy on his face, and whispered: "Xiao Xuan Chuang, I am dressing up. It turns out it is such a quiet and harmonious scene."
He casually said, "Xiaoxuan Chuang, I am dressing up." I heard something vaguely ominous and said with a smile: "The emperor deserves a punishment. It's okay to say something about Su Shi's "Jiangchengzi". It sounds very desolate."
Xuan Ling was stunned, a thin layer of gloomy blue mist slowly formed in his eyes, but his face still had that light and casual look, and he said with a smile: "It was written by Su Dongpo to his late wife Wang Fu, I made a mistake.
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I felt a stab in my heart. I thought about Queen Chunyuan and felt uneasy. I was even more afraid that she would be unhappy when she remembered the past. I just smiled softly and said: "I think Dongpo is very lucky. He has his wife Wang Fu in front of him, and Wang Runzhi is the successor."
Wang Fu's cousin also has his beloved concubine Chaoyun who shares weal and woe. She is truly a model of a darling wife and concubine among men." I changed the subject, looked at Xuan Ling with a smile and said, "I'm just talking about darling wives and beautiful concubines.
, and who can be better than the emperor?"
Xuan Ling gave a "chic" smile and his face brightened, "I thought you were going to say something, but it turns out you were making fun of me again." He walked closer to me, took the comb in Huanbi's hand, and held my shoulders.
Low Judao: "Then I will also follow Dongpo's example and comb my hair towards the clouds."
His gestures were very gentle, and the toothed comb scratched across my scalp, which felt a little numb and itchy. I closed my eyes and said, "The emperor seemed very happy when he came in just now. Is there anything happy that you can tell me? I would also like to call you my concubine."
I will also have fun together."
Xuan Ling smiled and said: "Huan Huan is really attentive. In the morning, the ministers gave a memorial, saying that there will be plenty of money and food this autumn, and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. I was happy after hearing this. I got up early and went to see Xu Jieyu and Yan.
You should be silent at ordinary times, but if you occasionally speak a few words, it will be very reasonable."
I smiled and chuckled, "What did Xu Jieyu say to the emperor that made the emperor so happy? I heard that Xu Jieyu was full of books, so she must have spoken very appropriately, but she just didn't have a chance to get close to her."
Xuan Ling said: "Yan Yi has a dull temperament and seldom gets close to others. Now that he is pregnant and unable to move around, he rarely meets people. But you will have a lot to say about your children in the future."
"The Emperor has a good long-term plan." I said with a humble smile: "The Emperor has always governed the world with benevolence, filial piety, and martial arts. He has clear political affairs, takes appropriate measures, and is not confused by the outside or the inside. This is the reason why all industries are prosperous and the people live in peace today.
But the emperor believes that the world is peaceful because the criminal law is strict and effective? Or is it more important to be kind and lenient?"
Xuan Ling stroked his chin and smiled: "Huan Huan, are you going to test me on how to be a king?"
I smiled softly and said, "How dare Huanhuan say the word "kaojie"? It's just asking for advice." I pretended to bow to the end and sang: "Please sir, please give me some advice!"
Xuan Ling couldn't help laughing and said: "In troubled times, heavy music is used. Now that the world is peaceful and prosperous and cannot afford the disaster of war, it is natural to rest and recuperate in the way of tolerance."
I followed his words and said: "I would rather be a peace dog than a rebel. It can be seen that the seas and rivers in the world are clear, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, all because of the emperor's benevolence. But now, how can we say that we are lenient to the outside world and harsh to the inside?
I paused for a moment, with a vague feeling of sadness, and said very softly: "Jinxi entered the palace early, and when serving by my concubine, she often talked about the kindness of Queen Chunyuan in benefiting the Sixth Palace. To put it bluntly, I am
I really want to know, if Queen Chunyuan was still here, how would the matter between Li Chang and Jin Xi be handled today?"
His expression was slightly astonished, and there seemed to be a strange fire flashing in his deep black eyes. He stared at me and said, "Jin Xi has told you about Queen Chunyuan?"
I was so frightened by him that I didn't show it on my face at all. I only said calmly: "Jinxi served in the palace before the late queen entered the palace. Although she was not allowed to serve in front of the late queen, she always said
First of all, the Queen, I always say that she treats others leniently and is very popular."
Xuan Ling suddenly held my arm, slid down the smooth silk and bright satin sleeves and held my fingers tightly. He seemed to be looking at me, but his eyes had empty sadness, and he looked blankly into the distance and murmured.
He murmured: "Ruorou is still here..."
I smiled sadly and held Xuan Ling's hand with my backhand. His fingers were cold, and only the heat in his palm was burning. I comforted him softly: "I think the current queen is the biological sister of Queen Chunyuan.
His temperament is naturally the same. Although the queen wants to punish the palace for what happened to Jin Xi and Li Chang, she probably won't really kill them, right? What's more, the emperor treats others with leniency, and the queen will definitely treat others with the same leniency as the previous empress.
It will not contradict the emperor's words and deeds, nor will it contradict Queen Chunyuan."
Xuan Ling took a deep breath and said: "How can Yi Xiu be compared with Rou Ze!"
I pretended to be confused and at a loss, "I have been married to the emperor for many years. I have been fortunate enough to be together as concubine and concubine for ten years. We can be regarded as husband and wife. We are of the same mind. I do not dare to relax in the slightest. The emperor is the most important thing in everything.
I don’t want to go against the emperor’s words, deeds, and thoughts. Although the queen is not the original wife, she has been serving the emperor since the beginning, and now she lives with the emperor in a palace of dragons and phoenixes. The emperor is so lenient, how can the queen be strict with him?"
Xuan Ling frowned slightly, "Perhaps not in the past, but now..." He slightly showed his irritability, "I think of you working hard to carry twins, but there are rumors in the palace that the son in your belly is not Teng's child. It's just for others.
, even the Queen wants me to pay attention to it -" His displeasure grew stronger, "But don't I even know what there is to pay attention to? The Queen's ears are getting softer and softer!"
I smiled slightly and tried to persuade her: "The queen is only concerned about the affairs of the harem. Besides, people with soft ears must also be soft-hearted, kind and kind."
Xuan Ling snorted softly, "Are you soft-hearted? I see that the queen is very soft-hearted and hard-hearted." He calmed down and said, "Xu Jieyu said something very true. Now there are three concubines in the palace who are pregnant.
You and Yan Yi are both going to give birth soon. Where can you see such a life-and-death thing? Even if you have to be punished, you should take it slow."
Huanbi said softly from the side: "The emperor just asked the young lady why she was combing her hair at this time. It turns out there is a reason... When we were at Ganlu Temple, the young lady was frightened, and Jinxi stayed with her to watch the night every day. Now that something happened to Jinxi,
The young lady was angry and sad, and couldn't sleep well for two nights in a row. It was the method taught by Dr. Wen, who said that combing her hair with a comb can relax her mind and help her sleep better at night..."
Before she could finish speaking, I scolded: "Talk too much! Who wants you to talk nonsense in front of the Emperor?" I laughed anxiously: "Your Majesty, don't listen to Huanbi, she is overly concerned about the smallest things. I didn't sleep well last night."
It smells good and is nothing to worry about.”
Huanbi lowered her head and rubbed her belt with grievance. Xuanling focused on me for a moment, stretched out his hand to caress my cheek, and said softly: "Do you still want to hide it from me? I can tell by the dark blue under your eyes that you must not have slept well.
"He sighed, "Huan Huan, you are too soft-hearted. You only wrong yourself and prevent Huan Bi from telling the truth."
I lowered my face slightly, and the Shouwu ointment on my hair had a heavy smell slowly dissipating. Because it was mixed with rose juice, the fragrance was also light and fragrant. I whispered: "Can I serve the emperor again?"
I am already blessed by God, so there is no harm in suffering some grievances. But Jinxi has been with me for many years, and I always feel a little reluctant to let go." I slightly red eyes, "In the end, it is always her fault, even if she and Li Changzhen
If you have feelings, you shouldn't cause so many troubles. The queen is the master of the harem, and she can't do anything to anyone if she wants to deal with it according to the palace rules, and the concubines can only obey."
Xuan Ling looked quite unhappy, with a hint of blame, "Even if the queen is in charge, is it possible that as the lord of the world, I can't let anyone interfere?"
His tone was reproachful. Even without me, Xuan Ling did not respect the Queen as much as he did five years ago. I turned the secret joy in my heart into the gentle uneasiness and nervousness in my mouth, holding his sleeve and saying: "
The emperor said this as if he was blaming the queen for the sake of my concubine. I pray that the emperor will not anger the queen because of this. If you really want to blame me, blame me for not restraining the palace people properly." As he said this, he held on.
The waist and knees bent down with difficulty.
Xuan Ling hurriedly grabbed me and said: "Why don't we restrain the palace people? This kind of thing has happened in every dynasty. Isn't this the first one in the world? When it comes to them, they are all men and women who eat and drink. Although the internal prisoner is not a man,
But there are always people's feelings. Qin Shihuang was so cruel and did not prohibit it in the palace, so why should I destroy everyone's desires like this?"
I knew what he was thinking, and said smoothly: "Actually, this matter is always within the palace walls, and it can be concealed quietly. If it is publicized to the ears of the subjects, wouldn't it be a joke? I am not right.
If you listen, Jin Xi is fine, Li Chang has been serving the emperor since he was a child, and I am afraid that he spends much more time with me than his concubines, so the merits and demerits are equal to each other."
Xuan Ling chuckled, winked at me, and said narrowly: "It sounds like he is jealous. I'm afraid he is trying to bully others by saying what Li Chang said."
I blushed and said: "Who is trying to squeeze on others, who is jealous, I just said a word in vain, the emperor is so worried, it seems that I am jealous because the emperor got up early to see Xu Jieyu."
Then he turned around and refused to talk to him.
The bamboo shadows whirled, and the cool wind blew by, bringing the rich and sweet aroma of osmanthus, which diluted the clear and bright scent of the bamboo leaves. Xuan Ling smiled and came over to hug my shoulders and said: "It's my fault! - You are too,
We are both mothers. Just now you were talking to me in a clear and righteous way, but then you turned around and lost your temper again. I really don’t know what to do with you."
I simply said willfully and coquettishly: "As a mother, you are not allowed to lose your temper? Besides, it's not Huanhuan who wants to lose her temper, it's just the emperor who forces her to do so. The emperor is the father of many children, and yet he's so domineering!"
Xuan Ling laughed loudly and said: "Look at you, I just said one thing, you have so many words waiting for me. It is really difficult for women and villains to raise you."
I spat, then my tears turned into a smile, and I pointed at my lower abdomen and said, "Huanhuan is a woman, but what is in her belly is a little human. Since the emperor thinks it is difficult to raise her, he doesn't want to let her go."
"How could I be willing to give up? I remembered that I told you to go see Xu Jieyu as soon as I came in. I was afraid that you would be uncomfortable because of Jinxi's affairs, which would add another layer of trouble."
I glanced at him and said with a smile: "Who wants to worry? Speaking of Xu Jieyu being imprisoned, the emperor should go and see her more often!"
Xuan Ling kissed my forehead and said with a low smile: "Huan Huan is so sensible, I will make you feel at ease."
I got up and went into the inner room to change into homely clothes, and at the same time asked Xiao Lianzi to bring snacks in. When I changed my clothes and came out, there were several dishes on the table: Ganoderma lucidum pheasant stew, pearl longan braised Guanyan,
Stewed tofu with lily slices and stuffed purple ginger tips are all Xuan Ling's favorite foods.
I asked Xiao Lianzi: "After all this preparation, why don't you order it to be served?" Just as he was talking, Xiao Yunzi personally brought a dish to me. I smiled and said: "This is the new sea bass this autumn. It is the best to eat at this time."
It's delicious, it's stewed with fresh chrysanthemums, and it tastes refreshing. Please give it a try, your Majesty."
Xuan Ling showed great joy, "Every year when autumn comes, my index fingers get excited when I think of sea bass. I didn't expect that this year you will take the lead."
"I know the emperor likes it, so I prepared it early." I said with a smile, "Originally, it was going to be sent to Yiyuan Palace, but by chance, the emperor came by himself and had a fresh meal."
Xuan Ling was overjoyed and ate happily for a while. After a cup of tea, Xiao Lianzi came up and said: "The steamed duck with fermented wine is ready, do you want to serve it?"
I looked at Xuan Ling and said, "Your Majesty, do you want to eat? The Emperor ate steamed duck with fermented rice and wine at the Queen's place and said it was good, so now all the palaces are getting ready."
Xuan Ling frowned slightly and said: "Why are you serving this now? It sounds greasy. To pass on my will, just say that I have eaten it, and there is no need to prepare it in the future."
I deliberately and considerately said: "Remove the duck and replace it with fried shrimps in Longjing, which is fragrant and tender." I glanced at Xuan Ling who was concentrating on eating, and slightly suppressed the smile that overflowed from the corners of my lips.