Because I had something on my mind, I couldn't sleep well at noon. When the weather got hot, the cicadas would start chirping, and their chirping sound was like a rustling heavy rain. I felt so upset that I simply didn't sleep, and ordered a few little housekeepers to help me. I took a sticky stick and caught all the cicadas. It happened that Ping Niang said that Yurun was crying again, so I went to the east hall to have a look. I wonder if I know that because of the early death of his biological mother, Yurun always loves to cry. His small cheeks often appear because of She was red from crying, and I felt very distressed. I hugged and coaxed her for half an hour before she felt better. Ping Niang couldn't help but sigh: "When Concubine De is gone, I really feel sorry for the little prince."
Hua Yi said bitterly: "If An Zhaoyuan's girl hadn't alarmed Concubine De back then, how wonderful it would be for mother and son to be together now."
I thought about old things, and felt even more unhappy. When I turned around, I saw Xiao Lianzi coming to report that Concubine Min got angry at noon and even smashed the jade-inlaid glass screen that the concubine had given her. He also said that the Ministry of Internal Affairs had drawn up a plan. He chose a few words with very good meanings as the title for An Lingrong when he became the concubine. In the afternoon, he was going to send it to Xuan Ling to ask him to choose one.
I held Yurun in my arms and listened to what he said, and couldn't help but smile: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs is also trying its best to curry favor with this favored bride. They drafted the words so quickly."
Xiao Lianzi didn't dare to answer. I asked again: "Where is the emperor now?"
"I'm reading the book in Yiyuan Hall."
"Where's the Queen?"
"I heard that I fell asleep after lunch, as if I had a headache again."
I handed the child into Ping Niang's hands and turned to Hua Yi, "Go and see if the lotus leaf soup and lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake in the small kitchen are ready? I will personally deliver them to the emperor."
The afternoon is the most leisurely time. Although I went there with a purpose in mind, looking at the endless scenery of water and mountains along the way, I felt a little relieved.
Xuan Ling was sitting alone in the west room, thinking it was some insignificant memorial, so he flipped through it casually, which was quite leisurely. When he saw me coming in, he smiled and waved, "It's sunny in the afternoon, Huan Huan, why are you here?"
I smiled and said, "Sure enough, people are in high spirits during happy events. Looking at the Emperor's rosy complexion, I know that Sister An's pregnancy makes the Emperor very happy."
Xuan Ling said with a smile: "I have always seen Rong'er with a delicate body, but I didn't expect that the fetus is very stable and there is little joy. Even the imperial doctor said it is rare."
I smiled and said: "Sister An is so lucky. When I was pregnant with Long Yue, I was the most unhappy. It shows how caring Sister An's children are, and they will definitely be very filial and sensible in the future."
Xuan Ling was very happy after what he said. He took my hand and sat down and said, "You came just in time. I am bored sitting alone reading the book."
I stood up with a smile and opened the red lacquered food box, and said with a gentle smile: "I am thinking about the long afternoon light, the emperor must have a greasy meal at noon, and because I am happy about Sister An, I must open the door If you have lost your appetite, you will definitely feel greasy and indigestible at this time. So I specially prepared some light snacks for the emperor to enjoy. I wonder if they are good?"
Xuan Ling smiled and said: "What I am most proud of is our Yun Huan's title, 'Lingxi'. It's true that you and I have a clear understanding of each other."
As I filled a bowl of lotus leaf soup and placed it in front of Xuan Ling, I explained: "This lotus leaf soup is made from fresh young lotus leaves picked before sunrise, and the water used to make the soup is the dewdrops on the leaves. The lotus leaves are easy to pick, but it takes a little effort to collect the dewdrops. Fortunately, the soup is very fragrant, so the trouble is not in vain." He took out two more lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cakes and placed them on the fresh lotus petals. , brought it to Xuan Ling, "The soup is very light, but it just borrows a little fragrance from the lotus leaves. This lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake is best for digestion and is sweet in the mouth. Please give it a try, Your Majesty."
The lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake is golden and crystal clear. It is placed on the pink and clear lotus petals. The color is even more attractive. Just looking at it makes people salivate.
You'll have an appetite just by looking at it." He took a bite, with an expression of great enjoyment. "The taste is also sweet." However, there seemed to be a bit of depression in his relaxation. He looked at me and said, "This
The taste of the lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake is very familiar, as if I have eaten it in which palace before, but I can't tell." He thought hard, and after a long time he said, "It seems to be in the Imperial Concubine's Palace?"
I smiled lightly, with a touch of unspeakable sadness in my smile, "The emperor remembers it well. In the past, Sister De Fei made the best lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake, and the emperor also loved it most."
Xuan Ling was also quite sentimental. He put down the cake and said, "My beloved has passed away, and I haven't had this feeling for a long time." He was a little gloomy, and said, "I didn't pity her much when Concubine De was alive. I didn't pity her much in one year."
We only met three or five times and didn't say much. Even before she left, I didn't get to spend time with her properly. Now that she's gone, I feel really sad when I think of her sometimes." He sighed, "Say
In the end, I failed her after all."
When Mei Zhuang was here, Xuan Ling did not love her, cherish her, or trust her. Now that she has been gone for so long, saying these words only makes people feel more sad and cold.
I hurriedly stepped forward with a smile and persuaded: "It's my concubine's fault. I have made the emperor sad in vain. When my sister left, I still missed the emperor very much. If the emperor is so sad for her, my sister will be uneasy even under Jiuquan." I thought about it.
I thought, "Actually, the emperor doesn't have to be sad. My sister personally taught the palace cooks this cake. Although my sister has passed away, I have asked the cook to serve in the Rouyi Palace. One day the emperor wants to eat it,
Eating happily is just a little bit of missing my sister."
Xuan Ling nodded and said: "Huan Huan, you are the most considerate. Concubine De is relieved to have a sister like you."
I smiled and said, "Actually, I have another intention when I send you this snack today."
Xuan Ling couldn't help but wonder: "Your thoughts are always unique. I can't guess them. Please tell me and listen."
I pursed my lips and said, "The lotus leaf is the father, the lotus flower is the mother, and the lotus root is the child. I offer this snack in the hope that the emperor, the sisters in the palace, and the emperor's heirs will always be safe, happy, and united in one heart and one mind."
Xuan Ling smiled and hugged me into his arms, "Huan Huan, just for your words, I must thank you very much."
I whispered softly, "I don't want the Emperor to thank you, as long as the Emperor always treats me like he does today, okay?"
His laughter was hearty and broad, "Okay, I promise you. Huanhuan and I, as well as our Yuhan, Longyue and Lingxi, will always be in peace and joy, and be of the same mind."
Lying in Xuan Ling's arms, I looked out from the long window with carved red edges in the back hall. I saw several banana plants with broad and green leaves, and sometimes birds with colorful feathers stopped among them. They sang happily and flew away again. They flew like that.
So high and far away, flying in the white clouds. The bright sunshine sprinkles on the clouds like gold powder, as if there is a ring of brilliant and dazzling gold. After looking at it for a long time, my eyes are a little dizzy.
Two gentle knocks on the door came from outside the hall, which were particularly clear in the silent hall.
Xuan Ling lazily asked: "Who is outside."
But it was Li Chang's voice: "To tell you back to the emperor, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted several titles. Please take a look at the emperor and select one for An Zhaoyuan."
I smiled and pushed Xuan Ling and said, "This is sister An's happy event. Your Majesty, please let them in."
Only then did Li Chang dare to come in and put it aside. Xuan Ling said: "Let me also take a look. What good words did the Ministry of Internal Affairs have?"
I stood next to him and looked over. It turned out that there were only three characters, which were written on red paper with gold paint. They were "Su", "Li" and "Wen".
I leaned next to Xuan Ling and smiled kindly, "The meaning of the word 'su' is quite good. As for the word 'su', it is called su when it is used by Gang Deke; it is called Su by Zhixin Decision; it is called Su by Weidek; it is called Zheng Ji She.
The one who is inferior is called Su; the one who can carry out the duties of a woman is called Su; the one who looks respectful and behaves only is called Su; the one who is serious in ordering oneself is called Su; the one who looks respectful and has a respectful heart is called Su."
Xuan Ling said: "Rong'er is very suitable for being able to practice women's ethics, with a respectful appearance and a respectful heart. But the word is a bit too strong, and it has nothing to do with Rong'er's delicate appearance." He looked at "Wen"
The word, he said with a leisurely smile, "Rong'er is quiet and humble, a polite and righteous person. This word is quite appropriate."
Li Yiren? I was both angry and funny. Suddenly I saw Xuan Ling's expression was quite ambiguous when he said this. I suddenly remembered something and almost sneered. However, in front of Xuan Ling, I finally suppressed it. It was also in my heart.
You know very well what kind of person Lingrong is in Xuan Ling's heart, so you have to be more careful.
"The emperor is absolutely right." I said again, "The word '文' can be said to be elegant and elegant, or it can also be said to be quiet and polite. This is very similar to talking about Sister An. But more often it is used as a word.
It is used to describe a person who is full of poems and books. Sister An is quite gentle and quiet in temperament, but it is a little bit worse when it comes to having poems and books in her belly. If this word is used, I am afraid that Sister An will be too worried."
Xuan Ling said with a smile: "Then there is only one word left." Then he ordered Li Chang to take a red pen and circle it.
I smiled and said, "The word 'Li' means a beautiful face. It means a pair, and it can also refer to a husband and wife's deep love. It is indeed very good." As I spoke, I secretly looked at his expression.
After Xuan Ling heard what I said, he hesitated before writing. After thinking about it, he threw the jade tube wolf hair on the sapphire pen holder and asked: "What's wrong with the emperor? Isn't this word very good?"
Xuan Ling seemed to be talking to himself, "The love between husband and wife is deep. Zhaoyuan is a concubine, how can we be husband and wife? It's really a joke." Then he said to me, "If you really choose this word for her,
If the title is banned, I'm afraid if word gets out that all the civil and military officials will accuse me of being too fond of my concubine." He thought for a while and said to Li Chang, "Tell the Ministry of Internal Affairs that these words are not good, so I chose a good one.
"
I smiled slightly and said: "Actually, why should the Ministry of Internal Affairs be busy? Sister An has always been the most beloved of the Holy Heart. It would be best if the emperor just pointed out a word to title her."
Xuan Ling casually took the lotus leaf soup and took a sip, and said: "I was asked to think of one for a while, but I really couldn't think of one. Huan Huan, you and Rong'er have known each other for the longest time, so why not help me think of a suitable one."
I held my chin and said: "How dare such a minister and concubine make the decision? It should be the emperor's holy decree."
His fingers caressed my cheek, "I gave you the power to co-manage the Sixth Palace, what's wrong with that? And you were also given the title of Zhengui concubine very well in the past." He handed the pen into my hand,
"Write it down and take a look. If it's really not good, I'll help you change it."
I thought about it for a while, wrote a big word "鹂", smiled and asked him, "Okay?"
He frowned slightly and said, "Oriole?"
I nodded, and the tassels of the red emerald beaded crested head and golden steps gently hit my ears, as cool as the drizzle in April. I said softly: "I am good at singing and dancing, and my temperament is as docile as an oriole.
Sister An’s greatest strength. Moreover, orioles are also affectionate birds. It’s really rare to be so considerate in everything, just like Sister An is a human being.”
Li Chang said smoothly on the side: "I heard that the oriole has four eggs in one uterus. It just so happens that An Zhaoyuan is pregnant now. She will be blessed with many children."
I smiled lightly and said, "Spring and the bright scenery, the oriole's song is crisp and clear, and it matches the time and the occasion. It is a perfect match for Sister An."
Xuan Ling's expression moved, and I knew he had been moved. Sure enough, he smiled and said, "That's really great." He looked at Li Chang and said, "Go and convey the order, and then ask the Queen to set an auspicious date."
Li Chang reported back: "The empress has a headache again. I'm afraid she won't be able to get up."
I thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, why don't you give the title to Sister An first? As for the canonization ceremony, it won't be too late to wait until the queen is better." I said as if casually, "It's just that these servants of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are really not good at it.
It's just a title for what I'm used to doing, and I don't care much about it. I'm bothering the emperor with such trivial matters."
Xuan Ling pondered for a moment and frowned slightly.
I smiled and said, "Does Silang like the word 'Oriole' mentioned by Huan Huan very much?" I suppressed the coldness in my heart and turned it into a smile on my lips, "We in Zhou Dynasty are not very shy about the emperor's respect for the king.
For example, the emperor's seniority was changed from Xuan, and his name only changed from three points of water to two points of water, while the other princes did not make any changes, which not only showed the closeness of brothers, but also did not lose the distinction between superior and inferior."
Xuan Ling had a smile on his lips, but there was a look of confusion in his eyes. I lowered my head and blushed slightly, "Silang, don't blame Huan Huan for being stingy."
His tone was as gentle as spring water, "What's wrong?"
I turned my head away, as if I had a sad look on my face. The pearls on my temples rustled across my face, and no bright light shone on my face. I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty treats Concubine Li very well, and I am very pleased." Huan Huan felt in her heart.
I always feel that Shiro and Concubine Li are destined to be married. Otherwise, how could Concubine Li have been with Concubine Li for more than ten years and never blushed with Shiro once? Even the names of Shiro and his sister - Shiro's name has the character "Ling", and Concubine Li's sister's name also has the character "Ling".
Although the word "ling" has the same pronunciation and different pronunciation, it still shows that Shiro and his sister have a deep relationship, and Huanhuan is someone else after all." I smiled sadly, "Maybe the person who should call the emperor Shiro is Concubine Li instead of a concubine."
He stood up, held my cold fingertips, and looked at me tenderly, "Do you really care?"
I raised my eyes and looked at him calmly, and said quietly: "Maybe Huanhuan shouldn't care so much. But if Shiro hadn't treated me sincerely for many years, Huanhuan would never have said this even if he was concerned about his status and honor."
I lowered my head and Yingying prostrated, "Please forgive me for your jealousy and intolerance."
His embrace was gentle and strong, and he held me close, "You and I are kings and ministers in the palace, and we are husband and wife in no one's home. How can others compare with you." He whispered, "Although I don't care about these, I still respect you.
It is appropriate to be taboo. Besides, how could I bear to be separated from you?"
He called Li Chang, "Go and deliver the message to the Sixth Palace. I gave An Zhaoyuan the name Li Rong and made her the second-grade Li Fei. I told her that she does not need to come to express gratitude today."