Nineteen, at the age of Fang, I return to the people and turn to Peng
In the autumn and winter of this year, the cold wind that gradually became colder was tainted by the boiling rumors, which brought a secret warmth. It was the shadow of swords and swords between the lips and tongues filled with the fragrance of powder. It seemed that every gust of wind passed by, you could hear the distant sound.
All kinds of conjectures and conjectures about the queen's position were blown by the wind. Hu Yunrong, who was born in a noble family and was favored, was also pushed into the clouds by everyone, secretly speculating about the omen of her flying phoenix and flying in the clouds.
In order to quell people's speculation about the succession, Hu Yunrong also took out the jade bi for everyone to watch, hoping to quell the rumors, "The pattern carved on this jade is a mythical bird invented in the East, which means that I will be blessed in this life."
At most, ascending to the position of imperial concubine has nothing to do with the subsequent position."
The concubine held it in her hand and admired it carefully. She was very pious and said, "The empress was joking. What I saw was indeed a phoenix, not an invented divine bird. The phoenix master is the most noble female. How could the empress's blessing be just that of a noble concubine?"
Bit?"
Concubine Xuan's words were astonishing. Concubine Yungui hurriedly came up to take a look and said in amazement: "Is it really true? Who said it was the invention of a divine bird? It is indeed a phoenix." She asked, "Who has your Majesty heard of saying that this jade biscuit is made of a phoenix?"
Invent the divine bird?”
Yun Rong was also surprised and said hurriedly: "It's a Taoist priest I met when I was young. He said this is a divine bird invented in the East and is extremely valuable among its owners."
"The old Taoist must be confused. Since he is extremely precious in the world, how can he be compared to just a magical bird of invention? His old eyesight must have made a mistake. He is undoubtedly a phoenix." Concubine Yun Gui seemed to be disdainful.
The concubine hurriedly touched her mouth and spat: "Taoist immortals speak with profound meanings, how can they be so old and dim-sighted that they talk nonsense? When my wife was young, it was when Queen Chunyuan was in charge of the middle palace, and the Phoenix in the middle palace had its master.
, the lady's jade can only be said to be a magical bird of invention, but the immortal master must be very effective, knowing that the empress will be rich in the future, so he also said that the master is extremely noble. As for the contradiction between the preface and the last sentence, that is unacceptable.
The meaning of the celestial phenomena is revealed. After the death of Queen Chunyuan, the imperial concubine succeeded to the throne of the middle palace. Now the middle palace is shaken. I am afraid that after the queen is deposed, the empress will become extremely noble among the masters, and the divine bird of invention will become as noble as the phoenix."
Everyone was dubious, but the pattern on the jade jade looked more and more like a phoenix. They couldn't help but joke, "The concubine was born in a prince's palace, so she does have some knowledge."
Yunrong smiled and said nothing, and the concubine was slightly proud, "When I was in the palace, I also saw King Qishan often talking to the Taoist immortal masters. Those immortal masters sometimes did not speak the same words at the beginning and the last words. But after a long time, they actually did.
It is indeed true that it has been fulfilled. It can be seen that we ordinary people have only shallow knowledge. Those words can only be understood by those who have the right to practice."
When Hua Yi told me all these remarks, I was devoutly lighting a wisp of green smoke in front of the Buddha to mourn the unborn fetus in my belly. I lit a roll of sandalwood with my slender fingers, and held my hand on my wrist.
The coral red bracelet slipped down my sleeves. I rinsed my hands with water and said, "Hua Yi, when you were among the people, didn't you ever hear that a sparrow flew up a branch and turned into a phoenix? Sparrows can change, let alone the God of Invention.
Bird, it's a piece of cake."
Hua Yi cupped her cheeks and said, "I just don't agree with Yun Gui. She followed the Queen when she was in power. Now when the Queen loses power, she will go to flatter Mrs. Zhuang Min non-stop."
Jin Xi happened to change the fresh fruits on the incense stand. Wen Yan laughed out loud and pointed at the decaying grass on the wall that was swaying in the cold wind outside the window and said: "Without such people, how can there be grass on the wall?"
Talking about both sides?"
After the queen was banned, the concubine Rong, who had always been diligent in going to the Zhaoyang Palace, became much quieter. On this day, when Qinggui concubine Zhou Pei came to pay her respects, she couldn't help laughing and said, "Back then, I saw her galloping into Mingyuan on horseback. She was also brave.
Man, now that the queen is grounded, she is silent."
Zhou Pei couldn't help but feel a little flattery in his words, and Xuan Ling couldn't help but ignore Rong Concubine a little bit after she was favored. Now that Concubine Rong is at peace, Zhou Pei has been serving Xuan Ling more and more, and he feels a little proud of himself. I looked at her.
After a few glances at her, the room in the Rouyi Palace was as warm as spring. She took off her clothes and was only wearing a richly colored embroidered golden tang-colored long skirt. The embroidered collar with precious flowers and beads was wrapped with layers of brightly colored silk.
Luo Shayi has one layer of pink and one layer of purple, just like the two colors of the rainbow, which is particularly charming. A red gold cloud-headed hairpin flies out from a lightly pulled black spring bun, with several long strings of red pearls hanging down.
The ring of pearls and emeralds reflects the golden color between the eyebrows and the forehead, making it even brighter and brighter.
The so-called noble women in palaces and palaces are able to fill the capital with their beauty because of the emperor's favor.
I smiled slightly, put my hands on the white jade lotus pendant that held my skirt, and warned me gently, "Whether you are proud or frustrated, only by living peacefully without being arrogant or reserved can you be favored for a long time. The emperor also does not like people who cause trouble.
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Zhou Pei agreed meekly, her eyebrows lowered, as if she was thoughtful. After a moment, she smiled again and said, "It's time for the queen to change her clothes. I heard that several princes are also going to the palace for the evening banquet tonight."
Tonight is the Lantern Festival family dinner after the New Year. I turned my head to the window, looked at the dark sky with low lead clouds, and said softly: "It seems like it's going to snow. If Concubine Jing enters the palace, be extra careful."
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Zhou Pei chuckled when he heard this, "Yes, Concubine Jing is almost due to give birth."
On the night of the Lantern Festival, Zi'ao City is bustling with excitement, with curled cornices, tiles and glazed roofs, deep palaces and gardens, golden rings and jade bells, and countless bright lights shining like stars. The palaces and gardens are brightly lit, like the Milky Way pouring in, scorching with brilliance.
Coupled with the red satin and brocade that can be seen everywhere, even the air is filled with a warm and festive atmosphere.
The annual Lantern Festival, in order to seek good luck and success, all the concubines in the palace, from the noble concubines to the palace attendants, are all dressed up carefully, with flowers clustered in abundance, embroidered damasks piled up like clouds and rainbows, gold, jade, pearls and emeralds shining brightly, the grand era is glitzy and captivating.
Drunken, singing and dancing, joy is like the sea, and the entire Chonghua Hall is soaked in prosperity.
There are several pots of Lingbo Narcissus and Baozhu Camellia in the hall. They are as white as spring snow and as red as the sun. Smelled by the heating, the thriving flowers become more fragrant and refreshing. Under the most prosperous pot of Baozhu Camellia, sitting
Showing the King of Qinghe and his wife, Yu Yin and Jing Xian sit on either side of Xuan Qing. He is a man with outstanding grace in the prosperous age. They are the gentle and beautiful concubines who accompany him. Looking from a distance, they look like
One flower and two branches, extremely plump. At that time, Jingxian was about to give birth, and her belly was bloated. She was wearing an Alizarin Red Peony Dawn Moon Palace dress, which made her skin whiter than snow. She looked slightly plump, and she was wearing a purple butterfly on one side.
Yu Yin, who was wearing a flowery and embroidered long dress, could not help but look a little thin and desolate. Every time a maid served delicious food and wine, between the two concubines, they would respectfully serve the pregnant Jing Xian first. I felt a little sad, Yu Yin and Jing Xian
One can imagine his status in Prince Qinghe's palace, and with Yu Yin's character, life will definitely be difficult.
I was concentrating when Yu Han in my arms whispered in my ear: "Aunt Jingxian is even more beautiful."
Even a child can tell the difference between success and failure, not to mention the fact that the palace is accustomed to people with red hair and white hair. I gently stroked Yu Han's cheek and said, "Second aunt is also very beautiful today."
Yuhan chuckled and said childishly: "My aunt smiles beautifully, but she rarely smiles." He suddenly slipped off my lap, ran to Jingxian with a smile, held her hand and laughed.
Without stopping, he stretched out his hand to touch Jingxian's belly curiously.
Xuan Ling saw it interestingly, smiled and whispered in my ear: "Yu Han likes You's children so much when he is still young, I am afraid he is destined."
The beads hanging down from Bu Yao hit my hot ears coolly. I smiled lightly and said, "Cousins, we are naturally destined."
Before he finished speaking, he could only hear the chaotic sound of "clanging" the konghou. Following the sound, he saw Yu Han curiously playing with a handful of konghou in the musician's hand, enjoying himself.
"Be careful of hurting your hand." Xuan Qing hugged Yu Han in his arms and carefully inspected his delicate fingers. When he saw that they were fine, Fang smiled and said, "If you like the konghou, you can ask the musician to play it for you."
With a quiet smile, Jingxian stretched out her hand to put Yu Han's small hand in her soft and warm palm, "If Han'er likes it, can you listen to it with your aunt playing the konghou?"
I understand the nature of a child, and I also like Jing Xian, so I clapped my hands and praised her.
Jingxian stood up gracefully, her long alizarin red dress was carried by her figure, and floated as lightly as the clouds, reflecting her round and bright face like the fifteen bright moon, giving her a unique kind of clear and pure beauty.
She holds a twenty-five-stringed black lacquered and gold-plated harp in her left hand, and slowly twists it with her fingers. She stretches her sleeves, lowers her eyebrows and plays the strings. As she begins to sing, she can only feel the quiet scene of the bright moon shining softly for thousands of miles.
The strings are low, just like a magnolia blooming slowly under the night wind. The calyx is slightly open, and the night dew is slightly cool, and it is unique under the clear moonlight. Sometimes all the strings are plucked together, as if the warm spring breeze is blowing on the face, and the east wind is strong overnight, urging it to bloom.
Countless purples and reds fill the garden with spring scenery, and it seems that you can still hear the chirping of birds, the singing of orioles, and the dancing of swallows. After playing for a long time, the sound gradually deepens, and the speed has the meaning of killing. The cold rain is falling, the cold is biting, all the flowers have been killed, and the color of the remaining spring is old. So low
After repeating it several times, even the hearts of the listeners are infinitely lonely. When the strings are played one after another, the warm spring sun becomes clear again, and the magnolia stands alone under the sun, with a graceful appearance. The people at the table are as if they are deeply smelling the faint scent of the incense burner.
The sweet and pure fragrance of lilies that escapes makes everyone feel intoxicated. Unexpectedly, after the end of spring, there is still such a scene of unbeatable flowers. A wisp of the warm fragrance of pearl camellia faintly floats into the heart. When breathing, I only feel the sweetness and tranquility. When is the sound of the konghou?
The pause is unconscious, only when you hear the soft echo, you know that the song is over, and your mind is still floating in the clouds.
Jingxian leaned forward with great effort, and the light of the flowers and candles was flickered by the singing girl's fluttering clothes. All she could see was that she looked calm and contented under the water-like light. Her eyes were filled with joy as she looked at Xuanqing. Her face was softer and more beautiful than what she had seen before.
Xuan Qing nodded lightly, "You are a little better than before. I have told you to take care of your fetuses and don't just focus on your konghou skills."
Jingxian's cheeks were slightly red, "I know that the prince likes to listen, so practicing a few songs is not too strenuous." She lowered her head and caressed her bulging belly, and smiled gracefully, "The child seems to like to listen too."
Xuan Qing looked at her belly with soft eyes and said gently: "You are tired too, please sit down and rest first."
Jingxian smiled softly, looked at Yu Yin aside and said, "Sister, please give way."
Yu Yin had been holding the white jade wine glass in a daze, and suddenly realized that his seat was blocking Jing Xian's way, so he had to stand up and give way, "Concubine Jing, be careful." Yu Yin's voice was low and weak, and was soon drowned out by the singing and dancing music, without any trace of emotion at all.
smell.
After filling our stomachs with wine and food, the palace ladies served desserts one by one, all of which were the favorites of the concubines. The imperial concubine’s golden bird’s nest, the concubine De’s cherry wine, and Yunrong’s red date blood swallow.
Drink the inula flower soup.
Inula flower soup is made from Inula flowers, honey and Xinjiang. It is mainly used to treat liver qi and blood stagnation. It not only has a refreshing fragrance, but also has beneficial effects. When Meizhuang was still alive, Wen Shichu also often used this soup to regulate her body. De Fei
When he saw it, he sighed softly: "When I saw this soup, I remembered the scene when Concubine Huiyi was alive. Concubine Shu is really thoughtful."
I gently scooped up the flower soup and stroked the soft hair on the top of Yurun's head, "Run'er is still younger. When he grows up, I will also tell him to eat more things that his biological mother likes." I paused and laughed: "
My sister is not used to this taste, otherwise she is used to it, and it is very good for health."
I was about to drink it when I suddenly saw Yu Han hiding behind the Panlong Golden Pillar and refusing to come out. I quickly waved to him, "Han'er, why are you hiding there?"
Ping Niang was so anxious that the tip of her nose was sweating. She smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness is naughty and refuses to drink soup."
Yu Han poked half of his head out from behind the pillar, stuck out his tongue and said, "I don't want to drink it. The soup is crumbly and I don't like it."
Ping Niang coaxed, "Your Highness, drink it quickly. Drinking it cold will hurt your stomach."
Yu Han kept shaking his head and refused, and walked around in circles behind the pillar. Ping Niang was so anxious that she called "little ancestor" repeatedly. Yu Han was naughty, and Yu Run was happy to see it, and her eyes widened.
Her eyes were fixed on her, and her mouth was "giggling". The concubines were also interested in watching, but the silent concubine Rong, who had been sitting next to the concubine, was as transfixed as Yu Run, and her complexion was as pale as the dark robe on her body.
Cyan palace dress with dark patterns of pomegranate, red and peony.
Yu Han was acting naughty, the palace was warm, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead unconsciously. Jing Xian waved to him from a distance and smiled, "Han'er, can Auntie feed you?"
Yuhan liked Jingxian the most today. He rushed to her side and shouted: "I want to be fed by my aunt, I want to be fed by my aunt."
Jingxian held the silk and gently wiped Yuhan's sweat away, and warned softly: "What if I fell down while running so fast? Please sit next to my aunt."
Yu Han was very obedient and sat upright, holding Jingxian's skirt and looking at her with a smile on her face. Jingxian took the blue and white jade cup from Ping Niang's hand, scooped up the slightly golden soup with a red gold spoon,
Blowing gently again and again. She looked soft and seemed a little worried. She scooped up a spoonful and put it in her mouth to test the temperature. She felt dissatisfied. She picked up another spoonful and blew it carefully before feeding it to Yu Han's lips.
"Han'er, you can drink it." She said with a smile, but before she finished her words, she frowned, as if in great pain, and dark red blood foam flowed from the corner of her lips, and drop by drop melted into her alizarin red
In the palace attire, he disappeared in an instant.
Yu Han turned pale with fear, grabbed her hand and cried, "Aunt! Aunt! What's wrong with you?"
Jingxian was speechless, vomiting blood in her mouth, her face was pale and stiff, her body fell softly into Xuanqing's arms, and the white jade cup in her hand suddenly slipped. Xuanqing didn't know what happened, and his face was so anxious
Tieqing hugged Jingxian and asked: "Imperial Physician! Where is the Imperial Physician?"
Yu Yin hurriedly stood up, her foot slipped suddenly, and she almost slipped. Bin'er hurriedly supported her, glanced at the ground, and exclaimed: "It's not good, Concubine Jing is blushing!"