A few days passed like this, and suddenly one day it was quiet at dusk, and the sky was gradually darkening. Liu Zhu and Huanbi were quietly called into the inner hall, and they quickly helped me put on Huanbi's palace maid's clothes, and half-twisted my bun.
Decorated with silk flowers, most of their faces were covered. www. Seeing their confused looks, looking around and seeing no one around, Fang whispered softly: "I'm going to Cunju Hall to see the young master of Meizhuang."
Liu Zhu was surprised and said: "Why do you want to go so suddenly? Didn't the emperor say that no one is allowed to see the young master of Meizhuang without an edict?"
Huanbi also advised: "Miss, please don't go. There is no preparation in such a hurry."
I buttoned the buttons on my clothes and said, "Aren't we getting ready at the moment? Huanbi, you are my maidservant. Not many people in the palace have seen you, so the impression is naturally not deep, so I will claim to be your maid."
Jin Xi took her to Cunju Hall to deliver food. I have already prepared everything there and am just waiting for the guards who are guarding me at night to sneak in. Naturally, it is foolproof."
Liu Zhu was still worried, "Miss, if you are found to be guilty of deceiving the emperor, you can't just reduce your salary. Besides, you don't need to take this risk now that your family is prosperous."
I checked my appearance in the mirror and saw that my appearance was different from before. As long as I lowered my head and walked, no one would notice it. I said, "I want to go to both Shengjuanlong and Bulong. The emperor has already chosen tonight.
It's a perfect opportunity to have An Meiren attend your bed." I turned around and said to Huanbi, "You stay alone in the inner hall, don't let anyone see you. Liuzhu went to the hall to guard against the wind, and no one was allowed to enter.
Inner hall. I asked Jinxi to come out with me."
While talking, he had already walked outside the door. Ignoring the astonished expressions of Liu Zhu Huanbi and the others, he quietly turned out.
Jin Xi was already waiting outside, just to take the palace maid out. When she walked to the door of the hanging flower ceremony, she heard a guard accompanying her smiling and saying to Jin Xi: "Auntie, where are you going? Oh, isn't this Miss Huanbi? Auntie.
If you go out with the girl, the young master must have asked you to do something important."
Jin Xi said: "That's right, I'm rushing out."
The guard hurriedly gave way and said flatteringly: "Yes, the servants will not interfere with the aunt and the girl."
After walking a few feet away, Fang and Jin Xi looked at each other, couldn't help but smile, and said, "It seems I look quite similar."
Jinxi also smiled, "Miss Huanbi's figure is somewhat similar to that of the young master. If we look closely at the appearance, the girl's eyes are the most similar to the young master."
My face darkened slightly and I just said, "Maybe it's because we've been together for a long time."
Jin Xi probably felt that she had made a mistake and did not dare to say any more. She walked silently for a while, then left Yongxiang and entered Shanglin Garden. Surrounded by several rockeries, there were two small rooms, which were originally for concubines.
It was a place for changing clothes. Jin Xi whispered: "Slave, please accompany the young master to go in and change clothes. Eunuch Yun is waiting inside."
I sighed, "I hope what happened today was just a waste of my efforts." Seeing Jin Xi's respectful silence, she only said earnestly: "Go ahead. Be careful."
Immediately she changed her clothes and came out, she was in her former concubine's true self, with only her temple hair half hanging down to cover her face, and her hair with more beaded flowers, which looked more like a homely outfit.
He stood up and held Xiao Yunzi's hand and walked towards the remote road. Passing through the dense bamboo forest, he reached the back door of Feng Shuyi's Yunzhao Hall. Someone had already been there to meet him, and he went straight into Feng Shuyi's side hall. Even half of the unexpected people were there.
Not seeing it, Fang Anxin felt a lot more relieved. Through the gauze curtain, he saw Feng Shuyi sitting alone with her head lowered and playing with a small dress. She smiled and said, "Sister, she's in such a good mood."
Feng Shuyi was startled when she heard the sound and hurriedly raised her head. When she saw it was me, she stood up with a smile and greeted her: "Why did you come so quietly? I was shocked."
I picked up the curtain and stepped forward and said: "After dinner, I was wandering around. I happened to pass behind my sister's Yunzhao Palace and wanted to come in and have a look at my sister. I didn't expect to disturb you."
She sat down with me and Ning He smiled and said: "What's the fuss? It's nothing. I made a small dress to give to Yu Shu and Di Ji. What do you think?"
I took it and looked at it carefully. Feng Shuyi was about to call someone in to serve tea, but I quickly stopped her and said, "No, I'm not busy. I just want to have a nice chat with my sister. When those minions came in, they ruined our interest in talking."
Feng Shuyi thought for a while and said: "That's right. I also think they are very restrained when they are here. It's not like I restrain them, but it seems like they restrain me. It's really funny."
The wind blew through the bamboo leaves behind the palace, rustling like a heavy rain. I smiled and said, "Sister, it's so peaceful."
After sitting quietly chatting with Feng Shuyi for a while, the sky gradually darkened. I guessed what was going on in Yingxintang. Although everything was ready, I didn't know whether Concubine Hua and Cao Jieyu would take advantage of this loophole, so I couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Opposite me, Feng Shuyi sat quietly, chattering about some trivial things about the emperor's concubine and the emperor's eldest son. These interesting things between the children slowly eased my slightly uneasy mood. I focused on her, she was indeed a dignified and kind woman, with facial features
She is delicate and graceful, with a calm and serene attitude in every frown and smile. Her intelligence and beauty are both inconspicuous. No matter how much you notice her, she just has the temperament of an ordinary lady, a homely easy-going and friendly kind.
Among the concubines, she never stood out, nor did she deliberately compete for favor. Occasionally, her eyes showed a hint of intelligence, and she quickly lowered her head, disappearing among the crowd. I suddenly thought that she was probably such a shameless person.
Instead of being someone who easily causes trouble, he quietly lives in a corner of the harem, lost in the various quarrels among the concubines.
Although she has been in the palace for a long time and her rank is second only to the imperial concubine, she is also joined by Lu Zhaoyi and Li Xiurong, followed closely by the concubine Xingui.
The courtesy is far superior to that of Lu Zhaoyi, Li Xiurong and others who have long since fallen out of favor. Generally speaking, such a woman who does not attract attention can always impress people with gentleness and elegance. She has the edge to protect her own safety but not sharpness, and does not provoke provocation from others.
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I smile to myself, but in this harem, many people have hidden talents, just like the person in front of me. If she is truly worthless and has no self-defense skills, how can she remain as a beautiful lady under the concubine Hua?
He has been in the position of Yi for many years.
There was a sudden noise outside the hall. It seemed that many people had barged in together, shouting and shouting. But they were not heading towards Feng Shuyi's Yunzhao Hall, but seemed to be heading to the Cunju Hall next to it.
An imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and sure enough, he just said: "It seems like something big happened?"
Feng Shuyi was calm, and the aunt in charge Han Zhu came in and reported: "Concubine Hua is here. It seems that Aunt Jinxi, who is next to Young Master Jieyu, just wanted to take someone to deliver something to Young Master Meizhuang. There was some misunderstanding."
Woolen cloth."
Feng Shuyi looked at me in surprise and said, "It's the person next to you."
I just said calmly: "I sent Jinxi to deliver some things. It must not be a big deal. I won't go out yet. If you see me, I'm afraid things will become even more unclear."
Feng Shuyi knew the relationship between me and Concubine Hua, and said: "Don't rush out to meet us. I think Concubine Hua will not be in the mood to meet us at this moment. It's best to wait and see how things change before going out."
She and Feng Shuyi stood in front of the window and listened quietly to the movement outside the window. It was Fangruo's voice, saying respectfully: "Jin Xi just wants to ask the slave to hand over some daily necessities and food to Shen Changzai. Since there is a lot of things, I will bring him with me." I took two slaves from Tangli Palace to the outer room together, but I did not see the young master greeting the young master."
Jinxi was also humble, "As Aunt Fangruo said, this slave is just sending some things here on my mistress's order, and has not violated the emperor's will to meet the mistress of Meizhuang."
Concubine Hua's soft smile was full of tact, "Didn't you say that Jin Xi, you brought two people here? Why are there only you and the one next to you now? Is there another one? Could it be that you are busy with business and don't have time to see me."
Jin Xi's voice was slightly panicked, "This...that is the maid Pin'er in Tangli Palace. I will let her go back first."
Concubine Hua laughed dryly and said: "Really? Then I don't have to talk nonsense with you here. I heard that someone secretly entered Cunju Hall to visit the forbidden concubine, which was inconsistent with the palace regulations, so I came here to check it out. .”
Fangruo just tried to persuade her with kind words, "The young master of Meizhuang has been banned from entering the house. The emperor has decreed that he should be under supervision. How can anyone go in and have a private meeting with the young master?"
Concubine Hua sneered and deliberately raised her voice and said, "That's not necessarily the case. There are many people in this palace who are proud of their favor. I'm sure someone will eat the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard."
My face changed color slightly, and Concubine Hua was too arrogant. She kept saying this to her face and behind her back.
Feng Shuyi glanced at me and said, "Concubine Hua seems to be suspicious that you are in Cunju Hall. Why don't you go out and explain clearly now."
I just quietly hid behind the window and said, "Don't worry, if you go out now, where will the majesty of Concubine Hua go? If you don't let her go in and search, I'm afraid she will falsely accuse me after hearing unfounded rumors. This time."
Feng Shuyi was silent for a moment and said: "Concubine Hua seems to be very aggressive in her behavior recently, but she has lost her usual sense of proportion."
A smile appeared at the corner of my mouth, and I said lightly: "What kind of sense of propriety was there in the past? Compared with today, it's just a fifty-step smile. In the past, she had everything. Today, she has to rush to regain the lost ground, and it is inevitable to rush forward. It's human nature." But I secretly wondered in my heart that even though Concubine Hua was rushing forward, Cao Qinmo was cautious and thoughtful. Even though I deliberately let Huanbi go to report, how could Concubine Hua come so quickly. She is Concubine Hua's. Didn't the right-hand man pay close attention to her? Or did they trust Huanbi too much. They always vaguely felt that there was something wrong with the joints. Could it be that Cao Qinmo deliberately manipulated Concubine Hua Haohao to come here? Maybe she didn't want Hua Haohao to come. The concubine got up so quickly. She felt a sudden surge of energy in her body, and things she couldn't figure out before suddenly became clear.
If the use of Emperor Wen Yi to frame me was not done by Cao Qinmo himself, then it was Concubine Hua who was the mastermind. In the past, it seemed that Cao Qinmo loved his only daughter very much. Who would harm his own daughter to gain favor, but Emperor Wen Yi was not Concubine Hua's biological child, so she would not really care for her. Recalling what happened in Shende Hall that day, there were clues to be found, but I was not aware of it that day. I was afraid that there would be a rift between them. Unknown.
I smiled calmly. From this point of view, this game is more complicated.
However, all these are just conjectures on my part. I am only focusing on the affairs of Meizhuang at the moment. The relationship between Cao Qinmo and Concubine Hua will be carefully discussed in the future.
The dispute outside the palace gradually became fierce. Jinxi and Fangruo just knelt and did not dare to let Concubine Hua in. I nuzzled at Hanzhu. She had been an aunt in the palace for a long time. She had never seen any kind of battle, so she immediately bowed her knees and resigned.
, hurriedly ran towards the emperor's Yiyuan Hall through the back door.
Feng Shuyi just nodded and smiled: "Sister Jieyu seems to like going to the theater."
I smiled at her and said, "People are watching a play, and the play is also watching people. If you sit under the stage and watch, maybe you will be in the play before long."
Feng Shuyi lowered her voice and spoke in a low voice: "My sister's plays always delight people's hearts. You and I can sing together. Even though I can't get on the stage, I will definitely play the drums and pull the strings for my sister. What does my sister think?"
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I smiled: "Thank you so much, sister."
She sighed in a low voice, seemingly unable to hear the inflection of her tone, and could only look out the window in concentration, "I once had a chance to become a concubine, does my sister know?" Her voice gradually became sluggish: "I'm afraid that in this life, I won't be able to live without her.
Then, I will have no choice but to end my old life as a partial concubine."
Although my words were low, I could hear every word clearly: "Sister, don't worry. The position of the fourth concubine is still vacant, and the position of the first-class concubine is also vacant. Sister is kind and will surely be crowned concubine one day."
Her smile seemed to have a sense of stability, but it was just as peaceful and peaceful as usual, "With my sister, what should I worry about? My sister's future honors and favors will probably be beyond my reach."
My smile froze on my cheeks and I said lightly, "I hope it's as my sister said."
It is true that Feng Shuyi and I are on good terms. Apart from Meizhuang and Lingrong, Shi Meiren certainly took the opportunity to flatter me, but Chun Changzai is still young, so only Feng Shuyi can say more than half of an intimate word.
Counting the time until Xuan Ling would arrive, it suddenly became quiet outside, and the two parties who had been arguing knelt down to ask for permission to pick him up.
I smiled knowingly, and Fang Shiran followed Feng Shuyi out.
With a smile on my face, I knelt down to say goodbye. Xuan Ling stretched out his hand to help me, "Are you here too?"
I said: "I am talking to Empress Shuyi to relieve my boredom." After saying that, I bowed to Concubine Hua and saluted, with a smile on my face: "Empress Jin'an."
Concubine Hua suddenly saw me, her face suddenly turned white, she almost gasped, and couldn't help but said: "Why are you here?"
I said respectfully: "Didn't you hear clearly what I said when I returned to the emperor? I am keeping company with Empress Shuyi."
She could hardly believe it. Her eyes instantly swept across Jinxi and towards Cunju Hall. The arrogance she had just now disappeared.
Jinxi said to me: "The young master asked me to find my servant easily, but it turned out that I came to Empress Shuyi quietly. I have no choice but to send the things that the young master ordered to the young master of Meizhuang first."
I smiled and said to Concubine Hua: "I just heard a huge battle in Feng Shuyi's palace. I thought something big happened, but I was so scared that I didn't dare to come out. It's really rude." As I said that, I put my hand on my chest, like
It was as if he had been frightened.
Xuan Ling's eyes were gentle as usual, but there was a careless coldness hidden in his tone: "Concubine Hua is not in Mixiu Palace, what are you doing here?"
Concubine Hua forced herself to calm down and said: "I heard that someone broke into Cunju Hall to visit the forbidden concubines, so I came here to take a look."
Xuan Ling looked at her calmly, "Do you have a warrant from the Queen?"
Concubine Hua was even more embarrassed. She shook her head slightly and said in a stiff tone, "I came in a hurry and didn't have time to ask for the queen's order."
Xuan Ling's eyes already had a serious meaning, and he said coldly: "When I banned Shen Chang, I ordered that no one can visit the Shen family except according to my will. Have you forgotten?" He paused briefly and said, "Then What are the results of your palace search?"
Concubine Hua's forehead was dripping with cold sweat, "The lady in charge, Fang Ruo, stopped me, but I haven't seen what happened yet."
Xuan Ling smiled slightly, but did not look at Concubine Hua. He only said to Fan Ruo: "Very good, you are worthy of being my royal servant."
Fangruo knelt straight and said loudly: "I will obey the emperor's will and do not dare to violate it." Concubine Hua's expression turned cold for a moment, and she held her waist and stood upright.
When Xuan Ling spoke to Fangruo like this, it was clear that Concubine Hua lost a lot of face.
Feng Shuyi came out to smooth things over and said: "Hua Fei has always been decisive in doing things, and she must have come with evidence. Why not go to Cunju Hall to investigate. Firstly, the empress' trip was not in vain, and secondly, there is something wrong with the matter. Explain. What is the emperor’s intention?”
I gave Feng Shuyi a gentle look, and she was indeed a smart person who knew how to add fuel to the flames. Yingying prostrated and said: "Shen Chang is suffering from imprisonment, and I really can't bear it if Shen Changzai is still guilty of disobeying the imperial edict and conferring a head privately. Please also ask the emperor to send someone to Cunju Hall to investigate and clear Shen Changzai's innocence."
Xuan Ling said without thinking: "Since there is such a noise, it is natural to investigate. Although Shen Changzai has been punished and grounded, he cannot teach her to be humiliated in vain." Then he called Li Chang: "You bring a few capable little eunuchs in and have a good time. Take a look."
Li Chang went there in response, and came out after about half a stick of incense. He said respectfully: "There are only Shen Changzai and her personal maid, and there is no one else."
Concubine Hua's face became paler, and the soles of her feet were slightly weak. Fortunately, a palace maid quickly supported her. Concubine Hua knelt down tremblingly and said, "I am frightened. I misunderstood what others said and that led to such a misunderstanding. I hope that Your Majesty will forgive me."
Xuan Ling just stood with his head raised and said coldly: "I have always known that there are constant rumors and disputes in the harem, but you have been in charge of the Sixth Palace for many years, and you ignored my will and searched the palace indiscriminately. I am very disappointed."
How could Concubine Hua bear such harsh words? She hurriedly knelt her head on the ground and apologized repeatedly.
Xuan Ling's brows frowned unconsciously, and he said in disappointment: "I originally thought that you had changed your mind after you shut yourself up and thought about your mistakes, but you have become more irritable and even worse than before." His tone suddenly changed and he said coldly: " I originally wanted to restore your right to co-manage the Sixth Palace, but today it seems that it is unnecessary."
Concubine Hua trembled when she heard this and looked at Xuan Ling almost in disbelief. The anger and anger in her eyes could hardly be suppressed. In an instant, she looked at me fiercely. I couldn't help but shudder, but I refused to show weakness. He looked back at her with an almost imperceptible arc of pride.
Xuan Ling said impatiently: "You should go back to your own palace and don't cause so many troubles again." Concubine Hua kowtowed heavily, her voice trembling: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Xuan Ling was about to walk away when he turned around and added, "You are not allowed to see Emperor Wen Yi again, otherwise you will spoil my daughter." Concubine Hua was so aggrieved and furious that she almost burst into tears, but she could only hold it back with difficulty. .I turned my head away from looking at her, feeling a little happy in my heart.
Meizhuang, Meizhuang, if you are listening in Cunju Hall, you will naturally feel a little relieved.
Just as he was about to send Xuan Ling out, Feng Shuyi suddenly said: "I have something to say to the Emperor."
Xuan Ling nodded and said, "Shuyi, please tell me."
Feng Shuyi said: "I think that since Shen Changzai is now in the Cunju Hall, and I am in charge of the Chang'an Palace, I naturally have to share the emperor's worries. I think that since Shen Changzai is already in the palace, and Shen Changzai is only banned, I wonder if it can be done." Please ask the emperor to remove half of the guards. Firstly, there is really no need to use the palace guards. Secondly, there are several concubines living in Chang'an Palace. So many guards here are not only inconvenient, but also make people feel uneasy." I said gratefully. Looking at her, she had a peaceful expression, as if she was caring about an ordinary concubine.
Xuan Ling thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay. It's just that you have to take care of me when I'm in your palace."
Feng Shuyi said happily: "I agree to my order."
I walked Xuan Ling out of the ceremony gate, and he gently shook my hand and said, "Fortunately, I didn't involve you."
I shook my head, "I will not put myself in danger, nor will I go against the emperor's will." His eyes were slightly gentle, and I approached him and said, "The emperor is busy with state affairs, and I have asked someone to prepare a ginseng soup. After going to Yiyuan Hall, the emperor can drink it to refresh himself when he returns."
He smiled, "You are always the most considerate."
My face turned red, and I bowed down and sent him off to the bright yellow chariot.
Behind her, Concubine Hua's eyes were reddish, her gaze as sharp as an arrow, and she said angrily: "I was negligent for a moment and fell into your trap!"
I just bowed politely and said, "I don't understand what the empress said. I only know that the empress may not be negligent. The empress is a smart person. She should have heard the story of Yang Xiu's cleverness but was misled by his cleverness in the Three Kingdoms. Do you think so, empress?"
Concubine Hua clenched her fingers and said coldly: "Very good, you are very good at playing tricks on me. It's really my fault that I didn't defeat you earlier. I can't blame anyone else."
I smiled like a beautiful spring breeze blowing on my face. As I spoke, a sapphire on my earring touched my neck. "The empress is joking. Everyone in the harem is a sister serving the emperor. How can the empress say such cold words about whether to overthrow or not?" Come on. If the emperor hears this, he will be angry again, and he will lose the grace that a queen should have."
Concubine Hua was at a loss for words. Seeing that something was not going well, her personal maid hurriedly advised her, "It's getting late. Please go back to the palace to rest first."
I didn't allow her to say anything else, and I no longer wanted to say another word to her, so I said, "Congratulations to my queen."