April 12th is my birthday. Ever since the news that Xuan Ling wanted to celebrate my birthday came out, the threshold of Tangli Palace has almost been broken through. Everyone from the noble to the humble to the humblest has come to change their clothes in person. Congratulations and a generous gift. Swallowing novels www. Although Concubine Hua is not on good terms with me, she has done everything in her honorable dealings. Even the ministers and eunuchs serving in the palace have come through my palace. Ingratiation. People in the harem are the best at flattering and flattering those who are favored. What’s more, I have just become a noble concubine, and I am pregnant, so the natural scenery is unlimited.
"The spring breeze is so proud that horses' hooves are so fast that I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day." This is probably how I feel proud.
Welcoming and sending off like this, smiling while dealing with it, inevitably made me feel bored and tired. I wanted to go boating in Taiye Pond several times to relax, but Liu Zhu and Huanbi stopped me. They kept saying that the wind on the lake was strong and it would not be good to get cold. Think about it, There are no lotus flowers in the April Pond, only jade railings built from the Fang Pond. No matter how beautiful it is, it has lost its natural look. I have done this several times and I am too lazy to go out again.
The day before his birthday, Xuan Ling specially received the congratulatory gifts in person, including a spread of gold scraps, a large plate of five-color concentric knots, a mandarin duck with thousands of gold and brocade, a night pearl for his pillow, and a fragrant green fur bead. On the shop floor, there are two pieces of fish held in dragon incense, four fingers of fine gold reed rings, a single robe of silk silk, three pieces of incense, a box of jasper ointment, eight pieces of new palace satin of various colors, and various exotic tribute trinkets. one.
I am young after all, and the king gave me the honor and favor of Youlong. I live in a pile of gold and jade, and I am prosperous. My vanity is no less than that of other women. Such precious things that I have never seen before illuminate my palace. It was as bright as day, and I was naturally happy. What made me even more happy was Xuan Ling's intentions. He said happily: "I read "Feiyan Gaiden" a long time ago, and I was very curious whether Emperor Cheng really gave Feiyan these treasures. , I thought that if I became emperor and could afford Fei Yan, I would certainly be able to afford it to you. So I ordered people to search for them, just to give Bo Qing a smile."
My smile was as sweet as a flower, and I said cheerfully: "I have only seen the names of these things, Chenconcubine, in history books. I just thought they were rumors. I didn't expect such things to really exist in the world."
He put a crimson gauze singlet on me and said affectionately: "If I wear this tomorrow, I will surely overwhelm all sentient beings."
The crimson silk singlet with a silver-purple phoenix tail pattern, and the feathers on each tail, shimmered with a peacock blue luster under the sunlight. The luster was dim, but under the sunlight, it must be eye-catching. I chuckled: "Why bother all living beings?" , Huanhuan is not greedy, she only wants to overwhelm Shiro."
He pretended to be overwhelmed and said with a big smile: "I have fallen for you."
At night, after counting the congratulatory gifts from various palaces, Jin Xi said, "No congratulatory gifts were sent from Duqinghe Palace."
I haven't heard this name again for a long time, and I never thought of it deliberately. Now that I heard it, it was related to my birthday. I didn't take it seriously and continued to write on the post, saying: "The six kings are free and easy, naturally. I don’t care about these customs.”
Jinxi also smiled: "I heard that the prince is unique in his actions, so if he doesn't do it, it will be nothing. Once he does it, he will become famous and unexpected."
I picked up my pen and dipped it in ink, and when I thought back to the past, I realized that this was the case. I smiled and said, "Really?" So I just laughed it off.
The birthday banquet was held in the Chonghua Hall of Shanglin Garden. The palaces and pavilions here are splendid and the scenery is pleasant. It is such a pleasure to enjoy the picturesque scenery while drinking and having a party. The only drawback is that the Chonghua Hall is very far away from Taiye Pond. Far away, there is no water view to be seen.
This day was simply my stage, flying among the concubines and concubines, flying like butterflies. The palace was full of people, and all they faced me were expressions, overflowing smiles. I had no intention of paying attention to how many people were behind this smile.
Is it sincerity or a curse? If you are sincere, you will be able to share this joy with me, but if you are cursed, my glory and pride will only make them more uncomfortable. For me, this is already an excellent revenge on them.
After the high-sounding congratulations were said, the harp, harp and harp were played, the dancers danced gracefully, and the singers sang. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and wine, and everyone was happy. Today's singing and dancing beauties are all newly elected to the palace.
She is under sixteen, with a petite and simple face, not coquettish, so as not to overwhelm the guest and take away the true meaning of the song and dance. Such young girls dressed neatly in colorful silk clothes sing and dance, which is particularly pleasing to the eye.
This is the first time Meizhuang has attended such a grand banquet after recovering from illness. Her body has recovered very well, but she has become slightly thinner and her face is calmer. She sits silently in the banquet like a calm lake of still water.
Drinking alone.
Today's Meizhuang is no longer the high-spirited and proud scene it once was. It was a matter of honor and favor, but it was also a matter of thirty years from Hedong to Thirty years from Hexi. There is no guarantee of stability. Thinking about it, she also understands, so even if she comes back, her temper will become worse.
Reserved and low-key, as if he no longer wants to attract attention.
Only I know how the angry, depressed anger is burning in her heart.
After half-drinking, I felt tired from singing and dancing. I saw everyone there, but Xuanqing, the king of Qinghe, was not here, and no one knew where he was. Xuan Ling just smiled and said, "This sixth brother doesn't know where he is."
I don't want to pay attention to it. He is nothing more than an uncle and sister-in-law to me. Even if he is the only one who sees and unravels my hidden heartache, even if he has some indescribable affection for me, I can only pretend to be ignorant.
, just like how we treat Wen Shichu.
The people in the mountains are like Du Ruo, and I am not the lonely and blooming Du Ruo in the deep valleys of the mountains, but a branch of begonia folded in my hand on the horizon of the Emperor's Yao Pond. Famous flowers have owners, not to mention people! They are all unchangeable; they are powerless, and there is no need to go.
Change.
But in the midst of sadness and loss in the palace, I always recall the bright sunset at the corner of the Tung Blossom Terrace and the last season of lotus flowers in the summer night lake. The sweet fragrance that bloomed too enthusiastically and is about to decay seems to still be there.
The tip of the nose is solidified.
While I was in a trance, I saw the bustle of the crowd. King Runan's royal concubine, He, was sitting in a corner with a gloomy expression but said nothing. I stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Is the princess feeling unwell?"
Seeing that it was me, she looked slightly embarrassed and tried her best to lower her voice and said, "I've lost my decency and my heartache has happened again."
I nodded in understanding, took her hand under the pretext of changing clothes, and went to the side hall where no one was around to help her rest. Concubine He said apologetically: "Your Majesty's birthday, I have spoiled your Majesty's happiness."
I smiled and said gently: "Princess, please don't say that. Who doesn't have three plagues and six diseases? Just take medicine and be cured." Then I asked, "Does Princess take the Heavenly King Baoxin Pill on weekdays?" She nodded in agreement.
I immediately waved Mingliu Zhu back to get the medicine and said, "Princess, please be patient for a moment, and the medicine will be brought soon." I poured warm water for her to take it myself.
She was half grateful and half bewildered, "I really don't dare to be a laboring queen."
I said: "Outside the palace, I and the princess are monarchs and ministers, but inside they are close relatives. How can we talk about working hard or not? The prince is fighting abroad, and the princess should take care of herself."
I was suddenly attracted to the center of her eyebrows, which had a bright red color that was exactly the same as my eyebrows. I couldn't help but wonder: "Is this makeup also popular outside the palace?"
She smiled calmly: "Nowadays, it is popular in the palace and everywhere to use 'beautiful pear makeup' as a means of beauty. It can not only imitate the beauty of the empress, but also seek harmony between husband and wife. It is a good story."
Even though I am proud of myself, I am naturally happy and contented when I hear such words.
Soon the medicine was brought, and He's face improved after taking it. She smiled and said: "I often hear that the empress is the most favored by the emperor, but she is so easy-going, no wonder the emperor likes her so much." King Runan has a cold and cold nature.
The princess is a very kind and gentle person, which really impressed me.
Just like this, Concubine He was originally strong and healthy, but she suffered from heartache when she gave birth to her son, so she was lingering and lingering for a long time. I am also pregnant, and when I talk about the heir, I can't help but talk about it.
After talking for a long time, the two became very attached to each other.
King Runan is the most powerful force behind Concubine Hua. I have always been very wary of him. Unexpectedly, today by chance, I found Concubine He's popularity and I fell in love with him. However, I fell in love with him again. After all, she is King Runan's true concubine. My closeness
Then he quietly concealed some reservations. It wasn't until Xuan Ling sent someone to invite him and agreed to come to my palace to sit and chat from time to time that he dispersed.
When he sat down again, someone from the palace came to invite him: "The Sixth Prince has prepared a gift to celebrate the birthday of your concubine at the Taiye Pond. Please watch it with your Majesty and your concubine."
Xuan Ling smiled: "Lao Liu is full of ideas. I don't know what he has planned this time. Let's go and have a look."
So everyone and the stars walked towards the Taiye Pond. From a distance, they saw a tall brocade curtain surrounding the Taiye Pond, dancing gently in the wind, which was very beautiful. It was just that the curtain blocked the view of the Taiye Pond, which was just gorgeous.
, and really can’t see anything.
The surroundings were strangely quiet. I glanced at Xuan Ling in confusion. He also looked very puzzled. He just looked around with a smile. Suddenly, hundreds of kites appeared in the sky, with thousands of colors, flying all over the sky. They were dazzling and dazzling.
It was overwhelming. Screams, admirations, and cheers were heard all around.
Xuan Ling devoted himself to me so much, and I felt happy in my heart.
While I was immersed in watching, suddenly Jinxi came up to say hello, and Yingying said: "I am very happy, please fly a kite to pray for blessings." She handed the thread to my hand - just for show. Of course, an internal prison officer had already pulled the thread.
All I had to do was pull it on. I held it with a smile, and the kite flew far away into the sky. It turned out to be a huge and colorful Zhai phoenix, brilliant and dazzling. It matched the silver-purple phoenix tail pattern on my body.
The gauze single clothes complement each other beautifully. The cheers and cheers fill my ears, and I don’t even feel like I’m smiling.
Suddenly there was a crisp whistle, and the splendid curtains surrounding the Taiye Pond all fell to the ground with a "hoo!". The scene in front of them was so unexpected that everyone who was originally disturbed by the kite fell silent. Like this
The beautiful scenery is usually breathtaking.
In April, even lotus leaves were rarely seen in the past. In the past, Taiye Pond was just an empty pool of clear water. But at this moment, a lake full of snow-white white lotuses were floating in the clear water, like lamps of mutton-fat white jade.
It floats on top of it. The morning sun shines brightly, and the clear dew on the flowers refracts the dazzling light. It is as beautiful as clouds and rosy clouds, as bright as brocade. The wind curls, the green leaves are in the fields, and the two figures reflected in the broken shadows of the waves are not inferior to the brilliance of the flowers.
, not to mention the background of a prosperous and glorious life.
Looking up from afar, Xuan Qing walked slowly. He had no other musical instruments in his hands. He just used his hands as a clasp to his lips and played a song called "Phoenix Flying". The flying phoenix and the sonorous sound are probably the song of all women in the world.
Dream. His playing and melody are also simple and clear, like the gentle breeze coming from the lake, whirling and turning into people's hearts in the silent wonder. For him, the flying phoenix is a simple and persistent pursuit.
For me, it was just a beautiful dream in girlhood, and it was not suitable to continue to indulge in the deep palace. I have already seen the shattered corner of Meizhuang.
His whistle playing gradually became lower and lower, and when it stopped, he slowly walked in front of Xuan Ling and me. His smile towards me was also innocent. He had put enough thought into it, so what he gave me to congratulate me was a most ordinary gift.
Then one sentence: "The lake is filled with lotus flowers to congratulate the concubine Wan on her birthday."
I saw him celebrating my birthday so solemnly, and when I recalled the little portrait of him that day, I felt uneasy. However, after all, in front of others, his expression was polite and decent, "Your Majesty, I am very grateful for your trouble."
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As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Ling laughed heartily: "I just asked you to come up with novel ideas to celebrate Wan Guifei's birthday. I didn't expect you to do it so well that even I would be surprised." When he said this, I felt relieved.
Xuan Qing's smile was very gentle, but there was a look of neglect in his eyes: "My brother is just a rich and idle man, and he only knows this. The emperor knows this, otherwise he wouldn't ask me to do it."
Xuan Ling naturally smiled proudly, and I couldn't help but feel moved. Xuan Qing was so informal, but he actually cared about it in his heart. Mrs. Yu'e's son was fighting on the battlefield, and as the most beloved son of the late emperor, he only put his affection for his brother besides government affairs.
It’s not without sadness that you put so much thought into your favorite concubine’s birthday.
My face was hidden behind the thin silk gauze, and a clear and understanding smile appeared on the corner of my mouth: "I just don't know how to make the lotus bloom in this weather?"
He looked at me, with a hint of unnoticeable warmth in his eyes: "The lotus roots have been buried a long time ago, and the water from the nearest hot spring outside the palace is directed to the Taiye Pool, so that the flowers can bloom."
My eyes swept over his figure and landed on Xuan Ling, and I said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." My voice was joyful, and my smile was charming. At this moment, it seemed that everything in my life was going as it should.
It was Xuan Ling who thanked me. Of course, I also understood that Xuan Ling was just an instruction, and Xuan Qing was the one who really put his thoughts into it. Today’s kite is just that, and the lotus. I suddenly remembered the time at the end of August last year.
, the bunch of lotus flowers that have bloomed to the end.
Of course he remembered it.
And I can't say much or do anything. In the eyes of others, he is just a noble man from Tianhuang whom I have only met at palace banquets. All his intentions are just because of Xuan Ling. But what I understand and
Understand, others can never know and understand. So I just nodded slightly when my eyes passed over him like a shadow in the wind. He also looked back at me and smiled at the lotus flowers in the lake.
We have nothing to do with each other.
In fact, deep down in my heart, I am also afraid. I keep my identity in mind all the time, because I remember it, and because I have unintentionally peeked into Xuan Qing's secret, and because I understand that the affection I can hardly expect is that he can easily give it to him.
His unknown wife. So I felt sorry for myself and deliberately distanced myself from him.
Xuanqing is different from Wen Shichu. I have always been aware of Wen Shichu's feelings and never paid attention to them. To me, they are just like an ordinary leaf on a tree. I just know where it is. It doesn't matter when a leaf falls.
I care, even if one day he disappears. So there is no need to be afraid, I just don’t want him to think too much, which will be of no benefit to others or myself.
As for Xuan Qing, he is my husband's younger brother. There are many room and opportunities for us to meet each other in the future. What's more, because he understands me, he also knows not to trouble me. He only gives me some relief when I can't help my sadness. That's all.
His self-control and understanding made me feel a little sympathetic to him.
Xuan Ling was very proud today and said loudly: "The battle in the southwest has been won, and the army has returned to the court. Naturally, I will reward all the generals based on their merits." He looked back at me, with a smile on his face and said: "Your brother Zhen Heng is back.
On the day of the meeting, I will make him the general of Fengguo and give him the opportunity to marry the Xue family. How about it?" For such an honor, I naturally want to thank you. Xuan Ling said it loudly, and everyone present heard it, but my eyes suddenly changed.
, the look on Lingrong's face was shocked when she saw her sitting next to Liu Shenbin, but immediately she just remained silent and stunned.
Maybe Lingrong can understand that those subtle teenage feelings between her and her brother that even I can't fathom will eventually end within the four red walls of the harem. Miserable and miserable, they each get married, no matter what
Must cry.
She couldn't bear it in her heart, but the queen continued with a smile, "You are already a noble concubine, and your father is a high official in the court. Naturally, the female relatives in the family must also have a title. I have issued a decree to make your mother the third grade.
Mrs. Changjun." As she spoke, her eyes swept across Concubine Hua's carefully decorated face.
Concubine Hua's mother was also the wife of the third-rank Hanoi County. Concubine Hua once asked Xuan Ling to make her mother the wife of the second-rank mansion. This was an honor only available to the family members of the fourth concubine. Therefore, the queen strongly opposed it.
She failed to get the title. Because of this, Concubine Hua lost her face so much that she was incompatible with the queen. Now that my mother got the title so easily, she will naturally resent me even more.
But for me, the glory and glory of this day have reached its peak.
Looking up, I see a pond full of lotus flowers. The lotus leaves touch the sky and are infinitely blue. The lotuses reflect the sun with extraordinary purity. The water ripples softly, creating thousands of gorgeous brilliance, reflecting the stream of light thousands of times.
Here, my life is colorful and unparalleled.
Flowers are blooming, fire is cooking oil, this is what good days are like.
Note:
1. The phoenix is flying and its sound is sonorous: describing the deep love between husband and wife.