When I came out of Concubine Duan's Yuhua Pavilion, I had a basket of water-red water chestnuts in my hand, with sharp corners and tender meat. The words of Concubine Duan were still in my ears, "The water chestnuts are beautiful and tender, but they must be chopped first."
The two corners must be removed to taste the hard shell, otherwise it will be easily injured by the sharp corners, and the gain will not be worth the loss.”
I smile, people are not like this, if they want to gain something, they must first avoid harm...
The red sun rose, and there were no clouds in the sky, adding to the feeling of heat. I couldn't bear the heat the most, and I was already sweating a little, so I and Liu Zhu chose a cool and quiet path back to Yifu Hall.
When we arrived at the "Jade Belt Tongyin" area, the roadside was flanked by parasol trees, and the dense shade stretched down to the ground, naturally creating a cool and tranquil atmosphere. The scenery was beautiful, but not too hot. I held my hand with Liu Zhu and walked slowly while looking at the scenery, and I suddenly felt cold.
Looking up, he saw Concubine Hua bringing Cao Jieyu and Qiao Cainu, followed by a group of palace maids and eunuchs, walking over in a mighty manner.
Concubine Hua was talking loudly and laughing, but when she saw me, her expression suddenly turned cold.
Since her restoration, I have tried my best to avoid confrontation with her again. I lost my son and fell out of favor because of her, and she was demoted and fell out of favor because of me. The hatred between each other is unforgettable and cannot be eliminated.
It's just that we meet on such a narrow road, and my status is lower than hers, but it is inevitable to meet. And I promised Xuan Ling that for the sake of the overall situation, we will tolerate each other and work together.
So I put aside my confused mind and bowed respectfully, "Hua Fei, Jin An." Cao Jieyu and Qiao Cainu beside her also blessed me.
Concubine Hua was not in a hurry to wake me up, her eyes were scrutinizing and doubtful. Time passed quietly little by little, so quietly, and there was no sound of crows and birds. I thought about kneeling down at Mixiu Palace that day, and my heart
I couldn't help but feel resentful. I bit my lip and tried my best to restrain myself from showing hatred. I bent down on my knees to maintain a calm and indifferent expression.
After a long while, she said: "Get up."
She looked at me intently, with complex expressions in her eyes, including hatred, fear, disgust, disdain, and provocation. All five emotions were mixed in an instant. Concubine Hua said with a half-smile but not a smile: "Have you ever thought that I would be restored to power today?"
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I stayed away from the roadside with a humble expression, my appearance was respectful, and my voice was steady: "Your Majesty will be blessed endlessly, how can a concubine predict it?" I blessed her again and said, "I haven't had time to express my blessing to your Majesty yet.
Congratulations on your restoration, I would like to express my congratulations here."
She said coldly: "No need. I don't dare to treat you like a noble concubine." She glanced at me, unable to hide the disgust in her voice, and frowned her beautiful long eyebrows and said, "The more respectful you are, the more respectful I will be."
The more I find you scary."
I didn’t feel dissatisfied, and said with a slight smile: “Hua Fei is joking, does the empress like concubines to be disrespectful and disobedient to the empress by speaking out?” I lowered my eyelids and said, “I don’t dare to offend the empress wantonly.
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Her contemptuous look was not concealed at all, it was revealed in the corners of her eyebrows and eyes: "My dear concubine, you are too polite. If you dare not offend, you have already offended me. I will never forget what happened in the past."
Her tone was very sharp, and everyone around her fell silent under her aura.
I was neither humble nor arrogant, and said flatly: "What I taught you is that I am willing to listen to your teachings at all times."
Concubine Hua couldn't help but feel angry when she saw that I was so airy and impeccable, and said: "You are willing to listen all the time, but I don't want to see your face all the time."
Concubine Hua was angry when suddenly a female voice beside her said loudly: "Don't be angry, my queen. It's not worth much if your daughter's body is hurt by the anger of a little palace concubine. There is no dignity in the world."
Because I am angry at a humble person, wouldn’t I be exalting the humble person too much?”
These words were harsh, and the edge of each sentence was pointed directly at me. I was wondering, in Cao Jieyu's position, she would never say such words, so... when I looked up, I saw a woman dressed as a palace concubine, it was the new Qiao Jieyu.
Cainu. I saw that she was small in stature and quite delicate in appearance. Because Concubine Hua was a close maid of Concubine Hua, Xuan Ling was quite fond of her. At this time, she was respectfully holding Concubine Hua's elbow.
, smiling flatteringly, as if she were a maid, very obedient and well-behaved.
Liu Zhu was not angry, and her face changed and she wanted to refute Qiao Cainu's words for me. I quickly pressed her behind her and said with a smile: "Isn't this the new sister Qiao who is favored by the emperor? What sister Qiao just said is true.
It's the right thing to do. There is a right way to respect people and inferiors in the world. My sister must be from a famous family because she is so eloquent. It's really a pity to be relegated to the bottom of the class. I must give advice to the emperor for my sister. You have to be a 'concubine' or a 'noble person' to be able to show it.
Sister’s identity.”
She was originally a palace maid, and when she heard my explicit compliments and implicit sarcasm to her, even Concubine Hua couldn't refute her, so she couldn't help but blush and look at me angrily.
I sneered, I wanted to endure Concubine Hua. But Concubine Hua also knew how much to avoid me. It was fine for Qiao Cainu to flatter Concubine Hua blindly, but she didn't know that she was being disrespectful to me.
Cao Jieyu was silently watching, but when she saw this situation, she hurriedly stepped forward with a smile and said: "Your Majesty invited the empress and our sisters to go to the Yujing Mingqin Pavilion to listen to a play. I heard that the empress ordered her favorite "Niangziguan", why bother here?
Hot weather and people are a waste of time.”
Concubine Hua snorted softly and left with Qiao Cainu. I said softly: "Liu Zhu, let's go back."
When we arrived at the palace, Huanbi had already brought someone to greet me, changed me into homely clothes, poured herbal tea and said, "I saw that it's hot outside and the lady hasn't come back yet, so I wanted to send someone to take a look."
I smiled and said, "It's just in the palace, what can happen?"
Liu Zhuhu said angrily to Huanbi, "You don't know that. I'm going to be so angry today. I actually bumped into that Concubine Hua and the newly favored Qiao Cainu, which made our lady very wronged!"
Huanbi asked in surprise: "What do you mean? Now that the young lady is very popular with the emperor, don't they know how to be scrupulous?"
Liu Zhu sneered, turned her face and said: "It's just Concubine Hua. She has always been at odds with the young lady. This is her past. What's even more ridiculous is that humble Qiao Cainu, who was born as a palace maid and dared to point fingers everywhere.
Our lady's words are thorny." She pouted and complained to me: "My lady is too sweet-tempered. Let's just ignore Concubine Hua. Shouldn't we let Mrs. Qiao do it? If we had just followed my slave's temper,
I will definitely give her a hard slap in the face and report to the emperor to send her to the 'violent chamber' to do hard labor."
I pointed at Liu Zhu and smiled at Huanbi: "Listen to this girl's mouth. She is getting more and more powerful. She is the leader of my subordinates." After saying that, I stopped smiling and said to Liu Zhu seriously: "You are too temperamental.
I'm anxious. Can you get things done just by being impatient? I told you not to contradict Concubine Hua, but now again, don't contradict the people around her, just deal with it perfunctorily - are you still afraid of the future?"
Liu Zhu gritted her teeth and said bitterly: "Qiao Cainu is so contemptuous of young lady in public. Should young lady let her go so easily?"
I broke off a sprig of snow-white gardenia in the basin, held it in my hand, played with it carefully, and asked Huanbi, "What do you think?"
Huanbi was silent for a moment and replied: "It's better to endure it for a while and seek retribution later."
I held my breath and smiled slightly: "You must endure this moment. If I turn against her immediately, others will definitely say that I don't have the magnanimity that a concubine should have, and I must taboo Concubine Hua. At this moment, I still can't
It's better to provoke Concubine Hua. What's more, I don't even bother to attack people like Qiao. Just putting up with Qiao doesn't mean that I can't do anything for others." I threw the flower branch on the table and continued: "Qiao Cainv
The reason why she dares to be so arrogant is because she has Concubine Hua behind her. Do you think she has such ability? She is just a mere pawn."
Huanbi asked: "Miss, what do you mean..."
I put the flower branches on my clothes and asked leisurely: "What is the sixth poem of Du Fu's "Quan Chu Fortress" said?"
Liu Zhu pondered for a moment and then blurted out: "If you shoot the man, shoot the horse first, and if you capture the thief, capture the king first!"
I took off the gardenia branch, folded it into two pieces with a clear "click", threw it into the large enamel vase on the table, and condensed my smile.
In the evening, a cool wind slowly came from the lake, carrying the freshness and water vapor of lotus flowers. The wind wheel was spinning loudly, and the wide floral sleeves with light silk threads suddenly fluttered and rested due to the wind.
Because I was afraid of the noise, the eunuch had long ago used a bamboo pole dipped in glue to remove all the cicadas that were chirping. The courtyard where I was was filled with tuberoses and frangipani, filling the palace with their fragrance, creating a sense of tranquility and coolness.
I lay on the bamboo mat, still feeling the heat budding, so I changed into a light cicada silk dress and took off the heavy hairpin ring. Jingqing and Pei'er fanned me one by one, while Huanbi prepared an ice bowl of fruit.
He kept talking to me every word.
While they were chatting, they looked up and saw Xuan Ling coming in. He stood up quickly and said, "Your Majesty."
He helped me up with both hands and said, "You are very carefree."
He and I sat down hand in hand and said with a smile, "I have nothing to do, so I'm just lazy." I took the sliced watermelon and handed it to his lips, saying, "It's cooler now, Your Majesty.
Are you coming from Shuilu Nanxun Palace?"
The smile on his lips weakened a little, he took a bite of watermelon and said, "I just came from Feiyu Pavilion."
Yurun Hall was Meizhuang's former residence in Taiping Palace, and is now occupied by Ling Rong. Therefore, when she came with several concubines, the queen arranged for her to live in Feiyu Pavilion.
I saw Xuan Ling's expression was light and there seemed to be a look of hesitation in his eyebrows, so I smiled carefully and said: "The lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake made by Sister Mei is the most flavorful. It is the best to eat at this time of the year. Your Majesty tasted it."
What?"
He looked at me and smiled: "The lotus root powder and osmanthus sugar cake is indeed sweet, but it's a pity that that person is not sweet. Whenever I go there, twice out of three times I have to shirk not getting close to me." He shook his head: "Is it possible?
Is she still brooding over the fact that I wrongly blamed her in the past?"
I heard that there was a hint of blame in his words, so I knelt down solemnly, bowed my head and said, "Please, Your Majesty, please don't blame Sister Mei. It's all my concubine's fault."
Xuan Ling said in confusion: "I didn't blame her, why did you recognize her first?"
I said: "How could Sister Mei blame the Emperor for what happened in the past?" I quickly thought about my words in my heart, and said with a smile: "Actually, it was all because I was so talkative in the past. Sister Mei and I have been close friends since childhood.
, and entered the palace together, hoping to stay with the emperor for a long time. Sister Mei has always been concerned about the emperor's health. If she favors too many concubines, it will always be harmful to the emperor's body, so she talks to the concubines in private.
Worry. The emperor has always cared more about his concubine and sister An, so sister Mei decided to imitate the ancient virtuous concubines and take care of the emperor's dragon body instead of competing for the emperor's rain and dew, so she did this."
Xuan Ling smiled: "So, Shen Jieyu is quite concerned about me."
I nodded and said, "Yes. My concubine is not as good as Sister Mei in this matter."
He raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "How do you say that?"
I saw him leaning on the bamboo mat with one hand on his shoulder, looking very handsome under the moonlight. I couldn't help but blush, and whispered in a low voice: "Because I can't be a good concubine, I want to spend more time with the emperor."
Xuan Ling looked joyful, hugged me in his arms and said: "Although the virtuous concubine is good, if you have too many concubines, you lose the charm of the boudoir. She is not as good as you..."
I pushed him and said shyly: "Your Majesty is not ashamed, but I am not."
Xuan Ling kissed my cheek and said, "Let's just speak for ourselves and don't care what others do."
I saw that he was in a happy and cheerful mood, not as good as when he came, so I took an ice bowl and ate with him, while softly persuading me: "Sister Mei has an upright character, and her actions and words will inevitably offend villains. If someone talks about it in front of the emperor in the future, It’s my sister’s fault, I hope the emperor can make it clear and don’t blame me.”
Xuan Ling held my shoulder, and the tassels of my long cat-eye silver bead earrings hit his arm, making him feel slightly cold. He rolled a lock of my hair in his hand and said softly: "Are you afraid that someone will come in the future?" You are slandering Shen Jieyu in front of me, but I don’t know that someone has already spoken and slandered you in front of me today."
I felt a chill in my heart, but soon calmed down again. I smiled slightly and said, "Is it Concubine Hua?"
He looked at me lovingly, stroked my cheek, and said softly: "I know you have tried your best to tolerate it."
I nodded vigorously, my eyes slightly moist: "The emperor won't believe it, will he?"
He squeezed my hand and said, "Yes."
I leaned on his chest and suddenly felt warm and solid in my heart. Xuan Ling hugged me and said: "But Concubine Hua is domineering by nature and will never give up until she achieves her goal. Today you told me that you were disrespectful to her, and you even joined Qiao Cainu in crying and crying. .She will definitely target you to the end."
I said "Oh" and just asked: "What is the emperor's plan?"
The light in his eyes darkened, taking on the gloomy color of the night, and he whispered a few words in my ear.
I was silent for a while and said quietly: "It has been three years since I entered the palace. This autumn is the time for the election of beautiful women. The emperor has a new bride by his side, so he will definitely forget about me."
He just said in a solemn tone: "Even if there are thousands of beauties, there is only one Huan Huan in Shiro's heart, and no one can replace her." He said seriously, and I couldn't help but be moved. I leaned on his chest and looked up at the stars. I saw that the Milky Way was brilliant and vast. They were all so far away, but he was the only one who was close.
I just sighed sadly: "It's just that my concubine's brother and the people of King Runan are getting closer and closer."
In the next few days, Concubine Hua and Mrs. Qiao seemed to be very favored. Xuan Ling always stayed at their place, so Concubine Hua didn't care. Regarding Mrs. Qiao, the other concubines were full of resentments and complaints.
On the night of that day, Xuan Ling held a banquet on the verandah in front of the Nanxun Palace of Water Green. Silk red palace lanterns were hung in each pavilion, illuminating the clear water of Fanyue Lake with the smell of drunken women. The color is bright red, and the waves are rippling, like a piece of fine Sichuan brocade.
The concubines present, starting from the empress, toasted to Xuan Ling one by one, creating an indescribably beautiful and harmonious scene. Concubine Hua accompanied Xuan Ling and smiled beautifully, with a graceful and refreshing appearance. She was incomparably gorgeous, and the brilliance and splendor of the entire palace were all captured. She took it all by herself. She looked at the other side in a daze, as if it was still in previous years. She was the beloved concubine who had not experienced any setbacks and had a smooth life. I covered my sleeves and took a sip of wine. Such a scene was so similar to that time. In the midst of ups and downs, We have all experienced so many ups and downs.
I calmed down, raised my eyes, stood up and said to Xuan Ling: "Today all the sisters in the palace are here, I would like to offer a toast to the Emperor and Queen, and wish the Emperor and Queen good health and longevity."
The queen nodded and smiled happily, Xuan Ling was also happy, and they both raised their heads and drank the whole drink. However, they saw that Concubine Hua only had an indifferent smile on her lips, but her eyes were squinting towards Qiao Cainu.
Qiao Cainu understood and immediately stood up and walked to Xuan Ling. She said with a charming smile: "Your Majesty, may you be blessed with peace and prosperity. The wine is so strong that it hurts your health. I carefully selected a plate of good fruits. They are all exquisite and delicious. Please have a taste of them, Your Majesty."
Xuan Ling put a milky white grape in his mouth and said lightly: "Not bad."
I glanced at Qiao Cainu and said with a smile: "Did Sister Qiao choose the fruit for the Emperor with all her heart? The Emperor didn't praise it full of praise. It shows that my sister still has to carefully figure out the Emperor's preferences."
When Qiao Cainu was being favored, how could she withstand such words from me? Zi Zi blushed for a moment and said sarcastically: "That's what the empress taught you." But she refused to admit defeat and said: "I can't serve the emperor for more than a month, isn't it?"
There are still many things to do, but please teach me. It’s just that although the concubines are not as kind as the empress, I can’t say that I don’t care about everything about the emperor.” She turned around and bowed her head to Xuan Ling and said: “I am
I think about everything day and night, and there is nothing that is not related to the Emperor. I would like to ask Your Majesty for your enlightenment."
Xuan Ling said "Hmm" and said, "Don't worry, I know." He looked at me deeply and said, "As long as I'm here, no one would dare to say that to you."
Xuan Ling has always been polite to me, and rarely speaks for a newly promoted concubine like this. I frowned, forced myself to put on a smile, and said pleasantly: "What my sister said is absolutely true. The emperor's wishes are not the same."
How can I figure it out? It all comes from my warm-heartedness towards the emperor." My smile deepened, "But sister, I have to work harder." I twirled my fingers, and the three gold armor inlaid with emeralds on my right hand dangled.
The gold-plated copper armor on Qiao Cainv's fingers was eclipsed, "It's already July, and the Holy Spirit will return to Luan in early August. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, it will be time for the three-year beauty show, and then there will be many newcomers. Sister
Some are very busy."
Xuan Ling saw that I was talking lively with Qiao Cainu, so he just ignored it and concentrated on talking to Concubine Hua. He smiled affectionately from time to time. I just didn't see it. I glanced at Meizhuang and saw that she was just holding the wine glass tightly in her hands.
Staring at Concubine Hua in confusion.
Qiao Cainu chased her after her words. She smiled, but her eyes were vicious and proud: "I am young, only sixteen, and I don't know many things yet. Your concubine is more than two years old, and she has the emperor."
If you like it, you will naturally be able to teach the new sisters who are about the same age as your concubines with ease."
As soon as the new couple comes, I can no longer be considered young. Even though I still have a youthful beauty in the mirror, my spring-like eyes have long been stained with the dust of the world, and they are no longer as clear and clear as when I was a girl. And in the palace, it is
There is such a taboo against growing old and falling out of favor. I have tried all kinds of means to make my appearance more attractive, more delicate and fairer, so that I can "look like a king with a smile" and my longing gaze can stay longer.
Qiao Cainu's words hit the big taboos for women in the palace. My smile froze, and contempt rose on my eyebrows, and I said loudly: "This is true. I heard that hardworking people don't age easily. My sister used to be in the palace of Concubine Hua.
You are not afraid of hard work than I am. Not to mention that my sister can serve you so well that Concubine Hua is so happy to dedicate you to the emperor. It shows that my sister is able to understand the wishes of the emperor and have both sides. I will never be able to do it."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone on the balcony fell silent, and only the distant music of silk and bamboo orchestras could be heard, which sounded clearer and more lingering on the lake.
Everyone in the palace knew that Qiao Cainu was born as a palace maid and had a humble status, and because she had received so much favor, there had long been complaints and criticisms behind her back. Qiao Cainu was the most taboo about others talking about her origins and status, and she had always kept it secret, but she
He couldn't stop everyone in the palace from talking.
Sure enough, Qiao Cainu's face turned red and white, her breath was quick, and she fell on the table nearby with a cry of "Wow" and started crying.
The atmosphere was awkward and uncomfortable, but I looked down at her coldly and condescendingly. The concubines all stopped drinking and laughing, and all their eyes fell on me and Qiao Cainu, with different expressions.
Xuan Ling turned around, his expression a little cold, his eyes only wandering around me and Qiao Cainu, and he said nothing.
Concubine Hua let out a sweet laugh. Before she moved, the numerous and intricate pearls and jade in her bun made a crisp sound when they touched each other, which sounded particularly sweet on the balcony facing the lake. Concubine Hua's eyes were flying high, staring at me.
Xiang Xuanling smiled and said, "Does Your Majesty want to sit back and ignore it?"
Xuan Ling just ignored it and said to the Queen: "What does the Queen think?"
The queen smiled and said: "With too many women, it is inevitable that there will be arguments of words. Today I was so happy that I drank two sips of wine. I never meant it. I will talk about them after I leave the table." The queen said this, which was supposed to calm her down.
The meaning of trouble is that big things have turned into nothing.
Xuan Ling was already drunk, but when he heard what the queen said, his expression suddenly changed and he said, "Is this how the queen manages the harem for me? No wonder there are always turmoils in the harem!"
Seeing Xuan Ling's attack, the queen hurriedly knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, it's my concubine's fault to calm down."
As soon as the queen knelt down, everyone immediately knelt on the floor with her cheering. I no longer felt angry with Qiao Cainu, so I quickly followed her and knelt on the ground.
Xuan Ling was a little drunk, so Concubine Hua quickly supported his body and said: "Your Majesty, be careful."
Xuan Ling threw her hand away and rebuked the queen: "Do you know where you are? Women in the harem can't settle their quarrels. Isn't that incompetence?"
The queen rarely saw Xuan Ling talking to her in such a tone. Her body trembled slightly and she knocked her head to the ground. Qiao Cainu knew that this disaster was caused by the dispute between me and her, and she was so frightened that she did not even dare to cry.
The queen repeatedly apologized, but Xuan Ling ignored her and called out coldly: "Wangui concubine."
I was startled, hurriedly stepped forward, lowered my head in panic and said, "I am here, my concubine."
He said coldly: "Go!"
My body was burning hot after drinking. At this time, I should be confused and scared, so I called him sadly: "Your Majesty——"
He just took Concubine Hua's hand and turned away. Meizhuang originally had a cold expression and just watched with cold eyes. Seeing that the situation was not good, he finally said: "The emperor means..."
Xuan Ling raised his wine glass, and Concubine Hua poured a glass of "Pear Blossom White". She smiled softly and suddenly became beautiful, "The emperor has always been fair and strict, so he will not be partial."
Xuan Ling rubbed her creamy and white cheeks with his fingers, without raising his head, but said in a cold tone: "Wangui's concubine, Zhen, has lost her etiquette in front of the royal family. She has spoken out of the blue, which is unbecoming of a concubine. Tomorrow she will be sent to Wuliang Palace to reflect on her faults behind closed doors.
No one is allowed to go out unless ordered to do so."
My tears fell slowly. Wuliang Palace is located in the middle of Fanyue Lake. There is no way to go anywhere. It can only be reached by small boats, which were used by Empress Dowager Zhaoxian when she detained Concubine Shu. Not to mention the remoteness, it is also very old.
People are living there. There are no beams in the main hall, and even hanging from the beams to commit suicide in misery is not possible. Concubine Shu was imprisoned here and suffered a lot.
I stretched out my hand and grabbed the corners of his robe and said, "I have served the Emperor for three years. Although I have done something inappropriate, please remember that I have always been diligent and careful in serving the Emperor. Please forgive me this time." I sobbed, "Concubine.
Never again."
Xuan Ling was disgusted and pushed my hand away and said, "Wasn't it arrogant to speak to Mr. Qiao just now? You dare to say and act jealously in front of me. I don't know how cunning you are behind your back. I really misjudged you."
I argued: "I don't...the Emperor knows that. I have always been outspoken." He didn't listen to my excuse. I looked angry and regretful, and just lowered my head and sobbed softly.
Concubine Jing boldly begged for me: "Your Majesty, can you..."
However, before she finished speaking, Concubine Hua intercepted her words: "The emperor's decree has been issued, do you dare to refute it?"
Xuan Ling leaned towards Concubine Jing and said lightly: "Wuliang Palace is spacious, Concubine Jing, do you want to go too?" Concubine Jing shuddered, looked at me helplessly, and lowered her head deeply.
Concubine Hua's smile was full of pride and was particularly sultry. She whispered: "Qiao Cainu has been wronged..."
Xuan Ling understood, and a smile instantly appeared on his originally impatient face, and he said gently: "Let's choose Jin Qiao as an attendant of the seventh rank."
Xuan Ling glanced at her, and Li Chang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, please invite me. I will arrange someone to send your Majesty to Wuliang Hall for a short stay."
I knew it was irreversible, so I bowed deeply and said, "I have resigned."
No one dared to intercede for me. The queen was hurt, the concubine was also blamed, and no one dared to say a word. In the eyes of everyone, I was clearly a complete failure.
Concubine Hua smiled: "Wangui concubine, it's easy to go."
Qiao Cainu, no, she is now Qiao Xuan's attendant. She has already burst into laughter and smiled with pride: "I am incompetent, so I can only accompany the emperor on my behalf. It's easy for your concubine to leave."
I stood up solemnly, my steps stumbling a bit. Meizhuang turned her head sadly, trying her best to hide the reluctance in her eyes. She turned her eyes so quickly, but I still saw it.
Meizhuang, you still care about me after all.
The Yifu Pavilion was already in chaos, interspersed with a few cries and sobs from the palace maids and internal guards. Jinxi was the only one taking Liuzhu, Huanbi was packing my soft clothes, and Xiao Yunzi and Xiao Lianzi were preparing to go outside.
Driving the carriage and horse, I leaned under the window blankly, fanning myself.
Liu Zhu finished sorting out a few important summer clothes, then picked up a long skirt for autumn, and hesitantly asked Jin Xi in a low voice, "Do you want to bring this?"
Huanbi glared at her and said hurriedly: "Of course there is no need. How long can the emperor be angry with our young lady? She will be brought back in two days."
Although the voice was soft, I still heard it and said slowly: "Bring it on, and bring your winter coat too."
Huanbi hesitated: "Miss..."
Jinxi just shook her head, took out my usual rhinoceros horn comb and rouge jewelry makeup box from the dressing table, and sighed softly: "I'm afraid the emperor is really angry, otherwise why would he go to Wuliang Palace? How are you so good, my empress?
This is what makes the emperor angry."
I stopped her and said, "What's the point of good things? Some people are just adding fuel to the flames, fearing that the world will not be in chaos."
While we were packing up, Chang Li came in and said to me: "Madam, the carriages and boats have been prepared, and the Wuliang Palace has been cleaned. Madam, please set off."
I didn't say anything, just kept silent for a moment, and then asked: "Where is the Emperor now?"
Li Chang just lowered his always submissive eyes and said: "Concubine Hua."
I understood, and with a long sigh, I walked out in simple clothes and a simple bun, stepping on the scattered flowers and leaves on the ground.
However, just as he lowered the curtain, a clear voice from outside the car said urgently: "Sister Zhen, stay."