Chapter One Hundred and Twenty-Three Love Jade Wrench
While talking, Li Cheng had already brought the plaster over and said softly to Zhang Guiren: "Master, it's time to apply the medicine."
Zhang Guiren resisted.
Ji Ling took it and said to Li Cheng: "You go down first, I'll do it."
She gently placed the jar of plaster on the table, picked up a small amount with a flat spoon, and gently applied it on Zhang Guiren's face.
There was a cooling agent in the plaster. As soon as it touched the wound, Zhang Guiren immediately hissed, took a breath of cold air, and instinctively turned his face to the side.
Ji Ling said softly: "Shengjian, please bear with it, you are so strong, you can't do it without medicine!" After saying that, he tried to be as gentle as possible.
Zhang Guiren endured the pain and sat quietly while Ji Ling applied the medicine. After a while, she suddenly whispered: "Sister Ji, now that Concubine Ning has been demoted to Concubine Ning, I have finally done something for you.
Already."
Ji Ling paused for a moment and said slowly: "I'm just worried about one thing. I'm afraid you'll get yourself involved! That wouldn't be worth it."
Zhang Guiren shook his head gently, while Ji Ling was still applying the medicine, so he softly scolded: "Don't move."
She pressed Zhang Guiren's shoulders, and heard Zhang Guiren say with a happy face, "Why is it not worth it? I tripped her up for you, sister, and for me. Sister, think about how much I have suffered from her."
Grinding? Now it’s finally over.”
She paused and then said bitterly: "Have you forgotten the last Dragon Boat Festival? The person who pushed me and bumped into you must be Ning Bin. How long has she ever shown mercy to us?"
Ji Ling pursed her lips, applied the medicine, slowly put down the plaster jar, and gently covered the wound at the corner of Zhang Guiren's mouth with gauze, and then said softly: "Now that she has been demoted, she has been taken over by the emperor again.
He reprimanded him mercilessly.
Although he is still the head of the first palace, who can't see that it is just a false name? It's just that the emperor doesn't want to reward and punish him too much, which will attract the attention of the harem.
I think Ning Bin should no longer have the confidence to treat you like she did before, so you can just live your life with peace of mind!"
She looked at the sun outside the window and said to Zhang Guiren: "Shengjian, be obedient. I have to go to Kunning Palace to pay my respects. Although the emperor has lifted the ban now, you just need to have a good rest. I will naturally follow the queen
explain."
She paused, stretched out her hand to gently support Zhang Guiren's hair. Seeing that her collar was crooked, she helped her lift it up, straightened it again, and then said: "Since you have a wound on your face, you can't be careless when eating.
Now, I will arrange the meals for the past few days. The Emperor has already acquiesced to me sending you meals. Just keep your mouth open and wait to eat."
Zhang Guiren turned his head, held the back of Ji Ling's hand, stared at Ji Ling with his dark eyes, and said in a low voice for a long time: "Sister, I will listen to you!"
…
In Kunning Palace.
The queen ordered some loquats to be given to the concubines present, and said with a smile: "This white jade loquat was just sent as tribute from Suzhou Prefecture. Look at the branches and leaves on it, they are so green and fresh! It is in season now."
It’s sweet and refreshing, everyone should try it!”
As she spoke, the maids in Kunning Palace were already moving among the concubines like dragons and dragons, bringing plates of white jade loquats to everyone. Each person's personal maid stepped forward to take it, bowing her head slightly and saluting.
Qixi wiped her hands with the hot towel attached to the plate and carefully peeled one off for Ji Ling.
Ji Ling took the loquat by the stem, lowered his head and took a bite. Sure enough, the loquat flesh was thick and juicy, with a crystal-colored flesh and a mouthful of fragrance.
Everyone was thanking them, and Concubine Qi said with a smile: "When I came to the Queen's Kunning Palace recently, I had cherry cakes the day before, gorgon cakes yesterday, and loquats today. Sisters are really in luck! Look at it.
From now on, if for no other reason than these, the threshold of Kunning Palace will probably be breached!"
This statement made everyone laugh in amusement.
The queen was also smiling.
She reached out and touched the jade on her forehead and scratched her head, and then said slowly: "I have become more and more tired recently. I like to stay in bed for a while every day. I got up late today and felt greasy after breakfast.
I happen to have this white jade loquat, which is perfect for relieving tiredness..."
She chatted to herself about her home affairs, chatting at random, but her eyes quietly wandered around everyone's faces.
Finally, it fell on Ning Bin, and she was seen sitting in despair under Mao Bin, with a withered face, disheveled hair, and she was in a daze, not knowing what she was thinking.
Although she was silent, what happened yesterday had spread throughout the twelve palaces of the East and West, and many concubines looked at her with gloating eyes.
The Queen spoke out: "Ning Bin."
Ning lowered his head and just thought about his own thoughts, at a loss.
Mei Nian was behind her, quickly reached out and patted his master's shoulder, and whispered: "Master! The Queen is calling you!"
Ning Bin was startled for a moment before she realized that it turned out that Ning "Bin" was calling her.
With pain in her heart, she stood up and said slowly: "The Queen."
Everyone's eyes were focused on her face, and they saw that her eyes were swollen like peaches. She had obviously cried for a long time last night.
There was someone in that room who had had a problem with her in the past. At this time, she covered her mouth with a handkerchief and lowered her head to laugh.
The corner of the queen's mouth raised slightly, and then her face changed to a look of pity. She pointed at the loquat in front of Ning Bin and said, "Don't get distracted and use more loquats."
Ning Bin said slowly: "Yes, my concubine..."
When she said this, she changed her words and said: "...Concubine, I would like to thank the Queen for her grace."
The queen nodded and said: "Thunder, rain, and dew are all gifts from God, so don't complain. Ning Bin, please relax!
After all, until now, I have not heard of the emperor’s order asking you to move out of Yonghe Palace, which shows that the emperor still has some affection for you.
Besides, many of us here are sisters who used to live in the dormitory. Although their status has changed, the friendship remains the same."
She said this and looked at everyone.
There were a few people in the crowd who looked like they were gloating about others' misfortune, but they immediately restrained themselves.
The queen withdrew her gaze and said loudly to Ning Bin: "Take care of yourself, there is no need to look like this. I am here to comfort you for the emperor and for your sake."
Ning Bin stood there lightly, her face pale, and Ji Ling suddenly felt that she was like a paper doll.
The words spoken by the paper man were also light and airy: "I would like to thank the Queen for her 'comfort'."
The queen gave Ning Bin one last condescending look, raised her hands with satisfaction, and said calmly: "Okay, let's leave today."
Everyone stood up to pay their respects to the queen, and each took their personal maids with them and walked out. Ji Ling moved a little slower and fell behind.
When Ji Ling was saluting, Concubine Nian caught a glimpse of a flash of green on her chest. She didn't know what it was, so she deliberately walked slowly and waited for Ji Ling to come over.
After taking a closer look, Concubine Nian's expression changed. It turned out to be the jade ring that the emperor never left his body!