A few people hadn't even entered the main hall, but they heard the news and announced that Concubine Mao was also here.
Ji Ling felt enlightened - these people had gathered here one after another today, mostly because they heard about his mother's family being ennobled and came to congratulate him.
I saw Mao Bi holding the hand of the maid next to her and walking in with a spring breeze on her face.
Today she was wearing a green flag dress that was still old and new. After not seeing each other for a while, she seemed to have lost weight again, her cheekbones were raised a little, and her face was painted plain white, which made her dark skin look even more obvious.
The faint eyes were like two deep bottomless pools of water.
When Mao Bin saw Qian Bin and Li Guiren, she didn't show any surprise on her face. She just smiled and said, "What a coincidence today? I never thought that everyone would come to Sister Chen Bin's place."
She called Ji Ling "Sister Chen's concubine", firstly because of her age, and secondly because Ji Ling used to occupy a side position in Jingyang Palace, and after all, she was once under her. This "Chen concubine"
"Sister Concubine" has a subtlety that seems to be there but not at all.
The Qian concubine curled her lips slightly and looked at the Mao concubine with a look of indifference - at such a young age, she had nothing to offer, but until now, she was only a concubine, and the bleak situation in the future could almost be seen at a glance.
Just like this, you are still looking up to Chen Concubine to flatter Chen Concubine! Could it be that you still hope to bump into the emperor in Chen Concubine's natural picture and remind the emperor to relive the mandarin duck dream with her again?
Not ashamed either!
Maobin came forward to salute Ji Ling. Ji Ling immediately stepped forward to give her a hand, and whispered softly with a smile: "Sister Maobin, there is no need to be polite. I am pregnant now. When I salute, I am afraid that I will not be polite."
If you are not considerate, how can you tolerate Sister Maobin's gift in return?"
Maobin heard Ji Ling call her "sister" and call herself "I" instead of "I". Her words were very modest.
Although she was not favored, she was one of the first princesses to serve the emperor when he was in the dormitory. In any case, deep down in her heart, in addition to the sadness of not being favored, she still felt a bit aloof like an old person when looking at the newcomer.
Self-reliant.
Seeing Ji Ling's attitude at this time, Maobin felt as if she had drank a glass of warm water and felt comfortable while ironing her clothes.
Faintly, another thought came to Mao Bi's mind - this girl was lucky enough to win the favor of the emperor, and she was likely to be favored by three thousand people. In addition, there were not many heirs in the palace, and she had a dragon fetus in her belly, so she almost occupied all the time in heaven.
Good location and good people.
In such a favorable situation, the Ji family is still clear-minded, modest and cautious in dealing with others - even when dealing with concubines, such as Li Guiren, who are not favored by the emperor and have low status, they are gentle, elegant and cheerful.
Not even a trace of arrogance.
Mao Bi frowned slightly and forced herself to cheer up. When facing Ji Ling, her attitude only became more respectful.
Several people entered the main hall and sat down. Bixue served tea, and Concubine Qian motioned to the maid behind her to bring gifts.
Mao Bi took a quick look and saw that it was a fragrant-colored crepe bag with bell and pestle pattern and dark floral pattern for babies. The lining was made of moon-white plain damask with thin cotton wadding in the middle. The shape of the whole bag was square.
There is a copper glossy button, just at the neckline. The chest under the button is decorated with a yellow "gold ingot" about the size of an adult's thumb, which means to wish the child longevity.
The back of the doudou is connected with a light green dark floral silk belt, which is convenient for tying behind the baby when wrapping it.
Ji Ling motioned to Qixi to take it, smiled and said softly: "Thank you Qianbi, it's very exquisite."
Concubine Qian was elated. She sniffed, covered her mouth with a handkerchief and laughed two or three times. She couldn't hide the pride on her face and said, "Sister, if you don't mind, my whole heart is considered to have been in vain!"
As she spoke, she saw Ji Ling turning around to order Qixi next to her, as if she was going to return the favor. She quickly reached out to stop Qixi, and said resolutely: "It's just my sister's wish, and it's not a valuable thing. Sister Chenbin, come on
I gave my sister a gift in return, but she accepted it because she was disrespectful. When I got back, I realized that it was too precious."
Qianbi's skin was extremely delicate and soft, and the blood beneath her skin showed through slightly, and the rouge on her face made her look radiant. She smiled and said, "If you give me a gift in return this time,
Don’t blame me for wandering into these natural landscapes from now on – this deal is such a bargain!”
When she said this, Li Guiren burst into laughter.
Only Mao Bi picked up the tea cup and brought it to her lips, blowing the hot air slightly. Through the layer of light smoke, she looked at Qian Bi with a half-smiling expression.
Then he saw the Qian concubine looking around, with undisguised admiration in her eyes.
The last time she came, she didn't have the courage to say it out loud. It was unfamiliar the first time and familiar the second time. This time, she clicked her tongue and praised all the decorations in this natural painting.
Although Li Guiren was a bit clumsy, he was good at complimenting others, and he couldn't help but echo behind him. The two of them sang and harmonized, and their words were so airtight that Ji Ling couldn't get in.
Mao Bi just looked at the two of them from the corner of her eyes.
After a while, Concubine Qian and Guiren Li finally shut up, and Concubine Mao calmly turned her head and ordered Jasmine: "Bring me the congratulatory gift that I have prepared for Sister Concubine Chen."
Li Guiren took advantage of the opportunity and hurriedly followed and took out her own gift: it turned out that what she prepared was the same as Qian's concubine, which was also a set of baby clothes - but there was a slight difference, Qian's concubine's was a doudou
, what she gave as a gift was a blue silk butt curtain.
Ji Ling probably knew that the so-called "butt curtain" is a cotton curtain that children add to the outside of their crotchless pants, with two straps tied around the waist. This is to prevent the wind from blowing on the buttocks and the baby getting cold.
The fabric of the fart curtain made by Li Guiren is moon-white bamboo leaf pattern dark flower silk. The lining, waist and belt are moon-white cloth. The fabric has sparse shadows and dark plum blossom patterns. The closing part is in contact with the baby's skin.
Pad with soft silk to avoid friction.
I am really not afraid of not knowing the goods, but I am afraid of comparisons. Putting the two together, even the slaves can see that the workmanship of Li Guiren's one is many times better than that of the Qian concubine.
Mao Bi smiled, turned around slightly, and praised Qian Bi in a loud voice: "Guiren Li is really ingenious!"
Li Guiren was so excited that his cheeks turned red. He stood up and blessed Mao Bi and said, "Thank you very much, Mao Bi, for the compliment! I'm so impressed by the nanny. How can I dare to be so clumsy in my craftsmanship!"
After she finished speaking, she turned to Ji Ling.
She was a little nervous at first, but seeing Ji Ling looking at her kindly, she gradually calmed down, and said hurriedly: "My concubine, when I was in the boudoir, I also devoted myself to studying female celebrities.
, but after entering the palace, my hands and feet became more and more tired, and my skills became rough-this was something I started doing some time ago.
The concubine originally thought that there was no need to rush, and it would not be too late to send it to the concubine after it was finished. Who knew that she just heard that the concubine's family was granted a title, which would add to the honor, and the concubine came.
Congratulations, I just rushed to work and made two pieces in total. I picked the best one and sent it to the empress!"
Ji Ling stood up, helped her up with his own hands, and said warmly: "Your Majesty Li, thank you for your trouble."
When Li Guiren was helped up by her, he was a little flattered. He looked at Ji Ling and saw that although her appearance was not gorgeous and charming, she was also beautiful, dignified, fresh and approachable, and she was dressed like a concubine.
The nobility is compelling.
The appearance is not only second, but the most important thing is this rare mellow temperament - she will not be slow to treat her just because she is a little noble, nor will she be embarrassed.
Seeing Ji Ling motioning for him to sit down, Li Guiren smiled brightly, nodded repeatedly, and held on to the armrests of the chair as he sat down. He couldn't help but think that Concubine Qian was behind her and often said jealous words to her, and she was still echoing her words.
...I also thought that no matter when Ji Ling was a nobleman or now as a concubine, she had never been favored or bullied, and she had no one in her eyes.
Even the last time and this time, when I came to congratulate him, she always greeted him with a smile and never made anyone embarrassed.
What a kind person!
Li Guiren thought about this and couldn't help but feel guilty towards Chen Concubine.
She had just sat down, and before she could take her hands back from the armrest, the concubine next to her rolled her eyes at her without concealing it, and said with a smile: "My dear Li, I am not only good at needlework, I am also very good at needlework."
Look, this skill of speaking and speaking is getting better and better."
Li Guiren knew that his embroidery skills had stolen her limelight and irritated her.
But Concubine Qian is a concubine, and it is the high position she is attached to. Li Guiren laughed and said cautiously: "Concubine Qian is joking, I am not as lucky as Concubine Qian. I dare not break my needlework skills. Naturally my hands and feet are more familiar than others."
Make some connections."
Before Concubine Qian could say anything, Ji Ling saw Xiao Fenzi walking over in a hurry, kneeling at the door of the outer hall and saying that someone from Jiuzhou Qingyan had come to give the emperor a reward.
Qian's concubine, Mao's concubine, and Li Guiren all looked outside in unison.
