There are eight rivers running through Linyuan, which can be said to be rich in water and grass.
But none of the eight waters are in the form of rivers. Considering the wideness of the water area, it is definitely Chunbo Lake.
Talking about the lake, in fact, standing on the shore and looking over it, the vast lake is spreading majesticly, and the faint mist in the center of the lake is to the east. If you don't have good eyesight, you can't even see the wrong shore.
The long wind blows the water vapor from the lake to the shore. In the vast sky, the occasional flying gulls and herons, and the swaying scorpions beside the shore, are like a vivid picture.
"That's simply not the sea!" Because the Navy is located in that place, the area near the lakeshore is a restricted area. Without Emperor Xuanjing's orders, even the royal family and nobles could not get close to it if they entered the Linyuan.
Therefore, Empress Meng's aunts and nephews witnessed the mighty Chunbo Lake for the first time. Although the empress was wary of Concubine Shu, she couldn't help but half-covered her mouth with a round fan and asked Sheng Weiqiao in a low voice, "Is Hai like that?" Of?"
When Sheng Weiqiao and Gongsun Yingjiang came to Chang'an, they only took the sea route. They were used to seeing the real vastness. It was nothing strange at that time. Hearing this, he shook his head and said: "No, it's not the same. The ocean is much stronger than the lake. Yes, the Bunao Lake is really big, they have never seen such a big lake before!"
Queen Meng's aunt and nephew were very surprised when they heard this, and said: "The edge of the lake can no longer be seen. What does it feel like to stand on the beach?"
"... Well, if there are no wind and waves, it's okay to say that the lake shore looks like a coast." Sheng Weiqiao thought for a while and said, "But if there are wind and waves, the difference between the lake and the sea will be very big. No. Is there a saying that there is no wind and three feet of waves? And although the sea water looks blue, the lake water is actually clear [Note]."
"I have recited the idiom 'turbulent waves' a long time ago, and I have been making noises in and out of Chang'an until now." After hearing this, Queen Meng imagined it for a while and couldn't help but yearn for it, "I don't know if there is a chance. Really take a look at that scene?”
Concubine Shu, who came with them at that time, walked forward and said with a faint smile: "The queen wants to see the real sea, what's the problem? Could the King of Jiaodong build a palace directly on the seaside? The queen might as well start from Just start praying now, maybe one day my wish will come true, okay?"
When Queen Meng heard this, she was very unhappy. Sheng Weiqiao and others frowned: The King of Jiaodong that Concubine Shu mentioned was one of the legitimate sons of Taizu Emperor Bidong. He once had the confidence to compete for the position of crown prince, but later committed an offense and was sentenced to death. He was demoted to Jiaodong and became king. Since then, he has been depressed. Although he built a palace on the seaside to relieve his boredom, after the palace was built, he died of sorrow and anger within half a year.
Concubine Shu now uses King Jiaodong to "encourage" Queen Meng, and her malicious remarks are obvious.
"Then Concubine Shu is so sure that the Meng family can't win?" Because Emperor Xuan Jing supported the concubine, no one dared to say anything about the concubine at that time. Sheng Weiqiao thought to herself, "Maybe she doesn't think she will be able to give birth to a son." Come on, let’s just break the jar and live as long as we want while Emperor Xuan Jing is around. When Emperor Xuan Jing encounters some shortcomings in the future, we can simply follow him and leave?”
Otherwise, when Queen Meng first entered the palace, she put on airs and frightened the palace officials into not making any mistakes.
At that time, I was very anxious to step on Queen Meng, because I was afraid that after Meng gained power, she and her family would not be spared
"My wish will naturally come true." Queen Meng looked at the imperial concubine calmly and said calmly, "Didn't the imperial concubine invite me to come there to watch the boat race? Why has Yongxuan not been seen in the boat until now? What if? Are you joking, noble concubine? I am a bit tired, so I won’t accompany me."
"The Queen thinks too highly of herself!" Concubine Shu said the mean words with a smile, "Isn't that Chunbo Lake, the place where the navy is stationed? If it weren't for Bidong's words, who would be able to race boats there? There is no point in watching it! After all, that boat race was only possible because Bidong wanted to take his sisters to watch it. Bidong and his sister were not there at that time, so why should the queen start first? "
Sheng Weiqiao felt that what the concubine said was too much, and that she would not give Queen Meng a chance to go to the stage at all.
Especially when those who were close to the Queen were around. If the Queen could bear it, how could she hold her head high in the future
From this point of view, the reason why the imperial concubine did not want to keep her people with her was because she did not want to lose face to the queen in front of the queen's female companion!
She thought of how well Empress Meng had treated her before, and couldn't help but say in front of her: "Thanks to the concubine, I am able to come to watch the boat race. I am very grateful! If there is no seat here, I dare to ask the concubine, where should he wait?" Are you waiting for the Holy Master?"
Sheng Weiqiao considered that no one dared to offend Emperor Xuan Jing in January, so she thought her words were very humble... She didn't want to beg Concubine Shu, so she felt that Concubine Shu's words just now, Empress Meng No matter how she answered, she didn't have any face, and if she got angry, Concubine Yin would definitely take advantage of it and complain to Emperor Xuan Jing, so she stepped forward and thought of making a diversion so that the queen could get away with it.
The reason why the imperial concubine said that was to prevent Queen Meng from going to the stage. Seeing her interjecting at that time, Dangdong smiled coldly and said: "Yunxia, slap him! Even a mere county leader dares to Interjecting when I and the Queen are shutting up?"
Hearing this, the expressions of the Queen and others changed. Queen Meng immediately stopped begging her and walked quickly to Sheng Weiqiao to block her. She said in a deep voice: "Ms. Shu, please don't be too presumptuous! The Lord of Kangzhao County is If the queen mother personally conferred the title of county lord, and if the queen mother treats her politely, can I humiliate her at will?!"
The most anxious person in Bu Nao at that time was not the queen, but Gongsun Yingjiang... The head of Jiaxiang County looked at his legs and Concubine Shu a few steps away, a little confused: "What, if it's true? If Concubine Shu instructs the palace maids to beat my aunt, my uncle will probably skin him! But if they are not allowed to beat my aunt, he might kill them all before the emperor arrives, tie them with stones, and throw them to the bottom of the lake. ?”
"The Queen Mother is too lazy to argue with a little girl like her!" Concubine Shu disapproved of Empress Meng's obstruction. She glanced at Sheng Weiqiao with contempt and sneered, "Just say it, but he is not that magnanimous! Queen, I'd better not Please get out of the way! Otherwise, if I can stop you now, when Bidong arrives later, I'm afraid my face will become even worse!"
Cao Cao was about to arrive. Concubine Shu had just finished speaking. The faint sound of horse hooves could be heard on the forest road behind her. It was estimated that the palace servants who were to clear the way for the holy driver had arrived.
When Queen Meng and Gongsun Yingjiang saw this, they blushed anxiously. After all, they could stop Concubine Shu, but there was really nothing they could do against Emperor Xuan Jing.
Meng Shuangliao was also a little stupid, and looked at Sheng Weiqiao with complaint: Although she knew whether she could help Queen Meng to smooth things over, could it be that the situation was not smooth at that time, which made Queen Meng even more embarrassed? It turned out that Queen Meng At most, she would have been ridiculed by Concubine Shu. Although her face was disgraced, at that time everyone was begging to give in to Er Shu, including the Queen Mother, so what could the Queen do? It would be better then, let Sheng Weiqiao not be beaten. , as soon as Emperor Xuanjing arrives, he will definitely listen to the imperial concubine in everything. How can the empress get the favor then
Let Sheng Weiqiao be beaten, and everyone will beg her to say that the queen is helpless, and even the county owner who helped her soothe her cheeks can't protect her!
Just when he was at a loss what to do, Sheng Weiqiao, who was a little shocked by Concubine Shu's unreasonableness, came to his senses, pushed away Empress Meng and Gongsun Yingjiang who were standing in front of him, and said in front of him: "Empress Rong Chennu explained a few words: Originally The empress and the empress shut up. As the head of the county and not of the royal clan, of course my daughter did not dare to interrupt. When I was young, I often heard the steward in front of my grandfather praise the empress for her gentleness, kindness, and amiability. Mingyue was finally able to see it with her own eyes. The empress was delighted and excited by her beauty, so I couldn’t help but be bold and wanted to talk to the empress, so I offended the empress, so please forgive me!"
As she bowed her hands and bowed, she was worried about Badong. She didn't know how much status her grandfather's family had in the hearts of the Shu sisters, but she didn't want to because so many years had passed. At that time, she wanted to please the Shu sisters. There are as many sisters as there are crucian carp crossing the river, so have you forgotten them
A man who swims thousands of times, is Shu Guifei so angry that she is not afraid of the redness of her clothes
Very good. When Concubine Shu heard this, her face was still gloomy, but she couldn't help but asked: "I heard that I am not from Chang'an. Have you ever seen the steward in front of my grandfather?"
"The steward is not very lucky and has never seen the beauty of the empress in person, but I have been lucky enough to meet Master Shu several times." Sheng Weiqiao went and said, "My maternal grandfather's surname is Feng, and he and my daughter have the same ancestral home in Nanfeng County. The empress has a noble status, maybe I don't know, but Mr. Shu may have some impression?"
"Oh, I remember." Probably because of her good luck, Concubine Shu's expression softened a lot when she heard "surnamed Feng", and she felt a little nostalgic, "Although I have not summoned the steward, I am My father, I have mentioned this to my sister several times... I remember that in my dowry, there were several hairpin rings given by the Feng family. Over the years, there have been many people trying their best to give things to their sisters. , the Feng family has never asked for anything, but I didn’t expect that they would become my maternal family?”
She raised her eyebrows, "Bu Nao, I've been in Chang'an for a while, right? Why have I never visited Shu Mansion?"
Seeing that the imperial concubine's expression softened, everyone was secretly relieved. Although they were surprised that Sheng Weiqiao had such a trump card, they had no time to ask questions at that time. They were all happy that she could pass the test smoothly and rescue the queen.
Hearing this, he immediately became interested again.
Sheng Weiqiao was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Mother, it's not like that. At that time, Prince Mi Zhen was not my daughter's brother. He came to Chang'an to attend the Spring Festival. He was worried that visiting Shu Mansion would bring trouble to the two empresses. Qingyu had a bad influence, so he didn't bother him. Later, Prince Mi Zhen was recognized by Princess Gaomi, and my daughter's grandfather was greatly shocked. My daughter went to serve her grandfather, and later... "
She pursed her lips and showed a wry smile, "Is it possible that my lord couldn't bear the burden? During that time, things inside and outside were never interrupted. I originally planned to go back to Nanfeng County after a few months. I went to visit Shu Mansion. I didn’t expect Mingyue to have the opportunity to get close to the empress, so I couldn’t hold it back for a moment... "
"What I said is not entirely true." Concubine Shu smiled half-heartedly. Seeing a group of people's expressions immediately change because of her words, Concubine Shu felt happy. She covered her mouth and said with a smile, "But I want the Feng family to be generous. , and it’s been more than 20 years since I’ve asked for any favors from their sisters, I will reward me with my favor tomorrow, so don’t argue with me!”
Sheng Weiqiao was angry in his heart, but bowed in front of him with a pleading smile: "Thank you for your grace!"
"Since you are no longer an old friend, but you want to get close to me, then I will give you a few words of advice!" Concubine Shu supported Feng Chai on her temples, glanced sideways at Empress Meng, and said, "My girl has good eyesight. They are no less than one or two points worse than the stewards before my grandfather! I just wanted to go around the palace, and now I leave their sisters alone and go to the deserted Wangchun Palace, which will definitely bring bad luck!"
Sheng Weiqiao secretly vomited a mouthful of blood and wondered, was the imperial concubine afraid that she would have a good death
How can I, a concubine without a son, have the confidence
Ah, where do I get the confidence? ! ? ?
The girl roared in her heart. Seeing the imperial concubine looking at her, she had to answer: "Empress, my maid..."
Before she finished speaking, the faint sound of horse hooves had already reached her. The fierce sound of hoofbeats interrupted her words, causing everyone to lose consciousness and see two horses, one red and one black, racing like crazy. It rolled up to the front and stopped four or five steps away from Sheng Weiqiao!
The two horses stood up at the same time, neighing with their heads held high, but the knight had already neatly rolled away from the saddle: the man in front was just waiting for Sleeping Crane, he walked two steps behind the horse and arrived in front of Sheng Weiqiao, smiled at her first, and then Looking at the others, he was slightly startled when he saw Concubine Shu.
But he immediately smiled and arched his legs in a gentle manner: "I didn't know that the imperial concubine is here, so I was rude just now. Please forgive me!"
[Note] The author has never seen the sea. The largest water the author has ever seen is Taihu Lake... Taihu Lake is not blue at all. In fact, it feels a bit windless and three-foot-high waves... Because I have never seen the sea, I don’t know the ocean. What does "three feet of waves without wind" look like