As night fell, the lights began to rise.
Lu Shuang'er's Yikun Palace can't be said to be decorated with lanterns and festoons, but the lights are as bright as day, and the ladies of each palace have come to the banquet. They are actually jealous and envious in their hearts. What does it mean that the emperor asked Concubine Lu Gui to host this banquet for Duke Ning? ? Could it be that he wants to record Princess Ning under the name of Concubine Lu
All the women in the palace know that the emperor has not allowed any concubine to have any heirs in the past ten years, and every concubine who waits on the bed will eat the avoidance soup afterward. The eldest princess died more than ten years ago. The emperor dotes on Concubine Lu Gui so much, maybe he really wants Princess Ning to be recorded under her name. Although she is only a princess, she is still better than nothing.
Lu Shuang'er was not as complicated as these people. She knew Zhao Yong better than them. Zhao Yong would definitely not think about her future. It was only because it was convenient for her to hold a banquet.
She doesn't care about being jealous, and she doesn't care how Zhao Yong uses her. Now she is only worried about whether there will be another person in the palace who will steal her favor.
Why hasn't that noble Liu appeared yet? The emperor took her back to the palace for so long, she has been hiding in the Chuxiu Palace, and she has not come to pay her respects so far, although she knows it is because the emperor dotes on her every day, she is very clear about what will happen after being favored by Zhao Yong, she I still want to know who this Liu Guiren is.
"Young concubine, I heard that the emperor has acquired a new beauty a few days ago. How long has it been? How come I haven't even seen her? It's fine if she doesn't come to meet our sisters. Didn't she greet the noble concubine? Is it?" Wang Guiren in the palace said to Lu Shuang'er.
Lu Shuang'er glanced at her, "Liu Guiren has to serve the emperor every night, maybe he is too tired."
Wang Guiren curled his lips, "Even so, it's too ignorant of the rules."
Concubine De, who was sitting on the side looking weak and weak, said, "Princess Ning is the protagonist today, so don't say these words, lest the emperor will be displeased when he hears it."
"That's right, we don't have Concubine De to understand the emperor's preferences, so why don't we all shut up." Concubine Zhuang Hui gave Wang Guiren a half-smile.
Lu Shuang'er looked at the sky outside, "Let's not say a few words."
She doesn't like these women in the palace. If she was in Jin State before, she would have thought of a way to clean them up, but this is Qi State, and the man they want to serve is Zhao Yong. It's enough to be petted once in a while, and it's like this every day, so it's better to die. I thought she didn't love Zhao Yong, and didn't care which woman he would favor. She only needed the status Zhao Yong gave her, but now Zhao Yong really To spoil others, she still felt uncomfortable.
"Eldest Princess and Princess Ning are here." A palace maid outside came in to report.
"Two princesses, please come in." Lu Shuang'er showed a gentle smile on her face, watching Zhao Rao and Zhao Ning walk in together.
Concubine De who was sitting by the side looked up at Zhao Rao, then lowered her head again. Every time in such an occasion, she seemed to have no sense of presence at all, especially where there was a big princess, she was even less willing to speak. .
"I have seen the imperial concubine, all the ladies are well." Zhao Rao saluted with a smile.
Zhao Ning followed behind her, and did whatever she saw her do.
"Everyone is waiting for you." Lu Shuang'er said with a smile, her eyes fell on Zhao Ning, "Princess Ning is beautiful when she dresses up a bit, and standing with the princess is not inferior."
"The imperial concubine is just joking, how can I compare with big sister." Zhao Ning replied in fear, looking at Zhao Rao nervously.
Zhao Rao smiled and held her hand, "A-Ning is the daughter of the emperor, so she must be beautiful, and the daughter of the emperor is not bad-looking."
She spoke with sincerity, which made Zhao Ning feel warm when he heard it, and secretly exclaimed, Zhao Rao is really a formidable person, no matter who she is facing, she seems to be able to deal with it with ease.
Lu Shuang'er was told by Lu Lingzhi that anyone in the palace could be offended, so don't offend the Eldest Princess, "The Eldest Princess really loves my sister, and the little mouth is too good at talking, please sit down first, the Emperor should be here soon." It's time to come."
Zhao Ning became really nervous now, is she finally going to meet her biological father
I don't know what kind of talent my mother has loved and resented for a lifetime.
"By the way, why haven't the other princesses come yet?" Lu Shuang'er asked suspiciously.
Zhao Rao said, "Xin'er and Xiang'er will be here soon, as for Lan'er... I don't know."
Concubine De hurriedly said, "Lan'er suffered from a cold, and the imperial doctor just prescribed medicine for her, so she won't be here tonight. If she gets sick...it will be fine."
Could this woman who spoke be Zhao Lan's biological mother, Concubine De? Zhao Ning glanced at her in surprise, she really didn't look like her at all, such a delicate and timid appearance really didn't match her identity as a concubine De, she thought that someone who could become a concubine must have a lot of means Very powerful.
But... Was it her illusion, why did she feel that Concubine De looked a little afraid of Zhao Rao
Zhao Rao didn't answer Concubine De's words, she walked to her seat and sat down without even looking at Concubine De.
The concubines present seemed to be accustomed to Zhao Rao's attitude, Concubine De just lowered her head in embarrassment and didn't say anything else.
Zhao Ning, who was the only one who didn't know the grievances between Concubine De and Concubine Zhao Rao, was shocked. Concubine De is considered an elder. Is it really okay for Zhao Rao to ignore her like this
Lu Shuang'er said with a smile, "Since Princess Lan is not feeling well, let her have a good rest."
Concubine De raised her head and gave Lu Shuang'er a grateful look.
Just as he was talking, the word that the second princess was coming came from outside.
Zhao Ning also finally met the second princess Zhao Xiang, who seemed to be a very gentle and gentle person. After greeting Lu Shuang'er, she came to sit next to Zhao Rao, "Big sister."
"Come on, have you gone to Xiushu Pavilion to copy books again?" Zhao Rao asked in a low voice, "It's already this time, and you still can't put those books down, tell Father Emperor to give you the books as a dowry."
"Big sister, you are teasing me again." Zhao Xiang said with a smile, looking at Zhao Ning, "This is sister Ning, I want to find you these days, but I forgot when I was busy, sister Ning Blame me."
Zhao Rao said, "Ah Ning, don't forgive her. She is nothing but a book. If you put a book in her hand, she will definitely forget everything, not even her sister."
"Second sister is good." Zhao Ning said with a smile. She could see that the relationship between Zhao Rao and Zhao Xiang was really close. Zhao Xin couldn't match this kind of intimacy. She took another look at Zhao Xiang. Second sister She doesn't look very stunning, but there is a soft and comfortable temperament all over her body, which makes people want to get close to her.