The next day, they had breakfast at their residence in the morning. While Shen Chuliu was dressing up, Yao Baolin came.
She was wearing a beige skirt and said with a smile, "Greetings to Miss Jing."
Shen Chuliu is now a beauty, but she always feels embarrassed when her name is called.
It’s not easy to call me sister, so I did it like this.
"Sister, please sit down for a while. I'll be fine soon." Shen Chuliu smiled.
Her hair was already combed and her clothes were on, but she was just tidying them up.
She put on her cloak again, and now Zi Zhu was waiting for her to go out. He came out with Yao Baolin and waited for the Lantern Festival outside: "Master, Yao Baolin, this servant is watching the weather. If it rains, I will pick you up."
Shen Chuliu nodded.
After leaving Cuiyunxuan, walking along the palace road, approaching Changle Palace where Concubine Yi lived, they met Ning Jieyu and Miao Xiaoyi.
Ning Jieyu wore a plain white skirt with bamboo embroidery on it, which was indescribably elegant.
Miao Xiaoyi is a tender pink skirt.
Shen Chuliu and Yao Baolin greeted each other with Ning Jieyu and Miao Xiaoyi.
They entered Changle Palace together.
In Changle Palace, Chen Baolin, Concubine Jin, Wen Xiaoyi, Song Zhaoyi, Lu Xiaoyi, and Li Baolin have all arrived.
It didn't matter if others arrived early, after all, she had a low status, so it was funny that Concubine Jin arrived so early.
Although Concubine Jin’s Taiping Palace is indeed close.
As soon as I said hello, I heard people singing harmony outside, and Yi Chongyuan came.
Everyone who should pay their respects stood up to pay their respects.
Yi Chongyuan was wearing a water-red coat and skirt and a cloak of the same color. She looked good and her belly was bulging.
It was at this time that Beauty arrived.
When everyone looked at her, she smiled: "My sister is late, please don't be angry, Concubine Yi."
"It's not too late, it's not too late. Sit down." Concubine Yi would not show what she was thinking.
Today she is wearing a moon-white skirt, embroidered with orchids, her hair is in a fairy bun, and she has a set of white jade jewelry, which is exquisite and beautiful.
She was proud in her heart. There were many women in the palace, except for the queen, who celebrated her birthday every year with Concubine Feng Shu.
For others who can reach the rank of ninth concubine and the emperor and queen remember them, they will be rewarded with a table every year.
It won't be a big deal.
The Queen's people, Concubine Feng Shu and Concubine Kangde came in front and back.
The queen didn't come, but she sent someone a complete set of jade jewelry.
Yi Fei accepted it gratefully.
Concubine Feng Shu smiled and said: "As expected, the Queen is a generous person. With this comparison, we can't get enough of the congratulatory gifts."
Everyone laughed in agreement, and Li Mei didn't care at all.
"Li Mei, why do you disagree with this?" Feng Shufei saw her disdainful look and felt angry.
"Feng Shufei, you have misunderstood." Li Meiren stood up and said, "The Queen is the master of the harem, the legitimate wife and the main wife. She is also a princess. According to my concubine, I can't give you a gift as valuable as the Queen. It's normal. Even if I can get it, who would want to get it? As for me, I can't get it, so don't I want to cry when I think about it? But today is a good day, so I can't. , isn’t this a bit ugly?”
She is so self-deprecating, but what can be said is that Feng Shufei cannot see her own status clearly.
Since her cousin married a concubine of the Feng family, not only did she not get along with Feng Shufei, but she even acted like she was not on good terms with her.
Shen Chuliu thought, as expected, this beauty is not a fool to be favored.
"Li Mei is indeed sensible. If the emperor were here, he would also praise you." Concubine Kangde sat down and said.
"Sisters are naturally sensible." Concubine Yi smiled: "You should keep your mouth shut, it won't be good if you scare people."
The beauty smiled to save her face and said nothing.
"Is the emperor coming soon?" Feng Shufei sat down and asked. Changle Palace is very luxurious, but it conflicts with the character of Yi Fei.
Shen Chuliu came here once last year on Concubine Yi's birthday. At that time, it looked similar to this time, and she probably bought some more things.
"Alright, sister, why are you so anxious? Aren't you here to celebrate your sister's birthday?" Concubine Yi joked with a smile.
This means that today is my birthday, so if you have any thoughts, you should hide them.
Since what happened last time, Concubine Yi is no longer so submissive.
Concubine Feng Shu was not stupid, so she naturally knew it, so the two of them gradually became estranged.
However, one is favored and the other has children, but neither can do anything to the other.
After everyone sat and talked for a while, the emperor finally came.
As soon as they heard the announcement, everyone stood up quickly.
No need to look closely, everyone is eager to show their best side right away.
Especially those who haven't slept with you for a long time. Even if you see them every day during the Chinese New Year, it's useless if you see them. The emperor won't remember you and doesn't have the heart to look at you.
There are more opportunities at such a small banquet.
As soon as Qi Yixiu walked in, Feng Shufei took the lead and everyone said hello.
"Everyone get up and sit down. Today is a good day for Concubine Yi, so you don't have to be too polite." Qi Yixiu smiled and helped Concubine Yi to sit down.
Everyone thanked them and took their seats.
It was probably because Shen Chu and Liu Weishi were wearing too conspicuous clothes. Just now, the concubines were glaring at her. Now that she sat down, Qi Yixiu also looked at her a few more times.
Concubine Yi was just angry when she saw it, but she didn't mention it.
Qi Yixiu only glanced at her a few times. Concubine Yi was his favorite, and he would definitely give her face.
"On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, bring me what I gave to Concubine Yi." Qi Yi said.
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year responded, clapped his hands, and the two eunuchs outside came in carrying something covered with red cloth.
Everyone looked at it curiously.
I saw that the thing was quite heavy when I put it down. When I opened the red cloth, it turned out to be a large jade sculpture.
Everyone made a sound in surprise.
It turns out that this is a jade tree made of jasper. The branches on the top are lifelike, and other jade materials are used to make leaves in different shades of colors. Although it is not one piece, it is very realistic.
There are flowers made of pink crystal stones blooming on it, which look like camellias.
Because there are only four or five flowers on the entire jade tree, it makes the jade tree even more noble.
Although such a big thing will never be a good jade material, no matter how bad it is, it is still a jade material.
These days, jade is all top quality.
Shen Chuliu not only laughed, but the emperor's love for his concubines really depended on their mood!
Whether she or the beauty, I don't know about this thing in the future, but I can't see it now.
So Shen Chuliu took a few more glances, not out of envy, but purely because of the good craftsmanship.
Each leaf is beautifully carved, with clear veins.
"As expected of this gift for Concubine Yi, it's really good." Concubine Feng Shu was already dying of soreness.
"I would like to thank the emperor for the reward." Concubine Yi was also very excited.
"This gift is very suitable for Concubine Yi, and I think it is very good." Compared to Concubine Feng Shu, Concubine Kangde was much calmer.
The emperor smiled: "When it's your birthday, I will also prepare a gift for you."
Meow? I don’t know when another chapter will drop, during the day.
(End of chapter)