The scorching sun was scorching the earth like a big furnace.
The weather was suffocatingly hot, but even so, there were still people coming and going at the gate of Luoyue City, and the tea shop outside the city was full of people.
"Sister, does your child have a fever?" A helper woman in Tsing Yi took a cup of herbal tea from Ye Yili and handed it to a young woman whose dress was covered with patches.
In the arms of the young woman was a two or three-year-old boy. His face was flushed, his breathing was short of breath, his lips were pale, and he looked sick.
"My little treasure started to have a fever last night, and it got worse and worse. I brought him to Luoyue City to see a doctor..." The young woman was blushing from the sun with worry written on her cheeks, and carefully fed the boy in her arms to drink For herbal tea, I was very worried. The family could only afford a dime, and I didn't know if it would be enough to see a doctor.
The woman in Tsing Yi clapped her hands and said, "Sister, you are here at the right time, hurry up and take the child to the Lu Family Medical Center! After entering the city, walk along Beili Street for a mile and you will find the Lu Family Medical Center …”
The young woman looked at her suspiciously, and the woman in Tsing Yi hurriedly explained the fact that the Lu Family Medical Center gave free medical treatment to the febrile child under the order of the concubine.
The young woman still couldn't believe it, she blinked and asked, "Sister, are you telling the truth?" There is such a good thing
"Of course it is true. The notice is posted on the bulletin board behind the city gate!" The woman in Tsing Yi pointed in the direction of the city gate and said, "Sister, a child's fever can be serious or small, you should take the child to the doctor immediately. Let's go to the museum."
"Thank you, Big Sister! Thank you, Big Sister!" The young woman picked up the child and stood up, leaning over to thank her, then left the tea shop and hurried away.
The woman in Tsing Yi watched the other party's back into the city, and then put the celadon bowl that the young woman had given herbal tea to a copper basin filled with wormwood water, and then went to wash her hands and face with wormwood.
After that, the woman in Tsing Yi made another pot of wormwood water, and was about to greet Ye Yili, when she saw a familiar figure outside the tea shop, and said with a smile: "Miss Ye, your brother is here!"
Brother... Ye Yili hurriedly looked out of the tea shop, and sure enough, her brother Ye Yinming was looking at her with a smile outside the tea shop. Although he was only wearing a simple blue robe, he looked like Yushu Linfeng.
Ye Yili quickly walked up to meet her, and said in surprise: "Brother, why are you here?"
Ye Yinming smiled slightly, and said warmly: "I just finished my errands, so I just wanted to come and pick you up and go home together."
Before Ye Yili could speak, the plump woman in charge of the tea shop smiled again: "Miss Ye, since your brother is here to pick you up, you should go back first. Anyway, it's almost time."
Ye Yili thanked the other party, took off her apron, and was about to leave when she heard the woman in Tsing Yi say again: "Miss Ye, come here and wash your face and hands with wormwood water before you leave."
Ye Yili's beautiful face froze for a moment, but the other party had good intentions after all, so she agreed. She washed her face and hands, wiped her cheeks with a white towel, and said goodbye to the women helpers in the tea shop.
The two brothers and sisters walked side by side towards the city gate, and Ye Yili could still vaguely hear the women who worked in the tea shop behind talking about her elder brother, saying that Mr. Ye did not need to be a teacher to study in Qingmao Academy; A gifted scholar must be extraordinary in the future; and Miss Ye is also blessed...
Ye Yili couldn't help but twitch her lips slightly, her elder brother is naturally a dragon and phoenix among the people, in the future, when her elder brother is named on the gold list, who would dare to underestimate their brother and sister again!
After entering the city gate, Ye Yinming asked about what happened just now: "Sister, could it be that there is some infectious disease in the city recently?" Otherwise, why would the woman specially ask her sister to wash her face and hands with wormwood water just now.
Ye Yili's face sank like water, her voice was slightly cold: "Recently some children have suffered from seven-day rash..."
"Seven-day rash?"
Ye Yili nodded, and explained the ins and outs of the seven-day rash, including the fact that the Lu Family Medical Center in Nangong Yueling, the Crown Princess, provided free medical treatment for children with fever.
While speaking, Ye Yili's eyes revealed a hint of disapproval. Although it is said that the free consultation at Nangong Yueling Medical Center is a good thing that benefits the people, but what kind of mentality the other party comes from, people have to think about it.
Ye Yili said indifferently: "Brother, controlling the epidemic should always be a matter for the government. The imperial concubine insists on coming out on her own, it's really..." It's suspected of trying to gain fame.
"What my sister said is true." Ye Yinming also agreed, thinking of Bixiaotang's "bought bones with thousands of dollars", there was a violent ups and downs in his heart. From buying bones with thousands of dollars to the present free clinic, the concubine Shizi is just a person who deceives the world and steals her name!
However, that Shizi was not much better...
Ye Yinming couldn't help thinking of all the things he had heard when he was in the capital, and said coldly: "Although Xiao Shizi has made great military achievements, he is arrogant and domineering." He sighed and shook his head, "This general's family is really rough. Speaking of which, Miss Xiao has outstanding talents and learning, she is good but not known to others, she really doesn't look like a child of a military general... "It really is out of the mud but not stained!"
As he said that, Ye Yinming's eyes revealed a bit of admiration. After meeting by chance at the bookstore that time, he couldn't forget Miss Xiao, but it's a pity that he never had the chance to see her again...
What Ye Yinming said, Ye Yili also felt the same way. The tea shop outside the city was set up by Xiao Fei. Before Shi Zifei intervened, no one in Luoyue City knew who the owner of this tea shop was. His character is noble and pure, and he likes literature and hates martial arts, so he really matches his brother very well.
It's a pity that Xiao Fei lives in a deep boudoir on weekdays and rarely goes out, and her brother can't go in and out of the backyard of the palace, so the two of them haven't had a chance to see each other until now. If Xiao Fei saw her brother's talent, she would definitely be moved by her brother.
Opportunity, just one more chance!
etc! Ye Yili frowned and thought of something. A few days ago, she accidentally heard a few scholars drinking herbal tea in the tea shop mention that there will be a show competition in a while.
Maybe it works...
The more Ye Yili thought about it, the more excited she became, she hurriedly said: "Brother, do you know about the promotion?"
Ye Yinming was startled and nodded.
Wangdu and Jiangnan Xiwen, from time to time, literati and scholars will gather together to hold large and small poetry gatherings, talk about the past and the present, and express their feelings. If you are lucky, you may become famous from now on and be appreciated by nobles; There are many warriors and few literati, and in Luoyue City, only this promotion will attract people's attention, which can give students the opportunity to show their strengths.
Promotion to the show... Ye Yinming quickly understood what his sister meant, and couldn't help but smile on his face. There are not only many students, literati and scholars at the promotion meeting, but also those girls with status from various prefectures in Luoyue City will also come to the promotion meeting to watch the talents with full stomachs show their strengths. Over the years, several beautiful marriages have been fulfilled because of this. With Xiao Fei's temperament of being fond of writing, she would definitely go to the show, so wouldn't she have the opportunity to express her feelings in front of her and let her see her talents!
But soon, Ye Yinming thought of something again, dropped his shoulders in frustration, and sighed: "Sister, although I think I will never lose to others in talent and learning, I'm afraid I won't be able to go to this promotion..." See Ye Yili Eyes showing anxiety, Ye Yinming raised his hand to signal her to wait for him to finish, "Sister, listen to me, I'm afraid you don't know something, this show will be a biennial event in Luoyue City, naturally not Anyone can go. Those aristocratic princes will naturally receive invitations to the promotion meeting; but if ordinary students want to participate in the promotion meeting, firstly, they must have fame, and secondly, they need a person with status as their sponsor. Guarantee..." He is just a commoner, who can he ask to be his guarantee? !
Ye Yili had an indignant look on her face, and bit her lower lip unwillingly. Her brother is so talented, is it really necessary to give up a great opportunity that may kill two birds with one stone? !
No, there must be a way!
Ye Yili lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment... She quickly made up her mind again, with a gentle smile overflowing her face, she raised her eyes eagerly to look at her elder brother, and said, "Brother, you have fame, so I just sent someone to help you." As a guarantor. Ever since I taught the five girls in the palace, Concubine Wei has always been very close to me. I can mention Concubine Wei to Concubine Wei and ask Concubine Wei to ask the prince to be the guarantor..." The elder brother will naturally be justified Participated in the promotion show, and met Miss Xiao at first sight.
Let the younger sister come forward to ask Concubine Wei... Ye Yinming hesitated for a moment, wouldn't that mean asking the younger sister to beg someone else on her knees
A look of unbearableness flashed in Ye Yinming's eyes, and he said, "Sister, it's still..." Forget it
"Brother!" Ye Yili grabbed her elder brother's sleeve and looked at him with clear eyes without blinking, "Brother, with your talents and learning, you will definitely shine in the competition!"
Ye Yinming was stunned by Ye Yili's firm eyes. After a while, he finally nodded his head slowly, swearing in his heart: He will definitely make his sister live a better life!
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Speaking of the promotion show, it is a major event that everyone in Luoyue City knows, and it has also become the focus of heated discussions in the city in recent days.
Unlike the several cities on the southeastern border that were in panic, even though the battle with Nanliang had not yet been won, Luoyue City had already returned to normal after the initial panic.
Maybe it's because Huiling City is far away from here and can't feel the smoke, maybe it's because they believe in the son's bravery and combat skills. All in all, the biennial promotion meeting has not been postponed because of this war.
However, for Nangong Yue who has just arrived, the so-called "Join Show" is really unfamiliar.
Nangong Yue didn't hear the name for the first time until a few days later when the office sent a golden cloud pattern post.
Seeing the post, Xiao Fei couldn't hide her excitement on her small face, and said, "Sister-in-law, it's the Zhuoxiu Club."
Nangong Yue looked puzzled, "Join the show?"
She reached out to take the post, and was about to open it when she heard a "meow", the cat Xiaobai came out from nowhere, squatted on the ground, raised her fluffy head, and stared at it with golden and blue mandarin duck eyes. She looked at Nangong Yue suspiciously, as if asking, what are you looking at
Nangong Yue didn't even need to make any eye gestures, Huamei already understood her intentions, and picked up Xiaobai and put him on her lap.
Xiao Fei felt a little itchy for a while, leaned over and stroked Xiaobai's back, and finally remembered that Nangong Yue had only been here for a few months, and she thought she didn't know about the promotion, so she explained: "Sister-in-law , the show will be held by Wanmu Academy..."
Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, "I remember Wanmu Academy is one of the three major academies in southern Xinjiang, right?"
There are three major academies in Southern Xinjiang. Apart from Qingmao Academy and Ninghe Academy, the last one is Wanmu Academy. Among them, Wanmu Academy occupies the largest area and the largest scale. The academy’s repairs are not cheap, so you can come to this academy to study The students here are basically the children of aristocratic families who are either rich or noble.
However, even so, not everyone can enter. For example, a mediocre idiot like Fang Shilei, even if he has a fortune, Wanmu Academy will not accept it.
Seeing Xiao Fei looking at Xiao Bai eagerly, Nangong Yue simply sent Xiao Bai into Xiao Fei's arms.
Xiao Fei hugged Xiaobai, and while gently scratching its chin, she replied: "Sister-in-law, it is this academy. The promotion meeting is held every two years, and the head of Wanmu Academy will open the school on this day. In a few halls, there are many unique authentic works of famous masters of the past dynasties on display. These unique authentic works are either collected by the academy or voluntarily exhibited by other mansions. I heard that Tang inkstone will also be exhibited at this exhibition. His masterpiece "Fishing Snow in the Cold River Alone"." Saying that, Xiao Fei's eyes sparkled, and seeing her high spirits, it was obvious that she couldn't wait.
"Sister-in-law, do you want to go together?" Xiao Fei looked at Nangong Yue expectantly.
Is it possible for everyone to go to the Zhuoxiu Society? You need to get a post from Wanmu Academy. Of course, with the status of Zhennan Prince's Mansion, it is absolutely impossible to miss this post. In previous years, similar posts would naturally be sent to the main courtyard for Xiaofang, but now, they are sent directly to Bixiaotang.
Xiao Fei was in good spirits, but it wasn't just the female relatives who would come that day, she was a girl who hadn't left the cabinet, and she still needed to be accompanied by elders when she went to similar occasions.
Seeing Xiao Fei's shining eyes, Nangong Yue pursed her lips and smiled, "Sister Fei, let's go together!"
"Sister-in-law," Xiao Fei smiled happily, and a beautiful smile bloomed on her small face, "Then we have an agreement!"
As soon as she finished speaking, there was another "mi woo", a soft coquettish voice, which was different from Xiao Bai's cry. The chubby orange cat poked its round head out from the threshold, looking at Xiao Fei, no, or it was Xiao Bai on Xiao Fei's lap.
Xiao Bai patted Xiao Fei's hand, then stood up, stretched lazily, and landed lightly on the ground. It walked out of the house slowly, said "meow" to Xiaoju, and then walked away proudly, Xiaoju followed behind it obediently, as if it was its most loyal follower, the two little guys were so cute The appearance made all the masters and servants in the room laugh.
Relying on their own identities, these two little guys are extremely majestic in the Zhennan Palace. They swagger back and forth between Yuebiju and Bixiao Hall every day, and the entire palace has become their territory. They all offered them up as masters, and no one dared to neglect them.
Watching the two little guys go away, Xiao Fei suddenly remembered the topic they were talking about, and continued: "... In addition to some orphaned calligraphy and paintings, Wanmu Academy will also arrange some interesting exhibitions at the promotion show. New activities, such as the last time fighting orchids; the last time we fought with herbs in the form of Qushui Liushang; another year, we held an antique appreciation. At that time, a girl from Li picked out a collection of A snuff bottle, an ancient antique from the previous dynasty that was overlooked by others, was said to be a tribute hundreds of years ago, and it was passed down as a good story in the promotion meeting... "
Xiao Fei spoke eloquently, and Nangong Yue listened with gusto, echoing from time to time that she originally planned to accompany Xiao Fei to visit, but now even she herself became somewhat interested.
Xiao Fei chatted with Nangong Yue enthusiastically for less than half an hour, until the two nurses in charge came to Nangong Yue to ask for a match, and Xiao Fei resigned voluntarily.
After Nangong Yue finished handling the trivial matters, another incense stick of time passed, Baihui was about to ask her if she wanted to rest for a while, at this time, Huamei came to report that side concubine Wei had come.
Nangong Yue was a little surprised. Concubine Wei has always been "going to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing". Could it be that Xiao Rongyu is ill again
It's just that Xiao Rongyu's seven-day rash has already reached the seventh day, and the rash on her body has faded a long time ago, so there should be no more changes.
Que'er on the side thought of something, and said out loud: "Concubine Wei, side concubine Wei came to look for you, maybe it has something to do with Miss Ye... The servant girl just heard that Miss Ye went to Yulinju to see Wei Wei early this morning. side concubine."
Ye Yili is here? Nangong Yue squinted her eyes slightly, and now she doesn't have to take female celebrity classes, what is she doing here
Regardless of whether it was for Ye Yili or not, since the Wei family has come, Nangong Yue didn't bother to guess, and said directly: "Go and ask side concubine Wei to come in."
Nangong Yue straightened her clothes and went to the main room.
Wei Shi, who was dressed in light blue and covered with magnolia flowers, was always elegant and calm. When he saw Nangong Yue coming, he put down the teacup in his hand.
After the two greeted each other, they both sat down again.
Mrs. Wei looked a little weak, but she always spoke and acted very frankly, and she didn't go around in circles, so she said directly: "Shizi Concubine, I came here because of that Miss Ye."
Hearing this, Huamei couldn't help but secretly glanced at Que'er, expressing her respect for Que'er with her eyes: Sister Que'er really has the tendency to become a fortune teller
Que'er proudly puffed out her chest under the reverent eyes of the thrush, as if to say, I know it by seeing it!
Nangong Yue looked at Wei Shi quietly, waiting for the other party to continue talking.
Wei Shi paused for a moment, stared at Nangong Yue's expression, and continued: "Miss Ye came to the palace early this morning to find a concubine, and said that she wanted to ask the concubine to help talk to the prince and act as a guarantor for her brother so that Ye Your son is participating in this year's show."
Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, "Why did the side concubine tell me about this?"
There was a flash of hesitation in Wei's eyes, but in the end he said decisively: "The concubine wants Miss Ye to come into the mansion to serve the prince."
These few words of Wei's words can be said to be astonishing, Huamei almost exclaimed, even Que'er couldn't hide her surprise.
Nangong Yue's expression was indifferent, without a trace of surprise, nor did she show any likes or dislikes, she said calmly: "Wei side concubine, I am a daughter-in-law, how can I interfere in the affairs of my father's inner house."
Wei Shi was stunned for a while, followed by a slight smile, stood up gracefully, blessed her body and said: "What the concubine Shizi said is that the concubine is reckless. The concubine will not bother the concubine anymore!"
Nangong Yue nodded slightly, "Fair Concubine Wei, please go. Thrush, see off the guests."
Wei Shi came and went quickly, anyway, the purpose of her trip has been achieved!
The reason why Wei Shi came to Bixiaotang specially was to test Nangong Yue's attitude.
After all, Wei Shi has already decided that she will follow the lead of the eldest son. Although the concubine is the daughter-in-law, whether the prince takes a concubine is not just about whether there will be an extra woman in the prince's backyard, it may also affect the succession of the title and family property. Although Wei Shi only wanted Ye Yili to enter the mansion and would never allow her to have a chance to conceive, but Shi Zifei didn't know, if she doubted her intentions because of this, it would be more harm than good for Wei Shi...
Therefore, Wei Shi had already made a plan, if the concubine Shizi felt the slightest bit unhappy, she would stop immediately and not argue with Ye Yili.
However, Wei Shi never expected that the Shizi Concubine did not take Ye Yili seriously.
Wei Shi walked out of the room with his skirt in hand, with a sarcastic smile on his lips.
Ye Yili was pretending to be aloof, Wei Shi had already sensed from the other party's tone and attitude that she was dissatisfied with Bixiaotang. Later, Wei Shi made a special investigation and found out that Ye Yili had some quarrels with the Crown Princess. Before coming, Wei thought that the concubine Shi Zi would either disapprove, or she would use her own strength to attack Ye Yili, but she never thought that the concubine Shi Zi didn't care at all.
Too!
What is the status of the concubine, the daughter of the famous Nangong family, the dignified princess, in this southern border, is a most noble woman, and Ye Yili is just a poor girl, who is the same as the concubine. Mud farewell.
How can people put ants in their eyes!
To put it bluntly, Miss Ye's behavior is probably as ridiculous as a clown in front of Shi Zifei.
This trip was not in vain, Wei now feels at ease, since the Crown Princess doesn't care at all, then he can do it with confidence and boldly!
Wei's ability to come to this point is enough to prove that she is a person who is good at seizing opportunities.
So that day, she successfully invited King Zhennan to her yard.
King Zhennan first visited Xiao Rongyu who had just recovered from illness, played with her for a while, and then went to her room accompanied by Mrs. Wei.
Wei Shi ordered someone to serve a bowl of chilled mung bean soup, and said gently: "The weather is hot, the prince should drink a bowl of mung bean soup to cool off the heat, this concubine made it herself."
Zhennan Wang was very helpful, with a smile on his face, and said softly: "Wei Er, you should also pay attention to your body, be careful of getting hot."
Wei smiled and blessed again: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will save myself." Then, she walked behind King Zhennan, gently pinched his shoulders, and massaged him to relieve his fatigue.
The king of Zhennan was very comfortable, he couldn't help squinting his eyes, and he heard Wei Shi softly say in his ears: "I saw Miss Ye today, so I quietly whispered for the prince..."
King Zhennan was overjoyed, and his somewhat slack spirit gathered up all of a sudden, "How do you say it?"
Wei's voice was a little hesitant, but he continued, "Miss Ye didn't answer my concubine directly, but only said that I hope my concubine can help me with two things."
help? ! King Zhennan frowned, "What's the matter?"
A sharp light flashed in Wei's eyes, but his expression remained gentle, and he said slowly: "Miss Ye said that she would like to ask the prince to act as a guarantor for her elder brother, Mr. Ye, to participate in the show, and...she, she would like to invite My lord, help me find out about the topics for this year's show."
Even if King Zhennan could understand the first request, it was just a matter of effort for him, but when he heard the second request, his expression was not so good.
Although Wei couldn't see his face, he could clearly feel his shoulders stiffen, and after a while, he heard him say: "I will ask someone to ask the head of the mountain tomorrow." The voice was gone The interest just now seemed a little faint.
The corners of Wei's lips raised slightly, and said: "The concubine told Miss Ye the good news."
Ye Yili did come to her today, but she only asked Zhennan Wang to give her brother a guarantee, not a question.
With such an identity, it is not unreasonable for Wei to gain a firm foothold in the Zhennan Palace and be favored. She knows Zhennan Wang too well. Zhennan Wang likes beauties, but the only one who can really put him in his heart There is that kind of woman who is "like a white lotus with a noble character", not a person who does not know the heights of the sky and the earth because of his favor...
For King Zhennan, it was not difficult to ask the head of the mountain for a test question. After all, it was not an imperial examination, but a small test. In order to please the beauties, King Zhennan would even take the initiative to ask the head of the mountain for questions. But only if... on offer, not in exchange!
However, even if King Zhennan is already displeased with Ye Yili's character, he is still interested in beauties. Wei Shi believes that he will give the title to himself soon, and after that...
Wei couldn't help looking forward to the promotion meeting.
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