"Why did Su Xiuyi say this?" Zhuang Luoyan smiled at Su Xiuyi.
Su Xiuyi looked at those eyes, wondering if it was her illusion. Under the reflection of the fireworks, there was an indescribable irony in these eyes.
The other concubines looked at the two very cooperatively, no matter which of the two was unlucky, it would do them no harm.
"It's just that Zhao Xiuyi didn't want to eat, so he asked a lot." Su Xiuyi put down the silver chopsticks in his hand, ignoring the irony in Zhuang Luoyan's eyes, "Could it be that I misread it."
"Thank you for your concern, my sister just doesn't have much appetite," Zhuang Luoyan replied indifferently, then turned to look at the emperor and the queen, seeing that they were also looking in this direction.
Feng Jin and Zhuang Luoyan's eyes met, seeing the unspeakable loneliness hidden under those calm eyes, he retracted his gaze, and slowly opened his mouth and said, "Zhao Xiuyi is weak and has a bad appetite. The bird's nest with chicken silk is brought to Zhao Chongyi, which nourishes the stomach."
"Concubine thanks the emperor for the reward." Zhuang Luoyan got up and thanked him.
Concubine Rou sneered, this Su Xiuyi was really over the top, Zhuang Luoyan was in the limelight at the moment, she wanted to stumble on such a trivial matter, but she was just embarrassing herself. Squinting at Concubine Shu who looked calm, the two really didn't look like cousins, no wonder their status was different.
The pheasant and bird's nest soup is simmered over a small fire, and it is extremely troublesome to make a soup. Zhuang Luoyan tasted it with a silver spoon. .
Seeing that Zhuang Luoyan seemed to like this soup, Feng Jin showed a bit of a smile on his face, and turned to the Queen: "I know that she has always been a good-natured person, and now that she has food, her appetite will improve. ."
The queen smiled and said, "Zhao Xiuyi is good at gourmet food, so it's no wonder that the emperor specially gave him a small kitchen and gourmet mama."
Feng Jin nodded with a smile, "She loves to eat, and I can't do anything about her. I can't just let her mess around with her, and send a gourmet nanny to her to toss, so I can rest assured."
The speaker may have ulterior motives, but the person listening will definitely wake up. Does the emperor express his dissatisfaction with Zhao Xiuyi's food problems, and also warn her not to do anything
Concubine Shu was like this in the past, and Zhao Xiuyi is like this now. Does the emperor really dote on women from a small family? Concubine Shu's beauty and good dancing are also considered to be her strengths, so what kind of thing is Zhuang Luoyan
"There's nothing the emperor can do, but he's reluctant," the queen still smiled, "Zhao Xiuyi also likes this concubine, so it's no wonder the emperor prefers it."
Feng Jin took a sip of wine, looked at Zhuang Luoyan, who was immersed in the soup, and said with a smile, "Yes, I can't bear to be harsh with such a temper."
The Queen's hand holding the chopsticks tightened, but the smile on her face remained the same.
"However, her temperament is still childish," the emperor put down the glass, "Concubine Shu Gui is the most in my heart, and Derong women workers are rare in the harem."
I'm afraid that Concubine Shu will be fine everywhere. The knuckles of the queen's chopsticks are slightly white. If Zhuang Luoyan makes her unhappy, then Concubine Shu will be hated by her. Unfortunately, no matter how many fresh women come from the harem, the emperor is the most beautiful. I still love this Concubine Shu.
Concubine Rou, Concubine Yangui, Zhao Xiuyi, Ye Ronghua, these people were all women the emperor loved or was doting on, but compared to Concubine Shugui, they were nothing.
"Concubine Shu Gui is naturally rare." The queen replied dryly, and then looked at the artist performing acrobatics on the stage. It seemed that the artist on the stage was performing extremely interestingly, which made her involuntarily addicted to it.
The corner of Concubine Shu, who bowed her head to eat beside her, showed a slight smile, with some indescribable sweetness in the middle.
After the porridge and the fruit plate were served, the Shangshi Bureau withdrew the dishes, and the rest was to drink tea, eat snacks and watch songs and dances. Until the arrival of the new year after Zishi, the emperor issued some decrees for rewards.
I watched the national-level performances lazily with Madam Tang in my arms, and then watched the emperor bestow blessing dishes and words for some useful ministers, and then gave gifts to the imperial clan, which was quite like giving out red envelopes for the New Year.
"The sage has a decree. I have been on the throne for many years, and the beautiful family members of the harem are on the side, and I will be the concubine."
"Xianfei Jin Xianfei, Jiang Xianconcubine Jin noble concubine, Zhao Xiuyi Jin Xianrong, Ye Ronghua Jinde concubine, Kong Cairen Jin Wanyi..."
As the names were read out, some people were happy, some people were lonely, and the most embarrassing one was Yangui Concubine.
The list of Jinfeng is not a secret, so there has been news from the central province, and everyone who wants to be promoted to the harem has also inquired clearly. All thought it was a joke.
Zhuang Luoyan was also a little surprised. In the list she was looking at originally, Yangui Concubine was originally going to be promoted to Chongyi, why is there no name for her now? In this way, the name of Yangui's concubine was erased later. What did she do that was taboo for the emperor
"This decree should have been announced later in the year, but today I am happy, so I announced it together. The specific matters are prepared by the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of the Palace, and the Jintian Supervisor will hold the Jinfeng Grand Ceremony on a good day." Feng Jin stood up, slightly Raising their heads, everyone knelt down and shouted long live.
Then there are fireworks that fill the sky, almost illuminating the entire capital.
Zhuang Luoyan knelt on the ground, secretly raised his head to look at the emperor standing proudly, and instantly felt that his stature had grown taller, really... a big monster with a domineering side, a strong waist and a hard waist.
The lively banquet finally ended, and everyone left the venue one after another. The only thing that was still going on was the fireworks that filled the sky. Zhuang Luoyan sat on the slightly swaying chariot, watching the fireworks flickering in the sky, and suddenly something cold fell on it. face.
"Niangniang, it's snowing." Yun Xi looked up at the sky and said to the eunuch who was carrying the chariot, "Be careful."
Now that Zhuang Luoyan is a virtuous person of the second grade, he can call himself the palace to the people below, and the servants should also be called the empress, not the "master" who can be called with any grade.
"Well, the snow is good this year, and the harvest next year is expected to be good." Zhuang Luoyan blinked, and the snowflakes that fell in his eyes were a little cold.
"Niangniang also knows about this?" Ting Zhu smiled and said, "There is a saying in the slave's hometown that the three-layer quilt is made of wheat, and you will sleep with steamed buns next year."
Zhuang Luoyan smiled when she heard the words, this sentence is still a folk proverb in her elementary school textbook, and now hearing this sentence, I really feel a sense of time travel.
She couldn't help looking up again. In the dark sky, the fireworks were indescribably beautiful and conspicuous. She sighed deeply, and a year has passed.
On the first day of the first lunar month, women were ordered to worship, and the emperor stayed in the queen's Jingyang Palace.
On the second day of the first lunar month, the emperor stayed in the side hall of Linyuexuan, and the talented people who had just been admitted into the harem were favored.
On the third day of the first lunar month, the emperor gave a lot of precious jewelry to the talented people, and reprimanded the concubines who deliberately made it difficult for the talented people.
"The snow has finally stopped," Zhuang Luoyan held Tingzhu's hand and walked slowly on the cleaned bluestone pavement. Many flowers in the imperial garden had already disappeared, but fortunately some were still green. The flower branches made the imperial garden a little greener.
"Luo'er, this imperial garden is really beautiful. When the flowers bloom in a few months, I don't know how beautiful it will be," a crisp voice sounded from behind the flowers, with a hint of pride in her tone.
"Master, there are few flowers in this winter, and they are beautiful at other times."
Zhuang Luoyan raised his eyebrows, and when he heard this, he asked softly, "Who's there?"
After waiting for a while, I saw a woman in red come out, looking particularly bright in the snowy winter.
"The concubine and concubine have seen Zhao Xianrong." The woman in red saw Zhuang Luoyan clearly, and hurriedly knelt down to greet her, how conspicuous that red dress was.
Zhuang Luoyan took a closer look and realized that this was the dancer named Zhencai at the New Year's Eve banquet.
"Zhencai please get up," Zhuang Luoyan raised his hand slightly and looked around, "You still come out to visit the garden on such a cold day."
Listening to Zhu was a little dissatisfied, how did this talented person name the palace maid next to him, and how did it conflict with his mother's name
"It was dull in the house, so I went out for a walk. I never thought I would meet the empress," Zhen Cairen replied cautiously, "Is the empress also here to enjoy the scenery?"
A talented person should not ask the whereabouts of high-ranking concubines and concubines, Zhuang Luoyan did not blame her for this, and replied calmly: "Concubine Ning invited this palace to drink tea, and this palace was bored for a long time, so I wanted to go. , but it is impossible to enjoy the scenery.”
Zhen Cairen suddenly said, "So it turns out, the concubine has never received an invitation, but I don't know."
Zhuang Luoyan smiled and did not answer.
When Zhuang Luoyan and his party walked away, Zhencai said with some envy: "I wonder when I can be so honorable?"
Luo'er looked carefully at the backs of Zhao Xianrong and his party, "I heard that Zhao Xianrong is one of the most favored empresses in the harem."
When Zhen Cairen heard this, his eyes became more enthusiastic.
"That talented person really has no rules," Tingzhu frowned slightly, "There is no room in this harem for a little talented person to shout."
"What does she have to do with us?" Zhuang Luoyan smiled and looked back, her red dress was still bright in the snow, "I don't care today, she will make bigger mistakes tomorrow, who knows where What will the sky be like?"
If it was someone else today, it would not be an exaggeration for this precious person to be slapped with the stick, but she didn't want to make a fuss about it. At least she didn't know how fresh the emperor was about this precious person, so she didn't want to touch her brows.
She is not a noble concubine, she is extremely confident in herself, and even forgets that the biggest person in this harem is the emperor.
"Hmph, as expected of a lowly voice, I don't even understand the basic rules, and even the maid next to me dares to call Luo'er, really bold!" Ting Zhu coldly snorted.
Hearing this, Zhuang Luoyan smiled softly, how long will this talented person be proud