"Hey! What are you talking about? Don't be ignorant of good people!" Lan Bai was completely angry when he heard this.
With her like this, let alone the second prince's disdain, even if she managed to catch a glimpse, she would still have to wait for three years. After three years, she might be able to tell which girl was cheaper. Besides, she really thought that she only relied on Acting like a baby and pretending to be pitiful can make the second prince look at her differently
What a fool's dream!
Lou Yun'er cried even more fiercely, accusingly crying: "Sister, look! You maidservant bullied me over and over again, but you don't care? Is it your own sister or this maidservant who is more important?"
The focused sights from all around made Lou Qingwu feel even more depressed. She always felt that something was going to happen today, and she was upset.
Finally impatient with Lou Yun'er, his eyelids lifted coldly, and he glanced at Lou Yun'er.
Just this one glance made Lou Yun'er inexplicably feel a chill on her back, she shrank silently, and heard Lou Qingwu say: "My own sister? I only remember that my mother never gave birth to me. Sister. In terms of status, you are a concubine and I am a concubine. Seniors and children are in order; in terms of age, I am a sister and you are a younger sister. As the saying goes, elder sisters are like mothers. Is this how you usually talk to fourth aunt? , Where did you get the sense of presence to command me to help you connect? Or, is this how Fourth Aunt taught you on weekdays? There is no distinction between superiority and inferiority?!"
Lou Yun'er was dumbfounded by the cool four words.
She usually just shows off in her own yard, but she never knew that a person's momentum can make people breathless.
Trembling all over.
She froze immediately, and suddenly thought of the fate of the second sister. She shook her body uneasily, lowered her eyes silently, and shook her head, "No, no, Yun'er... dare not."
"Then stay honestly, otherwise, then go back."
After saying this indifferently, Lou Qingwu lost her patience completely, and turned her head to look forward when she saw that she was being honest. Only then did Lan Bai let out a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that the master would let the third lady continue like this. According to the kind of tossing around by the third lady, the master might be implicated at some point, and something really happened.
The young ladies around had seen enough, murmured and covered their lips and laughed until their flowers trembled, Lou Qingwu Quan pretended not to see it.
"The empress has arrived—" With a chanting, the empress in a phoenix robe came gracefully with the support of her mother. Her dignified demeanor made everyone in the flower hall stand up.
Salute respectfully: "We welcome your mother, your mother is a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
"They're all good boys, get up. Let's treat it as a family feast today, don't care about these vain rituals."
The empress sat on the main seat, her eyebrows and eyes were full of joy.
His eyes were surrounded by a circle of noble girls, and he nodded in satisfaction, but when he saw Lou Qingwu, he was slightly taken aback, unexpectedly, Lou Qingwu also came. She took another look at Xia Hourui who was behind her, and when she noticed that his gaze had been on Lou Qingwu, she immediately felt relieved. Originally, what the child meant was that she didn't want to get married for the time being, and she didn't want to force her, but since she is willing to come today, does she also have interests in Rui'er
She didn't want to accept Rui'er as a concubine so early, but the emperor's attitude made her change her mind that day.
The emperor secretly wanted to use his pre-married son to refuse to make him the crown prince. Since he is unkind and wants to leave the position of crown prince to Concubine Ying's son who doesn't know where she is, don't blame her for acting early. !
Then he glanced at the nanny next to him, and the latter immediately took a step forward, "Today is the Hibiscus Festival, the empress set up some prizes to make everyone have a good time." Following what the nanny said, some eunuchs moved A thing covered with red brocade came up, and at the same time, the mother continued: "This is the lottery head. As long as any noble lady or young lady can shine today, then this lottery head belongs to her."
Mammy didn't say what the lottery is, but those young ladies and noble ladies in the audience have already been mentioned.
The lottery is just a saying, and they naturally understand the hidden meaning. Whoever gets the lottery will probably become the second prince and concubine.
Immediately, everyone was gearing up in the bottom of their hearts, excited.
It's just that the excitement became subtle because of a mocking voice that suddenly came, "Yo, sister, it's really lively here today."
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and when they turned around, they were all stunned when they saw the person coming.
I saw a woman walking over step by step, holding the hand of the servant girl and twisting her slender waist. Her face was very young, and she was dressed in a pale pink palace attire, which added to her originally pale face. It's just that the weakness that comes from the bones makes people feel pity.
Lou Qingwu met this woman once.
It was Concubine Ying who had a difficult labor during the emperor's birthday banquet.
It's just that this is Kunning Palace, how could she come here
The expressions of the people around also became subtle when they saw Concubine Ying. The empress and this concubine were not at odds, and it was not a day or two.
But the emperor dotes on this concubine Ying, and they dare not offend her rashly, they can only lower their eyes and wait and see what happens.
When Xiahou Liuyun saw Concubine Ying, he suddenly wanted to stand up, but was held back by Xiahou Rui. Xiahou Liuyun was anxious, "Second brother! That woman..."
"No matter what, she is my father's concubine." Xia Hourui lowered her voice. Concubine Ying may come here at this time with ill intentions. If the seventh brother bumps into her at this time, it will only cause trouble for the queen mother. Come to cover.
The queen's face was not good-looking, but it was only for a moment, Yingying waved her hand, "It's my sister, you are not resting in Liuhua Palace, why did you remember to come here?"
"Didn't you hear that my sister's Kunning Palace is lively? My sister likes to be lively. I told the emperor, and he also agreed with my sister."
"Since the emperor said it, then sister, come and sit down quickly." If you want to pretend to be magnanimous, who wouldn't
The queen lowered her gaze and joined in the fun? I'm afraid I heard that she is going to be a concubine for the emperor, so I can't sit still, can I
But even if she can stop it for a while, can she really stop it forever? !
There is no news about her belly until now, who knows if she can still give birth
The queen glanced at Concubine Ying's belly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Naturally, Concubine Ying saw what she meant and bit her lip hard. The cardamom-stained fingers made a red mark on the back of the maid's hand before she smiled: "Thank you, sister." I just don't know. , Will she still be able to laugh later!
Fufeng walked forward weakly, but when he passed by Lou Qingwu, he stopped for a while, glanced at her, and curled up the corners of his mouth with a half-smile.
Lou Qingwu lowered her eyes, looked at the smear of pink under her feet, and frowned calmly.
Concubine Ying just paused for a moment, then sat down next to the queen, and then swept around the audience, "The one just now, should be the girl from Qianjinlou from the left, right? When I heard that my sister had a difficult labor, she was This eldest lady of the Lou family saved her sister in a difficult situation, and my sister really admires the medical skills of this Lou girl."
Lou Qingwu: "..." Is she being blamed while lying down
But since Concubine Ying mentioned her, according to the etiquette, she had to reply, stood up, and walked to the center of the flower hall, "Concubine Ying praised her absurdly, the minister's daughter is just a trivial skill, not worth mentioning."
"But I'm curious, why don't you let Miss Lou perform to open my eyes?" Concubine Ying lazily blew on her cardamom-dyed nails, and squinted at the queen whose face had cooled down. Are you planning to hide it?"
The queen pursed her lips, and forced a smile: "How come? Since my younger sister has already spoken, then Qing Wu, you can just show Concubine Ying your medical skills."
Lou Qingwu frowned tightly, "Yes."
"It's so boring to show off." It's obviously for the Furong Festival to appreciate flowers, but this Concubine Ying is acting like a troublemaker, making trouble no matter what.
"Why don't I find a way to make it funny."
"How does Concubine Ying want to add?" The queen tightly held the armrest beside her.
"What's the matter..." The smile on the corner of Concubine Ying's mouth was even more unpleasant. She clapped her hands, and the maid beside her immediately brought up a tray, which was covered with yellow brocade, so nothing could be seen.
It was brought directly in front of Lou Qingwu, and the maid lifted the brocade, revealing three glasses of wine.
At the same time, Concubine Ying's words came from Lou Qingwu's ear: "Of the three glasses of wine, only one is non-toxic. As long as Miss Lou can tell the difference between poisonous and non-toxic, and drink the correct glass, I will naturally drink the right one." I believe it, but if you drink something poisonous," she shook her head innocently, "it can only be said that Miss Lou is not good at your skills. Bengong, I gave you a choice..."
Lou Qingwu: "..."
The Queen's face became even more serious, she was obviously looking for trouble for Qing Wu!
Xia Hourui, who was sitting behind the female relatives, looked even colder, and almost stood up, but was held down by Xiahou Liuyun, "Second brother!"
Xia Hourui gritted his teeth so as not to let himself explode.
Concubine Ying: "Why, don't you dare?"
Lou Qingwu lowered her eyes and pursed the corners of her mouth. It seems that Concubine Ying is not going to let her walk out of Kunning Palace alive? But where did I offend her
Just when the entire flower hall was in a state of tension, a deep voice suddenly came from a distance, "Mother, is this son late?"
As soon as the man's voice came out, everyone couldn't help looking into the distance.
Only Lou Qingwu heard that voice, the blood on her originally indifferent face faded completely, her whole body became stiff, she stood there with her back facing her in a daze, her lips clenched in disbelief.
The tall and handsome man slowly stepped into the flower hall, getting closer and closer, Lou Qingwu turned around slowly, in slow motion, raised her head, and looked at the man shrouded in sunlight, when that strange but familiar face fell into her eyes , Lou Qingwu's mind was completely blank.
It seemed as if the other party's affectionate sigh sounded in my ear: Qingwu, in this life, it is enough to have your company.
But the next moment, the screen changed, blood was dripping, it was his disgust and impatience: Lou Qingwu, why don't you die
Ha ha ha ha…
The bloodthirsty desolation slowly condensed in Lou Qingwu's eyes, and finally turned into empty hatred.
He stared at the man who was getting closer and closer.
Xia Houqing...
haven't seen you for a long time.