"Your Majesty, are you going to flip the brand tonight?" The eunuch in charge of the emperor's daily life in the central palace brought the brand of the concubines and concubines in the palace, which contained fish-shaped tooth plaques representing the status of the concubines and concubines of each palace.
After reading the memorials presented by the second son in his hand, Emperor Qingde gently put the papers back on the table without looking at the signs, "Going to Zhongjing Palace at night, Concubine Jing is worried about Duan Wang's injury these days, and he lost weight. Come on, I'm going to take a look."
"Yes," the eunuch who recorded the emperor's daily life wrote down these words and bowed out.
Emperor Qingde felt that although he loved Concubine Shu Gui, Concubine Jing Gui was always witty and sweet, and when he was upset, he always liked to go to Concubine Jing Gui for a walk, thinking about Concubine Jing Gui these days. He felt that he was still a little distressed.
Recently, the emperor has taken care of King Duan and Concubine Jing, which is seen by everyone, so no one was surprised when the emperor went to Concubine Jing, but Concubine Shu smashed a cup after hearing about it.
"That bitch of Wei Shi," Concubine Shu took a few breaths and said to He Yuan, who was sitting next to him, "Yuan'er, now the boss is defeated, you must seize this opportunity and don't let Wei Shi's mother and son take advantage of it."
"Don't worry, concubine mother, even if they want to, they have to see if the royal father can see it. After playing so many tricks with the concubine Jinggui, isn't the royal father still the most important to you?" He Yuan said disdainfully, "The second child always loves you. Put on a sane look, but some people still eat him."
Concubine Shu Gui frowned: "You can't underestimate King Duan, he must be able to be valued by the emperor. Although Wei Shi is not as favored as me, the emperor has not forgotten her for so many years, and even has a position. No less than me, you have to be more careful with their mother and son's methods."
After He Yuan heard this, he was a little unhappy and said, "As long as the royal father is unwilling, it will be useless for them to use any means."
Concubine Shu opened her mouth. Although she felt that the emperor had treated her with sincerity over the years, and even because of her complaints, she would no longer allow other women in the harem to have children, but for some unknown reason, she felt an indescribable sense of unease in her heart.
"Tomorrow, you are going to hold a flower viewing banquet at the mansion, so that your daughter-in-law can get closer to Princess Jin'an. Although she has no real power, she is still the emperor's first daughter, and her feelings are different from others," Concubine Shu Gui held up the teacup After taking a sip, "When she got married, the emperor ignored the obstruction of the minister of Rites, and just gave her the name of the eldest princess. This kind of favor is unmatched by others."
The title of the eldest princess in the past dynasties of the Dalong Dynasty was basically given to the emperor's younger sister, and there was almost no special case for the daughter, but the emperor gave it anyway, and even after giving birth to He Guinian, Qin Concubine, who died after her death, was named the imperial concubine. It can be seen how much the emperor values He Guinian.
"Qin's behavior has always been hypocritical, and my son has nothing to say to her." Thinking of Qin Bailu, He Yuan was a little unhappy, "If I had known that she was such a woman, you might as well let the Qu family marry me, always. It's better than a boring woman like Qin Bailu."
"Confused!" Although Concubine Shu Gui was arrogant, she also knew that He Yuan's words were too outrageous, "What is the identity of the Qu family, and what is the identity of the Qin family? Behind the Qin family is the Qin family that is respected by many scholars all over the world, you If you marry her, you will be able to get the support of the Qin family. What can the fox-like woman of the Qu family help you? It is the virtue of the Duke Changde's mansion. Don't say that again!"
"What scholarly family, I really can't see how the Qin family has the temperament of the daughter of the scholarly family," He Yuan was reprimanded by Concubine Shu, but he listened obediently, but he was still dissatisfied with the Qin family, "The palace has been smoky all day long. , I'm upset when I see it."
A mother-in-law has always been critical of her daughter-in-law. When He Yuan said this, Concubine Shu became even more dissatisfied with Qin Bailu: "Although Qin's birth is better than Qu's, her methods are indeed inferior to Qu's. Don't worry about it. , this year's election, I will pick a few sweet people for you."
He Yuanzuo smiled and said, "That's going to bother the mother and concubine." He thought about it, it was better to choose a woman with more flavor than the Qu family, but thinking that the Qu family was his sister-in-law, he still didn't say this kind of overreaching. Right words.
"Susu is late, Feifei's red is light." Qu Qingju stood on the stone arch bridge, looking at the red petals floating in the stream, she couldn't help thinking of these two poems describing spring, she sprinkled the fish food in her hand into the water Inside, looking at the red koi forming a group, he was in a good mood and said, "Hibiscus, when I go to Prince Rui's mansion tomorrow, I will wear the wide-sleeved long dress made a few days ago. Just live up to such a beautiful dress."
There is no way, she is a lay person who likes to wear beautiful clothes and delicate jewelry. It is already miserable in this era without the Internet. If she doesn't let her find some interest, her life will be too miserable.
"Yes, that dress is just right to match the flying swallow ruby inlaid lapis lazuli top comb that the lord sent you this morning, and a little emerald five-petaled flower." Mujin thought about it in her head, and already began to think about what Qu Qingju should be. What necklace, earrings, bracelets, and even accessories with handkerchief shoes and skirt corners should be matched without any contradiction.
Seeing that the four girls such as the hibiscus and jade hairpin had already started to discuss, Qu Qingju smiled and leaned on the stone pillar of the small bridge, looking at the crystal-clear water bottom, squinting her eyes and said, "No matter what, I just need to do it tomorrow. Yanguan Qunfang is." Doesn't Qin Bailu like to wear light-colored clothes, and like to pretend to be cold and noble? She has no choice but to develop into beauty.
Thinking of standing in front of Qin Bailu in a sea of flowers dressed beautifully, Qu Qingju somehow felt that she was in a good mood.
She knew that Qin Bailu despised her as a layman in her heart, and she couldn't stand Qin Bailu's behavior. Since the two were disgusted with each other, it would be better to add disgust to disgust.
"Princess, Concubine Luo wants to see you," Ruixiang hurried over and gave a blessing in front of Qu Qingju, "The servant girl saw that Concubine Luo's face was not very good, I think something happened."
Luo Yin sleeve? In my impression, this person is taciturn and does not speak much if he does not fight for favor. Qu Qing Ju was not impressed with her. Hearing Rui Xiang's words, he said, "Let her sit in the outer hall, and I will go over immediately."
"Yes," Ruixiang was blessed, and then retreated again.
"Princess, why did this concubine Luo suddenly ask to see you?" According to Jinzhan's understanding, concubine Luo is very responsible and timid, and usually she is afraid to speak in front of the concubine, but now she is alone asking to see the concubine. , I don't know what happened.
"Let's go and have a look first," Qu Qing Ju felt that among He Heng's side concubines, Jiang Yongxu and Luo Yinxiu would definitely not be willing to be the prince's side room if they had a choice, but the reality forced them to accept it.
In the main hall, just as Qu Qing Ju sat down, Luo Yinxiu knelt down in front of her with a thud. Only then did Qu Qing Ju see that Luo Yinxiu had already burst into tears.
"Princess, my servant, please help the servant!" Luo Yinxiu cried a little out of breath, and couldn't even speak for a while.
"What's the matter, Yin Liu quickly help Aunt Luo up," Qu Qing Ju asked Luo Shi's face flushed from crying, "What happened, please clarify first."
After Luo Shi finished speaking intermittently, Qu Qing Ju realized what was going on. Luo Shi was fostered in her uncle's house since her parents died early when she was young. Her uncle's family treated her very well. But he didn't treat her badly, I'm afraid that even his own daughter is nothing more than that.
But at this moment, Luo Shi received a letter from her uncle's house, saying that her uncle died of illness and would be buried in three days. Luo Shi wanted to go to the funeral for her uncle, but as a concubine, she could not leave the house without major events, not to mention that only her uncle died. rather than parents.
"Princess, you also have a very good uncle. I beg you to have pity on the poor servant, and let the servant go to say goodbye to uncle. It doesn't take long for the servant, as long as I can kowtow on the day of my uncle's burial, I beg you." Luo Yinxiu cried. Crying, she knelt down in front of Qu Qing Ju again.
When He Heng stepped into the front hall, he saw this scene and frowned in displeasure. What are these concubines doing all day around Qing Ju? He was about to speak, but when he saw Qu Qingju's sympathy on his face, he closed his mouth and walked to Qu Qingju's side to sit down, "What is this for?"
Luo Yinxiu's expression changed when he saw the prince, and his heart was half cold. How could the prince agree to such a thing? She looked at the princess with red and swollen eyes, hoping that the princess could say a few good words for herself.
Qu Qing Ju did not expect that He Heng would appear at this time. She glanced at Luo Yinxiu, but she was only seventeen or eighteen years old. In her previous life, she was still a student preparing for the college entrance examination.
"Luo Shi's uncle passed away. Luo Shi was raised by his uncle for many years. Yu Qing should go to a funeral," Qu Qing Ju sighed, "It is a blessing for the junior to have a good uncle, how can being a junior make the elder feel cold, I think, It's better to let Roche go two days earlier, kowtow a few more times and order some incense wax paper money, it's all a filial piety."
Although He Heng didn't like his concubines walking around, he had already checked Luo Shi's background and there was nothing suspicious. In addition, Qing Ju was also well taken care of by his uncle so that he could grow up well, so this matter is not easy to refute. After understanding what Qu Qingju meant, he nodded and said, "You can call the shots at this time."
Hearing this, Luo Yinxiu burst into tears of joy, and kowtowed to the two of them: "Thank you, Princess, thank you, Lord."
Mujin, who was on the side, looked at Aunt Luo with some sympathy. It was sad and pitiful that she forgot the order of her thanks for such a trivial matter.
After Luo Shi left, He Heng squeezed Qu Qingju's hand: "Do you like the things I have sent to you?"
Qu Qing Ju said with a smile: "They are very beautiful, I will use them tomorrow." From a certain point of view, He Heng's aesthetics still meet her requirements.
"It's fine if you like it." Seeing Qu Qing Ju's smile, He Heng showed a satisfied smile. He loves his princess to dress up beautifully. This kind of thinking probably won't change for the time being.
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"Since the lord wants you to attend, then you should behave well," Qin Bailu fiddled with his nails that he had dyed yesterday, and glanced at Qu Yuesu who was standing in front of him, "I heard that your piano skills are outstanding, if you have it later When you have a chance, you can play a tune for everyone."
Qu Yuesu clenched her hands in her sleeves. She knew that Qin Shi was mocking her, but she couldn't do anything about it. Enduring the bitterness in her heart, she was blessed: "Slave, take it down."
"Well," Qin Bailu nodded, raised his chin and said, "There are a lot of distinguished guests coming today, you should pay attention to your words and deeds, don't lose the face of the palace." After speaking, she did not look at Qu Yuesu, He walked away holding the maid's hand.
"Master," Yaoxi saw that Qu Yuesu's face was not right, so she quickly supported her and said, "Don't be mad, the princess is just jealous of your favor."
Qu Yuesu smiled wryly and sat down on the chair. She tilted her head to look at the Jiaowei Qin on the piano stand. A few days ago, the lord asked someone to give her this piano, and she was happy for several days. , It turns out that this precious qin is just to make her perform like a singer today.
Qin Shi regarded her as a thorn in her side, but she just wanted to get in her way!
Qu Yuesu released his clenched hands, sat in front of the mirror, looked at himself in the mirror, and squeezed out a smile: "Yaoxi, put on my makeup."
She was going to let Qin Shi see who could have the last laugh.
When she came to Prince Rui's Mansion again, Qu Qing Ju felt that her mentality was a little different from last time. She supported He Heng's hand and got off the carriage, looked at the two majestic stone lions at the gate of the palace, and whispered in He Heng's ear: "After a while, I will also come to hold a banquet and let these people sit down. Come to our house in a carriage." Riding a carriage is not a happy thing, she feels that she must let others toss for herself in order to balance her psychologically.
He Heng glanced at her with a smile, glanced at the tassels on both sides of her temples, and said in a low voice, "Okay, let's go back and ask the people below to start preparing."
Qu Qing Ju noticed his eyes, covered the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Are you still satisfied with what you see?" Qu Qing Ju felt that she was a bit domineering after saying what the hero loves to say to the heroine in this little talk book. F.
"Very satisfied, Qing Ju is more radiant today than before." He Heng followed up with great cooperation, although he didn't understand why his princess' eyes suddenly became extraordinarily bright.
"My little one has greeted Prince Duan and Princess Duan, please come in quickly," the manager of the palace saw the two getting off the carriage, and hurriedly walked up to the two of them, "The prince has been waiting for the two to come."
"This is not He Fu'er, why are you here to entertain guests?" This He Fu'er is a close eunuch by the third child's side. He usually serves by the third child's side.
"It's a small blessing to be able to come to greet the prince," He Fu'er bowed and made a gesture of inviting in. "The prince and concubine don't think it's too small to be an eyesore."
He Heng nodded, took Qu Qingju's hand, and crossed the gate of Prince Rui's Mansion.
"It was King Duan and Princess Duan who entered in front?" Tian Jinke and Tian Luoshi got off the carriage, just when they saw He Fuer go in with them, Tian Jinke looked at their backs and said to Tian Luoshi who was beside him, "Madam, take a look. "
Tian Luoshi heard the words and looked, only to see the backs of the two of them before entering the door, she nodded hesitantly: "It looks a bit like, the momentum of Qingju girl is getting more and more powerful now."
"It was He Fu'er who was beside His Royal Highness Prince Rui who led the way. It must be right," Tian Jinke saw someone coming out to greet the two of them, and walked side by side with Tian Luoshi to the gate, "People always have to grow up one day."
Tian Luoshi smiled: "That's fine." In the royal family, it is always better to be more imposing. She was worried that she would dislike Qing Ju because of the matter of the third Miss Qu family, but now that she is doing well, she is relieved .
Thinking of the things the Qu family did, Tian Luoshi couldn't help frowning. After all, he was a decent family, so why would he be embarrassed to do such a thing. It's not that life can't go on, so why rush to send a concubine to someone, is it because being a concubine for the prince is a superior one? In this capital, it would be a big joke even if a daughter of a prince's mansion tried her best to be a concubine to the prince.
He Fuer was half a step behind Qian Changxinming and others. Looking at the back of Duan Wang and Duan Wangfei walking together, he couldn't help but sigh, if their own princes and princesses could be so close, they would suffer less as servants. crime.
This Princess Duan is really pretty, and Wang Duan is really willing to do so. The gems on the top comb are so bright, how many good things have to be scrapped to achieve this effect
But what about this woman, that's what it needs to be. Although he is a useless eunuch, he is still half a man. If a woman like Princess Duan is more powerful, how can the concubines of Duan's mansion still stand. place.
When the person was led to the destination, He Fu'er wisely retreated, and before leaving, he received a purse as a reward from Princess Duan. Although it is not rare, at least he was regarded as a eunuch, right
At this time, many men and women were already sitting in the pear blossom forest, and when they saw the eunuch singing and reporting the arrival of the king, they all stood up to greet him. He Yuan and Qin Bailu took a few more steps in person and walked to the entrance to wait for them to come.
The moment she saw Qu Qing Ju, the smile on Qin Bai's face turned cold. She had always looked down on women who only knew how to dress up without meaning, but Qu Qing Ju appeared in front of her every time she dressed up more and more beautifully.
Some women wear dresses with a hundred flowers and butterflies that are vulgar, and some women look glamorous when they wear them. He Yuan's eyes swept across Qu Qingju beside He Heng, his brows moved slightly, but it was only a short time away. The second sister-in-law seems to be more beautiful.
Noticing He Yuan's eyes, He Heng inadvertently released Qu Qingju's hand, took a step forward just in front of Qu Qingju, smiled and said to He Yuan, "Today I am disturbing the third brother and the third sister."
"Second brother, you're welcome, why don't you have two drinks with me," He Yuan made a gesture of invitation, motioning He Heng to sit on the left with him. Although the banquet was not specially separated, the men all gathered on the left to drink, and the women all drank tea and snacks on the right.
He Heng's smile didn't change: "It's better to be respectful than stupid brother." After speaking, he turned to Mujin and the others and said, "Take good care of the princess."
"Yes," Mu Jin and the others were blessed, "Please rest assured, Your Highness."
He Heng nodded, and then walked with He Yuan to the table and chairs that had been set up on the left. Soon, the male guests who had already arrived came to greet him. After a lot of fuss, the two brothers of the He family sat down.
"Second brother is more considerate to his people now," He Yuan raised his glass to him and took a sip. "No wonder the capital praises the second brother and the second sister-in-law as a rare good couple."
"Third brother is drunk," He Heng took a sip from the cup, "Is it a natural thing for a man to be nice to his own people, why is it worth talking about?"
He Yuan hooked the corner of his mouth, and he couldn't help but start looking for Qu's figure. He just saw a shadow, but before he could take a closer look, a wine glass was hidden in front of his eyes.
"The pear blossoms in the third brother's mansion are really beautiful, let's have another drink," He Heng smiled and held the wine glass, "With such a beautiful scenery, if you don't have a good time with wine, you'll really be disappointed."
"That's right," He Yuan retracted his gaze, smiled and drank with He Heng.
Qu Qing Ju was going to sit down with Qin Bailu, but when she saw Tian Luoshi also coming over, she took a few steps to meet Tian Luoshi, stepped forward to support her and said, "I didn't see my aunt just now, otherwise I'll be with you. come in."
Tian Luoshi smiled gently, walked with her to the table and chair, patted the back of her hand and said, "The princess walks in front, how can you know what's going on behind."
The other female relatives stepped forward to greet Qu Qingju, their gazes swept across Qu Qingju's body with astonishment and admiration, and they all felt a little emotional. As soon as Princess Duan appeared, she compared them all, even Princess Rui stood by the side, she seemed a little bit too. Fainted.
Qin Bailu noticed the eyes of these female relatives, and the smile on his face was even more ugly. He happened to hear someone reporting that Princess Jin'an was here, and turned around to welcome Princess Jin'an. He didn't want to look at Qu Qingju, let alone stand with her. piece.
"Second brother and sister have already arrived?" As soon as Princess Jin'an came in, she walked up to Qu Qingju and Tian Luoshi with a smile, looked at Qu Qingju up and down, and said with emotion: "In the past, when people described beauty, they always liked to say that there is no one in the world. , Ben Gong always thinks it is exaggerated, and when I saw my second brother and sister today, I just felt that this sentence is sincere and does not deceive me, such a beautiful woman of peerless elegance."
"Sister, don't make fun of me in front of so many people, how can you tell me to go out in the future," Qu Qing Ju lowered her head, "You see that I am easy to bully, and you are deliberately ashamed of me."
"Don't worry, if such a flower-like face doesn't come out for Ben Gong to see in the future, wouldn't it make Ben Gong not thinking about tea and dinner and having trouble sleeping?" Princess Jin An was blessed, "Sister is here to tell you. No, my good brother and sister, don't be angry."
"Where did you come from, such a frivolous person makes a joke." Qu Qing Ju gently pushed Princess Jin An, and then sat down with a shy face.
Seeing this scene, the female relatives next to each other covered their faces and laughed lightly, but they were also secretly shocked by the closeness of Princess Jin'an and Princess Duan.
"Beauty, don't be angry, don't be angry, this palace will pour tea for you to apologize," Princess Jin'an really poured tea for Qu Qing Ju, and bowed like a man, "Please."
Qu Qing Ju smiled and took a half sip of the tea cup: "Well, the craftsmanship is good, I will keep you as a servant for making tea, would you like it?" She could sense the closeness of Princess Jin An, although I don't know what the other party's intention is, but there is obviously no malice, so she is happy to accept this kindness.
"The beauty has an order, how dare I not obey?" The smile on Princess Jin'an's face became more obvious.
Qin Bailu looked at Princess Jin'an and Qu Qingju's exchanges with cold eyes, and a sneer appeared on her face. The prince also asked her to get closer to Princess Jin'an, but when they came, they joined Qu Qingju, and she again Is there any way
When the guests were almost here, Qin Bailu said, "It's rare for everyone to show their faces to my mansion today. My mansion has also prepared some songs and dances for everyone to enjoy. Please don't dislike it." After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and everyone I saw a woman in plain clothes came out holding a Jiaoweiqin.
After the plain-clothed woman sat down, everyone didn't know what to show for a while, because this woman was actually the third girl of the Qu family.
To say that the third girl of the Qu family is also the younger sister of Princess Duan, is Princess Rui embarrassing for King Duan and Princess Duan
Qu Qing Ju ignored her scrutinizing eyes, smiled and said to Princess Jin'an and Tian Luo Shi who were beside her: "This tea is good, the fragrance of lips and teeth is really good." He Yuan played this trick on the painting boat earlier. Qin Bailu is here again, don't these two have any other means to attack the opponent
This kind of attack power is ineffective for both her and He Heng!