Harem Competing Raiders 4
Tao Yuan cleaned and dried the fresh rose petals, and then started to make rose petals. After the rose petals were ready, he sealed a part of them, and used the rest to make rose petals.
After finishing these, Tao Yuan took some rose sauce and flower cakes and went to the Queen Mother's place again.
The queen mother asked the maid to make tea with rose sauce, took a sip from the cup, and then ate another mouthful of rose petals, feeling the sweet taste of roses, which made her feel a lot better. Among so many kinds of flowers, the Empress Dowager's favorite is not roses. She thinks roses are too rich, but she likes the fragrance of roses the most, so she made a small remote garden and planted all roses.
"I didn't expect this rose sauce to be so delicious just to make tea, and this flower cake is even better." The queen mother put down the teacup and praised, then turned to the maidservant next to her and said, "Take the treasures on the dressing table of Ai's family." Bring the box."
The palace maid took the queen mother's treasure box and put it on the table. The queen mother opened one of the layers, took out a moon bead and said, "Aijia thought, eating this flower cake and drinking this scented tea to watch the moon must be very interesting. I reward you with a bright moon bead, if you put it next to your pillow at night, you can be regarded as being accompanied by a bright moon."
"Thank you for the reward, Queen Mother." Tao Yuan respectfully took the moon bead from the Queen Mother's hand. This kind of spherical stone that can emit light at night was very rare in ancient times. The Queen was willing to reward him. It seems to be true. I really like this rosette sauce and flower cake too.
In the past two months, Tao Yuan has also received a lot of rewards from the Queen Mother. Although Ye Rong was born in a scholarly family and has gained a lot of favor from the Queen Mother before, the Queen Mother still favors him very much, but she is also very fond of Tao Yuan. She has always been amiable, and because of the delicacies Tao Yuan made, she often rewards Tao Yuan, but every time she rewards Tao Yuan, she must also give Ye Rong a reward.
This was the first time that before Ye Rong came, the Queen Mother rewarded Tao Yuan alone, which showed that in the Queen Mother's heart, she already had a high opinion and approval of him.
After Ye Rong came, he saw that the cup of tea on the table was still exuding the seductive fragrance of roses, so he knew that Tao Yuan must have made it to curry favor with the Queen Mother. Although he was calm on the surface, he felt remorse again in his heart, and he was even more wary of Tao Yuan's opponent.
When Tao Yuan returned to Chuxiu Palace, the nobles from the military families all came to his and Sun Yuan's room, drank scented tea and ate flower cakes, and then they were full of praise.
"It smells so good. I really want to put this flower sauce in the room. It smells better at night. It smells better than incense."
"I didn't like the scent of roses very much before, but for some reason, this flower sauce smells very good."
"Me too. I used to feel dizzy from the smell of roses, but this clear and sweet fragrance smells very comfortable."
"Don't bother to smell it. After you drink it, the fragrance will stay in your nose forever."
"This flower cake is really delicious. No wonder the queen mother is full of praise for the dim sum made by Ah Xi. When I have a bad appetite, only the dim sum made by Ah Xi can be eaten."
"Slightly sweet, not greasy at all, really delicious."
"Hurry up and eat more now, we won't be able to eat when Ah Xie becomes the emperor."
"That's right, after Ah Xi becomes the emperor, he can only make snacks for His Majesty and the Queen Mother. It's not certain whether we can stay in the palace in the future, so how can we have the opportunity to eat the snacks made by him. "
"I'm afraid that when the time comes, someone will rely on his identity and force Ah Xi to make him snacks."
"What are you afraid of? When Ah Xi gets His Majesty's favor, I will ask His Majesty to tell you that only the Queen Mother and Your Majesty can let Ah Xi make snacks. Let's see if he will be angry at that time."
Tao Yuan and Sun Yuan looked at each other without saying anything, and even the people on their side felt that Ye Rong would definitely be the queen. Tao Yuan didn't want to say anything, and there was no need to say anything, just let them think so.
Ye Rong's room is opposite Tao Yuan's room. Although there is a large courtyard in the middle, you can see what the people on the opposite side are doing when the door is open.
The people on Ye Rong's side, seeing the people on Tao Yuan's side talking and laughing, are very lively, even if they can't hear clearly what they are saying, they can guess the general content.
Even they have to admit that Tao Yuan's performance in the past two months can win the Queen Mother's favor, which is a matter of course. When he was practicing etiquette in the palace, his performance was no worse than Ye Rong's. He also has good cooking skills, and the dim sum he made completely entangled the Queen Mother's stomach. The Queen Mother's attitude towards him is obviously a little more sincere than before. Now it's not just because his father is the Marshal of the army He and Ye Rong are treated equally.
Although these people had to admit in their hearts that Tao Yuan really performed well, they were still unconvinced.
"However, if you know how to make a few snacks, even if you please the Queen Mother, it will be difficult to please Your Majesty. Your Majesty, who is ninety-five years old, will definitely not like a person just because of a little food. A Rong is both internal and external. His appearance is extraordinary, and his temperament is refined. Only those who can be loved by His Majesty will be loved by His Majesty."
"He always stays in the kitchen in order to make those snacks, and his body smells of oily smoke. If His Majesty smells it, I don't know how disgusted he will be."
"After Ah Rong becomes the emperor, he should act like the emperor's wife and let him know who is His Majesty's true love."
"Yes, since he loves to make snacks, after Ah Rong became the queen, he will be fed every day so that he can't come out of the kitchen."
Ye Rong stood up and said calmly, "I'm a little tired, you guys go back to your room, I want to take a rest."
Those people looked at each other, then stood up and said, "Then you have a good rest, if you are not feeling well, let the palace maid find the imperial physician to feel your pulse."
"Yeah." Ye Rong nodded.
After those people left, the people in the room with Ye Rong closed the door, Ye Rong walked to the bed, took off his shoes and lay down on the bed.
He met the emperor several times in Jingshou Palace, but failed to attract the emperor's special attention. He originally thought that with his stunning appearance and the aura exuded by the protagonist's aura, he would definitely attract the emperor's attention. He also met Yu Wang a few times before, and he successfully attracted him. In less than a year, he made him love himself so much that he couldn't extricate himself. But his protagonist's aura seems to have no effect on the emperor.
After much deliberation, he could only think of one reason, that is, it was more difficult for the emperor to attack and he was not easily tempted. From this point of view, he had no choice but to think of other ways. In short, he must gain the emperor's favor before the wedding.
In the evening, Tao Yuan sat in front of the dressing table after washing up, looking at the moon bead bestowed by the queen mother. The bright moon pearl is also the night pearl, it is not a kind of pearl, but a kind of stone that can emit light, and this kind of bright soft light is not enough to illuminate other things, and it does not emit light in a wide range like a light bulb. However, rarity is the most precious thing. This kind of natural luminescent stone was still very valuable in ancient times, and the quantity was very small.
After Sun Yuan also washed up, he sat down next to him, looked at the bead and asked, "Is this the moon bead? I have only heard of it before, but this is the first time I have seen it with my own eyes. But... it seems that there is no It’s as bright as I imagined, and I thought it could be very bright without lighting it.”
Tao Yuan smiled and said, "When it's completely dark, it will be brighter, but it can't be brighter than lighting."
"But no matter what, these are rare items, and they were rewarded by the Empress Dowager. No one else can ask for them." Sun Yuan said.
The two talked for a while, and were about to get up and go to bed when they suddenly heard an urgent knock on the door outside.
Sun Yuan walked quickly to the door, opened the door, looked at the palace maid outside and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Eunuch Xu is here, come out to greet him quickly." The maidservant quickly finished speaking, and then ran to knock on the doors of other people's rooms.
Sun Yuan turned his head and looked at Tao Yuan. The Eunuch Xu who could let them go out to greet him must be Eunuch Xu, the chief eunuch next to the emperor. There was only one reason they could think of for him to come to Chuxiu Palace at this time.
All the servants stood up outside their houses, and Xu Shiguan had brought his servants and maidservants to stand in the middle of the courtyard waiting to welcome Xu Gonggong.
After a while, Eunuch Xu led people in. Behind him were ten eunuchs and more than ten maidservants. Each maidservant held a large palace lantern. Between the two rows of maidservants, there was Eight eunuchs carried a palanquin with a light gauze curtain.
Such a situation, as they expected, the emperor is going to be the servant.
It is normal for the emperor to be lucky enough to be selected by the showgirls and servants. Those who are lucky are selected in advance and must enter the harem. Because he is already the emperor's man, even if he dies alone in the palace, he can't leave the palace and marry another.
Attendant Xu went forward to meet him, and gave a half salute to Eunuch Xu, "Director Xu."
Eunuch Xu nodded to him, "Officer Xu."
"Excuse me, Manager Xu, are you here to pick up that servant?" Minister Xu asked respectfully.
Eunuch Xu didn't answer, but looked around.
Because Eunuch Xu came with the emperor's order, the servants stood respectfully at the door of their room, and most of them were nervous and looking forward to it. Those who wanted to stay in the harem hoped that they would be the ones who would be lucky this time, but Eunuch Xu's arrival was too sudden and they were not mentally prepared, so they couldn't help but get nervous.
Eunuch Xu turned around and walked to the left, stood still in front of Tao Yuan and said, "Mu Shilang, Your Majesty invites you to sleep tonight, please get on the sedan chair."
Tao Yuan had already guessed that it would be him, he met Xiao Junye during the day, and Xiao Junye found that the fragrance on his body could relieve his headache, so he would definitely look for him, but he didn't expect it to be so soon, and in such a way.
While everyone was watching, Tao Yuan got into the sedan chair and was carried away from Chuxiu Palace.
After watching those people disappear outside the gate, Sergeant Xu said loudly, "It's already very late, let's all go back to bed."
The others turned back to their rooms with mixed feelings. I'm afraid most of them won't be able to sleep well tonight.
Ye Rong clenched his fist, then turned and went back to the room, he did not expect that Tao Yuan was not the one who served the bed first.
Ye Rong lay on the bed, took off the jade hairpin from his head and held it in his hand, he even prepared the medicine, waiting to serve him at any time. Although he can't really have a relationship with the emperor now, it still makes him feel very unhappy that the person the emperor chose to serve him is not him.
Tao Yuan was sent to Kunyang Hall, which was Xiao Junye's bedroom, but Xiao Junye was still in the imperial study. Under the service of the palace attendant, Tao Yuan took a bath and changed his clothes again, then sat on the bed and waited for Xiao Junye to come to greet him.
After sitting for a while, Tao Yuan saw Xiao Junye walking in, immediately got up, went forward to salute, "Your Majesty."
"You all back down." Xiao Junye ordered.
The attendants and maidservants did not dare to delay at all, and immediately retreated quickly.
Xiao Junye walked towards Tao Yuan step by step, Tao Yuan looked at him, then slowly backed away, with a look of fear, "Your Majesty..."
Xiao Junye saw that his skin was as pink and fair as a peach blossom, his lips were bright red and delicate as a rose, and his face as delicate as a moon was very bright and charming. Wearing a red underwear for bedtime, with long hair hanging behind her back, she has an indescribably alluring charm.
"You don't have to be afraid." Xiao Junye comforted him, "I have something to ask you, and you have to answer me truthfully."
"Your Majesty, what do you want to ask your subjects?" Tao Yuan looked at him and said.
"How did you get the scent on your body?" Xiao Junye had already sent someone to investigate secretly during the day. He originally thought that after knowing what incense he used, he might be able to find out the detoxification method, but the result of the investigation , that is, he didn't use anything scented.
"I don't like incense, I've had this scent in my body since I was a child." Tao Yuan had already retreated to the bedside, there was nowhere to retreat, and he sat down on the bed.
The original owner's body did have a little fragrance, but as soon as Xiao Junye smelled his fragrance, he felt very comfortable, because he drank the spring water in the space.
Xiao Junye also sat by the bed, hugged him, buried his face on his neck and inhaled forcefully, "I want to smell the fragrance of your body, but you can't tell anyone, this is because I asked you to come and serve you." The reason for sleeping."
"No..." Tao Yuan said in a low voice, and let him hold her without moving.
Originally, Xiao Junye just wanted to hug him, smell the fragrance of his body, and make his body feel better, and he had no other thoughts. But although he was deeply poisoned, he was still a normal man. It was hard for him not to feel such a fragrant and soft body in his arms. Involuntarily, he reached into his pajamas and touched her. The smooth and tender touch made him unable to put it down.
Xiao Junye buried his face in his neck, pressed against his skin and breathed vigorously. Although he didn't know why, the fragrance on his body could relieve his headache, but what is certain is that this The fragrance must be able to restrain the poison in his body.
Xiao Junye has been suffering from headaches for many years, and he has never felt so comfortable. It seems that he can't get enough of this fragrance.
Xiao Junye's face slowly turned down, he couldn't help pulling away Tao Yuan's skirt with his hands, and buried his face in his chest.
Because of his actions, Tao Yuan's breathing became more and more rapid, and his body gradually became hotter and hotter.
Xiao Junye's face turned down more and more, because he found that the skin on his chest was more fragrant than the fragrance on his neck.
Xiao Junye's lips were attached to his skin, the tender and warm touch made him unable to resist sticking out his tongue and licking it. Such a good taste was even more delicious than the snack he ate in the morning, and it was also very smooth and tender , so he sucked harder.
Tao Yuan couldn't help trembling because of his actions.
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Xiao Junye didn't make it to the end, he wanted to do it, but he was too busy inhaling the fragrance from Tao Yuan's body to care about other things. As his body felt much more comfortable, he fell asleep after smelling it. He hugged Tao Yuan tightly, smelled the fragrance of his body, and slept soundly all night.
Tao Yuan was kissed all over his body by him, and finally was stripped naked and hugged tightly by him, but he had a good sleep, and Tao Yuan, who was not satisfied, didn't sleep well all night. Tao Yuan would rather that he do it thoroughly, and then fall asleep in exhaustion. He was provoked by him, he couldn't get up and down, and couldn't sleep well.
Xiao Junye woke up the next morning, feeling full of energy and much more comfortable physically, without the uncomfortable feeling after waking up every morning.
Before he went to court, he sat on the edge of the bed and looked at Tao Yuan's sleeping face, thinking in his heart that maybe this person was his antidote, so he would feel very comfortable after smelling the fragrance on his body. He has tried his best to detoxify these years, but he can't find any medicine or method to detoxify. When he himself is about to give up and think that he can delay it for a few years, God suddenly helps him to get rid of the poison. The antidote was delivered to his side.
Xiao Junye felt that no matter whether the fragrance on his body could really detoxify him, even if he still didn't have a few years to live, as long as he had this person by his side, at least in the last few years of his life, he could Live more comfortably.
Xiao Junye leaned over and buried his face in his neck, inhaled the fragrance of his body several times vigorously, then got up and went to court.
Xiao Junye left for about half an hour before Tao Yuan was woken up, then got up, washed and changed, and went back to Chuxiu Palace.
Early this morning, all the beautiful ladies and servants had to go to the training hall of Chuxiu Palace to listen to the etiquette and rules in the palace from the servant officer Xu.
When Tao Yuan arrived, they had already started talking for a while, but they knew why he was late, and when he entered, all eyes were on him.
Tao Yuan apologized to Sergeant Xu for being late, but Sergeant Xu didn't say much, just let him in and sat down.
Tao Yuan walked to the empty seat next to Sun Yuan and sat down, then Officer Xu continued to speak.
Most of the servants didn't sleep well last night, especially the people on Ye Rong's side, they didn't sleep much all night, so they were very listless. Now that Tao Yuan is here, they can't help but look at him from time to time, they don't have the heart to listen to what Sergeant Xu is talking about.
When Officer Xu saw their state, he had to stop and said, "Today, what I want to talk about is how the concubines in the harem should behave according to their grades when large-scale celebrations are held in the palace. If you don't keep it in mind and make a mistake then, If it’s light, it’s confinement to contemplate mistakes, and if it’s serious, it’s in the cold palace, and it may even hurt your family. To survive in the harem, it’s better to live in the harem with more knowledge of the rules than with less knowledge of the rules.”
Because they were reminded and warned by Sergeant Xu, they had to cheer up and carefully write down every word Sergeant Xu said. Otherwise, at the critical moment, if you make a serious mistake and no one protects you, you may really lose your life.
After Sergeant Xu spoke for half an hour, let them rest for an hour, remember what he said just now carefully, and then talk for half an hour. This morning is over, and the afternoon is time to learn etiquette.
After Sergeant Xu left, some people sat in the room drinking tea alone, silently remembering what Sergeant Xu said just now, and some people went outside and sat together in twos and threes talking quietly.
Tao Yuan and Sun Yuan walked to the pavilion outside, Tao Yuan covered his mouth and yawned, and many people around immediately looked at him.
After walking into the pavilion where there was no one else and sitting down, Sun Yuan said in a low voice, "After you left last night, those people in our courtyard must have not slept well all night."
Tao Yuan half-opened his eyes a little sleepily and said, "They can sleep or not, but I can't sleep when I want to sleep. They are jealous of me and can't sleep. It's their own business."
Sun Yuan smiled and said, "If they hear your words, they will definitely think you are showing off. But the one who can't sleep the most must be that one. Those people think that he will be favored as soon as he enters the palace, but you He will definitely be rejected by the emperor in the future, but now you are going to bed in front of him, he doesn't know how sad he is."
The two had just said a few words, and the others also came over.
"Axi, you must have not slept well last night, right?"
"Yeah..." Tao Yuan thought to himself, but it wasn't the kind of poor sleep that you thought.
"There is still an hour, why don't you ask the maid to make a bed for you in the room, and you go to sleep for a while."
"Yeah, actually, it's okay if you don't come today. I'll just tell you when Ah Yuan goes back. Anyway, both of you have very good memories, and you can remember it after listening to it once."
"Go to sleep for a while, you have to learn etiquette in the afternoon, and you can cope with it with more energy." Sun Yuan also advised.
"Okay." Tao Yuan nodded, "I'll go to sleep for a while, and you can call me later."
"I'll ask the maid to make your bed for you."
"We'll just stay outside, you can sleep peacefully."
Tao Yuan stood up and walked to the empty room over there. It would be good to have a nap, otherwise they would look sleepy all day, and they thought they were showing off endlessly. Even if he wanted to show off, he wouldn't show off at this time. When he was favored by Xiao Junye alone, even if he didn't show off, he would still be able to achieve the effect of showing off.