The spring is warm, the sunshine is lazy and covers the imperial city, and the warblers and swallows in the garden are noisy.

The weather is good, the concubines of the harem naturally have to come out for a walk, dress up the flowers and branches, come to this garden and the flowers are comparable, but also have a few thoughts, if the emperor happens to come, it is a great honor to be favored by the Son of Heaven.

Wanxi as the sister of the right guard general has been in the palace to choose a concubine for half a month, from Su Liangren to Su Cairen, and the other five women who entered the palace to choose a concubine live in the east garden of the Yeting Palace, and in two days it will be the palace election, so people are bored, so they pulled Wanxi to gather in the garden to visit.

Jujing Garden is located on the shore of the West Lake, every spring in March, the willow waves sway in the wind, the warbler cries in the depths of the thick shade, the emperor and the harem concubines are very fond of here, and they forget to return in spring.

"Wanxi, look over there!" Qiu Ziyi took Wanxi's hand and pointed in the direction of the willow causeway.

Wanxi looked at the gaze of everyone, the willow trees on the embankment not far away were lush and lush, occasionally the breeze blowing, the willow branches swayed and whispered to each other, and then the most beautiful was the catkins in the sky, which were raised one after another, especially like heavy snow.

"Let's go, let's go over quickly!" Qiu Zi didn't expect Su Wanxi to also enter the palace, although she had a problem in her heart, it was rare to have someone who could talk, and she still cherished it.

Six women dressed in aqua blue talent clothes fluttered in, and everyone stopped and was confused by the beautiful scenery.

Wanxi smiled, staring at the catkins in the sky, her eyes were slightly hollow, as if she remembered something far away. Another good-looking woman beside Wan Xi had a sad look on her face, her hands lightly resting on the railing, and she sighed softly from time to time.

"Ruyue, what's wrong with you?" Wanxi retracted her gaze and happened to see Ruyue with a sad face, so she stepped forward to ask.

Ruyue saw that the person who spoke was tactful, and smiled reluctantly: "I'm a little homesick." ”

When Qiu Zi heard this, he walked over in a few steps, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said: "Your family lives in the border city, counting the schedule of entering the palace, it has been a month since you left home, and it is normal for you to be homesick." ”

It was a comforting word, but Ruyue sounded a little harsh, she was the daughter of a small county commander in a border city, and she was in the middle and upper echelons of appearance among talented people, and her family background was indeed the lowest, so she had a little mustard in her heart.

"After two days of palace selection, with your talent and appearance, you will definitely be able to win the emperor's love, and then the palace will be home. Wanxi said lightly.

"Oh, don't be so sad, let's catch butterflies together!" Qiu Zi said, holding Wanxi with one hand and Ruyue with the other hand and running towards the flowers on the side of the road.

When the three of them arrived at the flowers, Qiu Zi chased the most beautiful flower butterfly and was the most cheerful, Wanxi smiled lightly, standing in the flowers and looking at the flowers and didn't know what they were thinking, and Ruyue still didn't come to her senses from Nian's home, and looked at Qiu Zi sadly and funny.

Not far away, several brighter figures also came towards the willow embankment. The leader is the queen Shangguan Shuang'er, who is also the biological mother of the crown prince of the dynasty, followed by the most favored concubines and concubines on the left and right, and the virtuous concubines who have always eaten fasting and worshipping Buddha.

Concubine Chen is a woman who was given to the emperor two years ago, she has no origin, and few people even know her name, as soon as she entered the palace, she won the favor of the emperor, so that the concubine Bai Yue, who was originally the most favored, was left out in the cold for a while. Bai Yue is the eldest daughter of the prime minister, but she is not a concubine, and the prime minister's daughter is only Bai Wuxue. Concubine Xian and the queen have been about half of the emperor before he ascended the throne, and now although he is not favored, Concubine Xian's father is the founding father of the country, Lord Sun, and in this background, the emperor is still very concerned about her.

"The queen is here, the concubine is here, the lady is here, the virtuous concubine is here. Gonggong Li, who was beside the queen, saw a group of talented people in front of him, and shouted from afar with a sharp voice.

When everyone heard this, they hurriedly sorted out their clothes, stood neatly on the side of the road, and saluted together when the queen and her party approached.

"It's all out of courtesy. Although the queen is over forty years old, her charm still exists, and the corners of her eyes and eyebrows have a few traces of unparalleled demeanor, but she is the head of the six palaces, and the daily pressure is heavy, and no matter how beautiful the mold is, she can't hide the vicissitudes of life.

"It seems that the quality of this year's concubine selection is not very good. As soon as the queen's Huayin fell, Concubine Chen spoke, sweeping Wanxi disdainfully.

"Sister Mo said this, look at their clothes should be waiting for the palace to choose talents, you see this girl is born so beautiful. Concubine Xian had a kind face, and looked at Su Wanxi with a dignified smile and admiration.

Qiu Zi, like several other arrogant talents, was uncomfortable when she heard Concubine Chen's words, but now because of the disparity in status, she could only swallow her anger.

Wanxi secretly glanced at the queen, this woman looks a little kind, but how simple can a woman who can sit firmly on the back seat for so many years be? It turns out that this is his mother, and the two are somewhat similar. The person who swept the queen's side, it was her eldest sister Bai Yue, Bai Yue had always treated herself coldly when she was a child, and she entered the palace when she was young, and she had no sisterhood with herself. Su Wanxi sneered to herself, besides, it was the daughter born to the vicious Erniang, how much better could it be compared to Bai Chengcheng?

"Yes, I think this woman is pretty. Concubine Chen stepped forward and casually pointed at Qiu Zi beside Su Wanxi. Concubine Chen has only been in the palace for three years, and she looks much younger and more beautiful than the queen and concubine, and the emperor is favored, so she also relied on the emperor's doting, and began to have no one in her eyes. Thinking about it, Concubine Chen is only twenty-three this year, but the emperor is nearly fifty years old, and her beauty can still last for a while.

"Everyone sees things differently. The queen also looked at Wanxi, she had long heard that General Su had a sister who was as beautiful as a fairy, and even known as the first beauty in Lin'an, and it seemed that she was the fearless woman in front of her.

Wanxi was calm and calm, quietly watching the drama of these women.

And Qiu Zi heard Concubine Chen praise herself for being more beautiful than Su Wanxi, and her heart was secretly happy, and her opinion of Concubine Chen was much better.

"Really?" Concubine Chen chuckled, raised her eyebrows at Wanxi, and asked, "What's your name?"

"The folk girl Su Wanxi. Su Wanxi bowed her head slightly.

When Bai Yue heard this name, she glanced at Su Wanxi twice, it turned out that this was Su Wanxi, who stole the limelight at her little sister's wedding, and she really looked like a shy flower, and it seemed that this palace would not be clean in the future.

"Wanxi, it's a good name, I don't know where it comes from?" Concubine Chen asked casually.

She had already calmed down: "The Book of Songs, Zheng Feng, Wild Vines." ”

Concubine Xian nodded slightly, it seems that this woman is really as rumored, not only beautiful, but also bold and careful.

Concubine Chen snorted lightly, and suddenly thought of something, waved her hand and said: "That's it, this palace is really confused, we will all be sisters in the future, and we will talk slowly in the future." ”

The queen glanced at everyone lightly and smiled, "Sister, that's right." ”

Nowadays, the saint likes lewd pleasures, and it is a well-known thing that the emperor does not like it, as long as he is young and beautiful, there is nothing that the emperor does not like. But although everyone with a discerning eye knows it, no one dares to say it blatantly.

"Hey, this palace really envy your youth and vitality, but this is the palace, no better than your family, what should be restrained is still to be restrained. The queen finished teaching them a serious lesson, and then looked at Concubine Xian and Concubine Chen and said, "Let's continue to visit the garden." As he spoke, he walked slowly.

Concubine Xian nodded slightly, and then followed.

"This Concubine Chen is really arrogant. Qiu Zi glanced at Concubine Chen's back, and there was a trace of envy and admiration.

"Wanxi, Concubine Chen doesn't seem to like you very much. Ruyue frowned and looked at Wanxi, very worried.

Wanxi's face was calm, and she said, "It's okay, you continue to relax, I'll go back first." ”

"Okay, then be careful. Qiu Zi said, looked around again, secretly thinking that the queen and others were here, and I didn't know if I would be able to meet the emperor later.

"Wanxi, I'll accompany you. Ruyue said, wanting to go back with Wanxi.

"No need, Ruyue, you're not in a good mood, just breathe here. It's not far from the court, I'll go back by myself, and besides, I'll have Qing'er with me, so it's okay. Su Wanxi excused herself several times, and Ruyue also responded, letting Wanxi go back alone.

The March sun was very bright, Su Wanxi walked alone on the way back, the sun sprinkled on her green silk, flowed down her eyelashes, then her face, and finally covered her whole body.

"Miss, that concubine just now, she looks so scary. Qing'er whispered after her.

"Concubine Chen......" she read softly, evoking a strange smile, I will remember today's events first. "Don't be afraid, if people don't offend me, I won't offend anyone. ”

"Then what if she ......"

Su Wanxi smiled faintly and said, "As long as you follow me well, the palace is a place, and you will know how to live after staying for a long time." ”

Qing'er looked at Su Wanxi suspiciously, and said, "Miss has just entered the palace, but Qing'er feels that you are very familiar with the palace." ”

"Really?" she smiled faintly.

"Hmm!"

"Perhaps, I am destined to be here. ”

At noon, Su Wanxi was about to return to the court, just in front of the vertical arch hall. The vertical arch hall is the place where the emperor deals with political affairs every day and summons ministers, but the emperor is greedy for pleasure, and these things are handed over to the prince on weekdays. Su Wanxi could have rushed back to the court before noon, but she waited for a while not far from the vertical arch hall, and saw someone coming out of the vertical arch hall before continuing to move forward.

"Bold, didn't you even salute when you saw the prince?"

Su Wanxi happened to pass by in front of a group of people, and was stopped by Xiao Anzi from a long distance.

She pretended to be ignorant, and hurriedly kowtowed to the people who came over and saluted: "Su Cairen of the Yeting Palace has seen the prince. "People have not yet been favored by the emperor, and their status is one level higher than that of the palace maid, and they still need to bow and greet the prince.

"Ah, Miss, this is not the ...... you saved that day" Qing'er recognized at a glance, it was the man that her young lady saved on Lin'an Street that day!

"Kneel!" Su Wanxi hurriedly pulled Qing'er to kneel down and said, "I hope that the prince will forgive his sins, and adults don't care about the maid being ignorant." ”

When Shen Jingyuan heard this voice, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked at the woman in front of him. This voice is very imaginary from the mysterious woman last night, and it is not far from the figure of the figure......

You look up. Shen Jingyuan ordered lightly, but there was a little more expectation in his heart.

This book was first published in Reading Books