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The fifth elder brother Yongqi and the sixth elder brother Yongying really lived up to Qianlong's expectations, not only strong and cute, but also smart and clever, even stronger than the fourth elder brother Yonghui when he was 100 days. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Although there is no lack of reasons for the premature birth and frailty of the fourth elder brother, Qianlong turned a blind eye to this reason, intentionally or unintentionally, and preconceived that Yongqi and Yongying, the two little elder brothers, were much better than other children.

Qianlong not only loves Yongqi and Yongying, but also loves Xiao Yan, the biological mother of the two little brothers.

Qianlong himself also found that in recent days, he seemed to have run to Chuxiu Palace too often, and he was even suspected of favoring Xiao Yan alone. However, thinking of the intelligent and lovely Yongqi and Yongying, Qianlong found a suitable excuse for his unusual preference and love for Xiao Yan.

He just wanted to go to Chuxiu Palace and Hall to visit his beloved two little brothers, and only to see their Eniang on the way, besides, there has always been a rule in the palace that mothers are more important than children, since Xiao Yan has given birth to two little brothers for him that he has been looking forward to for a long time, then even if he loves Xiao Yan a little more in the face of the two little brothers, it is understandable.

Although Qianlong found a satisfactory reason for his disconformity with the palace rules, some of the concubines and concubines in the harem were a little unable to sit still.

So, on the afternoon of one day when Yongqi and Yongying, the two little elder brothers, were about to be full moon, after Qianlong finished approving the recital, he suddenly remembered that Xiao Yan had eaten with him the night before, and accidentally mentioned that he wanted to see the water hibiscus in the Fubi Pavilion and Chengrui Pavilion in the Imperial Garden.

Qianlong felt that Xiao Yan, a little girl, was indeed a little blessed. At this time of the year, the water hibiscus has long since withered and withered, but this year, for some reason, the water hibiscus in the Imperial Garden has a longer flowering period than usual, and it is still blooming just right.

It's a pity that Xiao Yan hasn't finished her confinement yet, and Qianlong's ability to allow her to open the windows of the dormitory for ventilation is already the limit, and she will not be allowed to go to the imperial garden to enjoy the flowers at this time

Qianlong didn't feel that there was anything wrong with making such a decision, but when Qianlong saw the disappointment that flashed in Xiao Yan's crystal clear phoenix eyes, he still felt a little stuffy and uncomfortable, and almost wanted to agree to Xiao Yan's request and personally take her to the imperial garden to enjoy the flowers.

Although Qianlong already knew that Western women did not have the habit of confinement after giving birth, he felt that confinement could not be generalized. After all, most Western women are tall and grow up from snack steak and butter, so their bodies are naturally stronger.

However, Xiao Yan was born petite and slender, and was harshly criticized and abused by her black-hearted and jealous mother-in-law since she was a child, how can her body be as strong and strong as a Western woman? What's more, Xiao Yan gave birth to twins, and her body needs to be well conditioned. Therefore, Qianlong felt that it was always right to be careful in everything, and it was right to let Xiao Yan sit honestly for forty days of confinement and take care of her body.

However, now looking at the look of disappointment that flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes, Qianlong found that he could not bear it. So, Qianlong, who has always liked to think carefully and is accustomed to planning before acting, blurted out before thinking about it: "Don't be sad, I have my own clever plan." It's just that you want to see the water hibiscus in the Imperial Garden, so what's so difficult about that? Tomorrow, I will personally go to the Imperial Garden to pick the most beautiful water hibiscus and bring it back to Chuxiu Palace for you to see. ”

Xiao Yanwan didn't expect that she was just casually mentioned, Qianlong gave her such a promise, and promised to go to the imperial garden to pick flowers and give them to her in person. The concubine was just casually talking, but she was not in a hurry to enjoy the flowers. Anyway, the water hibiscus in the Imperial Garden will bloom every year, and it is not too late for the concubine to go to the Imperial Garden next summer to enjoy the flowers. ”

At that time, Qianlong just smiled lightly and pinched Xiao Yan's white and tender cheeks, and whispered "little girl", but he really took this matter to heart.

So, Qianlong, who finished the review, smiled slightly, changed into a light bright yellow imperial dress, took Wu Shulai and a few close attendants, and drove to the imperial garden. Qianlong and his entourage did not delay along the way, and stopped directly to Fubi Pavilion's prescription.

Qianlong stood under the cloister, his sharp eyes swept around the pool, carefully selected, only felt that a white water hibiscus in the pool was extremely beautiful, and the swaying and colorful shadows were a little similar to the beautiful Xiao Yan.

Qianlong's eyes lit up, slightly hooked the corners of his lips, and did not instruct his subordinates to pick the flowers, raised his right foot on the guardrail a little, and flew towards the pool with light skills, personally picked the favorite water hibiscus, and returned to the corridor satisfied, and handed over the water hibiscus with water droplets to Wu Shu to hold it, and then drove to Chuxiu Palace.

However, before Qianlong walked out of the imperial garden, he heard a pleasant sound of the piano coming from the Wanchun Pavilion, and the song he played was actually his favorite mountain and flowing water.

Qianlong gradually stopped, stopped thoughtfully and listened for a moment, but changed his mind and walked towards Wanchun Pavilion instead. Wu Shulai and the others couldn't guess Qianlong's thoughts, so they were slightly stunned, and then hurriedly followed Qianlong and walked towards Wanchun Pavilion.

Qianlong paced his steps, walked into the Wanchun Pavilion unhurriedly, and sure enough, as expected, he saw a familiar lake-green shadow, which was Gao Fang, who was demoted to a noble concubine by Qianlong.

Gao Fang seemed to have been immersed in the sound of the piano, unaware of Qianlong's arrival, and still caressed the piano attentively.

Qianlong narrowed his eyes slightly, and he had to say that Gao Fang's seven-string guqin was still playing well.

Qianlong didn't come forward to disturb, just stood aside and quietly listened to Gao Fang stroked the qin, remembering many happy times spent with Gao Fang, looking at Gao Fang's increasingly slender and weak figure, and then thinking about Gao Fang's longevity in the previous life, his eyes were slightly dark, and a sigh overflowed from his mouth

At the end of the song, Gao Fang's eyes were already red. Then her body shook, and she suddenly found Qianlong standing not far in front of her, looking at her with a light smile.

Gao Fang looked at Qianlong in a daze, and after a while, he seemed to suddenly come back to his senses, and quickly stood up and respectfully saluted Qianlong.

Qianlong stepped forward with a light smile and stretched out his hand to help Gao Fang, "Qu is playing well, and the technique is more advanced than before." ”

Gao Fang lowered his head respectfully and said modestly: "The emperor has praised it." The concubine's piano skills are vulgar, and she is far from the emperor. In recent days, the concubine has often come to Wanchun Pavilion to play the qin, but she gradually figured out some things. The emperor's piano skills are outstanding, and the artistic conception contained in it is beyond the reach of the concubine. The emperor is the son of heaven of the Qing Dynasty, and he is the person who can only look up as a concubine. No matter how hard the concubine tries, she is afraid that she is not qualified to play the piano and sing harmony with the emperor and become the emperor's confidant. ”

Qianlong's eyes flashed slightly, "Oh, in this way, could it be that Fang'er is complaining about me?" ”

Gao Fang raised her head suddenly, Ying Yingshui looked at Qianlong stupidly, and replied stubbornly and reverently: "The concubine is not resentful!" The concubine has already figured it out and will not be confused again. As long as the concubine can look at the emperor from afar, occasionally sit with the emperor for a while, and drink a cup of fragrant tea, she is already satisfied and full of joy. In this life and this life, it is the greatest blessing for a concubine to be fortunate to be able to enter the palace to serve the emperor. ”

Qianlong was noncommittal about Gao Fang's affectionate confession, but sighed helplessly: "Your body is too thin, you should be able to live for a while." Why didn't the palace maid who served you disappear, leaving you alone here to play the piano? Will these slaves and maids serve? ”

Gao Fang hurriedly explained softly: "Please calm the emperor's anger, it is the concubine who wants to calm down and stroke the qin, so she ordered the palace maid to retire for the time being." Gao Fang pursed her lips, lowered her head and said softly: "The music played by the concubine has always been only for one person. The piano of the concubine body is only played for the emperor alone. As for other inconsequential people, if they had to do so as a last resort, the concubine did not want them to hear the sound of the concubine's harp. ”

Obviously, this woman is still that weak posture full of attachment, but Qianlong found that his heart no longer had the same heartbeat for the woman in front of him who he loved the most in his previous life, and he wanted to embrace her into his arms to care for her pampering*, only a trace of pity remained.

Gao Fang saw that Qianlong was silent, and her heart was a little bottomless, and in a blink of an eye, she saw Wu Shulai holding a large beautiful water hibiscus in her hand, standing aside expressionlessly, her heart was happy at first, but she quickly came back to her and realized that according to Qianlong's look and reaction after seeing her, this beautiful water hibiscus must not be a gift that Qianlong specially picked and planned to give her.

Gao Fang's heart was sour, but she also understood that in the harem now, the only person who can make Qianlong so attentive is the concubine Xiao.

Gao Fangqiang endured the bitterness and jealousy in her heart, deliberately showed a smile full of joy, and asked with anticipation: "Your Majesty, is this white and flawless water hibiscus a gift that you specially picked up to give to your concubine?" ”

Qianlong was slightly stunned, but told the truth: "This is the water hibiscus that I promised to pick for the concubine to watch in person yesterday, and I am planning to go to Chuxiu Palace and send this water hibiscus to the concubine." ”

Gao Fang didn't expect Qianlong to give her such a faceless face, and he told her bluntly and unabashedly, and then she didn't even say a word of comfort, and she couldn't hide her disappointment, and her heart gradually cooled.

However, according to Gao Fang's temperament, he naturally did not want to admit defeat easily, so he deliberately pretended to fall down when he saluted Qianlong and retreated, and fell down the stone steps with the guqin in his arms.

Qianlong hurriedly stepped forward to help Gao Fang up, but saw Gao Fang frowning and leaning into his arms, his soft voice was full of pity and grievances, "Your Majesty, the concubine's ankle hurts so much!" Probably sprained ......"