Qingluan nodded hurriedly when he heard this, he couldn't tell whether he was grateful or moved, he only felt that he had never met such a considerate master since he entered the palace, let alone from the mouth of a concubine who had been favored and conceived by the emperor.

Although she was not much different from Concubine Xian, the woman was obviously much more mature than her. If Qingluan is still immature as a child, then Concubine Xian is already a qualified mother. Every time she sees her, Qingluan will remember the time she spent with her mother many years ago - her mother is also a gentle and virtuous woman, who is willing to run for her husband for most of the country, even if she understands that the man's love for her is no longer there, but she still stubbornly gave birth to Qingluan. The strength in her bones and the forbearance in her eyes often make the young Qingluan feel distressed.

Now that I see Concubine Xian, I feel like a relative, which has nothing to do with whether she is a favorite concubine or not. Qingluan hopes that she can really be cherished by the emperor and continue to be so carefree. Even if she can only do things silently for Concubine Xian behind her, she will feel gratified.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door, and she looked up to see the imperial doctor standing at the door, dressed in a dark official robe and carrying a medical box on his arm. said respectfully, "The old minister is disturbed", and was invited in by the palace maid.

"Niangniang's complexion is much better, and she will definitely be able to give birth to a dragon fetus smoothly as long as she takes care of her carefully."

"So there is Dr. Lao." Concubine Xian bowed slightly in response, and Yishuang on the side had already brought the remaining medicine residue in the bowl forward. Concubine Xian took over and said: "This is the fetal decoction just sent by the queen's mother, the palace is inconvenient, and accidentally spilled the medicine cup, for fear of disappointing the queen's kindness, please prescribe the same recipe for the palace maids to take down and fry." ”

The imperial physician took the medicine residue with his waist in his mouth, and gently crushed it into powder with his hands and put it on his nose to carefully identify it. However, it took a long time for the imperial doctor to make such a simple action, and Qingluan was suspicious, so he looked at him intently, and sure enough, he saw that the imperial doctor's face sank little by little.

"Mother, this ......"

"Could it be a precious medicinal herb?" Concubine Xian also frowned, "My lord, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”

A bad premonition climbed up Qingluan's neck, and she only felt that the wind was pouring in as if there was a wind on her back. On the other hand, he comforted himself, but it was just an illusion of overwork.

"Forgive the old minister for being rude, is this decoction really a reward from the queen?" As soon as these words came out, the room was immediately eerily quiet. Everyone's eyes were focused on the Imperial Doctor, and Qingluan didn't dare to relax in the slightest.

"This medicine is indeed a reward from the queen's mother, why do you ask so."

"Maybe it's the old minister's eyes, but there is indeed a taboo for pregnant women in this medicine - saffron residue."

Saffron!

Qingluan only felt a basin of cold water dripping on his head, and he couldn't help but shiver again and again. Saffron has always been a taboo for the concubines in the harem, and the favored concubines will be forced to take this drug if they do not meet the emperor's wishes. It's just that this medicine is only through her hands, how can there be such a big problem.

Could it be that the queen ......

No. She would never be stupid enough to harm Concubine Xian in person, she is so powerful that she can even talk about it, not to mention that this medicinal material is given by the Queen Mother, if she is investigated, the harem may be turned upside down.

"You slut! I want to harm my sister! Although the young county lord didn't know how powerful saffron was, he probably guessed the reason for her expression, and accused angrily.

"Jin'er is messing around. Miss Qingluan is kind enough to give medicine to her sister, and she doesn't do any harm. Concubine Xian frowned, and ordered someone to pull away the county lord who was about to rush up. She was not angry, but calmly sat back on the Taishi's chair, and poured the remaining medicine residue on the ground with one hand.

"This palace is not feeling well today, please go back first. As for today's events, this palace doesn't want to hear from other people's mouths, but my lord understands? ”

"The old minister understands, the old minister retired first." has been practicing medicine in the palace for many years, and this kind of thing is self-measured. Fearing to get involved in the harem battle, he hurriedly saluted and retreated. The rest of the subordinates were also dismissed, leaving only the nervous Qingluan.

She didn't know what was waiting for her, if Concubine Xian really wanted to punish her, she would be at a loss for words, and she didn't expect the queen to pull herself. Qingluan was uneasy in her heart, and couldn't help but glance up at Concubine Xian, but saw that there was a little sadness in the woman's eyes, and she only felt sad in her heart for a while.

She tried to defend herself, but she knew that everything was in vain. The only master in this palace who is kind to herself must also be alienated because of this, even if she has no intention of harming others. As if something was in his throat, Qingluan only felt that he was full of grievances and wrongs.

"Qingluan."

raised her head in response, and the eyes of the virtuous concubine in front of the meeting were complex, and there was a soft color between her eyebrows. "This palace believes that you will not harm me, and I am willing to believe that this is just a misunderstanding. But ......"

"Mother."

"But in order to avoid people's eyes, you don't want to come to Xining Palace from now on." As if she had made up her mind, Concubine Xian slowly let out a sigh, her voice was like a light sigh, and the tail note dragged out a faint melancholy, "Otherwise, the matter will spread out, and this palace will not be able to protect you." ”

The heart seemed to have been slashed open with a large opening, and bright red liquid gushed out. Qingluan wanted to cry, but suddenly felt that nothing could flow out of his eyes. She knew that she was moving away from the people or things she valued. Concubine Xian's silent expression was intertwined with the scene of her mother's smile like a flower in her mind, as if it gradually overlapped into the same vague shadow.

Only then did he suddenly realize that he had relied on the care brought by Concubine Xian. Whether it is extravagant hopes or hopes, how she hopes that Xining Palace can give her a place to stay.

"You have saved Jin'er, and you have taken special care of this palace, and this palace knows all this. You're a good guy. But if one servant does not serve the two masters, this palace cannot keep you. Concubine Xian's face was tired, she paused for a moment, and then she had the intention of leaving.

It's too difficult to find someone in the harem who is really good to herself, and she gives up Qingluan just to protect her. There is no way to do this, Qingluan understands it.

"The slave and the maid understand, and the slave and the maid thank the mother for the amnesty." She leaned on the ground, solemnly kowtowed to the woman in front of her, and walked out of Xining Palace heavily. Now she just wants to cry in a corner where no one is, for her several losses, for her betrayal.

Qingluan walked around the corridor in a daze, and her mood still couldn't calm down for a long time. She didn't dare to imagine that if the talented person was not a virtuous concubine, even if it was any master, how many lives she had would not be enough to satisfy the crime. Concubine Xian really believes in her, and she is not acting on the spot, which is a blessing in misfortune.

When I went out of the palace gate, it snowed again, but after a few steps, I saw a woman in scarlet clothes leaning on a pole and looking out. This time, Qin'er's single skirt was covered with a long plush coat, her long waterfall-like hair was scattered like flowing water, her finely made eyebrows and eyes revealed the beauty of vague charm, and the smile at the corner of her mouth seemed to know what would happen to her early on.

The last glimmer of hope in Qingluan shattered as clearly as a bubble rising into the air. If she was lucky before, then she really fell to the bottom at this time.

It's a game, it's a game!