Chapter 2: Death Without Stiffness 2
The Son of Heaven smiled brightly, already knowing it. However, even so, the meaning of inheriting the shadow is the last thing he wants to force. The two of them recounted some gossip and chatter, until the twilight, and realized that time passed so quickly. He will stay at Concubine Chen's place today, so he will not stay for dinner.
However, even if it was only such a short afternoon, it was enough to show that Qingluan did not fall out of favor. The new tribute Liuyan Light Spinning Silk Weaving House was originally said to be limited in quantity, and even the Linggui had a share, but she was the only one who lacked her Liuyue Pavilion. Today, as soon as the emperor left on the front foot, a subordinate on the back foot held two selected high-quality things and sent them over.
Qingluan still rewarded the visitor, as if he didn't know what happened a few days ago. He just went back to the house, but he didn't even look at it and ordered someone to lock it in the storeroom. Su E came to ask, but she only said lightly: "This kind of thing is worn to be public, and it can easily make people think of those faces that tend to be inflammatory, and it is annoying to be white." You can take it and give it to the water and them. ”
Su E had a difficult face, and couldn't help but persuade: "Little master, this light textile tailoring is precious, and it will take several months to produce such a horse." If someone looks at it, I'm afraid that there will be some more ...... that I don't have."
"Then let them wear their tunics. I can't get used to such noble things. ”
It's not so much the anger of the minions in the raw silk weaving room, but rather that Qingluan is gambling with himself. She is now subject to the Queen Mother, and she has to be wary of the concubines closest to her. On the one hand, he approached Concubine Chen, but he wanted to raise the queen back to the phoenix throne. At this time, she is like a paper kite fluttering in the wind, not only can she not get a little freedom, but she wants to do evil against her will.
Even if it's duanru, you must not like yourself like this. Not to mention the man.
As the night progressed, the noisy trivialities of the palace were also covered in darkness. The stars were shining, and the eyes of the gods were quietly watching the women who had been imprisoned for years under the red walls.
And in this treacherous harem, the whole situation is like being written into another realm. Qingluan may not have had a chance to know that in the afternoon of this day, while the emperor was asking for advice from himself, a secret edict had already been issued to Concubine Zhao. All that man needed was an affirmation, even if Qingluan was against this, the lifting of the ban on the queen had long been an unchangeable fact.
Chaofeng Palace has been much more restrained since the queen's grounding, and it is rarely lit at night. If it is still as brilliant and eye-catching as before, it will inevitably seem like self-deception. Qin Suyue has been in the palace for many years, and she knows how to restrain her posture in a timely manner. If you still think that you are the wife of the whistleblower who raised eyebrows with the emperor in front of people, you will inevitably make people laugh in secret. And she is an extremely delicate person, even if she is unwilling in her heart, she no longer hopes for others. What's more, she heard the emperor's tone from the side, and she was even more heartbroken when she learned about the banquet.
Therefore, when she heard that Mama Gui came to report that Concubine Zhao had something to see, she immediately refused.
At that time, the Buddhist scriptures in his hand had just been copied halfway, and the night was as thick as ink, Qin Suyue looked up at the window and found that she felt as if she had fallen into the abyss, and no one cared. The phoenix crown inlaid with red beads is still dignified on the top of the dormitory, as if the palaces had just greeted yesterday. If you think about it a little more, it seems that she is still in the house, the Son of Heaven sleeps by the window, and she softly recites a word for her husband in the aroma.
She thought that copying more scriptures would be enough to stop her heart, but she eventually realized that she was just looking for a little solace in her boredom. She has a lot of hatred in her heart, she hates herself for underestimating Qingluan, hates her for being so favored, and she has only been in the palace for a year and a half, and she is a concubine. If she can't get rid of Qingluan, she won't be able to sleep well.
"Niangniang, Concubine Zhao is still outside the palace." When Mama Gui lifted the curtain again and entered, it was already a stick of incense, her face was worried, and she replied, "The slave and maid can't be persuaded to leave, the noble concubine kneels outside the Chaofeng Palace and bows, Niangniang should go and have a look." ”
The night is cool in early summer, and you only feel the night breeze when you stand on the high steps. Under the star-studded sky, I saw a woman dressed in a Mulan purple double-embroidered lotus leaf dress walking up the stairs with the support of the subordinates. Every time you climb a step, you have to bow solemnly, and you are already sweating profusely if you repeat it as if no one else is around.
Qin Suyue was used to receiving all kinds of gifts in the past, and she never felt that there was anything wrong. Today, however, it feels like it's been so long. She frowned slightly, and finally spoke: "Concubine Zhao, what are you doing." ”
The woman looked up suddenly, unable to see what her expression was in the dark, and she only felt a cold feeling hit her neck. "The concubine has seen the queen's mother, and the mother is blessed with Jin'an."
"This palace is imprisoned here, and she is no longer the queen she was at the beginning." Qin Suyue's voice was emotionless, and she was about to turn around after helping Mama Gui, "You go back." ”
"Niangniang still lives in the Huadian that people envy here," Zhao Guifei did not stop there, "still lead the queen to enjoy the worship of the people." No one dares to modify the specifications of your palace system, and you just can't leave here for the time being. ”
In the dark night, the woman's eyes were as bright as stars, and she watched the queen's slightly moved expression closely, not letting go of any details. When he spoke again, the words were already loud. "If you want, it will still be the untouched middle palace in this palace. And the traitors who have framed you in the past will not die well. ”
Qin Suyue was finally dumbfounded, and only stared at the woman in front of her in front of her, who had always been dignified and virtuous. However, in just a moment, she understood that there were many concubines in the palace, and a few of them were really as simple as they appeared. She almost smelled the smell of blood in the air, Zhao Gui Concubine, you must have worked hard all these years.
"Mama Gui, bring your concubine in."
Excluding outsiders, only Gui He served tea on the side of the inner hall. However, after not seeing each other for a few months, the house was much shabby, presumably selling valuable things to ask someone to find out the emperor's style, and it can also be seen that the queen is in a difficult situation. Concubine Zhao sat down in response, and when she saw a page of yellowed scriptures at her feet, she leaned over and picked it up. It is full of "Heart Sutra", and the fly-headed Xiaokai is particularly outstanding.
"The concubine has served the mother for so long, but I didn't know that you could write so well in italics."
Qin Suyue's face darkened faintly, and she only took the teacup and said: "It's no wonder you, this palace has been sleeping with the emperor for more than ten years, and the emperor doesn't know about it, let alone you." She took the Heart Sutra, but she raised it into the lamp and candle, and the paper turned to ashes in an instant, reflecting in the woman's lonely eyes. This palace has practiced so much, but I don't know who to write it to. ”
Concubine Zhaogui knew that she was upset, but she still said quietly: "Why should Niangniang complain so much, the emperor is just angry with the queen mother." How could the emperor not notice the truth about this incident, but the more the queen mother sponsors you, the more the emperor will be angry with you. ”