Suddenly, I saw a few people walking slowly on the opposite side, the leader was over half a hundred years old, wearing a long dress of cold purple stone and blue forging, tied with a simple Ruyi high bun, and the smooth and regular use of the green bamboo double-screen flower cage, although it was not luxurious, but it could also glimpse the weight of identity. From time to time, the attendant took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her forehead. When the group approached, they saw that the woman had a dignified complexion, although there were traces of time, but she could still see the beautiful posture of the year.

Su E had already stepped forward first, and Fu Li said: "The slave maid Liuyue Pavilion is in charge of Su E, and I have seen Concubine Xiao. ”

Qingluan also said respectfully: "The Beigong clan of Liuyue Pavilion greets the concubine Niangniang." ”

"The emperor gave the family name to you." The concubine stepped forward to help Qingluan, and a kind smile appeared on her face, "I can't complain that the emperor likes it, it's really a Peugeot beauty, and the mourning family likes it very much." ”

"The concubine is ridiculous." Qingluan smiled shyly, but she already knew in her heart that Concubine Xiao was not a person who ran for the court. Otherwise, even the servants of the Huanyi Bureau knew that they had fallen out of favor, and they would inevitably put on a face, but the concubine was still so kind and pleasant, and the words mentioned were all about the things that happened when Qingluan was favored in the past, so it can be seen that she didn't know that she had already fallen out of favor.

However, he finally had a trace of doubt, and said: "It's not common for concubines to go out and walk around, otherwise they would have to go to visit." ”

"I can't complain about you, the mourning family has been guarding the Anze Hall since the first emperor went, avoiding people. If it weren't for the lack of peace in the queen mother's body today, the mourning family would not have stepped into the palace at will. As she was talking, the concubine suddenly coughed lightly, and immediately her aunt stepped forward and smoothed her back and said, "It's time for the concubine to take medicine." ”

"The old man really didn't use a lot, but I really envy my sister for being as energetic as before." Fu lightly shook Qingluan's hands again, and said with emotion, "As soon as I saw you, I remembered the meeting when the mourning family served the first emperor, I was really nostalgic." ”

Although the concubine is old, when she mentions the past, there is still a look of longing in her eyes. Presumably she is also the first emperor of love, so she will never forget it. However, I heard that the ladies who were favored in the early years were defeated one after another in the hands of the current queen mother, and only the concubines who lost their power and were careful to protect themselves found a way to survive.

Recalling Concubine Xiao's kind words, Qingluan couldn't help but be suspicious, and only after seeing her away did she ask Su E in a low voice: "She is as soft as her, why is she not favored by the first emperor." ”

But when she saw Su E's eyes jump, she only confirmed that no one was standing on the bridge, and she knew that there must be a cause for it. The wind swayed low against the surface of the lake, bringing up bursts of lotus fragrance. Su E's sideburns were blown a little messy, blocking a pair of shrewd eyes, and at the moment when she lowered her head slightly, Qingluan heard a whisper: "Concubine Xiao, she is burdened by ominous things." ”

It was almost startled by a cool feeling, the skirt was lifted by the huge evening breeze that came for no reason, and the pure white corner brushed across the face, covering Qingluan's unreal face. Obviously, the summer has not faded, but it seems to be late autumn. Little by little, the light of the setting faded into the sky, and the translucent and strange night color suddenly appeared.

"The slave maid only heard that when the concubine was in the palace, there was a sister Rou Concubine, and the Rou Concubine was very favored, and she was not under today's Concubine Chen, and soon after Rou Concubine was pregnant with the emperor's child." Su E settled down and spoke again, "At that time, Concubine Rou was pregnant with a dragon fetus two months before the current Queen Mother, and the fetus has been stable. Unexpectedly, on the day of delivery, the Queen Mother, that is, the concubine at that time, also had a miscarriage for some reason. That day, there was chaos in the palace, and because the queen mother was higher than the concubine, the academician of the Tai Hospital personally delivered the baby. And both sides did not seem to go well, until two hours later, a palace person hurriedly came to report that the queen mother gave birth to Lin'er, and the concubine Rou gave birth to a stillborn child. Because he was afraid of being contaminated with bad luck, he burned the dead baby at that time, and set up a spiritual seat in the palace, so he gave up. ”

Qingluan listened silently, but her shallot-like nails were embedded in her palms, and her neck was dripping with cold sweat.

"Then what did Concubine Yi do at that time?"

It is rumored that at that time, Concubine Yi was also friendly with Concubine Rou, and despite the postpartum physical weakness, she knelt outside the hall to plead, and kept saying that it was because of the birth of her own child that she took away the concubine's child. Although the first emperor did not condemn himself in the end, he was not as good as before to Rou Concubine. Su E let out a long sigh, the world was hot and cold, even if he mentioned it now, there was still a chill hanging in his heart. However, since then, every time Rou Concubine goes to take care of the Queen Mother, the emperor will fall ill for no reason. Rou Concubine felt ashamed, and went diligently, and soon someone wrote that Rou Concubine Kezi was an ominous person. Although the first emperor could not give her to death because of this rumor, he sent her to the cold palace. And Concubine Xiao, who was like a sister to her, was also affected by this, and when the first emperor saw her, he would think of the former concubine, and she was left out in the cold. ”

After Su E finished speaking, she was shocked to find a sneer on Qingluan's lips, and even she couldn't help but shudder when she had been by Qingluan's side for a long time. However, in an instant, the woman had raised her head lightly. The indigo jade beads on her head glowed brightly in the faint moonlight.

"Regardless of her own body as a concubine, the current Queen Mother Qin is such a pure person." A hint of sarcasm crossed his face, and there was a mottled light in his clear eyes, "I remember that when she treated Yuchen's mother and concubine, she also sacrificed her life to ask for her life, and finally shook the mother and son before she gave the reserve to the current saint." ”

Su E only lowered his head thoughtfully, and said for a moment: "Take a risk, although it is dangerous, it is especially successful." What's more, it's just some old things, who will mention it. ”

Qingluan pursed her lips and was silent, but her heart was like a dark river bubbling and flowing. The two of them walked forward again, and after a few steps, they saw Bai Yu catch up in a hurry. She never knew that the harem was sinister, so she was always happy and at ease, Qingluan looked at Su E in a voice, and saw that the woman also smiled and nodded to herself, and she hid this concern in her heart.

The night is thick, and it has been a long time since I have seen such a bright moonlight.

The sandalwood in Fushou Palace is thick, and the veils move slightly, covering the blazing light of the red candles. It is still such a simple and dignified inner room, with a fan of eight immortals, two incense burners, and a couch made of nanmu like a quiet poem. The Queen Mother sat on the edge of the bed, wearing only a dark red golden Yunluo robe, holding a silver spoon in one hand and knocking on the edge of the bowl, and the entrance of the medicinal juice was halfway to frowning and stopped.

For several days, the queen came to wait for her to take medicine, and her complexion was faintly tired, but she was still strong, she turned around and took a small box of candied fruit and put it in the mouth of the queen mother and said: "The medicine is bitter, and my aunt will endure it for a while." ”

"I've taken so much in a row, but it's still not good, but it will hurt you to see the world and run here." The Queen Mother raised her head slightly, but her gaze was far less gentle than her tone, "Now that the emperor is back, the concubines will still visit you tomorrow, so you can go back early today." ”