As the sun sets, the afterglow of the setting sun reflects the western sky. The quiet and quiet ancestral hall of the pen %fun %www.biquge.info pavilion is bathed in orange-red glow, like a quiet and peaceful picture.

The deep and distant bell rang, and in the vermilion ancestral hall knelt an old woman richly dressed and with a calm bearing, and behind her, a young female official was standing.

The dark red delicate string of beads was slowly swept by the concubine's fingers, her lips moving slightly, and she recited the scriptures at a gentle pace.

Wanyue, the maid beside the princess, suddenly appeared outside the ancestral hall, and she waved her hand lightly, signaling to Xiang Li, who was standing beside the concubine.

Xiang Limei's beautiful eyes brought a touch of surprise, she deliberately slowed her steps, lifted the hem of her skirt over the red threshold, and asked softly, "What's the matter?" ”

Wanyue gently saluted and respectfully reported: "Sister Xiangli, my mother-in-law has come to greet the concubine, and there are some important things I want to tell the concubine." ”

Xiang Li is the most favored female official next to the concubine, and her position is higher than that of many maids, so Wanyue is also very respectful and courteous when she sees her.

Xiang Li nodded lightly, glanced back at the concubine who was still reciting the scriptures, and said softly: "I know, you go back to the princess and let her move to the Basho Pavilion to rest for a while." ”

"Yes." Wanyue replied softly, and then left with light steps.

Half an hour later, the concubine, with the support of Xiang Li, came to a banana pavilion outside the ancestral hall without hurrying.

The princess was dressed in a gorgeous costume, respectfully saluted the concubine, wore a light smile on her face, and said softly: "The son asks the mother concubine to say goodbye, and I hope that the mother concubine will be calm and calm, and Wandai Jin'an." ”

Princess Lina had obviously put a lot of thought into dressing up for this visit, she chose the violet dress that the concubine loved, the red and gold straps were wrapped around the bandeau and finally hung down on the skirt behind her, and she wore a velvet shawl over her shoulders, pinned with a peacock blue clasp, and the skirt with a pattern at her feet was long and flowing on the bluestone floor.

Princess Linna's face is ruddy like a peach blossom in bloom, and her gestures are also scented with fragrant powder, and her gait is graceful and extravagant.

The concubine smiled kindly, and said, "Get up and speak." ”

"I hope that my son's trip did not disturb my mother's recitation." Between the princess's words, her expression revealed a charming shyness, and she respectfully sat in the banana pavilion with the concubine, and she was more cautious and cautious in her gestures.

The concubine patted the princess's hand with a charitable face, "The mourning family is also lonely in the day, if Linna has time, just come and walk around the mourning family." ”

Xiang Li brought a tea tray and presented the freshly brewed honey Longjing to the concubine and the princess.

The concubine took the tea bowl, slowly blew away the hot air in the cup, and the tea fragrance rose, with a kind of fragrant and tranquil atmosphere.

"Is there anything wrong with Lena coming to the mourning house in such a hurry?" The concubine looked at the princess carefully and asked meaningfully.

The princess raised her eyebrows shyly, and said softly: "The mother concubine worships the Buddha all day long, and Lina is worried about the body of the mother concubine, so she came to visit." ”

The concubine smiled knowingly and looked at Princess Linna lovingly, "Why do the mourning family think that today's Linna's mouth is as sweet as honey?" ”

Linna smiled coquettishly and said coquettishly: "What's the matter, Linna is just saying something from the bottom of her heart." ”

The concubine knew in her heart that the princess must have something important to tell her, but seeing that Lina was not in a hurry to say it, she was happy to talk to her more.

In the Carter family, there are more than a dozen girls who grew up with Lina, but the one who likes her the most is her own niece Katarina.

The concubine has always regretted that although she gave birth to three sons, she did not have a caring daughter, and now, the concubine regards Linna more like a daughter.

"The mourning family hasn't seen you for a long time, what have you been busy with these days, tell the mourning family quickly." The concubine smiled lovingly and asked with concern.

The princess was like a lovely golden bird, and whispered: "Linna has been feeling a little unwell recently, so she didn't come to visit her mother, and she hoped that her mother would forgive her." ”

The concubine's eyes suddenly showed a little nervousness, and she asked with concern: "What is uncomfortable, have you ever let the medical officer see it?" ”

"Don't worry about the concubine, the concubine just has a slight abdominal pain and no appetite, but there is nothing important." The princess replied softly, a blush on her face.

The concubine seemed to see some clues, but she didn't dare to confirm it, "That'...... And what did the medical officer say? ”

"Your Majesty has come to see the concubine at noon, and he has also announced a medical officer for the concubine." Lina said shyly, with a look of little woman's happiness.

The concubine asked in surprise, "Do you have a body?" ”

The princess nodded her head and smiled like a flower, "Yes." ”

"Okay, okay...... It's wonderful......" The concubine couldn't hide her joy, and kept saying yes.

Linna looked at the concubine with a smile, gently picked up the white marble porcelain pot in her hand, and poured another cup of tea for the concubine.

"But because the mourning family instructed His Majesty a few words last time, there is finally good news?" The concubine smiled kindly, and the corners of her eyebrows and eyes were full of joy.

"Linna came to visit her mother this time, one is to tell her mother the good news, the other is to thank her mother for her hard work on Linna, and the third is to ...... I want to thank my mother for fulfilling Linna's sincerity to His Majesty! As she spoke, Linna got up and knelt on the ground, her eyes already red.

"Good boy, I can't help it, I can't ......help it," the concubine hurriedly stepped forward to help her, "You are now a person with a body, you must be careful!" The concubine carefully advised.

"Linna doesn't know how to thank her mother for her love, and she also asks her mother to be on top and be worshiped by her son!" With tears of gratitude in her eyes, Princess Lina bowed deeply.

"Okay child, where are you talking about, the mourning family knows that you are a sensible child, you can understand the mourning family's intentions for you, the mourning family pities you for having no mother since you were a child, and the mourning family is willing to be your mother and treat you as your own daughter." The concubine also had a layer of tears in her eyes, reached out to help Linna up, took her hand, and patted the back of her hand gently, "Now you are pregnant with the imperial heir...... What a mercy from God, what a mercy from God! ”

The princess wiped away the tears on her face with a silk handkerchief, and said with a smile: "The sons and daughters can't help but be happy." ”

The concubine suddenly raised her eyebrows and asked softly, "Your Majesty knows such news, what is your reaction?" ”

"Your Majesty, he ...... The face was still cold, but ...... He told me to take care of my body and told people to take care of my body carefully. The princess said truthfully, a fleeting gloom flashed between her expressions, but her face was still sweet.

The concubine's eyebrows were lightly condensed, but her face was also gentle, "Your Majesty has always been like this, Linna, you don't have to take it to heart, the mourning family understands his son, and he must be happy in his heart!" The concubine smiled softly and explained Linna.

The princess said humbly and virtuously: "Linna naturally knows, Your Majesty has been waiting for this child for a long time. ”

The concubine turned her head and looked at the orange and red glow, emerald green Bodhi, and clear blue sky outside the ancestral hall, and couldn't help but feel a little gloomy and sad, "In this palace...... It's been a long time since I've heard a child's voice......"