Chapter 125: On the eve of the crisis
During these fifteen days, the emperor didn't even look at her, as if he had forgotten that there was such a person. Concubine De has been in this palace for many years, where did she ever think that there would be such a moment of scattered mud today?
In the past, she relied on her favor, and there were not a few people who offended arrogantly. Even those palace people who come to rely on her are also flocking to it, and this Zhongcui Palace is extremely lively all day long.
But now, only one Zhao Xiyan is left by her side, and all her henchmen have been beaten to death or sent out and sent to prison. If she hadn't given her own sister to Chu Heng, where would she still have the days when she was a concubine?
These words can be described as a cold stab, directly piercing into the most embarrassing and soft place in the hearts of Zhao Concubine and Rou Guigui, which is very embarrassing. As soon as Concubine Zhao gritted her teeth, she was about to step forward to scold, but she was pulled down by Zhao Xiyan.
"Eldest sister, don't quarrel with this father-in-law. Now our sisters' strength is too weak, if they can no longer get the emperor's favor, but arrogantly fall into the hands of others, I am afraid that they will disappear in this palace. β
The low whispering voice made Zhao Concubine endure the anger in her heart, she looked at the smiling father-in-law casually, and sat down in the seat at the end of the room, looking as if nothing had happened.
Seeing that the two sisters Zhao Concubine and Rou Guiren were sensible, the father-in-law sneered, and immediately left to arrange other places. Zhao Xiyan glanced at Zhao Concubine worriedly, only to see that under the golden tablecloth curtain, her armor was fiercely inserted into the palm of her hand.
Above the ground, there were dripping drops of blood.
"If I don't kill this scene, I swear not to be a man!" Zhao Concubine's eyes were ruthless, looking at the demon that seemed to devour people's hearts, which made Zhao Xiyan shiver.
"Look at this Zhao Concubine, now she is also a person who knows how to back down. Hmph, she was so arrogant and domineering back then, and now she has today, which really makes people feel very comfortable and comfortable to watch. β
This Concubine Zhao is the concubine of the past, and she is naturally extremely eye-catching. Seeing that she actually suffered a secret loss from her father-in-law under Jing Shengwu. Concubine Shu's heart was dark. In the past, although they were both concubines, Concubine De always looked superior.
When she was in full bloom, even the queen mother was never put in her eyes, where could she look at a little concubine?
"It's too arrogant. People who don't know how to converge are all in this situation. Changle was also very afraid, afraid of being plotted, so now he came to ask for the blessing of his mother. I also hope that Niangniang can see that the juniors are ignorant, if Changle has a mistake. immediately pointed out that Sheng Wu would be grateful to his mother. β
Hearing Concubine Shu's words, Jing Shengwu only smiled softly and said to Concubine Shu.
Hearing this, Concubine Shu was stunned for a moment, looking at the gentle girl who pursed her lips and smiled, but she had more appreciation for her exquisite thoughts. "She is worthy of being the righteous daughter of the queen's mother, this kind of thinking is really rare."
As she spoke, Concubine Shu quietly moved her body towards Jing Shengwu. The moon cake with frost rose sesame seeds with chopsticks from the palace banquet was placed in front of Jing Shengwu. seemed to be intimate, but took the opportunity to whisper quietly to Jing Shengwu.
"If the emperor asks about the arrangement of this acacia flower, don't say it's your idea, so as not to provoke the disaster of killing, remember, those who don't know are not guilty."
Jing Shengwu was smiling and taking the moon cake, and when he heard Concubine Shu's words, he was surprised, but he didn't show any look on his face. He just nodded quietly.
Immediately, she and Concubine Shu had an intimate conversation without care, as if Fang Cai's sentence did not exist. It's just that Jing Shengwu looked at the acacia flowers competing to open in the corner of the palace banquet, and squinted his big eyes slightly.
If I'm not mistaken. This acacia flower was placed here by Rong Chu and the palace people, right?
But according to Concubine Shu's temperament, she will definitely not say the words of Fang Cai for no reason. Now that she is also from the queen's side, she naturally will not come to harm herself.
So, what does this mean?
looked at Rong Chu, who seemed to have nothing to do, talking to Wu Liang and tasting wine in his seat. Jing Shengwu narrowed his eyes indifferently.
"The Emperor and Empress have arrivedβ"
Just above this palace banquet, an undercurrent surged, and I heard the old eunuch Li Ya beside the emperor shouting at the top of his voice, and the concubines, princesses, and princes on the seats immediately got up and bowed down to the emperor and queen who came in slowly.
"Knock on the emperor, the queen, long live the emperor, long live the queen, long live the queen."
"Zhongqing is flat."
"Your Majesty."
After the emperor and the queen sat down, the concubines and princes sat down in turn. The concubines are in the emperor's right-hand position, and the prince's concubines are in the emperor's left-hand position.
The queen sat on the right side of the emperor, but on the left side of the emperor, there was no seat and no one. In previous years, it was Concubine De's position.
Counting down from the position of the queen, there are concubines, concubines, and concubines. In the back row, there are Wang Mei, Princess Liangyu and Wen Guiren. In the last row, there is a sitting Fang promise and a noble person, Zhao Concubine.
On the prince's side, first was the son of Wu Liang, then the prince of Rong Chu Rong, and then the prince of Chu Yu and Chu Yu. Because this was a palace banquet, only the concubine could participate, so Chu Yu did not bring Jing Shengyan to attend.
In the next row, it was King Xiang Chu Xiang with his concubine, King Jing Chu Jing. After that, there are some unseen princes, Baylor.
After Jing Shengwu glanced at these, he secretly said in his heart, it seems that in the heart of this emperor, I am afraid that the importance of Wu Liang and Rong Chu is more than that of the princes. Come to think of it, this is like today's turmoil and peace are in the hands of Rong Chu, how can you not be pampered by him?
As for Wu Liang, it is inevitable that he can be so taken by the emperor to the name of the young master of the Xianwu clan.
"Today is the family banquet of the palace, don't be too angry, have a good time, and I can enjoy the joy of heaven and man."
Chu Heng seemed to casually glance around the field, and then said with a smile. He saw the Rou Gui and Zhao Concubine at the end, but he didn't ask Jing Shengwu as the two of them imagined.
Sensing this scene, Concubine Zhao's heart was half cold. Zhao Xiyan also drank a glass of sake, looking unconcerned.
Soon, this palace banquet was carried out under the orders of the emperor. Princes and concubines, concubines are restrained all day long, it is rare to be so happy today, and the moment is laughter. The singing and dancing in the field is leveling, a scene of blissful peace.
Jing Shengwu only sat in his seat indifferently, occasionally chatting with Concubine Shu, as if he was concentrating on enjoying the dance in the palace. Although the appearance of these dancing girls is not superior. But singing and dancing have their own graceful posture.
Looking at everyone in the field, they were all happy. But Jing Shengwu's hand drinking the wine paused, and he noticed King Jing's gloomy eyes.
She had already heard that King Jing was going to marry Princess Nayelu as a concubine. If nothing happens. I'm afraid that not long after this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet has passed, I will be able to see his wedding.
"Miss, I heard that the emperor asked King Jing and Chu Yu for their opinions that day, and asked the two of them to push one out to marry the princess, but Chu Yu directly rejected the emperor, saying that he had a heart, and that person was you."
Seeing Jing Shengwu's gaze on King Jing's body, Xueyue leaned down and whispered. Now that she has been in this palace for a long time, Xue Yue naturally understands the truth of listening to all directions. In the temple of heaven that day. Although there is no news coming out, it is for people to pay attention.
"All he cares about is my power. If I didn't have the love I have today, would he have looked at me? Hearing what Xue Yue said, Jing Shengwu smiled coldly and drank all the sake in the cup.
Jing Shengwu chuckled lightly and never looked at Chu Yu again. Thinking of such a cold man, she doesn't have to put too much thought on it for him. It's just that King Jing wants to marry Princess Yelu, which is a pity.
Want. It was also Chu Yu who put a trap in front of the emperor that day, and deliberately said so, so that he could use himself as a shield, right? After all, no one wants to see that a prince marries a fine work who may be an enemy in the future and becomes a concubine.
Palace feasts are always extremely boring. Jing Shengwu also paid attention to the emperor. See if he cares about the acacia in that corner. But to her disappointment, the emperor did not make any changes.
On this palace banquet, although it seems to be happy and peaceful, Jing Shengwu knows best, staying here, I am afraid that the whole person will be depressed. The rules on the palace banquet are naturally extremely cumbersome. Especially when Emperor Chu Heng was sitting above, who would dare to take it seriously casually?
Except, of course, for Rong Chu, who was in the second position in the lower left hand.
From this point of view, even the prince of Wuliang paid a little attention to the emperor's face, not to mention sitting upright for two sections, but in the end he looked straight, and even his clothes were in order.
But Rong Chu next to him is free to follow.
"Wait for me by the pond." When Jing Shengwu was looking at him, Rong Chu seemed to notice Jing Shengwu's eyes, picked up the sake on the table, smiled quietly at her, and used the skill of transmitting the sound into the secret to convey the words to Jing Shengwu's ears.
Such bold words reached Jing Shengwu's ears, making her cheeks blush slightly. But then, this smear was quickly hidden by her. After pondering for a moment, Jing Sheng nodded without a trace.
Since he has something to ask for, he will go and see it himself. Now for Rong Chu, she has that uncertain feeling in her heart, which is extremely complicated.
I want to catch him in my own hands, but I can't rest assured. He is like a white cloud in the sky, making Jing Shengwu feel the confusion of being attracted all the time, but he can't feel any stability.
"Father, the son is too strong to drink, and he wants to go for a walk outside the palace and return in a moment." After a while, while everyone was watching the song and dance, Jing Shengwu got up softly and said respectfully to Chu Heng.
"Since you are not feeling well, let's go and rest for a while. If it really doesn't work, you can go back to Changle Palace to rest, and you don't have to come here to suffer again. These **** have been working hard for this Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, and they have really lost a lot of weight. β
Looking at the tiredness on Jing Shengwu's face that couldn't be concealed, Chu Heng said with concern at the moment. Jing Shengwu thanked her softly, and Chu Heng instructed Li Ya to send her out of this palace banquet.
With Xue Yue and Leng Yu, he only made a weak appearance, left the palace, and turned away from everyone's sight, Jing Shengwu walked towards the edge of the autumn pond.
The autumn pond is a famous place in this palace. In the past, the water of this pond was unremarkable, but in autumn, it can show the whole body of translucent green, and from a distance it looks like a huge piece of green jade, which is smoothly inlaid into the palace.
Now it is autumn, it is the middle of the moon, the cold and white moonlight shines on this autumn pond, looking at the pond water is more turquoise and transparent, making people want to be sucked into the lake water after a long time. The breeze is gentle, and strolling by this pond has its own flavor.
However, the person Jing Shengwu was waiting for did not come. Now by the autumn pond, there is no one except the three of them.
"Princess, this Rong Shizi won't forget about this matter, right?" After about half an hour, even Leng Yu, who was the most patient, opened his mouth hesitantly. If Rong Chu Rong Shizi really took this matter to heart, how could it be that after so long, he hadn't seen a little movement?
"It's okay, he'll be here."
Hearing this, Leng Yu and Xue Yue had no choice but to nod lightly, and waited patiently for Rong Chu by the autumn pond.
"You believe me." Just when Xue Yue was waiting for sleepiness, trying to squint and fall asleep on the big cyan stone by the pond, a warm voice sounded behind her.
Rong Chu quietly appeared on the grass not far behind them, and the man who came in the moonlight like this was like an immortal turned into moonlight in the sky.
"Be careful."
With just this sentence, Rong Chu didn't say more, looked at Jing Shengwu deeply, and turned to leave.
"Miss, are we just going to leave in such a hurry?" Leng Yu and Xue Yue followed Jing Shengwu's pace, but Xue Yue couldn't help but turn around. Under the moonlight, but seeing Rong Chu standing alone, he looked strangely lonely.
Jing Shengwu nodded, but her heart was awe-inspiring, the thing that could ask Rong Chu to call her out alone to ask these two words would never be simple, Rong Chu must know something she didn't know.
"You just said you couldn't drink, what is happening now? Are you still feeling unwell? After the concubine told her the hour, she asked softly.
"There was nothing big about it, so I went back to the palace and drank a cup of rose dew to wake up and sober up, and drank some tea, delaying the hour. Now, it's all good. Jing Shengwu replied humbly.
"That's good, this body can't be sloppy, you can handle it yourself." Concubine Shu didn't dwell too much on this matter, so she continued to watch the dance in the field. (To be continued.) )