Snowflakes fluttering in the sky, the spacious Fengzhu Palace is full of a thin layer of snow, but there is no figure, it looks particularly cold and lonely, as if it has been empty for a long time, suddenly the palace gate was pushed open, only to see the lotus nobleman walked in with a round belly, followed by several palace maids, carrying a bamboo basket in his hand, the basket was full of charcoal, the lotus nobleman couldn't help but be a little surprised when he saw the cold appearance in front of him, and slowly walked in, Ling Xiang hurriedly stepped forward to support the lotus nobleman, I was afraid that she would fall because of the slippery snow on the ground.

Noble Lotus walked slowly forward, while looking around from time to time, there was no movement in the empty palace, occasionally the branches were rustled by the wind, but it looked gloomy and deserted, Noble Lotus suddenly sighed in disappointment, and said slowly, "It's only been five or six days, I didn't expect Fengzhu Palace to be so deserted." ”

Ling Xiang beside her slowly bowed her head in agreement, "Yes, how could the slave maid never imagine that the lively and gorgeous palace would be as deserted as it is today." ”

"Where are all the eunuchs and palace maids in Fengzhu Palace?"

"A few days after the slave maid heard that the emperor had made a will, Concubine Hui asked the maids and eunuchs in the palace to make a choice, how do you know that except for Zhang Zhangshi and the palace maid who dyed frost, everyone else chose to leave, and I heard that Concubine Hui gave everyone a reward."

Noble Lian's face instantly showed a little disdain, and he said coldly, "When Hui Guifei was in power before, she was eager to pounce up, but now that Hui Guifei has gone, she will abandon it, the world is really cold." ”

"Master, you don't forget to come to visit Concubine Hui at this time, Concubine Hui will definitely be very pleased."

Lian Guiren's eyebrows were a little indifferent, and he said softly, "Bengui can have today, because Bengui followed the right person at the beginning, does Bengui have any other choice than to follow Concubine Hui now?" Although Hui Guifei is now gone, it is difficult to guarantee that she will make a comeback in the future, in the past, it was the icing on the cake for Hui Guifei, but now it is a charcoal in the snow, Hui Guifei used to help Bengui a lot, and now it is time for Bengui to return. ”

"But the slave maid thinks that it is not easy for Concubine Hui to make a comeback."

Noble Lian instantly smiled deeply, "Bengui is the one who helps the noble concubine to make a comeback." ”

Lian Guiren said the most true thoughts in a few short words, she is still loyal to Hui Guifei now, although there is a little bit of gratitude, but faintly she is still counting on Hui Guifei in the future, now she is pregnant, her status is humble, if you don't find a support, what will you do to protect the fetus in the womb in the future? What to pave the way for their children, as the saying goes, it is good to enjoy the shade with your back against a big tree, and the lotus nobles naturally understand this truth.

Noble Lian and Ling Xiang walked to the front of Qin Yuan's bedroom, Ling Xiang slowly pushed open the door, and Noble Lian walked in slowly, only to see Qin Yuan resting on the soft couch, her face was not stained with a little rouge and gouache, she was extremely clean and clean, and her dress was also extremely simple and elegant, which was very different from the gorgeous and proud people of the past.

Noble Lian walked in front of Qin Yuan and slowly performed the courtesy, "Concubine Ji gives Hui Guifei Niangniang a greeting." Qin Yuan smiled gently, "Take a seat, there is no one else here in the palace at the moment, so there is no need to practice such cumbersome etiquette." Lian Guiren slowly straightened up, sat opposite Qin Yuan with a smile, and said with a smile, "Concubine Ji came to send some charcoal to Niangniang today, although it is not far from spring, but there is also some time, Niangniang should not freeze." ”

Then, I saw several palace maids brought by the lotus nobles put the charcoal in front of Qin Yuan, and the lotus nobles then waved their hands at the palace maids, and several palace maids retreated with interest, Qin Yuan smiled a little bitterly when she saw this, "This palace still needs your relief now, I can't help but feel sorry for myself when I think about it, and you have to worry about it." ”

Lian Guiren hurriedly said, "Niangniang, what are you talking about, Concubine Ji is pregnant now, and the charcoal is gone, so it's not difficult for the Internal Affairs Office to ask for it." ”

"The palace is now so landed, and the servants and maids in the past have also turned their backs on the palace, and you are the only concubine in the palace who is loyal to the palace, and the palace is very pleased."

The noble lady of Lian accepted the smile, and her face showed a little seriousness, "The concubine knows her status, and she also knows why the emperor took a fancy to the concubine, if there is no Niangniang, you are afraid that the concubine is still a personal dare to bully the promise, how can she be fortunate to be pregnant with the dragon heir and occupy the position of a nobleman?" ”

Qin Yuan smiled indifferently, "This palace has heard that you have been doing things differently recently than in the past, and you are a little more decisive and ruthless. Lian Guiren instantly showed a little bitterness, "I've had enough of being bullied, how can I think of some way." ”

Qin Yuan bowed slightly, "In this way, the palace will rest assured, now that the palace is out of power, it will not be able to help you in the future, I am afraid that the people who hated the palace in the past will retaliate against you, if you are in trouble, you can go to Concubine Yi, she will help." Lian Guiren instantly showed a little gratitude in his eyes, "Although Concubine Ji has no power now, Concubine Ji also has the ability to protect herself, and Concubine Ji is more worried about you." ”

Qin Yuan smiled meaninglessly in an instant, and the corners of her lips raised a touch of relief, "This palace has been in the palace for more than a year, and there have been too many twists and turns during this period, just like you said, you have had enough days of bullying, and the days of intrigue have been enough, and this palace should also take advantage of this time to rest and rest." ”

"But Niangniang, your life is too hard now, there are only two people around you to serve, it's only been a few days, the Internal Affairs Office has begun to treat you harshly, and the slave and maid look distressed."

"Wouldn't that be nice? There were many people who served Hongu in the past, but how many could be trusted? Although the people who serve this palace are good, they are all people who trust, they sleep peacefully and live cleanly every day, and in this deep palace, if you want to stay away from the days of deceit, you will have to pay some price. ”

"How long are you going to rest, mother?"

Qin Yuan was silent for a while, looked at the charcoal burning in the brazier, and thought for a moment before slowly saying, "This palace doesn't know either." Lian Guiren's eyes moved slightly, and his thin lips said lightly, "Now everyone in the palace thinks that you have an incurable disease, and some people even exaggerate that you have an infectious disease and will not be long in life, Niangniang, you ......."

Qin Yuan hurriedly raised his hand and waved his hand, intending to stop the Lian Guiren from saying any more, the Lian Guiren instantly paused for half of his words, looked at Qin Yuan, and waited for what Qin Yuan would say next.

Qin Yuan's eyebrows were solemn, and there was a coldness in her tone, "Don't worry, this palace will not fall/fall, this palace was greatly injured by Concubine Wan this time, so at the moment this palace is not escaping, just recuperating, now although there are only two people in the palace, Zhang Dehai and Dye Shuang, but there are indeed Yi Guifei, Aunt Lan, Yuru and you outside the palace, you are my eyes and ears, this palace has to wait for an opportunity, let Concubine Wan know what is to die and live!" ”

Noble Lian was suddenly slightly surprised and a little confused, but soon looked calm, as if nothing happened, she understood the meaning of Qin Yuan's words, and said slowly, "Concubine Ji understands what you mean, Niangniang, don't worry, Concubine Ji will assist you." ”

Qin Yuan turned her head slightly to look at Qin Yuan, her eyes showing admiration, "Along the way, this palace feels that the most right thing I have done is to have you right-hand men." Lian Guiren groaned slightly, and his eyes were shining, "This is because Niangniang, your shrewdness makes us convinced, and we will go further if we follow you." ”

Qin Yuan just smiled faintly, glanced at the slightly bulging abdomen of the Lian noble, and said, "Now you are the only one in the palace who is pregnant with the imperial heir, and the emperor will be more or less concerned about you, so it is better for you to come to the palace less before giving birth, otherwise I am afraid that the emperor will have a grudge against you, and it is easy to say everything on the lips, but it is not easy to put it in practice, and this palace is not a place that can be solved in a while, so you have to learn how to protect yourself." ”

Noble Lian bowed her head firmly, got up slowly, and said, "Yes, Concubine Ji will follow the teachings of Niangniang, then Concubine Ji will retire first." Qin Yuan nodded slowly, and the lotus nobleman retreated gently.

When the door closed again, Qin Yuan took a breath of relief, looking at the baskets of charcoal in front of her, there was always a little bad taste in her heart, and then the dyed frost on the side said, "This lotus noble is still a little conscientious. Zhang Dehai suddenly said with disdain, "Isn't that still planning to rely on the master in the future, you can hear the meaning from the words of the Lian nobleman." ”

Qin Yuan gently rubbed a light smile, Qingyin said, "The lotus nobles are loyal to the palace, and the palace can also see that she is a pipa girl with a humble status, and now she is pregnant with the imperial heir, if you don't find a support, you will definitely be walking on thin ice in the future, the deep palace compound is a helpless move, she is also a poor person, and the palace will need her to do things for the palace in the future." ”

Zhang Dehai said at this time, "Master, you can rest assured, although you are living poorer now, at least you can live freely, as for the four princes, you can rest assured, the people who serve around you are carefully selected by Yi Guifei, and Yuru will take care of it every step of the way." ”

Dye Frost nodded in agreement, "Yes, Yuru has always been as meticulous as silk, and she will definitely take care of the four princes." ”

Qin Yuan suddenly smiled softly, "There is also news from the house?" Zhang Dehai nodded and said, "Niangniang, your eldest brother, General Xue, is now recovering day by day, and the relationship with the daughter of the Imperial Doctor Sun is also scheduled for this year, which is a great joy." ”

Qin Yuan's smile narrowed slightly, "Zhang Dehai, why do you only report good news and not bad news?" Zhang Dehai suddenly smiled and froze on his face, and Qin Yuan then said slowly, "Now that the palace has lost power, why is the family not involved?" Fortunately, this family affair was given by the Queen Mother and the Emperor, otherwise I am afraid that the Imperial Doctor will definitely retire from this family affair, and the court will inevitably say some Xue tongues because of the palace, and the palace is right, right? ”

Zhang Dehai nodded helplessly for a while, he couldn't deceive Qin Yuan's wit, Qin Yuan smiled casually, "This palace has accepted everything now, everything that this palace has lost is temporary, one day this palace will be taken back, and all the news in the future must be answered truthfully to this palace, otherwise it will only miss the choice of this palace." ”

Zhang Dehai hurriedly responded, and Qin Yuan then picked up the teacup and said, "Put away all the charcoal." Dyed frost and Zhang Dehai hurriedly packed up the charcoal, Qin Yuan took a sip of tea, looked at the sky outside, beautiful eyes turned smartly, as if the smoke and rain had been gathered for half a lifetime, and in the next five years, Qin Yuan was living an inseparable life in this deserted Fengzhu Palace day after day......