Putting aside the complicated things of the next day, Zhu Gaoxu left the Dongnuan Pavilion and prepared to go to the East First Palace to meet the imperial concubine. Thinking of the beauty's smile, he felt a little comforted.

The Imperial Concubine Palace, located in the area of the East Sixth Palace, is beautifully renovated. The glazed tiles on the palace pavilion are made of special materials when firing, and they are shining in the sunset at the moment, which is very textured. Just as the world likes silk and jade, people are very partial to such restrained and luxurious things.

The imperial concubine Mu Zhen is also very beautiful. Her delicate peach face, when she smiles, her big bright eyes will turn into a curved shape, as if the world around her has become simple and beautiful. Mu Zhen never seems to have troubles, of course, this is just a feeling.

Zhan Qi is more than three years old, and Mu Zhen's young body is recovering well. At first glance, it can't be seen that she has given birth to children, and her slender figure is still graceful and beautiful. When Zhu Gaoxu saw her, some unbearable images immediately appeared in his mind, and he only felt that her name was a little magical. Probably because Zhu Gaoxu has never been a righteous gentleman.

But when Mu Zhen came to greet her today, Zhu Gaoxu was a little surprised. It is normal for Concubine Duan Xue, who also lives in the Imperial Concubine Palace, to be present; There is also an uninvited guest next to her, the daughter of the military general Xu Zhang.

At this time, the unitary time has passed, is the planning to stay in the palace? Maybe she didn't stay for more than a day or two?

Zhu Gaoxu helped Mu Zhen and Duan Xue hate, and made a false gesture to the, and asked kindly: "The is exempt." How are your father and uncle? ”

Xu looked a little surprised, glanced at Zhu Gaoxu quickly, and hurriedly replied: "Back to the Holy Word, everything is fine with my father." My uncle is going to go away, my cousin is going to marry Princess Baoqing, and the He family is very busy these days. ”

"Very good." Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

At this time, Mu Zhen said: "The concubine asked the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes, and invite Concubine De to eat with later?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu said: "Of course, they are all family members and relatives, and eating together is very lively." ”

After Xu thanked him, he squatted slightly, "It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate." ”

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Duan Xue Hate again, she was still silent, compared to Mu Zhen and Duan Xue Hate's temperament was indeed more gloomy.

He didn't exclude being with a bunch of women, for example, there would be many female officials serving Zhu Gaoxu every month, but he was not unhappy except for his body. But if you want to be with several women and just talk in a regular manner, it doesn't feel very good, and it's a little tired and panicked.

"I'll go rest for a while and wait for dinner. See you in the dining room. Zhu Gaoxu said to several women. He wanted to minimize the amount of time he spent with them.

So a group of people walked through the corridor, and Zhu Gaoxu entered the main hall with Mu Zhen. Duan Xuehat, Xu Niangzi and a cadre of female officials and palace maids stopped saluting outside the door.

As soon as Zhu Gaoxu sat down on a large chair, the palace maids came in with warm towels. He washed his hands and wiped his face, and saw Mu Zhen pick up the teacup from a wooden plate and put it next to Zhu Gaoxu.

"Go down first." Mu Zhen said.

"Yes." The palace maids picked up their things and answered in unison.

Mu Zhen stepped forward, sat on another chair side by side casually, and approached sideways, "seems to be very willing to see the saint." ”

Zhu Gaoxu was surprised: "What do you say? ”

Mu Zhen smiled lightly: "She seems to be a little restrained, but she deliberately stands in a position that is easier for the Holy Lord to see. The concubine invited her to dine with the saint, didn't the saint find her very happy? ”

"Zhen'er is careful." Zhu Gaoxu said casually, he didn't want to refute Mu Zhen, so he muttered along with her meaning, "Before Gao Sui divorced his wife, I hadn't seen a. But she has been to Yunnan, and I have known her for many years, so maybe everyone likes to deal with acquaintances. ”

Mu Zhen shook her head lightly and said seriously: "That's not the case, she just wants to see the saint, and she is probably very happy to see you." ”

Zhu Gaoxu felt that the topic was a little strange, so he reminded in a casual tone: "have a special identity. ”

"The concubine knows." Mu Zhen leaned softly on the chair, supported her delicate chin with her jade hand, and looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a smile, "But I'm just telling the truth." ”

"Hmm......" Zhu Gaoxu said in a meaningless tone. He didn't really want to argue with Mu Zhen, because he liked Mu Zhen's good mood and smiling appearance.

Mu Zhen's head tilted slightly, as if she was thinking. However, Zhu Gaoxu was a little stupid to look at, her action was very interesting, as if she was a little coquettish and a little shy, but it was not obvious, which made her feel a little charming.

"Yes." Mu Zhen groaned, "I heard Xu Niangzi complain in front of Concubine De, she is often disliked at home and in He's family. But the saint is the Son of Heaven, and he is still respectful and polite to her; in front of the saint should make her like herself more. ”

It's a bit of a twist, but Zhu Gaoxu understands.

After Mu Zhen's point, he also realized, and suddenly seemed to understand the mutual resentment between Ma Enhui and Yao Ji. It stands to reason that Enhui and Yao Ji don't have any special deep hatred, but they seem to be completely irreconcilable. The reason may be that they both see their unbearable side in each other's eyes; transferred such disgust and anger to the other party.

Zhu Gaoxu said jokingly: "Zhen'er's heart is really complicated. ”

Mu Zhen shook her head lightly and said, "For a woman, this is a very simple matter. ”

Zhu Gaoxu said with interest: "There is also the difference between men and women? ”

Mu Zhen was a little aggrieved and said, "Of course." Women care a lot about whether they are beautiful and loved, because they are always being chosen. ”

Zhu Gaoxu sighed and said: "Gao Sui can only be blamed for that incident, and the father and queen mother may also have their own considerations, but it really has nothing to do with me." ”

Mu Zhen was a little distracted, and muttered: "In Yunnan, when you watched it that time, you seemed to be very flustered, and you couldn't help but peek at me. My heart went blank for a while, but then I realized that the scene made me feel very ......" She came back to her senses, and her eyes flashed with remorse, "Am I not good?" But I have been tempted by you many times. ”

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and whispered: "I want it to get dark soon, let me take a look." ”

The emotions in Mu Zhen's big eyes seemed to be a little embarrassed, so she didn't say anything more.

At this time, the female officer came in and invited them to the dining room. Zhu Gaoxu stood up from the chair with Mu Zhen.

Around the table in the dining room, although a few people sat together, it was not a feast, there were less than ten home-cooked dishes. But the specifications are still quite high, and there are many well-dressed palace maids and eunuchs serving this dinner. The tableware is customized by the official kiln of Jingdezhen, and the delicate porcelain bowls and delicate patterns make this simple table extraordinary. The reddened face of the also revealed her emotions, and she enjoyed such an elegant scene.

Zhu Gaoxu observed the attentively, and felt a little sad inexplicably. After all, has been a princess before, and it is also one of the most noble identities in the world, so why care about such an ordinary dinner?

If it weren't for Mu Zhen talking about it, Zhu Gaoxu wouldn't pay too much attention to the. With Mu Zhen's casual reminder, Zhu Gaoxu was a little uncomfortable in the face of the.

Sure enough, he sat down with a few women, and the atmosphere was not so casual. While eating and drinking, they chatted and talked about the scene.

Zhu Gaoxu asked Mu Zhen: "Did the Duke of Qianguo mention to the imperial concubine that he is used to living in Beijing?" ”

Mu Zhen didn't seem to think that this was a scene, she looked very interested, and said briskly: "It seems that the concubine, my father is really more suitable to live in Beijing. My father likes to read and play, and he pays attention to food, clothing, housing and transportation, where can Yunnan Mansion compare to Beijing? He is also not good at martial arts and fighting, and his concubines are so big, it is rare to see him personally lead the troops, and he always entrusts this uncle and that uncle to go on expeditions. ”

Duan Xue Yan also listened attentively, she seemed to be very interested in the people of the Mu family.

But the covered her mouth and smiled, and said softly: "The imperial concubine is really straightforward, fortunately, the prince of Qianguo is not here, otherwise I am afraid that I will be angry." ”

Mu Zhen glanced at Zhu Gaoxu, and said with an innocent face: "The concubine just tells the truth, how dare she speak in front of the saint?" My father can have today, I am afraid that it is not because of military merits, but only because of the grace of the saint. ”

Zhu Gaoxu said kindly: "Although the Duke of Qianguo is not good at leading troops, it is a very fair thing to be able to respect his status. After all, those who have the capital of the Mu family dare not bet, but those who dare to bet do not have the capital. ”

Mu Zhen glanced at Zhu Gaoxu and didn't say anything more.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "I am relieved that the Duke of Qianguo is comfortable living in Beijing. The imperial concubine's uncle was in Yunnan to guard the territory for the imperial court, and he was more at ease. ”

Xu Niangzi said softly: "The saint is born with a true dragon, otherwise how can he be able to sort out the world's major affairs clearly in the middle of talking and laughing?" ”

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said, "In the final analysis, it's just a matter of dealing with a family of relatives, how can it be so complicated?" You're welcome, feel free. ”

After he said that, he saw that Mu Zhen still had a smile on her face from the afterglow. In the past, Zhu Gaoxu thought that Mu Zhen was a very simple woman, but after getting along for a long time, he found that Mu Zhen actually understood a lot of things in his heart. But she never seems to be distressed, probably because she is not simple, but open-minded.

Duan Xue Hat, who was sitting opposite, was also a peculiar woman. Duan Xue didn't say a word in the dinner room, but she didn't seem to feel uncomfortable, eating and drinking while listening, very calm. Most people want to take the initiative to blend in with the crowd, otherwise they will feel embarrassed, but Duan Xue is obviously an exception.

After dinner, a few people sat together and drank soup for a while.

Zhu Gaoxu quickly left the dining room and did not ask the again. When she was in Yunnan, Duan Xue hated to take care of Xu Niangzi, and the relationship between the two may be very familiar. Now that come to the palace, most of them are also Duan Xue hates to arrange food and accommodation.