Qin's mother paused and said softly to Qin Huai: "You don't need to accompany us anymore, men have their own friends, I haven't entered the palace for a long time, so I will go to see Concubine Wei first." ”

"Then the son went to the palace of the king of Jin, and he had a banquet and met his mother again."

Mother Qin watched her son leave, and then took Yu Qiao's hand and walked forward.

said: "Since the death of Empress Changsun, the emperor no longer has the mind of being crowned, and he has a deep affection for the queen. This Wei Guifei is the head of the four concubines, and when the female family enters the palace, they have to complete these rites. ”

The journey only felt long, the palace was so grand, and I didn't know how many palaces there were, so I only walked with sore legs and feet before I arrived at Wei Guifei's bedroom.

Wait outside the door for the eunuch to return, and get permission before entering.

In this hall, the cloud top sandalwood is used as a beam, the crystal jade is the lamp, the pearl is the curtain, the fan gold is the pillar base, the morning light shines inside, and the flowing scenery is outside.

On the gilded throne sat a woman in full costume. The sandalwood lit in the house had a quiet fragrance, and the woman seemed more like a fairy in the clouds.

In the twentieth century, there were so many beautiful stars, but there were a few people who had such a bearing, which was set off by the surrounding environment and nourished by years of upbringing, so that people did not dare to look at it directly.

Mother Qin knelt down, and Yu Qiao hurriedly knelt down.

Qin Mu said loudly: "Meet the noble concubine." ”

The dignified Concubine Wei Guifei accepted this bow, and then got up to greet her, held Mrs. Qin's arm with her own hands, and said, "Duchess Guo, please hurry up." ”

Although she is the head of the four concubines, she does not have the spirit of killing, but is dignified and gentle.

Her voice is warm and mellow. Said, "Give me a seat." ”

When she turned around, the skirt that dragged the floor slowly dragged on the ground, dragging out all the way to brilliance.

Mrs. Qin pulled Yu Qiao to sit down, and spoke first: "This is my newly accepted daughter, I rashly brought her to the banquet today, and asked the mother to atone for her sins." ”

Wei Guifei looked at Yu Qiao, but there was insight and transparency in her gentle eyes, which was more sensitive than wisdom.

Sure enough, the women in the palace should not be underestimated.

She smiled and said: "Gong Qin's children are thin, it is a happy thing to have someone to serve his wife, what is the crime?" I see that this girl is good-looking, with a fresh aura and a discerning lady. ”

Mrs. Qin replied respectfully: "Niangniang is benevolent and generous, thank you for your compassion." ”

Wei Guifei raised her wrist lightly and motioned for Mrs. Qin to drink tea.

She also picked up the tea herself, took a sip lightly, and said: "Celebrating the prince's birthday is a family banquet, and she does not accept congratulations from the ministers. Ran Zhi'er admired Duke Qin since he was a child, and later practiced martial arts with Major General Qin, and his birthday banquet must be indispensable to the Duke of Hu's mansion. ”

Mrs. Qin put down the teacup and replied: "Since my husband passed away, I haven't entered the palace for a long time to ask the concubine Niangniang for peace, but I always hope that the concubine will be well. ”

While he was saying these polite words, a woman dressed in a gorgeous costume ran in from outside the hall and shouted: "Mother, this headdress is so crushed that my neck is about to break, and the ninth brother is celebrating his birthday, why do you let me wear it like this?" ”

After speaking, Fang Cai noticed that there were people in the hall, paused, and then ran to Yu Qiao, held her hand, and said in surprise: "This is really strange, how did you enter the palace?" Could it be that the ninth brother sent you an invitation? ”

Wei Guifei was surprised: "Are you old acquaintances? ”

Li Mengjiang couldn't help but be overjoyed: "Mother, she is the friend I met outside the palace, named Song Yuqiao." Mother still remembers that I told you that the woman who saved the ninth brother was her. ”

Wei Guifei was even more surprised: "A woman who looks so delicate and immature, she has such courage, you come over quickly, let me take a good look." ”

Li Mengjiang pulled Yu Qiao and walked in front of Wei Guifei.

Wei Guifei said: "Raise your head." ”

Yu Qiao raised her head, and her eyes met hers.

Li Mengjiang continued: "Mother, do you remember that I told you that the fifth brother likes a woman from a merchant family, and she is the one. ”

Wei Guifei only felt that there were many beautiful women outside the palace, but they were all arrogant and reserved flowers, this woman was of the highest quality, and it was even more rare that in her eyes, she had profound wisdom, clear agility, and latent cunning.

She said: "Sure enough, it was born well, no wonder You'er fell in love with it." ”

Yu Qiao bent his knees: "Thank you for the compliment." ”

Wei Guifei looked at Li Mengjiang and said lovingly: "I know you don't like to dress up, but today is the ninth brother's birthday, and everyone goes to the banquet in court clothes to show their attention to him, and they should not be childish." ”

Li Mengjiang coquettishly: "Yes, everything is arranged by my mother." ”

Wei Guifei said: "Your friend is entering the palace for the first time, why don't you take her around the palace, I have something to say to the Duchess of the country." ”

Li Mengjiang was even more happy when he heard this, and pulled Yu Qiao away.

Wei Guifei smiled at Mrs. Qin: "It's always a child's heart, but in fact, they are all sixteen-year-old girls." ”

Li Mengjiang was naughty and innocent by nature, and she was exquisitely clear, she always looked like a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl, but she was past the age of Jilu.

Wei Guifei sighed: "It's time for the emperor to give her a marriage, but the emperor has always loved her and wants to keep her by her side for a few more years, so this matter has been put aside." ”

Mrs. Qin said with a smile: "Presumably, Niangniang doesn't want her to leave your side too early." ”

Wei Guifei said with a smile: "As a mother, of course I want my children to stay by my side forever, but when a man gets married and a woman gets married, how can she stay for a lifetime?" General Qin Shao is still in the filial piety period, once the filial piety period expires, his wife will definitely arrange the marriage for him. ”

It is almost a well-known fact that Li Mengjiang likes Qin Huaidao, and Wei Guifei's mention of this is nothing more than a probing style.

Mrs. Qin said respectfully: "After the death of the husband, the mansion is still in grief, so I haven't thought about it yet. It's not too late to discuss everything after the filial piety period has passed. ”

This chokes the conversation to a halt.

……

On the other side, Li Mengjiang led Yu Qiao to his bedroom, and the two of them were eating pastries on the soft collapse.

Li Mengjiang said: "What do you think of the pastries in the palace?" ”

Yu Qiao smiled: "Naturally, it is exquisite and delicious." ”

Li Mengjiang frowned: "On the contrary, I think everything outside the palace is better than in the palace." ”

A bird that has grown up in a golden wire cage since he was a child naturally thinks that everything outside is good.

Yu Qiao laughed and said: "You have enjoyed all the glory and wealth, but you still say these cool words, and you are hated by people in vain." ”

Li Mengjiang reached out and pinched her: "I mean really." By the way, how could you enter the palace with Aunt Qin? ”

Yu Qiao blinked: "Because I am the goddaughter of Duke Qin." ”

Li Mengjiang jumped up and pointed at her with a hand: "Tell Princess Ben quickly, what's going on?" ”

Yu Qiao swallowed the pastry in his mouth and talked about it roughly.