Chapter 149: Jiaofang Palace
The first time she came to the queen's residence, Lin Xiaoxiao was still a little nervous. I have to say that the two places of Jiaofang Palace and Chuxiu Palace, which I have been to Concubine De before, are simply worlds apart.
Pieces of glazed tiles overlap each other, the white marble railing is carved with delicate and blooming peonies, the ground is paved with white jade, the inside is inlaid with pearls, the ground is engraved with lotus flowers, each decorative vase calligraphy and painting is genuine, the pepper room is incense, the house exudes a faint fragrance, and the emperor's favor can be seen everywhere.
Lin Xiaoxiao can be regarded as having seen the world, but she can't help but be shocked, in the face of such luxury, I don't know how much silver the emperor has spent and how much people's fat and ointment have been looted.
Although the Jiaofang Hall is exquisite everywhere, it is really surprising at first glance, but when I come to my senses, I feel that it is so unreal.
"I don't know what my mother likes on weekdays?" She decided to be the first to open her mouth to start the conversation.
"I've nothing to do to read, water, and chat, that's all. I heard that you opened a shop outside the palace? What's the fun to tell you about with Hongu? ”
The queen sat on the couch and motioned for Lin Xiaoxiao to sit down together, and the two chatted together.
Queen Dugu Yu is the only daughter of General Dugu, and she has been very outstanding in appearance since she was a child, and she was the first beauty in Kyoto when she was young. Although he was born in a family of military generals, he has read poetry and books since he was a child, not only that, but he has also learned martial arts since he was a child, and his kung fu is no worse than that of ordinary men, and he is very proficient in arranging troops.
It's a pity that it's a daughter, otherwise, she must be an excellent general.
I remember hearing Zhou Xiaoxue say that since this year, Prince Xun also admired the queen very much, and the two seemed to be together, but they were snatched away by the emperor.
Since then, the queen has become virtuous and no longer as cheerful as before.
But this can't stop the emperor's joy for him. There are so many people in the harem, but the queen mother is still pampered, and gradually seems to have become harmonious with the emperor, at least in the eyes of outsiders.
But Lin Xiaoxiao heard the queen mother ask like this, and her heart suddenly swelled up with inexplicable sympathy, although the other party is the most noble woman in this country, but in her heart she is a victim of this feudal society.
Your own fate cannot be controlled by yourself, but you have to be controlled by those men, which is uncomfortable and irresistible.
"If you like it, then I'll tell you." Lin Xiaoxiao casually picked out some interesting stories about what she had seen in the store on weekdays, and some interesting stories about the girls who came to try on makeup, and the queen couldn't stop smiling.
"I didn't expect a small shop to have so many fun, but I can't leave the palace because of my identity, otherwise I really want to meet your store?"
"If Niangniang wants to see my store out of the palace, then I'm afraid the emperor will come to blame me. If you like something, you can tell me, and I'll bring it in. ”
Lin Xiaoxiao knew that the queen wanted to find an excuse to go out to play, but she couldn't make that excuse, she was already on the cusp, and she couldn't live her life when she was pushed in front of everyone like this.
"This palace is just talking, I scared you, the lipstick you gave last time I liked it tightly."
Although the queen is in the deep palace, she has a very timely grasp of the news outside, what has been popular recently, and what do you like? She was also interested.
It seems that Ling Immortal Pavilion has been popular in the capital for so long, and she has also sent people out to buy some things.
However, because of his status, he did not use his special rights, so that sometimes he could not buy it.
"If there is anything new next time, leave a copy for this palace."
The queen told Lin Xiaoxiao about these things before. It's a small complaint, but the relationship between the two people is pulled in instantly.
A small sense of trust is clearly established.
"That's nature, I'll send it to you as soon as possible."
The two chatted for a long time, from some gossip that they didn't have, to interesting things outside the palace, and then they started to talk about beauty and skin care. I don't know how long the queen hasn't seen each other. I've been to a person who can chat with her heart, and has been pulling her to chat.
The sun was already setting, and the sky was full of crimson.
"Niangniang, just now Gonggong Han came over to say that Your Majesty will come over in a while."
The big palace maid beside the queen came over to get sick, which could be regarded as a wake-up call for the queen, and by the way, it was time for Lin Xiaoxiao to leave.
Only then did the two of them look up and realize that it was so late.
The two of them chatted for a whole afternoon, and they didn't know that they thought they were best friends.
"Then let's stop here today, the palace will send someone to send you out in a while, the emperor will come over in a while, and the palace will have to prepare."
Lin Xiaoxiao nodded, and finally walked out of the palace gate under the leadership of the big palace maid.
Breathing in the fresh air outside the door, I only felt that there was a big gap between the walls. This place is not for ordinary people.
In the future, if you can, you should avoid coming here as little as possible.
"Let's go to Lingxian Pavilion." Lin Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the things to be arranged today had not yet started, so he was dragged to the palace.
As a result, I can rest at this time, but I am forced to work unlimited overtime. I don't know what kind of sin this has been created.
"Concubine Nade is too much, no, until she became a concubine."
Mingyue has always been on the side, but because of the constraints of her identity and status, there is no way to interject. There was no way to go to someone for help.
"This woman is not simple, she can cultivate such an excellent son, and she has been standing in the palace for so many years, what kind of good stubble can she be?"
"Although I don't know where I offended her, I'm afraid this marriage is not what she wants."
Lin Xiaoxiao only felt that if someone stopped this matter, then she would want to snicker at home. But this Concubine De is just a paper tiger, and she can only pick soft persimmons and pinch them.
"Xun Ling doesn't know that her mother still has such a face, I'm really curious."
When she thought of this, she only felt that her hairs were about to stand on end.
"I'm afraid I don't know, although this woman is cruel to the girl, but for her beloved son, if this is the case, I'm afraid that the mother and son will be separated long ago."
Mingyue has also seen the world, although she has no personal experience, but she has the right to speak to analyze this matter, and Mingyue's thinking is clearer.
"You're right, pray I don't meet this woman again, or it's really exhausting."
Can't beat, can't scold, just get angry, who can stand this?