Chapter 255: A play within a play--- cat and mouse

The shadows of the hazy cherry blossom trees flow shallowly on the murmuring water.

The lush roses bloom from the enchanting and wanton like burning fireworks, the phoenix-tailed butterflies that stop on the spikes of the rose branches flutter their wings slightly, and the shimmering faint phosphorescent butterfly wings are soaked in the gilded golden beam, blurred with a hazy and beautiful gorgeous halo.

The splashing crystal water droplets are brilliant, and the clear pearls are round and flawless. The faint blue water dragonflies lingered and swept low, and the roses occasionally let out a few shallow and short insect chirps.

The light blue palace skirt was gently blown up by the warm and warm summer breeze, and the clerk quickly knelt down, and his ten fingers were folded horizontally in front of his chest: "Please forgive Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine, the slave and maid were negligent for a while, so she did not take proper care of Miss Nan, the slave and maid are guilty, and please ask Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine to forgive the unintentional mistake of the slave and maid." ”

"Alas, this is really unruly, in the end, the eldest lady who was born in a century-old family, how can she serve the slave on her side so carelessly?" The enchanting and colorful eyebrows flowed with the smooth and flawless brilliance of the pearl, and the imperial concubine sat elegantly on the white marble bench, hooking her lips as if she was not smiling.

A few red and fragrant rose petals fluttered in the wind at the hem of Nan Zuisheng's skirt, she raised her eyes to look at the imperial concubine who looked like she was watching a good show, and said unhurriedly: "His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine Lao is concerned, but I have never cared about this, and after listening to what you said today, I do feel that this waitress is careless and neglectful." ”

The gorgeous silk skirt embroidered with peacock gold patterns was shining, and the imperial concubine slightly raised the delicate and rich long eyebrows depicted, and undoubtedly rejected the girl's turn: "Miss Nanda, you have a noble status and a noble status, how can you allow such a cheap maid to be careless and neglectful?" According to the palace, it is better to deprive her of the rank of the gold medal and only be an ordinary first-class maid to set an example. ”

The low and charming voice flowed to his ears, Nan Zuisheng's eyes moved slightly when he heard this, and the shadow of the cherry blossom tree swayed on his fairy face: "Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine is really virtuous and kind-hearted, but although Xia Wan is careless and lazy, she is still doing her best to serve me on weekdays, so let's keep her gold medal rank for the time being." ”

"Since Miss Nanda has said so, it's not good for this palace to punish anything. Summer evening, if you let the palace find out that you are careless and neglect the master in the future, the palace will not spare it. In a thousand twists and turns, the imperial concubine suddenly hooked her red lips and smiled bewitchingly, and she actually forgave the summer evening so lightly.

When things go wrong, there must be demons.

The soft white light veil fluttering in the gilded golden beam was graceful, and Nan Zuisheng gently lowered his slender eyelashes, and the clear light and broken shadows flowed on the long eyelashes like phoenix tail butterfly wings. She quietly thought about the imperial concubine's intentions in her heart, if as expected, the other party wanted to make a move.

It's just that Xia Wan has been reprimanded and alerted by the imperial concubine, so ...... next? Whose turn will it be? Thinking about this, Nan Zuisheng raised his eyes and glanced at the clerk indifferently.

The warm sun and shine flowed on the lilac palace skirt embroidered with petal magnolia flowers, and the summer evening pretended to be both grateful and frightened, and bowed to the imperial concubine with an elegant posture, and it was difficult to hide the joy in her tone: "The slave and maid respectfully follow the admonition of His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine and thank His Royal Highness for his magnanimity." ”

"Well, get up." The imperial concubine narrowed her delicate and beautiful eyes slightly, and after a faint 'um', she raised her jade arm elegantly and helped Xia Wan in mid-air.

It is obvious that Xia Wan's sincerity and fear, gratitude and fear when he treats her: and the carelessness and indifference when he treats Nan Zuisheng. The vastly different treatment enjoyed between the two, as well as the completely different 'neglect' and 'respect', made the imperial concubine feel very satisfied, and even her heart was extremely happy at this moment.

"The slave and maid have thanked Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine." Xia Wan lowered her eyebrows when she heard this, and slowly got up respectfully and politely, after she thanked the imperial concubine softly, the elegant and graceful Hou stood beside the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine watched the scene in front of her quietly, and was very satisfied with Xia Wan's actions at this moment, but she still made a cold and unhappy look on her face, and her lips slightly revealed a merciless reproach: "You slave doesn't know the rules, since you serve by Miss Nanda's side, why don't you return to your master to serve, but stand on the side of the palace to serve?" There is never a shortage of maids around this palace, and you don't go back quickly, otherwise you are slapping this palace in the face in public, or slapping Miss Nanda in the face?! ”

"What His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine said is very true, Xia Wan, are you slapping me and Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine in the face in public?" The clear ink eyes clearly reflected the ridiculous face of the imperial concubine, Nan Zuisheng stared indifferently at the scene in front of him, and slowly raised his eyes to look at the summer evening with the imperial concubine on her side.

Mo Yu's long hair flowed with a little bit of clear light and broken shadows, and Nan Zuisheng stared at the summer evening with cold eyes, and his voice was equally cold: "If this is seen by someone with a heart, they will think that I am such a vicious master, and I will abuse my personal maid to the extent that I have to seek refuge in Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine." ”

The crystal crystal cherry blossom hairpin swayed elegantly with a beautiful and flawless tassel, and here, she quietly glanced at the imperial concubine who could not hide the schadenfreude between her eyes, and suddenly the words suddenly changed: "Of course, everything is not only one side, maybe those who have a heart will see it, and it will be rumored everywhere that Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine is bullying others, and she is arrogant and domineering to oppress a weak and lonely little girl like me, if such words are passed on by word of mouth, it will have great damage to the reputation of Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine." ”

“…… Miss NTU is not only extraordinarily intelligent, but also sharp-toothed. The imperial concubine's smile could not hide her stiffness when she heard this, she quickly put away the almost secret ridicule before, and sat on the white marble bench more and more elegantly.

The gorgeous skirt of the whimsy flowed with delicate embroidered peacock gold lines, and she glanced at Xia Wan beside her with a sideways glance, and her voice was low and charming: "Xia Wan, this palace asks you, why don't you return to Miss Nanda's side to serve, but come to serve on the side of this palace?" ”

The pretty and bright posture was half-hidden under the shadow of the cherry blossom tree, and when Xia Wan heard this, she lowered her eyebrows respectfully, and replied in an orderly low voice: "Please forgive Her Royal Highness, but although Miss Nanda has a noble status, Her Royal Highness is the imperial concubine in the palace of the Sakura Kingdom, and the slave should serve you first, and then serve Miss Nanda." ”

The dazzling peacock golden crown swayed slightly with the pearl in the mouth of the bird's head, and the imperial concubine hooked her lips enchantingly, and her voice became more and more gentle and soothing: "I see, but this palace blames you, a woman like you who is sensible and knows how to advance and retreat, her moral cultivation is much better than those daughters outside the palace." ”

The warm breeze blew through the beautiful and lush cherry blossom trees, and Nan Zuisheng listened to the mockery and belittlement of the imperial concubine, and blinked his clear beautiful eyes lightly without care. It's just a quick tongue for a while, which is not what she wants Nan Zuisheng to get.

What she wants is to completely trample the imperial concubine under her feet, and then slowly get back the ridicule and insults that the other party inflicted on her today, bit by bit, drop by drop.

It's like a cat and a mouse, but if you don't play with your self-righteous mice, how can you experience the fun of chasing and hunting?

Thinking about this, Nan Zuisheng quietly hooked his pale red lips, revealing a cold smile as shallow as water, but it was fleeting.

The red gold treasure bracelet was wrapped around the imperial concubine's condensed jade wrist, and she lowered her eyes and fiddled with the heavy red gold gems on her wrist, and went one step further: "Miss Nanda, you also heard what Xia Wan said, the state has national laws, the palace has palace rules, there is nothing wrong with her doing this, the palace thinks that she should be rewarded well, Miss Nanda, what do you think?" ”

"It's so good, but I don't know what Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine wants to reward Xia Wan?" There was a layer of light gold light flowing from the edge of the slender eyelashes, and Nan Zuisheng smiled slightly, and asked slowly in a very gentle voice.

The pearl between the hanging eyebrows flowed with a flawless brilliance, and the imperial concubine raised her eyes to look at the summer evening serving her side, and said with a smile: "The slave who knows the rules and knows how to advance and retreat is really loved by this palace." ”

The slender jade fingers smeared with magnificent red nails gracefully picked up the extraordinarily precious gemstone golden hairpin, the imperial concubine lowered her eyes and carefully looked at the brilliant gemstones, and said slowly in a low and charming voice: "This golden butterfly silk gemstone hairpin is a treasure given to the palace by His Majesty back then, the palace just thought about it, if you reward some ordinary gold and silver jewelry, it will inevitably seem that the palace is too childish, only the treasures that Your Majesty rewarded to the palace can show the royal demeanor and dignity." ”

"What His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine said is very true, since this is the case, give this hairpin to the summer evening as a reward." Nan Zuisheng lowered his eyes and glanced at the jewel hairpin, and he only felt ridiculous in his heart!

Although the Golden Butterfly Silk Wrapped Gemstone Hairpin was extraordinary, she clearly recognized that the hairpin was a treasure given to her by Nan Fusheng a few years ago. It was only because she didn't like the bright light of red gold and felt that it was too vulgar, so after obtaining Nan Fusheng's consent, she auctioned this golden dee silk gemstone hairpin as an auction item at the charity gala.

Unexpectedly, after several twists and turns, this golden butterfly silk and gemstone hairpin actually flowed to the royal family of the Sakura Kingdom, and was actually rewarded as a gift by His Majesty the Emperor to the beautiful imperial concubine in front of him.

It's funny, it's so funny, is this fate, or is it a deliberate coincidence?

The gorgeous peacock gold pattern at the hem of the skirt shone brightly, and the imperial concubine gently swayed the delicate and brilliant gold dish and gem tassel in her hand, and her words were meaningful: "Miss Nanda, this golden butterfly silk and gemstone hairpin will naturally be rewarded to the summer evening by the palace, but if it is only rewarded by the palace to the summer evening, it will inevitably end up with a reputation of bullying the distinguished guests." It's not as good as this, this gem hairpin will be put on by Miss Nanda herself for the summer evening. ”

The dazzling butterfly gem tassel flashed with a little golden light, the imperial concubine slowly raised her eyes as if she was smiling, and the pearl at the center of the hanging eyebrows flowed with luxurious brilliance: "In this way, not only the demeanor and dignity of the royal family, but also your gentleness and kindness can be highlighted Miss Nanda." In addition, your status is noble, you are the only lady in Xuan, and you will personally wear this golden butterfly silk gemstone hairpin for the summer evening, but it is more dignified and decent than this palace. ”

"Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine --- very thoughtful." The soft white light veil fluttered behind him, and Nan Zuisheng stared at the imperial concubine's face with heavy makeup, and said slowly in a cold voice.

"That's nature. Without further ado, clerk, you hand this hairpin to Miss Nanda. When the imperial concubine heard this, she couldn't hide her smug lips, and her beautiful eyes stained with pearlescent eyeshadow were breathtaking.

"The slave obeys." The clerk respectfully took the golden butterfly silk and gemstone hairpin in the hands of the imperial concubine, and then walked to Nan Zuisheng with his eyebrows bowed, and presented the hairpin with both hands.

Nan Zuisheng lowered his eyes and stared at the golden butterfly silk and gemstone hairpin handed over by the paperwork, and only felt that the imperial concubine's trip was ridiculous and ridiculous: "This hairpin of His Royal Highness the imperial concubine looks really exquisite and gorgeous, in this case, I will not refute His Royal Highness's face, and I will personally wear this hairpin for the summer evening." ”

"There's Miss Lawnan. In the summer evening, what are you still doing in a daze, why don't you hurry back to your master, do you have to send a message from the palace before you go over? The peacock golden crown swayed the falling pearl slightly, and the imperial concubine took this opportunity to ridicule Nan Zuisheng, and then sat elegantly on the white marble bench, watching the good scene in front of her.

The lilac palace skirt embroidered with petal magnolia flowers was scattered on the ground, and when Xia Wan heard this, he walked calmly to the front and back of Nan Zuisheng's body, and his movements were as elegant as flowing water.

The soft white gauze skirt swayed with the hazy shadow of the cherry blossom tree, Nan Zuisheng raised his eyebrows and bowed his head, and gently pulled the golden butterfly silk and gemstone hairpin in the hair bun of the summer evening, and went straight over the summer evening when he knelt on the ground, and sat on the white marble bench on the other side of the pavilion like frost.

The fluttering soft white long veil swept the eyes of the summer evening, and she couldn't get up without Nan Zuisheng's order, so she raised her eyes and looked at the imperial concubine sitting in the pavilion with grievances, and the snow-white delicate teeth bit the red lip flap, leaving a deep red mark.

The imperial concubine didn't seem to understand the treacherous scene in front of her, she lowered her eyes and ignored the distress gaze of Xia Wan, and leisurely played with the golden jade finch feather tassel worn on her waist. In her eyes, Nan Zuisheng's trip was simply in her arms, and it was easy for Xia Wan to rely on loyalty to herself.

I don't know how dazzling and wonderful it will be when the master and servant turn against their purpose in the future?

Thinking about this, the imperial concubine smiled slightly, but the smile did not reach the bottom of her eyes.

"By the way, Your Royal Highness, I said before--- flowers are not red for a hundred days, no matter how charming and delicate the flowers are, there will be a day when they will wither and wither, what do you think?" The white jade cup embossed with wind and lotus rain dew was smooth and flawless, and after Nan Zuisheng lowered his eyes and took half a mouthful of hibiscus flower dew, he suddenly asked with a slight opening of his red lips.

The glamorous face was soaked in the flawless brilliance of the pearl, and the imperial concubine raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this, and her eyes were full of water: "Flowers will naturally wither and wither, but the flowers that this palace has always loved are never flowers that will wither and wither easily." ”

"Dare to ask Your Highness, what kind of flower do you love that will never wither?" The fresh and elegant hibiscus flower dew was soaked between his lips and teeth, and Nan Zuisheng put down the white jade cup in his hand elegantly, and then asked.

The gorgeous skirt embroidered with peacock gold patterns was sloppy, and the imperial concubine slowly glanced at Nan Zuisheng meaningfully when she heard the words, and hooked her red lips: "What this palace loves is the flowers that are stacked and cut out with fine silk and satin, and then embellished with gold, silver, pearls, jade, gemstones, etc., which are dazzling and extraordinary." ”

Mo Yu's long hair was flowing with a little bit of clear light and broken shadows, Nan Zuisheng stared at the imperial concubine with a shallow smile, and her fairy face was extremely amazing: "I see." What His Royal Highness said in his mouth was a fake flower imitated with gold and jade satin, but a fake flower is a fake flower after all, and no matter how dazzling it is, it is not as rich and vivid as the real flower. Moreover, even if it is a fake flower stacked with gold and jade satin, there will eventually be a day when it will rot and break, Your Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine, do you say that I am right? ”

“…… Miss Nanda is afraid that she is not in the bar because she is a drunkard? The imperial concubine avoided answering, and her beautiful eyes stained with pearlescent eye shadow stared at Nan Zuisheng with a smile, and asked in a low voice.

The crystal cherry blossom hairpin in Mo Yu's long hair was shining, and Nan Zuisheng slowly got up with an elegant posture, and bowed his head to fold a red rose outside the pavilion: "His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine has misunderstood, but I suddenly sighed in my heart, no matter how bright and dazzling the flowers are, there will be a day of decay, let alone people?" ”

"What about flowers, what about people?" A low, seductive voice flowed through the gazebo, and a glimmer of light fell through the shadows of the cherry blossom trees.

The imperial concubine raised her eyes and casually swept over the bewitching red rose, and her slender jade fingers also broke off a rose outside the pavilion, and then gradually crushed it into mud at the fingertips: "Miss Nanda, although the satin flowers are not as rich as the natural richness of flowers, they have a rare and rare good incense, even if it is this red rose in your hand, it is difficult to compare with the satin flowers of smoked spices." ”

Another golden butterfly tassel hairpin hung and fluttered on the right side of the peacock golden crown, and the imperial concubine stared at the fairy and jade-colored girl in front of her with a dark gaze, and put on the mask of a gentle smile again: "I think Miss Nanda should have never seen the elaborate gold and jade satin flowers in the palace, in this case, the palace will reward you with some today." Paperwork, you go to the palace to get a pair of plain silk and satin flowers, a pair of gold and jade silk and satin flowers, a pair of jade moire silk and satin flowers, and a pair of pearl tassel silk and satin flowers. ”