In the following days, the new concubines who entered the palace slept one by one, and Yun Yuya, Ruan Mingting, Qu Zhixu, Yang Qingchuan, Xi Fangru and several others were all promoted to royal maids. It's just that in the middle of January, the emperor still went to Linhua Hall for most of the days, and he was lucky for seven days in a row, so much favor inevitably aroused the careful thinking of everyone in the harem.

On that day, the sun is shining, the spring is sultry, Yun Yuya and the maid go to the imperial garden to play, wanting to enjoy the wind and smooth spring scenery. was strolling on the long palace road, and saw Concubine Yan Shu's chariot coming towards this side from a distance, there was no way to avoid it on a palace road, Yun Yuya had to stand aside respectfully, "The concubine has seen Concubine Yan Shu's mother, Niangniang Wanfu Jin'an." ”

"Where are you going?" Concubine Yeon asked.

"Back to Niangniang, the concubine saw that this spring was just right, so she wanted to go to the imperial garden for a walk." Yun Yuya replied without humility or arrogance.

Concubine Yan Shufei laughed twice when she heard this, raised her hand and stroked her sideburns elegantly before saying, "Yun Yunu is really leisurely, but this is also true, the lonely empty court has a long spring, you have to find something to do for yourself, don't you?" Unlike Liu Cairen, who was very busy, he was called by the emperor to accompany him. Concubine Yan Shu paused, suddenly sighed, as if she was very sorry, and then said quietly, "You are not inferior to her in terms of talent and family background, but you are not favored, this palace really feels sorry for you." As he spoke, he didn't care about Yun Yuya's reaction, so he waved his hand, and the stars left like a moon.

Yun Yuya stood in place, still looking at the back of Concubine Yan Shufei leaving, her expression was not different, but the handkerchief in her hand was a little wrinkled.

The wind in the twilight of spring is already a little warm, and the flowers in the courtyard are in full bloom, which seems to be a little exciting. At this time, the rain is always surprisingly heavy, and a drizzle comes unexpectedly in the afternoon, sprinkled with water, as fine as a net, and envelops the entire Miyagi. The rain hit the leaves to reveal a bright new green, but the pink, white and purple petals fell to the ground, and in a blink of an eye, they were green, fat, red and thin. Fortunately, Han Yue and Zi Mo, Lu Ping, and Bai Wei had picked off the intact apricot petals a few days ago.

On a rainy afternoon, the sky was overcast, and the air was filled with moisture, a little sticky and greasy, as if everything was wet. Qu Zhixu stayed alone in the Fang Hall and played the piano, and after only two plucks, she was not interested in playing anymore, she felt bored, so she wanted to gossip with Liu Yuanzhi. Qu Zhixu really didn't care much about the fact that he was not favored, and he ran to Linhua Hall every day, and the servants and maids of Linhua Hall were no longer surprised by this Qu Imperial Girl.

"Sister Liu." Qu Zhixu entered the hall, with a smile on his face, and called out crisply. Liu Yuanzhi saw that Qu Zhixu was coming, and hurriedly ordered someone to watch the tea.

"It's raining outside, why did you come out like this?" Liu Yuanzhi saw that Qu Zhixu's sleeves were a little wet, so she took a handkerchief and gently wiped off the water droplets for her.

"Back to Liu Cairen, my little master is talking about you all day long, this must be missing you again." Qu Zhixu's maidservant Yinling said with a smile. Yinling said it bluntly, which made Zi Mo, Lu Ping, Bai Wei and others in the room laugh. When Han Yue heard this, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Silver Bell!" Qu Zhixu snorted in disgust. When Yinling said this, Qu Zhixu looked a little embarrassed, her face was flushed, like two gorgeous red sunsets, "The palace on rainy days is always gloomy and cold, I feel uncomfortable when I stay alone, so I want to come to my sister to talk." Liu Yuanzhi smiled when she heard this, and sat down with Qu Zhixu.

"Hey, sister, what are you doing here?" After Qu Zhixu sat down, he saw bottles and cans stacked on the table, and asked with some confusion.

"I made some red jade paste when I had nothing to do, and I was going to send it to a few of you when I was done." Liu Yuanzhi replied.

"Sister Liu, you are so powerful, unlike me, you can't do anything." Qu Zhixu sighed with the red jade paste in his hand.

"Fool, what are you going to do with this, it's just a gadget to pass the time. Everyone has their own uniqueness that others can't learn. So everyone has the meaning of their own existence, so why should my sister be arrogant. I look at you, it's good. Liu Yuanzhi said eloquently.

Qu Zhixu nodded, and her eyes as she looked at Liu Yuanzhi seemed to exude a different brilliance. "Sister Liu, what is the red jade paste? I've never heard of it. Qu Zhixu reached out and picked up a box and smelled it, "It's so fragrant." ”

Liu Yuanzhi smiled when she heard this, "Actually, I don't understand these things, these are all taught to me by Yue'er." ”

Qu Zhixu looked at Han Yue in surprise, thinking to himself: The people around Sister Liu are different.

Han Yue looked at Qu Zhixu's appearance and smiled slightly, and explained, "This red jade paste is made from the apricot blossoms that fill the courtyard outside. Apricot blossom has the effect of nourishing and nourishing qi, dispelling wind and channeling, nourishing the skin, and removing the powder on the face. In "Taiping Shenghui Fang", there is a record of washing the face with apricot flowers to treat spots. The slave maid once read an ancient book, which is called "Lufu Jinfang", there is a beauty secret recipe in the book, which is called red jade paste, which is said to have been created by the most favored Zhao Guifei during the time of Emperor Heng. When making, peel the almonds, take talc and light powder in equal parts, grind together, steam, put a little dipterocarp, and finally mix well with apricot blossom juice. After washing the face in the morning and evening, it can make the skin rosy and pleasant, and the color is like red jade after ten days, so it is called red jade paste. ”

After Han Yue finished speaking, Qu Zhixu was already extremely surprised, "Sister Liu, Miss Yue'er knows a lot." ”

Liu Yuanzhi sneered, "My Yue'er knows a lot of things, it's a treasure trove." ”

Han Yue also laughed at what she said, "Little master, you are making fun of the slave again." ”

"I'm telling the truth, you see, even Zhixu thinks so now." Liu Yuanzhi replied.

Qu Zhixu echoed approvingly, "What Sister Liu said is naturally right. As soon as she said this, the silver bell on the side couldn't help laughing again. Qu Zhixu's face suddenly turned red when she laughed.

After talking and laughing for a while, Liu Yuanzhi and Qu Zhixu used some melon and fruit snacks together, and after the rain stopped, Qu Zhixu reluctantly left.

"Yue'er, look at me, I just patronized and talked to Zhixu, and I unconsciously ate so many preserved fruits, and now I feel full of greasy." Liu Yuanzhi said as she looked at the empty plates on the table.

Han Yue smiled when she heard this, "The slave maid went to make a cup of Lu'an melon slices to relieve the little master's tiredness." She said this and walked away.

After a while, I saw Han Yue come over with a glass of white water, "The Lu'an melon slices in the hall have all been used up, the little master will drink saliva to moisten his throat first, and the slave will go to get it." ”

Liu Yuanzhi hurriedly shouted to Han Yue, "Hey, Yue'er, don't worry, I don't have to drink those Lu'an melon slices." Now the ground outside is wet and slippery, and when the weather is good, it will be good to send Bai Wei and them to pick it up. ”

"Don't worry, I'll go and go back." Cold Moon Road.

"Little ......" As soon as Zi Mo spoke, she glanced at the hall, and hurriedly stopped and changed her words, "I'll go with you." ”

"It's just to go get a tea leaf, I'll be alone, and you will accompany the little master in the palace." After Han Yue finished speaking, he turned around and walked out of the temple gate.

Although it is a rainy day today, the palace is not lively, and the princes and princesses outside the palace have entered the palace. On weekdays, these princes mainly want to enter the palace to meet their mothers, and they must first invite the emperor and get approval before they can enter the harem.

In Fengluan Palace, the second princess Nangong Shan and the fourth prince Nangong Jing were gossiping with the queen.

"Shan'er, I see that you look good today, and you are happy, but what is so happy?" The queen looked at Nangong Shan and asked.

Nangong Shan's cheeks were red, a little ashamed, but she couldn't hide her joy, "Queen Mother, son-in-law has it again." ”

The queen was stunned when she heard this, and then she was overjoyed, "Okay, good, good, the queen mother has a grandson to hug." Seeing you and the horse singing so harmoniously, the queen mother was very happy. ”

Nangong Jing also smiled and said, "Congratulations to the imperial sister." ”

The queen turned to look at Nangong Jing and said, "Speaking of which, the Su family has been married to you for more than a year, why is there still no movement at all?" If this continues, the queen mother will have to find a candidate for your side concubine. ”

When Nangong Jing heard this, he was slightly disgusted, and hurriedly said, "Queen Mother! Yan'er is weak, just wait for the condition. ”

The queen sighed, "That's it, that's it, every time you mention this matter, don't talk about it." By the way, the queen mother heard that Nangong Heng has recently won the sacred heart of your father, and he has done a very good job in the affairs assigned to him by your father, and even your grandfather has told the queen mother about it. Now you know? Nangong Heng's previous cynical and uninhibited appearance was all pretended! Don't blame the queen mother for not reminding you, the few of you are no longer a relationship that you could play together when you were young. Among several adult princes, Nangong Xuan is not afraid, he has always had no quarrel with the world, and he has a useless concubine who escapes from the world. But Nangong Heng is different, he is by no means as simple as he seems on the surface, he is capable, more ambitious, and has the support of Concubine Ning Xian, the queen mother thinks that he will be a big obstacle on your way to competing for the throne! Although you are the eldest son of your father, there has been no shortage of precedents for abolishing the elder and establishing a virtuous person since ancient times, so you must not take it lightly! ”

When Nangong Jing heard this, his expression was serious, and he replied, "Erchen understands. ”

On the other side, in the Yanqing Hall of Zhaoyang Palace, Concubine Ning Xian also happened to be talking to Nangong Heng about this matter.

"Yesterday, your father came to the concubine and was still talking about you. He praised you for being thoughtful and meticulous but decisive, and you are up to the task. Concubine Ning Xian looked at Nangong Heng, and there was joy in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, "Heng'er is so good, and the mother concubine is very pleased." Presumably, Sister Jing will be very pleased in the spirit of the sky. Concubine Ning Xian said this, her tone was slightly melancholy, "It's a pity that Sister Jing didn't see you grow up with her own eyes." ”

The corners of Nangong Heng's mouth kept pouting with just the right smile, but when he heard Concubine Ning Xian mention meditation, his expression couldn't help but darken, and there was a trace of fierceness in his eyes, but this fierce color flashed by, so fast that no one could catch it. When he raised his eyes to look at Concubine Ning Xian again, the smile on the corner of his mouth deepened, and he said respectfully, "Concubine Ning praised it, thanks to your careful teaching over the years, Erchen can be where he is today." The sons thanked Concubine Ning. ”

When Concubine Ning Xian heard this, her smile became more and more gentle, "If you and I still mention anything between mother and son, it will inevitably seem to be angry." When you were young, your mother knew that her vision was not wrong, that you were talented and intelligent, and that you would be a promising child in the future. You see, sure enough. ”

Concubine Ning Xian's words changed, and her eyebrows frowned slightly, "It's just that you have been so valued by your father recently, you have to be careful of the dark arrows shot from behind, and the mother concubine is afraid that she will not be able to sit still when she looks at the Fengluan Palace." ”

Nangong Heng sneered in his heart, Concubine Ning Xian thought about him so much, but she was just planning for herself to become the most noble woman in Dayue. If Nangong Heng is planted, then her years of hard work will be in vain.

Nangong Heng thought like this, but his face was still calm as usual, "Please rest assured that Concubine Ning, Erchen knows what to do." ”

"Hmm." Concubine Ning Xian nodded with satisfaction, "Concubine Mother knows that you have always been a worry-free child. ”