Purple you pavilion Yan Wangfu Villa.

Five steps and one light. Three steps to one.

This hall can accommodate hundreds of people. The people who came and went were all smiling. A slave in a brocade robe.

Wine and food on the table. It's a golden wave of jade liquid. Land and water Bi Chen. It's dazzling to look at. The smell of food in the air. The index finger of the person who leads to it moves. Gastrointestinal reel.

Because there are too many people. People sit down separately. Everyone has their own table. and the slave and maid who serve;

Because there were so many guests coming to this dinner. Staggered. Figures. The room was filled with laughter. Many people close to you. It is even more eaten side by side.

There are even a few Merry Coats. Drink too much wine. Hand holding a jade chopstick. Hit the glass and sing.

The husband and wife of Yan Wang Ye and Roufu Eldest Princess. Not only was there no displeasure. Smile and listen. Apparently there is no blame for the guest. On the contrary, there is a slight appreciation.

In this chaotic situation. Yan Qingge, the nervous bride. I suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

And Aunt Caifeng, who is sitting in a slightly remote place. and her two children. No one noticed.

This scene lasted until midnight.

Yan Qingge and Yan Xiuyu went back to the house together. He took off his heavy garments. Change into a light undershirt. Leaning on the edge of the bed and talking.

Today is Chinese New Year's Eve. The family is going to keep the New Year together.

Yan Qingge didn't have the habit of keeping the year before. Plus drank some wine. Slightly groggy. Although Yan Xiuyu was talking to her on the side. But for a while. Still sleepy. Head a little bit.

Her face was reddish. It's tender and looks like it can drip water. And she has long black eyelashes. Put it on your eyelids. It seems to be a fawn that has gone distracted......

Yan Xiuyu hugged her gently. Lay her flat on the bed. With the strength not to startle a feather. Slowly cover her with a brocade quilt. Turn around and dim the light of the wick.

Finally got everything right. He sat down on the edge of the bed contentedly. Looking at Yan Qingge's sleeping face. Gaze and smile. It seems that looking at it for a lifetime is not enough.

I don't know how long it has been. Yan Qingge woke up suddenly. She slept very deeply. After waking up. My brain sank like a piece of lead in it. Temple throbbing pain.

Yan Xiuyu is still awake. Hurriedly pressed Yan Qingge, who was rubbing his eyebrows. Said: "Lie down. I'll pour you a glass of warm water to drink."

"Oops." Yan Qingge came to his senses at this time. Today was supposed to be her and Yan Xiuyu's vigil together. I don't know when. She slept to death.

According to the rules. The first Chinese New Year's Eve for newlyweds. It has to be guarded together.

Yan Xiuyu knew what she was thinking. Smiled and shook his head: "Don't think too much. Besides. We kept a vigil last night. It's just that I'm awake. You're just asleep."

Yan Qingge slapped him. Look at the leaky clock standing in the corner. There is another half an hour less. It's time for her to get up. I simply don't sleep anymore. Sit up. and Yan Xiuyu whispered. Let's talk.

Then. It's exactly the time of day. The darkest moment. But there is no one who sleeps. Too much, too much.

Weiyang Palace. Concubine Rong is holding a tea cup. Sit at the table with henna beads.

Henna-joo has cat-like blue eyes. Some sleepy people play with the oranges on the table.

Concubine Rong is old. Can't stay up late. It looks like she's ten years older.

She said to Hainazhu with or without a pair: "Sea girl. Tomorrow morning. The emperor will come to see you. Ruohai girl can't stand it. It's okay to go and sleep for a while."

Henna-joo smiled sweetly: "I don't want to sleep. A few days ago, you accompanied me through the Year of the Northlanders. Today, I will accompany you to celebrate the Year of the Zhou people."

"You kid. It's really grown up." Concubine Rong felt a burst of self-satisfaction in her heart.

Before in the Fengzao Palace. Henna Joo didn't cause much trouble. But now it's in her hands. It's not obedient yet. But. There may also be a credit to her royal son. Every time the four princes come. Henna Joo all showed different enthusiasm for the four princes. This. Concubine Rong is very proud. Because her son is among these princes. The appearance is first-class.

Hai Nazhu sat with Rong Guifei for a while. A palace maid walked in. Respectfully salute Concubine Rong. Said: "Guifei Niangniang. The queen invites you to go to Fengzao Palace."

There was a subtle vicious smile in Henna-joo's eyes. Pretending to be ignorant, he said, "Huh. The queen is called the concubine, what are you going to do. Didn't the emperor keep vigil with the empress?"

The entire Royal Palace. Who doesn't know that the emperor is now the only one who is favored. Even this year's vigil. All in their own dormitory. I have been accompanied by a talented person. Henna Zhu this is knowingly asked.

Rong Guifei smiled helplessly and dotingly at Hai Nazhu and shook her head: "You little naughty. Why don't you come with me to Fengzao Palace? You. After marrying the emperor next year. I have to say hello to the queen mother. A little bit of the past. It's time to let go."

"But. . . If the queen is still angry with me. You won't see me." Henna-joo shook her head. Apparently didn't want to go to see the queen.

"Let's go. Today is the Chinese New Year. It is the most auspicious day of the year. Everyone should be harmonious. You can't lose your temper. I can only smile. The queen mother is so wildly bombarded. I've forgiven you a long time ago." Rong Guifei said.

Looking at Rong Guifei's old face. Henna-joo hates it so much that the roots of her teeth itch.

Don't look at what Rong Guifei said. As a matter of fact. Today it is estimated that she has already agreed with the queen. Then set it off.

The time when I was in the market outside the palace. Henna-joo has seen more than she had in the first half of her life. And the truth about Yan Shuyu's betrayal of her. Let her really see everything. Plus her innate political intelligence. It made her feel like she had been reborn. Now I'm dealing with Rong Guifei. You can always guess the truth behind it.

Speaking of which, for the sake of it. Henna Joo no longer refuses.

She smiled. stepped forward and grabbed Rong Guifei's arm: "What is the New Year. The queen is for the sake of your face. to forgive me."

to the age and status of Concubine Rong. This level of sycophancy. It's already useless. But Rong Guifei still smiled. It's as if I've really been complimented by henna-chu.

A pair of vests galloping. Woman with a discordant face and heart. Then they held hands. Illuminated by the light of a string of lanterns. Through the darkness. Head towards the Phoenix Palace.

It's almost time to get to the Fengzao Palace. Rong Guifei stopped. Because of the opposite. Two groups of people also came.

It was dark. The light of the lantern is very conspicuous.

". Why don't we go." Haena Joo asked.

"Wait a minute. Wait until those people arrive. Let's go in together." Rong Guifei patted the back of Hainazhu's hand with a smile.

Soon. The two groups of people arrived in front of the Fengzao Palace. The leader of these two groups. It was greatly unexpected by Concubine Rong.

The first team to arrive. The one who took the lead was Concubine Hou.

Concubine Hou was born in the Jingwang Mansion. In the past, he was most favored by the emperor. once gave birth to two princes and five princes. But because of the treason of the son and the father. Although he was not beaten into the cold palace on the surface. But actually received treatment. It's almost the same as the cold palace.

We haven't seen each other for more than a year. Concubine Hou had maintained her face and figure like a person in her thirties. She quickly became like an old woman in her fifties. It looks haggard and scary.

I met Rong Guifei. Concubine Hou glanced at Concubine Rong deeply. Hang your head. Silent. Walk towards the Fengzao Palace.

And the second team of people. was even more shocked that Concubine Rong hurriedly knelt on the ground and saluted. People who came over. It's clearly the prince.

The prince smiled and nodded to Concubine Rong. Give a hand: "Rong Guifei, please get up." Stretch out your hand to signal. Obviously, he invited Concubine Rong to enter the Fengzao Palace with him.

Concubine Rong was worried. He glanced at the prince's expression.

The prince's complexion is not very good.

The fourth prince told her about it last time he entered the palace. The prince on the things of the upwards. The management is getting stricter and stricter. No matter how trivial things are. As long as he sees it. will do it yourself. In this way. The reputation is getting better. But he was originally in poor health. Overworked. Sick several times. Only a few very important errands can be placed. Entrust it to the four princes to do.

Look at the prince's unhealthy pale face and slightly gray lips. And a dark blue color right now. Rong Guifei was horrified in her heart. Slowly subsided.

Seeing that the emperor can't help him now. What prince can not be in a hurry. The name is rightly worthy of the prince. All ignore the fundamentals. The case is in shape. to buy the hearts of courtiers.

I'm afraid I'm under house arrest now. There is no real conviction of the second prince. I'm not honest. Otherwise. How could the queen announce that the concubine would come to Fengzao Palace today.

Let go of the mustard in your heart. Concubine Hou spoke softly. persuaded the prince: "His Royal Highness the prince's face is not very good. You need to pay attention to your body. The Jiangshan Sheji of the Great Zhou. All of them are supported by His Highness. Your Highness is for the sake of the people. Take care too."

The prince smiled: "Thank you concubine. Lonely will pay attention."

Henna-joo followed the two. His eyes fell on the prince's thin back. Thoughtfully.

Entered the gloomy hall. I saw the queen sitting upright on the phoenix chair. Wearing a heavy phoenix robe and crown that is extremely complicated. She was wearing this dress. The skinny ones are almost out of shape. The look on the face. But it was very solemn.

The concubine has been placed to sit near the queen. She kept her head down. Silent. It's like a marionette that has lost its soul.

These two people look at it together. It's very insane.

"Meet the Queen." Concubine Rong leaned in front of the queen and saluted.

As for the concubines. The title is not as good as her. She didn't have to salute the concubine.

The prince is even more casual. Only a few so-called elders in the hall bent slightly. Then he has done a good job. He looked at the queen with obsidian-like eyes. He asked, "The queen mother calls the child. So what's going on?"

The queen's face froze. Finally, a stiff, twisted expression appeared. It looks like it's laughing. It's like crying again.

"The Northland has won a big battle." The Queen's voice was thin. With indescribable joy. Echoing in the empty palace: "I want to. Today is the New Year. There is such good news. Naturally, I want everyone to rejoice."

Concubine Hou's heart chuckled. News of the victory in the Northlands. It belongs to the military intelligence of the previous dynasty. The prince will not know. But what the queen and the crown prince did. It is clear that the queen knew it earlier than the crown prince.

This thing. The concubine's heart was raised high again.

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(Tianjin)