Chapter 85: Grace and Death (2)

Because of his weak health, the nine kings never left the palace to build a mansion, and now they still live in the palace of the concubines.

The ten kings Chu Xiwu, who was named the loyal king, are the old ten who are about to get married.

The twelve kings Chu Xi Dynasty, the biological mother Concubine Hui, was the youngest son of the first emperor, but unfortunately he still missed the throne.

In addition to these, the other fifth, seventh and eleventh children all died young. Therefore, the only people who can stay in the palace to attend the dinner are the nine kings, the tenth and the twelfth.

It's just that the Nine Kings were too weak, so they just sat for a while and then got up and asked to retreat. Xichen asked Shen Wan to send him, but Shen Wan had to send him off with a lantern in front, but there was nothing to say all the way.

Ever since Xi Chao told him about the matter between the Nine Kings and Li Xiuhe, when he saw the Nine Kings again, he always felt uncomfortable. Although among the nobles, those gentlemen will also raise a few prostitutes, but ...... After all, they are friends who grew up together, and suddenly they learned that he was a good man, and they really couldn't accept it.

When she arrived outside the concubine's palace, Shen Wan was just about to go back, but the Nine Kings said, "Ah Wan, you don't seem to be happy tonight." ”

Shen Wan hurriedly covered up and smiled: "There is nothing." ”

The moon in the sky was bright, the palace lights were bright, and the nine kings clearly saw the panic on her face, and immediately understood a little, so they didn't make a sound.

Shen Wan only felt that the atmosphere was awkward, and said softly: "Then, Brother Jiu, you rest early, and I'll go back first." ”

She hurriedly saluted and walked past him with her head bowed, but heard him murmur, "I hope you don't look down on me......"

Shen Wan was stunned and blurted out: "How come!" ”

Jiuwang smiled, but it was extremely bitter, he waved his hand, seemed to be a little out of breath, and said, "You go back, I'll go in too." ”

Shen Wan was not in a hurry to leave, looked at his pale face, and asked hesitantly: "That time to help fulfill the lie, was it because of my request, or because the matter involved him?" ”

The Nine Kings didn't think too much, and said slowly: "It's because of your request, and it's because of him." ”

Shen Wan sighed: "Then, the ninth brother is still my ninth brother, and I won't look down on you because of this." ”

The Nine Kings wanted to smile gratefully at her, but she quickly left with the lantern.

At this time, the concubine walked out, looked at the figure, and asked, "Is it Ah Wan?" ”

Nine Kings said: "Yes." ”

The concubine was silent for a moment, and then said, "She is a good girl." ”

The Nine Kings smiled bitterly and said, "I know. ”

The concubine did not speak again, but helped the nine kings and walked in slowly.

The fourteenth dinner passed peacefully, and the concubines were carefully preparing for the fifteenth night to stand out, and some of the concubines who had not seen the emperor's golden face for a month began to dress up almost from the morning, hoping that their ingenious and well-behaved outfits could leave a deep and beautiful impression on the emperor.

And these Shen Wan don't have to care, she just needs to wear court clothes and quietly follow behind Xichen. Sometimes watching those women compete for beauty, I really feel tired and panicked for them.

At night, the full moon as big as a disc hangs in the sky, there is no cloud around, only a bright jade plate in the dark night, sprinkled with clear light like mercury pouring on the ground, only the whole palace is illuminated, and the lantern of the big palace is hung up, more like day.

Shen Wan entered the hall with the dust, lowered her eyebrows, and held a red sandalwood inlaid jade three-inlaid Ruyi in her hand. That Ruyi, the head, body, tail inlaid with the pattern of jade, jade tile, the center of the first jade of Ruyi is inlaid with a night pearl produced in Haidong, the bead diameter is circumferential, the grain is large and crystalline, dotted between the double claws, the combination is the two dragons play with the bead ornament, the brilliance is dazzling.

Sitting down, the concubines got up. Only then did Shen Wan notice that the leaders were Concubine Qing and Concubine Pei, Concubine Qing was wearing an apricot yellow palace dress today, with a dense pile of embroidered cone embroidery on the neckline and cuffs, and a thousand pearls, which was extremely luxurious and dazzling. And Concubine Pei wore a palace dress covered with crimson cloud brocade and a single yarn, which also looked magnificent.

Shen Wan couldn't help but sneer slightly on her lips, the hearts of these two people were obvious, and even dressing up was no longer taboo. According to the palace rules, only the queen can wear yellow and red. Yipinfei can only wear partial colors, such as apricot yellow, begonia red, smoky color, etc. Concubine Qing and Concubine Pei are just second-class concubines, and today these two people are wearing crimson and apricot yellow, which shows that their minds have already been eyeing the long-pending position.

Xichen raised his hand slightly, and everyone also sat down. His eyes swept around, but Xichen frowned and said, "Why is Concubine Rong not here?" ”

Everyone's faces were stunned, beauties gathered, flowers were clustered, and each woman was dressed in splendor, beads and emerald ayaluo, but the emperor ignored many smiling faces and only paid attention to his concubines. And Rong Concubine didn't seem to attend.

Shen Wan also frowned and looked over, but sure enough, she didn't see Xianya.

At this time, Pang Guiren got up and came out of the ranks, knelt down and said: "The emperor is merciful, the concubine and Yang Chang, who lives in the same palace, came together with Sister Rong Concubine, but when she went, Sister Rong Concubine suddenly became dizzy and her feet were unstable, so she had to rest in the palace and failed to come, and hoped that the emperor would forgive her sins." ”

Xue Ling also knelt down and said, "Yes, Sister Xianya thinks that she has committed an old illness, and I ask the emperor not to blame." ”

Xichen said: "Since Concubine Rong is ill, I naturally won't blame her, but have you asked the imperial doctor to take a look?" ”

Xue Ling hurriedly said: "Yes, when the concubine came out, the palace people of Jingyi Palace had already gone to the Tai Hospital to invite them. ”

Xichen nodded and said, "That's good, you guys should return to their seats." ”

After the two thanked each other and returned to their seats, Shen Wan was still a little uneasy, Xianya's illness had already healed, how could she do it again? She looked at Huazhi, and Huazhi nodded slightly at her, since Huazhi thinks it's okay, then Sister Xianya should be fine! Now I can only wait until the dinner is over to see her.

Little Pebble sang: "Play music!" ”

The sound of silk and bamboo started, and two columns of colorful dancers came out from both sides, and began to dance with the beautiful music.

The dancing was graceful, the music was moving, everyone listened attentively, their eyes lingered, but the dust was pale, he had never been very interested in it, just raised a glass and drank it.

At the end of the song, after the dance, everyone praised one after another, and then Concubine Qing and Concubine Pei led to congratulate the emperor.

After a few times, Xichen's clothes were already stained with some wine, so he got up and said, "You can have fun, and I will change my clothes." Shen Wan hurriedly followed.

After going back to change clothes and coming out again, Xichen asked Shen Wan: "Your face is not very good, but you are hungry?" ”

Shen Wan said: "No, I'm just a little worried about Sister Xianya." ”

Xichen comforted: "Don't worry, I will go with you to see her after it is over." ”

The two agreed that they were about to go back, but they met Concubine Qing halfway. She also carried a food box in her hand, and Xichen was a little strange, so she asked, "Where are you going?" ”

Concubine Qing hurriedly said: "The concubine is a little worried about Sister Rong, there are two snacks at the banquet, and the concubine remembers that Sister Rong likes to eat, so she specially ordered someone to pretend, and the concubine went to take a look." ”