Early the next morning, Zhou Youning's homework had been placed in front of her.

Although Meng Xilan stayed up all night, she was young, she didn't look tired, and she was still full of energy.

After the morning class, Zhou Youning said that he was going to the East Fourth Institute, Meng Xilan hesitated, shook her head and said no, the reason was to serve the Queen Mother's medicine.

In this extraordinary period, she doesn't want to get too close to the fourth prince for the time being, the second brother is already his companion, if she gets too close to him again, won't she be suspected of deliberately stammering.

The road was slippery and difficult to walk after the snow, Meng Xilan sat in the sedan chair and staggered, very uneasy, for fear that the sedan chair driver would slip under one foot and drop herself, so she simply used walking.

She's not so squeamish in the first place, and it's better to go out for a walk.

Gao Welfare led the way, and it was not the one that I usually walked, but I heard that it was the most recent one.

"Master, further afield is the Changqing Palace." Gao Welfare unintentionally mentioned a sentence.

Meng Xilan stopped when she heard this, thinking that Changqing Palace was nearby, she couldn't help but feel in a trance.

There is the cold palace, and it is also the place where Zhou Youchen lives.

For some reason, a bold idea suddenly occurred in her heart.

I want to go in and see what kind of place it is.

Seeing her standing still, Xiao Lizi hurriedly bowed and said, "Master, this place is not suitable for a long time, let's go back." ”

Meng Xilan let out an "um", but her feet did not move.

Gao Fuli blinked, as if puzzled, and exchanged glances with Zhulu and Zhuqing.

Meng Xilan looked at the dilapidated and old palace gate, as if saying to herself: "I want to go in and have a look......"

"Huh?" Gao Fuli's mouth opened wide in shock, and he could almost swallow an egg.

"What did you say, Miss?" Zhulu was also stunned.

What is there to see in this kind of place, just hearing the name already makes people feel cold.

Meng Xilan was just a flash of thought, and she was not impulsive enough to ignore anything.

Gao Fu's mind turned a few times, and he lowered his voice and said: "Master, this is not the time, if you really want to go in, let the slave think of a way for you." ”

Meng Xilan raised her eyebrows slightly, "Do you have a way?" ”

Gao Fuli hurriedly said: "Yes...... However, the master has to give the slave a few days of work......"

Meng Xilan lowered her eyes and was silent, which could be regarded as acquiescence.

In the evening, Queen Su temporarily decided to set up a banquet in Kunning Palace to enjoy the snow and entertain the concubines of the palace.

The Queen Mother was not happy, so she naturally didn't want to join in the excitement, so she only let Zhou Youning and Meng Xilan, two children, go over to play.

Meng Xilan doesn't like such occasions, but the Queen Mother's will cannot be disobeyed. Moreover, all the concubines of the six palaces will be present tonight, the opportunity is rare, and it would be a pity not to go.

Meng Xilan was clear in her heart, thinking that she would come back when she showed her face, and she could just keep a low profile.

Kunning Palace is brightly lit, and Queen Su, who is the lord of the six palaces, sits on the main seat, wearing a bright yellow phoenix robe, graceful and luxurious, and has an outstanding bearing.

However, Concubine Ning's battle was not lost to Queen Su, she was the imperial concubine, and her position was not as noble as the queen, but the clothes and jewelry on her body were extravagant and exquisite, which can be described as the first in the palace.

Since she is in the position of a concubine, she can't wear a phoenix, so she wears a large peony with auspicious clouds embroidered with gold and silver threads, and the long skirt is very beautiful and beautiful.

Concubine Ning intends to dominate the guests, and the purpose is self-evident.

The queen has been unfavored for many years, and now she can only rely on the power of her mother's father and brother in the court to gain a firm foothold in the harem. Concubine Ning has coveted the queen's position for many years, but she always can't find a suitable opportunity to bring down Queen Su in one fell swoop.

The third prince Zhou You'an's qualifications are mediocre, his talents are mediocre, and he can't inherit the powerful candidates of the unification when he looks at it horizontally and vertically. However, Zhou Youlin, the fourth prince born to Concubine Ning, is outstanding and talented, and is expected by all the ministers.

Queen Su has no favor and has occupied the main position of the harem for many years, and Concubine Ning is resentful, so her attitude towards her has always been disrespectful. However, Empress Su often turned a blind eye to Concubine Ning's provocations everywhere and turned a deaf ear. It's not that she is very benevolent, but that Concubine Ning is domineering and favored, she doesn't bother to fight with her, and she can't fight herself.

The smell of fat powder in a room can't hide the smell of gunpowder among everyone.

All the concubines in the palace who have a little status and identity are here, except for the pregnant Concubine Chen and the sick Shang Jieyu.

Meng Xilan looked intently at the road under her feet, her face sank like water, and as soon as she entered the house, she heard Concubine Ning's laughter.

The two of them saluted the queen first, and then saluted the ladies of the palace lords, Queen Su smiled kindly, and asked the palace maids to move the embroidery pier for them and sit next to her.

Meng Xilan was supposed to be unqualified to sit, but Queen Su made an exception for her.

Meng Xilan's heart moved, and she hurriedly thanked her: "The people's daughter Xie Queen Longen!" ”

Seeing this, Concubine Ning smiled without a trace.

It seems that the queen is in a hurry this time, in order to please the queen mother, even the little girl who is favored by her is treated so preferentially, which is really ridiculous! However, this girl does have a bit of weight, rather than letting the queen succeed, it is better to pick up more cheap ones yourself.

In the harem, there are many people who see Meng Xilan for the first time. Although I had heard of her a little before, when I saw her now, I couldn't help but think about it a little more.

A person like her, in a few years, will definitely be a master who can seduce people.

The women of the harem, everyone can calculate, even if it is a small threat, they will not let it go......

"Niangniang, the concubine heard that Miss Meng's brother is the companion of our Fourth Highness?" A clear voice slowly spoke.

When I looked up, it was Zheng Zhaoyi sitting next to Concubine Ning.

Meng Xilan still has a little impression of this person, because she is a distant relative of Concubine Ning and the emperor's new favorite.

Concubine Ning glanced at Meng Xilan and said in a light tone: "Indeed, the Meng family's heirs are outstanding, the son is studious, and the daughter is well-behaved, which is really blessed." ”

These words were good words, but Concubine Ning's expression didn't seem very happy.

Meng Xilan got up and thanked her, and was about to sit back on the embroidery pier, but saw Concubine Ning take off a white jade bracelet from her wrist and hand it to her directly: "This palace didn't prepare any greeting gifts for you before, this can be regarded as a small compensation." Your brother's child, Hongu likes it very much. He does things neatly and has a smart brain, presumably you will not be bad, what is short in the future, although you come to Yongning Palace to find this palace. ”

As soon as these words came out, a soft shout sounded in my ears: "Ouch, this is Niangniang's favorite mutton fat white jade bracelet." ”

Meng Xilan just glanced at it, and knew that the jade bracelet was not an ordinary thing, so she hurriedly pretended to be flattered and replied: "Thank you for the gift of Niangniang, it's just such a valuable thing, the people can't accept it, and they don't dare to accept it." ”

Concubine Ning smiled and said in a light tone: "You don't have to be separated from this palace. Your brother has served the four princes meritoriously, and you have served the queen mother meritoriously, this reward is for your brothers and sisters. ”

Empress Su's eyes condensed slightly when she heard this, and she did not show any displeasure.

A few days ago, the queen just gave her a pair of pearl earrings, and she happened to wear them today. At this moment, Concubine Ning took out such a valuable thing again, and she was suspected of deliberately comparing it at first glance.

When it comes to this, continuing to refuse politely will inevitably seem to be unscrupulous.

Meng Xilan's cheeks were slightly hot, so she could only put the bracelet on obediently, and bowed to Concubine Ning again.