In Yumen Xuan, in addition to Concubine Song, there were originally two palace concubines, both of whom were born as palace maids, and they were only favored once, and they have been unknown since then.

Over time, they were forgotten by everyone.

After the death of the first emperor, one of the two palace concubines hanged himself in the room and followed the first emperor; The other invited himself to become a monk, cut his hair as a nun, and went to Fengxian Temple to pray for the blessing of the first emperor.

At this point, in Yumen Xuan, only Concubine Song remained.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, on the one hand, he was afraid of her power in the court, and on the other hand, he also missed the joys and sorrows of the beginning, so he specially issued an order to allow the concubine to move to Chenyang Hall and live with the queen mother.

The palace of Chenyang Palace was insufficient, so the inner court was ordered to build a side hall and expand the house.

He also ordered Si Tiantai to take office, and selected feng shui treasures throughout the country in order to build a palace at any time, exclusively for the queen mother and concubines to maintain, in order to fulfill filial piety.

There is a garden in Chenyang Palace, called Yiqiao Garden, which specializes in green plum calyx and palace pink plum.

Now in the cold season, the plum blossoms in the garden are all in full bloom, the red, yellow and green complement each other, the flowers are clustered, and they are very rich.

Every time pedestrians walk by, they feel the fragrance bursting.

The queen was wearing a plain brocade robe, which was still last year's, and a cloak of Xiangmi, with no hair ornaments on her head, only when she passed by Yiqiao Garden, she folded a fresh red plum and inserted it.

The ice and snow are not finished, the red, white and green colors in the garden are contrasting, and the people are more delicate than the flowers, but it is a beautiful scenery.

didn't have time to look more, Mingyue lit the hour, whispered to urge Feng Luan, and hurried to Chenyang Palace.

"The Queen Mother didn't sleep well last night, and she hasn't gotten up yet, please move to the side hall and sit for a while."

Secretly bowed his head, demure and obedient.

"Yes, there's Aunt Law."

As soon as he entered the palace gate, the palace people who were waiting immediately hugged the soup woman up, folded some water lilies and wax plums, inserted them in blue and white porcelain vases, and listed them on the coffee table one by one.

The originally dull hall has added a lot of vitality at the moment.

She sat upright, without saying a word, and as time passed, her heart was secretly anxious.

"Niangniang, the Queen Mother has moved to the main hall, please come over."

"Yes."

As soon as I entered the hall, I saw the Queen Mother on the seat, I don't know why, every time I saw this elder, the Queen could feel inexplicably flustered.

"The son asks the queen mother to say goodbye, and the queen mother is safe and healthy."

"It's winter, it's hard for you, get up quickly."

A pair of sophisticated eyes were bright, and he glanced at her, faintly revealing an unhappy look.

"The queen is dressed very plainly, so thin, don't be difficult for the sake of her body."

"After returning to his mother's words, Erchen heard that since the beginning of winter, the two countries of Da Yin and the northern border have been tense, Chen Bing is outside the pass, and there will be a war at any time, counting nine cold days, the soldiers are hard, and Erchen is the mother of Yin, but he is enjoying himself in the palace, he is really guilty, so he thinks ......"

"If you can start with Erchen and save money from the palace to support the front line, it will also be counted as a little bit of Erchen's heart."

In an instant, those sturdy eyes reflected a sense of vigilance.

"The two countries are on spar? Who told you that? I heard that before Ji Xian left the palace gate, he talked to the palace people around you? ”

The queen was especially frightened.

It turned out that everything couldn't escape her eyes after all.

"The queen mother forgives the sin, yesterday the emperor came to Fengqi Pavilion to rest, the son saw that the emperor looked worried, so he asked casually, the emperor told the son that the border was tight; As for Lord Ji, Erchen was worried about his father and brother, so he made some clothes with his own hands and asked the Lord to bring them to ......."

"Really?"

"The queen mother is clear, what the son said is true."

Hearing this, the Queen Mother's tense face immediately stretched out, and she showed a peaceful appearance, as if everything had not happened just now.

"You think about it carefully, this year, the northern border has repeatedly come to attack, the weather is cold, my Da Yin soldiers have suffered a lot of losses, General Zheng has led the generals to meet the enemy for several months, the victory or defeat is high, and there has been a stalemate for a long time."

The Queen Mother glanced down at her, her eyes were very approving.

"At this time, if the middle palace can set an example, it can increase the clothing and food of the soldiers and strengthen their physique, and secondly, it can also reflect the pure heart of the saint who cares about the front line."

"Yes, that's what Erchen wants."

"Child, come here", the Queen Mother beckoned to her, "The old body will give you something." ”

She reached into her sleeve and pulled a pair of jade bracelets from her wrinkled wrists.

The jade bracelet is emerald and shiny, full and plump, and the pattern is extremely exquisite, rare in the world, and it can be known that it is worth a lot.

"Queen Mother, this ......"

I only felt that my wrist was clamped tightly, and then it was cool, and when I reacted, the bracelet was already on my hand.

"Take it, since ancient times, beauties have been matched with good jade, I'm old, it's just right for you."

Ying Yan waited on the side, and when she saw this, she opened her mouth and laughed.

"The Queen Mother also said that this jade was originally a tribute from the north back then, and it belonged to the best polar jade, and it was ...... the year when the Queen Mother gave birth to the second prince."

"The Queen Mother cherished it so much, she first made a pair of bracelets, and went all over the world to find skilled miniature carving masters, carved out flying towers, palaces, pavilions and pavilions, and cultivated into Vermilion Bird, Xuanwu, Qinglong, and White Tiger."

"At the moment, don't talk about this jade, a miniature carving master with such exquisite craftsmanship is afraid that it will be difficult to find again!"

Perhaps because of the perennial proximity, the tentacles of this pair of jade bracelets are warm and incomparably rippling.

When you look closely, the patterns on the top are incomparable, and the mansion is in the sky, and you can enjoy the whole world, which makes people even more amazing.

The queen was pleasantly surprised, her heart warmed, tears oozed from the corners of her eyes, and she hurriedly bowed again.

"Son, thank you for your love."

"Yu Gong, you are the master of the harem and the queen of Dayin; Yu Private, you are the daughter-in-law of the old body and the wife of Jian'er. Whatever I give you, I deserve it.

"I heard that the emperor lives in Huayang Hall every day, and although the state affairs are busy now, you must also persuade him to take care of his body."

"Yes, Erchen understands."

After coming out of the Chenyang Palace, the scene that had just happened was still hovering in the queen's mind.

After passing through the post bridge garden, passing through the rose hall, I didn't walk a few steps, and bumped into the pipa again.

She is a close friend of Concubine Song.

"Mother, Wan'an."

"Hello Auntie."

"Concubine Niang, please come over."

She looked at Mingyue, the master and servant looked at each other, and their hearts were full of suspicion.

"I don't know what happened to the concubine Niangniang looking for this palace?"

"The slave doesn't know, but the mother will know when she goes."

Pipa's tone was a little shy, but the concubine had always been in power, and her status was on an equal footing with the hidden queen, and she was respected by Emperor Yin.

She herself is just a lonely queen, there are many remnants of the Song family in the army, and there are many henchmen in the court, even if her father and brother are in power, it is not easy to offend.

After a moment's thought, she nodded.

"In this case, then ask my aunt to lead the way."

The surroundings of Yumen Xuan, planted with paulownia trees, when spring comes, paulownia flowers are everywhere, swaying, very good-looking.

Since ancient times, the paulownia flowers have been soft, and they symbolize desolate characters, but I don't want to, people like the concubine, will like it?

After the fifth step into the door, the snow has not been swept away, and when you enter the warm pavilion of the inner hall.

She was playing chess pieces in front of the beauty's bed, as if she had been addicted to it, and even if she heard someone coming, she would ignore it.

For a moment, the queen did not know how to phrase it.

According to the specifications, the concubine is the elder, but she is the queen of the middle palace; In terms of affection, the concubine is respected by Emperor Yin, and her status is on par with that of the hidden queen, and she should pay homage to a "son-in-law".

For a split second, she decided to bow down.

"Erchen...... Meet the concubine. ”

Hearing the sound of people in the hall, Concubine Song seemed to have just woken up from her dream, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Why is the queen here...... Get up, lute, and give me a seat. ”

Concubine Song's voice was not hurried, and she couldn't hear the slightest emotion.

"Does the queen like to play chess?"

"Erchen...... Slightly understood. ”

"If you are not careful, you will lose all the games, can the queen know?"

"...... do you mean, tofry?"

"If the son is newly established today, the northern border is turbulent, the middle palace heirs are lacking, and the saint is tired of working on state affairs every day, and the queen should persuade the emperor to take care of the dragon body."

"Erchen also thinks so."

"But then again, if the middle palace can give birth to a son-in-law, one can secure the inner court, and the other can deter the kings, you are a sensible and good boy, and there are some things that the queen mother is inconvenient to say, so I will say it with a shy old face."

Concubine Song raised her head and glanced at the queen lightly.

"The king of Nan'an left the palace at a young age, although he was in the jurisdiction, but the foundation was deep, he advised the agricultural mulberry, recuperation, and the abundance of the warehouse, and the local people praised it."

"Yuxiu Palace's background is not high, the seven princes seem to be idle clouds and wild cranes, they don't ask about the government, but they are not without opportunities, and now the court is worried about internal and external troubles, and you are the ...... of the middle palace."

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes flickering, deep and deep.

"Don't be too incompetent."

The queen's shoulders trembled slightly, and when she heard such heavy words, she immediately knelt down and pleaded guilty.

"Erchen is ashamed, too ...... The queen mother was angry. ”

She lifted the lid of tea, brushed the foam on her head, took a sip, and continued to interrogate.

"Let me ask you, how many times has the saint been in your palace in the past two months?"

This is also her heart disease, and when she was asked in public, her face was as pale as earth in an instant, and she only felt embarrassed, and replied in a low voice:

"Not more than three or five times."

"How many times have you been to the palaces of other concubines? Now there are not many concubines in the palace, the queen mother is considerate of everyone, and those below the concubine are exempted from asking for peace, but you have to set an example, queen. ”

"Yes...... Erchen came to Chenyang Palace every day to ask for peace. ”

"Where has the emperor been going lately?"

The queen's face became more and more pale, and her heart was like a pinprick, and it took a long time before she slowly spoke.

"Workshop."

Unexpectedly, as soon as the words fell, Concubine Song was furious, slapped her palm on the coffee table, and the tea splashed everywhere, or because of anger, her voice was a little hoarse.

"Nakanomiya is incompetent!"

"The son is incompetent, and he asks the queen mother to punish him."

Seeing that it was almost over, she glanced at the pipa.

Pipa took out a white silk bag, about the size of a thumb, from his bosom and handed it to the queen.

"The mourning family knows that the emperor doesn't like you, and you are bitter in your heart, but you are the queen, and what you carry on your shoulders is the entire Da Yin society, so you must focus on the overall situation and the heirs first."

"This thing is a panacea, how many women in the world want it? This palace spent a lot of money to find it, and it will be rewarded to you, and as for how to use it, the pipa will teach you. ”

After hearing this, the queen fell into the clouds, she was born in a famous family since she was a child, how can she know these things?

Even in the palace, this is a forbidden thing, how can she, as the mother of a country, use it?

But after thinking about it, this is a gift from Concubine Song, and today's words may be ...... That's what the Queen Mother means......

When I touched the jade bracelet with my fingertips, I only felt faintly cold.

"Yes......"

Coming out of Yumen Xuan, Feng Luan went in the direction of Huayang Palace.

Mingyue's eyes were very worried, and she wanted to speak several times.

She knows that her master hates in her heart, but no matter how much she hates, she can't use this method! stopped in front of Feng Luan and knelt down.

"Niangniang, think twice!"

"Mingyue, what do you mean by this?"

"The concubine is deep-minded, and she has always been bold in doing things, and there are some things that the queen mother has never said to her mother, how can the concubine speculate? Moreover...... Moreover, if you use this method, once you are discovered...... ...... Cannot! ”

After hearing this, the people on Fengluan pulled a wry smile at the corner of their mouths.

"How can I not know her intentions? It's just right, I must give birth to my sister-in-law as soon as possible, no matter what method I use, I will not hesitate to do so! ”

"!"

"Okay, Mingyue, don't persuade me again, there are still twelve days left to be Kwai Shui Day, this is the best opportunity for this palace."

A pair of bright eyes flashed with lust at the moment.

Outside the Huayang Palace.

On both sides of the door, there are two bowl-sized welcome pines, and the snow is crossing, and everything is withering, but they are more and more vivid.

When the snow melted, the sparkling pine needles were revealed on the white pine cover, and the water droplets fell and smashed on the floor tiles.

The day is warm and the mud melts the snow half sold, and the snow juice is swirled and boiled in the pine wind.

"Mother, you slow down, slip carefully."

The brazier in the center of the hall is blazing, keeping the cold out of the door, the emperor sits in front of the desk and approves the folds, maybe it is not warm enough, and several stoves are placed around, all of which are separated by iron wire, a melting spring elephant.

Yin Jian looked at the excerpt and was fascinated, not noticing the sound around him.

Xiao Xiazi was about to make a report, but the queen quietly waved her hand and retreated from the palace people on the left and right.

She slowed her steps, slowly walked to the incense burner, took out a willow leaf heart ginger purse from her sleeve, poured out some powder, spread it evenly in the palm of her hand, and picked up the incense spoon and burned it into the furnace.

A fresh smell wafts out, mixed with a hint of orange, which is invigorating.

"It smells so good!"

He finally raised his head from the fold and saw the queen beside him, the surprise in his eyes was fleeting, and he regained the gloom of Fang Cai, still bowing down to the fold, and his tone could not hear the emotion.

"The queen is here."

"Yes, the concubine has just arrived, and when she sees the emperor doing state affairs, she doesn't dare to disturb."

Through embarrassment and cone, she hides it well.

Even she never thought that she could do this.

The air fell silent.

"What kind of incense is this? I smell good refreshment. ”

Slightly hesitant, she walked over, leaned against Yin Jian's back, put her fingers on his temples, and rubbed them gently, her tone unhurried.

"This is the tangerine peel in the autumn sun, with a little perilla, angelica, ginger, cloves, together crushed into powder, packed in a sachet, in the cold season, the light is dim, the air is dull, the spleen and stomach are also easy to catch cold, take it to burn, refresh and warm the stomach is the best."

He didn't answer, and after a long time, he spoke lightly.

"It's a good way, the raw materials are all ordinary things, it's better to let the medicine shop mix it in large quantities and distribute it to the palace people in each palace, and also reduce the pain of the palace!"

"When I was a prince in the past, every winter, the money spent on the medicine in the palace was a large sum, how could I afford it? Especially...... The palace people who practice dancing on a snowy day in the workshop. ”

After hearing this, no matter how good her temper was, her face sank in an instant.

"The emperor's heart is attached to the six palaces, and the rain and dew are evenly wet, which is the blessing of the harem."

"I only stopped at your place last night, and I'll be back in a few days."

"The Emperor's ......"

"I still have to look at the excerpts, the weather has been cold and slippery recently, and the palace road is dark, but you can take the lamp earlier, the queen manages the six palaces hard, go back to the palace to rest."

The rubbing fingers do not feel stiff.

She had a ghost in her heart, her eyes twinkling, and her movements hesitant.

"What? Anything else? ”

As he spoke, he felt the abnormality of his body, as if there was a hot breath in his body, wantonly recklessly smashing through his body, shuttling through the internal organs, and finally all of them went downwards and converged into the ...... That's a little bit.

Seeing Yin Jian's eyes blurred, and it seemed that the effect of the medicine had attacked, the queen's heart jumped "bang", and she immediately knelt on the ground, looking panicked.

"Holy Lord, please...... Forgive the concubine for the sin of disrespect. ”

"You...... What are you doing here? ”

"Concubine ......"

Her voice trembled with nervousness, her cheeks turned crimson, and she looked up at him quickly, then lowered it again. His chest heaved and he spoke in a slumped tone.

"Fang Cai's spices are mixed with ambergris and tuberose, please ...... Please return to the palace with the concubines to rest! ”

"What?"

Yin Jian was caught off guard, as if he couldn't believe his ears, his eyes widened, and he was immediately furious.

"You...... You are bold! ”

Xiao Xiazi was guarding outside the hall, and when he heard the movement inside, he also felt his heart beat. But there was no summons, and he did not dare to enter the temple rashly.

Mingyue was secretly anxious in her heart, she was afraid that once the incident happened, she would fail, and if she lost her sacred heart, not to mention, it would affect her mother's reputation.

If this matter is a big problem, it will be abolished...... I don't know......

The more she thought about it, the more frightened she became, and a heart hung on her belt, like a frightened bird, and her heart rose to her throat.

Both of them are their masters, and they are secretly thinking in their hearts.

Inside the main hall.

The queen knows that she is wrong, but the arrow is on the string, she has to send it, if she takes a step back, this matter will be known to everyone in the palace, how else can she be a queen?

Two lines of clear tears flowed down, and the whole body was prostrate on the ground, like a sifting chaff, begging bitterly.

"The saint has been worried and prosperous recently, the court is worried about external troubles, and the concubines are useless, so I just want to give birth to the emperor's heir for the saint to settle the country."

"Get out!"

"The Emperor's ......"

Slowly, she unbuckled her belt.