The masters in the Lotus Pond Academy, each of them had a house for rest.

Empress Yu is no exception.

Empress Yu's house is adjacent to Gu Shanchang's house, and the furnishings in the house are almost the same. Elegant and simple, there is nothing to do except the necessary tables, chairs, beds, vanity mirrors.

Yuqiao Zhilan smiled and brought the food box: "Queen Mother, this is lunch from the imperial dining room." ”

Yu Qiao and Zhi Lan were both Queen Yu's dowry maids back then, and now they are both over forty years old, and they are the female officials in charge of the Jiaofang Palace.

They have served Empress Yu for many years and know Empress Yu's temperament and preferences. Every time they went to Lotus Pond Academy, they were the two of them who were close to each other.

Empress Yu took a half-day class, and she felt hungry, so she immediately smiled and said, "Let's set the meal now!" Then he instructed: "Yuqiao, go and invite Xian Zhi to come and dine with me." ”

Yu Qiao smiled and responded.

Empress Yu and Gu Shanchang grew up together since childhood, and their friendship is deep. The Lotus Pond Academy was founded by Empress Yu, but it was Gu Shanchang who really managed the affairs and worked hard.

Empress Yu came three days a month and often dined with Gu Shanchang.

Unexpectedly, this review of the mountain chief shirked his words: "My lunch here has been arranged, so I won't bother my mother." ”

Yu Qiao said with a smile: "Niang Niang specially ordered the slave maid to come and invite. If the mountain chief doesn't go, he is afraid that the mother will be unhappy and will send slaves and maids. I beg the chief of the mountain to have mercy on the slave and maid once. ”

This is sure that she is soft-hearted.

Gu Shanchang glanced at Yu Qiao with disgust, sighed, and finally responded.

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The lunch delivered in the imperial dining room has a total of eight dishes, which are full of color, flavor and flavor, far from being comparable to the food in the Lotus Pond Academy. Only one of them, the roasted sea cucumber with green onions, is already a rare delicacy.

has been the queen of the middle palace for many years, no matter how simple and low-key she is, she is much more particular about food and clothing than ordinary people.

Gu Shanchang came, but he was not polite, and sat down opposite Queen Yu.

Empress Yu personally served a bowl of japonica rice for Gu Shanchang, and smiled affectionately: "I specially ordered the imperial dining room to put some red beans in the rice. ”

She has loved red beans and rice since she was a child. The Gu family's kitchen has cooked red beans all year round, and the cook always steam a bowl of rice mixed with red beans alone. Since leaving the Gu family and living in the academy, this special treatment has naturally disappeared.

Every time Queen Yu comes, she never forgets to bring red beans and rice.

A trace of complexity flashed in Gu Shanchang's eyes, and he silently took the bowl.

The dishes are delicious, and the red bean rice is soft and sweet. After eating two bowls in a row, Gu Shanchang put the chopsticks. As soon as he looked up, he saw Empress Yu looking at him with a smile.

It was as if there had never been a dispute in the Jiaofang Palace. It's as if there is no barrier between them.

It's like sitting in the boudoir and gossiping in the old days.

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"Xianzhi, today I asked the students why the woman is studying." Empress Yu talked about today's class with great interest, and Xie Mingxi's words were learned word for word.

After a morning of class, Queen Yu didn't miss a word, and she remembered it so clearly.

After hearing this, Gu Shanchang was also quite moved: "This Xie Mingxi is indeed witty and talented, and he has a gully. It's also surprisingly bold. ”

"Yes! It's been years since I've seen anyone who dares to speak up in front of me. ”

Empress Yu made a pun on her words, and she didn't mean anything.

Then he sighed softly, and his eyes flashed with sorrow: "When people gain something, they always lose others." No one is exempt. Even though I am the queen, everything does not go well. ”

Gu Shanchang raised his eyes and asked bluntly, "Are you explaining to me why you suppressed the substitute exam?" ”

Empress Yu was dumbfounded for a moment, and smiled helplessly: "Xianzhi, I know you're still angry with me." It's just that I also have my own struggles. Over the years, my position as queen seems to be stable, but in fact, there are turbulent waves. ”

"Empress Dowager Li is extremely critical of me, and she forces each other with filial piety everywhere."

"As a daughter-in-law, I was born a head shorter. Sometimes I have to swallow my anger and back down slightly. This matter is not big or small, if there is a stir, the emperor will be on my side. ”

"It's just that Empress Dowager Li has broken face, and she will definitely hold a grudge. I don't know how much trouble I'm going to have in the future. ”

"If I take a step back, she'll have to back down a little bit on something else. can be regarded as returning this favor in disguise. ”

"That's what happens in the palace. You have been in the academy for many years, and your heart is still upright and simple, and you can't get used to seeing me act like this. It's just that I also have my own struggles. ”

The wrestling between her and Empress Dowager Li sometimes wins and loses. In the final analysis, it still depends on who Emperor Jianwen is facing.

The love between husband and wife is getting thinner and thinner. To carefully maintain Emperor Jianwen's feelings for her and consolidate her position as the queen, the amount of effort consumed in this is too much to describe in words.

The scandal of the Xie family's substitute examination is an abominable scandal for Lianchi Academy. For a queen, it's not a big deal.

At least, it's not worth it, the queen, to turn her face with the Empress Dowager Li for this, and it's not worth testing how much affection Emperor Jianwen still has for her.

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Looking at the loneliness in Queen Yu's eyes, Gu Shanchang felt a slight pain in his heart.

"Lianniang," Gu Shanchang whispered his friend's name, and there was a little indignation in his voice: "How can he do this to you?" Back then, he liked you like that much. For your sake, I fell out with Empress Dowager Li and insisted on marrying you. When you get married, you vow to treat you wholeheartedly. ”

"Why is this happening?"

Oh, yes!

Since when did the man who loved her quietly change?

Empress Yu's eyes flashed quickly, and she turned her head to the side.

Gu Shan's nose was slightly sour, and he stretched out his hand and gently put it on Empress Yu's hand.

The silent comfort made Queen Yu feel much better. She quickly turned her head and smiled: "That's it! Don't say that. ”

"Xianzhi, I like Xie Mingxi very much. Looking at her, it's like looking at me when I was younger. This protégé, I must cultivate it well. ”

Gu Shanchang smiled deliberately: "This is not good. I love her too, and I plan to let her inherit my mantle! ”

The two looked at each other and smiled.

The unhappiness caused by the disagreement dissipated.

Gu Shanchang smiled and talked about yesterday's interesting story: "...... Yesterday, when Dong Hanlin was in class, the sixth princess fell asleep. Dong Hanlin was so angry that he ran to me to complain as soon as he left school. How did the six princesses perform in class today? Did you secretly doze off? ”

Empress Yu raised her eyebrows and said lightly: "Not only did she not doze off, but she also listened quite seriously." Then, not without a joke, he added: "I just don't know how much I understand." ”

Gu Shanchang smiled dumbly: "The sixth princess is very clear-minded. ”

It doesn't hurt for Dong Hanlin to doze off in class, Queen Yu teaches in person, so she naturally has to have a correct attitude.

Empress Yu didn't say much about the sixth princess, but glanced at Gu Shanchang meaningfully: "Some trivial things, does Dong Hanlin want to sue in front of you?" ”

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