Chapter 21: Woe to Disaster (1)
The next day, Ruyue got up early. Pei Shuang led Ziyu and a few small palace maids to serve Ruyue to dress up. I saw all kinds of clothes on the gilded tray, such as the gold-rimmed hibiscus floor dress, and the gold-embroidered clothes that the begonias attracted the butterflies. Ruyue is full of worries and does not feel tired.
"It's all ordinary colors, and the women in the harem are afraid that they have worn it over and over again, but I'm afraid that it won't be eye-catching at all."
Pei Shuang had no choice but to persuade: "Miss, today is a good day, and these are all treasures sent in by the Internal Affairs Office." After the early dynasty, the emperor will move our Yongshou Palace. The dress is too elegant, it seems that we are angry with the emperor, and I don't know how many arrangements we have to be arranged by others. ”
"So you always think very well for me, no matter how big or small, you put it all in your heart and do it yourself." Ruyue casually pointed to a set of clothes, and picked up a golden step of the phoenix and the sycamore: "What's the use of just wearing it to look good, the emperor's eyes are full of fresh and tender faces." The years are urging people, and the palace has been in the palace for all these years! ”
"Miss......" Pei Shuang knew that Ruyue was arrogant, and she must have been really sad to speak so frustrated at this time.
Ruyue shook Jin Bu to the side of the bun that had just been curled again, and the little palace maid was busy holding the back mirror. Comparing left and right, Ruyue smiled unconsciously: "The black chicken soup prepared by Xi'er is really wonderful, and it doesn't look bad like this." Peishuang, you go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and send some seasonal flowers. In the spring, there are no flowers and plants in the palace, and it is indeed a little deserted. ”
"Hey, miss, the slave is going now." Pei Shuang was overjoyed, and responded crisply: "Slave maid, let Aunt Xi'er come over and serve Miss You to change your clothes." After saying that, without waiting for Ruyue's voice, Pei Shuang strode back.
Ruyue looked at her appearance, and was slightly reluctant in her heart, if she was married to Zhenning now, she would also give up this sisterhood. If you want to come to Peishuang, you must be unwilling. In the end, it was hard for her.
"Which set did the mother choose?" Xi'er asked Ziyudao. Ziyu shook her head: "Niangniang hasn't been selected yet!" ”
"Just the gold-rimmed one!" Ruyue came back to her senses, and pointed her finger casually, and the rest of the palace maids bowed their knees when they heard the sound and retreated. There were half fewer people in the inner bed, and Ruyue suddenly felt more comfortable.
In the past, when I was in the house, only Peishuang was often accompanied by Chengji, but I was happy to be idle. Now it's the opposite, there are more and more people with you, but there is less leisure time.
"Niangniang has something on her mind?" Xi'er asked softly. "I think of the old days in the house, it was really the best time. Naughty, not a little boudoir, but the heart is at ease. Ruyue smiled unconsciously, and the makeup on her face was brilliant.
Ziyu was obsessed with watching it from the side, and couldn't help but say: "Niangniang is peerless, she is the most beautiful lady in our harem." No wonder the emperor's heart has been resting in our Yongshou Palace. ”
"Mouthy!" Xi'er rebuked unhappily: "Judging the master's character and speculating on the holy will is a major crime that deserves death." If it reaches the ears of others, our mother will not have to be accused of lax governance. You can afford it. ”
Ziyu is only fourteen or fifteen, and it is less than a year to serve in Yongshou Palace. Where have I seen such annoyance as Xi'er, as soon as her knees weakened, she knelt down, and kowtowed again and again: "The slave and maid are too talkative, please calm your anger like a concubine." ”
Ruyue and Xi'er glanced at each other and signaled her to forget it. Xi'er bowed slightly: "Niang Niang is kind, I won't bother with you this time." There will be a next time, and Aunt Ben will never be spared. ”
Ziyu's tearful eyes showed a hint of gratitude: "Thank you Niangniang for sparing your life, thank you Niangniang for sparing your life." ”
"You get up." Ruyue's solemn face was not as pleasant as Fang Cai's, but it was full of unrevealed concern: "The people around this palace should see more, listen more and talk less." It's not that you're harsh, it's the only way to live long. Do you understand? ”
"Xie Niangniang's teachings, the slave and maid understand." Ziyu bit her lip and nodded heavily. Xi'er said: "It's not too early, after serving the mother to change clothes, I have to go to Chuxiu Palace." The slave maid listened to the letter this morning, saying that last night, Zhong Cui Palace drowned a little show girl, what is Su Mei's. ”
Ruyue knew it, and her face looked very indifferent: "If it's gone, it's gone, and if it's like this, I have to give up." "Yes!" Xi'er tidied up Ruyue's clothes and said respectfully: "Niangniang, you see, you are still satisfied." ”
Ruyue compared the clothes around her body in the mirror, and finally smiled: "Surrounded by gold and green, it is beautiful." But I don't know if it's the face that decorates the clothes, or the clothes that embellish the face. ”
"Mother, there is no difference. Beauty is always beauty. Xi'er smiled and called Le Xi'er: "Niang Niang is driving the Yongshou Palace, and the front is dotted!" ”
When she arrived at Chuxiu Palace, Ruyue realized that she was late. The queen and Concubine Cheng, Concubine Zhuang, Concubine An and Concubine Chun sat upright, waiting for her to come. And under the concubine, there is no more than half a person. Looking at it like this, Ruyue is really outnumbered.
Let's not talk about whether Concubine Zhuang will throw herself into the queen's camp, but Concubine Cheng and Concubine An hate her to the core. Concubine Chun is the most elusive, after all, it was the queen who helped her to the concubine position, and it was the queen who restrained her in the concubine position. The real hatred in her heart, I am afraid that she will inevitably rush at the queen as well.
But is it really that stupid, at this time, for a concubine who has been snubbed by the emperor for a long time, to meet the queen?
Ruyue's mind kept flashing various possible scenarios, her face was like a lake without waves, and she smiled calmly: "The queen is blessed." The concubine was late and asked the queen for forgiveness. ”
Concubine Cheng and Concubine Zhuang did not move, and the two concubines got up and saluted Ruyue, with different expressions.
"It doesn't matter if it's late, as long as the concubine has a heart, the palace will be very relieved." The queen motioned to Zimin to look at the seat, and said with a smile: "If you want to be wronged, the concubine will take the seat and speak." ”
Learning from the queen's appearance, Ruyue was not in a hurry: "The queen doesn't know, there is no difference where she sits, she can only bathe in the same way the queen's grace, which is Ruyue's blessing." ”
A sharp mouth to see how long you can scream! The queen was full of slander, and the anger in her heart turned into a soft smile that slowly extended from her face. was meant to be good-looking, but she didn't expect her to be able to see the opportunity and get rid of these three people quietly. I really underestimated her.
What's even more suspicious is that as soon as she is about to make a move, she can easily avoid it. There must be people who are in the way! If you don't find out this person, how can you get rid of this breath, I'm afraid that it will be even more difficult to deal with Concubine Ru in the future. The queen's voice sank, and the smile on her face was a little cold, but it was hidden under the delicate makeup, and it was not very noticeable.
Concubine Cheng pursed her lips, her brows were raised, and she was extremely dissatisfied: "Qin'er is an old man who is waiting by Concubine Ru's side." Now Zhongcui Palace drowned one person overnight and injured two, all of which were dereliction of duty by Qin'er. How can Concubine Ru explain to the emperor, the queen, and the sisters? ”
"How can such a thing happen? The concubines have not heard of it. Ruyue and Xi'er looked at each other. had long expected that the queen would have such a move, and Ruyue did not feel scared in her heart. It's just that she suddenly realized that the sisters in the harem who can really help are all extremely lowly positions. This has to think a little more, if you want to compete with the queen, grace is extremely important.
But status is also very important. After thinking about this layer, Ruyue secretly calculated that Li Guiren's position should be promoted!
Xi'er hurriedly whispered: "Niangniang, this is indeed the case, and the slave maid only heard about it on the way to Chuxiu Palace." Failed to report in time for a while......"
Ruyue waved her hand and said coldly: "Such a major event, the queen and the sisters of the six palaces are already aware of it, but the Yongshou Palace is kept in the dark. If it is really not what it used to be, the concubines may not be able to keep up with the pace of the harem. ”
"It's a good one. If the concubine is really smart, she can say the situation of the present day in one sentence. Concubine Cheng only felt that her chin was raised a little higher, and she had always been ridiculed by the concubines who were favored, and she could enjoy such treatment at this moment, how could she miss it.
Concubine Zhuang closed her eyes and thought, "Zhong Cui Palace drowned the show girl, it's not a big deal. In which year I entered the palace, there are few who framed the sisters around me for favor. I remember that when Concubine Ru entered the palace, wasn't there still a Zhu Jia's hanging beam. The first queen immediately only sent the dead out of the palace, and the living still have to live well, right? ”
The queen only felt a hot pain in her heart, like a fire. It's easy to mention it, but let's talk about the first queen. And this incident really impressed her, for the "grace" of the first queen, she lived to this day, otherwise she might have hung with the Zhu Jia's family that day.
Seeing that the queen's face was not good, Ruyue felt a deep disdain in her heart. "Zhong Cui Palace drowned alone, what was the cause of the injuries of the two people? I also hope that the queen mother will make it clear. ”
"Why?" The queen's anger flickered up: "Will Concubine Ru not understand?" ”
"Queen Mother, your tea is cold, can you let the servant change it for you?" Xu Miao, who was standing on the side, said to Qian'er: "At this time, the weather is still cold, and I am afraid that my stomach will not be comfortable after drinking herbal tea!" With a twinkle in her eyes, Xu Miao intended to remind the queen that she should not be in a hurry.
But it's really easy to use, with Xu Miao interjecting in like this, the queen really suppressed her anger and smiled in a flash: "It's okay, change the hot tea for your sisters." The palace remembered that Concubine Ru liked the lotus root soup of the first queen, and also let her taste the craftsmanship of the palace cook. ”
"Even the trivial matters of the concubines are also on the queen's heart." Ruyue smiled and said softly: "It shows that Niangniang really treats Ruyue well." If you continue to hand over the trivial matters of Zhongcui Palace to the concubines, you can do your best to repay the queen's love. ”