Christmas is a great opportunity for most officials and gentry to go one step further or turn over. But for civilians in their area, it was nothing less than a catastrophe.

Far away, send gifts to Beijing early. More recently, they have been delivered one after another in the past few days. The inconspicuous carriage, covered with tarpaulin, did not know it, and thought it was the goods of some trading house. When they are sent to a safe place, the cart of people will appear in front of people.

At the end of the Shen period, Yan Huo and Xun Yu went to the palace. As soon as he walked to the carriage, he saw a large cart covered with oilcloth turning and moving forward.

The person next to the coachman took a sip of wine, "I finally arrived in the capital, and I have been on the road for more than 30 days, and I am tired to death." ”

The coachman said, "As long as you can do what the adults order, no matter how tired you are, it's worth it." Stop complaining, get your stuff over. ”

Yan Huo heard the sound, looked over, and waited until the carriage turned and disappeared from sight, and then turned sideways to get Fu Xunyu into the car.

"Is there anything wrong with that car?" Xun Yu said.

"I just listened to the coachman's accent, it should be a person from Jiaozhou. Jiaozhou is far away from this road and has many mountain roads, if you don't want to delay the gift, you must start two months in advance, so that there will be no mistakes. But they said it only took a little more than a month to travel. What Yan Huo confirmed was not the accent, but the thirteen states of Jokhang, only the gift of Jiaozhou had not yet been delivered.

Yan Huo didn't expect that they would pass by in front of the county king's mansion. "If you want to get to the capital in more than a month, there are only two ways. It takes a lot of manpower to allow the horse-drawn carriage to walk on the mountain road without hindrance, or to repair the mountain road. But no matter which way it is, it will cost the people and money. And March and April are the spring ploughing season. ”

"Oh? Are they not afraid of being held accountable? ”

"If you can get the favor of Your Majesty, you can ascend to the sky in one step, and others will pursue it, so why be afraid?" As long as His Majesty doesn't care, no matter how much dissatisfaction and resentment there is, it will be suppressed. If you take 10,000 steps back, even if the gifts you find in every possible way are not presented to the emperor or do not please the saints, other things that are sent together with the birthday gifts can also please some nobles. In this way, even if you can't make a profit directly, you can get more or less care, and it's not a loss-making deal.

"These people, it's good to kill them." Including the emperor.

"Some people are evil, but their death will bring greater trouble and even disaster."

***

Maoyuan City is picturesque, and the gate tiles are about to flow. Also according to the water light hall, more Yuehua Building.

The Jokhang Palace was built in the previous dynasty, and after more than 100 years of renovation and expansion, only the original general outline remains.

Although it is not gilded and extremely luxurious, it is extremely exquisite every time, and the cost is far more luxurious than blindly pursuing grandeur.

The feast begins at the end of the day. Because it was not an ordinary banquet, except for the lady in the palace, the rest of the women were not allowed to attend. Therefore, the Yue Guifei set up a banquet in the palace, and if the ladies and ladies had separate congratulatory gifts, they would also be handed over by the Yue Guifei.

"You need to be careful of three people when you go. Concubine Yue, Concubine Ming and Concubine Yu. If the queen is present, be careful with her. Yan Hui admonished. He whispered to inform the background and temperament of these people, and he wanted to say something, but the palace people on one side opened his mouth to urge.

Xun Yu glanced at the palace people lightly, and with a wave of his long sleeves, the palace people's eyes instantly became empty.

She pulled out a long-necked bottle, "This thing can be used as a substitute for wine." "It is inevitable to drink alcohol at the banquet, and you can refrain if you don't want to. However, if you drink alcohol, it will affect the best results of the treatment.

Yan Huo was stunned and took it with a smile. "Thank you."

Xun Yu was stunned, staring at his fingers that were a little hot after unintentionally touching him, and his eyes were crossed with deep doubt.

At this time, inside the Yuhua Palace.

The concubines and princesses had already arrived. The moon concubine is in the first seat, and the first seat in the lower left is empty. She talked to them in a flash. It's not serious, but the attitude is very friendly.

The harmonious atmosphere was like a freeze when Yu Guifei stepped in. Concubine Yue raised her eyes, and her voice was like a spring breeze. "Sister Yu."

"See the concubine."

The two concubines who followed behind Concubine Yu also greeted Concubine Yue at the same time. But before Concubine Yue could speak, they stood up and followed Concubine Yu towards their seats.

Yu Guifei is dressed in a grand manner, her makeup is gorgeous and vulgar, and her posture is depicted a little more, and she is wearing rich and colorful clothes, how can Hibiscus Tianxiang compete with it!

After she sat down, she shook the champa against the tip of her nose, "Get up." Today's Your Majesty's Christmas, there is no need to talk about these false gifts. ”

"Xie Niangniang."

Yu Guifei glanced at the people who suddenly turned into saw-mouthed gourds, and snorted, "Why don't you speak?" Didn't you talk about it lively just now, why did you come to this palace and be dumb? Is there anything that Hongu can't hear? ”

A few questions in a row made everyone tremble. The princesses who followed the concubine, even the most lively, lowered their heads at this time, not daring to pick up a word.

"My sister is known for her majesty, and it is understandable that they dare not be presumptuous in front of her sister, so you don't have to embarrass them." Concubine Yue said with a smile: "I didn't talk about what my sister couldn't listen to just now, but it's rare that the princes and princesses are here today, and those who are concubines are still around, it's okay, those who go out of the palace to build a mansion and get married, it's rare to see each other on weekdays, and they miss it very much, and they will inevitably quarrel for a while." ”

Yu Guifei's face darkened a little in an instant.

Yu Guifei followed Murong Yao very early, and after all these ups and downs, there are only a few sisters and sisters left at the same time. But the rest gave birth to a son and a half daughter for His Majesty. But she hasn't moved at all so far. Not to mention the regret and pain of being a woman but not being a mother, and saying that she has been in a high position for many years, although she has offended many people, she can do things almost dripping tribe, even Concubine Yue failed to catch her handle, but was beaten by her many times.

But if you don't have children, no matter how good you do, no matter how high your status is, it's still like building a castle in the air, and the more beautiful you are, the more you will be caught, ridiculed and humiliated. Just like now.

Over time, Concubine Yu became more sensitive to this. She looked at Concubine Yue gloomily, and said with a smile: "Indeed, this harem is much more deserted now than in previous years. If it weren't for the carelessness of the nobles, I am afraid that there would be a few more princes and princesses in the palace, and even if they walked around the garden on weekdays, it would be a little lively. Eh, what about the nobles and the nobles? Why didn't they come? ”

"Niangniang, have you forgotten that after An Guiren gave birth, he committed suicide by hanging himself. Even the nobleman is not dead, his brain is a little unconscious, he holds a small padded jacket all day long, crying and laughing from time to time, crazy and crazy, how dare she come out at this time, if it ruins His Majesty's birthday, it will be difficult to escape the blame. "It was Zhu Guiren who spoke, and it was Yu Guifei's henchman who pulled it up.

"Yes, this An Guiren and Lian Guiren...... Hey, they finally got the imperial heir, but they ...... It's really a blessing. Yu Guifei's other confidant, Zhao Jieyu, sighed.

Except for Concubine Yue and Concubine Ming, the others lowered their heads like quails, looking like they could get into the crack in the ground.

Yu Guifei and the others meant something, but Yue Guifei smiled faintly. No matter how high the plan is, no matter how deep the city is, it is difficult to defeat the sister who does not have a long brain.

Concubine Ming slapped the table angrily, raising her willow eyebrows, "Presumptuous!" Today, Your Majesty's Christmas, congratulations from all over the world, do you dare to mention these pickled things at this time, do you want to spoil the happy day! ”

Concubine Ming had been punished several times by Concubine Yue for these things, and she was angry, and she had not disappeared, and she was lifted out by Concubine Yu, who had never looked good, how could she not be annoyed or angry. In her heart, how could those sluts be qualified to conceive dragon heirs! How dare those sluts rely on the dragon heir not to bow down to her!

Concubine Yue's eyes sank, but Concubine Yu smiled, "Indeed, today is Your Majesty's big day, so I won't mention these things." However, whether these are pickled things or not, the Imperial Palace of Tomorrow will have to ask His Majesty in person. ”

"You-"

"Concubine Ming."

Concubine Ming was about to get angry, but Concubine Yue said two words lightly, but it was like an invisible hand pinching her throat. Concubine Ming subconsciously looked over, and saw that she was smiling lightly, but there was no smile in her eyes. Concubine Ming's heart was cold, the cold climbed up her back, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

She trembled her lips and muttered for a long time, but she couldn't squeeze out a word. The heart is getting colder and heavier......

"Concubine Ming......"

As soon as Concubine Yue spoke, she was interrupted by Concubine Yu. "Concubine Yue wants to explain that the concubine is still young?"

Concubine Yue said calmly: "My sister misunderstood, Concubine Ming did not choose what to say, and she should be punished." But now the time is not right, until tomorrow, my sister will definitely send her to my sister's palace in person, and ask my sister to be stingy and disciplined. ”

"Oh? If you are willing to be a sister, this palace is willing. It's a big deal to put in a little more effort, even if it's a piece of wood, you have to make her grow a delicate heart. ”

"That's very good. My sister is valued by His Majesty and is in charge of the harem. But the concubines in the palace, regardless of their grade, are sisters after all, and they have a rare fate to serve Your Majesty together. So my sister thought that as long as I didn't commit a crime in front of His Majesty, I would turn a blind eye to many things. However......" Concubine Yue smiled bitterly, "Fortunately, Sister Yu reminded me today, otherwise my sister would not have woken up and would continue to make mistakes." ”

Concubine Yu's heart suddenly sudden.

Concubine Yue said again: "The matter of An Guiren, this palace is very regretful. If I hadn't only thought about how to better serve Your Majesty, I wouldn't have had no energy to take care of other things, which indirectly led to a tragedy. Although it was later found out that the matter was caused by the late Concubine Wan's confidant, the deceased was gone, and the palace did not want to pursue it again. But from now on, no matter who it is, if she is pregnant with a dragon heir, this palace will do its best to protect her sisters from giving birth safely, otherwise this palace will hand over the phoenix seal, and ask Your Majesty to choose a capable person to take charge. But if there are some treacherous things behind her back and murdering the emperor's heir, this palace will definitely make her regret doing such a stupid thing. She looked at Concubine Yu, "Sister, do you think this is good?" ”

Concubine Yu's heart was not lower than Concubine Ming's at this time.

Concubine Wan instructed her henchmen to calculate the imperial heir in Concubine An's womb, which was already very strange. Who doesn't know the old man in the palace, what kind of person Concubine Wan is? How many princes and princes were born because of her protection, including Murong who was almost calculated by her! How could she instruct her henchmen to do such a thing?

But before she could find out anything, Concubine Wan died suddenly. The cold palace where she was located was also ordered by His Majesty to burn it clean. If you want to check it again, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Yu Guifei wanted to use Concubine Wan to talk about it, but she didn't expect Concubine Yue to cut off her way first. She seems to have driven herself into a dead end, but the two of them know how brilliant this road is.

Although he did not miss the opportunity, he was still rebelled by Concubine Yue.

This woman...... Every confrontation will make Yu Guifei feel like "I still underestimate her".

Just when Concubine Yu Guifei wanted to say something, the palace people shouted: "The old princess Li of the county prince's mansion asks to see her." ”

Li Yan walked in with Yuran, and after kneeling down to worship many mothers and princesses, he said to the first Yue Guifei: "The concubine accidentally dropped the hairpin, so she is late, and I hope the ladies will forgive you." ”

Concubine Yue raised her hand, "Get up." Can you find hairpins? ”

Li Yan said: "Xie Niangniang cares and has found it." ”

"That's good." Concubine Yue looked at the jade on her side, "This is the jade here, raise your head and let the palace take a look." ”

"Yes, sissy."

Yuran slowly raised her head, and suddenly, a face that shocked Yu Guifei was revealed.

Yu Guifei's eyes widened and she looked at Yue Guifei fiercely.

There are few people in the palace who don't know that Concubine Yue sent a woman over when His Majesty gave her the marriage of King Yanjun. Just like when she sent her personal maid Li Yan to Yanfu.

I thought she was repeating her old tricks, but I didn't expect her to dare to do this!

Sending this woman to Yan's Mansion is obviously to stick a knife in the heart of King Yan County all the time!

Yu Guifei admired Yue Guifei's ruthlessness and boldness, and she did not fall on her lips. "The side concubine of King Yan Jun gave birth to a good look. However, this palace heard that the side concubine of the county king's mansion was personally selected by Yue Guifei, how does this palace look a little familiar. ”

Concubine Yue didn't seem to move, but she sighed in her heart. Yuran was raised by others and had not seen each other in all these years. Now looking at her appearance and temperament, it has not been in vain. It's just that...... Seeing that the Yan Mansion is still calm now, the people who risked being bottomed out and sent over did not seem to have played a role.

"Really? Sister, who do you say she looks like? ”

Yu Guifei is a stalk, if Yue Guifei changes other words, she can still fight back. She is so direct about this, but she has to think carefully so as not to fall into the hands of others.

"Who does my sister say she looks like?" Concubine Yu threw the words back.

"Sister, don't embarrass me, I've been in this palace and rarely go out, how do I know who she looks like. If my sister knows, I might as well talk to my sister about it. Seeing her, Concubine Yue didn't say anything, just smiled faintly and looked at Li Yan and the others, "Why are you two alone?" The princess of the county has not yet arrived? ”

Li Yan hesitated and vomited for a long time before he said: "She entered the palace for the first time, thinking about dressing up better, and the concubine was also in a hurry to enter the palace to meet the mothers, so she entered the palace first." However, if you count the hours, it should be almost here. ”

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrived.

"Princess Yanjun asks to see you." The palace people shouted.

Xun Yu walked in slowly, the skirt rippled, and the water reflected the mountains. It's not a gorgeous costume, but it is worn out of the dust.

Li Yan looked back, her eyes widened suddenly, she, why didn't she wear the clothes they prepared!