"Invite the princess to tea." Qiao Ying knelt on the mat and raised the teacup above her head with both hands.

At this time, if the wife is embarrassed, she will deliberately delay the time and not pick it up.

The concubine who knelt below served tea for too long, and her hands were naturally sore, so it was inevitable that she would spill the tea and hit the cup, so she could be reprimanded for disrespecting the housewife.

However, Lu Ruoqing didn't plan to embarrass Qiao Ying.

She disdains such shady tricks.

If Qiao Ying is really a pure, innocent woman and does not be a demon, then she can also be a virtuous princess.

Anyway, there is no shortage of money in Zhenbei Wangfu, and it is no problem to raise a few more idlers to eat.

Lu Ruoqing took the tea, took a symbolic sip and put it down.

"Concubine Qiao, get up." She raised her hand to this Qiao Yingxuan and motioned to get up and take a seat.

Then he introduced: "The one on the left is Mrs. Fan, the one on the right is Mrs. Cui, and there are several palace maids who are given by the emperor, let's get to know each other later." ”

Mrs. Cui and Mrs. Fan both stood up.

Said together: "Say hello to Concubine Qiao." ”

Although Qiao Ying is younger than them, her status is higher than them, and her family background is much more noble.

Not to mention, there is also the cousin of Princess Yongning.

---- naturally have to deal with it politely.

Qiao Ying smiled and said, "You're welcome, everyone sit down and talk." ”

When he spoke, he was very natural and generous, and he didn't have the sense of restraint of being a concubine.

Lu Ruoqing didn't say much in her eyes.

In terms of small details, she will not care.

She smiled slightly, "Speaking of which, when Mrs. Cui and Mrs. Fan entered the mansion, I haven't rewarded anything yet." It just so happens that Concubine Qiao has also entered the mansion, so everyone will get together and reward them together. ”

Peppermint immediately came up with a tray.

Lu Ruoqing pointed, "The three-tailed phoenix hairpin with red gold and rubies in the middle is for Concubine Qiao, the hairpin with cloisonné enamel and emerald on the left is for Mrs. Cui, and the hairband with red gold and purple jade on the right is for Mrs. Fan." ”

The three concubines took the things together and thanked them in unison, "Thank you princess for the reward." ”

Lu Ruoqing said again: "A few girls in the autumn cut, each of them with a carved golden hairpin, take it all their own." ”

Jian Qiu and the others were stunned.

Unexpectedly, they could also get the princess's reward, so they were naturally overjoyed.

Accept the reward together with sincere fear, "Thank you princess for the reward." ”

Lu Ruoqing smiled and said: "It's about to be the New Year, I want the people in the sewing room to make some new clothes for you, I'll ask the girl to move all the materials over, and wait for each to pick one." ”

The reputation of virtue that can be bought with money still has to be done.

Mint takes the little girls out.

Soon, a table of brocade materials was brought one after another, which was as gorgeous as colors.

Lu Ruoqing was very gentle, "What do you like, pick it." ”

Mint briefly said the rules, "I have prepared four sets of new clothes for Concubine Qiao, two sets for the two ladies and one set for the three girls." ”

All of you here are people with good eyes.

Everyone was humble, and naturally let Concubine Qiao choose first.

Qiao Ying was not polite.

She first picked up a brocade with gold and cloud patterns, and said: "This is a blouse, with a garnet red flowered skirt underneath, and it looks festive to wear during the New Year." ”

I also chose a goose yellow material.

"This is a jacket, with a moon-white skirt, no embroidery, just pick a thin gold thread, and you don't have to be too fancy to wear it every day."

At the end, I want a set of peach pink and a set of lotus pink.

---- are all fresh and delicate colors.

Lu Ruoqing smiled, "Concubine Qiao is very good at dressing up. ”

Qiao Ying said, "Where? I think the princess is the one who really knows how to dress up, and when she wears it casually, she can't take her eyes off it. ”

Lu Ruoqing's smile deepened, "I didn't expect you to be a sweet sister." ”

Then, it was the turn of the two ladies to choose.

Mrs. Fan repeatedly gave in, and Mrs. Cui politely picked it first.

She chose light bean green and autumn fragrant green, both of which are low-key and elegant colors, which match her bearing.

Mrs. Fan chose a dark purple material, which was a little old-fashioned.

Lu Ruoqing slightly hooked the corners of her mouth.

I knew in my heart that Mrs. Fan was because Yindie made a mistake, and she was also implicated, so she acted carefully.

I didn't expose it to my face.

Seeing that the scene was almost gone, he said: "After talking for a long time, everyone must be tired, go back." ”

Qiao Ying asked, "Then the princess is free, can I come to talk to the princess?" ”

As soon as these words came out, the other concubines all had a little strange expressions.

Is Concubine Qiao really innocent and wants to talk to the princess? Or do you want to take the opportunity to meet His Highness?

I'm afraid it's probably the latter.

Because the room was suddenly quiet for a moment, the atmosphere was a little weird.

Concubine Qiao looked puzzled and hesitated, "Did I say something wrong?" Why doesn't everyone speak? ”

"Nope." Lu Ruoqing smiled, "When I turn around, I'll call you, as well as Mrs. Cui and Mrs. Fan, and go to the back garden to enjoy the snow and see the plum blossoms." ”

"Okay, then I'll wait." Qiao Ying responded crisply.

Lu Ruoqing didn't say anything more.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Cui hesitated and refused to leave.

Lu Ruoqing raised her eyebrows, "Something?" ”

Mrs. Cui smiled, "It's that there are two palace maids around me, and there is only one by Mrs. Fan's side, so I feel a little unsure." ”

"Oh? What are your thoughts? Lu Ruoqing's eyes flickered.

Mrs. Cui replied: "It just so happens that Concubine Qiao has entered the mansion, so it is better to send a girl to serve Concubine Qiao." ”

Lu Ruoqing smiled but didn't smile, "Then you want to send Huichun?" Or do you want to send cut autumn? ”

Mrs. Cui was a little stunned when she heard this.

She just thought about sending Huichun away, but she didn't think that the princess might also send Jianqiu away.

But now, it certainly can't be said that she wants to stay with Jianqiu.

Mrs. Cui hurriedly said: "Either one, the princess can appoint one, or Concubine Qiao can choose one." ”

She thought about it, if Jianqiu was selected to serve Qiao Ying, it would be regarded as an eyeliner.

Except for her reckless personality, there is no big problem.

Lu Ruoqing said: "Then let Concubine Qiao choose." ”

Mrs. Cui beckoned and called Huichun and Jianqiu in.

Qiao Ying looked at it for a moment and asked, "Who is Huichun?" Who is Jianqiu? ”

"Slave Painted Spring." Huichun replied first, looked at Mrs. Cui and Jianqiu, and her eyes were a little complicated.

"Slave maid cut autumn." Jian Qiu didn't have any expression.

The corners of Qiao Ying's mouth hooked, pointing to Huichun, "It's just you, I see that you look very festive." ”

Huichun didn't dare to agree directly.

Instead, he looked at Lu Ruoqing and waited for the show.

Lu Ruoqing looked at the few people in front of her with interest.

Eharu's expression just now seemed to be obviously aware that he was going to be sent away.

In other words, she has a bad relationship with Mrs. Cui, and it is even very likely that she is disliked.

And Jianqiu didn't have any expression at all, obviously she just didn't want to leave.

Qiao Ying must have seen it.

That's why I chose Eiharu and found a reason to look festive.

----'re all smart people.

Lu Ruoqing was too lazy to continue watching the play.

She raised her hand kindly and said with a smile: "Since you have chosen, let's all step down." ”

"The concubine is retired."

"The slave and maid are gone."

A room full of concubines went out.

Mint muttered: "It's gone, the peach and willow green squeezed a room, and it was dazzling." ”

Lu Ruoqing sighed and said: "The New Year is coming soon, until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there are still people who have to meet, and bear with this period first." ”

When it was dark, Xiao Shaoxuan came back from outside.

Having dinner with Lu Ruoqing as usual, chatting about the situation in Mobei and the capital, and completely ignoring the matter of Concubine Qiao Ying, as if it had nothing to do with him.

Lu Ruoqing was naturally happy not to mention it.

Xiao Shaoxuan said: "Now that Mobei is still stable, Tubo's vitality is greatly damaged, and there is Loulan to restore the country, so it can't make trouble for the time being." ”

"It's good if you can't make a fuss." Lu Ruoqing nodded, "Otherwise, there will be a war, the soldiers will be killed and wounded, and the people will be displaced." ”

Xiao Shaoxuan chuckled, "It's good that Babutai is dead, as soon as he, the eldest prince, dies, the other brothers are not convinced and are fighting among themselves, hoping that they will make as much trouble as possible." ”

Lu Ruoqing smiled, "Yes, it's a blessing for the Central Plains." ”

Xiao Shaoxuan took a sip of tea and moistened his throat.

Then he said: "As for the recent movements in the capital, I have been letting Ti Ying send people to keep an eye on it, there is no major event for the time being, and some gossip is not worth paying attention to." ”

Lu Ruoqing was still not at ease.

She said: "Others criticize me for a few words, and I don't take it to heart if there is no evidence." However, I always feel that Murong Changya is not so easy to give up, so it is better to be more vigilant. ”

Then I felt that it was almost the New Year, and it was not interesting to say these bad words.

Therefore, he smiled: "Let's not talk about these things first, have a good New Year, next year must be a new year." ”

Xiao Shaoxuan stood up and took off his robe, and said, "Okay, go to bed early." ”

Lu Ruoqing's eyes flickered slightly.

Actually, except that Xiao Shaoxuan suddenly kissed her before, and then he became His Royal Highness the King of Zhenbei with an iceberg face.

Although they sleep in the same bed at night, they also sleep on their own quilts, which are not related to each other.

Speaking of which, Lu Ruoqing was a little worried.

She was afraid that his amnesiac ice bump would finally heat up a little and cool down again.

"What is the princess thinking?" Xiao Shaoxuan asked.

"Your Highness, have you dreamed of anything other than the things you dreamed about on the battlefield that day? Or think of something else? Lu Ruoqing asked cautiously.

"Nope." Xiao Shaoxuan shook his head, "I haven't dreamed of anything else after that." ”

"Oh." A hint of disappointment flashed in Lu Ruoqing's eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll remember it slowly." This time, Xiao Shaoxuan comforted her.

Lu Ruoqing was also embarrassed to be sentimental.

I could only pretend to be relaxed and smile: "Yes." I also think that since His Highness can remember a little bit, it is a good start, and the rest of the memories will also be remembered, it is only a matter of time. ”

"Sleep, it's not early." Xiao Shaoxuan said.

"Hmm." Lu Ruoqing got into the quilt and lay down, but she didn't fall asleep.

She hesitated for a moment and said, "The day after tomorrow is Chinese New Year's Eve'er, I want to have a reunion dinner, and when the time comes, I ...... call the side concubines and the ladies." ”

"Okay." Xiao Shaoxuan simply responded.

"............" Lu Ruoqing couldn't help but turn her face to look at him.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Shaoxuan pretended not to understand, but at the end, he couldn't help but smile playfully in his eyes, "I can see it, princess, are you jealous?" Right. ”