Chapter 10: Late Spring is Hard to Fight

The news that came one after another, whether it was the birth of the prince or the rout of Daqi, was so shocking! Presumably the palace is about to turn the sky upside down now, but I don't know if it's because of the lag of news in the summer palace, or because the waterfront pavilion environment is too quiet, no matter how big the news is, it is difficult to stir up waves in Su Mi's heart, and I can't feel the kind of solemn and treacherous momentum in the harem.

The short life seems to be like the flow of water on the side of Lingyan Pavilion, and no matter how big a stone is, it is difficult to make a disturbing sound. The upheavals of those heavy and powerful countries are like flowing water calmly, and one can watch them flow slowly with a lazy mind.

Looking back on this month's life, Su Mi suddenly realized that it was the rare leisure and relaxation since she entered the palace, perhaps it was the excessively beautiful scenery that had worn down her will.

Now, the majestic vermilion palace gate slowly comes into view, and the long palace walls with no end on both sides are gradually approaching. The chariot finally drove into the deep palace gate again, and the chariot rolled on the white marble floor of the palace, making a regular and familiar sound.

Su Mi's mood fluctuated, and a long-lost sense of tension dominated her again. Although he understood that whether it was the palace or this imperial city, it was the same place and the same power, but the air in this palace made Su Mi feel a kind of unwarranted tension and courage.

Qi Long got out of the chariot and hurried to the Qianqing Palace to summon the envoys and officials of the front line. Su Mi and the concubines of each palace went back to the palace to rest on their own.

"Mother, take a rest. It's been a hard journey. Entering Caiwei Palace, Mi Qing saw that Su Mi's face was a little tired. Said.

This journey back to Beijing is not as leisurely as when I go. Qi Long was so anxious that he ordered him to hurry up, and he rushed back in a day and a half, which originally took three days to travel slowly.

"No, let's wait until the evening. Su Mi sat in front of the dresser, tidied up a little, and then stood up, "Come with me to Xifu Palace." I'm going to take a look at Concubine Liu. ”

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Xifu Palace is still rich and luxurious, with golden buildings and gorgeous flowers. Even the people who were sent to the underground palace were dressed up a little more luxuriously than other palaces.

Seeing Su Mi's chariot, naturally a female officer in charge greeted her.

"Where's the concubine?" Su Mi asked casually.

"Niangniang went to Hanyan Palace to visit the little emperor. The clever palace man replied.

"Well," Su Mi said, "This palace is here to take a look at His Royal Highness the Little Prince, is Concubine Liu okay?" ”

"Concubine Liu and the little prince have been doing well recently......" The palace maid said the latest situation of Qiyan, while introducing Su Mi to the side courtyard of Xifu Palace.

A simple small courtyard layout also has a unique flavor, although it doesn't look as exquisite and elegant as Su Mi's. However, the construction of Xifu Palace is far more exquisite and unique than Caiwei Palace, and even the side courtyard is atmospheric and luxurious.

The little girl at the door saluted and set up the curtain, and Su Mi entered the room.

Liu Qiyan was lying on the bed, with a soft red brocade futon spread out under him, and a thin blanket was tightly placed on his body in the hot summer weather. There are large vats of ice cubes in the four corners of the room, which are cool and refreshing.

I saw Su Mi come in. Qiyan's face showed surprise: "My sister is here, it's been a long time, and now my sister has arrived at the summer palace, I thought I wouldn't be able to see my sister until two or three months later." ”

"After hearing such great news, how could I not hurry back to see this little prince. Su Mi smiled, and walked forward to hold down Qiyan, who wanted to get up: "Your body is still empty." Now don't work these rituals. I heard that my sister really suffered a lot at that time. Are you okay now? ”

Su Mi looked at her face carefully, although it was covered with powder, it could still be seen that there was a faint sallowness in it, it seemed that this time the production was really energetic.

"I suffered a lot, but for him, everything was worth it. Qiyan lay back on the bed and turned her head to look at the child next to her with a smile.

Su Mi's gaze moved with her, and a new baby cot was erected next to the bed, and the futon with gold and silver thread was wrapped in a pink and tender little thing, made of pink and jade. When I look at it, I feel kind and like.

Su Mi's eyes couldn't help but show joy.

Qiyan gestured slightly. The palace man who served next to him picked up the child. Su Mi took it and hugged it in his arms, only to feel as if he was holding a soft little animal. It makes people feel pity and love, and a sweet and warm joy naturally overflows the heart.

Su Mi sat down on the bed sideways, and the two teased the baby, the child was sleepy, and he was a little tired after playing for a while. Su Mi handed over the child in her arms to the palace people, and there was still a faint reluctance in her eyes.

Qiyan suddenly asked, "Sister, is the emperor back?" ”

"It's back. Su Mi said casually.

"My sister came to me as soon as she returned to the palace, and she was tired along the way. I heard that now the emperor and his sister are inseparable, and all the sisters in the harem are very envious. Qiyan suddenly laughed.

Su Mi said with a smile: "Even if the whole palace sisters come to envy me, I want to envy you." The emperor's heir is more than any favorite, so that the emperor is worried about it. ”

"Hmm. Qiyan nodded a little depressedly, and then asked with great interest: "By the way, did the emperor mention me when he was in the palace?" ”

When Su Mi heard this, she was stunned, and she suddenly realized that Qi Long rarely seemed to mention other concubines in front of her. Even Qiyan, who was pregnant with a dragonborn, only after the news of giving birth to a child came, the two talked about her a few times. It's just that within a few days, the news of Wang Hao's defeat came, and Qi Long was so anxious, where was he still in the mood to take care of the harem.

Su Mi was thinking about how to answer, but Qiyan had already smiled and said: "My sister is now favored in front of the emperor, but I am afraid that the emperor will never mention other sisters except for sweet words in front of my sister, my sister is really a blessed person." "The demeanor is still natural. But the sourness in it can't be heard.

"My sister is too worried, how can a father not remember his children. For his sister and little prince, the emperor can talk about it from time to time. Su Mi comforted.

"I thought that after the child was born, the emperor would come back to take a look immediately. Qiyan's expression turned gloomy again, and he smiled reluctantly: "It must be that the scenery in the summer palace is too charming, and with my sister by my side, I naturally envy the mandarin ducks and not the immortals." ”

Su Mi knew that she was complaining about the news of the birth of the imperial heir, but Qi Long did not immediately set up a fight to go back to Beijing to visit the child. And now that I have returned to the capital, I have not rushed to Xifu Palace immediately. immediately smiled and comforted: "The emperor is because he has military affairs to deal with, otherwise who else can be more important than a child?" "This time, the consequences of Wang Ludi's defeat were extremely serious, and when Qi Long was on the road, he got the news again that Nan Chen had waved his troops north, pressing forward step by step. Therefore, as soon as Qi Long got out of the car, he hurried to the Qianqing Palace to summon the ministers and deal with military affairs. In the heart of a proud emperor, the imperial heir is of course important. But the ambition to unify the world is more tempting than anything else.

"For his sister, mother and son, the emperor has always been thinking about it, but the summer palace is far away, it is inconvenient to walk in summer, and the emperor is busy and hard, so he has to temporarily entrust the queen and the concubine to take care of it. Su Mi explained.

"My sister really knows the emperor's intentions. Alas. It's not like me, these days when I have children, let alone being favored, the emperor just came over three or five times a month, asked two words about food, clothing, housing and transportation, and left. Sometimes, I really feel that if it weren't for the fact that there was a child in my belly, the emperor would have forgotten about me. Qiyan said sarcastically.

Su Mi sighed secretly, once the harem concubine is pregnant, she will not be able to accept favor for more than a year, including pregnancy and sitting. Even if it is a concubine among the favors. Who could have predicted what it would be like a year from now? In a year's time, no matter how deep the affection is, I am afraid that it will slowly fade. So. She simply couldn't have children.

Seeing Qiyan's depressed expression, Su Mi smiled and said: "Where is this, my sister is beautiful, understanding, and pregnant, of course, she is the emperor's heart." A few days ago, the emperor personally summoned the imperial doctor and asked his sister how your body is, whether you eat, wear, and sleep peacefully. ”

A smile welled up in Qiyan's eyes, "My sister has a clumsy appearance, and I will have to promote my sister in the future." ”

Su Mi felt an uncomfortable feeling float up, and her heart felt a little chill.

"But it's not easy to take care of the children in this midsummer weather," Qiyan said with a smile: "Just look at this blanket, it's obviously hot to death, but you still have to cover the ground tightly." ”

"It's been a really hard time. Su Mi smiled: "It's just that how many people in the palace are looking forward to having a sister, and this hard work can't be obtained." ”

"The most unbearable thing is that you can't even spread a mat under your body, speaking of which, my sister has a jade mat for the newly rewarded concubine Xiang by the emperor, right?" Qiyan asked with a smile.

Recently, the southern Xinjiang tribute came over a few Xiangfei jade mats, made of an extremely rare cold jade silk in southern Xinjiang, the nature is cool like jade, the most suitable for use in summer, lying on the skin is cool, no sweat. A total of four tributes were paid, and Qi Long kept one in his own palace, and the Queen Mother was unwell and did not dare to use these cold things, so the remaining three Qi Long gave them to the queen, Ni Guifei and Su Mi.

"Hmm. Su Mi nodded.

Qiyan's eyes drooped slightly, and her envious look flashed.

"If my sister likes it, just bring it to my sister and use it. Su Mi said. Anyway, she lives with Qi Long most of the time, and she doesn't have many chances to use the one in her palace.

"My sister is too polite, how dare I ask for what the emperor gave my sister. Qiyan smiled: "And I'm weak now, I can't afford this." The prince is still young, and he can't use it. ”

Su Mi didn't speak, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, "Qiyan." You are still young and in poor health, do you want to take this child yourself? ”

"Of course, since the emperor has promoted my position to a concubine, of course my sister has to raise her children by herself. Qiyandi's face was a little unnatural.

In the harem, concubines above the rank of concubines can bring the prince. Concubines below the rank of concubine do not have the right to raise the emperor's heirs. The children born were to be raised by high-ranking concubines.

Seeing Qiyan's firm and wary look, Su Mi hesitated for a moment, but still asked: "I once heard gossip at the banquet that when Mrs. Liu came to visit you in the palace, she promised Ni Guifei that she would hand over the child to her to raise and adopt her as an adopted ......son." Su Mi had never heard such rumors, this was actually her idea. She once asked Chen Yan to pass on the message to Liu Quan, and asked Liu Quan to take refuge in the Ni family in order to keep her daughter and children. Liu Quan's actions were also thoughtful, not only bribing the Ni family with a large amount of silver, but also letting his wife enter the palace to express his willingness to dedicate the child to Ni Guifei to her raise. Therefore, with Qiyan's identity and status in the palace, he can have the opportunity to give birth to this child safely.

"This ......" Qiyan smiled unnaturally and said: "It's also my father and mother who have a lot of things, I just thought that my position was too low at that time, according to the rules of the palace." Naturally, it is impossible to raise children. In fact, can the position be gradually improved? And now I'm ......"

"Qiyan," Su Mi's expression became solemn: "You have suffered a lot after giving birth to this child, and I also know that you are reluctant to hand over your biological son to others, but you also know Ni Guifei's temperament, if you go back on your word like this, you will ...... then."

"What about then...... Can she still grab it? Qiyan's voice was instantly raised: "And the emperor has made a decree to hand over our mother and son to her to take care of." If something happens to me, won't the emperor hold her responsible? ”

Su Mi didn't know what to say, now Qi Long values the child well, but it doesn't mean that Qi Long also values the child's mother, remembering that Qi Long can't even remember Qiyan's name clearly in the palace, Su Mi sighed and said: "Now that our Daqi has lost on the battlefield of Nanchendi, the prince of Dingguo, that is, the father of the queen's mother, died in battle." ”

Qiyan looked at Su Mi inexplicably, completely unsure why she said this.

Su Mi continued: "Such a situation shows that the loss of the Wang family is a foregone conclusion. Originally, it was for the sake of the Queen Mother's face. Qi Long may still have some scruples about the Wang family, but now the Queen Mother's condition has ......," Su Mi sighed. Originally, there was the Queen Mother, even if Qi Long doubted that the Queen Mother killed her mother and took her son back then, but because of the righteous name of the word "filial piety", the punishment of the Wang family would not be too much. But I just got the news that the Queen Mother's condition may be a matter of the past few days.

“…… In this way, in the next war, the emperor will inevitably use Ni Yuan, do you know what this means? ”

Qiyan didn't speak, she wasn't stupid, she understood that Su Mi was reminding her that in the future, Concubine Ni would definitely weigh the harem.

"So what?" Qiyan's white teeth bit her red lips, hesitated for a while, she looked up at Su Mi and said, "As long as I recover from my illness as soon as possible, with the emperor's favor for me, I will definitely protect me, so why should my sister worry?" ”

"But ......"

"My sister's favor is incomparable, and if you are so favored, are you afraid that your sister will thin your favor?" Qiyan blurted out sharp words.

Su Mi only felt powerless: "I'm doing this for you......"

"Sister doesn't need to say any more, but my sister forgot, my sister is now the lord of the first house, if you really want to raise the little prince, I am afraid that with the emperor's favor for my sister, I may not hand over the prince to Ni Guifei, maybe I will hand it over to my sister you." Qiyan said indignantly.

Su Mi only felt a trance, in the summer days, the sun outside seemed to be about to breathe fire, dazzling people. But in this far-reaching palace, the sunlight is tightly blocked, and only the crystal ice cubes in the ice buckets on the four corners emit a faint light, gradually dissolving, making the room filled with a cold and wet feeling. Mixed with the smell of ambergris, the moisture sticks to the skin, lingering, cold, cold, and seems to be directly cool to the heart.

"Sister, it's me talking nonsense, don't be angry, it's me who is not good. Seeing Su Mi's face, Qiyan suddenly knew that she had lost her words, and hurriedly took Su Mi's hand and said: "Now that my sister favors the harem, I also have the emperor's heir by my side, and when I recover, in the harem, you and my sisters will work together, can the emperor's favor still fall on others at that time?" ”

Su Mi's smile was almost stiff, and she could only nod her head silently and stiffly.

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Seeing Su Mi's pale face, Mi Qing couldn't help but exclaim, "Niangniang, what's wrong with you?" "Because there is a newborn prince in Qiyan's room, idle people can't enter casually, and she has been waiting outside.

Su Mi didn't answer, and the master and servant walked out of the gate of Xifu Palace.

The sunset was low, revealing a little bit of glow from behind the scaly white clouds on the horizon, and the golden red light dyed the clouds blocking the front into a lovely red color.

Su Mi walked on the way back to the palace, the midsummer wind blew through his clothes, and there was always a sticky and stagnant feeling lingering. It seemed that she was going to sink like this, and it would never be possible to get out of it, Su Mi looked up at the sky, the changing colors occupied her sight, and finally, she asked: "You say, in this world, what will never change?" ”

The voice is ethereal, if there is nothing...

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