Chapter Twenty-Six: Seeing the Driver
After the heavy snow in the twenty-four solar terms, it is the winter solstice, and in the blink of an eye, Dugu Die has been staying in the harem of the Heavenly Empire for more than a month.
Because Emperor Tianwei has always had a dragon body, and because he is busy with state affairs, Dugu Dieyi has never had the opportunity to see Tianyan in person.
Xiushuiju is quite lively during this period of time. From time to time, the queen sent people to send things to show that she, the emperor, was kind-hearted. Concubine Yue was not to be outdone, and a large number of fine silver charcoal alone was sent. Concubine Min would also come to Xiushui Ju from time to time, in the name of Emperor Tianwei, and greeted Dugu Butterfly with cold and warmth.
Since the last time she met Su Zimo, Dugu Die hadn't seen him for half a month. I sent someone to inquire and said that because of his uncle's poor health, he had been living in the Guogong Mansion to take care of him.
Yesterday afternoon, Queen Sun sent a message, saying that Dugu Die entered the palace and was deserted, and few people accompanied her, and at the time of the winter solstice, Dugu Die was specially invited to spend the winter solstice together.
The wind on the winter solstice was a little cold, and Dugu Die, accompanied by Yushu and Yuping, wrapped a heavy cloak, and entered Queen Sun's Feng'an Palace.
As soon as he entered the main hall, Dugu Dieyi was shocked.
In the hall, the princes and grandsons, the concubines and concubines sat in small places, a lively scene.
Seeing Dugu Die inside, Queen Sun affectionately called Dugu Die to her side.
"Princess Xixia, today is the solar term winter solstice of the Celestial Empire. According to the customs of our Celestial Empire, dumplings should be eaten on the winter solstice, otherwise, this winter, people's ears can be frozen into popsicles. ”
As soon as Empress Sun's words were finished, everyone laughed. Even if people eat dumplings and have no thick clothes to keep out the cold, their ears will be frozen. Those who have money and power, even if they don't eat dumplings, can't freeze anywhere.
"The emperor said that you live alone in the harem of the Celestial Empire, and you are too lonely, so I just took advantage of this day to call you here to have a lively time. is about to become the daughter-in-law of our heavenly family, and I will also meet with all the princes, grandsons and concubines. ”
Dugu Die nodded and blessed. "Thank you for the love and mercy of the Emperor and Empress of the Celestial Empire......"
Dugu Dieyi looked at it, and everyone's eyes were completely on her. Not far away, King Duan and King Rui were looking at her, as if they were passing on some news. King Qing sat beside a bunch of princesses, talking boastfully, as if he was blind to the appearance of Dugu Dieyi.
Princess Duan was punished by Queen Sun for bribing the palace people, and she was not allowed to enter or leave the palace for three months. Princess Rui came with King Rui, but Nuno was standing in the corner, and no one paid too much attention to her.
Princess Xin sat next to Wen Zhaoyi and winked at Dugu Dieyi. Dugu Die smiled back at her.
"The princesses, concubines and princesses of our Celestial Empire are all here, only the fifth prince is missing, and his uncle is unwell and can't return to the palace for the time being......"
Empress Sun introduced it, and Dugu Dieyi smiled lightly. and slightly blessed, which can be regarded as a salute to all the princes and princesses.
Everyone also rushed to Dugu Butterfly one by one.
After a while, the eunuch chanted loudly: "The emperor has arrived in ......"
Dugu Dieyi followed everyone to kneel and bow together, and then, Emperor Tianwei appeared in front of everyone wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a cloak of the same color.
"Long live the emperor, long live, long live, long live......"
"Long live the father, long live, long live, long live......"
Emperor Tianwei took off the cloak under him, and Gonggong Cao took it easily. "Let's all be flat......"
And they got up and sat down. Emperor Tianwei's eyes looked at Dugu Dieyi, and between Dugu Dieyi's eyebrows and eyes, he was quite similar to the first emperor of Western Xia.
"Princess Xixia, can you still adapt to these days of living in the harem?" Emperor Tianwei asked Dugu Die with concern.
Dugu Dieyi got up and replied: "If you go back to the emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty, Dieyi is very suitable for living in the harem. The queen mother and the queen concubine are very caring for Dieyi, and Dieyi has already regarded the Celestial Empire as her home. ”
This is a good reply, and it invisibly praised all the mothers. I have to say that in surviving in the harem, people who can talk have a certain advantage.
"That's good, you live here well, and I am worthy of my old friend. I have not been in good health lately, and I have not officially summoned the Western Xia envoys. After a few days, when my health was better, I summoned the envoys of Western Xia to meet me. You also take this opportunity to take a good look at the excellent sons and daughters of our Celestial Empire. If you like it, just say it to me. ”
Dugu Dieyi answered: "Thank you for the love of the Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty." ”
Emperor Tianwei stretched out his hand, took Queen Sun's hand, and sat on the first place: "Today is the winter solstice, they are all a family, there is no need to be formal, let's sit down separately." ”
As soon as Emperor Tianwei gave the order, Princess Xin couldn't wait to step forward and affectionately took Dugu Dieyi's hand. "Father, I want to sit with Princess Xixia......"
Emperor Tianwei nodded: "Xin'er, look at you, and then look at the princess of Xixia, who is also a princess, why is this demeanor very different?" ”
Emperor Tianwei was obviously amusing Princess Le Xin.
Princess Xin was neither angry nor annoyed, she pouted, and replied with Lele: "I don't feel like a princess myself, all of them are favored by my father." My father still blames me...... Hmph......"
Princess Xin's words made Emperor Tianwei smile: "This girl, you yourself are not good, and you blame your father for this mistake, you are sharp-toothed." ”
In Emperor Tianwei's words, all that could not be concealed was his love for Princess Xin. Princess Xin naughtily stuck out her tongue at Emperor Tianwei, which was completely a picture of a father and daughter.
It is no wonder that Emperor Tianwei gave birth to four sons, and only got a daughter from Princess Xin, so she naturally became a daughter slave. The favor of Princess Xin completely exceeds the favor of those sons.
Everyone sat down, and the palace people brought dumplings and wine and food, and everyone ate them. When Princess Xin took care of Dugu Dieyi, she was very careful. I wish I could send all the delicious food to Dugu Dieyi's plate.
In the previous life, Dugu Dieyi married Duanwang as a side concubine early, and the contact with Princess Xin was not too much. I don't know much about her person, but in this life, I have been in contact with a lot, but I think Princess Xin's casualness makes people feel cute.
The person sitting opposite Dugu Dieyi was Princess Rui Li Ying'er. From the time Dugu Dieyi entered the door to the present, she has never said a word. It's like a cloud of air, and the sense of presence is very low.
Seeing Princess Xin communicating with Dugu Dieyi so affectionately, the corners of her eyes revealed a burst of jealousy. It is good to say that she is also Princess Rui, the wife of Prince Rui, and she is Princess Xin's sister-in-law.
Then again, in her opinion, not only Princess Xin stammered Dugu Dieyi, but even her own mother-in-law and husband also showed all kinds of goodwill to Dugu Dieyi. This feeling greatly ignited her jealousy.
When Princess Xin added another piece of meat to Dugu Dieyi, Princess Rui, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly covered her mouth and retched violently.