Chapter 357: Clues
During the last Hundred Flowers Banquet, Jiang Xinyu took over this job, so she naturally knew how difficult these family members were. And there are so many things that she wishes there was less trouble. As a result, the Queen Mother did not let her go.
Several concubines came with the palace maids, Lanxiu Palace, and Mama Gui brought the minister's family members to this palace to wait for a while.
Those who can enter the palace to participate in Nangong Tian's birthday banquet are naturally the family members of the officials, and they naturally understand etiquette and everything, and they all have elegant postures and speak softly. After Jiang Xinyu saw the people inside, he somewhat understood what the Queen Mother meant by letting them come and receive these people.
Many of these people are young girls in their prime, and the sound of Yingying is rippling in Lanxiu Palace. And Mama Gui just stood quietly aside, and she wouldn't take the initiative to open her mouth if no one asked her questions. However, she still had some joy in her eyes when she watched this group of warblers singing and dancing. Because she thinks that some of these people will become concubines in the harem in the future, and they will naturally have children and reproduce for Nangong. Nangong Tian was grown up by her, and didn't she treat Nangong Tian like a son in her heart.
Many interested women had inquired before entering the palace, and knew that this grandmother was the person who served the emperor, so they temporarily collected their temper and wanted to leave a good impression on this grandmother. Even if you wait a little long, you can't complain, maybe this is someone else testing everyone. So not only did he have no complaints, but he also wanted to show his talents from time to time and wanted to get the blue eyes of Mama Gui.
Those elderly family members naturally don't take care of these, they have their own circle of friends, and they don't feel that the time is long.
Most of these people were sitting here an hour before the ceremony began, and no matter how hard they were, they couldn't be active all the time. So when Concubine Jiang Xinyu came in, she didn't see the young ladies pretending to be in a posture.
"Concubine Yue, Concubine Xue, Concubine Li, Concubine Li, auspicious." Mama Gui was the first to spot a few people. So he greeted him.
"Well, Mama Gui!" Concubine Yue didn't dare to slack off on the people around Nangong Tian, but she didn't have any sincerity. After all, she felt that she really didn't need to tie up such a minion. But there was indeed a smile on her face, because Mama Gui put her in front of Concubine Xue when she called them, although it was just a small matter, but Concubine Yue's depressed mood just now was relieved.
Jiang Xinyu didn't say anything, but she also smiled at Mama Gui, and her smile was much more sincere than that of Concubine Yue. After all, Mama Gui once stayed in the Fragrance Hall for a short time. I used to be my own person.
As for Concubine Li, she just pouted and didn't say anything, and many people set their eyes on this concubine who was gone. Thinking about whether to wait for a chat to start with Concubine Li.
"See Concubine Yue, Concubine Xue, Concubine Li!" The ladies present also stood up and saluted Jiang Xinyu. As for the order of the salutation, it is not according to Mama Gui's call, anyway, in this case, it is not their fault that they make mistakes.
The three of them sat in the positions they had prepared for a long time. Jiang Xinyu's position is similar to Concubine Yue's, and Concubine Li's position is naturally below the two. This also shows the current situation in the palace.
"Get up." Although Concubine Yue looked at her position a little dissatisfied, this did not prevent her from speaking first and finding a dominant position.
"Xie Niangniang!"
Concubine Li sat safely in her own position, although she was not as tall as Concubine Yue, at least she surpassed the others present.
But Concubine Li's personal palace maid looked at such a differential treatment, and suddenly felt very uncomfortable. It's obviously the same concubine, why do you want to do this. Even if Concubine Li has no backstage, as long as the concubine position has not been abolished, isn't it the same. The heart of the personal palace maid was full of unwillingness. looked at Shaoqing, who was standing beside Jiang Xinyu, and was even more unwilling. That girl, did you still let her bully her before? Now she is with her master, but she is on the top of her master, which leads to her being under Shaoqing.
Shaoqing didn't notice such a jealous look. Instead, looking at the flowers, I felt a little nostalgic in my heart.
Concubine Yue first took full advantage of her concubine's momentum, and when her chin was raised, she had a sense of domineering.
"Today is the emperor's birthday, and everyone must know it. Everyone is here to attend the emperor's birthday banquet, and they must all be blessed people. ”
"Concubine Yue is right, it's all the emperor's blessing!" A woman quickly replied.
This woman is a member of the Queen Mother's family, and she is not a good person, but she is just the wife of a concubine in the Queen Mother's lineage, and her human nature is used to flattery. I knew that no matter where it was, what era it was, there would not be a few people who flattered and went through the back door, and this woman was able to come this time because of the blessing of the Queen Mother's family. There is no reliance around, so naturally he is flattering to Concubine Yue in every way. There is also her own daughter sitting next to her, and the purpose of coming here today is to think about her daughter's future, obviously, she wants to start with Concubine Yue.
The other women, who had lower eyes, looked annoyed. Annoyed that he had slowed down the woman.
Some people flatter Concubine Yue, and Concubine Yue is naturally happy. Secretly remember the appearance of this woman, it can be regarded as the development of her own subordinates, Concubine Yue realized at this time that the Queen Mother is not the strongest fortress, and it is better to have her own strength, but in the end it is too green, and she doesn't know who to choose better, this woman looks like a wall grass type, and generally people who are on the table are not happy to see her. The general's wife, for example, looked at the woman with a little disdain. By the way, I also fell in love with Concubine Yue.
Everyone else bowed their heads silently, as if they didn't see it.
"Huh." Concubine Yue smiled and looked around at the people below, and also found something strange inside. Isn't there too much of this female one? Could it be that the Queen Mother wants to do something?
The Queen Mother is the one who handles these things, so the list of invitations to the palace banquet in the palace was also set by the Queen Mother herself. Concubine Yue felt that these young women, compared to her no longer so youthful self, were a little flustered in her heart. The composure on his face was gone.
So she didn't speak again, Concubine Yue didn't speak, and the others didn't dare to move forward with their faces, so they had to shut up. There was silence.
"Hongu, see so many young ladies. The ladies are really handsome. can be described as a woman in the boudoir. It's extraordinary. Before the palace came out of the cabinet, I still saw everyone's skills, especially Miss Lu impressed the palace. Jiang Xinyu looked at the somewhat stiff atmosphere. Speak suddenly.
Jiang Xinyu did not enter the palace for a period of time, and indeed at the request of Ziyu and Nangong Tian, he saw some gatherings, and then at least got acquainted with the young lady in the capital.
When the ladies heard Jiang Xinyu praising their daughter, they were all smiling. It was immediately active. wants to show more of his face for his daughter in front of Jiang Xinyu. Among them, it especially includes the mother of Miss Lu mentioned by Jiang Xinyu just now,
"Thank you for the compliment. Don't praise her, she's a little girl. It's far worse than the mother. Niangniang is the first-class in terms of qin, chess, calligraphy and painting, and the little girl is incomparable. ”
And Miss Lu on the side was shy. Jiang Xinyu was speechless. No man is shy. What is the use of doing this with a woman, it is nothing more than to arouse the hostility of others.
Sure enough, the other ladies instantly turned their attention to this Miss Lu. Miss Lu's body twisted awkwardly. It's ridiculous to look shy.
This Miss Lu Jiang Xinyu is impressed. Because her voice is completely baby-like. There are really not many young ladies in the capital who can have this kind of timbre. At the party. Seeing this Miss Lu talking to others, she felt numb. I don't know what it feels like.
Think about the star with such a baby voice in my last life. People are good-looking, and they are easy to push down. Such a star, except for her voice, Jiang Xinyu is indifferent. After all, she was not bad in her last life.
Miss Lu's baby voice is also her characteristic. Jiang Xinyu feels that once a person has characteristics and labels, it is easy to be remembered. You see, isn't that what you're remembering?
Miss Lu stood up to everyone's eyes. It's really tiring to maintain a shy posture. So I still awkwardly returned to my normal sitting position.
"Hmm. That's right, this palace was a first-class at that time, and it really couldn't be compared. Jiang Xinyu agreed with this praise without blushing.
As a result, most of the people below are confused with a capital letter. And a small number of people laughed quietly, including the general's wife. She didn't expect Concubine Xue to be an interesting person. My daughter probably has changed a lot after getting along with her for a long time.
"Yes, yes, yes." Mrs. Lu wiped the sweat from her forehead.
Miss Lu's face also turned pale, and she didn't know what to think about in her heart.
"Since the Queen Mother has let you come, it is to give you a chance. You know what this palace says. ”
Of course, they know. When at home. Since his father and mother received an invitation from the Queen Mother. He began to admonish them with all sorts of explanations. They know how important it is. I was both excited and uneasy.
Excited, how can you not be excited. It's a life-changing decision. The location of the harem is an invincible temptation for those who have ideas in their hearts. You can climb to the sky in one step. Even if the odds are quite low. Nor will I give up.
"The courtiers know!" The ladies spoke, their voices soft and bright.
Concubine Yue reacted at this time. also figured out what the Queen Mother was going to do, and suddenly glared at Jiang Xinyu. What the hell is this woman doing?