"The county lord is not a bad person, he won't tell the truth!" Qiu Ziyao looked up at Baili Lan and said firmly, "The county lord will keep the secret for Zi Yao, right?" ”

"It's okay if you want me to keep it a secret for you, but you have to promise me one thing."

"No problem, county lord, you say."

"Recently, the Queen Mother has been unwell and depressed all day long. Therefore, I want you to cut a unique pattern and send a bonsai to the Queen Mother to make a happy face. ”

"Ziyao thought it was something difficult, it was very simple. Just two days ago, I raised a pot of jade comfrey, which can produce two kinds of flowers, green and purple, the Queen Mother doesn't like these two colors, it should win the Queen Mother's like. ”

"Ziyao is really an interpretive flower," a slightly cool fingertip crossed Qiu Ziyao's cheek, and Baili Lan said with a smile. It's just a smile between the eyebrows, but it doesn't reach the bottom of the eyes.

***

In the majestic Kunning Palace, because of the babbling of children, it is a little more approachable, and even the cold wind in winter is stained with a trace of warmth.

Looking at the dough-like villain in front of her waving her chubby arms, the Queen Mother couldn't help but show a long-lost smile, stretched out her hand to tease it, and saw that the little prince opened his lips and held it regardless of it, which made everyone around him laugh.

"Is this little one hungry? Let the nurse carry it and feed it. ”

Seeing that the Queen Mother seemed to be a little tired, Concubine Jin hurriedly asked the nurse next to her to take the child away, and then carefully stared at the change in the Queen Mother's expression.

It seems that there is nothing gloomy.

With such a cognition, Concubine Jin was relieved a lot, and the heart that she had been holding on to was finally let go. But before she could continue to compliment the Queen Mother, she heard a lazy and charming voice.

"The Queen Mother is so lively today, fortunately, Lan'er came today and made a lot of fun!"

When the Queen Mother heard the sound, she saw that Baili Lan was wearing a pink embroidered robe with gold silk, and a velvet white cloak outside.

"Lan'er isn't in time for now." The Queen Mother beckoned to Baili Lan and said, "The little prince just came, it's very cute, you really should take a look, so let the mourning family hug you and Chen'er's child as soon as possible." ”

Hearing this, Baili Lan lowered her eyebrows and smiled.

Seeing that Baili Lan didn't seem to find herself, Concubine Jin said with a smile on the side, "I haven't seen her for many days, and this Princess Chen seems to be getting more and more beautiful." It's really thrillingly beautiful, this prince Chen is really a blessed person! ”

Bai Lilan slowly raised her head, stared at Concubine Jin with ulterior motives, and said paradoxically, "There are more blessed people in this world than Prince Chen." What does it mean that there is a sky outside the sky, and that's roughly it. ”

What Bai Lilan said was too vague, which made Concubine Jin a little confused, she looked at Bai Lilan suspiciously, and was waiting for her next sentence to explain, but she didn't want people to twist their heads and talk to the Queen Mother again.

"Imperial grandmother, imperial grandmother, why didn't you inform Chang'an that Ziyao is here?" I don't know where Princess Chang'an got the news, but when she heard that Ziyao had entered the palace, she hurried over. Two girls of the same age bumped into each other and chattered as if they had endless words.

"Ziyao, present the things given to the Queen Mother, and go play with the princess."

"And something for the mourning family?"

Holding a pot of bonsai blooming with purple and green flower bulbs, Qiu Ziyao squatted down obediently and said respectfully, "This pot is jade purple grass, which is auspicious for jasper and purple qi from the east." Ziyao hopes to take this opportunity to wish the Queen Mother good health and happiness. ”

"Good, good!" Listening to Qiu Ziyao's auspicious words, the Queen Mother felt very comfortable. Hurriedly asked someone to take the jade purple grass and said, "The mourning family originally thought that Ziyao was also the county lord and should be taught by the royal heirs. It's a coincidence that today, Mrs. Sun, who taught the princess, is in the palace, and Chang'an took Ziyao to meet Mrs. Sun, and let both of you learn from him in the future. ”

Princess Chang'an thought to herself that it would be good to be accompanied by Qiu Ziyao in her boring study life in the future. But Qiu Ziyao was a little worried, afraid that she would be stupid and not learn well, so that her brother would be ridiculed. However, Bai Lilan was satisfied with this result, and it was of course a good thing for her to be able to arrange more eyeliner in the palace.

The two children ran out of Kunning Palace together, giggling, although there was no restraint of manners, but it showed the unique vitality and publicity of children at this age, so that the lifeless Kunning Palace was also stained with a trace of vitality.

Seeing that the children were leaving, Mama Su brought a bowl of soup and medicine to the Queen Mother, and said, "Queen Mother, it's time to take medicine." ”

Looking at the medicine bowl, the Queen Mother couldn't be happy, her expression was sad, and she frowned and drank it.

Seeing the Queen Mother frowning bitterly, Baili Lan motioned for the spring breeze to serve a plate of candied fruit, and said with a smile, "The Queen Mother also said that Lan'er came unfortunately, this is not the Zhang Guozi that I just bought on North Street, just to relieve the Queen Mother's bitterness." ”

Although this fruit is a cheap thing, it is a favorite of the nobles and the common people in Bac Ninh. This 100-year-old shop has a unique taste and is not expensive, attracting many people to queue up every day to buy it. If you go late, you will get a sentence "The goods are sold out, please be early tomorrow". As the saying goes, scarce things are expensive, and this hard-to-get Zhang fruit has also become a hot commodity.

Let Mama Su take the fruit, the Queen Mother couldn't wait to stuff one in her mouth, and in an instant, the sweet smell filled her mouth, relieving the unbearable bitterness.

"Lan'er still knows how to be considerate. The mourners need these things right now! The medicine prescribed by the Imperial Doctor in the past few days is extremely bitter, and it is simply unbearable! Fortunately, there are things to alleviate today, and in the future, the mourning family can let Mama Su also buy some, so that the mourning family does not have to endure so hard. ”

"Where did the Queen Mother say, if needed, Lan'er would send someone in every day, why let Mama Su go on this trip." Baili Lan said with a smile, "Besides, it is a blessing for our courtiers to make the Queen Mother smile, and I hope that the Queen Mother will give Lan'er such an honor." ”

Bai Lilan's words made the Queen Mother extremely comfortable to hear, and she smiled again and again and praised Bai Lilan for being smart and sensible. It's just that these words of praise are not so comfortable in the ears of Concubine Jin.

Originally, Concubine Jin Guifei brought the little prince to Kunning Palace today in order to please the Queen Mother, hoping that the Queen Mother would like the little prince so that she could seek more power for her son in the future. But as soon as Baili Lan came, she attracted all the eyes, making everyone completely ignore her existence! Thinking of this, Concubine Jin stared at Baili Lan with hatred, hating that she couldn't make this woman disappear immediately!

"Concubine Jin, Concubine Jin?"

woke up suddenly, Concubine Jin looked at the Queen Mother in confusion, not knowing what was going on.

Seeing that what she said was ignored, the Queen Mother was displeased and said, "Why, are the words of the mourning family so annoying?" ”

"No, no, the concubine was worried about the little prince just now, so she was in a daze, please forgive the queen mother." Concubine Jin was busy with a smile and said sweetly.

Baili Lan saw that the Queen Mother was still a little concerned, so she continued, "Lan'er heard that the little prince is smart and cute, and I think that as a mother, Concubine Jin will love the little prince very much, and if she doesn't see her for a while, she will definitely miss it." The Queen Mother, a first-time mother, should be like this. ”

After Bai Lilan mentioned it, the Queen Mother remembered the happy and satisfied mood when she was pregnant with the eldest prince, her face couldn't help but soothe, and the corners of her mouth smiled, "This woman, only when she gives birth to a child and becomes a mother can she be considered a real woman." Holding his own flesh and blood in his arms and watching him grow day by day, that kind of feeling is really incomparable to anything in this world! After speaking, the Queen Mother looked at Concubine Jin, her eyes were full of love and understanding, "Concubine Jin has also worked hard, the first time to take care of the child, be cautious, and lest you take care of it inadequately." If there is anything too busy in the future, I will come to mourn here, Mama Su is experienced, so I can help take care of it. ”

Concubine Jin was a little flattered. Since she was pregnant with the prince, the Queen Mother's attitude towards her has been polite and distant, and she has never cared for her from the bottom of her heart like today. And the reason why the Queen Mother has such a change is because of Bai Lilan's words, which makes Concubine Jin's attitude towards Bai Lilan tangled again.

"Speaking of which, everyone has seen the little prince, but Lan'er hasn't seen it, it's a pity." Bai Lilan looked at the Queen Mother, and at the same time revealed a sense of regret.

"What's so difficult about this, you can go to Concubine Jin and take a look at it later." The Queen Mother smiled and waved her hand and said, "That child is chubby and cute, and when you see it, you will definitely like him!" ”

Originally, Concubine Jin still wanted to find some excuse to resign from Baili Lan's visit. But when the Queen Mother said this, when it came to her mouth, she could only swallow it. Concubine Jin smiled reluctantly, "It just so happens that Princess Chen hasn't come to sit with me for a few days, so it's better to go with me in a while, I think the little prince should be almost full, and he wants to have a good time." ”

Seeing that Baili Lan and Concubine Jin were "talking very happily", the Queen Mother couldn't help but say with relief, "The mourning family is old, and I hope to see you in harmony in my lifetime, which is more precious than any delicacies from the mountains and seas, brocade clothes and gorgeous clothes." When they are fine, they all bring their children to mourn the family, and when they see you, the mourning family does not feel that they are old. ”

"Yes." Concubine Jin and Baili Lan responded in unison.

"Okay, the mourning family's medicine is coming up, and it's so tired, you should retreat first."

Seeing the Queen Mother hiding her face and yawning, Baili Lan bowed and bowed, and then withdrew from Kunning Palace with Concubine Jin.

Without the Queen Mother by her side, Concubine Jin returned to her arrogant demeanor, her chin was raised high, and she said in an arrogant tone, "Presumably Princess Chen has been out for so long and is tired, so let's go back to the palace and rest first." Oh, by the way, don't forget the county lord Ziyao, she may still be at Princess Chang'an, you can send someone to let you know. ”

"I haven't seen the little prince yet, how can I be tired." Bai Lilan looked at Concubine Jin quietly, and then walked straight in front of Concubine Jin with a leisurely gait. After walking a few steps away, Baili Lan found that Concubine Jin was still standing in place, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and asked, "What, what happened to Concubine Jin in Kunning Palace?" It's okay, I can accompany you to find it, just ask the Queen Mother, how should I hold the little prince so as not to hurt him, after all, she is an old man with a lot of experience, right? ”