"Oh, Queen Mother, this potted plant is really beautiful, what kind of variety is this, it should be quite precious." Lin Guiren was toasting beside the Queen Mother, and with a slight turn of his eyes, he saw a beautiful scenery behind the Queen Mother's long table, which was beautiful, and he couldn't help but be amazed.

Lin Guiren's voice was sharp, and as soon as these words came out, all the ladies and noblewomen looked at the potted plant. It's just that if you don't look at it, everyone is amazed and amazed.

"It's a marigold, it's beautiful! It's just that the colors of marigolds aren't so rich. ”

"You also said that the color of marigolds is not rich enough, how can it be, if you want me to say, it is the legendary bright peony. My lord once went to Master Li and saw that it was also a pot of flowers with the same branches and roots, but the colors were different. It's just that Master Li's bright peonies only have twelve colors, and the Queen Mother has twenty! It seems that the Queen Mother's pot is better! ”

"Is there a more powerful florist in the world than Master Li? That's really our luck in Bac Ninh, and there will be more opportunities to feast our eyes in the future! ”

……

The constant compliments from everyone made Qiu Ziyao blush slightly, and she stirred the handkerchief in her hand a little uncomfortably.

After listening to everyone's admiration, the Queen Mother felt very proud in her heart, until the voice of the argument gradually weakened, and then she said slowly, "This pot of colorful peonies, it is not so legendary, but it was planted by the county lord of Ziyao who had nothing to do, and when he saw that the mourning family liked it, he gave it to the mourning family." ”

"Oh my God, it turned out to be from the hand of the county lord Ziyao! I didn't expect the county lord to have such talent! ”

"This is not surprising, when the county lord Ziyao was in the palace before, his floral talent has been revealed, which has amazed the ladies of the palace. What Li Xianglan, how can it be compared with our Ziyao County Lord! ”

"That's it, the county lord of Ziyao is amazingly talented and talented, which is really a blessing for Beining!"

……

The overwhelming praise rushed to her face, which caught Qiu Ziyao off guard. Faced with a pair of smiling eyes, she felt as if she was hiding behind her brother. Turning around and looking at Qiu Shichang, Ziyao found that her brother was also looking at her, but it was too far away, and she couldn't see what kind of look her brother had in his eyes. Lowering her eyelashes lightly, Qiu Ziyao stabilized her mind, and then raised her head, revealing the brightest smile.

"It's just a thing with an axe, and it's really an honor to be loved by the Queen Mother. But everyone's praise, Ziyao didn't dare to accept it. ”

"Queen Mother, look at how old a person the county lord Ziyao is, he speaks like a little adult. It's really a sight to behold, the more I like it! ”

"Yes, yes, the county lord of Ziyao is also beautiful, or in a few years, the men in the capital will be restless again."

"Concubine Qi is so blessed, not only does she have a caring little padded jacket like Princess Chang'an, but now there is another versatile Ziyao County Lord, I really envy us people!"

……

Qiu Ziyao just said a word, and those women seemed to find a new topic of compliment, as if they were praising Qiu Ziyao on the surface, but in the end, they often meant something else.

Bai Lilan, who was sitting on the side, had been observing Qiu Ziyao's performance. Her shocked and steady attitude made Bai Lilan nod invisibly.

After the dinner, Shu Yichen went back to the palace first because he drank too much. Bai Lilan wanted to talk to Qiu Ziyao alone, so she left late.

Seeing the guests leaving one after another, Qiu Ziyao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She waited for this moment to take off her heavy clothes and return to her original home with her brother.

"Ziyao, you have to come to see me often in the future!" Princess Chang'an reluctantly held Qiu Ziyao's hand, bit her lip and said, "You also promised me that you would teach me flower art, and you are not allowed to break your word!" ”

"Don't worry, when my brother and I are settled, we will come to the palace to find you." Qiu Ziyao smiled, "It's just that the princess should not be lazy, the homework taught to do must be practiced diligently, but be careful, don't cut your hands with scissors, it hurts." ”

"Oops, that time was just accidental, don't use that incident to teach me a lesson every time!" Princess Chang'an frowned unhappily and said, "Who am I, I am Princess Chang'an, such a simple thing will definitely not be difficult for me." Go back and get ready, and think about what you're going to teach me next time. Remember, I don't want to learn too simple, I want to learn floral art that no one can copy! ”

Princess Chang'an's innocence made Qiu Ziyao want to laugh out loud. But if she wants to go home with her brother tonight, she must not let this delicate woman notice it. Restraining her smile, Qiu Ziyao was about to say something, but she found that Princess Chang'an's expression suddenly changed, and her lazy and lazy appearance disappeared completely, like a serious little peacock, trying to exude charm.

"Third sister-in-law!"

Baili Lan nodded to Princess Chang'an, and then said to Qiu Ziyao, "I still have some of your things in my house, do you want to go back with me now to get them, or come another day?" ”

Of course, Qiu Ziyao wanted to stay with Baili Lan for a while, and without thinking about it, she said, "Ziyao wants to be with ......."

"It's too late, Ziyao, let's not disturb the princess's rest, let's go another day." Qiu Shichang didn't know when he stood beside Qiu Ziyao, his voice was indifferent, but no one could question it.

Hearing this, Qiu Ziyao was a little disappointed, but she didn't refute her brother's words, but just said very obediently, "It's Ziyao who is not thoughtful." Then another day, I'm going to visit my sister. ”

Bai Lilan could see Qiu Shichang's indifference and alienation, and seemed to be scrupling about something. Under such circumstances, Baili Lan had no choice but to fulfill Qiu Shichang and let him protect himself.

"Ziyao is too polite, how to say, you also went out from my Chen Palace. Although I can't help you with anything, after all, you can come to me if you need anything in the future. ”

Baili Lan's words finally made Qiu Shichang raise his eyes and look at Bai Lilan thoughtfully.

At this time, Ou Zhilan took Yingge to say goodbye to Concubine Jin, and when she turned around, she found Bai Lilan and the others standing outside the garden, and the atmosphere seemed to be a little tense.

"Hmph, she really deserves to be the first beauty in our Bac Ninh, and when she sees a man, she wants to hook up. Hey, I heard that before this Qiu Shichang was reused by the emperor, it was taken in by your princess. Wouldn't something happen to the lonely men and widows all day? You were stupid at the beginning, you didn't seize the opportunity that was so easy to take advantage of, otherwise would Baili Lan's position as the princess be able to sit so firmly, and you wouldn't have the heart to overturn the case for the Qiu family, and then gain more power! ”

Concubine Jin said as she spoke, her eyes did not forget to observe Ou Zhilan's reaction. But seeing that she had been looking blank, she said unhappily, "Have you listened to what I have to say!" This opportunity is wasted, after all, there is no regret medicine in this world. But in the future, you have to give me some brains, and it is best to drag her off the stage, even if you can't, don't let her sit so comfortably in the position of the princess! Remember, you are not living for yourself now, but also your children! ”

Her eyes moved, and Ou Zhilan seemed to have just woken up from a dream, and nodded in response, "What my cousin said is right, I will pay attention to it in the future." ”

Seeing her stunned appearance, Concubine Jin sighed helplessly and said, "You are just too kind." But what does your kindness bring you? In addition to harm, it is betrayal. Zhilan, you remember your cousin's words, people have no long-term concerns, there must be near-term worries, only if you suppress Baili Lan so that there is no room to turn over, you are the winner! Okay, you are tired today, go back and rest, and you should also focus on Prince Chen on weekdays. His concubines are scarce now, and it is the perfect time for you to conceive an heir. Don't worry, if you are pregnant this time, I will send the grandmother in the palace to take care of you personally. When the time comes, you don't have to be afraid of that Baili Lan, no matter how she calculates, she can't calculate those treacherous and cunning grandmothers! ”

Hearing Concubine Jin say this, Ou Zhilan said in pain and shyness, "But Lord Wang, it's been a long time since I stayed in my courtyard." Cousin, seriously, I really don't know much about men. In the past, when the prince was kind to me, he stayed with me all day long, and he couldn't get rid of me. But now, I can't even see a shadow. Isn't the prince interested in me? ”

"Hmph, men, they all like the new and hate the old, it's normal to have such thoughts. But you just grasped their psychology and dressed yourself up in a new look, so that Prince Chen was both familiar and unfamiliar with you. Also, your eyes have to be changed, which man likes stagnant eyes? You look at Baili Lan's sassy hooves, her eyes look like she wants to speak, and men like her! Therefore, when you see Prince Chen, it is best for your eyes to soften the water and ensure that he is drowned! "Concubine Jin still has a lot of boudoir secrets to teach to Ou Zhilan. But the Queen Mother and the Queen Mother had already left, and she, as a concubine, couldn't delay for too long, so she hurriedly said, "It's inconvenient to speak, or wait for the day when you are free, I am carefully teaching you a few tricks, and I promise to catch Prince Chen!" After finishing speaking, Concubine Jin turned around, followed behind the Queen Mother and others, and left the dinner.

Over there, Baili Lan also said goodbye to Qiu Shichang and the others and was about to leave.

"Sister later!" Ou Zhilan ran a few steps, chased after Baili Lan, and said calmly, "Sister, but you want to go back to King Chen's mansion?" ”

"No, I'm going back to the other courtyard."

"Even if you go back to the other courtyard, you have to go to the side gate of the palace and leave in a carriage, so let's go together."

"Anyway, there is only one way to the side door, if you want to follow, just follow it." After Bai Lilan finished speaking, she didn't look at Ou Zhilan, turned around and walked forward with the four girls.

Looking at the figure stretched by the moonlight, Ou Zhilan didn't have anything else to say, and followed behind Baili Lan in small steps.

The surroundings became quieter and quieter, and it was not until there was no one else that Bai Lilan slowed down, and Ou Zhilan also increased his pace and walked side by side with Bai Lilan.

"It's so late, it looks like Concubine Jin is already planning to use your chess piece again?"

"Well, Concubine Jin has been persuading me not to forget my hatred and to take the position of princess."

With a sneer, Bai Lilan said mockingly, "That stupid woman, she still can't see the development of the situation clearly. Even if she becomes a princess, as long as Su Yichen falls, everything will be a passing moment. ”