midnight

Yue Zhaoyi sat at the round table, staring at the cold meal on the table, stunned.

Rong'er has been standing behind her for a long time, seeing that she still refuses to eat, she wants to wait for the emperor, she can't bear it, and carefully opens her mouth to persuade, "Niangniang, the emperor has gone to Zhongcui Palace, the dishes on this table are cold, the slave maid will call the people to go to the hot now, Niangniang first drink a cup of tea to warm her stomach, Niangniang has always had a serious stomach problem, you can't do without food......

Saying that, Rong'er summoned a few eunuchs and sent them to serve the dishes on the table to be hot, Yue Zhaoyi stopped everyone, looked out the window, the window was already deep, and at a glance, no bedroom was still lit, only her Qiankun Palace was brightly lit, and the tip of Yue Zhaoyi's nose was sour. "Rong'er...... His Majesty...... He's been seeing this palace for more than a month......"

Rong'er lowered her head and motioned for the eunuchs to go down first, she paced forward and gently beat Yue Zhaoyi's back. "Niangniang is relieved for the time being, although the emperor pampers Concubine De, but feng shui takes turns, who knows where this Concubine De can go. The queen mother is the most disgusted with this kind of concubine, and there will always be times when she is unlucky!"

Yue Zhaoyi closed her eyes and clasped her hands. "You're ...... right"

Next. General's Palace

Duan Rubian and the old lady walked in the back garden one after the other, summer is coming, the flowers are in full bloom, and the lotus flowers in the warm pool have also bloomed two or three, and the elegant fragrance fills the air, refreshing people's hearts. The old lady held Duan Rufang's hand and patted the back of her hand with a smile. "Ruyi, you really have a long face for your mother, and now that you are the county lord, our general's mansion has pasted your light!"

Grandmother was serious. Duan Rubian smiled faintly, wearing a crescent moon white shirt that made her appearance more and more prominent, dignified but not arrogant. "To be named the county lord is the favor of the saint, the fourth sister is now the concubine, and it is also the glory of our general's mansion, and the eldest sister is not young, if you can promise a good family, how can you say that it is not to add glory to the general's mansion?"

The old lady suddenly stopped and nodded hurriedly. "Ruyi girl, you really remind the old body, you have been young and young for many years, and you have not yet decided on a family matter, alas, your eldest sister has a high vision, and the people next to you don't look down on it, it seems that I am going to see Rubi, and I can ask about the ......things in the palace."

Duan Rubian smiled, lowered his eyes, and hid the sarcasm in his eyes, Duan Ruhua is so arrogant and empty-eyed, how can he be willing to marry a petty official and a small lord, this snobbish eye of the general's family, finally came out with a talented girl, how can he stop without climbing to a prince.

"In this way, Ruyi thinks that it is a good time to hold a banquet for the eldest sister, and invite some unmarried children of the official family to come and take a look, the eldest sister is not young, and if she doesn't decide on the next family business, I am afraid that she will be criticized, grandmother, do you say?" Duan Rubian asked with a smile.

"Reasonable, reasonable, wait for me to discuss with your father. Wait for the saint's birthday to pass, and look for a good person. The old lady had a wishful thinking in her heart, originally she was more interested in letting Duan Ruhua climb a prince, but the emperor had already ordered the marriage, and only Duan Ruhua was left in the house.

"Hey, it turns out that the third lady and the old lady also took advantage of the good weather to go for a walk——"

The grandfather and grandson were walking, and a coquettish smile came from not far away, and Aunt Zhao twisted her waist and walked over and saluted the two. "The concubine has seen the old lady and the third lady. ”

"Hmm. The old lady waved her hand, "Get up." ”

Duan Rubian looked at the increasingly plump Zhao family, Ying Ying smiled, "I haven't seen you for a few months, Aunt Zhao is becoming more and more beautiful." ”

Zhao covered his lips and smiled, "The third young lady doesn't want to make fun of the concubine, the third young lady is really the moon in the sky, and the concubine is at best that Shashuo, how can she compete with Haoyue?"

"Aunt Zhao's mouth is so sweet. Duan Rubian narrowed his eyes and said coldly, the old lady was not very angry, and glanced at Zhao with a threatening look. "Are you okay? The old body and Ruyi will continue to walk for a while, if you have nothing to do, you can go first. ”

Zhao's face stiffened, and he greeted him with a flattering smile, "The old lady said that she laughed, the concubine also came to visit the garden, and happened to meet the old lady and the third lady." I don't know if the concubine may accompany the old lady and the third lady?"

She said it carefully, and the old lady didn't want to say more. "Alright, keep up. ”

Zhao responded happily and followed the two of them, Duan Rufang glanced at Zhao vaguely, and didn't say anything.

As the sun grew, the three of them sat down in a gazebo in the garden, and the attendant poured tea for the three of them, and then retreated outside the pavilion and waited quietly.

Duan Rubian was silent, quietly sipping the herbal tea in her hand, beside the old lady, Mama Shen was fanning her, the cool breeze blew away a lot of heat, and her irritable heart gradually calmed down. Zhao's gaze stayed on Duan Rujian for a moment, a trace of calculation crossed his eyes, and he smiled and spoke. "Third Miss, the concubine has heard some bad rumors recently, right...... It's about Miss Three, your ......."

Duan Ru raised her eyebrows slightly, calmly put down the tea cup in her hand, and said quietly, "Oh? What kind of bad rumors?"

Zhao Shi didn't look over, there was something unspeakable, and he thought for a moment before speaking. "The concubine heard that not long ago, the prince of the Eastern Evil, Ji Qiongcang, came to our Xiliang, and when he drove to Tianjuli, the carriage was frightened and almost hit the third lady. The people all said that the third lady fell in love with the Eastern Evil Prince at first sight, and she secretly agreed. He also dressed gorgeously to spy on the Eastern Evil Prince when he dined in the Heavenly Curry, and the result was ...... As a result, he was bumped into by Rong Qizi on the spot......"

"Nonsense-" Before Duan Rubian could speak, the old lady slapped the table suddenly, and her gray hair looked very majestic while her complexion was very majestic. "Zhao, the rumors in the market stop at the wise man, you are from my General's Mansion, what is the intention of slandering the eldest lady of the General's Mansion so much, the lord of Dunhe County of Xiliang?

When Mama Shen heard this, she put down the pu fan in her hand, strode forward and slapped Zhao's face fiercely, and scolded in her mouth, "Auntie, there are some things that you can't say, you have to weigh it before you say it, this slap of the old slave is the old lady telling you to have a long memory, auntie, don't hold a grudge......"

"Hold a grudge?" the old lady glared at Zhao viciously. "Do you think the old man has wronged you?"

knew that what she said would be such a consequence, Aunt Zhao was not surprised at all, anyway, the goal had been achieved, Nuo Nuo shook his head. "It's the concubine's broken mouth, which annoys the old lady, and the concubine doesn't dare anymore......"

"Hmph, you go back to your yard for me now, the old body doesn't want to see you-" The old lady gasped and watched Zhao get up from the ground, covering her red and swollen face and staggering away. The old lady stroked her heart and frowned. "Alas, I'm getting old, and I can't stand it anymore when I'm so angry......"

Duan Rubian narrowed his eyes, got up and stepped forward to give the old lady a good breath, and said in a low voice. "Why should grandmother be angry, grandmother also said that rumors stop at the wise, and Ruyi does not take such rumors to heart, so why should grandmother bother. ”

The old lady grabbed Duan Rufang's hand and pulled her in front of her, "Ruyi, this is not just about your reputation, if you are not careful, the entire General's Mansion will be drowned out by this rumor." In fact, what the Zhao family said today, the old body has long wanted to ask you, you tell the old body honestly, do you really like the Eastern Evil Prince?

Duan Rubian lowered his head, his face turned red, but his eyes were cold. The old lady said on her face that it was for her reputation, but in the end, she was not afraid that she would be involved in the General's Mansion, this kind of hypocrisy was really disgusting!

When the old lady saw Duan Rufang's expression, her heart immediately became excited.

To tell the truth, she was not very satisfied with Duan Rufang's marriage to Rong Qi, although the grand occasion of Rong Wangfu in the past was sought after by everyone, but now this Rong Wangfu is almost corroded inside and out, and then there is a puddle of rotten wood, with Duan Rufang's appearance, the position of the crown princess is not a problem, wouldn't it be too much of a loss to marry Rong Qi.

Looking at the situation now, Duan Rubian likes Ji Qiongcang, the prince of the Eastern Evil, if Ji Qiongcang can really take a fancy to her, she will marry the crown princess of the Eastern Evil, and then she will be the queen, then it will be a great help to their general's mansion!

The old lady endured the excitement in her heart, smiled stiffly and patted Duan Rufang's hand, "Ruyi, don't worry, if you really don't like Rong Qizi, the old body will definitely fight for you, your fourth sister is now the concubine in the palace, as long as she discusses it with the emperor, it is not impossible for you to marry the prince of the Eastern Evil......"

"Really?" Duan Rubian glanced at the old lady cautiously. "Grandmother is really willing to help Ruyi marry His Royal Highness the Eastern Evil Prince?"

"Of course!" the old lady straightened her back and smiled with some flattery, "As long as the time comes, Ruyi will remember our general's mansion a lot." ”

"That's natural, if the old lady can fulfill her wishes, Ruyi will definitely not forget the old lady and the general's mansion-" Duan Rubian nodded, there was an endless cold pool under his smile, such a filthy mansion is really annoying, but it doesn't matter, sooner or later this mansion will disappear forever.

==

The envoys of all the nations have arrived at the station. The emperor's birthday banquet is also at the moment, and until today, Duan Rufang's plan is still going well, and she believes that she will show everyone a grand show at this birthday banquet......

Bohol Temple

Duan Linxiu sat down with a group of people, Duan Rujian sat next to the old lady, and Shui and Duan Ruhua sat on the other side.

The two Duan sisters are dressed very eye-catching today, Duan Ruhua is wearing a lilac brocade skirt, the corners of the skirt are embroidered with delicate purple iris, the long black and bright hair is curled into a delicate bun, the tassels collide with her movements, the crisp sound is as pleasant as spring water hitting a stone, the smile is shallow, and the gestures are full of elegance and nobility.

Duan Rubian was wearing a dark red robe, tied with a belt around his waist, and the round vermilion jade hung on his waist, which complemented the clothes. She sat quietly, the scarlet flowers between her eyebrows lined her complexion more and more fair, her eyes were not rippling, deep like a pool of water, her thin lips were pursed, outlining a curved arc, her long hair was shawl, only half of her hair was curled in a bun, and the jade hairpin was inserted into the black hair, as quiet as a virgin.

These two people undoubtedly attracted the attention of everyone in the audience, most of them were focused on Duan Rufang's body, they were used to seeing Duan Ruhua like this, so they were naturally more curious than Duan Rufang.

Duan Rufang straightened the shawl on the crook of his arm, summoned Qinghe, and asked in a low voice. "How's it going to do what I've asked you to do?"

"Miss, don't worry. Qinghe nodded invisibly. "Everything is under control. ”

"Good. Duan Rufang's thin lips opened slightly, spit out two words, then turned his head back, took a glass of wine and drank it, this wine is mellow and not easy to get drunk, it must be a good wine treasured by the emperor, and it tastes a little sweet, Duan Rubian drank two or three glasses and enjoyed it, so he didn't drink it again.

After a while, Rong Qi came.

On such a formal occasion, he was not dressed as casually as usual, a dark brocade robe lined his figure more and more prominently, his black hair was tied up with a jade crown, a white jade hairpin, and there was no expression on his face, only following behind Lao Rong Wang, his appearance was naturally impeccable, so that everyone ignored the purse he tied on the belt for a while, and when everyone noticed, many people lowered their heads and smiled.

Wan Yan was drunk and sat next to him, and when he looked down, he saw the purse he hung on his waist, and the Shenhua brew in his mouth almost didn't spit out. "Rong Qi, you ...... Where did you buy this purse? This embroiderer is really a newcomer, and your eyes were broken when you bought this purse? This purse is clearly worthless. ”

After Yan drunk and said, he was about to pull his purse, but before his hand touched it, the white jade wine glass on the table was poured, and it struck his wrist with a gangfeng.

Wan Yan drunk immediately dodged, but was still knocked on the wrist by the cup wall, and in an instant, the whole arm was numb, and Wan Yan drunk's face froze, "Rong Qi, don't you just have a purse, you won't do it with me!"

He gritted his teeth, his tone was a little angry, Rong Qi glanced at him coldly, looked down at his arm, and said lightly. "If you still want your hand, don't touch this purse......"

Wan Yan drunk gasped, and watched Rong Qi calmly take a new wine jug and glass from the eunuch's hand and slowly sip it, and asked angrily. "What's the reason for your purse?"

Rong Qi didn't answer him, glanced at the opposite side a few times, and saw Duan Rufang's figure not far from the right.

Seeing her appearance today, coupled with the wolf-like eyes of those people beside her, Rong Qi's eyes suddenly darkened, and he gritted his teeth slightly.

His little woman is so good at attracting bees and butterflies!

Rong Qi thinks so, and Duan Rufang thinks so.

The people in the men's seat were all looking at Duan Rubian, and the women's seat was calmly Qi, and they didn't look away, looking at those women who were shy and cowardly to send Qiubo, Duan Rubian simply lowered his eyes, endured the displeasure in his heart, and was out of sight and out of mind.

After a while, the emperor led the concubines from outside the Baohe Palace, and when he heard the sharp voice of the eunuch, everyone got up and saluted

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live—"

Xiao Yu smiled wrinkled on his face, sat down on the imperial chair, and waved his hand. "Everyone loves to be flat. ”

Everyone sat down, and the eunuch outside the door had a way. "The prince of the Eastern Evil Kingdom, Ji Firmament, has arrived-"

The eyes of everyone in the hall were not all gathered at the gate of the Baohe Palace, but on Duan Rubian's body, Duan Rubian's actions in these days had already spread all over the capital, and everyone wanted to know what was going on, and many people looked at Rong Qi sympathetically. Now that this holy decree has come down, Duan Rubian is Rong Qi's fiancée, and his fiancée hooked up with other men, or the prince of the East Evil, which can be regarded as a great green hat for him.

Duan Rubian felt the gazes cast from all directions, and he had a faint headache. Qingkong walked up, slowly rubbed the two points attached to Duan Rufang, and said in a low voice. "Miss, don't be strong, it's come to this, he can't escape. ”

Clear Sky's fingering is excellent, and after rubbing it twice, he recovered consciously, Duan Rufang straightened his robe, and set his eyes on the door of the Baohe Palace.

Ji Qiongcang and several envoys walked in slowly, he was dressed in a blue robe, his demeanor was humble, his face was indifferent, and he bowed to the emperor. "Ji Qiongcang, the envoy of the Eastern Evil Country, has seen His Majesty the Emperor of Xiliang, and I wish that my Eastern Evil and Xiliang will be friendly for generations, and His Majesty the Emperor will live a long life. ”

Xiao Yu nodded, asked people to accept the birthday gift sent by Ji Qiongcang, and led him to sit down.

A short time later, the banquet began, and a row of dancers walked up from both sides, swaying their bodies and dancing, all of them were people with beautiful faces, and their dancing skills were impeccable, which made everyone very satisfied.

Duan Rubian did enough play, his eyes were about to look at Ji Qiongcang every once in a while, and then he hung his head shyly, took a cup of tea and took a sip.

Looking at Duan Rufang's movements, Wan Yan's eyes widened and he leaned closer to Rong Qi's side. "Hey, Duan Rubian won't really like the firmament last season!"

How much patience did Rong Qi spend to hold back and not tear Ji Qiongcang, and his words were undoubtedly provoking fire. Sensing that the gaze that had been staring at him was getting colder and colder, Duan Rubian finally made time to look at Rong Qi, his delicate eyes were covered with frost, and there was a hint of anger when he looked at him, and while everyone's eyes were not on the two of her, Duan Rubian quietly made a lip shape

'Right away, the play has to be done. ’

With that, she turned her head away and looked at him again.

Rong Qi smiled helplessly, and the anger in his heart subsided for half a minute. That's it, this account is better to be negotiated in the future.

Duan Rubian has been staring at Ji Qiongcang, Xiao Yu not far away, Duan Rubi and others can see it clearly, the Queen Mother frowned, thinking that the East Evil has been with the West Liangjing Water for many years, but in the end, the strength of the East Evil is half a point stronger than that of the West Liang, in fact, peace is not a good way to stabilize the relationship between the two countries, but Duan Rubian has been ordered to ration Rong Qi, how can this be good.

Princess Yuan Jiang Xiao Lei has always looked at Duan Rufang unpleasantly, and seeing that Duan Rubian is now looking at Ji Firmament so shamelessly, she took advantage of the gap between the dancers and the dancers to finish their songs, and sneered and spoke. "Miss Duan San's tutor is really good, a few women who have not yet left the cabinet and are still under a marriage contract actually look down at the Eastern Evil Prince without blinking, so shameless!"

Duan Rubian retracted his gaze and pursed his lips, "The princess said something wrong, which of the young ladies here are not carrying the marriage contract, and when the seventh prince arrives, he will not look at it intently." A handsome person, everyone wants to take a few more looks, how can it be said that they don't care about shame, if they stare at others a few times, they don't care about shame, then all the ministers and envoys who have been staring at the dancing girls have family members at home, so they don't care about shame?"

Duan Rufang's sharp mouth Li Xiaolei has seen it, and when she said this, she offended everyone present. Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Lei with a gloomy face and shouted. "Shut up - there's no place for you to talk here!"