On the eve of leaving the Kunling Palace, it was the Lantern Festival to worship the ancestors, and the masters in the palace all went to the Buddhist temple, and Xiao Qi had to go to the dining room to find the master to eat wine.

At night, it is particularly quiet, a bright moon hangs high above the dark night sky, dotted with stars, full of poetry.

It was time to warm up, Fan Xian brought out the old wine that he was reluctant to eat, and scalded two full pots for Xiao Qi.

Fan Xian is the third-level man of the Kunling Palace, and in modern times, he is the role of washing cups and bowls, and he can't have a stove at all. Xiao Qi was fortunate to have eaten his craft, and suddenly felt that others were as good as his name, which was very appropriate.

The reason why he was brought to Duanguo was because of Fan Xian's good ability to make wine. Whether it is fruit or grain, as long as it is brewed by his hands, it can be made into a strange and fragrant elixir.

It was also such a warm time, Xiao Qi came to Kunling Hall for the first time, was bullied by others, and did a day's work without entering. Hungry, she decided to risk her death to come to the kitchen to get some food, and she met Fan Xian who was on duty at night. After coming and going, I got acquainted with him, and I also specially worshipped the master and learned to make fruit wine for a while.

Xiao Qi didn't really want to learn to make wine, and after meeting Fan Xian, she at least hadn't really been starved. Fan Xian also knew her careful thoughts, teaching wine was fake, and secretly preparing food for her was true.

After a long time, the two have developed a lot of sympathy for each other.

Being with Fan Xian is one of the few moments when Xiao Qi doesn't have to be hypocritical. It was rare to relax, she held the chicken leg prepared by the master in one hand, and the wine prepared by the master in the other hand, looking up at the pure and immaculate moon in the sky, only feeling that this was the happiest time since she came to this world.

"What a miserable child. ”

Fan Xian didn't feel relaxed and happy.

He looked at Xiao Qi worriedly, looking like he was going to say goodbye to life and death.

"Master, don't let down such a beautiful scenery, why bother with a sad face. ”

"Do you really not understand or pretend not to understand, do you really think that Mei Ji is a good errand there?"

Xiao Qi said with a smile: "Everyone knows that Mei Ji is the most favored by the king. Fengtian Pavilion has been called three taels of silver, I have won this position for nothing, and the master should be happy for me. ”

"It's still an errand, and it's not to fool those palace people who don't know anything. The good queen of flowing water, the queen of iron. The queen is the master of the harem, and in the entire Duanwang Palace, where is there an errand in the Kunling Palace. Na Meiji, who was not treated by the Queen Mother, was born like that, in order to avoid suspicion, she never put the female slave in close service, and was sent to the outer courtyard. You have served the queen in Kunling Palace, and if you are lucky, you may be able to get rid of your slavery. But when you get to Fengtian Pavilion, you can only do some rough work. It's a pity that these little hands like shallots, don't hold a teapot or a broom......"

has been in the palace for many years, Fan Xian knows that no matter how favored Mei Ji is, she is just a good Ji from a bad background, but she is not worthy of her current position. Fengtian Pavilion is only a superficial scenery, but it is not a good place to serve.

"Master knows that no matter how hard I am, it will not be difficult for me. ”

"It's just a matter of enduring hardship, where is there a slave who doesn't endure hardship, you are from Kunling Palace, I am afraid of your ......"

Fan Xian wanted to speak and stopped, but could only sigh helplessly.

This Xiaoqi is well-behaved and cute, clever and transparent, and Fan Xian likes it from the bottom of his heart. He served in the palace, had no children and no daughters in his life, and already treated Xiao Qi as his own daughter, so he felt sorry for her.

She was rewarded from the Kunling Palace, not from the slave house, there is a huge difference in this, it is related to the relationship between the two masters, a little careless, Xiao Qi's life will be lost.

Xiao Qi raised his head and took a sip of wine.

The wine syrup has been blanched, and the aroma of the wine is more intense, with a faint smell of osmanthus flowers, and the tail notes are clear and sweet, and the mouth is fragrant.

The spicy liquor slowly flowed through the esophagus, and even if the cold wind outside the house was biting, after taking a sip, I only felt that the whole person was warm.

Xiao Qi put down the wine glass after drinking, and patted Fan Xian's shoulder boldly.

"What the master wants to say, the disciples understand. I have one mouth, I have to eat two meals, whether I can swallow it or not depends on my ability. Master has also seen the power of apprentices, and if you don't have this ability to be self-reliant, you wouldn't know me. ”

The queen is gentle on the surface, but in fact she is ruthless. On the surface, he tolerated Mei Ji's background, forgave Mei Ji for monopolizing Xiao Yi, and even treated her equally, setting an example for the entire harem. In fact, in her heart, she wants to get rid of Mei Ji the most.

Mei Ji is smart and forbearing, and since she entered the palace, she has been small and low everywhere, so that people can't find anything wrong with her. Just like that day, because of the plain dress, it was choreographed by Wang Ji and others. Ordinary people rarely endure public humiliation, but Mei Ji has always kept quiet and does not clash with them head-on. It can be seen that he is also a powerful master who is well versed in the way of the palace.

The narrow road meets, each with its own merits, and this fragile and delicate balance is about to be completely broken by her humble little slave.

With Chang Ji as an example, the queen's intentions are clearly revealed. Unlike Chang Ji, who is from Xuanjing Mansion, Mei Ji's background is not high, and she has no foundation in her mother's family, so it will be easier to deal with.

Fan Xian glanced at her and put a chicken leg in her hand.

"That's because you're lucky enough to meet someone as reasonable as a teacher. ”

Xiao Qi stuck out his tongue and continued to ask: "But I don't understand, the official position of the top and bottom of the country, the pavilion chief should be not a low level, in charge of the people of one side, and the lifeline of one party, how can he take office directly without review? ”

Fan Xian said leisurely: "That person was personally appointed by the Great King, and he has crossed the examination. This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the strongest war general in our country was also selected into the army in this way, and he became a general. Since the king came to Duanguo, he has been resolute, decisive, and thirsty for talent, otherwise, how could Duanguo become the strongest vassal state of Dachu within a few years. Presumably, he must have seen that person was a little talented, and he was a talent who could be an official of the people, so he made an exception to the official. As for why the rumors are so unbearable, if you think about it, everyone will spread it by word of mouth, and you will have the title of Meiji's brother, so it will inevitably be criticized. ”

Fan Xian's words confirmed Xiao Qi's conjecture.

She also felt that with Xiao Yi's heart, she would not be swayed by a woman and do such a ridiculous thing.

"In other words, Mei Ji's brother was actually selected as the head of the Fifty Mile Pavilion because of his talent, not because Mei Ji was favored?"

"Mei Ji entered the palace, but there was no brother written in the booklet. ”

Listening to the deep meaning in Fan Xian's tone, Xiao Qi nodded clearly.

recognized Fan Xian as a master, and because he was in charge of purchasing in the palace, he was well-informed, and all the news inside and outside the palace could not escape his ears.

With Fan Xian here, Xiao Qi can understand his situation better.

ate and drank until late at night, until Fan Xian's face was drunk, and Xiao Qi got up to say goodbye. Before leaving, she gave all the valuable things on her body to Fan Xian, thanking him for taking care of him for a year.