The dinner party was set in Yong'an Hall, and Mu Hibiscus and Huaibi urged me to freshen up and dress up several times, but I was lazy and unwilling to move at all, and only that clear face was in my mind, as if as soon as I closed my eyes, he was in front of my eyes, put the jade pendant on my hand, bent his lips and smiled, and told me: "This is for the person I like." Just thinking about it like this, my heart hurt more and more, and I had the idea of escaping from the deep palace several times, but I didn't have the courage to ......

Before the unitary, Ling Haoxuan had already returned to Fengzhi Palace, I was a little strange, usually he could only come back at the same time, he forgot about the dinner for a while, got up and went out to greet him, he saw that I had not yet freshened up, frowned slightly, and said: "Celebrate your birthday in Yong'an Hall tonight, why haven't you freshened up?" ”

I raised my eyes to look at the leak, and then it dawned on me that I would never argue with him in this kind of matter, so I said, "There's nothing to clean up, just change your clothes." ”

At this point, he wouldn't make me unhappy for these little things, so he nodded silently and sat down.

Hibiscus and Huaibi breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately hurriedly cleaned up for me, I pulled a flying bun, wore a Chaoyang five phoenix hanging bead hairpin, and changed into a red gold-inlaid silk Luan Bird Chaofeng embroidered pattern court dress, which looked calm and graceful.

I looked at this unfamiliar face in the mirror, more and more annoyed, closed my eyes slightly, let them toss, suddenly, there was something unusual, as if there was a hot gaze glued to the body, I raised my eyes from the mirror, in the mirror, he stood next to me and looked at me dressing up, I was a little uncomfortable, but, since I have been married, I have no position to chase him again, so I will look at nothing, just focus on myself in the mirror.

"You don't need to paint too much, the queen's posture is excellent, and the ordinary makeup covers her face." He spoke suddenly, and I looked at him in the mirror, and he was looking at me seriously.

Mu Hibiscus chuckled: "What the emperor said is that when Niangniang doesn't wear makeup, she is naturally the most beautiful." ”

Mu Hibiscus is extremely obedient, and he has never dared to ridicule us so boldly, but Ling Haoxuan was not angry, his cheeks were slightly red, and he said, "What Mu Hibiscus said is extremely true. ”

At this time, not only Hibiscus chuckled, but everyone laughed out loud in response to the occasion.

The weather was a little hot, and the banquet was held in Yong'an Hall. Yong'an Hall is built near the lake, the palace is built with white marble, the four sides are carved and carved on the threshold, and the scenery is simple and elegant. The lake water is clear and turquoise like jade, reflecting the strange stones around exquisitely, there is a pavilion in the center of the lake, connecting the emerald green corridor, the corridor is made of green bamboo, erected on the blue waves, and I don't know how to maintain the quiet and pure blue color, the extremely elegant green bamboo color reflects the crystal clear lake water, the extremely comfortable visual experience, the wind sweeps by, the lake layers are layered with elegant folds, and the silk curtain in the moying pavilion is blown up by the wind, layer by layer like a dream.

I walked slowly along the path by the lake, and he walked beside me, not far away, just half an arm's length away, and I watched as the sunset stretched our figures, one moment overlapping, the other parting, mottled.

I was about to walk to the door, Ling Haoxuan suddenly took my hand, his hand was big and warm, just holding my hand in the middle, I reflexively pulled it, but it didn't move.

"Don't move, or there will be many rumors." His voice was so soft that it rang in my ears.

I was stunned, it was his will.

Yong'an Hall is brilliant, the scenery is pleasant, the golden dragon banquet table is placed in the middle, in addition to the concubines, the concubines have already arrived, one by one according to the identity of the position to sit down, silent, hear our footsteps, a ring of rings ding, the fragrance is fine, everyone hurriedly knelt down to say goodbye, the mouth neatly said: "The emperor is safe, the queen is safe." ”

Ling Haoxuan nodded lightly, they just got together and bowed down again: "I wish the queen mother a thousand blessings and peace, happiness like the East China Sea, and longevity than Nanshan." ”

I received the salute and commanded the hibiscus to give the gift, and the people thanked me and sat down.

I looked around, the hall was full of figures, all wearing heavy makeup, each of them looked at Ling Haoxuan with a blank eye, I couldn't show him the most beautiful side of myself, I really didn't understand why Ling Haoxuan wanted these people to celebrate my birthday, no matter how sincere the smile on their faces was, their hearts were full of jealousy and anger, this is determined by our role, there is no choice or room for turnaround. Moreover, he should have known that I didn't like them, so why bother to make such a gesture of harem harmony. However, no matter how tired I am, I can't escape it, and this is my duty as a queen......

After the high-sounding greetings were finished, there was a chorus of pianos, dancing girls, he diligently served me dishes, I smiled shallowly, like a marionette with it, I thought, in the eyes of everyone, maybe this is the standard of the emperor and queen.

When I raised my eyes, I clearly saw countless unclear glances, some jealous, some obsessive, and some indifferent, which made me shudder......

I know that for him, this is all the honor he can give me, rushing to the harem, the six palaces are faceless, I gently hooked my lips, showing a self-deprecating smile, flowers are brocade, fire cooking oil, a good life is probably like this......

The night was getting deeper, it rained in the evening, and the night was clear, and the half-curved moon hung in the sky, hazy, as if enveloped in a layer of mist like milk. Only a few gauze lamps were lit in the main hall, and the faint moonlight sifted in through the translucent smoky curtains, and the light and dark colors sprinkled on the body. In the courtyard, a few of the first cherry blossoms are shadowed in the moonlight, filling the room through the window screens.

I rarely felt a little moved, and looked at Huaibi on the side, "The scenery is good tonight, let's go out for a walk!" ”

Huaibi sat quietly on the side, a little surprised to hear my words, but got up neatly to clean up: "Miss is so interested in today, it's really rare, spring has come, and the night is much warmer, it's time to go out for a walk, it's good for the body!" ”

I nodded, let them serve and dress neatly, and walked out, the night after the rain really brought a little clear, the air was filled with a fresh and sweet smell, even the moon seemed to be much closer, like mercury moonlight leaked from between the leaves of the sycamore, the shadows of the branches and leaves sparsely fell on the glazed tiles, in the reflection of the rain with a subtle light.

"Miss, be careful that there is water under your feet." Huaibi took my hand and carefully avoided the water.

Because of the rain of the day, there were many fewer people in the Imperial Garden, and even the guards who patrolled seemed to be a few times less, and I smiled lightly, very satisfied with the quietness, and followed the path with few people.

Far away, there was a light and fluttering sound, I looked up, it was Lingyue Pavilion, vaguely saw some pink and green figures shaking, several palace maids were guarding outside the pavilion, two palace concubines sat in the pavilion, a pot of fragrant tea was placed on the small table in the pavilion, and a few plates of melons and fruits, in a narrow space, there was a clear fragrance.

I glanced at it lightly, ignored it, and took Huaibi's hand and walked along the path to the depths of the forest, but I didn't want to make trouble, but things came with me.

"Sister, you have been recuperating in the palace for the past few days, and your sister has not been able to see you several times, but now you are all right?" It was a soft voice, full of coquettishness.

I curled the corners of my mouth slightly, showed a subtle smile, and turned my eyes to look at Huaibi.

She leaned forward slightly, and whispered, "The one who speaks is like a nobleman." ”

I bowed slightly, presumably a shrewd woman, a word full of concern, but how many mechanisms are calculated in it, I was a little interested, paused, looked over, such as a noble person at a glance is interested in makeup, a light purple dress, long skirt dragged the ground, embroidered a few delicate roses, jade silk girdle, hanging a small sachet, a few chic golden hairpins on the head, more and more her figure like a willow.

Sure enough, Concubine Lan's voice raised slightly, and she said with a strong hatred: "Since that fox girl entered the palace, how many rights and wrongs have been born, the emperor is too tolerant and blindly indulgent, but I don't know that she is pampered and arrogant, and she is so domineering!" ”

I hooked the corners of my lips and looked at the charming and fierce woman, at this moment, her pair of red phoenix eyes flew up slightly, and the corners of her lips were slightly pursed, with a sharp edge. It can be seen that the punishment of the slap on that day did not make her have much memory.

"Sister, be careful, she heard it last time, and if she touches it again this time, my sister will suffer again!" Her voice was slightly downgraded, and her soft tone was sharp.

Concubine Lan snorted coldly, and deliberately raised her voice and said: "Last time, the palace was caught off guard and suffered a secret loss, and in the future, she wants to repeat her old tricks but may not be able to, the emperor just looks at her for the first time in the morning and dusk, and can't bear to refute her face, otherwise how could she be so arrogant!" ”

My face changed color slightly, Concubine Lan's courage is indeed not small, and it is too much to talk about it behind her back in broad daylight.

"After all, there is the Su family behind her, and now the Su family is meritorious and in the limelight, so my sister should be careful." Such as the noble man seems to be kind to persuade softly.

"The Su family?" Concubine Lan snorted coldly: "The first queen has fallen, there is no Su Jingxi in the Zhenguo Mansion, what kind of momentum can a relative of the Su family hold, you can look at it, in a few days, my mother will come to the palace to see me, I will definitely inform my uncle of this matter, and when the time comes, she will definitely look good!" ”

"That's what my sister said!" Ru Guiren chuckled and pandered, "With Captain Wei, my sister will definitely be favored." ”

"Humph! I think back then, when I just married into the palace, the emperor was considerate and gracious, I thought that I had been in love for many years, and after entering the palace, I was even more Qin Se and Ming, but I didn't want to be taken advantage of by her! Concubine Lan opened her mouth hatefully.

"Sister, don't worry, she is so pampered and arrogant, when the years pass away, people are old and decrepit, how can the emperor take care of everything, I can't say, but I will be disgusted by the emperor in a few days!"

"Humph! Just wait and see! Concubine Lan sneered and said: "Now that Qin Yingsleeve is sealed in the palace by her, I can't see it for a day and a half, but once the news reaches the ears of Wei Yuanhou, do you think he will give up?!" When the time comes, there will be a lot of discussion in the court, and the emperor will inevitably be angry with her! ”

"That's what my sister said!" For example, the noble man flattered: "It's still my sister's thoughtfulness!" ”

Then, a coquettish chuckle flashed......

"Let's go!" I listened more and more bored, and whispered commands.

"Miss!" Huaibi was a little surprised, "Miss, how can you allow her to be so rampant!" ”

I smiled: "It's just a frustrated woman!" It's hard to gag her mouth! That's it! I whispered a few words of comfort, but there was some sadness in my heart, she and I were just two people who had nothing to do with each other, but because of a man entangled, hostile to each other, resentful of each other! In fact, from near to far, from relatives to distant husbands and wives, to do things to others, how long can you get it! The struggle between the women of the palace, no matter how much grace you have had, is still a matter of honor and disgrace, success and defeat.

I silently walked a few steps, unconsciously rubbing the jade bracelet on my wrist, looking far away, the clear and elegant man in my memory seemed to be standing in front of me, his eyes were soft, his expression was relaxed, and a jade flute was obliquely across his waist, as if waiting for me to play the piano ensemble.

I can't ask for what I want, I don't want to get what I want, I hook my lips and laugh at myself, what an ironic picture, I never wanted to take away their favor, and I never wanted to enter this claustrophobic palace, but what can I do.

I became more and more sad, and walked silently, as if to cater to my state of mind, when dark clouds suddenly piled up in the originally sunny sky.

"Miss, go back!" Huaibi saw my sadness, walked a few steps quickly, and whispered beside me: "The sky is getting darker and darker, I'm afraid it will rain for a while, don't catch a cold!" ”

I turned a deaf ear and walked silently. Through the winding and twisting, through the carved corridor of flowers and trees, it is a rockery, and after the rockery is a leisurely residence. I looked gloomy, and it wasn't until I reached the end of the corridor that I suddenly noticed that the lights were shining in front of me.

Who will be there at this time, I was stunned, so many lights, I'm afraid it's Ling Haoxuan, just such a thought, I stopped, at this time, the last person I want to see is probably him......

I was about to turn away, but a word pinned me into the distance.