Along the river, the long branches of withered willows are intertwined, the cold wind is awe-inspiring, but there are many boats coming and going.

Xu is car is light and fast, from that courtyard to this place, Ruan Yuyi only felt that the distance was too short, but there were too many things to say to A-Niang. Without saying a word, the carriage stopped.

After listening to Mrs. Ruan's instructions, she personally sent Mrs. Ruan on the boat.

Ah Niang beckoned to her on the boat, her eyes were red, and she put down the fence, not wanting people to see this. After this farewell, I don't know when we will see each other again.

As the boat carrying Ah Niang farther and farther away, Ruan Yuyi continued to walk along the coast, until one more step was about to step into the river. But the ship shrank into a small black dot and disappeared.

The cold wind blew on her face, turning her face pale. She stood, refusing to leave.

Mu Xiang stepped forward to hug her and persuaded softly, "Miss, go back." ”

She came back to her senses and hummed casually. She deserves it so lightly, like a gust of wind that will be scattered with it.

The carriage and horses turned back, and the carved golden bells tied to the side of the car cracked finely, recognizing it as the carriage of the palace, and pedestrians and merchants avoided it along the way.

She lifted a corner of the curtain, and saw the majestic pavilion in the palace from afar, and her heart tightened.

Is this going back to the palace? She thought to herself. The days outside the palace are like white horses, and they pass in the blink of an eye. But she also knows how rare it is for the palace concubine to be allowed to go out of the palace to save her relatives.

Walking to the east palace gate, she got off the carriage and transferred to the sedan chair to Luomei Xuan.

The palace people sent to her palace are all clever people, and they have already received the news that Jieyu is going back to the palace, and they have prepared tea and fruit snacks, and as soon as the sedan chair falls, a palace maid will greet them.

Ruan Yuyi entered the house, took a sip of tea, looked around, and wondered, "Why don't you see Mu Ling?" ”

The palace maid has been guarding Luomei Xuan, and she is in the know, so she said, "Back to the little master, Aunt Mu Ling said that she went to fold camellias." ”

Before he could say a word, he saw the soft curtain lifted, and Mu Ling smiled and said, "It can be regarded as looking forward to the little master's return, the slave maid saw that the flowers on the side of the road were blooming, and wanted to raise some on the several, The little master was also happy when he saw it." ”

These camellias do bloom beautifully, with large, soft petals that are tinged with pink. It's just that the flowers are separated from the branches, and even if they are carefully changed and raised every day, they will wither after a while.

Moreover, the branches next to this camellia are short and the leaves are numerous, which is not suitable for keeping in a treasure vase.

Ruan Yuyi didn't tell her this, and said softly, "You have a heart." Then he called Mu Xiang and took the jade bottle with a shallow mouth of water.

Mu Ling's ears were red, and his heart was filled with some guilt.

Folding flowers is fake, and playing with other servants in the palace is real. This camellia is a pretext, when you leave, you can say it casually, and when you return, you can pick it on the side of the road, which is not an uncommon thing.

She quietly glanced at Mu Xiang, who was dressed in luxury and proper clothes. Xindao, she has only stayed by Miss's side for two spring and autumn, and she also understands that she is not as close as Sister Muxiang and Miss.

But every time Miss only asked Sister Muxiang to serve her, she just couldn't help but taste it.

Mu Ling pursed his lips slightly, heard a faint knock on the door outside, and took the initiative to say, "Slave maid go and open it." ”

The one who came was the little eunuch beside Concubine Shu.

He first came in to greet Ruan Yuyi, bowed his head and said, "There is a palace banquet to be held in the palace after half a moon, and Your Majesty has an order for you to cooperate with our mother, so Niangniang sent a servant to inform you to see when you are free, so that you can go to Chonghua Palace to discuss together." ”

In the past, such matters were all undertaken by Concubine Shu, but now, somehow, there is one more Ruan Jieyu.

He quietly raised his eyes and glanced at Ruan Yuyi, except for the one in Chonghua Palace, Ruan Jieyu was not the highest-ranking person, but she was the only one who accepted the favor.

He sighed to himself, this harem is afraid that the sky will change.

Ruan Yuyi flicked the jade string on her wrist for a while, "Is it the palace banquet?" She remembered that there were still some days before the solstice.

"Back to the little master, it's a visit from an envoy from a foreign country." The little eunuch said respectfully.

Every year there will be a fixed day, on which the subordinate parliaments will pay tribute, from cloth, silk, tea, salt, to chariots, horses, gold and silver, all of which will be transported to Dawu in a cart, and what they ask for is the protection of Dawu.

As the host, the country of Wu will hold a banquet to entertain.

She loosened the string and raised her eyes, "I know, you go back to Niangniang, just say just look at her emptiness." ”

After hearing this, the little eunuch retreated.

Mu Xiang added some tea for her, and listened to her, "Why do you say that Your Majesty wants to entrust these things to me?" ”

Mu Xiang caught a glimpse of the palace people standing, and it was not easy to speculate on the holy will, "The slave doesn't know." She pressed the lid and placed the delicate pot back on the tray.

She sighed softly.

On the surface, he said that he was an assistant, but in the end, he moved the power of Concubine Shu, which inevitably made Concubine Shu unhappy.

I had to go and watch.

The next morning, Concubine Shu really sent someone. Ruan Yuyi changed into a snow-green dress, with a white jade head, and set off with the palace people. The sun is still not in full bloom, and the light is so shallow that it seems to be cool, lining her muscles and jade bones, which does not seem to be real.

The palace people were already busy coming and going, and occasionally passing by her side also saluted and hurried to do the task at hand.

When they arrived at Chonghua Palace, there were already kneeling people in the main hall.

One of the grandmothers was laying her eyes on the ground at the feet of the concubine, and said something in a loud voice.

Seeing a figure dangling out of the flower and bird treasure screen, Concubine Shu motioned to Mama to stop for the time being, "My sister is here." Light fan, give a seat. ”

A smile bloomed on her face, and Ying Ying saluted, "Niangniang Jin'an, Xie Niangniang." She gathered her dress, and it was Concubine Yu who sat down first.

Immediately, a palace maid brought tea, and she bowed slightly.

Concubine Shu stared at her for a long time, and suddenly said, "This palace looks at Ruan Jieyu today, but she is a little similar to a younger sister in the main palace's family. "It is like referring to the delicate and lovable charm.

However, her sister was born with a weak disease, no better than the little lady in front of her, like a sprout drawn out in spring, fresh and vivid. She looked at Yuyi's expression and unconsciously softened a little.

It's just that her sister is very coquettish, and this Ruan Jieyu has always been sensible.

Ruan Yuyi raised her eyes and saw that her expression was serious, not like a joke, because she smiled, "Niangniang just called her concubine 'sister', and when she remembered the sister of her relatives at home, she changed her name again." ”

"I don't know what kind of sister is like that mother?"

Concubine Shu was made laughed by her and shook her head, "It's okay not to mention it." "I was told that I was similar to a person who was infected with a weak disease, and I was afraid that my heart would not be happy.

She glanced at the palace people below and said to Ruan Yuyi, "My sister should be aware of His Majesty's orders." You're going to be watching and learning today. ”

It seems that Concubine Shu does not intend to embarrass her.

Ruan Yuyi responded. Feeling relieved, she picked up the teacup in her hand, took a sip, and praised it.

Concubine Shu casually took some tea leaves. The things in the master of the first palace are naturally not bad, the growing conditions of this tea are harsh, and only a little tip is pinched when picking, which is extremely precious.

As long as Concubine Shu doesn't have any thoughts that are unfavorable to herself, everyone else is easy to say.

(End of chapter)