Zhao Yang's first birthday is coming, and it is usually necessary to celebrate in the harem, and Zhao Yang is the eldest son, so it is naturally more grand. Since a few days ago, the queen had already begun to discuss preparations with Yuqiu.

On this day, the queen was looking at the procurement list submitted by the Internal Affairs Office with Yuqiu, and suddenly heard a burst of Zhaoyang crying from the side hall, the queen frowned unconsciously, and said worriedly: "Yang'er has been crying for no reason recently, and I don't know why, several imperial doctors can't say why, it's really sad!" ”

Yuqiu said with relief: "Niangniang doesn't have to worry too much, the little prince is still young, it's okay to cry a few times, and it will be better when he grows up." ”

The queen's face was still gloomy, and she said: "Having said that, this palace didn't have such a prince until he was in his thirties, how could he not love it like a treasure, as long as he had a little bit wrong, this palace would be like an arrow piercing the heart." ”

As he was talking, Huixin walked in and reported: "Niangniang, Ann promised to come." ”

The queen straightened up and commanded, "Let her in." ”

An Lingyue held a brocade box in her hand, walked in lightly, and saluted the queen respectfully.

She was wearing a moon-white plain brocade gown, a smoke-blue flowing pattern dark flower Pingluo silk skirt, no accessories around her body, her black hair was pulled into a simple flowing cloud bun, and only a few jade hairpins emitted a cold and faint light in her hair.

The queen looked up and down, smiled kindly and asked, "Why are you dressed so plainly?" You are young and a flower-like person, you should dress up brightly and delicately, so that you can please the emperor. ”

An Lingyue's eyes flashed a trace of loneliness, and she lowered her eyebrows and said: "The concubine is immoral and incompetent, has a humble family background, and is not outstanding in appearance, so naturally she is not as favored by the emperor as other sisters." ”

The queen stroked her hair and said with a smile: "You are always so humble, humble and loving. In fact, although you are not as good as Ying Concubine and Li Concubine, they are also fresh and elegant, the most rare thing is that your temperament is supple, although Ying Concubine is beautiful and talented, but her temperament is not as good as you after all, so this palace loves you very much. ”

An Lingyue bowed respectfully, and said with a light smile: "Xie Niangniang carries love, if it is not for Niangniang who often takes care of her on weekdays, the concubine is afraid that she will not know how much she will be excluded, so she has specially prepared carefully from many days ago to present a birthday gift for the little prince to show her gratitude, the gift is meager, I hope Niangniang will not dislike it." ”

As she spoke, she held up the brocade box in her hand and presented it to the queen, Yuqiu hurriedly stepped forward to take it and handed it to the queen.

The queen gently opened the box, and it contained small clothes made of fine Shu brocade, embroidered with exquisite patterns, fine needlework, and exquisite.

The queen sighed and praised: "Your craftsmanship is getting better and better, you must have worked hard for several days after doing so much, it's hard for you." ”

An Lingyue said cautiously: "The concubine is humble, there is nothing to take it for, only this embroidery work is still said in the past, thanks to the queen's mother." ”

The queen's dignified eyes were full of approval, and she said with a light smile: "Your temperament is calm, and you can also experience experience, and it will be Yang'er's birthday in a few days, and the palace will inevitably be busy, are you willing to help Yuqiu take care of it?" ”

When An Lingyue heard this, she was surprised and delighted, and hurriedly leaned over and bowed: "The concubine's qualifications are mediocre, and she is valued by the queen, so she must do her best." ”

The queen helped her and said, "Get up quickly, don't bow at every turn." ”

As she was talking, there was another child's cry in the side hall, and the queen's face changed, and she couldn't help frowning. Seeing this, Yuqiu hurriedly walked to the side hall to check.

An Lingyue saw the queen holding her forehead with her hand, her face was sad, and she couldn't help asking: "Why is Niangniang depressed?" ”

The queen sighed and said slowly: "It's not because Yang'er, this child, I don't know what's wrong recently, I often cry, and the imperial doctor can't do anything after seeing it, which makes the palace upset and headache." ”

An Lingyue took a few steps forward, walked behind the queen, gently rubbed her temples for the queen with both hands, and said slowly: "Niangniang don't worry, the little prince is deeply blessed, and he will definitely be fine." Before the concubine entered the palace, I heard my aunt say that the children of the Dafan Wang Gongqing family have been secretly followed by many ghosts since they were born, and there are three disasters and eight difficulties on weekdays, but it is easy to solve them, just do more karmic good deeds for him. ”

"Oh?" The queen raised her head and hurriedly asked, "Then what method should be used to solve it?" ”

An Lingyue thought for a moment and said: "When the concubine was at home, I heard my aunt say that there is a great light shining Bodhisattva in the West, who is in charge of shining on the dark and evil. If the mother can trust the concubine, let the concubine in the palace Baohua Hall to worship the Bodhisattva, the concubine in person every day in front of the Bodhisattva to offer incense and candles, chanting sutras and reciting the Buddha, in order to bless the health of the little prince. ”

The queen was very pleased when she heard this, nodded and said: "Sure enough, I didn't misunderstand you, it's rare that you can have this heart, just do as you say." ”

An Lingyue agreed, and accompanied the queen to talk for a while, and saw that the queen's spirit was really a little weak, so she said goodbye and left Kunyi Palace.

Yu Qiu stepped forward to serve and said softly: "The slave maid promised to be cautious, and her temperament is extremely supple, so she may be of use to us." ”

The queen sighed and said slowly: "Although she is well-behaved, her qualifications are mediocre, although this palace has the heart to cultivate, it also depends on her creation." ”

Yuqiu nodded and echoed: "Niangniang has always liked smart and clever people, first took a fancy to Ying Concubine, but it's a pity that she is pampered and arrogant, and refuses to attach herself to Niangniang, the slave maid thought, sooner or later, she will understand that in fact, there has never been only one tree in this harem, and the others are just flowers and plants." ”

The fragrant green smoke in the bronze incense burner spilled through the holes in the lid and surged up.

The queen squinted slightly, watching the two or three wisps of green smoke scatter in all directions, and a look of pride floated on her face, and said: "The flowers are gradually becoming charming, although the palace has given birth to the eldest son, the status is stable, but the concubine has also been pregnant for two months, if the prince is born once, it is difficult to ensure that it does not threaten the palace, so the palace is in a hurry to support the power among these newcomers, it is better to take precautions than to make amends." ”

Yuqiu nodded yes again and again.

The crying of the little prince came again in the side hall, and the queen's already relaxed face was immediately covered with a cloud of sadness, she stood up and hurriedly walked to the side hall, and Yuqiu also hurriedly followed.