Chapter 23: Zhao Mei
Since that day, Xiao Mingze has never tossed Xie Wan again, but frequently showed a smile to Xie Wan, asking Xie Wan to study ink on the side when writing, and asking Xie Wan to follow along when reading.
The rumors and rumors in the palace are wondering if Xie Wan has green smoke on the ancestral tomb, and he has been taken by the emperor, and he is about to turn over and become a serious master.
Only Xie Wan himself knew what kind of malice was hidden in Xiao Mingze's smile, but he couldn't resist and couldn't resist, so he could only think about turning back and asking Empress Dowager Zhao how to get out of the crime.
Xie Wan didn't wait for the summons of the Empress Dowager Zhao, but heard the news that the Empress Dowager Zhao summoned her niece to the palace.
"Brother Mingze!"
The silent Yan Palace had a fresh breath on this day, and the girl's delicate voice entered the Ganquan Palace through the layers of palace walls, Xie Wan was blessed when he saw the visitor, but his eyes still saw the bright smile on the girl's face.
Zhao Mei flew into the inner hall of Ganquan Palace like a little swallow, and when he saw Xiao Mingze, he didn't salute, but ran up and grabbed Xiao Mingze's arm.
Zhao Mei's round face still has a little baby fat that has not been reduced, and the roundness of her eyes is like two big grapes, which is pretty, innocent, and pitiful.
Xiao Mingze didn't criticize Zhao Mei either, but just reached out and gently scraped the tip of Zhao Mei's nose, and scolded in a warm voice, "Why are you still so unruly." ”
Zhao Mei hugged Xiao Mingze's arm and shook it, and there was an undisguised coquettishness in her voice, "Mei'er hasn't seen Brother Mingze for a long time, why did you punish Mei'er as soon as you saw Brother Mingze, but Mei'er also prepared Brother Mingze's favorite pastries." ”
Xiao Mingze shook his head with a smile, and pulled Zhao Mei off his body, slightly correct, "Mei'er is already a big girl, she can't be the same as before, huh?" ”
Zhao Mei pursed her lips dissatisfied, and muttered in a low voice, "That Mei'er doesn't want to grow up." ”
Xiao Mingze laughed loudly when he heard this, took Zhao Mei's wrist and went to the flower hall, "Let Gu see what Mei'er has made delicious." ”
Xie Wan lowered his head and was about to walk out, but Zhao Mei's pace stopped, turned his head and stared at Xie Wanzai carefully, raised his chin and asked, "You are the one who was instructed by your aunt to serve Brother Mingze?" ”
Xie Wan blessed his body, "It's the slave." ”
Zhao Mei's dark eyes rolled around, and a sweet smile rose on her lips, "You've only been here for a short time, so you probably don't know Brother Mingze's preferences, but it's okay - Xing'er, you go and tell this master." ”
A long-faced palace maid beside Zhao Mei responded to the blessing, and Zhao Mei pulled Xiao Mingze away.
Xing'er and Xie Wan went to the apse, from the variety of tea to the hot and cold of the tea, and how much sugar should be put in which pastry, all show Zhao Mei's familiarity with Xiao Mingze.
"The slave and maid have finished explaining, please thank the master for making a pot of tea, and the slave and maid can go back to the girl."
When he saw Zhao Mei, Xie Wan understood the intention of the Empress Dowager Zhao, and now everything is just the Empress Dowager Zhao's instructions and acquiescence, Xie Wan's thoughts are turning, but he still boiled a pot of tea according to what Xing'er said.
Then the two went to the flower hall, Xie Wan poured two cups of tea and brought them forward, Zhao Mei immediately picked them up, first hissed lightly, and then put them under his nose and sniffed.
In the next second, the hot tea poured towards Xie Wan, and in the blink of an eye, Xie Wan hurriedly kowtowed to avoid it, but his back was still drenched with hot tea.
Zhao Mei's delicate voice was a little angry, "Lazy slave, have you studied seriously, how can you drink such hot tea." If it is in our house, it must be pulled down and beaten severely. ”
The hot Xie Wan had pain in her back, fine sweat was dripping on her forehead, her face turned white in an instant, she knocked on the ground and didn't dare to move, "The slave is stupid." ”
Zhao Mei was about to say something but was interrupted by Xiao Mingze on the side, Xiao Mingze's eyes swept over Xie Wan's back, and there was no joy or anger in his voice, "I know what I am doing if I am stupid and staying here to be an eyesore, so I don't want to go down." ”
"Brother Mingze......"
Xie Wan said that he left in a hurry, and Xiao Mingze behind him couldn't listen to what Zhao Mei said. Xie Wan was carried back to the small room by Amber all the way, took off his clothes and took a look, and burned several blisters.
In the evening, Zhu Qing came to visit, still holding the ointment in his hand, and smiling shallowly.
Xie Wan struggled to get up to give Zhu Qing a salute, but Zhu Qing held him down, Zhu Qing sent a few girls away, and personally picked out the ointment with a bamboo board and gently smeared it on Xie Wan's injury, "I came to see you at the behest of the Queen Mother, what Niangniang means is that Miss Mei has always been pampered." ”
The cold ointment fell on his body and Xie Wan couldn't help but move, the muscles on his body tensed up for a moment, but the wound that pulled his back was even more painful, Xie Wan clenched his teeth on his stomach and didn't shout.
Zhu Qing's hand paused slightly, then became lighter, and carefully applied the ointment, "The Queen Mother has already allowed the imperial doctor to prescribe medicine to you, and it will not leave a scar." ”
Zhu Qing's words paused slightly, "In the end, we are slaves, even if we really let the master punish us, we have to bear it, but this idea in my heart can't be wrong, Wan Niang, you have always been a smart person." ”
The curvature of Xie Wan's lips was a little sarcastic, but it was fleeting, and he said in a very calm voice, "Please return to the Queen Mother, slave and maid, thank the Queen Mother for the medicine." ”
Zhu Qing was satisfied, and after applying the medicine evenly, she put it down and walked out.
Xie Wanwu picked up his clothes and covered his body, and Zhuqing's words seemed to echo in his ears, "Don't forget who is the main master." ”
No one can see Empress Dowager Zhao's abacus, it is to see Xiao Mingze's recent attitude towards Xie Wan change, thinking that he is willing to let go of his mouth and accept the concubine, so he summoned Zhao Mei, who grew up with his childhood sweetheart, into the palace to test Xiao Mingze's meaning.
If you can get another phoenix, it is naturally the best, and it is better to retreat to the next best and give birth to the emperor's heir.
Xie Wan not only remembered that Zhao Mei wanted to let him go in front of Xiao Mingze during the day, although Xiao Mingze's words were disgusted, but they also made Xie Wan escape. His thoughts became more and more confused, and Xie Wan couldn't figure out what role he should play in this chess game.
On the other side, in the Shoukang Palace, Zhao Mei sat under the Empress Dowager Zhao, pouting and not very happy, "A slave and maid will be beaten when she beats, why did my aunt let Aunt Zhuqing go to give her medicine, it really lifted her." ”
Zhao Mei's mind went around again, and suddenly looked up at the Empress Dowager Zhao again, and her mouth was a little coquettish, "Does my aunt really want to include her in Brother Mingze's harem?" ”