"What's that?"

Lu Zhao saw the two eunuchs behind Erxi, carrying a wooden box, and couldn't help but ask more.

"Some calligraphy and paintings and other treasures." Chen Xueying replied.

The man's eyelids jumped: "You only have two paintings to exchange with him, how much is in this box?" ”

"Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is curious, open it and let him take a look." Chen Xueying waved her hand.

Erxi obeyed the order and immediately opened the wooden box, only to see that there were seven or eight rolled up scrolls inside, obviously all of them were calligraphy and paintings, and there were several smaller wooden boxes next to them.

Erxi also opened one by one, and there were inkstones, paperweights, etc., each of which looked valuable.

But anything that comes from Chen Xueying's hand must be a high-quality product.

"Why are you sending so much?"

"What else can you do, you don't use it, and this palace wants to live a chic life in this huge palace, so you can only use money to open the way." Chen Xueying glanced at him angrily.

She waved her hand again: "Send the things, to put it nicely." ”

Erxi repeatedly promised: "Crown princess, don't worry, the slave has smeared honey on his mouth, and he will definitely get things done for you!" ”

Watching Erxi lead people away, Lu Zhao pinched his brows helplessly.

Although Chen Xueying is rich, she is not wronged.

Every time she gives up her wealth, she must have a purpose, such as making a deal with him before, or exchanging it with Lu Wuji.

This time she gave a lot more than she promised, and she must have asked for something, and the request was not small.

"Although he will accept these things, it doesn't mean that he will let you do whatever you want, you better know how to do it."

After getting along for a while, Lu Zhao already knew her very well, and couldn't help but remind her.

Chen Xueying naturally didn't appreciate it, and even rolled her eyes at him.

"Lu Zhao, this palace can't count on you, this is bought with money, you don't pour cold water. When this palace shows off its might, I envy you to death! She pouted.

Lu Zhao clenched his fists, very good, she was still so badly beaten.

In order to avoid continuing to get angry, he simply threw his sleeves away, and he waited to see what kind of moth she could make.

On October 25, the weather was getting colder and colder, and the palace people all changed into new winter clothes.

Today is the full moon banquet of the five princes, and the Caixia Palace has long been arranged, and the lights are everywhere, and it is festive to watch.

Most of the palace people are very busy, although the fifth prince is not the prince, and the full moon banquet is not a major day, but the concubine is proud, and the holy family is strong.

She wanted to do a big deal, and the emperor naturally agreed.

And early in the morning, the head of Longqian Palace, the head of Qin, took the holy decree to read it, and named Concubine Li as Concubine Li, and changed her position to become the second product, which can be described as a double happiness.

She wants to do a big job, and the invitations are not only sent to the concubines in the palace, but even the ladies and ladies who are better with her outside the palace have not been left behind.

It's a pity that the emperor didn't promise her to hold a banquet for the male guests in the previous dynasty, but the banquet for the female guests here made a huge momentum, which can be regarded as highlighting the status of her son.

Mrs. Zhong came to the palace early in the morning, and looked at the grand appearance of Caixia Palace, and couldn't help but sigh.

When the prince married a wife, he never made the palace look like this, she was good, and when she gave birth to a fifth prince, she thought she had soared, and she was really dizzy.

However, Zhong Li's previous mistakes are countless, and Mrs. Zhong is already mentally prepared, on this good day, she will turn a blind eye and don't want to pour cold water.

"Mother, you're here, hug your eldest grandson!" When Concubine Li saw her mother coming, she smiled happily and immediately stuffed the child into her arms.

Holding the baby's soft and fragrant body, Mrs. Zhong's heart also softened.

It's just that she remembered the rules of the Northern Qi royal family that her husband revealed to her before she went out, and her emotions couldn't help but become heavy.

"Where's Daddy? Can he come over after he finishes going to court? Although there are many female guests here, they are all here for lunch, and they can't bump into them. ”

Mrs. Zhong gathered her mind and said softly: "He came back to Jicheng, and he was entangled in military affairs, how could he have time to come so early." I guess I'll take time off during my lunch break. ”

"Okay, I'll have someone pick him up." Zhong Li was in a good mood today, and she was not disappointed when she heard this, but happily agreed.

As long as someone comes, if her son wants to get closer in the future, he will have to rely on the Zhong family, and she will not be as angry as before.

After the two teased the five princes for a while, Mrs. Zhong remembered something: "Today's full moon banquet of the five princes, did you invite the crown princess?" ”

Zhong Li's face changed, she was originally smiling, but it disappeared in an instant at this moment, and even became cold.

"I sent it, I didn't plan to send it to her, out of sight and out of mind. But when I think about the birthday gift she gave to the emperor, how can I have to let her come over and see what good gifts her sister-in-law can give? If the gift is not enough, I will definitely not be finished with her! ”

The last threatening word, Concubine Li almost squeezed out of her throat, obviously extremely resentful.

Mrs. Zhong frowned: "Why are you still having trouble with her?" She's not a person to mess with! ”

"She's not easy to mess with, am I easy to mess with? Mother, she is a trophy, I am the daughter of the victorious general, and the emperor's favorite concubine, I just can't figure it out, why should I back down? Concubine Li couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart at all, every time she mentioned Chen Xueying, she was like a cat that had been stepped on by her tail.

"Concubine Li, you're stunned." Madame Zhong sighed lightly.

"First of all, she is the crown princess, not a trophy. If nothing else, after a hundred years of the emperor, this harem will have to listen to her. You and the five princes have to beg for a living under her hands, and now tearing your face, what good will it do you? It is quite unwise and foolish to cut off the future in order to fight for a breath. Mrs. Zhong lowered her voice, she couldn't help it after all.

Concubine Li opened her mouth and wanted to refute something, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by Mrs. Zhong.

"My mother didn't ask you to talk about anything, but don't conflict with her. If she wants to forget, she must first make her mad. If you really don't like her, instead of going against her, it's better to make her more beautiful and pour a handful of oil, and when the fire burns, it will make her plant a bigger heel. In this way, there is no need to offend her, and there is room for yourself, you can attack, you can retreat, how good. ”

Concubine Li closed her mouth, swallowed the angry words she originally wanted to say, and after thinking about it carefully, she also felt reasonable.

"Mother is right, but if she doesn't mess with me today, I should not see her. If he gives my son a valuable gift, I can reward her with a few smiles! ”

Mrs. Zhong breathed a sigh of relief, her mouth was worn out, and she finally persuaded her.

"That's naturally good, the mother is generous. Let's say it, the crown princess is a person who likes to swagger, she didn't deal with you a few days ago, and she will definitely appear in the scenery today, but as long as you don't step on your face and let her go, you are not allowed to turn your face. Don't say that she stole the limelight from you! ”

Obviously, Mrs. Zhong is a wise person, even if she has only had a chance to enter the palace and only met Chen Xueying once, she has already figured out the style of the crown princess and can persuade Concubine Li.

Zhong Li pursed her lips and said unwillingly: "But today she is not the protagonist, she shouldn't have stolen my limelight!" ”

"How so? Look at how this Caixia Palace is decorated, how magnificent it is, it is even more grand than when the crown princess got married, and you should have seen what the East Palace looked like at that time. Madame Chung reassured her.

Knowing the daughter Mo Ruomu, Concubine Li was persuaded again.

"But don't say this in front of the crown princess, otherwise you will take the initiative to provoke the mother."

"Naturally!" Concubine Li agreed.

The sun gradually rises, and the Caixia Palace becomes more and more lively, and the guests come one after another.

Concubine Li's interest is also getting higher and higher, not only Concubine Yu has come with congratulatory gifts, but also her former close friends have also arrived.

She was wearing a second-grade palace dress belonging to the concubine, sitting on the main seat, surrounded by fragrant clothes and sideburns, and all the noblewomen in her eyes were around, but now they were all around her.

Even Concubine Yu, who is the highest-ranking concubine, is very eye-catching at the moment, and takes the initiative to sit in the second seat with a smile and give her all the scenery, which makes Concubine Li's vanity extremely satisfied.

The whole person was full of red faces, and he was a little drunk before he got a drop of wine.

"It's almost time for the feast, let's take a seat." Concubine Li beckoned someone to take a seat.

The ladies also sat down one by one under the guidance of the palace people.

"Hey, who hasn't come?"

At this time, a vacant position is very eye-catching.

Concubine Li raised her eyes and looked, her face immediately changed, the position was arranged by her, and it was naturally clear at a glance who was missing.

As expected, Chen Xueying's woman was really majestic, and she was the last person to appear.

Before she could lose her temper, there was a sudden noise outside.

Everyone was stunned, who dared to make a fuss at the full moon banquet of the five princes, and they didn't want to die?

"Who's making a fuss?" Concubine Li immediately asked.

"Niangniang, the crown princess has arrived."

"When she arrived, you passed it on, why is it noisy?" Concubine Li frowned, her tone filled with annoyance.

"The crown princess's guard of honor is too fierce, which scared the minions, and asked the mother to spare her life." The little eunuch who was rumored outside immediately knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.

"Too fierce? What did she bring with her? Concubine Li immediately stood up and walked out directly.

"This is my son's full moon wine, if she collides, but she can't!"

The fifth prince is the meat of her heart, and when she hears what the palace people say, where can she sit still.

The ladies in the seat, you look at me and I look at you, but in the end, they couldn't resist their curiosity, and they also got up and went out to see.

"Concubine Li, this palace came to congratulate the little prince, but the palace people who guarded the door in Caixia Palace were too useless, and they fainted two directly, is this not welcome to this palace?"

When Concubine Li came out, Chen Xueying was still sitting on the sedan chair and didn't get down, she leaned on the back of the chair, covered with a dark blue cloak, and wore an aqua blue skirt inside, layered on top of each other.

Just by looking at the faintly exposed skirt, you can get a glimpse of its intricacy and sophistication.

However, what scared the palace people was naturally not her luxurious dress, but around her sedan chair, followed by a group of wolves, among which the wolf in the lead was even larger, with a fierce face and a murderous aura.

Where is this here to congratulate him, it clearly looks like he is here to kill someone.

Not to mention those palace people, even Concubine Li, who was born in a family of military generals, was a little overwhelmed, and was so frightened that she retreated again and again, until she bumped into the palace maid's body, and then stopped. ：，，