Chapter 404: Messenger
When Concubine Wan Guifei heard the news that Bai Xiyun and his wife were coming, she was so excited that night that she couldn't sleep peacefully, and she was full of thoughts about her good grandson who had been looking forward to it for a month.
The children in the palace have not yet blossomed at this age, the eldest prince died early, although King De had a concubine in the early years, but he was clean and self-conscious, and never allowed the concubine to raise the eldest son first, the same is true for the third prince and the fourth prince, the fifth prince and the sixth prince are still young, when I think of these, and then think of Qi Miao so angry, I raised a white and fat grandson for her peacefully, Wan Guifei felt full of joy and pride.
"Luoxia. Wan Guifei reclined on the chaise longue with a splendid mattress by the window, holding a scroll in her hand, and called lazily.
Luo Xia immediately stepped forward with a smile, put on the covered cup of pastel white butterflies, and said with a smile: "Niangniang, this is the milk bird's nest sent by the imperial dining room, and the emperor personally instructed someone to send it, saying that Niangniang is weak and must use some every day." ”
Concubine Wan smiled and said, "Seeing that the emperor has every opportunity, he can still think about the palace." ”
"Niangniang is the person on the top of the emperor's heart, who can you think about if you don't think about it?" Luo Xia smiled, and said: "There is one more thing to go back to Niangniang, today Lord Bai and Doctor Qi are going to bring the little prince into the palace to greet you, and the slave has already ordered the imperial dining room to prepare lunch." ”
"Hmm. Wan Guifei was very excited and looking forward to it, but her face was still faint, and she didn't show anything at all. After many years of life in the palace, I can't do it, but I must be proficient in hiding my emotions.
Luo Xia thought that Wan Guifei would look forward to it very much, but looking at her faint appearance, she couldn't make up her mind, for fear of upsetting her mother, so she simply stopped mentioning the matter.
The master and servant were talking, but after a while, someone from the palace came to pass the word: "Hui Niangniang, Lord Bai and Doctor Qi are here with the little son." ”
Concubine Wan put down the lid cup slowly, took the tea bowl served by Luoxia, rinsed her mouth with the small gold-painted phlegm box, and then said casually: "Please come in." ”
"Yes. The palace people outside the door responded and went out to invite people.
After a while, Qi Miao and Bai Xiyun came together. Because it was inconvenient to enter the palace, she didn't bring a nurse today, Qi Miao wanted to hold Brother Yuan by herself, but Bai Xiyun was afraid that she would be tired, so she wanted to hold the child by herself.
After entering the palace gate, Yulian followed the palace people to the pantry, and Qi Miao and Bai Xiyun went to Wan Guifei.
"Say hello to the concubine. ”
When Concubine Wan Guifei entered the door, her eyes couldn't help but want to see the child in Bai Xiyun's arms. When the person arrived, she was already stupid.
The child was born white and pure, with big eyes as bright as obsidian, a light pink brocade jacket on his body, a longevity lock inlaid with rubies around his neck, and a silver bracelet on his wrist.
This is her own grandson!
Wan Guifei's hands hidden in her sleeves trembled slightly, and she wasted a lot of strength to control her emotions and not to behave too much.
And after Bai Xiyun and Qi Miao saluted, they were still holding the child and maintaining a kneeling posture, Wan Guifei didn't speak, and they didn't get up.
Luoxia on the side looked anxious. Wouldn't it be bad if the concubine brought their children to the palace to ask for peace, if the concubine lowered their face in front of them, wouldn't it be bad for the emperor to know?
Luo Xia coughed softly.
Concubine Wan suddenly came back to her senses, and saw Bai Xiyun holding the child and leading her daughter-in-law to kneel, and she couldn't bear it. But she couldn't let people know that she was so excited to see Brother Yuan'er, so she could only open her eyes incomprehensibly and said coldly: "Get up." ”
"Xie Niangniang. Qi Miao and Bai Xiyun stood up, their faces very calm.
Because they all know Wan Guifei's feelings in their hearts. In this world, everyone else may have evil thoughts about their Yuan brother, but Wan Guifei is absolutely impossible.
Thinking about it carefully, a woman like Wan Guifei is really pitiful, although she is glorious and rich in this life, it seems that she has enjoyed the endless glory of the world. But who can understand how bitter she is in her heart?
How happy can a woman who has been suppressing herself all her life and forcing herself to act?
The two sat down, and Luo Xia said with a smile in order to ease the atmosphere: "Niangniang didn't sleep well last night, because she was not in good spirits today, and she was too happy to see the little boy just now, and just now Niangniang said that she was anxious to see the little boy." ”
This sounds like a cover for good intentions. Because Bai Xiyun and Qi Miao both knew very well that a cautious person like Wan Guifei, the more she wanted to get close to Brother Yuan, the more she didn't dare to show her liking.
But it also happened to push the boat along the water.
Qi Miao smiled and said: "Niangniang's body has always been weak, and the courtiers will show you the pulse later." Isn't it just to greet you with Brother Yuan today, and to get your blessings by the way. ”
As he spoke, he took Brother Yuan from Bai Xiyun's arms, hugged Concubine Wan and showed her: "Niangniang, look, Brother Yuan is smiling at you." ”
The child is cute like a glutinous rice dumpling, fragrant and soft, not crying or making trouble, and blinking a pair of big eyes to look at himself curiously, Wan Guifei's heart is about to be cute, she really can't help it anymore, she only pulled out a smile when she pressed the corners of her lips, and took over Brother Yuan with slightly trembling hands.
The child who was only a full moon was soft, and there was a unique smell of ruxiang, Wan Guifei wasted a lot of strength to not let herself cry with joy, and said in a calm voice: "This child followed his parents, but he gave birth to a good appearance." ”
"Yes, Niangniang, you see how cute and well-behaved the little boy is, in the end, the little boy is compassionate, the little boy sees you for the first time, but he is not afraid at all, it can be seen that the mother and this child have a lot of fate. ”
"Hmm. Wan Guifei smiled, took out a big red splendid purse from her arms, stuffed it into the child's swaddling clothes, and said, "This is a little caution from this palace." ”
Qi Miao didn't immediately look at the contents of the purse, but only smiled and saluted Wan Guifei to thank him.
At this time, there was a message from the palace outside: "Back to the concubine Niangniang, His Royal Highness King De and the princess are here." ”
"Come in, please. Wan Guifei was cold and lazy, and immediately stuffed Brother Yuan to Qi Miao, sat up straight and looked at the front of the hall.
Qi Miao took the opportunity to step back and glanced at Bai Xiyun, who also stood up.
Seeing that Concubine Wan is so cautious, it seems that the second prince is really suspicious. Otherwise, Wan Guifei would not have been like this in the past.
The second prince is dressed in a dark purple brocade robe, wearing a gold crown, and his waist is tied with a purple gold and jade buckle.
Zhao Qifang seemed to be wearing a light purple skirt in order to match the dress of the second prince, with jewels on her head, and her makeup was also very exquisite, looking dignified and slender from a distance.
When the two of them came in, they first greeted Concubine Wan.
Bai Xiyun and Qi Miao greeted the two again.
The second prince smiled and helped Bai Xiyun to get up, and said with a smile: "How many times have you said it, you and I don't have to be so outside." ”
Seeing Qi Miao hugging Brother Yuan'er, the second prince smiled and gently touched his fleshy face: "Yesterday, I went to Zijin's mansion, and I said that this child was brought to the mother concubine, you will definitely like it." ”
Who knew that the second prince's words were not finished, but Brother Yuan changed his well-behaved and quiet manners, and actually grinned and cried.
Qi Miao was busy coaxing the child and smiled apologetically at the second prince.
The second prince also smiled helplessly: "This is unfamiliar with me, don't let me be frightened." ”
Wan Guifei said: "What does such a young child know, it's not that you scared him, I'm afraid that he is hungry." ”
Qi Miao said, "I'll take him down to have a look." ”
He saluted and retreated with Brother Yuan.
Zhao Qifang has been staring at Qi Miao since she entered the door. She has tried her best to dress up today, which can be described as close to gorgeous, who knew that Qi Miao entered the palace to greet the concubine, and would wear such a plain dress. It's just a goose-yellow gown with a light pink skirt, a light pink gauze on her arm, her hair in a loose bun, and a hosta diagonally inserted, so there is no other decoration.
Even as simple as it was, she still had a feeling that she was being compared. Especially when she was standing in place with the big red swaddling clothes, and King De walked up to her with a smile to tease the child in her arms. It was like a thorn. Her eyes hurt from the sting.
Wan Guifei is as careful as a hair, and she is the best at observing words and feelings, and she sees the performance of the second prince after seeing Qi Miao, as well as Zhao Qifang's expression.
He originally thought that after seeing Bai Xiyun today, he would finally find a chance to say a few words, but before he could say anything, King De came first. Thinking about it, the second prince seized this time.
Fortunately, she made two preparations.
I hope Qi Miao is more cautious. Don't let outsiders see what's in that purse.
In the hall, Wan Guifei talked to King De and his wife and Bai Xiyun.
Qi Miao hugged the crying Brother Yuan to the side hall, and retired the palace maid and the inner eunuch who wanted to help, leaving only a jade lotus by her side.
instructed Yulian to change Yuan Ge'er's diaper. Qi Miao was silent and took out the purse that Wan Guifei had stuffed into Brother Yuan'er.
In the purse was a five-son Dengke jade pendant with an excellent body of water and a note.
The note didn't go into much detail, just three simple words: "Change, pay attention." ”
Qi Miao read the note several times, and after hesitation, she still hid the note in the inner pocket of the obscene clothes, fed Brother Yuan'er again, and coaxed the child to be stable, and then took the child back to Wan Guifei.
Wan Guifei was laughing and laughing with the second prince at this time.
Qi Miao came close and saluted. sat next to Bai Xiyun, but Zhao Qifang first smiled and asked, "What's wrong with the little boy?"
"Where, it's just wet. The child was too young to understand anything, which made the princess smile. ”
Zhao Qifang said: "Look at what you said, it seems that this princess will be worried about a child." ”