The next day. Early morning.
Getting up early to practice calligraphy was more like practicing one's heart.
Little Shunzi saw that I was still practicing my calligraphy without being moved, and sighed in his heart at my calm temperament. At the same time, he hurriedly bowed and respectfully said,"Young Master, the person that Wan Pin tied up last night was Shen Ronghua's former chief physician, Liu Wei. The Emperor has decreed that Mei Zhuang Ronghua's position be restored and sent Wen Shichu to treat Shen Ronghua."”
Bao Juan stood at the side and smiled. They did not catch her earlier or later, but they caught her last night when Shen Ronghua was critically ill!”
Qiao Hui was puzzled." Since Shen Ronghua's position has been restored, it means that Shen Ronghua is innocent! But who is the mastermind behind this?"
Xiao Shunzi looked up at me and deliberated,"The Emperor didn't mention anything about the mastermind." Last night, not long after Wan Pin arrived at Yi Yuan Hall, Consort Hua happened to bring the two imperial physicians, Jiang Muyang and Jiang Muyi, to present the prescription to treat the epidemic.”It went without saying.
Ju Qing smiled and said,"There are indeed no secrets in this harem!" Young Master must have understood, so last night…"Under my cold gaze, Kikukyu knew that she had said something wrong. She blushed and stood quietly at the side without saying anything.
At this moment, Xu Wanhai bowed and reported,"Little Lord, the Emperor has restored Concubine Hua's power to assist the six palaces." Moreover, Feng Shuyi had already been conferred the title of Second Rank Consort Jing, and she was in charge of the inner palace with Consort Hua.”
I raised my eyebrows and said coldly,"It's just as I expected."”
Bao Juan was surprised.”
Qiao Hui, however, said worriedly,"It's just that I'm afraid this life will be even more difficult."”Kikukiyo lowered her head and pondered silently.
Xu Wanhai took a step forward and said respectfully,"Young Master, is it time now?"”
Xiao Shunzi was surprised." But Concubine Hua is powerful now. Concubine Wan is favored by the Emperor, and Shen Ronghua is favored again. Now…" She looked hesitant.
Juqing raised her head and slowly smiled." However, Little Master had comforted the hearts of the people at the most critical moment of the epidemic. Now, even if he is favored, others can't pick on him!”
I continued to practice my calligraphy quietly. Baojuan and the others were already smiling as if they saw the days after I was favored.
After the epidemic ended, it was already March. Spring had arrived. Spring was the most wonderful season of the four seasons. Winter passed and spring came. Spring returned to the earth and all things revived.
Dusk, the setting sun was infinitely beautiful.
Many of the pomegranate flowers in the courtyard had been crushed by last year's heavy snow. Now, the Mist Pavilion had been planted with pear flowers sent by the Internal Affairs Office. The epidemic was fierce, so this new addition was a good idea. It wasn't just the Misty Pavilion's harem. Every single concubine had planted many exotic flowers in their courtyard.
A single pear blossom brings rain in spring. The pure white pear blossoms bloomed like the long branches of the clouds in the sky. When the wind blew, it was like falling snow. The fragrance of thousands of trees was elegant. Although it did not have the pride of the plum blossoms, it was so beautiful that it made people intoxicated and pity it. Under the afterglow of dusk, the tender flowers were still filled with crystal clear dewdrops. They were extremely cute! There was once a proud snow red plum blossom, but now there was a misty pear blossom! From afar, it looked like the snow of spring. As long as I gently exhaled, it would melt! Weak but holy, beautiful but not worldly. This was the beauty of pear blossoms, right?
I was wearing a light purple dress with small pear blossoms embroidered on it. Her hair was casually tied into a loose bun with a light purple hairpin inserted diagonally, making her look casual but elegant. No makeup, no red lips, standing under the pear tree, although I am not a pear flower, I am still a pear flower.
The wind blows like music. I elegantly raised my long sleeves and curved them like a crescent moon. My body gently rotated, bending my slender waist and taking small steps. My slender fingers intertwined with each other. Countless pure white flower petals fluttered gently between heaven and earth, and the fragrance of flowers that seeped into one's heart was intoxicating. With her feet as the axis, her long sleeves were like a blooming rose. Her delicate body spun with it, spinning faster and faster, shaking off the heartless things on the ground. The white ribbon fluttered from her sleeve, as if it had been thrown into the sky without knowing where to go. She lightly tapped her feet and flew into the air onto the silk ribbon, causing her clothes to flutter. She raised her slender hand, which was as clear as the moon, and stirred up ripples in people's hearts. I fell like a flower walking in the rain.
"Good! Good!" Following this loud praise. Xuan Ling strode over and stepped on a pear tree. Her eyes were filled with infatuation.
The eyes are the ripples of water, the mountains are the gathering of eyebrows, and the Tao is heartless but affectionate. Amidst the falling flowers, her delicate figure was peerless, and her eyes were as clear as snow. Her slender waist was like a white crane drinking water, and her jade feet gently turned and danced like the wind. She raised her fair wrist and her ten fingers trembled from left to right as if she was picking up a flower. Her eyebrows were like hooks, and her soft hands gently lifted her thin purple gauze skirt. Her slender legs were like vibrations, and she stood against the flower without any pretentiousness. Her plump buttocks were as soft as a snake from top to bottom. Before I could make the next move, Xuan Ling impatiently carried me into the inner room and scolded me with a smile,"Little demon!"”
I didn't resist, just smiled faintly like a blooming lotus flower and said coquettishly," Do you have the feeling of a human face and peach blossom matching each other?”
Xuan Ling looked at my smile and was stunned. Then, she laughed and gently kissed my cheek. Her handsome eyes were still as gentle as I was familiar with. Her calm voice teased," Guess? These are pear blossoms!"
From the moment I started dancing, Baojuan and the others had already done their jobs. When they saw Xuan Ling's visit, although they were excited, they didn't lose face and tactfully closed the door.
Xuan Ling hugged me and sat on the bed without saying a word. She just kept inhaling the body fragrance on my neck, as if nothing was enough. I didn't say anything and enjoyed the first warmth in half a year.
The air was filled with a vague ambiguity. Xuan Ling caressed my soft hair and gently said,"You knew Zhen would come?"”
I played with his headband in my hand and said indifferently,"I guessed!"”
Xuan Ling straightened my body domineeringly and cupped my face with both hands. Her eyes were serious as she said," You guessed so accurately?”
At this moment, my eyes were filled with this person. His hair was very black, and his eyes were bright and energetic. However, there was always a solemn and dignified look in his eyes. His straight nose was as handsome as a knife, and his thin lips were pursed into a straight line. There was always a hint of fierceness in them. Although he would be gentle to you and smile at you, he would also remind you that he was a king. It's this person. He's been neglecting me for half a year. It was this person who had my body but could not take responsibility for me. He was not a qualified husband, but a qualified king.
Xuan Ling bit my lips as a punishment. She looked dissatisfied and said,"Why do you always treat other things more carefully than me?"”
The dull pain on my lips brought me back to my senses. When I heard his words, I burst out laughing. With a lonely expression, I said in a nostalgic tone," This is the third time the emperor has said this to the concubines!”After saying that, she looked deeply at Xuan Ling as if she wanted to imprint him in my mind. She pouted her lips and said sadly,"But the last time was already half a year ago!"”
Xuan Ling only felt a pain in his heart and had long forgotten that he was still investigating why Ling Rong knew he would come. His handsome face was full of pity, and his eyes were emitting a gentle light as he said gently,"Ling Rong, I've wronged you!"”
I broke free from his embrace and ignored him. I turned around and picked up a yellow nightgown embroidered with roses from the bedside. I held it over my heart and frowned slightly. There were tears in my eyes as I said in a painful tone," This nightgown was embroidered for you! But you haven't worn it even once! Every night, I would always hold this nightgown and silently miss you."
Xuan Ling hugged me emotionally and said in a tone that seemed to be more painful than mine,"Ling Rong, Zhen also can't bear to part with you. Zhen has been missing you all the time for the past six months!" But zhen--”
I raised my eyebrows and said coldly," You can only wear this nightgown in Lan Yi Building. I don't want you to touch other women in my nightgown!”
Xuan Ling laughed loudly and said with a serious tone,"The harem is not allowed to be jealous!" Is Ling Rong jealous?"
I glared fiercely at Xuan Ling and said aggrievedly,"This is the nightgown that I made. I can decide when to wear it on my master's body, alright?"”
Xuan Ling laughed and scratched my nose with her index finger. Alright!" After saying that, she hugged my small waist and kissed my small face.
I snuggled into his embrace and lightly said," You and I met in the evening. At that time, you were watching me dance. Now, we met again in the evening, and you were still watching me dance. If life is just like the first time we met, I want to tell the emperor that no matter how time changes, even if the world changes, some memories will never change. Ten years, twenty years, or even a lifetime!”
Xuan Ling smiled and praised,"Ling Rong, what else can I ask for?" Moreover, this epidemic, my courage is not small! This one is pleasantly surprised. The Empress Dowager also praises your performance!”
I pretended to be surprised." I didn't do anything. I just did what I could! It was a pleasant surprise to be praised by the Empress Dowager!”
Xuan Ling did not mention the epidemic again. She just hugged me tightly and sighed. I will never miss the surprise you gave me!”
I looked sad and murmured," Buddha said that 500 times in the past life can only be exchanged for a brush with each other in this life. How much good fortune can I have in my life in exchange for the moment when I sleep with you?”
Xuan Ling's eyes were filled with surprise, pain, and a trace of pity. He hugged me tightly as if he hoped that I could fuse into his bones and hurt. I also hugged him tightly. In the silent night, it was as if I could hear the sound of our bones cracking.
After a moment of silence, Xuan Ling said hoarsely," Zhen said that you would never lose Zhen. In the past, Zhen only thought that Zhen treated you differently. But now, Zhen understands that Zhen wants to be with you for the rest of our lives!”
I struggled to get up and said in surprise," Really? If you say it, you can't lie! Since it was a lifetime, a year, a month, or an hour was not a lifetime!”
Surprise flashed in Xuan Ling's eyes before she smiled dotingly.”Ling Rong, forever.
The next day, I looked at the bed that had no one to sleep with and laughed coldly in my heart. How was it? What lifetime? Only a ghost would believe that! If I hadn't practiced dancing hard and dressed up meticulously, would you have liked a woman whose face had been ruined because she had fallen out of favor?
Bao Juan and Bao Ying walked in with a smile and bowed. The emperor ordered you to wash up after you wake up! It's already Si Shi!"
My face was cold and no longer as gentle as last night. Help me wash up!"
After washing up and eating, it was already noon.
Li Chang rushed to Lan Yi Lou with the imperial edict and said loudly," The Emperor has decreed that the An family of Lan Yi Lou is virtuous, prudent, wise, filial, and obedient. She is hereby conferred the title of Fifth Grade Concubine!”
Li Chang smiled and said," Congratulations, Concubine An! Congratulations to Consort An Pin for your promotion!"
I didn't change my expression and said,"Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Li. I'll reward you with a treasure!"”Baojuan politely took out a purse, but Eunuch Li accepted it with a flattered look.
Li Chang smiled and said politely," Lady An Pin is too polite. It's just that I still have to serve the Emperor. If Lady An Pin is fine, will I take my leave first?"”
I nodded indifferently and ordered,"Send Eunuch Li with a small straight."”
Li Chang left feeling very pleased, but he was thinking about the courage of Concubine An who had been dormant for half a year. Not every concubine in the harem had this courage and bearing. If the Emperor forgot about you, no one would be able to withstand this blow, right? Most importantly, the Emperor probably had this person in his heart!
Once this imperial edict arrives, no one in the harem will think that I have clearly lost favor for more than half a year, but now I can still regain favor, right? Especially Zhen Huan and Concubine Hua, who knew what their expressions were like? I think other than Consort Jing, I'm afraid no one would think of it! It wasn't a chance encounter, it wasn't any tricks, it was the Emperor himself who came to the door! Hehe, I'm afraid that this situation will be broken again! This time, I won't tolerate it!
Baojuan and the others smiled happily and congratulated,"This servant (servant) congratulates Empress An Pin!”
I lightly said,"Get up, remember not to get carried away."”
Baojuan smiled and said,"Don't worry, Empress!" This servant will be saved!" Although Kikukyo and the others were happy, they did not lose an inch.
"I heard laughter from afar. It's so lively here!”Consort Jing walked in with a smile on her face while holding her hand. Then, she took my hand and said happily,"Congratulations on your promotion!"”
I said coldly,"It doesn't matter." Then, she looked at Consort Jing and said in a rare gentle tone,"I haven't congratulated Sister Feng on her consort title, so I've troubled Sister to come!" Qiaohui, watch the tea." Qiaohui obediently picked up the freshly brewed tea, Baojuan and the others bowed and retreated.
Consort Jing didn't mind and smiled.”Then, she looked at me and smiled." Although my sister is cold, she is indeed a cold beauty! No wonder the Emperor couldn't forget Sister An!"
I raised my eyebrows and coldly said,"Sister Feng, be careful with your words. The only person the emperor can't forget is the empress!"”
Consort Jing smiled coldly." This world belongs to the emperor. Whoever the emperor can't forget is who. Whoever the emperor dotes on is who!" It's none of my business!"
I looked at Consort Jing in surprise and said in a teasing tone,"Sister, you have a lot of emotions!"”
At this time, Xiao Shunzi came forward and bowed to report," Greetings, consort Jing, consort An. Noble Tian is pregnant and has just been promoted to Tian Liangdi!”
Consort Jing's face flashed with surprise as she looked at me, then smiled. Tian Liangdi."
"Is that all?" I asked casually, my face indifferent.
Xiao Shunzi giggled,"The Empress will invite the concubines to the Phoenix Palace to admire the flowers tomorrow."”
I raised my eyebrows and said coldly,"Oh?" I know! You may leave." Little Shunzi bowed and left.
Consort Jing's face was puzzled as she said,"This Tian Liangdi is not favored. The Emperor rarely goes and is actually pregnant!" However, is Younger Sister going to the Empress 'flower banquet tomorrow?”
I said indifferently," You must go." I haven't left Misty Will Pavilion for half a year. Now that I'm favored and promoted, I'm not allowed to go even if I don't want to.
Consort Jing smiled and said,"I'm afraid that the Emperor will often accompany Tian Liangdi!"”
I coldly said,"Where is the emperor going? His feet are on his body!"”
Consort Jing sighed and smiled,"The world is unpredictable. I don't even know what I'm living for!" If Tian Liangdi could give birth to Lin 'er, she would have someone to rely on for the rest of her life. Poor me, I've spent my entire life in this cold palace, but I don't have a son or daughter! He really didn't know how he ended up in this state!”
My heart is sad, even the optimistic Jing Fei is like this, I don't know if I have the courage to live in this harem for a lifetime?
I replied coldly," When we were young, we thought that everything had an answer. However, when we are old, we might feel that there is no such thing as an answer in life.”
Consort Jing smiled awkwardly. I've made a fool of myself."
It was night.
I held this nightgown in my hands and stared blankly. The epidemic was an opportunity for me. I waited for this opportunity for half a year, not to prove that I was stronger than others, but to prove that I would take back what I had lost one by one. However, I don't know about Xuan Ling. If it wasn't for the opportunity of the epidemic, would you really have forgotten me? I think so. After all, I've experienced the fate of a harem woman once. It's never easy to endure. The long nights were lonely. There was no one to be close to, no freedom, no friends, nothing but tall buildings and red tiles, and endless roads. It has only been a year since I entered the palace, but I have tasted everything. So bitter, so bitter, so bitter.
A warm embrace hugged me tightly, and the smiling tone melted my heart." Ling Rong, my Ling Rong, are you thinking of me?”
My eyes were filled with tears as I stubbornly bit my lips without saying a word. I just stared at him as if he would turn into a tearful person at any moment.
A touch of pity flashed across his bright eyes as he slowly sighed.”
I leaned on his shoulder and cried silently. Please allow me to be weak for once. After all, I am a woman. I am also a woman who hopes to be loved by my husband!
His thick hand gently patted my back and coaxed," In the past six months, Zhen has always sent people to protect you in secret. Zhen knows what you do every day. Zhen has sent people to secretly take away the words you practice every day. Zhen has always wanted to see you, but Zhen wants to protect you more.”
I looked at him in disbelief and asked in surprise,"Your Majesty, is what you said true?" You didn't lie to Ling Rong?"
He saw me crying like a pear blossom covered in rain and gently wiped away the tears in my eyes. He said helplessly," My face is so fragile. If I don't protect you, how can a weak woman like you stand in the harem? If Zhen dotes on you too much, I'm afraid you will…"Her clear eyes were filled with sincerity and gentleness. At this moment, I was bewitched.
I gently caressed his handsome face. This man that I wanted to love but didn't dare to love, I couldn't help but kiss his thin lips deeply. Let me indulge for once!
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