March 23rd. The weather was clear, the white clouds were beautiful, and the sun was warm. It was a warm spring.
It had been a long time since he had stepped out of the Misty Pavilion. It was as if he had even forgotten which path to take. It was familiar yet unfamiliar. She was used to seeing ice and snow all day long, and she stayed in her room every day. Now that spring was warm and flowers were blooming, it made her feel inexplicably happy.
In Zhaoming Hall, many concubines came one after another.
Tian Liangdi held her stomach and stood in front of me with a proud smile." An Pin is really early. Everyone is here."”He hadn't gone out for half a year and now he was here.
I said coldly with a blank expression,"Not earlier than Tian Liangdi."”
Tian Liangdi was provoked by my attitude, she looked at me with disdain and said,"As expected of a small family background, you can't enter the elegant hall."”
I ignored her. I only glanced at her slightly protruding abdomen and remained silent. Tian Liang Di thought that I had yielded, so she snorted in disdain and went to reminisce with the other concubines. She secretly sighed at such a stupid woman. If she wasn't pretending, her good days would have come to an end before she even had to wait for ten months to conceive. Moreover, I, An Lingrong, never care about things that I win verbally.
After a while, the concubines arrived in Qi. Zhen Huan walked in with a smile on her face. She was now a figure in the harem who was equally favored by Concubine Hua. Naturally, she was proud, and even Tian Liangdi could not compare to her. Zhen Huan was slightly surprised to see me sitting silently at the side. The smile on her face was also a little unnatural. Now that I was a concubine, so was she. However, my favor was not as good as hers. I'm afraid she felt uncomfortable.
Zhen Huan walked towards me with Chun Liangyuan. She smiled gently and said,"Congratulations on your promotion."”
I coldly said,"Wan Pin is too polite, Ling Rong does not dare to accept."”He sized up her face and pretended to be concerned." Sister, you look a little haggard. Are you tired?”
Zhen Huan smiled gently and said,"It was just a nightmare."”Those who don't know really think that we're good sisters, right? The harem is just a show. You're not the only one who can act.
As she spoke, the Empress had already sat down on the back seat under the crowd of palace people in Zhaoming Hall. I followed everyone to bless the Empress. After returning to the palace, he bowed to the Empress alone according to the etiquette of consort promotion. After the Empress receives the gift, my title as a concubine will be justified.
The Empress stretched out her right hand to support him and smiled solemnly." A few days ago, the plague was rampant in the Palace. It was hard for you to be able to relax and calm your illness. You have made proper arrangements. BenGong and the Empress Dowager are both gratified. The Emperor promoted you as a reward and encouragement." I hope you will guard against arrogance and impatience, be filial and obedient.”
I lowered my head and respectfully said,"I will follow the Empress 'instructions."”Perhaps some people would think that I was deliberately using this epidemic to gain favor.
Sure enough, many gazes slowly swept over me.
After that, the Empress smiled humbly like the head of the household." Now that spring has arrived, the flowers in the Phoenix Ceremony Hall are blooming. BenGong invites all the sisters to admire the flowers together.”
After a round of formalities, everyone accompanied the Empress to admire the flowers under the veranda. The flowers bloomed in the warm spring, and the birds sang and the fragrance of the flowers. The concubines spoke coquettishly and happily. As expected of the imperial palace, the peonies and peonies competed with each other in beauty, blooming a garden full of flowers. In particular, the peonies were all famous products such as "Yao Huang","Wei Zi", and "Er Qiao". If it was in the modern era, how could there be such famous flowers for you to admire?
Concubine Hua rose again, Concubine Jing was granted, Tian Liangdi was pregnant, and Zhen Huan received the emperor's heart. The four of them naturally became famous and were incomparable to others. However, everyone was optimistic about Tian Liang Di's stomach. If she successfully gave birth to a dragon child, the mother would naturally be noble because of her child. If she was not careful, she would become a laughing stock.
The Empress gave Du Liangdi a seat and ordered her to put a goose feather cushion on it. The Empress smiled and said," You are four months pregnant. You must be extra careful."”This Tian Liangdi hid it well. She was pregnant for three months and only reported when her stomach was stable. This way, this woman was not too stupid.
Du Liangdi thanked him politely and then sat down to admire the flowers with the others.
Zhen Huan and Tian Liang Di stood close to each other. It was unknown what she thought of, but she smiled and asked Tian Liang Di," This fragrance smells good. It doesn't seem to be used in the palace."”
Du Liangdi smiled proudly and said," Your nose is really sharp. This was given to me by the Emperor a month ago. The imperial physician said that I was pregnant and should not use cosmetics made of musks and other spices, so the Emperor specially asked the Rouge Workshop to make a new one for me. I heard that it was made of white rice powder mixed with jasmine and Moyi flower juice. It's called 'Charming Flower Slave.' It doesn't harm the fetus and moistens the skin. I like it very much."”
Tian Liangdi said a bunch of words to show off Xuan Ling's favor to her. Zhen Huan still smiled and said," It's really a rare good thing. The emperor is really considerate to sister Tian."”
I secretly sighed at Tian Liang Di, this stupid woman. Zhen Huan told her all this just to make the other concubines jealous of her. Tian Liang Di was already pregnant, and who knows how many of her eyes had turned red from anxiety. Now that she has received favor, she still doesn't know how to keep a low profile. I'm afraid that after this flower banquet ends, all kinds of small tricks will come one after another. The so-called jealousy was to see others better than oneself.
Tian Liangdi smiled proudly," If elder sister likes it, I will give elder sister some."”
Zhen Huan smiled lightly and said," Sister is pregnant and her body is precious. Moreover, it's a gift from the Emperor. How can sister have the cheek to accept it?"”These words made the concubines feel even more uncomfortable, right?
Tian Liangdi threw a fresh orange to the maid to peel, and said indifferently," I can't disappoint the Emperor's intentions. In that case, I won't force my sister to accept it.”
Xin Guipin smiled coldly,"Then Tian Liangdi should cherish the emperor's intentions. Wouldn't it be a pity if this fragrance dispersed with the wind?" It's better to take it back to the palace and worship it well!" After saying that, he turned around and left alone.
When the Empress saw Tian Liangdi and Xin Guipin parting on bad terms, she smiled and asked,"What are you talking about?"”
At this moment, Consort Qi interrupted with a smile," The sun is really good today. Why don't you take the pine nuts out to bask in the sun?”
The Empress smiled politely and said,"Consort Qi, you really like that cat Song Zi. You have to hug him all day long." Wanpin had never dared to hug him.”As she spoke, she ordered the palace maid Huichun to carry the pine nuts out.
Zhen Huan smiled and said calmly," I'm too timid. I'm sorry for the Empress." However, the pine nuts were indeed docile in Consort Qi's hands.”
The Empress smiled warmly and said faintly,"Yes." I think this civet cat also recognizes people."
Consort Qi smiled apologetically,"Your Majesty must be joking. It's Your Majesty who has trained the cat well. It's not afraid of people and doesn't bite."”
In the blink of an eye, Akira carried Matsuko out. Matsuko's fur was shiny and smooth under the sun. Her eyes were narrowed as if she was sleeping. She was a very cute cat. It was just that he did not know if she was in danger.
Consort Jing smiled elegantly,"Your Highness the Empress is indeed skilled. A cat has been nursed so well by you, its fur like satin."”
Huichun turned around and carried the civet cat into Consort Qi's arms. Consort Jing smiled elegantly and said,"I remember that Consort Qi's elder sister also raised a cat called 'Mo Chou' in her early years. She raised it very well, but later on, she didn't know why it was gone. Elder sister was very good at treating these little things."”As she spoke, she was surprised." Why is this cat so restless today? It seems to be very impatient."”
Consort Qi reached out and stroked Song Zi's twisting back. She smiled politely and said," No wonder it's restless. It's spring."”As he spoke, he also looked embarrassed and quickly said,"I used to like it very much. Later, when I had the eldest son, the imperial physician told me not to keep it forever, so I let it go."”Consort Qi's fingers moved elegantly as she spoke. The gold-plated armor on her nails was hollow and curved, inlaid with jade. There was also a faint doting and gentle smile on her face, the attitude of a noble lady.
I thought to myself, I'm afraid this flower banquet won't be so easy to pass. The hot-tempered Song Zi and Consort Qi's beautiful fingernails seem to be declaring something.
When Zhen Huan heard this, she smiled brightly and said," Other people raise cats and dogs, but Sister Jing Fei likes to raise something different. Last time, I went to Sister Jing Fei's Yunzhao Hall and was shocked when I entered. Sister Jing Fei actually raised a big turtle in her big crystal tank."”
Consort Jing smiled elegantly." It's not a good thing that I'm clumsy. It's just that this thing is quiet and easy to raise. Isn't it raised until now?!”
Zhen Huan smiled again and said," If Sister Jing Fei says that you are clumsy, then I don't know what to say about myself." Jing Fei jiejie said herself so unbearably, I'm ten times more clumsy than jiejie, so I think it's even worse.”Everyone was talking animatedly and could not help but laugh when they heard this.
Consort Jing was able to obtain the Consort position because she had been with her for almost six years, and because she had always been aloof from worldly affairs but was a rare smart person. With Consort Duan's help, Zhen Huan was probably trying to win Consort Jing over.
Concubine Hua, Cao Jie Yu, and the others were originally admiring the peony at the side, but when they heard the words "Concubine Jing" and "Concubine Jing", they were already unhappy.
Concubine Hua snorted at Zhen Huan," Feng Shuyi hasn't been officially conferred the title of Concubine yet. Wan-Pin, it's too early for you to be so polite to her."”On her bright and beautiful face, she looked coldly at Feng Jingfei." It's not like we don't have days to call her anymore. What's the rush?"”After saying that, he covered his mouth and sneered with disdain.
Consort Jing remained calm and unmoved, but Zhen Huan looked embarrassed. She wanted to refute but did not say anything.
At this time, the Empress folded a pink peony flower with her bare hands and said with a smile,"Consort Hua, you're too serious." It didn't matter whether she was officially conferred the title of consort or not-as long as the Emperor was certain that she was Jing Fei in his heart. Don't you think so?"
Concubine Hua's expression was not good. She glared at Zhen Huan with hatred and looked up with a sneer." If you are, then so be it. If you aren't, then so be it." Those who were blessed were naturally not afraid of waiting, but those who were not blessed would not be able to make it even if they were a moment apart.”
The Empress wasn't angry, she just smiled at Consort Jing and said,"It's already twenty-three today, but it's only a matter of two or three days before the title is conferred. You should also prepare yourself."”She also said to Consort Hua,"How can Consort Jing not be blessed? She entered the palace on the same day as Consort Hua. Now, not only is she conferred the title of Consort, but she will also help you manage the affairs of the six palaces. It is also Sister's blessing to have someone to help her." BenGong is even more blessed, happy to be idle.”As soon as she finished speaking, everyone praised the Empress for her great fortune.
I laughed coldly in my heart. The Empress couldn't wait for all the concubines to fight so that she could benefit from it, right? She wasn't tired from singing every day.
At this time, Concubine Hua smiled coldly and stared at the pink peony in the Empress's hand."This peony is blooming well, but pink is ultimately a secondary color and cannot be presented in a refined hall." It was not like Shaoyao, who was not the Flower King but was bright red and eye-catching.”The moment Consort Hua said this, everyone's hearts thumped, but they didn't dare to say anything. He looked up and saw that there was a blooming red peony on Consort Hua's head, making her look even more beautiful and charming. Consort Hua is so bold!
Everyone knew that pink was used by concubines, and red and bright red were used by the main wife. At this moment, Concubine Hua was using red flowers, but the Empress was holding pink flowers. The hierarchy was reversed. For a moment, there was silence, and no one dared to speak casually. Consort Hua was openly provoking her, but the Empress could still endure it. As the wife, she could still laugh when she was bullied to this extent. He couldn't help but admire her.
The Empress took a flower in her hand and threw it, not knowing whether to throw it or not. She was embarrassed and unable to get off the stage, but Consort Hua was very pleased with herself.
Zhen Huan smiled and said," I learned a poem when I was young. Now I think it's the right time to recite it, so I'll show off in front of the Empress and my sisters."”
The Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief when Zhen Huan helped her out of her predicament.”
Zhen Huan said,"The peony in front of the court is a demon, and the lotus on the pond is pure." Only peonies are really beautiful, and when they bloom, they move the capital.”After saying that, Consort Hua's face hardened. Unfortunately, she was not good at writing. Although she was angry, she did not know what to say. The Empress was already as relaxed and elegant as before.
The Empress casually placed the peony in her hand on her lapel." What a beautiful peony! Respect and inferiority were originally in the hearts of the people. No matter how red the peony flower was, it was still flirtatious and incomparable to the peony.”Seeing Hua Fei's face full of anger, she smiled and said,"Today is to admire the flowers, but why does Sister Hua Fei seem unhappy?" Don't spoil my mood because of your overthinking.”
Concubine Hua suppressed her anger, bowed and turned to leave. However, the change happened in an instant. Because Concubine Hua left in a hurry, the pearl necklace on her neck hooked on the flower branch and scattered like rain on the ground. Each pearl was the size of a thumb, perfectly round, and almost indistinguishable in size. It was extremely precious.
Concubine Hua did not feel anything. She only heard Cao Jie Yu's " Aiya " from behind her. She turned around and happened to step on Tian Liang Di's skirt, who had stood up to make way for her. Du Liang Di could not help but lose her balance. Her feet slipped and stepped on the scattered pearls. Her entire body slid straight out, screaming desperately. This shock made everyone's hearts hang up. They only heard Consort Jing's hurried shouts,"Hurry up and help her up!"”In a hurry, there were clever internal supervisors who supported her, but Jing Fei herself was knocked quite heavily.
Seeing that the heir was fine and had fortunately avoided a disaster, the Empress and Consort Jing both heaved a sigh of relief. I sighed in my heart that this was just child's play. I was afraid that things were not that simple. I raised my eyes to look at Consort Qi. She was only standing at the side quietly combing Song Zi's fur, as if the panic just now had not happened at all. I was suspicious and felt that this matter was not over yet. I couldn't help but gently move my feet and firmly believe that I would stay away from Zhen Huan and Tian Liangdi.
At this moment, the Empress stroked her heart and said in shock,"Amitabha!" Fortunately, Tian Liangdi is fine." Before she could finish her words, Consort Qi suddenly shouted. The pine nut in her hand shrieked and leaped out. Before anyone could understand what was going on, they saw the pine nut directly pounce in Tian Liangdi's direction. The civet cat was usually raised to be extremely tall and fat. Even if it was a cat, no one dared to stop it with its sharp claws.
Originally, many concubines had already fallen because of the scattered pearls in the courtyard. Now that such a situation had occurred, everyone's hearts, which had just been relieved, were fiercely suspended again. I sighed in my heart. Fortunately, I was smart and stayed away from these disasters early. Otherwise, whoever pushed me would either be disfigured or murder the emperor's heir.
Suddenly, the situation changed again. Zhen Huan fell heavily towards Tian Liang Di's stomach and the ferocious-looking civet cat.
This change was too fast. Everyone was stunned. Tian Liang Di was also terrified. She even forgot to scream. Her footsteps were so heavy that she couldn't move.
Suddenly, Zhen Huan's expression changed. She broke free from her body and hugged Tian Liangdi tightly. She fell heavily to the ground. Song Zi's sharp claws tore a few deep cuts on her soft face, and blood flowed non-stop.
The heir was fine, but even if Zhen Huan's face could be cured, people would not let her get better! I couldn't help but feel happy. Haha, let's watch a good show!
Everyone was caught off guard by what had happened. Many of the concubines had already resigned and left, including me. Only the Empress and Consort Jing are left to manage the situation. As for the rest, I don't have the mood to watch. My life is important!
Wouldn't some people feel regretful if they didn't know that the heir was fine? However, Zhen Huan was smart. If Tian Liangdi miscarried because Zhen Huan offended the emperor's heir, it would be hard to say. But if Zhen Huan risked her life to save her, Xuan Ling would only reward her, right? But what would Xuan Ling reward her with? He was even willing to give up such a rare thing as Shu Brocade. He felt a little bitter in his heart. With Xuan Ling's love for Zhen Huan, he was probably going to be promoted again.
Misty Pavilion.
Leaning on the beauty couch, I quietly pondered. This harem is more terrifying than I thought. The situation changes every second. For example, this flower banquet that is targeted at Tian Liangdi is really chilling. The harem is heartless. Even the fetus in my womb can be heartless. If it were me, I don't know if I would...
Last night, Xuan Ling said that she was cold-shouldering me to protect me. How credible was that? He was still nowhere to be seen when she woke up this morning! Xuan Ling, Xuan Ling, why are you always unwilling to leave me with your back view? I have a low status, no children, no favor! He did not know how painful his life was! Hehe, Xuan Ling, I really don't know what to do.
Xiao Shunzi hesitated outside the door for a few steps, and finally steeled his heart to step forward and bow to report," Little Lord, Little Lord Wan was scratched by Song Zi while trying to save Tian Liangdi. The Empress summoned the imperial physician to treat Little Lord Wan, but found out that Little Lord Wan is nearly two months pregnant!”
I said without changing my expression,"Oh? Got it."
Xu Wanhai went forward and asked respectfully,"Young Master, is it time now?" With Tian Liangdi and Wan Pin to cover for me, this…I know what he's thinking. With Tian Liangdi and Zhen Huan to cover for me, if I get pregnant, my days won't be too hard. But was this really necessary?
Oh my, why did he only write a little bit!
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