Early in the morning, Lou Huan took a bath and put on clean clothes. She was dressed in a palace dress with light purple patterns and red purple flowers. It was gorgeous and elegant. Her black hair was tied into a loose bun with a few daffodil flowers buried in it. A simple and elegant crystal hairpin was inserted into her hair. The fine tassels hung down and swayed with her lotus steps. She looked beautiful and clean.
"Eunuch De, we can go now." The gentle voice was soft and bright, but it also sounded cold.
Wande was an old man in the palace. When he saw Lou Huan, he was shocked. Everyone said that this woman was soulless, but looking at her now, she was beautiful on the outside and intelligent on the inside. Her beauty was probably on par with the Crown Princess, the number one beauty of the Qi Dynasty. This Seventh Prince was really lucky.
Wande was still experienced. He was only surprised for a moment before he greeted her with a smile." Miss Lou, please."”
In the Ming Se Hall of the Yong Hua Palace, Concubine Shu Lou Beixin was gorgeous and graceful. She was fragrant and eye-catching, like a pot of meticulously cultivated beautiful camelia. She was surrounded by pearls and jade, making her look even more charming like a flower. She sat in the main hall, giving off the majesty of a concubine of the Heavenly Dynasty.
Under the guidance of the palace servants, Lou Huan followed the rules and acted like a noble. She was beautiful and elegant. She bowed respectfully." I, Lou Huan, pay my respects to Consort Shu. May the Empress be blessed."”
"No need to be polite. I've heard that Huan 'er is famous for her beauty. She raised her head and let me take a look.”Her voice was gentle yet dignified, like a curtain of rain falling from the roof.
"Yes." Lou Huan looked up. She was respectful but not timid. She was gentle and gentle. She could see a series of changes in Consort Shu's eyes. Shock, beauty, envy, calculation, heartache, and finally worry. Although it was very subtle, she still caught it.
"She really is a rare beauty in the world.”
"Shu Fei niangniang praises too much." She smiled gently. Although she looked gentle and elegant, she was not as timid as before. She felt that she was refined and elegant. When she was young, Lou Huan had seen her when Consort Shu visited her relatives. Compared to now, her appearance did not change much. Instead, she looked more graceful.
Consort Shu coughed lightly and put on a gentle and loving expression as she laughed." Since we are family, there is no need to be so polite. Just call me Aunt like Shu 'er." Huan 'er, the palace is not like the common people. There are many rules and there is no room for mistakes. As the future Seventh Princess Consort, you must not lose your manners. Since you have handed it over to me to train, you can stay here with peace of mind.”
"Yes, aunt. Huan 'er will not disappoint you.”
Consort Shu took a sip of tea and said," You're tired too. You can leave! If there's nothing else, then don't leave the Yong Hua Palace.”
Lou Huan bowed and smiled lightly." Huan 'er, take your leave."”
Consort Shu looked at Lou Huan's back and pondered for a few times. She had heard that although the fifth young lady of the Lou family was beautiful, she was timid and had mediocre talent. However, she knew that with a glance back then, she could determine that this woman was not ordinary. Those were all disguises just to survive in the Lou family. He looked up and asked Xiujuan, who was standing sideways.
Xiujuan was an old man in the palace and was very accurate in judging people. When she heard her master's question, she thought for a moment and said," Fifth Young Lady is peerless and even better than the Crown Prince's concubine."”
"Not only Shu 'er, but in terms of bearing, she's already half a notch better than Yang Xianwan. Brother, you've really given me a treasure.”Yang Xianwan's beauty was pure and pure. It was a purity that had been carefully cared for by others. She was like a beautiful peony that had been carefully carved. Every inch of her was perfect and beautiful. Lou Huan, on the other hand, had an unparalleled charm. She was like a natural ethereal narcissus. She was elegant and delicate, slender but not weak. She was elegant and otherworldly. From afar, one could see a charm seeping out from her bones.
Lou Huan was arranged to stay in the side hall of the Yong Hua Palace, the Elegant Pavilion. The hall was as its name suggested, elegant and peaceful. It might have been carefully decorated. Since she did not bring any maids, Consort Shu sent the palace maid Ting Lan to serve her.
Ting Lan was an attentive servant girl. She was gentle and polite, attentive and thoughtful, just like the feeling that Consort Shu gave people. She had probably been carefully trained.
"Miss Lou, everything is ready. If you need anything, please call me at any time.”
Lou Huan leaned against the window and was looking out in a daze. When she heard Ting Lan's voice, she did not pay attention to what she said and only responded lightly," Thank you, Miss."”
The first day of entering the palace was considered peaceful. Other than meeting Consort Shu, he never stepped out of Yahe Pavilion. In the following ten days, only his tutoring aunt came to explain some of the rules and etiquette of the palace. These were not difficult for her, who grew up in the Lou residence. Although Lou Huan was not well liked at home, she had a versatile mother. Her learning of zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, songs, and court etiquette all came from her mother's careful guidance.
Consort Shu woke up early in the morning. After dressing up, she sat in front of the dressing table and inserted a seven-tailed phoenix hairpin into her hair bun. She asked," How's Huan 'er's training?"”
"Replying to the Empress, Granny Li is very satisfied.”
"Nanny Li is an old woman in the palace and has always been strict. Huan 'er was still like her mother. Her elegance was natural and could not be imitated by others.”In his own impression, the Seventh Furen was very good. She was cold and elegant, with a clear temperament and a gentle appearance. She was used to the open and secret struggles in the residence, and the flattery and suspicion between the various Furen. The Seventh Furen was like the cold snow and proud plum, making people not dare to look at her. She always saw everything so lightly, not fighting for it, not taking it, so he was very envious. "Let's go take a look."
"Yes, Empress."
When Consort Shu arrived at Yahe Pavilion, she saw Lou Huan and Granny Li chatting and laughing. She found it strange. Granny Li had always been cold and harsh. She did not expect that she could joke around with Huan 'er like this. What was so special about Huan' er?
When Lou Huan and Granny Li saw Consort Shu, they stopped joking and stood up to greet her.
"Granny Li, how is it?"
"Replying to the Empress, Miss Lou is talented and intelligent. She has a refined appearance and a clear temperament.”
Consort Shu smiled in satisfaction. She glanced at Lou Huan, who was sitting quietly at the side. She was dressed in plain purple clothes and her face was pure and beautiful. She seemed to be extremely light and clear, like a breeze or a clear spring. She felt comfortable and seductive. After a while, he spoke again." The Emperor came last night and said that the wedding date has been set. The Imperial Astronomical Supervisor said that it was the best day of the year and the Emperor attached great importance to it.”
Lou Huan's heart skipped a beat. The wedding date was set so hastily on the fifth day of next month, which was only half a month later. It must be the pillow talk of this aunt in front of her! If the wedding date was delayed, her father would probably be in a hurry and would have no choice. However, he had let it go and smiled faintly." Huan 'er understands."”
Consort Shu was disappointed. As someone who had experienced it before, how could she not know what it was like? Once she entered the palace, it was as deep as the sea. Those who had stayed here in their lives would probably never want to have anything to do with the palace again in their next lives. She could not help but sigh." Huan 'er, you are a smart child. The Seventh Prince is elegant and graceful, pure and noble. I have seen him before. He is an extremely outstanding man. You and he are very compatible."”
Although he knew that it would be difficult for Huan 'er to get a true heart if she married, it was still considered a secret in the palace. If Huan' er had appeared earlier, she would have been a match made in heaven with the Seventh Prince. In the entire Qi Dynasty, no one would be able to compare to the Seventh Prince's elegance.
Unfortunately, things did not go as he wished.
Lou Huan was silent. She could feel that her aunt was sincere towards her, but she could not deny that there was some scheming in her sincerity.
"Niangniang, Miss Lou, the Crown Prince's concubine is here.”
"Announce it." Consort Shu took Lou Huan's hand and sat down. She sighed softly." Shu 'er is also a pitiful child. She only has her heart set on the Crown Prince. Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince neglected her after marrying Yang Xianwan. Perhaps I shouldn't have been the matchmaker in the first place and caused this child to suffer.”
Lou Huan naturally understood the meaning behind his words. Lou Shuying was an outstanding woman and had the support of the Lou family. If she married an ordinary family, she would definitely be happy. Before the Crown Princess was betrothed to the Crown Prince, she was also extremely favored. However, when she met Yang Xianwan, she was overshadowed. Although the aunt in front of them was unfamiliar, she was sincerely thinking for them. At this moment, she did not know what to say and could only be speechless.
After a while, Lou Shuying walked in from outside and took off her primrose cloak to hand it to the maidservant. She was wearing a silk brocade dress with many flowers and a rose-pink dew dress. There were a few peonies hooked with gold thread. Her black hair was tied into a hibiscus bun with a jade pearl hairpin. She was dignified and beautiful. Her jade face was like a hibiscus that had just bloomed. Her attitude was elegant and polite." Shuying pays her respects to Aunt, Fifth Sister."”
"There's no need. We're all family, so there's no need to be so polite.”
"Big sister." Lou Huan and Lou Shuying's relationship was not bad. Because of their relationship with their third brother, the two of them chatted and laughed. Lou Shuying was a dignified woman, quiet and leisurely. She had never bullied others just because she was the eldest daughter of the Di family. However, she always maintained her status and was high and mighty. As the Crown Princess, she was indeed suitable.
"Fifth Younger Sister, it has been a long time since we last met.”Thinking back to when he had left the pavilion, this younger sister was only twelve years old. At that time, she was as beautiful as snow and had an outstanding appearance. After four years of not seeing her, looking at her today, she really did live up to her reputation. Although the outside world said that this younger sister was timid and uninteresting, he knew that a younger sister who was doted on by his third brother would not be so simple.
"Bengong is also a little tired, you two sisters can have a good chat.”
"Goodbye, Aunt."
After Consort Shu left, Lou Shuying walked in front of Lou Huan and held her hand. She smiled and said," The weather is good today. You must be bored staying in Yong Hua Palace. Why don't you go out for a walk?"”
This idea satisfied Lou Huan. She hadn't stepped out of Yong Hua Palace these days, but she was bored to death. She smiled." Okay."”He then instructed Ting Lan," Ting Lan, I'll be back soon with the Crown Prince's Secondary Consort. You don't have to follow."”
"Yes, Miss." Ting Lan took out a snow-white cloud silk cloak from the room and said gently," It's cold outside. The Crown Prince's concubine and the Young Lady should not catch a cold.”
Lou Huan smiled. She had been practicing martial arts since she was young, so her body was naturally able to withstand the cold. However, she was still grateful for Ting Lan's thoughtfulness. She responded and went out with Lou Shuying.
This year's winter was warm. In previous years, it was already covered in snow. However, until now, there had not been a single snowfall. They heard from the palace servants that the plum blossoms in Fragrant Snow Garden were blooming very well. The two of them leisurely went to Fragrant Snow Garden.
The plum branches were sparse and slanted, and the falling petals covered the garden like a brocade. Red like fire, white like snow, pink like clouds, yellow like gold, green like jade. They were criss-crossed, fresh and unique, and very beautiful.
"No matter how you look at it, the plum blossoms of the Tian family are less refined and more graceful.”Lou Huan looked at the plum blossoms in the garden and smiled.
"Yes, no matter how refined you are, in the depths of the palace, you will become secular.”Lou Shuying spoke gently and went forward to break a plum blossom, as if she was melancholic.
Lou Huan could see Lou Shuying's unconcealed sorrow at this time. She also went forward and reached out to pluck the plum blossoms from the plum branch in her hand and put them into her hair." Isn't this beautiful and pleasant?"”
"Fifth Younger Sister, you are still lucky in the end.”Lou Shuying smiled. After a long time, she said softly. Seeing Lou Huan's confusion, she explained," Although I married the Crown Prince and to put it nicely, I'm the Crown Prince's concubine, so what? I'm just a concubine." As for you, although you're betrothed to the Seventh Prince, you're still the main consort. The Seventh Prince is idle and gentle, and he's far away from politics. I'm sure he'll treat you well.”
Seeing the sorrow hidden in Lou Shuying's beautiful eyes, she felt pity. She was such a proud and arrogant woman, but she had become a concubine. However, there was nothing she could do because she had entered the emperor's family. Thinking of what his aunt had said, she had her heart set on the Crown Prince. She sighed lightly. If she didn't love him, she probably wouldn't be so sad.
"Elder sister is so outstanding, the crown prince will definitely treasure her.”
"Cherish?" Lou Shuying sneered and felt that it was a joke." Perhaps in the past, I was the most outstanding among all his women, which was why he doted on and loved me so much. But now, Yang Xianwan has come. Fifth Sister, do you know what kind of woman she is? I lost, I lost completely."
As for Yang Xianwan, regardless of her looks, just the fact that she was the successor of the number one zither in the world was enough to make others envious. She only smiled lightly." Sister, why do you have to belittle yourself? Even if the Crown Princess Consort is beautiful and talented, there must be something that Sister can't compare to. Her sister and she were not the same kind of people, so why did they have to compete?”
Lou Shuying looked at Lou Huan and actually felt that this sister of hers was so reliable. She was quiet and gentle, and she was graceful and graceful. It made people feel inexplicably comfortable when they saw her. Suddenly, she thought that if she was the one who married the Crown Prince, perhaps Yang Xianwan would not have a position now.
Yang Xianwan had always been famous. People all over the world said that she was beautiful in the south and beautiful in the north. Now, it seemed that Huan 'er's appearance was on par with Yang Xianwan. Even if she was slightly inferior and not as exquisite as her, she was not as beautiful as Huan' er either. Suddenly, he saw her eyes and was shocked. He could not come back to his senses. What kind of eyes were those? They were so beautiful that he forgot himself. They were both demonic and clear. Compared to Daji's demonic eyes, they were more clear and lively. Compared to the Seventh Mistress' cold eyes, they contained a hint of charm.
Not far away, the red plum blossoms were in full bloom. However, under the tree, a woman in luxurious clothes was pale and weak. She leaned against the plum tree, her slender fingers tightly clutching the corner of her clothes, trembling.
"Crown Princess Consort, what's wrong?" Yu Yun, the maid beside her, saw that something was wrong with her master and asked worriedly.
"Who is standing beside Lou Shuying?”At this moment, her coquettish voice had an additional chill, and her beautiful face had an additional iciness.
Yu Yun followed the crown prince consort's gaze. In front of her was indeed the crown prince's side consort. The crown prince's side consort was one of the most beautiful women in the world, but she was slightly inferior to the beautiful crown prince consort in front of her. The woman beside the crown prince's side consort was peerless in beauty and was also a beauty that could topple a country. After thinking for a while, she replied," If I'm not mistaken, she should be the fifth sister of the side consort, the fifth miss of the Lou Mansion, and the future seventh princess consort."”
After Yu Yun finished speaking, Yang Xianwan's expression became even uglier. Her delicate posture was like white snow that could melt at any moment. It was her, it was actually her. The person he wanted to marry was actually her!
At this moment, snowflakes slowly drifted down and landed on her clothes. Every inch of snow white blended into the fluttering petals, making her look dazzling.
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