Eunuch Feng followed the Emperor and saw that the Emperor had indeed gone to Fei Xi Xuan. Seeing that the Emperor had gone in, Eunuch Feng returned to Fragrant Pavilion.
"I heard that Guan Ling is sick?" Xiang Zhu sat on the couch and looked at the emperor who was drinking tea. The Emperor took a sip and nodded." That's right. I went to her place right after the court session." It looked like she had a fever. The imperial physician said that she needed to rest for a while.”
"She was fine yesterday. Why is she so sick?”
"I heard her maid say that last night she was waiting for zhen with the curtain open. In the end, the wind outside was strong and blew into the inner room, so she fell ill.”
Xiang Zhu smiled and said,"My silly sister, I will go and see her later." He also gave her some herbs to reduce her fever.”
"Ru, bring me my calligraphy. I'll write a prescription for you later. You go to the imperial pharmacy to get the medicine and send it to Noble Yong."”
"Yes."
The product Ru carried out the brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Between them, Xiang Zhu quickly wrote down the prescription. The emperor couldn't help but sigh with emotion when he saw it."I really didn't expect you to be so proficient in medicine.”
Xiang Zhu smiled and said,"Your Majesty, you flatter me." ChenQie's maternal grandfather was from a medical family and ChenQie's mother was also proficient in medicine. In addition, her father had been fighting for many years and her mother had been the one to recuperate from his injuries. There had been no sequelae for so many years and his injuries had healed very quickly. That was why he could serve the Emperor for so many years. It's just that ChenQie is not talented and didn't learn everything from mother. She only knows some simple prescriptions. These are folk prescriptions, but the effects are excellent. She can leave them for the Imperial Academy of Medicine.”
The Emperor looked at Xiang Zhu and couldn't help but praise,"I didn't expect you to be so smart! I will definitely reward you! Yuan Qing, bestow the title, Gu noble 'Chang', immediately go to the respectful service room to record, there is no need to wait for the New Year's Eve banquet!”
When Xiang Zhu heard this, she quickly knelt down and thanked him,"Thank you, Emperor."
When Eunuch Feng returned to Fragrant Fragrance Pavilion, Guan Ling was already up and sitting on the bed. Che Xuan was feeding her medicine. Seeing Eunuch Feng return, Guan Ling asked nervously,"How is it?"
"Master, the Emperor has indeed gone to Fei Xi Xuan.”
Guan Ling's eyes dimmed and tears began to fall,"Sister Xiangzhu dotes on me the most. I didn't expect that she would actually fight for my favor with me now. Chexuan, do you think there's no sisterhood in the palace anymore?”
Che Xuan put down the medicine and wiped Guan Ling's tears,""Master, you have to know that whether it is the sisters in the harem or the brothers in the previous dynasty, they all kill each other for their own interests. But Master, you see, isn't Noble Gu not favored yet? Besides, she should still remember the sisterhood and won't hurt you.”
As he spoke, he heard the eunuch outside report,""Noble Chang has arrived-"
Guan Ling frowned and looked at Che Xuan,"Who is Noble Chang?"”
Immediately after, Xiang Zhu entered.
Guan Ling and Che Xuan were stunned. They looked at Xiang Zhu, who was dressed in orange-colored clothes with maple leaves embroidered on them. The flag was no longer adorned with a purple thorn flower, but two fiery red and beautiful twin flowers. The two sisters looked very sarcastic in Guan Ling's eyes, but she still forced a smile,"I've troubled Sister to come and see me. The younger sister didn't even have time to congratulate the elder sister for bestowing the title.”
Xiang Zhu sat by the bed and looked at Guan Ling's pale face. She didn't know why, but she felt a sense of happiness. She stroked Guan Ling's hand and said,"My good sister, I heard that you were sick, so I brought you some medicine. You know, the medicine I make at home is the best.”
Guan Ling let Che Xuan take the medicine and said,"Thank you for your kindness, Sister." Sister, now that you and I are both favored, I hope that we can support each other in the future.”
"Of course." Xiang Zhu smiled.
"Master, the Emperor wants you to go to Yangxin Palace Hall.”Pin Ru whispered.
"Got it." Xiang Zhu turned to Guan Ling,"The Emperor is looking for me, so I have to go. Take care of little sister, I'll visit you when I'm free."”
"Since it's the emperor calling, then little sister won't stay, big sister can leave.”
Xiang Zhu turned around and stood up. Pin Ru helped her out. Guan Ling was left crying silently.
" Master…" Che Xuan looked at Guan Ling," I think Noble Chang still cares about Master. Look, this medicine…"
"Throw it out!" Guan Ling said through gritted teeth.
"But I don't think Noble Chang has any ill intentions!”
"No malice? Look at her, she looks brand new today. She's just wearing it for BenGong to see. Throw the medicine out!”
Che Xuan had no choice but to go out. Eunuch Feng asked,"" Che Xuan, you really lost it?"
"Yeah, look at Master," said Che Xuan. Master was too jealous. She could only let the Emperor treat her well. However, she did not think about it. In the palace, the emperor had so many people. How could he take care of her? He had thought that Noble Chang would come here to show off his might, but Noble Chang had specially brought medicine. Master really shouldn't have.”
Eunuch Feng sighed." We're both people who have served others. There are always people like the master in the palace. It's not easy for us to be slaves."”
Ru helped Xiang Zhu go back. Xiang Zhu was in a good mood along the way.
"Master, you see, today's Noble Lord Yong looks sickly, without a bit of prestige. But you, you have the demeanor of a big family, and you can intimidate her. It's really good!"”
Xiang Zhu smiled and said," That's right. She has been spoiled since she was young. I have to give her everything good. When my father gave me the ruby bracelet from the Western Regions, she liked it and insisted that I give it to her." Now bengong also loves the emperor, bengong wants to tell her that the emperor is not hers alone!”
In the blink of an eye, it was twenty-nine. Xiang Zhu had been serving Guan Ling every day for the past few days. Because Guan Ling had been sick, the Emperor often visited her before leaving. It was probably because the cold was too severe and Guan Ling hadn't taken Xiangzhu's medicine that she hadn't recovered. At noon, the Emperor came to the Fragrant Hall to see Guan Ling.
"Why hasn't your illness improved? Didn't the medicine Xiang Zhu gave you work?”The Emperor looked at Guan Ling in confusion.
"I don't understand," Guan Ling said coquettishly,"I've taken the medicine Sister Xiangzhu gave me on time, but I don't know why it hasn't healed."”
"But tomorrow is the New Year's Eve feast, can you go?" the Emperor said worriedly.”
"Tomorrow is the New Year's Eve banquet, how can ChenQie not go?”
"It doesn't matter whether you go or not. Zhen only cares about you recuperating well.”The Emperor said as he held Guan Ling's hand tightly.
In the Daixia Hall, Zhi Ran and Ruoqin practiced for the last time.
"Tomorrow night, I will definitely make the emperor look at me in a new light!”Zhi Ran looked at Ruoqin and said," On New Year's Eve, I'll let you serve me!”
Ruoqin said shyly,"Elder sister, you must be teasing me. But if I sleep with you, what will you do?"”
Zhi Ran helped Ruoqin remove her makeup and said,""You don't have to worry about me. I'm fine. Guan Ling is mainly targeting you, not me.”
Ruoqin nodded and looked at Zhi Ran,""If Younger Sister is lucky enough to be favored, Younger Sister will definitely think of ways to protect Elder Sister.”
Zhi Ran just smiled and didn't say anything. Wasn't the harem like this? In fact, Guan Ling hadn't done anything overboard. However, looking at the history, Empress Wu and Empress Lu were both so ruthless. They were even willing to kill their own flesh and blood for themselves. Perhaps this kind of deception could not distinguish who was right and who was wrong. In this world, everyone was fighting for their own interests. Since ancient times, there was no exception.
Besides, Guan Ling and Xiang Zhu were both favored. It would be best if they could forget all the grudges they had with Chuxiu Palace. The only thing they could do now was not to die in the hands of the palace.
It was New Year's Eve. The Imperial Palace was filled with a festive atmosphere. The clothes for the harem to participate in the celebration were all delivered by the Internal Affairs Bureau. Everyone had a formal suit. Each palace was hung with red auspicious and festive colors. The imperial court knot and red silk were tied. The Empress Dowager gave each of the concubines in the harem a red brocade bag. In the main hall, the eunuchs and serving girls were busy preparing the things for the New Year's Eve banquet. The imperial kitchen had also started preparing food early.
The Emperor left the morning court and went to Cining Palace to congratulate the Empress Dowager. The Empress was also in Cining Palace, talking to the Empress Dowager about the promotion.
"Imperial Mother, the Emperor told ChenQie that in the future, the selection will be changed back to once every three years. Now that Consort Yu has given birth to Fifth Prince, ChenQie feels that there are more princes and now there are so many noble people and Chang Zai. ChenQie thinks that changing it back to once every three years is fine.”The Empress looked at the Empress Dowager and said.
"Alright, you can decide the matters of the harem. Since this widow wants you to control the phoenix seal, you can arrange it.”The Empress Dowager nodded,"Emperor, today is also New Year's Eve. Leave lunch here with this widow."”
The Emperor nodded and said to Yuan Qing,"Go and tell Imperial Concubine Xian that you won't be going to her place this afternoon."”
"Wait, since you have an appointment with Imperial Concubine Xian, let Imperial Concubine Xian come as well. The Empress and Imperial Concubine Xian were the first to enter the residence, and this widow also invited us elders to gather together.”
In Fei Xi Xuan, Xiang Zhu caressed her new clothes and smiled lightly.
"Master, look at how good this material is. You'll look beautiful in it."”
Xiang Zhu said,"Ru, bring the jade flute that the emperor gave BenGong. BenGong will play it."”
"Yes." Taste Ru put down her clothes and said," Master, this servant will help you change your clothes. This servant will definitely dress you up beautifully!”
Xiang Zhu sat in front of the bronze mirror. On the dressing table was something the Emperor had given her. Bracelets, necklaces, rouge, spices, and so on. Xiang Zhu opened a box of cosmetic powder and smelled the fragrance of lilies. This was also the smell that Xiang Zhu liked. She gave the cosmetic powder to Pin Ru and said,"BenGong will use this tonight."
In the Fragrant Fragrance Hall, Guan Ling had already started to dress up. The Emperor knew that Guan Ling loved red the most, so he gave her a red dress with a foundation. Guan Ling's clothes were mostly made of rubies.
"Che Xuan, you have to dress bengong up beautifully. Tonight, bengong will let the emperor appreciate it.”
Che Xuan smiled as she helped Guan Ling put the roses on the flag, saying,""This kind of flower seems to be called a 'rose'. I heard that it doesn't exist in the Qing Dynasty. The emperor is worried about you and asked the Internal Affairs Bureau to make this flower into an accessory for you.”
Guan Ling deliberately said,"What kind of flower doesn't exist in the Qing Dynasty? I think it's similar to the Chinese rose." Come, smear this box of night primrose on bengong's body, bengong wants the emperor to smell it properly.”
" Master hasn't recovered yet," said Che Xuan as she held Ye Lai Xiang." If the Emperor is lucky tonight, I'm afraid…"
"What are you afraid of? If Bengong wants you to paint, then paint, why do you have so much nonsense. Also, you have to make Bengong's makeup prettier. Don't let people think that Bengong is sick!”Guan Ling rolled her eyes. Che Xuan didn't dare to say anything and quickly helped Guan Ling apply it.# Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 54PM #
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]