Late autumn had arrived, and the days were getting colder by the day. The days were still dull and turbulent. With Wen Lang's support, no one in the harem seemed to be favored alone. The big ones were still Rong Guipin and Jing Jieyu's two concubines, who would occasionally give some small favors to buy people's hearts, but there was no big movement. Qing Pin seemed to have gotten some attention from Wen Lang, but she seemed to have no ambition. She was more gentle and humble, and it was really hard to blame her.
With the three of them standing side by side, others could not get in for a while. Chun Sheng and Zi Qi were not favored much, but one of them had outstanding zither skills, and the other was beautiful and agile. Wen Lang was quite fond of them and often accompanied them. Next was me. I continued to play the role of a lukewarm concubine and watched steadily.
Huan Pei had said that he would return in a month, but he didn't expect to return on December 20th. It really made me anxious for a few days. After asking, I found out that Nie He's wife was also pregnant. It was November, and Nie He wanted to go north to the capital later, but his wife insisted on keeping her promise, so she had to give birth to the child in the capital.
Nie He and his wife were used to drifting around, and there was no one around to order them around. Although Nie He was a divine doctor, there were still some inadequacies during the confinement period. Huan Pei naturally had to help take care of them, which was why they were late to return to the palace.
I asked,"Have you got a man and a woman?"
"It's a daughter, but she's beautiful!" Huan Pei smiled.”
" My daughter is good. Mother said that she is the most considerate," I said enviously." How is the family?”
Huan Pei nodded." Master and Madam are both well. Tell this servant to tell Miss not to worry."”
" How can I not?" I asked." By the way, Sister-in-law, she's about to give birth, right?”
" Yes, I took Madam Wen's pulse. The fetus is very good." Huan Pei leaned over mysteriously." From what I can see, it's a boy. Madam Wen will be able to hold her head high."”
I poked her head." I've never mistreated her before. You've grown up. Don't be shy!"”
Huan Pei had a good temper and had never been jealous. She chuckled."You are the phoenix among us girls. Young miss, master has never taught you any rules. He only gives pointers to any illness. This time, this servant has really learned some ways to nurse the fetus. Young miss will always be able to use it in the future.”
When I heard this, I was slightly startled. Ring Ring noticed it and immediately said,""Of course it's useful. There are two in the palace now, and there might be many princes and princesses in the future. Young Lady has been given a high position, so she will have to help the Emperor take care of the pregnant concubines.”After saying that, she even gently tugged at her bangle.
I only smiled faintly and didn't say anything. To the current me, these things were really too vague.
"Where's Ruirong?" Was she alright? I heard from the emperor that her father has already taken up an official position.”
"Yes, when this servant went there the day before yesterday, I heard that Shi Daren would be bringing Miss Rui Rong over in these two days and even asked me to convey the gratitude of the Shi family.”
I nodded." That's good too. After the new year, it'll be the spring election soon. It'll be much more legitimate to come out from home."”
Huan Pei said,"Yes, when Miss Rui Rong enters the palace, Miss will not be lonely."”
I glanced at her,"Am I lonely now?"”
"In the end, there's no one who can say considerate words.”
Huan Pei hit the nail on the head and explained the current situation. It was true. Although there were a few familiar and intimate people in this palace, there was indeed a layer between them that could not reveal those true secrets.
I couldn't help but feel a little melancholic. I slowly walked to the outer room and my eyes drifted past the door. Suddenly, I was pleasantly surprised and took a few steps to the door."Ah, it's snowing!"
I stretched out my hand and felt the snowflakes falling down. They were so tiny and floated as if they had no weight at all. They melted as soon as they touched the ground, not even wetting the ground. However, it was snowing in the end. The slight coldness of the touch silently set off the winter atmosphere.
My heart was a little excited. I walked into the courtyard and took a deep breath of the cold air. I couldn't help but shiver.
"Young miss is messing around again. The snow hasn't accumulated yet and it's the coldest now.”
Huan Pei stuffed a hot hand stove into my hand, and Huan Ling draped a large fur cloak over my back. My cold body soon felt warm. My neck was wrapped in the fur collar of my cloak, warm and slightly itchy. I just smiled at Huan Pei.
My constitution is slightly cold. When I was young, my body was not very good. Later, I learned some martial arts and my ring helped me recuperate for several years. Now, I am no different from ordinary people. It is just that I am very afraid of the cold in winter and it is easy for me to feel cold all over. In the past, Wen Chuan would often find valuable fur for me to keep out the cold. There were many rare treasures, but unfortunately, I couldn't bring them into the palace.
This fur cloak was sent by Wen Lang when winter came. Although it did not suit my status, because no one lived with me in the palace, I only wore it in my own palace and did not let anyone see it.
The snow continued to fall intermittently for seven or eight days until the entire palace was covered in thick white snow. The few internal supervisors swept it several times a day, but they could not finish. Only then did the heavens reluctantly let it clear up.
This dynasty had not experienced such heavy snow for the past ten years, and it was also the end of the year. Seeing that the first year of Hongyuan was about to be changed, the sky became unusually clear again. Therefore, the entire dynasty called this a great auspicious sign, indicating the prosperity after the change of the year. It was a good omen.
Seeing that it was the new year, the people in the palace were also happy every day. Every palace and courtyard was filled with joy.
On New Year's Eve, the Qianyuan Palace first hosted a banquet for the officials during the day and then a palace banquet in the evening. Wen Lang and the Empress Dowager summoned all the concubines in the harem to participate.
This year, the wind and snow had blown, and too many sorrowful parting had happened. Finally, it was time to send off the last day of the Deshun Dynasty and welcome the era of Hongyuan. Everyone was dressed in luxurious attire. Even Wen Chuan's flesh and blood, Prince Zhaocheng Zhifan, was carried by Jingcheng's concubine Qiao Jingyun to attend the banquet. It could be said that they were all gathered together, and it was a joyous occasion. Even though I looked at that little child, my heart was still filled with sadness.
The Empress Dowager sat in the middle of the seat, Wen Lang was slightly to his side, and below him were Rong Guipin and Jing Jieyu. One was noble and the other was cold, both silent. Below the Empress Dowager were Qiao Jingyun and Zi Qi. Zi Qi's liveliness and Zhi Fan's noise formed a sharp contrast with the opposite side.
I don't know if it was intentional, but I was arranged to sit with Qing Pin, and Chun Sheng was placed on the table below me. Fortunately, Chun Sheng didn't care about this. At this time, she was performing in the palace. Her ten fingers were moving, and the sound of the zither was melodious. For a moment, the Empress Dowager and Wen Lang were attracted to listen. The sound of the zither was sometimes singing and sometimes crying. It lingered in their ears. No one could compare to it.
Compared to when An Changzai was three months pregnant, the current Qing Pin was clearly thinner. Her face was also a little flushed, and she looked listless. I couldn't help but urge her to eat something.
He picked up a bowl of light soup from the newly served dishes and gave it to her, saying softly,"Sister is a pregnant person, so she has to force herself to eat something.”
Perhaps it was because I rarely provoked her, Qing Pin was not too guarded against me. She smiled and shook her head."These few days, I almost couldn't eat anything.”
I listened to hurriedly ask: "Can you call the doctor to see?"”
Qing Pin still shook her head, but she didn't say anything.
Seeing this, I couldn't persuade him anymore. I turned my gaze and saw Wen Lang looking over at me. He was focused on me and my heart was a little panicked. In this kind of occasion, Wen Lang's attention shouldn't stay on anyone. However, Qing Pin beside me didn't seem to notice, so I could only remain silent and calmly turn around to look at Chun Sheng playing the zither in the hall.
The song played by the pure sheng was called Xiangchun. It was nearing the end and the ending was very skillful. I saw her gradually turn around from the song and look at Wenlang. When I focused on her eyes, her eyes suddenly contained heartbreaking sadness. The sound of the zither was also chaotic.
I didn't have to turn around to know what Chun Sheng had seen. I was just surprised and lamented that she had such deep feelings for Wenlang. I also felt a little regretful. I didn't know if she would eventually become a sad woman in the future.
Although Chun Sheng quickly covered up her flaws and ended her performance by retreating to the side without attracting anyone's attention, people like me who happened to be staring at her could still sense the obvious change in her expression.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420183: 48PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 56PM #
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