The moon is bright and the night is still young

Chapter 14

After a good rest and recuperation with medicines, and frequent medicated baths, Gao Qi no longer coughed up blood, his coughing symptoms also eased, and his body gradually improved.But after leaving the Hall of Hande, Gao Qi still acted like a sick ghost. As before, he did not show his face much on the grounds that he was sick, and kept his presence to a minimum.

Not long after, Concubine Qi's birthday banquet was ushered in. The monarch held a grand banquet, and the entire Chenning Palace was decorated with lanterns, festoons and dancing girls, which shows how much Concubine Qi is favored.All the people in the harem and the princes and grandchildren had to go to the banquet, the maids of honor led the way with silk lanterns, Gao Qi still chose not to show his face, and Mu Xiwen came here alone.

Concubine Qi had a charming and charming face, the dancing of the dancers did not arouse her interest, she just flirted with the monarch, the monarch was coaxed by Concubine Qi to smile, as if he had been younger for several rounds.

After the toast, probably because of the fact that Mu Xiwen was already the third imperial concubine, the monarch asked Gao Qi why he didn't come out of superficiality, and Mu Xiwen explained that Gao Qi couldn't get out of bed and couldn't be there. I conveyed my blessings to Concubine Qi Gui on my behalf.

"Gao Qi, this child is really pitiful. He has become so ill at such a young age. Has the imperial doctor visited him?" The queen sits in the Phoenix seat. The look of caring. "Thanks to the concern of the queen, the imperial doctor delivers medicines every day, and I dare not slack off taking the medicines on time, but His Highness is really weak and has never recovered." "After all, the third brother was born prematurely, and his body has been very weak since birth Thanks to the third brother who has read poetry and books and worked hard, God is jealous of talents. If the third brother recovers, I will definitely take the third brother to go hunting on horseback, to keep fit, and let him see all the scenery that he has not seen in these years "The one who spoke so forcefully was the queen's son, the eldest prince Gao Yanzong. "You child, you know how to go crazy and go wild. Don't teach your third brother badly." Although the Queen's tone was reproachful, Mu Xiwen could see it in her spoiled and proud expression. "On behalf of Your Highness, I would like to thank the Queen and His Highness for their concern."

As soon as Mu Xiwen sat down, one of them taunted loudly: "Just that sick ghost, he has become so sick, so there's no need to pretend that he'll be fine. I think it's much easier for him to die of illness than to recover." The second prince, Gao Wei, was enjoying himself while drinking from his wine glass, and his tone was not polite at all, "It's a pity that my brother and sister are such beautiful beauties, and they are also the daughter of the general, and they married such a sick ghost. I really laughed out loud hahahaha!" Wei Er! What nonsense are you talking about!" Concubine Qi caught a glimpse of the change in the monarch's face, and hurriedly scolded her son, turning her head to comfort the monarch coquettishly: "Your Majesty, don't be angry with Wei Er. Wei Er's drunken words will be strictly dealt with after the concubine dies." Punishment. Today is my concubine's birthday, Your Majesty must not be angry, but be happy, your Majesty is happy only when I am happy."

Although the monarch has passed the age of forty, but a woman like the noble concubine acts like a coquettish woman, her power is no less than that of a scourge, no man can resist it, so the monarch restrained his anger, and only slightly scolded Gao Wei.After all, the king is the king of a country, standing there with majesty, Gao Wei was reprimanded, immediately persuaded him to shut up, and obediently drank his wine and ate his flesh.

After the banquet was over, Mu Xiwen turned on the light and walked towards the Hande Hall, but was stopped by a person just a few steps away, and when he turned around, it was Gao Yanzong. "My younger brother and sister have been in the palace for a while, but are you still used to it? I am too busy running around on weekdays, and I have never visited you in the palace." "His Royal Highness thanked you for your concern. Adapted. His Majesty needs to be valued by His Majesty. It is natural to be busy. With the concubine taking care of the Hande Palace, His Majesty does not have to worry." "That's good, I have younger brothers and sisters to share, so I don't have to worry about my third brother. Hello, third brother It's a great blessing to be able to marry such a virtuous wife as my younger brother and sister." After finishing speaking, he took out a delicate small round box from his sleeve and stuffed it into Mu Xiwen's hand, "My younger brother and younger brother have worked so hard to take care of my third younger brother. This is soothing ointment. Regular application is good for skin maintenance. Brothers and sisters are beautiful, so you must take care of yourself, otherwise General Mu will feel distressed." "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, this ointment looks so delicate." Mu Xiwen touched a strange seal on the box, "Second brother's shop often collects a lot of weird things. This ointment is also from another country, because I heard that the effect is very good, so I used it for my mother. If there are any novel rouge powders in the future, if my younger brother and sister are interested, I will use it." Brought to you." "Thank you, Your Highness, but why does Your Highness take care of this concubine like this?" "You are the wife of the third younger brother, and the third younger brother is ill, and many things in life are beyond my control. , naturally you have to be responsible to your own younger brother, how can you treat your younger siblings harshly."

After a while of politeness, Gao Yanzong left. Mu Xiwen sent him away with a smile. Gao Yanzong's figure disappeared around the corner. Mu Xiwen immediately revealed his usual icy expression, looking at the box in his hand, thoughtfully .

(End of this chapter)