Chunman Palace

Chapter 58
Cold dew fell at night, and the wind blew by, the branches and leaves of the pagoda tree next to the dry well formed frost branches, and the branches fell heavily in distress, struggling in pain.There was a whimpering wind outside the hall, and seeing the wind and rain, Mu Pingting persuaded them to return to the palace to resettle. Lin Qingyu left a few words of comfort and went back to the palace.

At night, the palace maid Hanmei tiptoed to the Clothes Bureau, meowing like a cat twice, and a palace maid in a green dress ran out from the shadows.

The maid in the green dress rubbed her hands impatiently and said, "Hanmei, you are here! Do you have anything to eat today?"

Hanmei looked at the person helplessly, and stuffed a greased paper bag into the person's hand, only to find a few pieces of sesame candy inside, which was still warm.

The maid didn't have time to talk to anyone, she immediately picked up the pastry and stuffed it into her mouth, not wanting to savor it, she just wished she could stuff it all in one go.

Seeing that people were devouring the food, she could see that the Huanyi Bureau still didn't give her enough to eat, and she hated iron for not being able to make it. She said, "Lvzhu, it's not a good idea for you to stay in the Huanyi Bureau all the time. Your family wants money and urges you so much." Tight, I have to find a way to let the nanny send you to serve in a master's palace, and the money will be more generous."

The green pearl that was still eating with gusto in the last second immediately shrugged her head and said falteringly: "Of course I know, but I don't have that much money for the nanny to assign me out, and the nanny refuses to recommend me. , I can only spend one day here..."

What Hanmei said was aggravated: "If you don't have a chance, you can create opportunities for yourself. People go to high places, and water flows to low places. You see, I am able to do things well. After being recommended by my mother, I will serve you there. Gone? Although I’m only here often, I’m still a master! The work in the palace is not very tiring, it’s much better than you eating here and waiting to die.”

"Eating and waiting to die...?" Hearing this, Luzhu's eyes immediately turned red, and she was not in a hurry to eat, and cast a resentful look at the person after taking half a mouthful of cakes: "Do you know that the clothes bureau How hard life is, I have to wash a lot of clothes every day, and they still bully me! I don’t have enough food to eat every day, and I have to be punished by my mother if I don’t have enough food and have no energy to work, but who is to blame for this! Who told me that entering the palace can have a good life and earn a lot of silver bullets!"

Hanmei was stunned, feeling that half of her heart was empty, she looked at her former friend, her heart was full of remorse and guilt.

She wandered since she was a child, and was adopted by Luzhu's parents when she was six years old, and they regarded her as their own. Although the family was difficult, she and Luzhu were never short of food and clothing, and the family was happy.

Until Luzhu's parents had another son, the family of five became a little bit difficult. Hanmei often helped people weave to help the family save money, but she didn't earn much.

Until one year, a court lady who came back from the same village told her that entering the palace was a good way out, and if she did her best, the rewards she would get would be enough to support a family of five for half a year.

But half a year after the two came in, she saved enough money and was accused of being served by Lin Chang in the palace, while Lu Zhu's family was short of money and didn't know how to communicate with others, so she hasn't saved any money yet.

She felt that it was her responsibility that Luzhu lived so hard.

"Who is making noise outside, get over here!" A scolding disrupted Hanmei's thoughts, Luzhu glanced at her as if asking for help, and then moved over there like lead.

A cold light flashed in Fang Nanny's eyes, and she took three steps at a time, grabbed the person's ear and reprimanded him severely: "Lvzhu? It's you again! I punished you for not being able to wash the master's clothes a few days ago, and today you are looking for trouble for me again." Isn't it! Kneel outside and don't go back to the house, and you don't have to eat breakfast tomorrow!"

Hanmei immediately ran forward and explained to others: "Nurse Fang, I came to look for Luzhu. I just came to see her. I didn't expect to disturb your old man. Please accept this kindness." She said, She gave out a bag of silver from her sleeve.

Nanny Fang took the money silently, her eyes were full of contempt and disdain: "We have seen a master looking for a slave, but we have never seen a slave looking for a slave, it is really rare." She weighed the money in her purse, The tone was a little slow: "Okay, I won't pursue it today, you two can talk about the past slowly." After finishing speaking, he walked away briskly.

Luzhu twitched, wanted to cry but couldn't cry, a few drops of tears fell from her eyes, which made Hanmei feel distressed, and comforted Luzhu while stroking Luzhu's back: "Lvzhu, don't cry. , never mind."

Lu Zhu straightened up, her eyes were mixed with pity and determination, and asked abruptly: "Hanmei, why have you never told me about the money you earned before! Do you not consider me a friend anymore? I was suffering from the cold, and I was waiting for you to save me every day, I never expected...but you have such a good life in Yaohua Pavilion!"

Hanmei quickly shook her head: "How could I forget you, we are good friends who grew up, Luzhu, don't worry, when I become the master's personal maid, I will definitely get you from her."

"Wait for you? I'll starve to death long ago when you become prosperous. After you left, those people bullied me. I'm stupid. I work later than they do. If I don't give them money tomorrow, I won't leave it to me." It's dinner, woo woo woo." Lu Zhu whimpered softly.

Hanmei also knows that there are a few people who always bully Luzhu in the Huanyi Bureau, and she can stand up for her when she is around, but now that they are not together, she can't protect her all the time.

Unexpectedly, once she left, that group of people would actually get worse...

Hanmei was surprised and said: "Who bullied you! Tell me, I will report back to the master, this matter cannot cause you to suffer for nothing."

Luzhu immediately panicked and said: "Don't, don't look for them! It was because you always made trouble for them, but now that you leave, they will blame me for everything! Besides, you are just following someone who doesn't have much love. Chang Zai, what can she do to save me..."

Hanmei patted everyone's hands, her eyes were firm: "The master is the master, and words are always useful. Just wait, I will go back to tell the young master about this matter tonight, and I will definitely give you justice."

"Don't you understand what I'm talking about!" Luzhu grabbed her suddenly, stared at Hanmei with grief and anger, and said, "I'm miserable! Thanks to you, I have to help them every day." It's a lot of work, and the monthly money has to be distributed to them, and you, apart from saying some useless good things, don't help me at all!"

She gasped, and tremblingly said: "Let's break up the relationship!" Then she turned her back and made a gesture to leave.

Sure enough, Hanmei Lima grabbed Luzhu's hand and begged: "Don't...! I just don't say anything, I still have some money here..."

Luzhu's eyes lit up, and she snatched the silver bag from Hanmei's hand, and said happily, "So many! Hanmei, you are really my best best friend! I'm saved!" Hugging Hanmei tightly, she jumped up excitedly.

"Uh... Luzhu, actually this is all the money I've saved over the years." Hanmei didn't want to give her all the money, you know, it's also the hard-earned money she earned through hard work for half a year.

"Why, you made me stay in such a miserable place, can't you bear any money? I don't have any money because of you, and besides, you don't have any relatives in your family. It wasn't my parents who adopted you back then." Green Seeing the sad look on his face, Zhu couldn't help softening his voice, and said with a tsk: "I'll save some emergency, and the rest will be given to my parents, that's fine!"

Hanmei pursed her lips tightly, struggled for a long time and said: "Okay then, but you must remember to leave money for godfather and mother, they are not in good health..."

"Okay! I'm their biological daughter. I know their physical condition better than you. Go back if you have nothing to do." Luzhu secretly rejoiced, fearing that someone would change her mind if she was petty, and ran into the room without waiting for anyone to speak.

Hanmei's words were on the verge of her mouth, and she was stunned for a long time before returning to the palace lonely.

For some reason, the withered flowers and plants that Fu Jingxuan bloomed and withered came back to life.

Although there are no blooms, they are all lush and green, green and full of vitality. These days, Fujingxuan's Xiaosheng gradually rises, and the majestic sound echoes on the beams.

Drinking the heart-nourishing medicine prescribed by the imperial doctor, Mu Pingting's mood was not as fragile and sad as before. Someone attacked her one after another, and she had no choice but to give birth to her heart. Practice a song "Long Lovesickness".

It is said that performers have different moods, and the rhythms they play are also different, and the same piece of music will have a different charm at each stage, so the performance is not only based on the skill of the performer, but also whether the mood is in line with the style of the song .

In the past few days, Mu Pingting has mastered the song "Long Lovesickness".

But she didn't immediately gain favor with this skill, but put Zizhu Xiao away, and always went to Taiye Pond to wander, or to sit at Lan Fei or Lin Qingyu.

Concubine Ling was favored, and everyone in the palace envied her.Ever since Concubine Ling had a miscarriage, it was difficult to conceive again. Everyone in the palace said that her luck had come to an end, but who would have thought that she would be reinstated as Concubine in just a few months after being relegated to the rank of nobleman? shoulder to shoulder.

And I don't know when I made friends with Lingbi, and Changpin also received a lot of favor.

The weather is not beautiful, it is the end of autumn, after a cold rain, Xuanming City is shrouded in bone-piercing cold air, a thin layer of ice forms on the ground, and the clear water vapor in the air has not yet dissipated.

In order to appease Mu Pingting's pain of losing her son, everyone in Xuanyin Xiaoyu's harem held a banquet to celebrate her birthday at the Shuqin Hall on the east side of Lingyin Pavilion on the [-]th day of the good month.

Mu Pingting was the first to celebrate a certain concubine's birthday with such fanfare.But the main name is also for the joy of the autumn harvest in Xuanming City. Perhaps, the harem also needs such a festival to wash away the sinister atmosphere of losing children in the harem.

The walls of the Shuqin Hall are all made of white jade, surrounded by daffodils to set off the atmosphere, several jars of glazed crystal jadeware stand on both sides of the main seat, the water jade curtain rolls slightly, and the white lotus and clear water are on the thin bamboo curtain, which is an elegant and clean scene.It is too cool, and the seats are all covered with goose down cushions and hand warmers.

Outside the hall, the wind is bright and the air is clear, the blue sea, the sky and the clouds are curling and relaxing, the leaves are slanting and moving, lush and green, and the fragrance of wine is wafting out with the wind, long and long.

Among the concubines present, except for the relegated Ashina Shan, all the favored and unfavored concubines arrived.

Mu Pingting has been unable to blend into this beautiful scene for a long time. With such a pale state of mind, the clothes she chooses are also plain and white. There are only a few branches of green pine printed on them, which are as lonely as jackdaws, and a few silver hairpins. In the hair, neither sad nor happy.

When Xuan Yin saw her, there was pity in his eyes, and when Mu Pingting realized it, her heart throbbed and she hurriedly avoided her sight.

Yingying and Yanyan, the hall was full of fragrance, and the atmosphere was lively, but Xuan Yin was only thinking about it, not too much, and Mu Pingting didn't care to watch, just blindly contemplating.

Seeing this, Lin Qingyu took the initiative to go over to sit with the person, and called Lingqiao to bring over a plate of snacks: "Today, I was supposed to congratulate Sister Mu on her birthday, but I didn't expect the emperor to be one step faster... I specially made this jade flower hibiscus roll." I made it for my sister, does my sister like it?"

Mu Pingting smiled slightly, picked up a piece and put it in her mouth to taste lightly. The outer skin was soft and glutinous, the inner filling was sweet and rich, and it melted in the mouth. In addition, there was a strange fragrance, which made her spirit gradually happy.

In the past few months, she was really happy, looked at Lin Qingyu softly, and said, "My sister is so troublesome, this pastry is both new and delicious, and I'm really afraid that I won't be able to eat this pastry made by my sister's skillful hands in the future. Thinking about it at night."

Lin Qingyu showed her face, smiling briskly and tenderly: "Sister is really good at making fun of, if sister likes to eat, can Qingyu make it every day and send it to your palace in person?"

Mu Pingting returned with a bright smile and said with bright eyes, "It's my sister's blessing to have a good girl like you, Qingyu." She picked up a piece of pastry for him, and said, "Your sister should try it too." Yes, otherwise this plate will be eaten by me in a while."

Lin Qingyu was surprised for a moment, but still opened her mouth and took a bite, but she was not in the mood to savor it, she just felt that the atmosphere was a bit weird.

Xuan Yin glanced down inadvertently, happened to see this scene, felt absurd, fortunately this is the concubine of his own harem, but if he did such an outrageous act, if others saw it...

He coughed a few times intentionally, and the queen quickly poured a cup of tea to the person, and said with concern: "Is the Shuqin Palace too cold? Your majesty, drink a cup of hot tea and press it down. I don't think Mr. Jin has the intention to appreciate it today." It's your birthday, why not..."

After drinking a cup of tea, Xuan Yin fixed his eyes and said for a long time, "What kind of pastry does Jin Guiren eat? Why haven't I seen it before?"

Mu Pingting stopped her smile, and replied indifferently, "It's the jade flower lotus roll that Lin Chang is making."

Xuan Yin stared at the person for a while, then said in a deep voice: "You are not in good health, don't eat other things indiscriminately."

This remark implies something, could it be that the emperor has already seen what she and Sister Mu did?Hearing this, Lin Qingyu quickly got up from her seat, ready to go back to her seat.

Unexpectedly, Mu Pingting said bluntly: "Sister's heart is pure and pure, nothing will happen."

There was a pun in the answer to this remark, and Xuan Yin's face was slightly angry, he glanced at Lin Qingyu, and said: "Lin Changzai, bring me the cake you made, I want to taste it What kind of delicacy is so delicious, so honorable.”

Lin Qingyu paused, bit her lips in embarrassment, returned to Mu Pingting's seat and picked up the plate of pastries, and under Mu Pingting's encouraging gaze, walked to Xuan Yin's side with heavy steps, and put The pastries are served with both hands.

(End of this chapter)