Work overtime

Chapter 675

Li Beichen actually felt heartbroken when he heard these words.

He stood up, held Jiang Yuebai in his arms, and let her head rest on his stomach.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I was in a good mood, but you insisted on making me sad."

Jiang Yuebai was stunned for a moment, not understanding what words touched his nerves, and whispered, "I'm sorry. I said the wrong thing."

"You're not wrong, I'm the one who's wrong." Li Beichen hugged her tightly, "It's me who made you feel insecure."

Jiang Yuebai remained silent.

She doesn't care about this. A person's sense of security can only be given by oneself. If you rely on others, you will never feel safe.

But there is no need to express this indifference.

After hugging Jiang Yuebai, Li Beichen changed the subject, "Where is Concubine Yi?"

"She felt particularly sleepy today and went to bed first."

Li Beichen asked with concern, "What's going on?"

Jiang Yuebai shook his head, "I don't know."

Both of them were worried, but tacitly did not mention the poison.

Li Beichen stroked Jiang Yuebai's back, feeling sleepy. "Let's go in. There are a lot of mosquitoes outside."

"it is good."

Li Beichen leaned over, stared into Jiang Yuebai's eyes, wanting to kiss her lips, and finally closed his eyes and kissed her forehead.

"Jiaojiao, you have to be well."

"Ah."

Li Beichen hugged Jiang Yuebai from behind and slept with his head buried in her neck, just like he did last night.

The fresh smell penetrated my nose, and I felt a long-lost peace.

Have a good night's sleep.

Concubine Yi woke up halfway to drink water. Molan thought about it and decided not to tell her that the emperor had come, so she stayed at Concubine Ning's place.

A woman's mind changes thousands of times a day. Matters of the heart are the hardest to explain.

Even if the master has a good relationship with Concubine Ning, who can guarantee that the master will not be sad after hearing about it.

Concubine Yi slept for a very long time and woke up at noon the next day. The emperor had to attend the morning court today and left early in the morning. Naturally, no one mentioned it.

While combing Concubine Yi's hair, Molan said, "Your Majesty, let's go back to Jingren Palace. You have a higher position than Concubine Ning, but you have always lived in a side hall. People outside say bad things about Concubine Ning."

Hearing this, Concubine Yi was stunned. She just wanted to stay with Concubine Ning and feel safe and happy, but she didn't expect that it would be disadvantageous to her.

He asked unhappily, "Who is so bold as to fabricate something about Concubine Ning? Go and find out for me. Catch one or two palace maids and eunuchs to act as monkeys, beat them with 20 sticks, and banish them from the palace."

Mo Yu followed up with her advice, "Your Highness, the palace rules have regulations on the rank of concubines living in each palace. Your Highness was not feeling well a few days ago and was fine, but it has been several days now. If you continue to live here, it will damage the reputation of Your Highness Ning Fei. Your Highness, please think twice."

Concubine Yi listened for a long time without saying anything. After a long while, she said, "You are right. Let's go back after dinner."

In the afternoon, the Emperor issued an imperial decree. There have been many sad events recently. In order to mourn the Empress Dowager and the unfortunately deceased royal heir, in July, the concubines in the harem are not allowed to wear gold or silver, draw eyebrows or put on lipstick. They must all go without makeup or clothes, and eat vegetarian food and pray for blessings.

A bunch of white silk flowers were also sent.

The four young eunuchs who came to deliver the flowers had smiles on their faces and were holding delicate sandalwood boxes filled with all kinds of silk flowers.

Jiang Yuebai discussed with Concubine Yi and each of them picked six flowers, all of which were exquisite and dignified in style.

After the young eunuch left, Jiang Yuebai played with a white camellia and recalled the scene in "Dream of Red Mansions" where silk flowers were rewarded.

Whether to choose first or last, and how many flowers one can choose, is a symbol of one's status. That's why Lin Daiyu was so concerned that she took the remaining silk flowers.

Seeing Jiang Yuebai's happy expression, Concubine Yi smiled and said, "Sister, I'll put it on for you."

"it is good."

Concubine Yi stood up and pinned the hairpin on Jiang Yuebai's bun. With Jiang Yuebai's clear and bright eyes and gentle and dignified oval face, she no longer looked sad and fragile, but rather looked like the kind-hearted Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"Look, does Concubine Ning look like a Bodhisattva in a temple?"

She felt this way the last time Jiang Yuebai rescued her by the pond in the Cining Palace. Now she felt that Jiang Yuebai looked even more like him.

"Similar! Really similar!" Everyone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Because it sure is.

Jiang Yuebai felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, "What nonsense are you talking about. I am not as kind-hearted as a Bodhisattva."

Everyone couldn't help but think of the Buddha's light they saw behind Jiang Yuebai during the days of rebellion.

"I've seen Buddha's light behind the goddess before."

"I saw it too."

"The Queen must be the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva."

Everyone was chattering loudly.

Jiang Yuebai quickly laughed and rebuked, "Stop, stop, stop talking nonsense. If you really saw the Buddha's light, it must be the protection of the Queen Mother. Those clothes were all given by the Queen Mother."

Concubine Yi was deeply moved when she heard this.

Everyone else wanted to flatter themselves and deify themselves. But Concubine Ning was the better, attributing all the credit to the Queen Mother. This filial piety and generosity are not something that ordinary people can have.

These words soon reached Li Beichen's ears. He smiled knowingly.

"reward!"

He gave Jiang Yuebai a pair of crystal clear jadeite bracelets and gave Concubine Yi a pair of Hetian jade bracelets.

It is said that these were specially supplied from Annan. There are only a few pairs, and the patterns and quality are very rare. The Empress Dowager's favorite jade bracelet during her lifetime was one of these pairs.

Jiang Yuebai asked someone to reward the eunuch who came to deliver the reward.

After lunch and a conversation, Concubine Yi took the initiative to express her gratitude to Jiang Yuebai for his hospitality and care over the past few days, and said that she would return to Jingren Palace tonight.

Jiang Yuebai agreed to it without hesitation.

Many things are just like catching someone cheating. As long as you don't catch them in bed, you can deceive yourself.

She was also worried that Concubine Yi would feel resentful and unhappy because she saw the emperor staying in her palace every other day.

Best friends are best friends. If it weren't for the ancient times, they would definitely not be able to share the affection of their husbands. Witnessing each other's love in person is another matter.

The two of them understood each other tacitly, which was somewhat unnatural.

After Concubine Yi left, Jiang Yuebai was a little upset. She simply practiced calligraphy at the table. While practicing, she heard that the emperor would come in a while and take her out to enjoy the scenery, so she asked her to get ready.

Normally, I was afraid that something might happen to her, so I kept her under house arrest. But today, for some reason, I took her out.

I have no idea what the emperor is up to.

When Jiang Yuebai was ready, she changed into a beige dress, decorated with a thin layer of mint green tulle on the outside of the dress, and pinned an ebony hairpin on her head with a white camellia silk flower.

The eyebrows were lightly drawn, and the curve was particularly soft.

The whole person is simple and elegant.

The emperor took her on a sedan chair into the Imperial Garden. She wondered in her heart, could it be that the emperor invited her to admire the moonlight over the lotus pond in the Imperial Garden in the middle of the night?
After getting off the sedan chair, the emperor personally held her hand and walked slowly forward. The road was very flat. Before they came, the eunuchs in charge of the imperial garden must have already cleared the place and made preparations.

From a distance, a pavilion was seen, with lanterns painted with plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum hanging on the four corners. A group of eunuchs knelt on the ground to welcome him, shouting "Long live the emperor!"

Walking forward, the leading eunuch knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the Epiphyllum will bloom within half an hour."

Li Beichen was very interested, "Let's go and take a look."

I saw a field of white Epiphyllums in bud beside the pavilion, all of which looked very beautiful, snow-white.

Li Beichen looked sideways at Jiang Yuebai and asked, "Have you ever seen a blooming Epiphyllum?"

"No."

Jiang Yuebai looked at the Epiphyllum on the ground. It was said that this flower would only bloom for a few minutes before withering. Was it really that stunning?

In her previous life, she was so busy, either working overtime or catching up on sleep. How could she have the time to stay up late at night just to catch a glimpse of her beauty?

Li Beichen happily squeezed Jiang Yuebai's little hand and said, "I haven't seen it either. This is the first time."

He looked at Jiang Yuebai, "Your outfit today is very suitable for this Epiphyllum. I remember there is a poem called, 'The Epiphyllum blooms quietly in the middle of the night, and the beauty appears gracefully under the moon.' It really fits the scene."

Jiang Yuebai said coquettishly, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. It's just a flash in the pan. I shouldn't compare myself to a flash in the pan."

(End of this chapter)