Empress, she is rising step by step

"The legs are on the emperor's body. If the emperor wants to come, I don't have to think of a way for the emperor to come. If the emperor doesn't want to come, I can't even tie him up."

The emperor is fascinated by Cao Wenxi. Now she wants to call the emperor, but the emperor may not pay attention to her. Why should she ask for trouble?

Zhu Ci looked out the window boredly. The eaves of the roof are flying up, and only a corner of the blue sky can be seen. Wind chimes hang under the winding corridor like a dragon, and the breeze blows by, making a sweet sound.

Xiao Yinzi came in with a big bunch of pomegranates, okra, cattails, wormwood, dianthus.

Zhuying asked with a smile: "Why did you pick so many flowers? You may have almost wiped out all the flowers in the Spring Garden."

"Sister Zhuying knows how to make fun of me. I'm not that ignorant of amorous feelings."

Xiao Yinzi's delicate face was hidden behind the pomegranate flowers, and became a little more rosy.

"I folded some in every place. What's so good about flowers alone? It's best to use dianthus and cattails to match them."

"I can't tell that you know so much. It turns out that I am the one who doesn't understand the style. I should learn more like you."

Seeing Xiao Yinzi's face turn even redder, Zhuying couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Xiao Yinzi doesn't talk much on weekdays and has a good temper. He doesn't get upset when others make fun of him. He could only talk to Zhuying and Cuilan, but he was also very shy and would blush when he made the slightest joke.

"I won't make fun of you anymore, I see you are embarrassed. But master, I found that Xiao Yinzi is pretty good-looking, with thick eyebrows and big eyes."

Zhu Ciben listened to their jokes quietly. Hearing what Zhuying said, he couldn't help but take a closer look at Xiao Yinzi. She didn't pay much attention to it in the past. Xiao Yinzi always lowered his head and was extremely quiet.

Now when I look closely, I can see that the small mark is fine, the skin is tender, the flesh is white and clean, and the lips are red and the teeth are white. He is indeed somewhat handsome.

"Don't tell me, it's true. If Xiao Yinzi doesn't enter the palace, he will be particularly popular with the little girl."

Xiao Yinzi's head hung lower, he gently placed the flowers on the table and stepped aside. A blush crept up his cheeks and onto his ears.

"Master, thank you for your praise. This slave is just barely tall enough to look at. He's not as good as Master said."

"Why do you need to belittle yourself? In my heart, you are naturally excellent."

Seeing how shy Xiao Yinzi was, Zhu Ci thought he was a little cute. She stopped teasing him and turned to Zhuying to bring the jasper-colored string-patterned vase. She took the scissors and began to cut the flower branches.

Hearing the sound of cicadas outside, Zhu Ci said: "It's getting hotter day by day, and people's hearts are also becoming impetuous. You go to the warehouse to find out the curtains with flowers, birds, and mosquitoes and replace them. This autumn-colored one looks like It gets really boring after a long time.”

Zhuying agreed, "My master has been having a bitter summer recently, and he's like a greedy cat. He won't eat this or that. Why don't you make some custard, add some grapes and watermelon, and top it with smoothie? Ice and ice are the best. Appetizing.”

Zhu Ci also tasted some, but the deliciousness of ancient times was limited. She hates summer the most. When the weather gets hot, she doesn't want to move or eat.

"Okay, let me make more. You can use some together and prepare some more to send to Yan Baolin. The Queen Mother is not feeling well, and Yan Baolin has to serve the Queen Mother. She can't go out often, I'm afraid she will be exhausted in the past few days. .”

"My slave knows." Zhuying promised with a smile, turned around and left.

Zhu Ci put the pruned pomegranate, carnation, bamboo and other flowers and plants into the vase and arranged them in the style she liked. Although the weather is hot, the heat wave makes people feel upset.

But the hall is cool and pleasant. Copper basins are used to hold crystal clear ice cubes in the four corners of the hall and beside the windows. Suddenly, his eyes fell into boundless darkness. Zhu Ci was stunned, smiled and raised his hand to cover his eyes.

"You Zhuying, you said you were making Sushan for me, but you are teasing me here."

Taking off the hand covering his eyes, his eyes regained clarity.

Zhu Ci turned around and looked back, and saw Shen Que standing behind her with a smile on his face and a long body. Behind him are dense and tall bamboos, rich and green, and the sunlight shines on him through the gaps between the leaves, mottled and blurring his face.

"Your Majesty?" Zhu Ci stood up in surprise, a joyful smile bursting out of his warm eyes.

"Where did the emperor learn how to tease people? I thought it was Zhuying's naughty girl." Her tone sounded like joy and coquettishness.

"I saw you were busy, so I couldn't bear to disturb you." Shen Que tilted his head to admire Zhu Ci's flower arrangement.

"Bright and enchanting, soft and firm at the same time, and the color matching is also tasteful. I didn't realize you were so good at flower arranging before."

"Concubine is really bored and can only pass the time by arranging flowers. Although concubine is not proficient in everything, she is also good at everything. The emperor underestimates concubine."

Zhu Ci couldn't hide the smile at the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, as if she was extremely happy for Shen Que's arrival.

"It's so hot, why is the emperor here? If anything happens, just call them."

Seeing the fine beads of sweat on Shen Que's temples, Zhu Ci pinched the handkerchief and stood on tiptoes to wipe Shen Que's sweat.

The smile in Shen Que's eyes grew stronger, he squatted down slightly and turned his head.

"I thought that I haven't seen you for a while, and I missed you very much. So I came to see you. Why do I think you have lost so much weight? But your wrist hurts?"

"The injury on my hand will be healed in a few days. It's just that I don't like Ji Xia. She always feels that Ji Xia is lazy and lacks energy, and her whole body feels sticky and uncomfortable."

With that said, Zhu Ci snorted lightly and turned away from looking at Shen Que.

"It turns out that the emperor is still thinking about the concubine. The concubine thought that the emperor had completely forgotten about the concubine. Did the emperor only remember to see the concubine because Sister Cao was not free?"

"No. In fact, I have wanted to see you for a long time, but the Queen Mother has been ill since the beginning of summer and has not gotten better. I really can't spare the time."

Shen Que rarely saw Zhu Ci eating food. She had always been considerate and sensible. This sudden change made him very happy.

Shen Que went to hold Zhu Ci's hand, but Zhu Ci gently shook it away. He was not annoyed and continued to hold her other hand. This time Zhu Ci did not hide. Just still looking down at his toes.

"I promise you. As long as I have time in the future, I will come and spend more time with you, okay?"

"Okay, then the emperor is not allowed to lie to his concubines." Zhu Ci gave up when she saw that it was good. She nestled against Shen Que's chest and listened to his sonorous and powerful heartbeat.

"I also miss the emperor during this time. I just know that the state affairs are busy, and the emperor is worried about the condition of the Queen Mother, so I don't dare to cause trouble to the emperor. But seeing that you are well, the emperor, I feel relieved."

"It's all my fault, I ignored your feelings."