The Six Palaces of Favorites: The Black-bellied Emperor's Cold Concubine

Chapter 861
Originally thought that there would be a palace garden in this place, but when he saw the gate of the bamboo fence, Qingchen's heart couldn't help but skipped a little with emotion.She really did not expect that in this magnificent palace, there would be such a paradise-like cottage with bamboo fences.

There are dense phoenix tails in front of the court, gurgling streams under the bamboo fence, and several vegetable fields full of weeds in the yard. It can be vaguely seen that the original owner did not struggle unwillingly even if he fell into power, but was very happy. Treat yourself wisely and find a peaceful place for yourself.Prosperity is reduced to mediocrity, at least you can find a way out for your heart.

There is a plum tree in front of the window, three or two small peaches and ginkgos by the stream, and the fence in the yard is covered with roses, with a strong rural atmosphere. She only took a few glances at this place, and she liked it from the bottom of her heart. Standing here and looking at the scenery, there is a kind of indescribable relaxation and joy.

Jin Xin followed her, seeing that she was only focused on admiring the surrounding scenery, she reminded her in a low voice: "Your Majesty, be careful of the slippery road."

In a place where there is no sunshine all year round, the bluestone road is covered with a thick layer of moss. The three of them walked very slowly, slipping carefully with each step.

Qingchen looked at the bamboo house in front of him and asked, "Is it here?"

Jinxiu hurriedly replied: "No, I still have to go in. This place is where the former concubine Xia Tian lived, and the real bedroom is still behind."

"She's in a good mood. It's not easy for a concubine who has fallen out of favor to know how to treat herself well, let alone enjoy herself." Holding Jin Xin's hand, she passed the bamboo house and walked a short distance, only to see a not-so-good In such a large palace, the gate of the vermilion palace was ajar, except for the occasional chirping of birds and the sound of the wind, no movement could be heard.

Jinxiu went up and pushed open the door, Qingchen followed her into the Qingxiu Pavilion, and saw that there were a lot of bamboos in this place, the courtyard was covered with bamboos everywhere, and even the branches and leaves extended into the corridor of the main hall.

Standing at the door, Qingchen looked at the middle of the empty hall in the main hall, where there was a half-person-high stove emitting green smoke, and couldn't help frowning.

"Ms. Chen Concubine, the poor Taoist is paying her respects." Suddenly hearing someone behind her, Qingchen turned around and saw a 50-year-old old Taoist, with gray hair and beard, wearing a green robe, He was bending down and bowing to himself to greet him.

His expression was quite calm, but those eyes lacked a bit of the indifference and calmness of a monk, and were a bit more utilitarian. Even though they were still respectful, Qingchen knew in his heart that Concubine Li's people would not take themselves seriously.

Cursing his lips slightly, Qingchen said with a smile: "The Taoist priest doesn't need to be too polite, but how did the Taoist priest know me?"

"My lady has an extraordinary temperament, naturally she is not comparable to concubines." Taoist Jingxu looked calm, the words were obviously compliments, but for some reason, when they came out of his mouth, it seemed to have some meaning, but also seemed to mean nothing.

Qingchen glanced at the alchemy furnace in the hall, nodded and said: "I heard that the pills made by the Taoist priest for the emperor are very effective, and I feel curious, so I came here to visit, and I ask the Taoist priest to forgive me for being abrupt. "

Her words were very polite and tactful. Although she wished to vent her anger by slapping him for forty immediately, on the surface it was still a polite greeting.

The Taoist priest smiled slightly, but what he said made people feel very uncomfortable, "My lady has won the award, and the poor Taoist also heard that the former lady had a dispute with the emperor in front of the imperial court because of the poor Taoist's pill, and she was also punished." The emperor made him kneel, and the poor Taoist knows that the empress will come here to visit the poor Taoist sooner or later, so the poor Taoist has already prepared tea and waits for it, and the empress invites you inside."

Qingchen curled the corners of his lips and didn't say anything, but followed him into the main hall, thinking that it really was Concubine Li's person, who was as cunning as her and difficult to deal with, this was clearly telling her that they were already prepared, Even if she intends to make things difficult, she has to carefully weigh whether she has a chance of winning.

Daoist Jingxu went to prepare tea, Qingchen stood in front of the alchemy furnace, slightly blindfolded, and ordered in a cold voice: "Open it, I want to test the medicine."

Just as Jinxiu was about to stretch out his hand, Daoist Jingxu stopped him and said, "Wait a minute, ma'am, please think twice, you must not open the furnace for this elixir before it is refined, otherwise the furnace will be ruined. , women belong to yin, which conflicts with this elixir of pure yang and rigidity, if a woman's hand touches this elixir furnace, hindering the efficacy of this elixir, the emperor blames it, poor people are not as sacred as the empress , but I can’t afford it.”

The last sentence was vaguely mocking, Qingchen saw that he was holding a small red lacquered rosewood tea tray, inside was a purple sand teapot and tea bowl, steam was rising from the spout of the small teapot, and the tea fragrance could be faintly smelled.

Qingchen nodded to Jinxiu, and Jinxiu stopped and walked back to her side.

Seeing this, Daoist Jingxu relaxed and lowered his head slightly: "Your Majesty, please go this way."

"No need, I know the Taoist priest's tea is good, but I'm not here to beg for tea today." Qingchen walked slowly to Jingxu's side, sniffed the tea fragrance carefully and asked with a smile: "Bamboo leaves Tea? Brewed with snow water from plum blossoms?"

Daoist Jingxu pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "Your Majesty has a good nose. Your Majesty is in a high position, so how can you care about the poor tea? Naturally, the Poor Dao knows that your Majesty is not here to beg for tea, but the poor Daoist is just dull, so I don't know What can you teach me here?"

"Ben Gong said it, but I was just curious, so I just came to have a look." Qingchen looked at the tea in his hand, and said meaningfully: "Plum blossoms are noble and clean, not the same as the world, bamboo is high and bright, and it is better to bend than to bend. Gentlemen like it, drinking this kind of tea can also clear your heart and clear your mind. The Taoist priest is a monk, and he can only achieve positive results if he is indifferent to utilitarianism. It is a pity that you have to come to mix with this world of mortals. What a tarnish for such a good tea.”

As he spoke, he reached out and overturned the tea tray in his hand. The crisp sound of the cup and tray falling to the ground sounded particularly shocking in this quiet small courtyard. Qingchen turned and walked out without looking back. Said: "The Taoist priest is not worthy of drinking this tea. I will give you some big red robes later. Maybe one day, the Taoist priest will be able to fulfill his wish. The red robe and purple belt rank among the officials. Since you have no intention of practicing, why bother to desecrate this dress?" ?”

Before leaving, Jin Xin sneered disdainfully: "Master Jingxu, this Taoist robe is stinky from your dirty heart, you are not afraid of the gods to blame you for being dishonest, you will get retribution in the future!"

Daoist Jingxu watched their master and servant leave in astonishment, and after a long time, he gritted his teeth, showing a look of shame and anger, and patiently bent down to clean up the broken cup.

After leaving the Qingxiu Pavilion, Jin Xin followed Qing Chen and asked, "Is this the empress' plan to forget it? Isn't that too cheap for him?"

(End of this chapter)