The favored imperial concubine

Chapter 71

Although Concubine Tong slept very late last night, thinking that Xi Lan would come to Jingren Palace to pay her respects to her as usual early today, Concubine Tong cheered up again, got up early, and served her with ingenuity. Next, I picked out the exquisite flag outfits just sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs two days ago.

Qiaoxin held up a dark purple silk flag with bright red and light purple peony flower embroidered patterns and walked in front of Concubine Tong, "The color and embroidery patterns of this flag are the most favorite of the imperial concubine, Come to think of it, only the empress can wear this graceful and luxurious flag dress with charm."

Concubine Tong held the flag in her hand and stood in front of the bronze mirror for comparison, frowned slightly, and asked hesitantly: "Qiaoxin, tell me, is this palace old? So, even if you wear this exquisite For the flag dress, I can only use words such as grace, charm, grace, and luxury to praise me? If this dress is worn on Nianshi, everyone will bluntly praise her for her outstanding appearance and beauty. ?”

Qiaoxin was startled, and quickly explained: "The imperial concubine has a beautiful face and a noble family background. Even if she wears an ordinary flag dress, she has an extraordinary and refined temperament. How can Xipin, a petty woman, compare with that?" ?”

"You girl has always been sweet-talking, but compared with Nian's appearance, I know which one pleases the emperor more." Concubine Tong shook her head with a smile, and sighed faintly: "Shaohua is fleeting." , Youth is short, and women's appearance is more likely to age than men. Even if this palace is carefully maintained, it is difficult to compare with those who have just entered the palace.

Concubine Tong recalled Nian Xilan's extremely beautiful and charming face, which was born under the blessing of heaven, and couldn't help frowning even more, and ordered Qiaoxin to bring the other three new flag dresses to her for careful selection, but it was The more I looked at it, the more dissatisfied I became, so I reluctantly chose the first one, and changed it under Qiaoxin's service.

Qiaoxin originally wanted to comb Concubine Tong's favorite delicate and beautiful hair, but she only combed half of it before Concubine Tong waved her hand to stop her and said, "I remember that Nian Shi loved combing this hair the most. The younger ones... I should comb my wings today."

Ingeniously combed Concubine Tong's hair in a neat bun, fetched an exquisitely crafted big wing, carefully fixed it on the newly combed bun, and put a light purple flower in the middle Peony flower, with two small golden silk phoenix hairpins with exquisite workmanship on both sides. Each of the two phoenixes holds a dazzling ruby ​​in its mouth. The radian and the slightly upward angle show the noble and extraordinary status and bearing of the phoenix.

Concubine Tong Jia carefully looked at her own face in the bronze mirror, and said to Qiao Xin: "Get some bright red rouge cream, my lips are a little pale, and my face is a little pale, and I don't look very well. Looks good."

Qiaoxin looked at the heavy shadow under Concubine Tong Guifei's eyes this morning, and knew that she must not have slept well last night, and most likely stayed up all night.However, Qiaoxin was afraid of inadvertently touching Concubine Tong's pain, so she didn't dare to speak rashly to comfort her. She just followed Concubine Tong's instructions and put on makeup for her. Until Concubine Tong nodded in satisfaction, Qiaoxin was slightly relieved .

Concubine Tong had just eaten a small bowl of bird's nest porridge, and it was time to pay her respects.

Concubine Tong was originally quite satisfied with her elegant and luxurious attire, but as the concubines walked into the palace in twos and threes one after another, Concubine Tong quietly looked at the fine carvings of Concubine De, Concubine Yi, Concubine Xuan, nobleman Mi and others. With delicate makeup and luxurious and eye-catching jewelry all over her body, Nian Xilan's elegant and refined face, light and clear makeup and comfortable and casual dress suddenly flashed in her mind.

Looking at the concubines in front of her who were equally well-dressed as herself, Concubine Tong suddenly felt an indescribable sadness in her heart, she was a little disheartened for a moment, and an inexplicable sadness flashed in her eyes very quickly.

Although Concubine Xuan secretly wondered why Nian Xilan, who was always punctual, hadn't arrived yet, but on his face, he was chatting and laughing with the concubine next to him, but he didn't mention the fact that Nian Xilan hadn't arrived yet. .

Mrs. Jin has long been extremely jealous of Nian Xilan's beauty and good luck, and only feels that Nian Xilan has taken away the favor that might have belonged to her.It's a pity that Nian Xilan was cautious in her words and deeds, and was pampered and protected by the emperor, so she couldn't find a chance to take revenge on Nian Xilan.

Seeing Nian Xilan's late arrival, Mr. Jin couldn't help but secretly delighted, thinking that he had finally caught Nian Xilan's handle, so he found an opportunity that he thought was suitable, and pretended to inadvertently ask the nobleman next to him Said: "Sister Xipin usually comes very early, why did she come late today? Could it be that sister Xipin is pregnant and travels back and forth between Yikun Palace and Qianqing Palace, and she wants to serve the emperor with all her heart, too much?" It’s because of your hard work that you’ve been unwell, so you haven’t got up after three poles in the sun, so you can’t come to Jingren Palace to greet the imperial concubine on time?”

Mr. Mi glanced at Mr. Jin faintly, smiled, and said slowly: "I'm not clairvoyant, how can I know what's going on in Qianqing Palace and Yikun Palace? If you're so curious, wait a while for Xi The concubine is here, you can ask her carefully, okay?"

Your Majesty Jin originally wanted to use this remark to stir up dissatisfaction and resentment towards Nian Xilan from Concubine Tong Gui and all the concubines, but at this moment, she saw that Concubine Tong and the concubines present had heard her meaningful words but turned a deaf ear to them. There was not even a trace of resentment on his face.I couldn't help shaking, and suddenly realized that I had probably done something stupid.

The nobleman was silent for a moment, then quickly put on a smile, and pulled back the conversation, "Sister nobleman's words are reasonable. They are all superficial and ignorant. To ask such stupid things makes my sister laugh!"

Concubine Tong Gui was about to speak, but saw the little eunuch of Jingren Palace walking into the palace in a panic.

Concubine Tong's complexion darkened, and she asked displeasedly: "What's the proper way to be flustered and frizzy? What's the big deal that made you forget about all the teachings that I taught you every day? "

(End of this chapter)