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Chapter 67 Kongming Lantern (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival)

I didn't write this title on purpose...but it seems to fit the occasion~
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In the early autumn, the high dew is high, the high and clean moon hangs in the sky, the water-like clear light washes the soft autumn night, and the stars of the Milky Way are shining brilliantly, like pearls.

The autumn nights are slowly getting longer, and the still warm breath blows slowly, with a little coolness.

The sound of silk and bamboo in Yuanfu Palace began when the sky was full of red clouds, and it didn't stop until night, and the other bedrooms were much quieter.

Qingyu Palace.

A thin figure was busy running around in the courtyard under the silver-white moonlight, a little sweat dripped from his forehead, but he didn't care at all, just wiped it casually with his rolled up sleeves, and continued to busy himself made objects.

The woman in a tea-green gown came out of the desolate bedroom and came to the figure, her eyes were full of love, and her voice was even more gentle, "Fourth princess, it's autumn, it's cold at night, take care of your body."

Gao Changhuan smiled calmly when he saw the figure coming out, and motioned her to sit down next to him, "I stayed in the dormitory all day, and my hands and feet were a little stiff, so I wanted to go out for activities, but it was a little cooler. It's all right."

"But Mommy, don't you feel bad when autumn comes?"

"Why didn't you go to rest?" Gao Changhuan didn't stop the movement of his hands, and seemed to be talking casually.

However, Nanny Xu, who was sitting in front of Gao Changhuan, had wet eyes, and said with infinite regret in her voice, "Time flies so fast."

"In a flash, your concubine has passed away for three years."

Gao Changhuan, who was busy, froze for a while, but soon continued to move, with a flash of sadness in his eyes, and sighed softly following Mammy Xu's words, "Yes, it's been three years. "

"Brother Da Huang and Brother San Huang have passed away for two years."

"time flies."

Three years ago, when everyone mentioned three years ago, they would only think of the seven princes who died in childbirth after the birth of the Great Wei and Yuan Empress, but few people would mention the fact that her grandfather Li's family was wiped out, and her mother and concubine committed suicide loyally.

Their Li family is guilty.

From a concubine who was flattered and flattered by everyone, she became the daughter of a criminal minister overnight.

Her mother and concubine had a strong character and refused to bow their heads, let alone be sneered at by others, so she took her own life.

But the living are still implicated.

Just like its name, Qingyu Palace is too cold and cold. According to Gao Changhuan, the name was not very good at the beginning. It is not as lively and joyful as other palaces. Terrific name.

"Fourth princess, I have worked hard for you these past few years."

Whenever this time comes, Nanny Xu can't help feeling sorry for Gao Changhuan.

Gao Changhuan is the most innocent one.

She didn't know if the Li family made any mistakes, but Li Guibi was too stubborn back then, she was indeed freed after hanging herself with the Li family, but what about the remaining children?

Gao Changhuan lost his mother when he was seven years old.

If it wasn't for the eldest prince taking care of him a few years ago, he might have died of illness long ago.

It's a pity that the first prince and the third prince couldn't take care of themselves..., the mother's family is in decline, and the father is indifferent, it's just that these children have to fend for themselves.

Mammy Xu grew up watching Li Guipin grow up. After Li Guipin passed away, she didn't leave the palace, so she took the initiative to stay and take care of Gao Changhuan. Looking at Gao Changhuan at such a young age, she was more low-key than all the princesses in the palace. Being restrained will make Nanny Xu feel like being stabbed by a knife in her heart.

"What is this doing?"

The deceased has passed away, and Mother Xu doesn't want to think about the past anymore, so she made Gao Changhuan sad for no reason, so she changed the subject and said, "Why did you remember to make Kongming lanterns today, and you still make so many?"

"Ma'am, help me!"

Although Nanny Xu is getting older, her wrinkled hands are still neat and crisp when doing things.

Hearing Madam Xu's question, Gao Changle slowly put down the things he was busy with, and looked at Madam Xu solemnly, "Mama, I've been keeping a low profile for so long, suddenly I don't want to bear it any longer."

She doesn't want to watch the nanny spend a long time talking to the steward of the inner palace every time for a little bit, she doesn't want to wait in the palace every day waiting for Li Shao to come to visit her when she is free, and she doesn't want to... let alone look at Gao In this way, Changle snatched Li Shao away bit by bit.

As long as Gao Changhuan thinks of the time when he saw Li Shao looking at Gao Changle with such nervous and doting eyes in Changle Hall, his heart will feel inexplicably sad.

Brother Yancheng was right.

Power is a worldly thing, but living in the world, one cannot be too high-spirited, too lofty, if you don't live with the world, you will only be oppressed.

What I like, I always have to fight for it myself, I just wait silently, and I definitely can't wait for anything.

In the past, since her mother and concubine were able to stand out among the many concubines and become the white moonlight in the heart of her father, Xie Xianyin, the queen of the cinnabar mole, competed equally, then as the daughter of Li Guifei, she naturally also You can't stay silent in the Qingyu Palace forever.

She also wants to stand out and be valued by Emperor Jiayuan, and she also wants the person she likes to like her too.

Nanny Xu was shocked, looking at Gao Changhuan's firm and persistent appearance, as if seeing Li Xinning who was still in the boudoir, "Mother..."

"Princess……"

Nanny Xu came back to her senses, her cloudy eyes fell on Gao Changhuan's resolute figure, and her voice was choked up, "Okay."

"Okay, the nanny will help you."

Gao Changhuan's thin face slowly raised a smile, "Okay."

The two masters and servants were busy in the yard, and soon, one after another Kongming lanterns were ready. The surroundings of the Ming paper were not like when they were releasing sky lanterns to other people to pray for blessings, and they were full of wishes. Gao Changhuan There is only a peony flower on the top of each Kongming lantern.

Her concubine's favorite is the peony flower.

The candlelight was blown by the autumn wind and swayed brightly in front of Gao Changhuan, and then Gao Changhuan's calm eyes shone on the Kongming lantern from a distance.

The Yuanfu Palace is full of excitement.

Except for a few concubines, almost all the concubines came to the tenth prince's full moon banquet, and even the wives of the official families above the third rank in the capital were very generous.

Ning Wanqiu looked at the congratulatory people with a quiet smile, but the corners of her lips curled up unconsciously. This was just the beginning, and she would wait for her ten princes to grow up, and the real power would be to inherit the great order. in the grip.

"Your Majesty, look, it's rare to see the Second Princess patiently accompany Madam to drink tea and enjoy the flowers."

Many camellias were transplanted in Yuanfu Palace.

Ning Wanqiu likes camellias, so the Neifu specially searched for her preferences and brought various treasures, which added a lot of scenery and fun to the banquet. Gao Changyu didn't like these social gatherings the most in the past. Conventional, what he did tonight was really... a little unusual? !

Having got the magpie's attention, Ning Wanqiu looked along the crowd, only to see the people around Gao Changyu chatting and pursing his lips...

"Is that the wife of Duke Qi's mansion?"

Ning Wanqiu frowned, her voice was a little cold, "When did it happen?"

She and Qi Zhengxi have always been at odds in the palace, and now there is only Qi Zhengxi, a competitive concubine, left in the palace. Mothers who care about their daughters are all experienced, and Gao Changyu can understand it just by looking at it. plan.

Ning Wanqiu's complexion was a bit ugly.

It's not good to like anyone, but Qi Wenyuan, the eldest son of Duke Qi's mansion? ?
Doesn't this mean that she wants her to bow down like Qi Zhengxi?
Seeing Ning Wanqiu's understanding, the magpie lowered his eyebrows and bowed, "It's been a while, it seems that since the year before last, when the son of Duke Qi's mansion entered the palace and met the emperor, he saw it."

"It was the eldest princess's birthday, and the Duke of Qi ordered someone to send a screen over. The second princess talked about it for a long time, and said that she also wanted the same screen, but unfortunately she couldn't find one that was pleasing to the eye."

What Gao Changyu wanted was what Qi Wenyuan gave him, not the screen, after looking for it, even if he looked for it again, it was different.

Ning Wanqiu's face darkened a bit.

Ever since she became pregnant, her mind has always been on protecting her pregnancy. With Xie Xianyin's lessons learned, her Yuanfu Palace was really guarded against, until the tenth prince was born, no... first It should be called Gao Changhai.

Emperor Jiayuan came over for a while, smiled and chose the name for the tenth prince, and left with Song Sheng.

Ning Wanqiu's single-mindedness was not able to be scattered elsewhere, and she neglected such a big matter as Gao Changyu's mind.

Qi Wenyuan, the son of Duke Qi, is indeed a good candidate. He is handsome, with red lips and white teeth. He has read some books and is quite talented, but... what's the use of these?

After all, identity is there.

People from the Qi family, their Ning family is not suitable to touch.

Furthermore...

Then Qi Wenyuan was chosen by Emperor Jiayuan to be Gao Changle's husband, otherwise why would Qi Wenyuan be allowed to enter the palace several times, and Qi Wenyuan ran to give Gao Changle some birthday gifts.

The meaning couldn't be more obvious.

Emperor Jiayuan intends to match.

The only difference is that Gao Changle will be married when he is a little older, and now... Gao Changyu likes someone, but he wants to like the same man as Gao Changle?
Ning Wanqiu's eyes darkened, and she couldn't help clenching her hands in her sleeves.

She is already such a result, her daughter doesn't resemble her at all in other places, but she has a surprisingly tacit understanding in this place, and their mother and daughter are destined to only serve as foils for others?
Magpie took a good look at Ning Wanqiu's face, guessed her thoughts and said, "Ma'am, actually, this servant thinks that Prince Qi is pretty good, and he is a suitable husband candidate."

"The second princess likes it and likes it, there's nothing wrong with it."

"Qi Zhaoyi is just Qi Zhaoyi after all, a married daughter cannot represent the entire Duke of Qi."

Ning Wanqiu loosened her frown, and her eyes flickered following Magpie's words, "Your words are indeed reasonable."

"Since that's the case, let's send a camellia to Mrs. Qi Guogong before leaving."

Ning Wanqiu raised her eyelids slightly and opened her mouth lightly.

During the banquet just now, although she just glanced around, she saw that Mrs. Qi Guogong is also a person who loves camellias. Since the preferences are the same, it is just right to send one to her.

Magpie smiled calmly, "Yes, I know what to do."

But before the magpie retreated from Ning Wanqiu's side in response, his eyes were suddenly attracted by the sky lantern rising from the palace.

Seeing the surprised look of the magpie, Ning Wanqiu's eyes were a little contemptuous, but when she raised her head to look at the sky, her face quickly sank, almost around the same time, the other concubines and family members in Yuanfu Palace also Also noticed.

"who is it?"

All the female relatives of He Gong are already here, except for the sick ones.

There is no need for those few to use such means to compete for favor, unless...

Unless it's some low-level casual workers who want to take advantage of the tenth prince's full moon banquet to climb up?

"Your Majesty, looking at the direction that the Kongming Lantern is coming from, it seems to be from... Qingyu Palace..." The magpie who had just walked away a few steps returned to Ning Wanqiu's side again, and also frowned at the sky that suddenly floated up in the sky. The Kongming Lantern said thoughtfully, "It seems...it seems that there are peonies painted on the Kongming Lantern!"

Those who love peony in the palace...

Li Guipin!
Ning Wanqiu's complexion changed drastically.

Li Xinning, both in appearance and character, is as radiant as a peony, so dazzling that people can't take their eyes off. Since Li Xinning hanged himself, peony in the palace has become a taboo, and the inner palace has all kinds of peony flowers. Pull it out, who is it...

Who dares to stir up trouble so many years after Li Xinning's death? !

"check!"

"Magpie, go and find out for me, who the hell is it!"

Ning Wanqiu's voice was a little excited.

Magpie nodded hurriedly, with the same tense expression on her face, "Yes, Madam, don't worry, this servant will go right away!"

"Look at who put up the Kongming Lantern, it's so beautiful!"

"Could it be that Mrs. Ning prepared it?"

"Mrs. Ning is really lucky. She won the tenth prince and was promoted to the position. She will definitely be favored in this palace in the future."

"Yes, yes, seeing how favored the Tenth Prince is, you will know how much the Emperor attaches importance to the Tenth Prince and Mrs. Ning!"

There were endless laughter and laughter in the ears, and the eyes on Ning Wanqiu's elegant face were faintly agitated.

Emperor Jiayuan had just stepped into the imperial study, before he could enter the door, he heard the exclamation of the palace people in the courtyard.

"Look, there are so many Kongming lanterns..."

"hiss--"

"emperor."

"Greetings to the emperor!"

The palace servants in the sleeping hall were all kneeling on the ground, but Emperor Jiayuan didn't get angry, he just followed the direction of those palace servants' eyes.

When I really saw the Kongming lanterns floating on the huge sky, the moonlight was hazy at this time, and the Kongming lanterns that Ying Yingzhuo called out became brighter and brighter, exuding an orange halo, suddenly breaking into my heart.

"That is……"

Emperor Jiayuan looked at the sky suspiciously.

Song Sheng stepped forward and replied respectfully, "My Majesty, that is the Kongming Lantern."

"It's not the Mid-Autumn Festival, who put the lanterns in the palace?" Emperor Jiayuan frowned, he only thought the peony on the lantern looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who liked it for a while.

(End of this chapter)