Hall of Fame

Chapter 85 Poisoning (1)

Seeing the caring eyes of Emperor Jiayuan's sword-browed eagle at the top, Ning Wanqiu smiled decently, but there was a flash of coldness in the bottom of his lowered eyes.

Back then, she and Xie Xianyin were pregnant successively, only a few months apart.

But Xie Xianyin has been cared and cherished since she was pregnant, not only Emperor Jiayuan holds it like a pearl in his palm, but even other people in the palace are idle and courteous to her.

On the other hand, looking at his own Yuanfu Palace, it was just deserted.

There is no harm without comparison.

Especially when the other person is still a good sister in her boudoir.

Under such a miserable comparison, even if Ning Wanqiu is indifferent to the world, it is impossible to turn a blind eye to it.

Later, Xie Xianyin died of dystocia, and Li Guibin was also implicated in the Li family's affairs, which gave Ning Wanqiu a chance to stand out.

If you want to be gentle, there is Xie Xianyin in front of you, she will never be able to compare.

If she wanted to be delicate and charming, there was another concubine Li Gui in front of her, and she would never be able to surpass her.

Even Qi Zhengxi is savage, Cao Shuying is humble, and Jiang Caiwei is obedient... Some people have already done this, and others can't get past it even if they try hard to learn it. It's a joke.

Therefore, a long time ago, Ning Wanqiu had a very good positioning for her role in the palace.

Empathetic.

Pure and clean.

Facts have proved that her choice is indeed correct. There are not a few women who come and go in the palace these years. The one who is favored today and the one who is loved tomorrow is the only one who is respected by Emperor Jiayuan all the time. She was as stable as Mount Tai, but she soared upwards, and she became Mrs. Ning who is now in charge of the harem.

Who would have thought that Ning Wanqiu was almost divorced back then.

Time flies, Emperor Jiayuan is getting old.

He is no longer as handsome and gentle as he was when he was young. Years seems to have taken extra care of Emperor Jiayuan, leaving many small wrinkles on his sharp-edged face, and even his stalwart and sturdy figure has lost its shape.

It's just... It's still possible to see the past, and the maturity and stability left by Emperor Jiayuan after years of precipitation can be regarded as slightly covering up his shortcomings.

Unknowingly, the corners of Ning Wanqiu's lips curled into a sarcastic arc.

In the past when Xie Xianyin was around, Emperor Jiayuan was partial to Xie Xianyin in his heart, but now that Xie Xianyin is dead, her Changyu and Changyan are still not as good as Gao Changle.

As the father and emperor, it is indeed reasonable for him to plan a son-in-law for his princess who is about to grow up.

But her long feathers were as big as Gao Changle, and in Emperor Jiayuan's heart, there was never a place for long feathers.

really...

It was hilarious.

Ning Wanqiu is graceful and elegant, and under the background of her gorgeous clothes, her demeanor is more elegant and dignified, as if... she was born to be that phoenix.

"Magpie, go to Changle Hall to see if the princess is ready?"

"Go to remind me, and say that the emperor's birthday banquet is about to begin, and Changle can't miss it."

The magpie bowed and stepped back respectfully. Emperor Jiayuan pursed his lips and nodded with a smile. At the same time, Ning Wanqiu also got up happily and bowed to Emperor Jiayuan. It's almost done, so the concubine will go ahead and greet her for a while."

"Go."

"Lan Qiu, thank you for your hard work."

Emperor Jiayuan signaled Ning Wanqiu to come forward, and pulled Laning Wanqiu's slender hand, "Thanks for having you here."

Over the years, since Ning Wanqiu was still a nobleman, he has started to take care of the general affairs of the palace. Many ministers in the court suggested that the harem should not be left without a master for a day. After the death of the Empress Yuan, the emperor should choose as soon as possible. The new empress succeeds to manage the sixth house.

Among them, Ning Wanqiu was the most vocal.

The Ning family is also a hairpin family of the Great Wei Dynasty, not to mention that Ning Wanqiu's grandfather was once a grand master, even now Ning Wanqiu's elder brother and younger brother also have a pivotal position in the military camp.

What's more, when the late emperor was alive, Ning Wanqiu was the concubine who appointed Emperor Jiayuan hand in hand.

It's just that Emperor Jiayuan had Xie Xianyin in his heart at that time, and he insisted on marrying Xie Xianyin regardless of the order and opposition of the first emperor. I'm afraid that the person who takes the second place now is Ning Wanqiu earlier.

However, Emperor Jiayuan liked it, and the lintel of Xie's family was not low, even though Xie Xianyin's personality was a bit inappropriate, but if the people under his hand helped and supported her, it would be understandable, and the late emperor did not hinder her too much.

In the past, Emperor Jiayuan married Xie Xianyin because of his own preference. After Xie Xianyin was sealed, the ministers in the court didn't feel anything, and they didn't dare to have any criticisms.

But now that Xie Xianyin is dead, is it possible to keep the position of queen all the time?

There was a lot of trouble in the court at that time.

Emperor Jiayuan once had a difficult time with the powerful officials in the court.

Later, it was Ning Wanqiu who came in front of Emperor Jiayuan, personally asked Emperor Jiayuan for an imperial decree and returned to Ning's house, knelt down in front of Grand Master Ning calmly, and claimed that he had absolutely no intention of being a queen. If he wrote a proposal like this again, he would force her to die again.

With Ning Wanqiu's shocking refusal, the Ning family kept silent about the matter of succession.

None of the parties were willing, and the voices of the ministers in the court gradually disappeared.

But precisely because of this, although Emperor Jiayuan did not confer on Ning Wanqiu, he handed over the power of managing the harem to Ning Wanqiu. Even if he was not a queen, Ning Wanqiu's power was like that of a deputy queen.

For a moment, she was the most honorable woman in the Wei harem.

Although it was a pity not being able to become a righteous queen, Ning Wanqiu's knowledge of advances and retreats not only made Emperor Jiayuan very grateful, even the ministers in the court also praised Ning Wanqiu for his generosity.

It can be said to be both fame and fortune.

It seemed that Ning Wanqiu had suffered a disadvantage and gave in, but in reality, it was much better than forcing her to become a queen and angering Emperor Jiayuan.

"Your majesty, what are you talking about? These are what concubines should do."

The smile on Ning Wanqiu's face was still respectful, "As long as the emperor doesn't dislike my concubine's stupidity and always doing wrong things, then my concubine will be content."

Emperor Jiayuan was amused by Ning Wanqiu's words, and patted Ning Wanqiu's shoulder heavily.

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Inside the Changle Hall.

The breeze blows gently.

The midsummer passed, and the heat also faded away. The nights in late autumn were very cold, and there were faint signs of winter.

Gao Changle wore a crimson long dress embroidered with diamond flowers. The cuffs and the hem of the skirt were outlined with a few auspicious clouds with silver thread. The soft smoke was tied around the waist, making it even more slender. A cloak embroidered with seawater patterns, a face resembling a hibiscus, and eyes more charming than peach blossoms are very captivating.

After nightfall, the sound of silk and bamboo from Changning Hall could be faintly heard.

The people in the palace had already prepared earlier, and rushed towards the Changning Palace very excitedly.

But Gao Changle, the important role in the rumors, is good. Not only is he not in the slightest anxiety, but after dressing up, he sits comfortably by his big kang by the window and eats sugar-steamed shortbread cheese and various pastries.

"Princess, we should go."

"The magpie next to Mrs. Ning has come to urge her twice, and is waiting outside the bedroom now. If she doesn't go there again, I'm afraid there will be a delay."

Cailan's voice has improved a lot after the intensive training of Dr. Xu, and she seems to be able to speak now, but her voice is still slightly hoarse, and she sounds a bit old-fashioned.

Cai Lan is the most mature among the many court ladies.

Unexpectedly, Gao Changle looked at the anxious Cailan and shook his head with a smile, "What are you in such a hurry for?"

"If you go around now, you have to wait!"

"Besides, even if you go to a banquet, you still have to wait, and then you see someone you know well and talk to them. Isn't it true that normal banquets are busy dealing with others?"

Gao Changle shook his head, and Liu Mei couldn't help frowning, she always hated these contacts the most.

Always feel tired.

Needless to say, those concubines and princesses, even the daughter of a wealthy family has learned to see people with a mask and a smile since she was a child.

Even at a banquet, everyone can greet each other because of being polite, but it's really hard to say who thinks who behind the scenes.

Whether it is true or not is unknown.

Instead of going early and having an intrigue in advance, it is better to eat some cakes in the bedroom and enjoy Li Shao's craftsmanship first.

"Tell Magpie that Ben Gong will be fine soon, let her go and answer first!"

That's what Gao Changle said two times ago, so hurry up.

It was almost half an hour so fast.

Cailan shook her head helplessly. Seeing Gao Changle who was so unhurried, she could only go outside to deal with the magpie, but it was strange to say that the princess's personality seemed to have really changed a lot recently.

The former Gao Changle was easily overjoyed and saddened.

More irritable and irritable.

Now...Gao Changle is really much better, not only there is a lot more smile on his brows, but even his personality has become more kind. In fact, think about it, Gao Changle was not so unruly and willful when he was a child, but Later, Cao Shuying intentionally or unintentionally led her astray, and that's why she gained a bad reputation in the hearts of everyone in the palace.

Cailan thought so, but Gao Changle didn't respond in his heart.

She only discovered the change when she was reborn.

"By the way, Li Shao hasn't come back yet?"

In this banquet, what Gao Changle most wanted to see was not the young talents who were invited, but she wanted to watch the play.

If Li Shao didn't come back, even if he went, it would be in vain.

"Eldest princess, this servant is about to tell you about this matter. Director Li just sent a message from Topei that he can't leave before the imperial court, and wants you to go directly to Changning Palace."

Zhu Xi seriously thought about Pei Yuan's words, and then added, "Oh, yes, Pei Yuan also said, Mr. Li said, don't worry, princess, what was planned before, we will do it now, half a minute There will be no delay."

"it is good!"

"Then let's go!" Gao Changle felt a little regretful that Li Shao couldn't come back, so she could give Li Shao the medicine and then go to the birthday banquet together.

I think the weather has already entered autumn.

But the injury on Li Shao's arm not only didn't get better, but worsened slightly, and the wound was much heavier than before.

Gao Changle suddenly got up from the big kang by the window, and regardless of the eyes of Cai Lan, Zhu Xi and others, he directly gathered the cloak on his shoulders, stepped into the boundless night, and ran towards Changning Hall.

Gao Changle did not forget to order Cailan Zhuxi and others behind him, "Don't forget to bring the congratulatory gift for the emperor..."

do not forget……

Thanks to Gao Changle, he still remembers that today is Emperor Jiayuan's birthday, so remember to prepare a congratulatory gift for Emperor Jiayuan, otherwise Cailan and Zhuxi would always feel that Gao Changle puts more thought into Mr. Li than on the emperor. Thoughtful.

"Yes……"

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Qingyu Palace.

Gao Changhuan was wearing a royal blue long dress embroidered with blue sky and auspicious clouds, tied around his waist with a jade belt, and a golden silk begonia was swaying his hair in a bun on his temples. The makeup on his face was simple and elegant, and his dark eyes were like water.

Compared with Gao Changle's bright and charming, Gao Changhuan is the kind that is as quiet as water, calm and peaceful.

"Are you all ready?"

Gao Changhuan worriedly looked at the pastries placed in the red lacquer food box and the things in the lower layer again, and asked Jian Jia with a frown, "Also, have you brought the sachet I have embroidered for a long time?"

"Bring it on, the servants have prepared it for you, you don't have to worry about the fourth princess."

It is late autumn.

The weather is getting colder.

It's okay for them to be princesses and maids. In their spare time, they just stay in the bedroom when they have nothing to do. Even if they walk around with other princesses and concubines, they are all in the bedroom. There is no wind blowing, let alone catch cold.

It's just that the eunuchs and guards in the palace are different.

especially like...

Li Shao walked around the front of the hall and the Changle Hall on a daily basis, so he needed to be prepared for the cold.

At dawn at night, Gao Changhuan made knee pads and wrist pads. Not to mention the exquisite embroidery, they are more comfortable to wear. In addition, Gao Changhuan even embroidered a sachet for Li Shao. When I met Li Shao in a hurry a few days ago , I saw that the sachet he was wearing around his waist was very immature and rough in workmanship, and the corners had faded, presumably it was because of too long time.

It's time for a new one.

After checking the things one by one to make sure there was nothing missing, a smile slowly appeared on Gao Changhuan's face.

Today is Emperor Jiayuan's birthday banquet, and everyone in the palace is focusing on Emperor Jiayuan, and they are naturally relaxed about the others.

It just so happened that she could also take advantage of this free time to have a good talk with Li Shao, and hand over the stitches she had embroidered to Li Shao.

Even if Li Shao refuses to accept her feelings, it's okay.

Gao Changhuan can wait.

You can wait a little bit...

Moreover, they can take the initiative to drive a wedge between Li Shao and Gao Changle.

"That's good."

"By the way, have you prepared the burn ointment that I asked you to prepare?"

Gao Changhuan tilted her head and frowned, when she saw Li Shao a few days ago, she found that the part of Li Shao's wrist that was burned when he rescued Gao Changle was still not healed.

The servants of the imperial pharmacy are really too courageous.

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