blue bird song

Chapter 33
Soon, the noble ladies were not in the mood to discuss the marriage of Yang Wuhou's son, and looked at the little girl in their own family.Concubine Chen of Weiyang Palace invited girls from official families aged six to nine to enter the palace. All daughters of officials above rank four and above, who were of the right age, all went to Weiyang Palace to receive a banquet on the ninth day of September.

Concubine Chen of Weiyang Palace is one of the most beloved concubines of His Majesty the Emperor, even the Empress and Concubine Wanhuang give her three points.Chen, where the North Star is located, is often used to refer to palaces and thrones. The title of Concubine Chen is extremely rare, showing excellence and respect.

Concubine Chen is not only favored by the emperor, she is also the biological mother of the fourth, fifth and eighth princes.The fifth prince and the eighth prince are still young, let's not mention it for now, the fourth prince is talented and intelligent, the emperor loves his life more than the prince.

The fourth prince is almost ten years old this year, right?No wonder girls from six to nine years old are allowed to enter the palace.That's a prince, at least he will be a prince in the future, or he might accidentally...

All families with girls aged six to nine are busy.Make new clothes, make new jewelry, extremely exquisite, make sure to dress up the girl glamorously.

After dressing up, look again and again, do you look like a princess?Does she look like a queen?My parents look at their children, no matter how they look at them, they look more and more like them.For a time, many people had sweet dreams.

The well-known silk and satin shops, jewelry shops, embroidery shops, and makeup shops in the capital are all busy and confused, making a lot of money.In addition, temples with strong incense and high reputation have also benefited a lot-the number of people who pray to gods and worship Buddha, and those who ask for lottery and lottery, have increased significantly.

If any little girl is lucky enough to receive good words such as "the face is noble" and "the future will be blessed", the parents and elders who follow behind must be full of smiles, donate generously, and donate money, without hesitation.

The eldest lady Deng Zhiping and the second lady Deng Ziying of Ningguo Duke's Mansion were also included in the palace.Deng Zhiping's outfit was carefully prepared by Shen Mo, while Deng Ziying was raised by her grandmother, and the wife of the eldest son, Mrs. Sun, took care of it.

"If Sister Ping and Sister Ying enter the palace, they won't win any prizes, and they can't lose someone to the Deng family!" Mrs. Xun, the Duke's wife, told her daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law with a straight face, "Jewelry and clothes don't count. What, the most important thing is etiquette!"

Sun and Shen Mo naturally agreed with low eyebrows and no further words.Ever since Duke Ning lost his temper and dealt with Mama Wu, Mrs. Guo has been holding her breath and mentioning "etiquette and shame" at every turn.But no matter how much she mentioned "etiquette, integrity and shame" in the Ningguo Mansion, Madam Yangwuhou couldn't do anything about it, so the more she mentioned it, the more angry she became.The angrier she was, the more difficult life was for Sun and Shen Mo, and they were cautious and trembling.

"Don't stick around in front of me, hurry up and work on Sister Ping and Sister Ying!" After Xun Shi gave her orders, she gave a cold shout and drove Sun Shi and Shen Mo away.She really doesn't want to see Sun's incompetent and Shen Mo who is useless, and looks annoyed.

In fact, ever since Duke Ning issued an order prohibiting all members of the Duke of Ning's mansion from provoking the Marquis of Yangwu's mansion, the Xun family disliked everyone and became angry when they saw anyone. .

Such a flirtatious woman who abandoned her husband and daughter turned out to be Mrs. Yipinhou!It has also won the excellent reputation of "sharp knowledge, great strength of character"!No reason, no reason.Every time Xun Shi thought of this, he couldn't eat well, couldn't sleep well, and felt angry in his chest.

Sun is slightly stronger than her.I had been lying on the bed for two full days without water or rice, but I couldn't bear my son and daughter-in-law begging with their grandchildren beside me, the situation was pitiful.Sun held Brother Deng Qi and cried for a while, and wanted to let go, "She behaves badly, I will take her in one day, and I just watch it coldly." From then on, he put Qi Yu away and ignored him.

Qi Yu can let go, but the child Qi Yu left behind cannot be let go.Mrs. Sun brought Shen Mo out from the Duke's wife, and said hesitantly: "Speaking of which, Sister Yuan is also eight years old, so she should also enter the palace."

Shen Mo's voice was very gentle, "What mother said is very true. Why don't you choose a good time to report to grandfather, and ask him to go to the British government to bring sister Yuan back."

Sun felt that it was reasonable, and ordered the maid to call Deng Qi, "Qi'er, tell your grandfather." Deng Qi smiled a little embarrassedly, "That's not necessary. Mother, Xiao Qingque will follow the British lady, With Miss Zhang."

Sun frowned, "Following the British Duchess? Qi'er, that's our child." Shen Mo also tactfully objected, "If the child follows the British Duchess into the palace, what kind of status is it?"

Deng Qi's nose was sore, and he said in a deep voice: "I have no identity. The little Qingque was admitted to the palace by concubine Chen's permission. There is no surname, only the first name, Qingque."

Sun's hands and feet were cold with anger, "First, Mr. Yang Ge, and then the British government, so arrogant and unreasonable! What do our children have to do with them? They insisted on making such a head, but the children who made such a move didn't even have a surname. No."

Shen Mo looked sad, took out a brocade handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes, "Poor child, poor sister Yuan..."

Deng Qi frowned, and a trace of disgust and impatience flashed in his eyes.Although Shen Mo pretended to wipe away his tears, he secretly saw his expression and behavior, and his heart was cold.He has been resting in the outer courtyard for a while, and never came in to live together with him. Could it be that he is determined?Deng Qi, I didn't marry you to be a widow.

Deng Qi smiled at Mrs. Sun, "Mother, it's easy to recognize Xiaoqingque back. As long as our family admits that her mother is the original spouse, and she is the eldest daughter of the original spouse, Mr. Yang Ge and the British government must both agree." Nothing to say."

Sun was stunned, "Don't even think about it! A concubine is a concubine. With Sister Yuan's status, don't even think about flying on a branch to become a phoenix!" Shen Mo shed tears, "If Sister Yuan's mother is the original wife, then what am I?"

Deng Qi said coldly: "If I remember correctly, back then you said you were willing to let Yu'er grow up, but you wanted to be small, right? You are willing to be small, let alone your stepmother."

Shen Mo was so choked that she couldn't speak, she stayed for a while, covering her face and weeping.

It was the first time for Mrs. Sun to hear this, and she was stunned.Ming Media's daughter-in-law who is marrying into the door is willing to be a child?What kind of talk is this, it's full of evil.

Deng Qi endured his anger and told Sun, "Little Qingque has everything ready, and the British lady has thought of her very well, so you don't have to worry about it." After speaking, without waiting for Sun to speak, he turned and left.

Grandmother and mother refused to admit the marriage letter between themselves and Yu'er. Yang Ge and the British government must not allow Xiao Qingque to come back as a concubine.In this way, the daughter can only be kept outside all the time, unable to return home?Deng Qi walked alone on the clean and tidy corridor, feeling empty in his heart.

"Go and see my little blue bird!" Deng Qi put away his lost thoughts, flew on his horse, and went to the British government.He came and went frequently these days, and the porter saw him very well, and let him in with a smile.

Deng Qi just entered the gate of the courtyard, and he smiled slightly when he heard arrogant voices from the upper room.Girl, when you are happy, you are like a bird that wants to spread its wings and soar.

"...A little beauty like me, who is naturally beautiful, still needs to dress up?" Deng Qi opened the door curtain and went in. Qingque was puffing out her small breasts, with a haughty and disdainful look, "Do you understand that clear water comes out of lotus? , She is a real beauty!
Flatteringly, she ran to Xinci's side, took Xinci's arms, and boasted in a high-spirited manner, "Master Fairy is a big beauty, and I am a little beauty. We, master and apprentice, are the most beautiful!"

Deng Qi stood at the door, looking at his daughter with indulgence.Only then did Qing Que finish bragging triumphantly, looked up and saw Deng Qi, and jumped over happily.Deng Qi put her on his neck, and Qing Que was able to touch the beam with his hand, giggling happily.

Deng Qichong nodded to Juechi and Xinci, and carried Qingque out of the house, playing wildly in the yard.Qing Que yelled excitedly on Deng Qi's neck, "Come on, kill!", having a great time.

While playing, Qing Que suddenly patted Deng Qi on the shoulder, wanting to come down.When Deng Qi put her on the ground, she asked seriously, "Did they bully my mother?"

Great-grandfather said they didn't dare, and brother Hu also said that they couldn't make waves, but I didn't clean them up, so I was always worried.

Deng Qi scratched her little nose, and said in a friendly tone, "Little blue bird, little nagging, you have asked me no less than ten times! Dad solemnly replied: No, indeed no."

Qing Que thought for a while with a stern face, and her expression rose, "Go ahead and play!" Deng Qi laughed, pinched her little face, and put her on her neck again.

In the yard, the screams and laughter of blue sparrows sounded again.

Juechi and Xinci looked at each other with pity in their hearts.No matter how mature this child is, she still looks forward to the love of her parents, which cannot be replaced by others.Alas, fortunately, Xiao Qingque is open-minded in nature and doesn't like to be horny.Although she came to the capital full of worries, she was only thinking about protecting her mother, but once she learned that Ning Guogong had shown his power, the gang of bad women who tried to bully her mother were all devastated. , with a happy smile, play as much as you want, and live happily every day.

"When you're in the palace, be careful." Jue Chi explained softly.

"Yes." Xinci softly agreed, "It's all discussed, don't worry, it's fine."

On the ninth day of September, the big beauty took the little beauty to Weiyang Palace with the British princess and Miss Zhang You.The identity of the big beauty is the teacher of the little beauty.

When we arrived at Weiyang Palace, the side halls and other places were already filled with wives and young ladies from various families, with their fragrant clothes and temples, and their pearls and jades shining brightly.The identity of the British princess is different, and Zhang You, Qingque, and Xinci she brought here also received preferential treatment and were directly invited to the main hall.

At the top of the main hall sits a smiling woman in palace attire, and at the bottom sits a beautiful boy.This boy is about ten years old, dressed in princely attire, his skin is like creamy milk, his eyes are like the brightest star in the vast night sky, and he is like a piece of water that has been washed in a clear lake. Black gemstone, translucent, pure, and extraordinary in beauty.

Because the fifth and eighth princes were young, Concubine Chen didn't bring them out, and only the fourth prince was sitting beside them.Mrs. Ying took Zhang You, Qing Que and others to see Concubine Chen and the fourth prince. Concubine Chen praised Zhang You and Qing Que for being so good, ordered someone to take an embroidered stool, and asked Mrs. Ying to sit down.

British duchesses have always been treated like this in the palace, but they don't feel much.However, Mrs. Ying felt that although Concubine Chen was talking to her about the family affairs with a smile, she frequently looked at Xinci, as if she was very concerned about Qing Que, the little master.

Not every wife who comes with a daughter can sit down and chat with Concubine Chen, more often they come in for a ceremony, and then they are taken to the side hall by the palace servants to sit down.The seats for the banquet had already been arranged, and most of the people sitting at the same table were family members of officials of the same rank, and they had something to say with each other, so they were not lonely.Of course, the voices are gentle, and no one dares to make any noise.

"Your Majesty ordered, ladies are still young, don't hold back." A female official walked into the side hall and said with a smile: "Weiyang Palace has a few landscapes to see, if ladies want to go out to play, please feel free. "

Seeing that most of these ladies were hesitant, they smiled and added, "But please show the true nature of the ladies, this age shouldn't be too dull."

One after another, noble ladies took their daughters out of the palace, or lingered beside the fragrant osmanthus trees, or sat in the simple and elegant pavilions, or fished beside the picturesque lake, each found his place.There are also those who love quietness, sitting in twos and threes in the hall and chatting, speaking elegantly and responding quickly.

Shen Mo took Deng Zhiping and Deng Ziying to sit in the side hall without moving around.Deng Zhiping and Deng Ziying were obedient, Shen Mo ordered them to sit, and they sat obediently.

"The British lady hasn't come out since she entered the main hall." Shen Mo looked at her daughter's pink and jade-carved face, feeling troubled in her heart, "Is her eldest lady eight or nine years old? No."

Originally, I thought that my daughter would be a British princess when she grows up, which is extremely rich and rare.But if she can be a prince and concubine, wouldn't she be much better than a duke and wife?If the fourth prince can inherit the throne... Shen Mo's heart beat wildly, queen, she is the most honorable woman in the world!
In the main hall, when a court lady passed by Xinci, she didn't know if the road was slippery or something, but she staggered and stepped on Xinci's skirt.The palace maid was so frightened that her face turned pale, she fell to the ground to plead guilty, and smiled kindly, "It's just an unintentional mistake, please forgive her." Concubine Chen agreed with kindness, and she did not punish the palace lady.

However, Concubine Chen was really sorry and ordered Xinci to go to the back hall to change clothes.Xinci smiled and said: "Being respectful is worse than obeying orders." Leading Qingque, he followed the leading maid and went to the apse.

Not long after, Concubine Chen got up and changed her clothes, and ordered the fourth prince to accompany the Duke and Duchess of England.The fourth prince sat for a while with a dignified appearance, and then went to change clothes.

In the back hall, Concubine Chen coaxed Qing Que to sit outside the door, and hurriedly dragged Xin Ci into the inner room. "Let me see, let me see." Concubine Chen trembled, impatiently trying to untie Xin Ci's skirt.Xinci felt a little unhappy, but looking at the face in front of her that was similar to her, looking at the eager eyes and trembling hands, she couldn't bear to reject her.

The skirt was unbuttoned, Concubine Chen's lips were sloppy, her eyes were wild, she took off her compassionate clothes, revealing her left arm.I saw a spot of bright red like blood on the arm that was as white as tender lotus root, so bright it was about to drip.

Concubine Chen burst into tears, holding her heart and crying bitterly, "Sister, you are really my sister! You have this red mole on your arm, you can't fake it anymore!"

Although Xinci is not a real monk, he is more restrained than ordinary people in his emotions, and he is not easy to be overjoyed and sympathetic.Now being hugged by Concubine Chen, the corners of her eyes were moist.

Concubine Chen was crying inside with her heart in her arms, while Qing Que and the fourth prince outside secretly lifted the curtain to look in. "Why are they crying?" The two children looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't understand.

Concubine Chen cried for a long time before she slowly shed her tears, "Sister, I was sold to a eunuch in the palace by my father, and I left home at the age of five. You were only three years old at that time, and my sister really misses you."

Xinci did not cry as much as Concubine Chen, and felt very embarrassed, "Well, I was picked up from the street by Master, and I always thought that I was an orphan without father or mother."

Speaking of her parents, Concubine Chen burst into tears again, "Mother, you left soon after you were born. Our father was already poor, and he brought two daughters with him. He really couldn't support him. Sister, it was difficult for me when I first entered the palace. Yes, when I give birth to a son and become a concubine, our father will already..."

The two looked at each other with tears in their eyes, feeling desolate in their hearts.My parents are gone, and we are the only two sisters left in this world.

The two watched for a while, then hugged each other tightly.

Two little heads poked out from behind the curtain, looking at them earnestly and intently.

"...Sister, we can't recognize each other for the time being." Concubine Chen knew she couldn't stay here for long, wiped away her tears, and told Xinci, "You were born too beautiful, and you are not married now. If the emperor sees... my sister... , after you get married, we will meet again. At that time, your royal title and the official position of your sister-in-law will be nothing to worry about."

If the younger sister is already married, the emperor will not seize the wife of his ministers.But if the younger sister is still waiting to be married, how could the emperor not be tempted.

The emperor is very lustful.

"This imperial palace is like a gorgeous prison." Concubine Chen gently caressed her temples, "My sister is here, and she is not allowed to eat and drink freely. She guards against calculations day and night. Good sister, my sister will not let you eat this." bitter."

She is really my sister and really cares about me.Xinci's eyes became hot, and she nodded repeatedly.

Concubine Chen smiled gratifiedly, and walked out holding Xin Ci's hand, "Sister, we can't stay too long." Xin Ci suddenly signaled her to be silent, and lifted the curtain to look around quietly.

Shouldn't there be only little blue sparrows outside, who is talking?It's a male voice.

Concubine Chen followed her to look out.Outside, the fourth prince reached out to pick up the dim sum on the plate and handed it to Qing Que, "It's delicious, try it." His fingers were long and graceful, holding a piece of white and tender dim sum, which was very cute.

Qing Que took it and ate it, and looked at him dissatisfied, "You are a man, why are you so good-looking?"

The fourth prince was a little embarrassed, his delicate face turned rouge, "Well, I didn't mean to."

Qing Que glared at him, he was a little wronged, and muttered in a low voice: "If my face looks like this, what can I do?"

(End of this chapter)