The Biography of Concubine Wen Xi in Qing Palace

Chapter 242 Fennel
Just after lunch that day, Xi Wei ordered Yinzhu to close the gate of Yanxi Palace tightly, and then ordered the palace servants next to her to carry many green grass seedlings into the sleeping hall.

There are several clothes drying racks made of pineapple wood in the sleeping hall. There are countless colorful cloaks on the racks. The only thing is the same, that is, there is a pot of boiling hot water under the racks. Zhu Zheng put those green grass seedlings into the hot water from time to time.

The billowing hot air rises up, soaking in the cloak and flicking the sleeves to leave a fragrance.

After finishing everything, Xi Yan sat on the warm seat and looked at the cloaks that were being fumigated and smiled to herself.

Yinzhu pointed to the cloaks and said suspiciously: "The master wears these luxurious clothes full of flowers every day to accompany Concubine Xian, what's the point here?"

"That day, you and I bribed Changchun palace maid Xiangqing to participate in a lot of potions in the concubine Wan sent to Concubine Xian. I thought that this matter would definitely cause the two of them to fight against each other. Unexpectedly, it only got rid of Wuya Linlan, who was insignificant. After this incident, I am not in a hurry to bring down Concubine Wan now, but another matter, which makes me more curious." She raised her eyes and looked at Yinzhu meaningfully. One glance: "You said, in this huge Forbidden City, is there really a Jinlan friendship that supports each other and never doubts?"

Yin Zhu pondered for a moment, then frowned and shook her head: "Even the court ladies are fighting openly and covertly every day, let alone concubines. Concubine Xian and Concubine Wan are really exceptions."

"Is there any exception to the things in this world?" Xi Yan stood up with a smile, walked gracefully to the shelf where the cloak was hung, took a deep breath of the fragrance of flowers, and said happily: "It's just a fool laughing at himself, deceiving himself and others." At first, I always thought that as long as I took away Concubine Wan’s child, she would feel the pain I had suffered in the past. Now, seeing her nervous Concubine Xian’s affectation, I understand what hurts her the most , where is losing a child and falling out of favor? I'm only afraid of the betrayal of those close to me, which makes my heart hurt even more."

She poked her head out and took the green seedling between her fingers, leaned closer to Yinzhu and asked: "You asked me what is the key here, do you know what it is?"

Yinzhu glanced at it and replied, "It looks like fennel."

"That's right, fennel. Its fragrance has the effect of calming the nerves and calming the mind. It is an excellent thing. But it has another unknown use. It is cold and cold. Eating too much will cause the pregnant woman's uterine body to contract abnormally. The risk of childbirth."

Yinzhu hesitated for a moment, put her hands on her cheeks lightly, and said in puzzlement: "Since this is the case, the master should wear these clothes every day and walk around the palace of the concubine Wan, why did he go to the place of the concubine Xian who is childless and childless?" ?”

Xi Yan snorted lightly: "If it wasn't for taking a large dose, how could Concubine Wan be conceived? But this light floral fragrance is indeed the most suitable for Concubine Wan now." She turned her face away to look at Yinzhu, and said secretly : "Did you see the two bowls of anti-fetal medicine that were served on Concubine Wan's table when I went to Changchun Palace that day?"

Yinzhu replied 'yes', and said again: "It's just that the color of the medicine is different, it doesn't seem to be brewed from the same medicine."

"Where is the anti-fetal medicine?" Xi Yan smiled triumphantly: "What she took is clearly Jiaoai soup!"

"Jiaoai soup?" Yin Zhu repeated Xi Wei's words, and shook her head in confusion.

"Jiaoai Decoction is mainly used to treat the deficiency of Chong and Ren, and the symptoms of cold due to blood deficiency! It's just that if you encounter the smell of fennel, it will accumulate over time and counteract each other, and it will cause a miscarriage." Xi Wei said, her eyes gradually became hatred, and her hands clenched Clenched fists: "In the past, when my poor child gave birth, the imperial doctor gave me this medicine. The pungent smell must be unforgettable in this life! Now that Concubine Wan has drunk this medicine, it is because she does not want to drink it. I can't keep my own child! So, I want to help her! But let's just ignore this matter, for fear of more interesting things, we will follow closely behind."

Yin Zhu was slightly surprised: "Master means"

"Didn't you see Concubine Xian boasting that I smell so fragrant of flowers every day?" Xi Yu took a cloak with the most intense scent of birds and emerald green bamboo, put it on, and straightened the skirt with a charming expression: "She Like it, we have to tell her this method, we are both the emperor's concubines, we can't enjoy it all to ourselves, right?"

When Xi Yu brought Yinzhu into Chengqian Palace, it was just when Rong Yue got up from lunch.Seeing that it was her who came, Rong Yue hurriedly ordered Lian Xin to bring the excellent Bi Luo black tea, and made Xi Wei take a seat.

At that time, Xi Yufang sat down, and the faint scent of her gestures and gestures hit Rong Yue with the wind. She took a deep breath, and praised with a smile: "My sister's fragrance of flowers today is even sweeter. , I insist on attracting butterflies to dance around you."

Xi Yan covered her mouth and laughed: "Concubine Xian is used to making fun of her. But she forgot that in the past, she used pollen to even out her face and attracted a swarm of bees? A concubine would not want to make such a fool of herself."

Seeing her smiling face glowing brightly, Rong Yue asked in a soft voice: "Recently, the emperor often calls his younger sister to sleep with him, presumably there is a reason for this."

Xi Wei pretended to be a little uncomfortable, and quickly shook her head in denial: "What's the matter with what the concubine Xian said, this flower-scented lavender is a small thing, how can it be in the eyes of the emperor? Speaking of favor, how can my sister compare to it?" Where's the lady?"

Rong Yue smiled and said: "I don't know what my sister used to smoke her clothes. I am dissatisfied with you. I have tried one or two in private, but there are not many flowers left in autumn. Qiuju, osmanthus, Xiyan, beauties Cherry blossoms, hibiscus, and thousand-day red flowers are commonly seen in the imperial garden and are famous for their fragrances. I have tried them all, but there is nothing as sweet and pleasant as my sister's body."

Xi Yu let out a 'cough', and immediately made an elated gesture, and a pink smile appeared at the corner of her eyes and brows: "It's just an ordinary flower, how can it fall into the eyes of the empress?"

Just as she was talking, she winked at Yinzhu from the corner of her eye, and Yinzhu said with a bald mouth: "Our little master uses fennel, which is very rare, so I chose it"

"Yin Zhu, shut up!" Xi Yan was furious, and reprimanded without hesitation: "I'm talking to Empress Xian, how can you interrupt?"

Yinzhu looked aggrieved, lowered her head and said nothing.On the contrary, Rong Yue smiled awkwardly, raised her eyebrows and said, "Whether it's Ben Gong or not, my sister doesn't want to tell, it's Ben Gong's hard work."

"Your Majesty, it sounds like my younger sister is being stingy." Xi Yan tried her best to smile, but anyone could see her displeasure.

After talking with Rong Yue in this way, she hastily took silver and vermilion and left.

The faces of the two were sombre, and they only stepped out of the Chengqian palace gate, and a spring-like smile returned to Xiyi's face, and she joked to Yinzhu: "I just saw your aggrieved appearance, you are really a famous actor on the stage. Master, I have wronged you by following me and serving you."

Yinzhu covered her mouth and laughed, Nuonuo replied: "It's all thanks to the young master's good training. But if we are like this, will Concubine Xian take fennel for her own use?"

Xi Wei smiled recklessly, and glanced back at the gate of Chengqian Palace: "Since she suffered from Bo Luohui's medicine and lost her mind to assassinate the emperor, she is always worried about gain and loss, and she desperately wants to please the emperor. Now that she has such a good thing, she If you don’t want to do it, you don’t have to stalk me to ask me.”

(End of this chapter)