Harem for a living

Chapter 111

Compassionate Ning didn't delay in Baohe Palace either, after seeing several princes and princesses, she boarded the carriage again, and this time went straight back to Compassionate Palace.The empress led the concubines to send them over, said a few polite words, and said that Empress Dowager Ci Ning was tired from the journey and they should not bother them too much, and then she resigned with confidence.

Chen Manrou hugged the fourth prince back to her own Zhongcui Palace. The weather was fine today, so Chen Manrou didn't sit in the chariot, and only led a few people back.

"Imperial concubine." Not far away, she heard a voice behind her. Chen Manrou turned around and saw that it was the concubine Wei Mingling who had been invisible since entering the palace.She entered the palace a few days later than Concubine Chang, so she was not very lucky.

Concubine Hui is in the front, Zhaoyi of Song Dynasty and Bai Zhaoyi are in the back, and concubine Chang is in the middle. Concubine Wei entered the palace quietly, and the emperor didn't even think of pampering her in the first month. If the queen didn't mention it, I guess The emperor will forget that there is such a person in the palace.

And this Concubine Wei could hold her breath, the emperor didn't favor her, so she just stayed in her palace and didn't come out for half a step.Even if she went to pay her respects to the queen, she would only say a word of greetings. No matter how others ridiculed and said sour words, she would not answer a word.

After a long time, everyone ignored her.It's just that she didn't expect that she stopped calling herself at this moment.Chen Manrou was surprised in her heart, but she still had a peaceful smile on her face: "Is there something wrong with Concubine Wei?"

"My concubine, I heard that my concubine is good at Danqing, so I want to ask my concubine something." Concubine Wei rushed over, saluted Chen Manrou, lowered her head and said very respectfully, Chen Manrou frowned: "You What do you want?"

"My concubine saw the chrysanthemums blooming very beautifully in the imperial garden. I thought that I would not be able to see this kind of scene after a while, and I felt very sorry. So I wanted to ask the concubine to give me a painting. I don't ask the concubine to draw carefully. The ones that come out are just the daily practice of brushwork."

Concubine Wei didn't go around the bush, and said it directly. Chen Manrou looked at Beiting, who immediately sneered, "Concubine Wei, what do you think of our mother? Are you saying that our mother's things belong to you?" I have to give it if I want it?"

Chen Manrou waved her hand, the cup stopped and the sound immediately went silent, she just stood behind Chen Manrou and glared at Concubine Wei.

Concubine Wei's face turned pale, and she knelt down with a plop. That voice startled Chen Manrou.You know, the roads in this palace are basically paved with bluestone slabs or blue bricks, and at this moment, you can hear the bones cracking.

"Concubine Wei, what can't you say well?" Chen Manrou quickly reached out to pull Concubine Wei, but Concubine Wei shook her head: "It's my concubine's words that were too shameless, please forgive me, my concubine didn't mean to offend my concubine of."

"I don't like to hear what Concubine Wei says." Chen Manrou gestured to the people behind her, and Wei Le and Hongmei hurried forward to help Concubine Wei up one by one. Chen Manrou shook her head and said, "Why did I say anything?" Are you blaming me? I, this servant girl, was only in a moment of impatience and only loyal to protect the lord, so I spoke in a hurry, Wei Concubine, don't take offense."

Concubine Wei quickly shook her head: "Concubine..."

"I know that you are unintentional, so today's matter is a misunderstanding." Chen Manrou stopped Wei Fei's words, and looked Wei Fei up and down with a smile: "Look at you, you still have clothes on your body." It's a little thin, but the Garment Bureau didn't send you your autumn clothes?"

"No, the Garment Bureau has already sent it over. It's just that I don't feel the cold, so I didn't wear too thick." Concubine Wei lowered her head and bit her lips when Chen Manrou changed the subject. There was a gentle smile.

Chen Manrou looked regretful: "Hey, I really envy those of you who are not afraid of the cold. Even when winter is approaching, you can still dress very beautifully. It's like I'm not good enough. When it comes to this moment, I have to wear three sets of clothes on my body." Five layers of clothes look very bloated."

"The imperial concubine is naturally beautiful, and I don't think that the imperial concubine's clothes are bloated." Concubine Wei laughed quickly, and Chen Manrou shook her head, sighing: "You just said that you want a chrysanthemum picture, right? If you are not in a hurry, you can Wait for a while?"

Before Concubine Wei could speak, Chen Manrou smiled softly and said, "I'm not afraid of concubine Wei making fun of you. In the past two years, I was still in the mood to draw pictures. My body is not as good as before, I am afraid of heat in summer, and afraid of cold in winter, you see, everyone is only wearing jackets now, and I have changed into cotton jackets."

Concubine Wei hurriedly smiled: "It's my concubine who didn't think carefully. It's frosty now, and the weather is cold, so I have to think about my own body. As for the picture of chrysanthemums on my concubine, don't worry about it, my concubine." I heard that Song Zhaoyi's fine brushwork is also quite good, I can ask Song Zhaoyi to help me next time."

Chen Manrou nodded in satisfaction, as long as she changed her mind.This matter is indeed a little difficult to handle, if Concubine Wei casually said that she would draw a picture of a chrysanthemum for her, it would be a waste of value.If one was fooled with a random one, Chen Manrou's face would not look good with Concubine Chang comparing it below.But if she refuses, if this matter gets out today, it will become Chen Manrou's eyes.

Therefore, no matter whether Chen Manrou agrees or not, this matter is not very good for her.

After going around for a long time, Chen Manrou finally achieved her goal, and she looked at Concubine Wei with a better expression: "I don't know where Concubine Wei heard that this palace is good at Danqing? I remember that this palace has not been here for a long time. I've done some painting outside."

Even for painting, they are all in Zhongcui Palace.

Concubine Wei blinked, and said with a embarrassed smile: "The concubine heard what the concubine Chang said. The former concubine Chang chatted with the concubine, talked about the talented people in the palace, and mentioned your picture, the concubine concubine."

"Bengong's petty skills are not worth mentioning. It's Concubine Chang. Her reputation as a talented woman is not in vain. I see that Concubine Chang's poems are a bit more spiritual than Concubine Hu's." Chen Manrou said with a smile Concubine Wei shook her head embarrassingly: "I haven't seen sister Concubine Hu's poems, so I can't comment on them casually."

"Well, yes, but if you have time to visit Concubine Hu, you might be able to see it." Chen Manrou waved her hands indifferently, turned and continued to walk forward: "Does Concubine Wei have anything else to do? If not If so, I will take the first step."

Concubine Wei hurriedly saluted: "I have nothing else to do, I will send you off to the imperial concubine."

Chen Manrou kept silent and just walked forward. As soon as she reached the Longfu Gate, she saw Yunxiu, the maid next to Concubine Shu, standing at the gate of Yikun Palace.This Yunxiu was the palace lady who replaced Yunshu after Concubine Hu fell into the water.As for Yun Shu, he hasn't been seen since then. He probably has turned into algae in some well at this moment.

"My servant has seen the imperial concubine, please greet the imperial concubine." As soon as Yunxiu saw Chen Manrou, she hurried over to greet her.Chen Manrou slightly raised her hand: "Get up, your mother hasn't come back yet?"

"If you go back to the imperial concubine, our empress has already returned." Yunxiu pursed her lips and smiled, looked at the person behind Chen Manrou, and asked slightly hesitantly: "Is the imperial concubine in a hurry to return to Zhongcui Palace?"

"What do you want to ask?" Chen Manrou raised her eyebrows, Yunxiu scratched her cheeks embarrassedly: "Well, the servants are actually waiting for the imperial concubine here, and our empress wants to invite the imperial concubine to come in and talk."

"My palace just said, you are a big court lady, why are you standing outside the door for no reason." Chen Manrou said with a smile, but she didn't agree to go in, she just pointed to Chen Nanny who was hugging the fourth prince: " However, it is not easy for Ben Gong to go in right now. Xiao Si has already fallen asleep, and Ben Gong has to go back to prepare milk soup for her. If Concubine Shu has anything to say, I will go to Zhongcui Palace later Bar."

Yunxiu was about to say something, but Chen Manrou didn't give her this chance, she just turned around and led the others to continue walking.Yunxiu looked at Chen Manrou and his party from behind, and stomped into Yikun Palace.

The rest of the journey was unimpeded. When they arrived at Zhongcui Palace, Chen Manrou first ordered Mother Chen to wake up Xiao Si. He had already slept for nearly a morning, and if he slept again, he would definitely have trouble at night.

Duiyue brought tea over, Chen Manrou took a sip, then turned her head and asked, "Are you ready for the congratulatory gift I asked you to prepare?"

"It's ready, ma'am, when will you send it over?" Chen Huaijing, the second young master of the Chen family, took part in the imperial examination in August. Although he didn't win the first prize or anything, he was ranked ninth in the first class, which can be regarded as being in front of the emperor. Numbered.

What's more, Chen Huaijin was the No. 17 champion in the school back then. Now Chen Huaijing is one year behind. At the age of [-], he can get the ninth place in the first class, which is not bad.After all, what Chen Huaijing likes is the art of war, not the Four Books and Five Classics.

When Chen's mother went to Zhending before, she had already looked forward to Chen Huaijing's future daughter-in-law. This time, taking advantage of Chen Huaijing's high school, the Chen family is also going to hold a wedding banquet.As soon as the list was released, they began to choose a good date, and gave bride price and so on. Until now, they finally decided on a good date.

"The wedding date is November [-]th, and there's still half a month left, so let's send it on the [-]th." Chen Manrou calculated the date in her mind, and then pointed to a few things on the account book for Duoyue to add: "Then It has a good meaning to the golden hairpin, so please send it over too."

"Yes, empress." Duiyue took the gift list and added a few more sums. While discussing, he heard a report from outside that Concubine Shu was asking to see her.

Chen Manrou was a little surprised. She didn't expect Concubine Shu to move so fast. Could it be that there is something important?Thinking of Yunxiu intercepting her before, Chen Manrou felt that there must be something wrong with Concubine Shu, otherwise, Concubine Shu would not have done such a thing.

"Please come in quickly." Chen Manrou blinked, and hurriedly took the account book and gift list to Yueyue, and went out to meet Concubine Shu.Not long after, Concubine Shu came in. At this moment, Concubine Shu had already changed into another dress. Compared with the formal attire before, this aqua blue dress suited Concubine Shu's complexion better.

"Greetings to the imperial concubine." Concubine Shu entered the door and greeted Chen Manrou with a smile. Chen Manrou quickly helped her: "Concubine Shu doesn't need to be so polite, please sit down quickly. I just had someone make a glass of rose honey. Just in time, come and have a look.”

Concubine Shu smiled and took the first seat under Chen Manrou: "That concubine has a good fortune, and the rose honey of the imperial concubine must be very good."

(End of this chapter)