concubines

Chapter 42

In the forbidden area of ​​the palace, the eldest princess looked around to see if there was any suspicious person.After confirming that it was safe, he lowered his voice and said to Zhou Shuxuan: "Third brother, such a big matter is not nonsense. We can get rid of the prince. But if such a thing happens, it may cause ridicule from foreign countries, which is really embarrassing."

The matter is so important that Zhou Shuxuan didn't understand it.However, there are various indications that the prince does have that idea, otherwise how can he explain what happened to Sun Bo.

He suddenly felt that he was playing too hard. He just wanted the prince to do some wrong things again, so that the emperor no longer felt that the prince was good everywhere. Who would have thought that the prince would be so depressed.

"I'm just afraid. Sun Bo's going out may be due to something in the army. Maybe I'm thinking too much. But aunt, the prince's temperament has been unclear for the past few years. Who knows if he will be bold. I still have to prepare It’s good, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with it.”

"Heh!" The eldest princess chuckled, "I think the prince was a soft and sticky dumpling when he was first born, but now he has become like this. I really can't figure it out when the child grows up."

Obviously sighing well, Zhou Shuxuan couldn't help but expose her, "Auntie, you don't seem to be a few years older than the prince."

The emperor is the eldest son of the first emperor, and the eldest princess is the youngest daughter of the first emperor.When King Qi was born, the eldest princess was still a little girl.However, the eldest princess has few general talents, and she was only just a hairpin when she entered the barracks.Because she has been living in legends, few people have noticed her age.

The princess stretched out her hand and tapped him, "Even if I am the same age as him, he still has to call me aunt, and so do you."

It took a lot of effort, Zhou Shuxuan covered his head and said, "I want to say that you are young, but you want to be old-fashioned, and I can't help it."

The eldest princess glared at him, then turned her attention to Miao Li, "Little Shuang'er, don't follow him into the palace, the rules in the palace are very strict, why don't you come with me to the eldest princess's mansion."

Miaoli glanced at Zhou Shuxuan subconsciously, not knowing how to respond to the eldest princess' invitation.

Miao Li said, "Servant..."

"Okay, okay," the eldest princess interrupted her, "Your hesitation can explain everything. You only have your prince in your heart and not me. Forget it. I am so old that I will not compete with young people for favor." It's over." After speaking, he got on his horse and was about to leave, his movements were crisp and neat, and he didn't give Miao Li a chance to speak.

Zhou Shuxuan raised his head and asked, "Auntie, don't forget what I said."

"I can't forget, beef-stuffed dumplings, I'll make a basket for you and send them over."

This is to deceive people, the two of them have been whispering at the gate of the palace for so long, so it is inevitable that people with a heart will be suspicious.

Miao Li still feels weird when the eldest princess is gone. The eldest princess seems to have some inexplicable enthusiasm for her.But he is the master, and she is just a slave, so let's be enthusiastic, it's not something she can control.

All the way into the palace gate, the snow-covered imperial city seems to have a little more flavor, like a graceful woman covered in white gauze, with a little more hazy feeling.

The imperial city, she used to think that there would never be a place where they would meet, but she became more and more familiar with it.

Zhou Shuxuan still lives in Qingquan Palace, because of his arrival, Qingquan Palace has more fireworks.However, there were many women in the palace, which made Zhou Shuxuan a little uncomfortable. He didn't like those piercing eyes.

"My lord, please have some tea." A little girl handed over a cup of hot tea, and when Zhou Shuxuan took the tea, he caught a glimpse of a blushing face.

In his impression, the woman's face was not so red, it was lighter.No, why did he think of her again.

There are so many women in the world, but Zhou Shuxuan can only think of one Miao Li in his heart.

Zhou Shuxuan averted his eyes, if it wasn't for Wei Hai's inconvenience to enter the palace, he would definitely bring Wei Hai in.

Miaoli went into the palace a few times but didn't take a good look around, Zhou Shuxuan was afraid that she would get lost again like last time, so she asked Mother Xi to take her out for a good look.

He couldn't leave people around, so he could only stay with these little maids.Annoying, even reading is annoying.

Miao Li followed Madam Xi around the palace, and it was the first time she had such a clear contact with the imperial city. She was a little excited, and looked around like a little girl.

This time is different from before. I used to be a slave, but today I feel like a tourist.

"This is Liuguangquan. I don't know why it doesn't freeze in winter. It is obviously a pool of stagnant water, but it looks like running water. When the sun is bright in summer, the sun shines on it, and the sparkling water is really beautiful. Palace The nobles here like to come here, even the emperor would come to visit from time to time."

Mother Xi was afraid that she would not know, so she explained it to her thoughtfully.

Miao Li took a few glances, and it was indeed miraculous.Probably there is something under the ground, so it doesn't freeze.Rare things are more expensive, and it’s fun to watch in winter.

But as soon as she raised her head, a bright yellow color broke into her eyes, and Miao Li immediately felt that it was not fun.Could it be that she is too unlucky to meet the emperor during the few times she enters the palace.

After finishing the government affairs, the emperor felt that people were too lazy, so he went out for a walk, and happened to walk to the side of Liuguangquan.Because it was Chinese New Year time, I didn't want to disturb the palace people, so no one cleared the road.

When the emperor came, Miaoli and Ximao hurriedly saluted, "My servant pays my respects to the emperor."

"Get up." The emperor didn't take it seriously at first, there are too many maids in the palace, it's not unusual to meet one or two.His eyes flickered suddenly, the maid didn't seem to be wearing palace clothes.It seemed familiar, the emperor recalled it for a while, and unexpectedly remembered Miaoli.

"You are from Prince Qin's mansion? Has King Qin entered the palace?"

This sentence is naturally asking Miao Li, Miao Li stepped forward and replied, "Go back to Long Live Lord, the prince has just entered the palace."

The emperor nodded thoughtfully, walked forward, and asked, "How is it? Is it fun in the palace?" He Shan seemed to be calling for a child from a friend's house to visit.

Miao Li said politely: "Go back to Long Live, it's fun."

"Just play for a few more days if it's fun. I enjoyed playing chess with you last time. I'm still thinking about when I'll let you play a few more games with me."

It was fun to lose all afternoon, Miao Li really didn't know what the emperor thought.

"Being able to play chess with Lord Long Live is a blessing for slaves and servants to rest for three lifetimes."

The emperor saw the pavilion next to him, and said to the father-in-law beside him, "Go and prepare things, I want to play chess with her here."

How do you say that wind is rain?Miaoli's status is embarrassing, so she is not suitable to go to any palace, but the pavilion is the best.But on a snowy day, the emperor can't let the emperor accompany her to freeze outside.

Miao Li suddenly became quick-witted and said, "Long Live Lord, why don't you go to Qingquan Palace."

Everyone froze when a word came out of their lips, they couldn't easily say three words in front of the emperor.

The emperor's face changed slightly, and his breath became solemn.The father-in-law who was following him knelt on the ground fiercely, and Mammy Xi also knelt down, and the servants behind him all knelt down on the ground in unison.Miao Li realized that something was wrong, and knelt on the ground, "I will punish you with death."

She just wanted to find a room that wasn't embarrassing, but she didn't expect this, damn it.

The emperor stared at her for a long time without speaking, and his thoughts drifted back to a long time ago.Back then, when he visited in private, he was trapped in Changning County because of a heavy snowfall.It was also such a heavy snow, because it collided with the holy car, a little girl knelt on the ground and said: "I will die for my daughter."

That little girl was the good concubine in the future. She was obviously purer than Bai Xue at that time, and she didn't seem to be vicious at all.If he hadn't insisted on bringing Concubine Liang into the palace, it would have been a different result.

Now I often think back on the past, and I always feel that some things don't have to be too extreme.It's just that things have happened, and he can't admit that he did something wrong.

"Get up." The emperor's slightly aged voice came to mind in the snow, as if it came from nine days away.

Miao Li thought it was an imperial decree to bestow death, and her heart was pounding so frightened that even Xie En was forgotten.Mammy Xi lightly poked her beside her before she could react. "My servant thanked the emperor for not killing me."

"It's New Year's Eve, don't say these words, so as not to offend the gods of the past." The emperor said as if nothing had happened just now, "Show me Qingquan Palace."

This is even more shocking than the pardon of Miaoli. Ever since Qingquan Palace got involved with Concubine Liang, the emperor has never set foot there again.In the past, when the queen mother was still there, the emperor always walked around when he went to greet the queen mother.It's really amazing to go to Qingquan Palace today.

Everyone couldn't help thinking, what kind of ability does this maid from Prince Qin's mansion have, that the emperor has changed her previous habits over and over again.

It is impossible for the emperor to walk across such a long distance.Soon the dragon chariot came over, and Madam Xi had already run back to inform the people in Qingquan Palace to prepare, and Miao Li followed the dragon chariot.

The emperor seemed very tired, leaning crookedly on the armrest, closing his eyes as if taking a nap.Miao Li secretly glanced at the emperor, and that feeling came out again, the emperor is really just a dry little old man.

After walking for about two quarters of an hour, we finally arrived at Qingquan Palace.Fearing that the emperor would be overwhelmed, the people who carried the sedan chair moved very slowly.

Zhou Shuxuan was already waiting at the door, and when Madam Xi came back to report, he was also surprised that the emperor agreed to come to Qingquan Palace.But what he was more curious about was when she played chess with the emperor once.

The emperor came down from the dragon chariot, and Zhou Shuxuan bowed his hands in salute, "I send my respects to the emperor."

The emperor nodded slightly, expressing his response.Stepping into the palace, Qingquan Palace still maintains the arrangement when Concubine Liang was there.Simple and clean, unpretentious, it is the style of Concubine Liang at first glance.

It's like meeting an enemy who has been hated for many years in a foreign country, no matter what the relationship is, it is always an old friend meeting.

The people behind them all held their breath and concentrated, no one dared to say a word, for fear of offending Tianwei.

So it's best, the emperor spoke first, and asked Zhou Shuxuan: "How is it? Are you still used to living here?"

Zhou Shuxuan found it ridiculous that the emperor had never been here before, yet he asked him this question like a master.

"Fortunately, Erchen has gotten used to it over the years."

The emperor said meaningfully, "These years have indeed taken you too far."

Zhou Shuxuan was startled, what does this mean?
(End of this chapter)