Harem: Biography of Concubine Qin

Chapter 288 Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet 1
Concubine Tong told Li Dequan that she was satisfied with what she said, but in retrospect, she still felt that she couldn't take advantage of Chen Wenxin.

Therefore, she gathered all the concubines in the palace together, including Concubine Hui and Chen Wenxin.

In name, it is to admire the autumn chrysanthemums, but in fact, it is just to take the opportunity to knock everyone down.

When Bai Lu heard the news, she frowned, "Last time when I celebrated my birthday, I made Concubine Hui disgraceful. Now that I'm enjoying the chrysanthemum, I don't know what other schemes are waiting for the master."

Chen Wenxin smiled faintly after hearing this, "The more nothing, the more people should see something. In the past, when Concubine Tong really held the power, I never saw her restraining the concubines to do anything."

"Now her authority is not as good as before. Instead, she has to use more power in front of the concubines to show her prestige."

Bai Lu said: "Master, presumably Tong Guifei is not able to follow back to Shengjing to worship the ancestors this time, so she is dissatisfied?"

"It's possible."

Chen Wenxin and Bai Lu thought of one thing, "If it's about worshiping the ancestors, then it's for me, and the other concubines are just a foil."

Concubine Tong knew that Chen Wenxin was deeply favored by the emperor, so she seldom confronted her directly, and mostly avoided it.

Now that she took the initiative to invite her, she really felt that she had saved the Sacred Heart, so she felt proud, right?

She shook her head and said with a smile: "This is really a fascination for the authorities, but it is clear to the bystanders. Anyone with a discerning eye can see what the emperor suddenly treats her well, but she enjoys it."

This is a bit ridiculous to say, but also makes people feel sad.

A woman tied her life's career to a man. If he favored him, it would be good, but if he didn't favor him, she would be lonely all her life.

If Concubine Tong Gui wanted to win the throne, she had to win the emperor's favor.

So it's good for the emperor to show off a little bit, and she will forget how the emperor despised her in the past.

It's pathetic and ridiculous, self-deceiving.

"Yes. As long as we are careful, Tong Guifei can't do anything. Even if the emperor wants to show favor to the Tong Jia clan, he will not hurt the master for it."

She had to be patient, as long as she endured for these days, she could settle accounts slowly in the future.

Early the next morning, Chen Wenxin got up early to dress up and prepare for the banquet.

Concubine Tong set up the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet in the imperial garden, where all kinds of autumn flowers are in full bloom, which is sure to compete for splendor.

Bai Lu said: "Since there are thousands of flowers out there, why don't you dress plain and elegantly, how about?"

Chen Wenxin nodded to her with a smile, Bai Lu was encouraged, and continued: "The lake green is inconspicuous, and the concubine-colored one is the color of a chrysanthemum."

After looking around, she finally picked out a white one, "Look, master, how is this one?"

"Is it okay if you look good? No need to ask, just change your clothes and comb your hair."

She only changed her clothes, combed her hair in a unique and uncomplicated bun, and her face was still free of makeup.

The palace man brought the breakfast, but she used it leisurely.

Bai Lu wondered: "Master got up so early today, and just now urged to change clothes, why are you getting up slowly now?"

"Getting up early is just because I have this matter in my mind and I think I have enough time to prepare. It's still early, why bother to go? Going too early will only fuel her arrogance."

When she said this, she unconsciously had a condescending attitude on her face.

This attitude could not be called Bai Lu saw An Xin, and she relaxed a lot from worrying about Concubine Tong's tricks.

She smiled and said: "Master, use it slowly, I'll go outside to meet you. I guess Empress Debi and Mrs. Zhang are coming soon."

Wei Changzai should have gone with Concubine Rong, and would not have come to Yikun Palace specially.

As soon as the words were finished, before Bai Lu reached the door, the little table had already walked in.

"Master, Concubine De and Mrs. Zhang have arrived, and they are here to invite the master to the banquet together."

Chen Wenxin had only eaten half of her breakfast here, so she said, "Please come in and sit down, both of them."

Bai Lu thought for a while, the two of them were not outsiders, so it's okay to invite them in.

As soon as Debi and Zhang Guiren came in, Chen Wenxin said first: "Forgive me for being rude, the two of you are from our own family, so I won't stick to it."

Seeing that Chen Wenxin was still eating, the two of them inevitably made fun of her.

"What a concubine Qin, you are still eating at this hour, aren't you afraid of asking people to wait?"

Zhang Guiren smiled and sat on the couch on the left with Concubine De.

Chen Wenxin wiped her mouth, "Sister Debi said that I am lazy, but you dare to say that I am lazy, are we not the same people?"

Although Zhang Guiren is not as sleepy as she is, he is actually a lazy person.

Concubine De reminded: "What's in your mind? I'm afraid it's too late, and something will happen to Concubine Tong."

Chen Wenxin picked up a piece of bean sprouts paper and said, "Of course we can't go late, and we don't have to go too early. Concubine Tong Guifei wants to show us awe, so if we go early, doesn't it appear that we are afraid of her?"

De Concubine and Zhang Guiren didn't dare to respond after hearing this, they were naturally afraid of Concubine Tong, but Chen Wenxin really shouldn't be afraid.

She was originally the leader with the highest rank in this group, even she was afraid, wouldn't she be slaughtered by Concubine Tong?

In this way, the two were worried that they would be late, so they were relieved.

Chen Wenxin put down his chopsticks, and scooped up milk tea with a small silver spoon to drink.

The little silver spoon couldn't scoop up much in one scoop, and it took four or five full scoops before it was considered to have some taste.

She put the spoon away and wiped her mouth with a handkerchief.

"Okay, let's go."

There is not much bleakness in the imperial garden, and there are many craftsmen who are good at cultivating flowers and trees in the palace. In autumn, the floor heating can be used to bake spring flowers.

In order to coordinate the scenery, there are occasional trees in the imperial garden, and they are all evergreen species.

In addition, autumn is the season when autumn chrysanthemums are in full bloom. Looking around, a hundred flowers are in full bloom, competing for splendor.

Chen Wenxin was wearing a white skirt with large sleeves. The skirt was embroidered with exquisite ink thread, and the embroidery was a picture of singing.

Only Chen Wenxin could imagine such a literary and popular pattern. Although the concubines and the others couldn't understand it, they thought it was very elegant.

Seeing the screen surrounding the open space beside the rockery from a distance, the three of them walked over there.

Sure enough, there were neat tables and seats surrounded by the screen, Concubine Hui, Concubine Rong and Wei Changzai were all there, seeing the three of them come in, they greeted each other.

After the ceremony was over, Chen Wenxin looked at the empty upper seat and smiled faintly.

Concubine Hui arrived first, and for the sake of self-effacing, she took the first seat on the right.

The seat is respected on the left, Concubine Hui gave up the left side, leaving the respected seat to Chen Wenxin.

Chen Wenxin was stunned for a moment, hurriedly went to Concubine Hui to ask her to sit on the left, and then bit her ear again.

"Sister is also confused. Although Concubine Tong doesn't want to see you now, the right to assist the harem given to you by the emperor has never been abolished. If sister lives under me, wouldn't you tell Concubine Tong that this harem is in charge of her or not the emperor?"

Concubine Hui suddenly realized when she heard this, and regained a bit of self-confidence.He didn't refuse, and sat in the first seat on the left.

She is confused, and thinks too highly of Concubine Tong Gui.

There is no queen in this harem, no matter who holds the phoenix seal, it will not be justified after all.

Who can call the shots?It's just the emperor and the empress dowager.

She couldn't help feeling angry in her heart, Eldest brother said that Chen Wenxin had rescued him when he was in Jinling, if she had been there during Concubine Tong's birthday banquet, maybe she wouldn't have been wronged so much.

She also had a little more respect for Chen Wenxin in her heart, thinking about her current situation, not only did she not step on her feet, but she also helped.

If it is said that helping herself is because of forming an alliance to fight against Concubine Tong's coercion, she helped the elder brother in Jinling, which made Concubine Hui feel a lot of respect.

Concubine Hui took her seat, and Chen Wenxin immediately took the first seat on the right, and everyone took their seats.

After a while, Ding Chang came late, saluted everyone and took his seat.

Seeing that Dingchang came here alone, Chen Wenxin asked: "Why did Dingchang come by himself? Could it be that the imperial concubine is too sick to come?"

Ding Chang looked disheartened, as if he had just been reprimanded by someone.

She shook her head and only cast her eyes outside the screen.

When everyone saw this, they didn't talk too much. Concubine Tong Guifei was outside, but she didn't come in with Qiao.

After a while, I saw a purple-red costume enter the screen.

Concubine Tong looked forward, dignified and solemn, and walked towards the seat above.

It was too late to salute at this moment, so I had to wait for her to sit down.

Chen Wenxin glanced at Zhang Guiren, only to see her winking and throwing a resentful look.

——This Concubine Tong is also very petty, she just didn't come in outside to take Joe, and she didn't even say a word, which made people jump.

Chen Wenxin was mentally prepared, and the emperor often did this.

But he has a proud temperament, in order to see what Chen Wenxin is doing and saying in the room.

The emperor will not blame him for failing to salute.

Concubine Tong's move was clearly intended to be rude.

Seeing her sitting at the head of the seat, everyone walked out of the seat and bowed to greet her.

Concubine Tong Gui didn't speak, and there was an instant silence on the court.

Concubine Hui and Concubine Chen Wenxin stood at the front, Concubine Hui wanted to look up, but she was afraid of Concubine Tong's authority and dared not provoke her again.

Chen Wenxin didn't bother to look up, knowing that Concubine Tong Guifei was here to show her prestige today, what do you want to see her do?
The left is just to ask everyone to hold it here, and it's not called exemption for a long time.

Then hold it, can you still ask someone to hold it for a lifetime?

She didn't even lift her eyelids, she looked at her heart with her eyes, as if nothing happened.

Mrs. Zhang relied on hiding behind De Concubine, looked up and took a look.

Concubine Tong was seen wearing a purple-red dress, which further made her skin yellow.

She had just passed her 30th birthday, and she was so old.

But for the sake of gorgeousness, I wore such a color.

Chen Wenxin once taught her some skills in color matching of clothes, and she took it very seriously.It is a living example when it is used on Concubine Tong at this moment.

Women with yellow skin really can't wear colors related to purple!

(End of this chapter)