Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 458 Middle Palace (1)

  Under the bright palace lantern, the wrinkles around the corners of Queen Qiao's eyes were distinct and deeper. The calm face could not hide the loneliness and desolation that was deliberately left out.

   Li Jing felt a pain in his heart, and quickly stepped forward: "Why did the mother come out?"

   Queen Qiao smiled casually: "Bengong counted the time and you should be there too, so I came out to greet you. Sure enough, you came."

   Li Jing felt more and more distressed, but it was inconvenient to say more.

  Lu Mingyu, as a daughter-in-law, is even more difficult to say. However, she had her own way of making Queen Qiao happy, and said with a smile, "Brother Jue, sister Xuan, call the Queen Mother quickly."

   A pair of pink and jade-carved brothers and sisters stepped forward and saluted with their fleshy little fists: "I have seen the imperial grandmother."

   Queen Qiao was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth and said again and again: "Okay, okay, come to the imperial grandmother soon. The imperial grandmother asked the imperial kitchen to prepare the food that your brothers and sisters like to eat, and go to the dining room with the imperial grandmother."

  叝 elder sister Xuan smiled and hugged Queen Qiao's side, holding the hands of the imperial grandmother from left to right, and said childishly, which was particularly hilarious: "Grandmother, I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you so much."

   "The grandmother misses you too. After lunch, don't go back to the East Palace, just take a nap in the Jiaofang Hall, and the grandmother will be able to see you from time to time."

  Queen Qiao was famous for doting on her children and being obedient to her grandchildren. Brother Jue and Sister Xuan liked the grandmother very much, so they happily answered, making Queen Qiao smile.

   The loneliness between the corners of his eyes and brows quickly faded away.

   The joy of family with children and grandchildren around their knees is not much better than a dog man?

  Lu Mingyu smiled slightly and stepped forward: "Brother Jue, Sister Xuan, don't make too much noise, the two of you."

   Queen Qiao said immediately: "Such a small child knows what to make a fuss about and not to make a fuss. It's nature to love to play and make fun. This is nowhere else. In front of the grandmother, you can do whatever you want."

   Sister Xuan shouted "Yo hoo" with joy.

  Lu Mingyu: "…"

  Li Jing laughed dumbly, took Lu Mingyu's hand, and whispered affectionately, "Let's make a fuss with the children!"

   It is rare for Queen Joe to be so happy.

  Lu Mingyu nodded helplessly.

   After having dinner, I accompany Queen Qiao to talk for half an hour, and I spent it all the time until the night fell and I was about to go to bed, and the family of four resigned and left.

   Jiaofangdian was quiet again.

  Cailan stepped forward to wait on Queen Qiao's bath and dressing. The rest of the palace people made beds and incense.

  Queen Qiao was lying on the bed, and when Cailan put down the curtain, she suddenly asked, "Is the emperor still resting in Yanxi Palace tonight?"

   Cailan sighed inwardly and replied softly, "Yes."

   Queen Qiao was silent for a moment, then whispered: "Pass the spoken language of this palace to Wang Jieyu. Let Wang Jieyu deliver snacks to Wenhua Hall tomorrow evening."

  Cailan responded in a low voice, glanced at Queen Qiao's face, and couldn't help but whisper: "These few days, Concubine Meng has returned to her favor, arrogant and harsh, and why doesn't the niangniang beat her once or twice?"

Queen Qiao twitched the corners of her mouth, sarcasm and self-deprecating flashed in her eyes: "Bengong is not afraid of being left out. What's there to dislike at this age? It's just that the emperor only lifts Yanxi Palace and loses the face of Zhonggong. , is also beating the East Palace."

   "Looking at the concubine in the palace, only Concubine Meng is barely worthy of this sword. Concubine Qin is still a little worse, and the emperor does not want to involve the empress dowager."

   "Concubine Meng is not a fool either, she should have thought about it. If she wants to regain her favor, she must be willing to be the knife in the hands of the emperor. Do you think she is very happy?"

  …

  Is Concubine Meng happy?

   No.

  Women are very intuitive. Whether a man is true to you or perfunctory, there is no way to hide it.

  Emperor Yongjia stayed in the Yanxi Palace for several nights, and outsiders looked at the magnificent scenery. But when I got to the bed, it was mostly hasty. The intimacy and love of the past are long gone.

   Concubine Meng guessed the intention of Emperor Yongjia after a little test. A heart is so cold.

   The unfailing favorite for several years ended three years ago. No matter how unwilling she is, she cannot pull back a man who has changed his mind and empathy.

   No matter how unwilling or angry she is, it will not help her. You can only continue to rely on Emperor Yongjia and do what he wants her to do.

   adds blockage to the Central Palace and embarrassed the Central Palace. And thus weaken the power of the East Palace.

  If she doesn't make this knife, a more unbearable fate awaits her.

  The candles flickered, and the veil swayed slightly.

  Emperor Yongjia took a long breath and turned over. Concubine Meng lay down for a while, then got up and had hot water come in. Personally clean and wipe for Yongjiadi.

  Emperor Yongjia smiled and stroked Concubine Meng's back: "For the work of serving people, let the servants come in. How can I trouble my beloved concubine!"

   Concubine Meng turned her head coquettishly: "I'll be happy to serve you."

   That slightly old face, with such a girlish coquettish attitude, is actually not so pleasing to the eye.

  Another young, beautiful and gentle face flashed in Emperor Yongjia's mind, and his thoughts drifted.

   actually lost his mind at this time, thinking of other women.

   Concubine Meng gritted her teeth secretly, and her smile was a little stiff: "It's so late, the emperor should settle down earlier! You have to get up early tomorrow to go to court!"

  Emperor Yongjia yawned and quickly closed his eyes and fell asleep.

   Concubine Meng snuggled up beside Emperor Yongjia and didn't fall asleep for a long time. There seemed to be a fire burning in her heart, burning her internal organs.

   She turned her body to the inside, and two tears fell from the corners of her eyes.

  The next morning, after seeing Emperor Yongjia off, Concubine Meng put on her favorite bright-colored palace attire and dressed up for a long time, with two big phoenix hairpins on her head. When walking, the jewel on the phoenix hairpin trembled, and the fringe on the side of the bun swayed.

"The concubine has seen the empress." A group of concubines came to greet the concubine, and Concubine Meng was the last to come, with a dazzling smile on her beautifully dressed face: "Today, the concubine is late again. Please forgive the empress!"

   Queen Qiao's expression was light: "Serving the emperor is the most important thing, please wait a little longer. Come on, reward Concubine Meng!"

   The palace attendant came over with a brocade box.

   Concubine Meng gave a coquettish smile, thanking the Queen for her grace.

   This is also the practice in the palace. The concubines who had been favored the day before came to greet him, and the Empress of the Middle Palace gave some clothing and jewelry. This is also the dignity of being a queen.

   This scene was staged for several days.

   Concubine Qin was full of jealousy and hatred, and she had to flatter Concubine Meng with a smile: "Concubine Meng's complexion is getting more and more beautiful."

   There are men moisturizing every day, can you not be charming?

  Bah!

  I'm old, and I still dominate the emperor. There are so many concubines waiting in the harem! It's really a drought, a drought, a flood, and a flood.

   After fighting for so many years, who still doesn't know who! Concubine Meng glanced at Concubine Qin from the corner of her eyes, and most of the anger in her heart disappeared.

  No matter what, in the eyes of everyone, she is the first favorite concubine of the harem. Don't be arrogant and domineering, how to deal with the pain in your heart.

   (end of this chapter)