Rebirth of the legitimate daughter: the daily life of His Majesty the Emperor’s beloved concubine

Every year on the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the emperor and his ministers take a day off.

Although there is not always snow on this day every year, it does not affect the blooming of plum blossoms.

Therefore, a few days before the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the palace will prepare early to make various palm-sized palace lanterns and hang them on plum branches. Various sachets containing precious things will also be hung on the branches.

Or a pearl as big as a pigeon egg, or an emerald or jade pendant of excellent quality, or a sparkling golden walking stick, or one or two personal accessories taken from the emperor, the queen mother, or the empress, if anyone I happened to find it, and there was a huge reward.

But it doesn't matter whether it's expensive or not. No one in the harem has ever seen a few expensive things. On the contrary, this day is the best time to invite favors.

On a snowy night, among flowers, under the hazy moonlight, any pretty woman standing there is beautiful.

Moreover, according to the usual custom, the emperor usually takes off the jade pendant he carries and puts it into the sachet. If anyone finds it, he can sleep with it that night.

Therefore, although this day was the day when the emperor went to Fengyu Palace, it would be reasonable for him to go to the concubine's womb next to him.

This is nothing to a favored concubine, it is just the icing on the cake. But for a concubine who is not favored, it is a rare good opportunity. If she is served to make the dragon's heart happy, she can rise to the sky in one step!

Therefore, on this day, both the Queen Mother and the Empress exempted themselves from greetings from the various palaces, and asked them to dress up according to their wishes. Who can win the favor of the Holy One depends on his or her ability.

It's just hard to say this year. Who will favor Zhao Jieyu? I wonder if the Holy Father will give the things to Zhao Jieyu in advance to make them happy in vain.

Therefore, the movements in Tangli Palace were the focus of everyone's attention. They tried their best to find out what clothes and jewelry Zhao Jieyu wore today, or whether she went to the imperial palace.

It's a pity that Tangli Palace's mouth was tightly shut, so he couldn't ask any questions. And today, neither Zhao Jieyu nor the palace maids close to her even stepped out of the palace gate.

It only caused many people to bite their lips, stamp their feet, and sigh.

However, this does not prevent them from dressing up beautifully.

Therefore, today's palace banquet was held earlier than before.

The Queen Mother naturally saw through everyone's thoughts and would not delay it. Although the only serious daughter-in-law in her eyes was the queen, and the concubines beside her were just objects for the emperor to relieve his boredom, at any rate, the emperor's women had the potential to produce heirs for the royal family, so their wishes were fulfilled.

After enjoying one or two songs and dances, being toasted by the concubines, and eating delicious food together, he waved his hands and told them to go and enjoy the plum blossoms.

Although everyone was excited, they still had to maintain their dignity in front of the Queen Mother and Queen.

After bowing politely, the Queen Mother's eyes fell on Su Ning'an again. She saw that she was plainly dressed. Inside was just a jade-colored silver silk skirt with folded branches and flowers, and outside was a moon-white, brocade-laden and pearl-green skirt. Fox cloak.

Then I looked at the emperor and the queen. They were both wearing bright yellow sable fur cloaks. The top and bottom were clearly visible, that's it.

This Zhao Jieyu is quite sensible and does not rely on favors to become arrogant, so she is somewhat satisfied in her heart.

"Your Majesty, the plum blossoms are blooming more prosperously this year than in previous years. I wonder if Your Majesty would like to enjoy them together?"

Shen Yanzhuo watched Suningan retreat with the other concubines, nodded, and stretched out his hand to the queen.

The Queen Mother looked at the Emperor and the Queen walking side by side and felt even more satisfied. This was the right thing to do.

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"My Lady, there are more people over there, so there must be more things there. Maybe the Emperor's personal accessories are also there."

Su Ning'an looked in the direction Ying'er pointed, and sure enough, there were more palace lanterns there, all made of yarn of different colors, reflecting the plum forest in a very colorful way, like a fairyland.

"Don't go when there are too many people." Su Ning'an listened to the faint smile and whispered from the other side and shook his head, "Where there are many people, there is a lot of right and wrong. And they are all dressed so well today, what if I go there?" Don’t you want to be compared?”

As he said that, he led Ying'er to a slightly darker place on the other side, "There are not so many palace lanterns there, and it is quieter."

Ying'er supported Su Ning'an and walked carefully, "But if another empress finds the emperor's personal accessories today, wouldn't it mean that the emperor would not come to our place?"

"The Emperor comes every day, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't come one day." Suningan bit her lip, "Besides, today is Japan's fifteenth year. Logically, the Emperor should go to the Queen's side, so why bother?" Are you looking for Nao Shizi? Wouldn't it be better to just look at the plum blossoms and enjoy the moonlight in peace?"

Suning'an looked at the thick layer of snow on the ground and said with a slight smile: "It's rare for it to be so clean here. Look, the plum blossoms fall on the snow, like paintings. If you don't appreciate it, why bother to join in the fun? It's a pity that there are no Pen and ink, otherwise it will be drawn."

Ying'er smiled lightly and said, "Your Majesty, you should really bring the Emperor along with you. The Emperor's paintings are so good that he will be able to draw them for you."

Su Ning'an looked at Ying'er amusedly and said, "Humph, it seems that I am too tolerant to you. Even you dare to laugh at me."

"My servant pays homage to Zhao Jieyu."

Su Ning'an was chatting and laughing with Ying'er, when she saw a maid from the first palace stepping forward. With a slight surprise in Su Ning'an's eyes, it was Qiu Tong who was serving Su Yuxin.

"Why is it you? Get up." Su Ning'an and Ying'er looked at each other, couldn't help but hold Ying'er's hand tightly, and subconsciously took a few steps back, "If you don't serve Yu Cairen well, why are you here? ?”

"We Yucai people know that your Majesty is here. We said that we have been sisters with your Majesty for many years, and some misunderstandings should be resolved. We specially invite your Majesty to reminisce about the past." Qiu Tong lowered his eyes, not daring to look at her, "Why don't I lead the way for Zhao Jieyu? ?”

"When did I say I want to go?" Su Ning'an looked at Qiu Tong and said coldly: "Besides, she is a talented person, and I am Jieyu. If she wants to see me, she should meet me. When will it be my turn?" Concubine, go see her? Considering the time, she is about to give birth, so it is better to wait for the birth with peace of mind. "

Qiu Tong saw Su Ning'an was about to leave, and hurriedly stepped forward to stop her, "My dear, wait a minute!"

Su Ning'an sneered, staring at Qiu Tong with a sharp gaze, "I thought that you were Yucairen's personal maid, and she couldn't live without you, so I don't care about you anymore, but you are so angry with me? Son······"

"Your Majesty!" Qiu Tong immediately knelt down in front of Suning'an and said solemnly: "We talented people have something to say to your Majesty." After a pause, he took a deep breath and said: "Our little master wants to ask your Majesty, can you please do it?" Do you know the cause of your mother's death? Do you know what message the lady left for you before she died? What did she do?"

"What did you say!" Suningan clenched his sleeves, his throat tightening slightly.

"Please also ask Empress Jieyu to move."

Su Ning'an listened to Qiutong's strong words, as if she was already a corpse, and said coldly: "If you want to see me, it should be someone from Yucai who wants to see me! Just go and bring her!"