Remembrance Hibiscus GL

The twilight is getting darker, the palace lanterns in Changle Palace have already been lit, and the huge candles burning in the Nuan Pavilion are as bright as day.The emperor was sitting in front of the imperial case, reading a volume of books in his hands, his expression looked the same as usual, but Zhao Chengen knew that the ministers in the early court were discussing the marriage between Tuyuhun and Tubo, and the emperor was worried all day long because of this matter. Unhappy, so he held his voice and calmed down, and devoted himself to serving with all his energy.

Not long after, a small eunuch came in and reported: Your Majesty, Mr. Chu, a scholar of Dongge University, is asking to see you. "

The emperor didn't lift his head: "Tell him to come in."

A shrewd middle-aged man in a brocade robe and jade belt came in and knelt down before the imperial case: "Chu Xiong bows to the emperor."

Zhao Chengen winked, and a group of eunuchs and maids followed him and quietly retreated.The emperor put down the book, and then lazily said: "Get up."

Chu Xiong said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." Then he got up.

The emperor caressed the emerald wrench worn on the thumb of his right hand, and said casually: "Today, all the ministers in the court are arguing endlessly about the marriage. What does Chu Aiqing think?"

Chu Xiong said: "My minister agrees with all the ministers. The marriage between Tuyuhun and Tubo is very unfavorable to our Great Yan Dynasty."

"What's your opinion, Ai Qing?"

"I thought that if my Great Yan Dynasty sent a princess to Tubo, Tubo Deli Zanpu would be overjoyed and would be extremely grateful to the emperor."

"Then, what do Ai Qing think of choosing a princess from the clan and conferring it as a princess?"

Chu Xiong said: "It's okay to do this, but if you can send a real princess there, Tubo Zanpu will definitely be more grateful to me Chao Ende."

The emperor pondered for a while, and then said: "Most of my sisters are married, and the princesses under my knees are still young, so there is no suitable candidate."

Chu Xiong stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten Princess Nine?"

"She's still young."

Chu Xiong lowered his head: "11 years old is not too young."

"But Deli Zanpu in Tubo is already in his 40s."

"Delizamp is the king of a country, comparable to an ordinary man."

The emperor's face seemed impatient: "Jiumei is the youngest daughter of the late emperor. When the late emperor was alive, he loved her like a treasure. I couldn't bear to marry her to a wild place."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, Zanpu will definitely treat the princess well."

The emperor looked at his hands: "In this way, there will always be people who will criticize me for being mean to my younger sister."

Chu Xiong said sternly: "Tuguhun Tuluo Khan is ambitious. If Tubo helps, it will be even more powerful. The border of my Dayan will be in danger. The nine princesses went to Tubo to get married for the sake of the country's stability. When the emperor arrives, how much will it be?" Make some dowry for the princess, let the princess get married in a beautiful manner, I believe that the spirit of the late emperor will not blame the emperor, let alone such ignorant people dare to criticize the emperor."

The emperor didn't speak, and was silent for a while, before saying: "That's how it is."

"Yes." Chu Xiong said hastily: "I will report this matter in the court tomorrow morning. I believe all ministers will not object."

"Very good." The emperor stood up, walked around twice with his hands behind his back, and suddenly said lightly, "Is Huo Mu still the same?"

"Back to the emperor, Mr. An Le is still thanking guests behind closed doors, enjoying playing chess and fishing all day long."

The emperor nodded: "Well, I remember that tomorrow is his fiftieth birthday, isn't there anyone going to his house to celebrate his birthday today?"

Chu Xiong looked embarrassed: "This, I don't know very well."

The emperor's face suddenly darkened: "Mr. An Le is a national hero, and also the father of the imperial concubine, my father-in-law. Has his family become so cold?"

Chu Xiong was startled, and quickly knelt down, but the emperor's voice had returned to calm: "Tomorrow, I and the imperial concubine will be rewarded. I hope that his fiftieth birthday tomorrow will be more lively."

"Yes, I understand."

"Go down."

"My minister retire."

The emperor sat down again in front of the royal case, picked up the tea and wanted to drink it, but found that the tea was already a little cold, and he just flicked it casually, and the teacup rolled on the thick carpet, and the tea spilled all over the floor.As soon as Zhao Chengen came in, he saw this scene, and broke out in a cold sweat from fright: "This servant deserves to die, Your Majesty forgives me!"

The emperor snorted softly, but before he could make a sound, the eunuch on duty in the respect room came in with a large silver tray, on which were rows of green-headed lottery, the clear green color, looked at by candlelight. Like a piece of fine emerald jade, the emperor waved his hand impatiently and wanted to call "go", but saw a brand new name in a blink of an eye, the hand stopped in mid-air, and then slowly fell After a long while, he finally picked up a sign and turned it over. Zhao Chengen wiped the sweat from his forehead, and he was relieved.

The court lady named Bi Tao was really serious, Zhurui's cheeks were so swollen that she couldn't see anyone, and she was in unbearable pain lying on the bed. Fortunately, Sang Rong sent someone to deliver the medicine to dissipate stasis and reduce swelling overnight. Zhen Xi carefully applied it for her, and it felt a little better, but this night was not peaceful, and she kept crying in her sleep, "Ma'am, please forgive me, this servant will never dare again!"

Lian was really anxious, and wanted to hire an imperial physician for her the next day, but Hengbo hurriedly stopped him when he saw this, "Master, this is not a small matter. If you invite an imperial physician to mobilize people, let Concubine Li know, and there will be trouble again." It's out of control. According to this servant, Aunt Sang Rong's medicine is very effective, if you use it quietly for a few days, it should be cured."

Lianzhen nodded, feeling very grateful for Sang Rong, but for some reason, she suddenly thought of the indifferent and unapproachable imperial concubine. Although she knew that Sang Rong sent the medicine out of personal affection, she still had a crush on the imperial concubine. Kind of like it.

Hengbo seemed to know her intentions, seeing no one around, he said in a low voice: "It's fortunate that the imperial concubine invited Lifei, otherwise Zhurui would suffer a lot."

Lian really understood: "Aunt Sang Rong must have begged the imperial concubine."

"After all, the young master is lucky. As soon as he entered the palace, he was able to get close to Aunt Sang Rong."

Lian Zhen hesitated for a while, but finally couldn't help asking softly: "The imperial concubine... what kind of person is she?"

Hengbo smiled, and said softly: "Does the master know the life experience of the imperial concubine?"

"Of course, she is the daughter of General Huo. How many people in the world don't know the name of General Huo..."

"Hush." ​​Hengbo quickly put his finger between his lips to stop her from continuing: "General Huo is no longer a general, but An Le Gong."

"Ah."

"When the imperial concubine entered the palace, the Huo family was very powerful and prestigious, so she was canonized as the imperial concubine as soon as she entered the palace. The emperor loved him very much, and even the queen was courteous. Later, the Huo family was defeated, and General Huo only The strange thing about retaining Xujue is that the imperial concubine Yu has not affected her at all. The emperor still cares about her immensely and rewards her constantly. Moreover, although the imperial concubine has a high status, she has never been a domineering concubine since she entered the palace. She was like that when the Huo family was prominent, and she was like that when the Huo family was in decline. It seems that she was born with a kind of indifferent temperament, indifferent to everything, even in front of the emperor, so she can be said to be the best in the harem The most unpredictable person."

Lian Zhen was almost fascinated by what she heard, and said after a while: "But... she actually helped us this time."

Hengbo pursed his lips and smiled: "This is the little master's luck. Although the imperial concubine is cold-tempered, it is said that she treats the people around her very well. Aunt Sang Rong is really the nobleman of the young master."

Lianzhen sighed: "I hope I can repay her in the future."

"That's natural. If the young master is favored in the future, there will always be a chance to repay him."

Lian really didn't want to talk about this topic, so she lowered her head and said nothing, but Hengbo thought she was shy, and said with a low smile: "To tell you the truth, the master's signboard has been prepared in the respect room, but the young master will be ready to serve at any time. .”

Lian Zhen whispered: "Hengbo, I'm a little tired."

Hengbo hurriedly said: "Look at my words, master didn't sleep well last night, it's time to take a rest, I'll help you change your clothes."

Hengbo's words were indeed fulfilled, dinner was over, and the order to serve the bed came down, and Xiefang Palace was in a hurry, Hengbo and Baozhen took a few young maids to serve Lianzhen's dressing, bathing and incense.When Lian Zhen first heard the will, her heart sank slightly, but she also knew that there was nothing she could do. She was just like a wooden man, dressing herself up with everyone.

Seeing her like this, Hengbo felt pity in his heart, and while combing her hair, he said softly: "Master, do you still remember what I taught you?"

"Hmm." Lian Zhen's mind went blank, and she bit her lower lip unconsciously.

Hengbo looked at her carefully in the mirror again: "My lord, your complexion is so pale, you need some rouge to look good."

When Baozhen heard about it, she hurriedly took an exquisite white jade box, picked out a little rose paste-like thing with a fine silver hairpin, put it in her palm, melted it with a little water, and stroked her cheeks carefully. Added a dash of beauty and charm.

Seeing that Lianzhen was always silent, Hengbo had no choice but to comfort him in a gentle voice: "My lord, don't be afraid, all women have to go through this." He leaned closer to her ear, "When you see the emperor later, you must not With such a demeanor, if you offend the emperor, everything will be over. You must keep in mind that only by pleasing the emperor can you live comfortably in this harem."

Lian Zhen held her hand, her throat was slightly choked: "Hengbo, I know you are out for my own good. Don't worry, even if I don't intend to fight for anything, I will never teach others to abuse my people at will."

Hearing the words, Hengbo was relieved: "It's the little master's blessing, and also our blessing, that the master can think like this. It's getting late, we should get up."

As he spoke, Baozhen and Baozhen walked out of Xiefang Palace with her, and the eunuch in the respect room outside held a lantern, and they were waiting beside a soft sedan chair with a vermilion roof and golden tassels. After seeing Lian Zhen, the leading eunuch stepped forward to give Qianer a call, and said with a smile, "Congratulations to the young master."

Hengbo felt that Lianzhen's hands were trembling a little, and said in a low voice: "Master, we will be waiting for you outside."

Lian Zhen nodded slightly, and Fang supported her hand to get on the sedan chair. The eunuch who spoke waved his fly whisk, and the group of people hugged each other, surrounded by the soft sedan chair, and went away.