Remembrance Hibiscus GL

On New Year's Eve, peach charm boards are hung on the gates of the palace, posting door gods, and portraits of the God of Fortune and Zhong Kui are hung indoors, and the decorations are completely new.Binglun got up early in the morning, after bathing and dressing, took Zongxu with her, and went to Jingfu Palace, Fengxian Hall, Dongfo Hall, etc. to burn incense. Everywhere she went, the sound of firecrackers continued.Because the national mourning had not passed long ago, there were no opera and music programs during breakfast and lunch.

At night, palace lanterns of various colors illuminate the entire palace as if it were daytime.Binglun held a family banquet in the Changchun Palace as usual, and all the concubines, princes and daughters of the harem, as well as the princes and clans of the immediate branches were invited to attend.

Hundreds of huge red candles as thick as a child's arm were lit in the main hall, and pine, cypress and agarwood were burning in the cauldron, and flowers were everywhere, and the fragrant mist was lingering.Binglun and Zongxu's big banquet tables were set in the middle, and they all sat facing south, and the rest of the people were lined up in line according to their positions and titles. headed by the old prince.When the soft music in the corridor sounded, Binglun and Zongxu took their seats in the palace, and the banquet officially began.

The royal New Year's Eve family banquet is naturally grand and luxurious, the bowls and spoons are decorated with the brilliance of pearls and jade, and the tables are lined with fresh water and land.Because it was a big festival, Binglun was also in a very good mood, and raised the golden cup in his hand to signal to everyone.

The officials in charge of etiquette and sacrifice led the people from the inner teaching workshop to perform the Nuo dance in the main hall. This dance is used to drive away evil spirits and plagues and pray for a smooth and safe coming year. It is an ancient custom in the palace.Those male and female dancers, dressed in red and black clothes and wearing hideous masks, beat drums and jumped.All the people present watched with great interest while drinking the pepper and cypress wine. The faster the drum beat, the more lively the atmosphere in the hall became.

Lian Zhen knew that Binglunsu was not good at drinking, seeing her toasting frequently, she couldn't help but feel worried, all her thoughts were on her, and she had no intention of eating and drinking. Su Yun sat next to her, but he was full of interest, and came over from time to time When joking with her, she just perfunctory.

After finally reaching the final table, the music stopped and the dancing stopped, Binglun got up slowly, everyone came out of their seats, shouted long live, and knelt down to see the queen mother and emperor leave.

Lianzhen returned to Xiefang Palace, changed into her auspicious clothes, and took off her heavy makeup. Baozhen combed her hair carefully, put her in a bun near the clouds, and took a golden begonia pearl flower step shaker. Hairpin for her.Hengbo stood at the side, saw that she was not in the mood, thought it was because of drinking, and said: "Master, be patient, this servant has ordered the kitchen to make hangover soup, and it should be delivered soon."

Lian Zhen said: "I only touched a little bit, it's okay."

Baozhen smiled and said: "Even if others use the best rouge and water powder, they are still not as charming as the master is at the moment. So, the master should drink some from time to time."

Hengbo scolded with a smile: "It's just that you have such nonsense."

Lian Zhen touched her hot cheeks, she was about to speak, but someone came back and forth: "Master, Director Wang from Chongde Palace is here." Lian Zhen was overjoyed, and suddenly turned her head.

Wang Youxing is one of the apprentices brought out by Gao Xian himself. He was recently promoted to the post of Deputy Chief of Chongde Palace. He came in with two young eunuchs with a happy face, and gave Lian Zhen a big gift: "Master Chen, Wanfu, the queen mother and the emperor are at this moment We are in Chongde Palace, and now I am sending my servants over to invite my master to watch the new year together."

The ancient green copper statue on the ground is full of camellias and plum blossoms, red and white, very delicate and beautiful. On a round table of huanghuali next to it, there are all kinds of exquisite candied fruit fried in sugar, as well as fresh and fresh fruits, which are called in the palace. "Night snack fruit".

Zong Xu sat in front of the table with a rather reserved expression. Since he became the throne, he has been listening to the tutor's lectures in the study room every day since he ascended the throne. Although he is more mature and stable than ordinary people, After all, I am just a child, and I am excited to have a few days of leisure during the Chinese New Year, but because of the presence of Binglun, I dare not show it too much. When I saw Lianzhen coming in, my eyes lit up, and I stood up and called: "Mother Concubine !" As soon as he said it, he remembered that he was the emperor, and doing so was not only against the rules, but also lost his manners, his eyes couldn't help but peek at Binglun, and seeing that she didn't look different, he felt relieved.

Lian Zhen went up to meet Li, Bing Lun said: "Sit down, today is a great day for celebration and family reunion. I heard from the emperor that you take good care of him on weekdays, so I specially called you over to accompany him."

Lian Zhen said: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness." So she took off the outer cloak and handed it to the maid next to her, and sat next to the emperor.

Among the people in the harem, the ones Zong Xu sees the most on a daily basis are Lian Zhen and Su Yun. Lian Zhen is beautiful and gentle, and takes great care of him, which is in stark contrast to Bing Lun's indifference and strictness. When they first met, he felt close. It even felt a kind of attachment and admiration, sitting next to her at this time, with a happy face: "Mother Concubine, today's milk almond cheese is very well made, with some sweetness of fresh fruit added, you should try it too."

Lian Zhen picked up the spoon and tasted it, and smiled slightly: "It's really good." Looking at Binglun, she was relieved to see that she was still in good spirits, and said: "Although keeping the old age is an old custom, the queen mother and the emperor will have a meal tomorrow morning. Coming to the Chuigong Hall and accepting the congratulations from all the officials, if you wait for a long time, you will lack energy, and you should rest for a while later."

Bing Lun laughed and said: "It's just for a scene. Is it true that Dadan doesn't sleep? I can bear it. The emperor is still young, so I can't let him suffer."

Lian really joined, which made Zong Xu relax a lot, and his conversation became more lively, and he said boldly: "Mother, we will go to Chaoyangmen to watch the fireworks tomorrow night, can you also take mother and concubine?"

Binglun was noncommittal: "Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Lianzhen misunderstood that Binglun was in trouble, and said softly: "You go to Chaoyangmen to watch the lanterns and fireworks, and have fun with the people. With the orange in his hand, Zong Xu hurriedly took out a small silver knife that he carried with him and handed it over. Lian Zhen took it, peeled the skin, and said with a smile: "I want to be at home that day. At this time of the year, parents, brothers and sisters will sit around Next to the smoked cage, eating tea and fruit together, playing chess, how warm and joyful, I am honored to watch the New Year with the Queen Mother and the Emperor tonight, and it seems to have returned to the past time."

Zong Xu blinked his eyes, and said curiously: "Teacher Wang used to be an official in the south of the Yangtze River. He often said that Jinling is the most prosperous and prosperous place in the world. Tell me more about your affairs, is the Chinese New Year at your home more lively and fun than in the palace?"

Lian Zhen shared the red and fragrant orange meat with their mother and son, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Okay, since the emperor wants to know, I will tell the emperor about the New Year's situation in our place."

Zong Xu was lying in the arms of the nurse, his long eyelashes covered his eyelids, his breathing was even and calm, and he seemed to be in a deep sleep.The nanny carried him to the bed, put him down carefully, took off his shoes and socks, then took the bright yellow brocade dragon pattern quilt, and gently covered him.

Lian Zhen stood in front of the bed, bent down, stared at his rosy little face, reluctant to let go, Gao Xian softly told the nanny: "You guys take good care of me outside."

"Yes."

Gao Xian walked to Lian Zhen's side again, and urged in a low voice: "Master Chen, it's getting late, the queen mother is still waiting in Dongnuan Pavilion."

"understood."

Back in the Nuan Pavilion, Binglun was still sitting in the nanmu chair, looking contemplative, but on the round table, there was a new table of wine and fruit snacks. He also retreated silently.

Binglun slowly raised his head: "Come here."

Lian Zhen stepped forward according to his words, Bing Lun pulled her hand, only exerting a little force, she let out a soft cry, and then fell on her, Bing Lun's right hand slipped from her smooth back all the way, and then hugged her, there was a trace of dissatisfaction in his voice: "How did it take so long?"

"I guarded the emperor for a while." Lian Zhen caressed her collar, with a happy smile that couldn't be concealed in her eyes: "Binglun, sometimes I feel..."

"What do you think?"

"I feel that the emperor is like the child of the two of us."

Binglun's smile froze, and she slowly leaned back on the chair: "He is not our child."

"Although he is not your own, he is not the same as your own." Lian Zhen was startled: "Binglun, you... don't you think so?"

"You can't treat him like an ordinary child. He is the emperor first, and then my adopted son." Binglun's expression returned to normal, and he said softly: "Lian Zhen, if you feel lonely in the harem, you can be in the palace of those princes." It is a great grace and honor for their family to choose one or two lovely children and raise them in the palace to relieve boredom, and I can also make them princesses."

"I don't want to adopt anyone." Lian Zhen leaned gently on her body and kissed her neck: "I just like the emperor, he is smart and filial, and his background is already pitiful enough."

Binglun sighed from the bottom of her heart, thought for a while, and then said: "Speaking of children, Princess Lanling is almost at the age of Ji, although the queen committed many injustices and demerits during her lifetime, Zong Xi is innocent after all, we It's time to appoint a marriage for her."

"I've been thinking about this for a while, and I've already paid attention to her." Lian sat upright happily, and said with her fingers: "I don't think a son-in-law has to be born in a noble family, as long as he is of the same age." , a handsome personality is enough, what do you think?"

"Then you can't come from a poor family, otherwise people will think that I have treated a princess who was not born by me." Binglun smiled, and then said: "Okay, let's talk about this later, I finally managed to use the excuse of staying old to get you Call me, let's not let this great time go to waste." As he spoke, he leaned closer to her and whispered in her ear: "You can stay here all night tonight."

Even though it was late at night, the whole capital city was still brightly lit. People stayed up all night to see off the old and welcome the new.In the East Nuan Pavilion of Chongde Palace, a few giant dragon candles were lit, reflecting the red light all over the room. The two people at the table embraced and cuddled each other, rubbing each other's ears and temples, as if they had endless love words to say.

After a long time, Lian Zhen suddenly remembered something, and sat up with her hands on her shoulders: "Oh, there is a very important thing, I almost don't remember it."

Binglun saw that her eyes were rolling and shining brightly while she was laughing, and her heart fluttered slightly, so she wanted to kiss again, Lianzhen smiled and said: "Binglun, don't make trouble!" While dodging, he took out a bright yellow satin from her sleeve carefully and carefully. A purse embroidered with dragon patterns, with a shy smile on her lips, she handed it to her eyes: "This is for you."

Binglun's expression froze, her eyes stared blankly at the purse, and her hands slowly lowered from her waist: "This...you embroidered it?"

"Yes." Lianzhen didn't notice her abnormality, held her hand, put the purse into her palm, and smiled sweetly: "Open it and see what's inside."

Binglun twitched the corner of his mouth, and picked up the purse, which seemed to be a string of beads, but when he took it out, it was a string of emerald jade lotus-shaped beads, a tourmaline Buddha head, a stupa, and a pair of pendant horns. The beads are polished to the same size and are crystal clear, so you can tell that they are rare and precious at a glance.

Lian Zhen caressed her snow-white wrist, and said with a smile: "You usually don't care about pearls and jade jewelry, but you only like to wear Buddhist beads. I remember that you had been wearing a string of agarwood beads before, but you didn't see them anymore. This year, when I was choosing a tribute, I fell in love with this at a glance." As he said, he shook his hand: "Didn't you give me a pair of jade bracelets before? It just matches this string of beads."

Binglun only felt that the object in his palm seemed to weigh a thousand catties, so he forced a smile and said: "The one you choose is naturally good."

Lian Zhen smiled and said, "I'll put it on for you."

Binglun's body froze, and suddenly quickly grabbed her hand that was touching his waist, this was very powerful, Lian Zhen only felt a dull pain in the back of her hand, and couldn't help being stunned: "Binglun, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay." Binglun knew that he had lost his composure, so he let go of his hand quickly, exhaled lightly, and tried to calm his voice: "It's already night, I'll wear it tomorrow."

Lian really thought about her reaction just now, her expression was still surprised, Binglun glanced at her, put the pouch and prayer beads on the table, took the silver jug, poured herself a glass of Tusu wine, and slowly brought it to her lips .Lian Zhen temporarily put aside the previous matter, and said coquettishly: "You are not good at drinking, you drank so much at the dinner party, and now you still drink?"

Binglun looked at her: "Who told you that I'm not good at drinking?"

"did you..."

"Don't talk about the past, what you saw before was just an illusion." Binglun poured another glass and almost drank it down: "I am the daughter of a general, not a weak girl."

Lian Zhen only felt that her words and deeds tonight were a little strange, she looked at her blankly, Bing Lun was playing with the gold cup in her hand, a smile slowly appeared on her face: "When the late emperor was here, what did you do?" I am very restrained, including drinking. In fact, alcohol is a good thing. After drinking a little, I can sleep more deeply at night and will not have frequent nightmares."

Lian Zhen said: "Do you often have nightmares at night?" She stroked her cheek with her hand: "How could this be? What kind of nightmares do you have?"

Binglun's eyes were full of sadness, but his face was still smiling: "Lianzhen, I'm tired, you don't have to watch the new year with me anymore, just go back to the palace and sleep."

"No! Binglun, you haven't finished your sentence yet." Lian was really anxious: "Also, didn't you say that I can stay here tonight?"

Binglun didn't speak, just stood up, tapped twice with both palms, Gao Xian had lifted the curtain and entered, Binglun put his hands behind his back, and said expressionlessly: "Send someone to send Chenzhuzi back to the palace."

"The slave obeys the order."

Gao Xian looked at Lian Zhen next to her, and saw that her temples were slightly disheveled, her face paled, and she looked pitiful with pear blossoms and rain, but she didn't know what happened, so she was secretly surprised, and took two steps forward, He bowed and said, "Master Chen, please."