listen.explain

(22)

When Aunt Erhe came to ask her about the situation in the Shoukang Palace, Youxiang honestly told the concubine that she was in a bad mood recently, but what Youxiang didn't say was that this time the empress's bad mood was completely different from the previous times.In the past, when the empress was unsatisfactory, she would ridicule or even criticize her when she mentioned the past in her hometown. Youxiang never paid attention to these comments, because she knew that the empress was taking the opportunity to vent.

But this time, the empress no longer cared about her talking about her hometown, even when she talked about quarreling with her sisters, the empress, who always had a long story on weekdays, just glanced at her lazily.On the surface, the empress is the same as usual, but when Youxiang went to tidy the bedroom, she felt that the messy mattress should bear great anger.

Since when is it different?Youxiang figured it out, since the aunt no longer came to Shoukang Palace, the empress has become abnormal.After the aunt left that day, she entered the room. The green peach purple sand pot, the sulfur glass gold jade cup, and the whole set of tea sets were broken and broken. The empress just sat on the side of the bed, her face pale and silent.No matter how stupid Youxiang was, she could tell that it wasn't just the tea set that fell to the ground, but also her sincerity.

The empress has always been very lonely. Even when the sisters got along very happily a while ago, Youxiang still saw the widow between the empress' eyebrows in front of Changyin Pavilion, but they also met the aunt that day. When they first saw each other, Youxiang found that the empress was smiling. up.Since then, there have been more aunts in the topic of the empress, just like a naughty and lonely child who finally finds a playmate. Although the aunt always looks cold, she also yields to any request made by the empress. She always feels that the relationship between the two is not as normal. The rumor in the harem is so incompatible.

"Your Majesty, are you going to announce Gao Liufei to enter the palace today?" Youxiang asked cautiously while combing her hair.

"Well, announce it."

After thinking about it, Yuxiang still decided to speak. "...If your empress is in a bad mood, why force yourself to watch the show?"

Wanxiu cast a cold sideways glance. "Who told you I was in a bad mood?"

"My lady, it's about my aunt..."

"Who called you Timur! I don't want to hear that name!"

Taking a deep breath, Youxiang is ready to die for the sake of her mother. "Youxiang heard that something happened in Chuxiu Palace recently..."

Seeing that Wanxiu was silent, Youxiang continued speaking slowly. "I heard that my aunt's second mother, that is, Aunt Xiangling in Xiefang Palace, all three of her children died of illness in the plague a year ago, but my husband has been hiding this matter. I don't know how to let people know about it recently. After hearing this, Xiangling's mother fell down on the corridor of the West Sixth Palace on the spot, beating her chest with her hands, crying until her voice became hoarse, and almost wanted to commit suicide, so she had to go out of the palace. This matter has been going around everywhere, and I have to comfort Xiang Ling's mother's pain of losing her son."

After Wanxiu finished listening, she saw Youxiang's expectant expression from the bronze mirror, and still hummed softly. "that's all?"

Yuxiang let out a disappointed breath and nodded. "Ma'am, I think my aunt must be having a hard time these days. She lost three younger siblings all at once and has to take care of her stepmother... No matter what it is, can you please stop being angry with her?"

"What do you know?" Wan Xiu looked at the bronze mirror and said, "Have you combed your hair? Go tell the Ministry of Internal Affairs that I want to hear a big show, and it's best to sing for ten days without stopping."

After Youxiang left, Wanxiu was still sitting in front of the mirror, and the figure in the mirror had a gleam of sadness between her brows and eyes.Wanxiu looked at the person in the mirror, and slowly said: "Niu Hulu Wanxiu, you are not allowed to sympathize with her! She didn't tell you anything, you have to forgive her for what you do!"

The face in the mirror was the opposite, more melancholy.

Mu Du'er has indeed been running around for the matter of Xiangling recently, and also begged to see Concubine Ru for this matter.

"I don't know if the empress can approve Xiangling Xiangling from Xiefang Palace to leave the palace?"

"The matter of Xiefang Palace doesn't seem to have anything to do with Chuxiu Palace. Does my aunt care too much?" Although she knew it had nothing to do with it, somehow Ruyue really had a grudge against Mudu'er, so she couldn't help but speak in a difficult way.

"It's impossible for Concubine Ru to know that Xiangling is my second mother." Mu Du'er looked directly at Concubine Ru, even though she begged for help, she didn't mean to bow her head. "Your Majesty can let the court lady Bingyan leave the palace earlier, why should I embarrass Xiang Ling who has more reasons?"

Before Ruyue could speak, Erhe shouted: "How can you talk to your empress like this!"

After Erhe finished reprimanding, Ruyue said: "Mudu'er's outspoken words are indeed worthy of appreciation, and I believe that's why I have some disagreements with Concubine Chun, right?"

Hearing the word Chun Taifei, Mu Duer's eyes flickered suddenly, but he still said calmly: "Except for the meal order, Mu Duer and Chun Taifei have nothing to do with each other, and all the rumors in the harem are just rumors."

"Okay, I believe what my aunt said." Xiang Ling said again: "As for the matter of Xiang Ling, my palace agrees, and the date of leaving the palace will be confirmed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs before it can be released."

After Mu Du'er left, Er He asked: "Did the empress deliberately test Mu Du'er just now?"

"Mu Du'er has a decent face, and Wan Xiu hates such people the most. Logically, the two should not be involved. But after Xiang Ling's accident, Mu Du'er was the only one who walked closest to her, so I doubt it."

"The lady thinks so?"

"I just hope everything is as Mu Duer said, it's just rumors." Just now, Mu Duer's eyes wavered, maybe it was to cover up the conflict between her and Concubine Chun.

"Erhe, go and convey my order to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and order them to arrange the date of Xiangling's departure from the palace in the next day, and..."

After confirming the date of leaving the palace, Mu Du'er helped Xiang Ling pack her belongings. Seeing Xiang Ling's expression of joy and sadness, Mu Du'er couldn't help saying: "Er Niang don't be sad anymore, it's a good thing to go back to see younger siblings."

"What face do I have to meet them? I, a mother, have not fulfilled my duty for a day..."

"It's not Erniang's fault, it's fate playing tricks on people." Mu Duer comforted Xiang Ling by holding both hands. "If it wasn't for the duties in the palace, Mu Du'er would definitely invite the queen empress to leave the palace with Erniang."

"It's enough for you to have this intention." Xiang Ling looked back at Mu Du'er in a daze, her eyes gradually became clear. "Muduer, you must listen to Erniang, no matter what, don't set foot in Shoukang Palace again. Concubine Ru cares about Concubine Chun very much."

"Concubine Chun is the younger sister of Concubine Ru, so it's only natural that she cares."

"You don't understand..." Xiang Ling opened her mouth to speak, but even if she had already understood the truth, how could Muduer believe such a shocking statement?

Seeing Xiang Ling's embarrassed expression, Mu Du'er only said that Er Niang was still worried about herself.To reassure him, Mu Du'er took out the sachet and put it in front of Xiang Ling. "I accidentally dropped this sachet in Shoukang Palace. Now I have asked Concubine Chun to get it back, which made Erniang worry."

Xiang Ling raised her eyes in surprise, and stopped halfway through her words. "So you..."

"Erniang, I really have no other relationship with the concubine." Mu Du'er looked earnestly, trying to soothe Erniang's worries.

"so……"

"It's Concubine Chun who wants to use this to make trouble, to make trouble for Concubine Ru." Suppressing the sadness in his heart, Mu Duer told Xiang Ling the truth.

Xiang Ling nodded and said yes, and then gradually calmed down. "It's a taboo in the palace, you and I don't want to get involved in the fight between the master and the master, especially the love fight is the most difficult."

Mu Duer reluctantly showed his face, and said: "Er Niang, don't talk about this anymore, I see that you haven't packed anything yet, I'll help you tidy up..."

Since she was going to leave the palace, Xiang Ling, who was the nanny of the fifth elder brother, also had to bid farewell to Concubine Ru.Xiang Ling wanted to apologize for her gaffe that day, but she didn't expect that Concubine Ru was not in Yongshou Palace.

"Miss Concubine Yun invites Madam Ru Concubine to come and talk about it today. Your Majesty knows that Xiangling is leaving the palace today, so I entrusted me to hand over some rewards to you as a thank you gift for taking care of Fifth Elder Brother with all your heart."

"Your Majesty is really caring. It is Xiang Ling's responsibility to take care of the fifth elder brother. Please ask Aunt Erhe to thank you on behalf of Xiang Ling."

Er He pointed to the object on the table and said: "Here is the twelve taels of gold prepared by the empress for you, for you to leave the palace."

Xiang Ling looked at the seemingly heavy purse, not without surprise. "Twelve taels so much?"

"If it were someone else, the reward of ten taels of gold might be too much, but for you, Xiangling, it might not be enough."

"How can Xiangling have virtue?"

"This is not a compliment to you. I reward you so much not because you deserve it, but because you need it."

"Xiang Ling doesn't understand what Auntie means."

"Xiang Ling, you should be very aware of your current situation." Erhe pointed out Xiang Ling's plight sharply. "In the palace, you sell favors widely, and everyone before and after calls you Xiangling mother; outside the palace, your business has offended many dignitaries, and after you leave the palace, you will become a sheep waiting to be slaughtered. Thousands of arrows can pierce your heart at any time. In the palace, your husband wants you to help him collect information, and is obedient to you; You have to face it alone. So these rewards, the empress is afraid that they will not be enough to help you overcome all the difficulties of the empress."

When Xiang Ling heard it, he couldn't help but feel emotional. "Your Majesty has thoughtfully planned for me."

"In the world, only the empress will do so many things for you. For all the problems, only the empress will take the trouble to solve your difficulties. After you leave the palace, you can do it yourself." Erhe said intentionally or unintentionally.

"Xiang Ling knows."

Today is Concubine Yonggui's [-]-day sacrifice, everyone in the palace is busy, especially Chuxiu Palace who is in charge of Zhang Luo's affairs.

But Mu Du'er, who strives to be kind in everything, is a little impatient today. "Xue Xing, help me take care of the sacrifices brought over from Fengxian Temple. I have something to do and I will be back before the sacrifice."

"Yes, aunt."

Just as he was about to step out, he saw a figure slowly walking in.Mu Du'er was surprised, but he could only bend down and say in unison with all the maids: "Good luck, Rufei Niangniang."

Concubine Ru had a kind expression on her face, but she didn't intend to speak.Mu Du'er was worried, so he asked first: "Why did your empress come so early? There is still an hour before the auspicious time for sacrifice."

"I can't calm down this morning, so I really want to come to a place with a lot of people."

"In this case, Mu Duer asked Xue Xing and the others to set up a seat here for the empress to prepare tea, let the empress sit down and wait, Xue Xing──"

"Muduer, you are in a hurry, do you still have something to do outside?" Rufei asked knowingly.

"Mu Du'er wants to go to Shenwumen, Mu Du'er must hurry up and come back before the sacrifice."

Seeing that Mu Du'er was about to leave the hall, Rufei yelled to stop. "I understand that you, Muduer, also lost your three siblings. You will also feel the pain on your skin because of the separation of life and death. Even if you and your second mother failed to meet in the palace that day, you will also feel it today. Worried about the boundless road ahead she will face after leaving the palace. Whether your second mother can move forward in the future is not only your hope, but also your concern. But have you ever thought that your concern today is Help her or make her feel more sad?"

Hearing that Concubine Ru repeatedly obstructed her, Mu Duer showed displeasure. "Mu Du'er asks herself that she can clearly distinguish between love and hate. My second mother is also well aware of my character. It is true that I spoke ill to her in the past, but it is also true that I hope to be able to comfort her with a few words today. If the mother is afraid of me If you are misunderstood and make people sad, your empress will worry too much."

"I didn't say that Xiangling would misunderstand your good intentions. On the contrary, it is your kind words and kind words that make her feel sad. You are not from Xiangling, but you are also hers." Daughter, have you ever thought that as a daughter, your words of condolence, your call to mother, is a warm current in the heart for a person who has just lost a child, or a knife that pierces the heart? ?” Knowing that the relationship between Muduer and Xiangling has been repaired, Ruyue must destroy this first-line connection. "Your father has already sent someone to greet you outside the Shenwu Gate. Everything will be settled when your second mother returns home. It would be better for you to find another opportunity to comfort me."

Even though there was a lot of anxiety in her heart, what Rufei said was not unreasonable, Mu Duer was blocked by Rufei's words and was in a dilemma.While hesitating, a voice came from outside the hall, and even Rufei, who had always been calm and calm, changed her face.

"Yes, as a mother, how can a concubine not understand the pain of losing a child? How can she not understand?"

Everyone in Chuxiu Palace looked embarrassed, but they had to curtsy and shout in unison. "Auspicious concubine Chun..."

"When Little Gege passed away, the scene of Rufei Empress's pain is still vivid." Youxiang helped her across the threshold, Wanxiu walked towards Ruyue, the corner of her mouth raised an arc. "My sister once said that if she could get a little comfort from her relatives that day, it would be a blessing. I will never forget this sentence."

Seeing Ruyue's complexion sinking, Wan Xiu became more arrogant, raising her head high and looking straight at her sister. "I believe that Empress Rufei has already remembered her old feelings. Muduer, you should go to Shenwumen as soon as possible, or do you want to wait until the time passes?"

Before leaving the hall, Mu Du'er looked back at Wan Xiu, with ripples and emotions in his eyes.Wanxiu just looked at Ruyue and smiled in a good mood.

"Since Concubine Ru is also here early, we two sisters will drink tea here to catch up."