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(Fives)

There are two places that Ruyue wants to go the most—Xiefang Palace and Shoukang Palace, but she rarely sets foot in these two places, and can only hear bits and pieces of news occasionally.

"As far as Shenzhou is concerned, the Forbidden City is only a small corner, but I always feel that the Forbidden City is so big that it is so big that I can never go where I want to go." Erhe followed closely beside Rufei, and occasionally caught a glimpse of Rufei Concubine's look of sadness.

"Your Majesty, tomorrow is the day to visit the Fifth Elder Brother. It will relieve the pain of long-term lovesickness." Due to the rules of the palace, all minor elder brothers must be sent to Xiefang Hall for care, even the biological mother cannot. Feel free to get close.Erhe only said that Concubine Ru was concerned about her son Mianyu, so she comforted her.

"You're right, I'm really worried about Mianyu. I don't know how Mianyu is doing with her books these days? Has she grown taller? Should I bring some gadgets over there..." Speaking of Mianyu , Ruyue suddenly became excited.Her fifth elder brother spent the most time by her side during the tenth month of her pregnancy, and even ten days after that seemed too long. Every time she met Mian Yu, she almost wanted to dig out her whole heart. Come out, just wait to give the best in the world to this dear one.

Visiting Mian Yu the next day, when Xiang Ling, the nanny of Xie Fang Dian, brought him out, Ruyue smiled at Mian Yu with tears hidden in the corners of her eyes, asking him about his studies and his daily life.The scent of milk on Mian Yu's body lingers on the tip of her nose, at this moment Ruyue knows that if she wants to choose the person she loves the most in the world, it must be Mian Yu.

So much so that after seeing Mian Yu, Ruyue felt like she had fought a big battle, she was completely exhausted, and she was accompanied by Er He and Qian Rui back to the palace.

"Today is also Concubine Gong's birthday. Do you want to use this name to go to Shoukang Palace?" After walking a few more steps, the fork in the road not far away will lead to Shoukang Palace. Qian Rui asked kindly.

On the contrary, Er He's face darkened and said: "Your Majesty is tired today, why don't you go back to Yongshou Palace to rest first."

"Is today Concubine Gong's birthday?" Ruyue seemed to have suddenly realized, and cast her gaze lightly. "I actually forgot about this... How dare I go to Shoukang Palace empty-handed now? Erhe, Qianrui, has the Holy Majesty rewarded Yongshou Palace recently?"

"A pair of azure bowls from Ru Kiln from the Song Dynasty, a box of tribute incense from the Western Regions, and an ivory-carved Penglai Fairy Pavilion." Erhe reported.

Ruyue thought for a while, and said: "Put it in a gold-painted sandalwood box, and then send the ivory carvings. If you send the other two, it's always bad for Concubine Yonggui to see, but the Penglai Immortal Pavilion allows Concubine Gong to live in her room." Appreciate it inside, but it's also relieved. Erhe, Qianrui, you go back to tidy up together, and then send the gift to Shoukang Palace for me."

Qianrui asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, aren't you going there in person?"

Ruyue saw the gazebo in front of her, and shook her head: "I really feel a little tired today, you can send it for me."

"Your Majesty feels unwell, why don't you let us accompany you back to the palace?" Er He asked with concern.

"No, I will go to the gazebo to rest for a while, and I will return to the palace by myself later."

After sending away Erhe and Qianrui, Ruyue enters the gazebo.There are two forked roads leading to Yongshou Palace and Shoukang Palace ahead, how could she not remember that today is Concubine Gong's birthday?How could she forget everything about Shoukang Palace, any chance to visit Wanxiu?

It's just...it's just that the only "just" Ruyue's heart is clear, she should and must give all the love and care to Mian Yu, how can she have the strength to give Wan Xiu any more?

Just like the Yongshou Palace and Shoukang Palace in front of you, there will always be two forked roads in the end.

"She asked Erhe and Qianrui to send Concubine Gong's birthday gift?" In the room of Concubine Chun of Shoukang Palace, Wanxiu raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Yes, this is what I saw with my own eyes." Ruo Kui said hastily. "The brocade box should contain ivory carvings. It seems that Rufei Empress is really generous."

"Hmph, it's just hypocrisy." Wanxiu said with disdain. "If you really want to, why don't you personally deliver the congratulatory gift? In my opinion, she just wants to take this opportunity to ask Erhe to inquire about my recent situation in Shoukang Palace, to see if I have any troubles again."

Wanxiu remembered that she was reprimanded by Concubine Yonggui for cutting some colored paper a while ago, and was even confined in the room for several days, but Ruyue gave another warning when she came.She, Niu Hulu Ruyue, should wish that her own sister's life would always be like those colorless papers, or that her body would be like black and dull clothes, but she couldn't see a ray of light in her.

What on earth did she offend Niu Hulu Ruyue!For so many years, apart from being angry with Concubine Yonggui, Ruyue had to restrain her everywhere. Now she finally had an excuse to come to Shoukang Palace, but she ignored it. In the past, Ruyue always talked about her sisterly love. Now it seems that it's just a superficial effort, so why hasn't she seen it clearly for so many years!

Wan Xiu didn't think about what was the resentment in her heart, she just ordered the maid to come forward. "Ruokui, go and help me spread a rumor right away..."

Only a few days later, there were many rumors in the palace again. Among them, the protagonist was still the hot topic character in the harem, Rufei. The daylilies that had been removed from the flower buds were sent directly to the Shoukang Palace, insinuating that the late emperor's concubines had no children.Being vicious to this point, even if a concubine favors the Sixth Palace, it is nothing but being spurned by others.

(six)

Although there are many rumors about Concubine Ruyue, these do not seem to affect her status in the hearts of the Emperor and Empress. Recently, there have been rumors in the palace that the Emperor may confer Ruyue the title of Noble Concubine.

This imperial decree has not yet been issued, but another imperial decree has arrived.

"My palace will go to Rehe with the emperor to escape the summer heat, and the harmony of the harem depends entirely on you, my sister." Empress Xuan Rufei came to Chuxiu Palace and temporarily entrusted the power of the sixth palace to her, but she did not forget to leave a helper. "I asked Muduer to stay in the Forbidden City as well, to be the symbol of my Chuxiu Palace, so that my sister can better organize the affairs of the palace."

It has always been the tradition of the Qing palace to escape the summer heat in Chengde, but this time the emperor kept his clothes light and simple, and only the queen went with the concubines.

"What can better sort out the affairs of the palace, the empress did not deliberately keep Mu Duer in the palace?" Erhe was a little bit aggrieved on the way back. "Is there anyone who doesn't know the character of Aunt Chuxiu? She doesn't show respect in everything. Being at her hands is worse than getting the plague."

"Erhe, you also know that everyone respectfully calls Mudu'er an aunt, and even my Yongshou Palace has to sell her thin noodles. This place is not far from Chuxiu Palace. If you talk about it in public, you are afraid to wait a while. Ermuduer jumped out to argue with you?" Speaking of Zhimuduer, Ruyue was in a good mood.

Ruyue didn't hate Mu Du'er as much as everyone in the harem, or hated her as a fox and pretending to be a tiger, but she had a slight appreciation for her.Mu Du'er has a very beautiful appearance, but she behaves unsmilingly towards others and even towards the queen, she looks like an old pedant, she acts rigidly but is extremely fair, most of the offenders in her hands are violators of palace rules, I have never heard of wronging others.The empress admired Mu Duer very much, and in just a few years made her the aunt of Chuxiu Palace. From then on, Chuxiu Palace and even the palace ladies everywhere complained in private.

But what made Ru Yue laugh the most was the panic flashed in Mu Du'er's eyes when she heard that she would be left in the palace this morning.It seems that this aunt, who is courteous even to the masters of the harem, is still in line with her age, she is just a young woman who has just passed her prime.

"Why are you laughing, ma'am?"

"I thought of something interesting... Erhe, do you know that Mudu'er's stepmother is Nanny Xiangling from Xiefang Palace, this mother and daughter look nothing like..."

When Mu Du'er was attending the empress's bed, the empress suddenly opened her golden mouth. "Muduer, do you blame Bengong for keeping you in the palace instead of taking you to Jehol?"

"This time the emperor did not bring other concubines, but only took the empress to Rehe, presumably to enhance the relationship between the empress and the empress. Mu Duer knows that he is old-fashioned and boring, so it is appropriate to stay in the palace." Even if he was talking to the empress , Mu Duer still didn't show any emotion on his face.

"What you said, I didn't expect it at the beginning, and it seems reasonable to say it this way." The queen has long been accustomed to Mu Du'er's strict look, and said directly: "I summoned Rufei today, and I specially said that in front of her. The purpose of these words is to let everyone know that you are someone who is highly valued by this palace. You, Mu Duer, will represent Chuxiu Palace. The head of the concubine, but the decision of the harem is still on me, the queen, I keep you to help the concubine, and also to check and balance her."

Mu Duer's mind is clear. "Your Majesty is worried about Concubine Ru, but you are also wary of her?"

"Ruyue and I have been accompanying the emperor since he was a prince. I know her nature very well. I am worried only about the Niu Hulu family. Back then when Lord Yongzheng overthrew the Cao family in Jiangnan, the emperor ransacked He Kun's house when he ascended the throne. ...Although the emperor's thoughts are not something that I, a woman, can guess, and Ruyue has been fighting for favor with me for many years, but after all, I hope to keep a glimmer of favor and a glimmer of hope."

"Your Majesty is kind, I just hope that Concubine Ru will appreciate it, and don't cause more trouble during this period."

"It's not so much about my benevolence." The queen suddenly sighed at this point. "It's better to say that there is the sadness of the death of a rabbit and a fox."