listen.explain

(Seven)

At the beginning of summer in April, the emperor and the empress set off to drive to Rehe early to escape the summer heat, leaving behind a pool of clouds and treacherous waves in the harem.

"Concubine Ruo is in charge of the Sixth Palace temporarily? What is she relying on?" Hearing the news Ruokui brought back, Wanxiu snorted, and her curved willow eyebrows turned sideways into thin blades.

Seeing that Concubine Chun was about to get angry, Ruokui said quickly: "Ruokui also found out about one thing, the empress left Mu Duer in the palace and did not bring him with her."

"Muduer from Chuxiu Palace?" Wanxiu looked a little amiable, as if thinking of something, she chuckled. "Leave Mu Duer, that's enough for her to be busy."

Because he had to come to Shoukang Palace to treat Concubine Yonggui to dinner every day, Mu Duer was one of the few people in Wanxiu who could see him.But Wanxiu's impression of Mudu'er came earlier, as early as when Mudu'er was just a little maid in Chuxiu Palace, she knew that this girl would one day be famous.

Back then when the Empress came to visit Shoukang Palace, a maid from the Chuxiu Palace accidentally broke the cup. Mu Duer quickly reached out to grab the teacup, but the teacup hit her right hand abruptly, and all the hot water splashed out, even her wrist was burned red. He was able to reach out his left hand to stabilize the body of the cup, forcibly blocking the Queen's disrespect in front of Concubine Yonggui.From the beginning to the end, she saw that Mu Du'er didn't say a word, she just called the maid to refill the tea, it is said that the scald took more than ten days to subside.

It is such a determined personality, in exchange for her position as the aunt in Chuxiu Palace, she can be regarded as an elder who watched Mu Duer grow up, right?Wanxiu was naturally aware of Mudu'er's personality, and thought of a plan not long after. "The empress is kind and honest. She never targets Ruofei, but Muduer is different. Muduer will definitely report what Ruofei did, and even advise the empress...Ruokui, aren't you Did you say that among the court ladies you know, is there anyone who pretends to be opposite food?"

"My lady wants to..."

"Everyone loves a story, so let's make it more beautiful."

In recent days, Rufei has added another crime. It was yesterday that she mocked the late emperor's concubines. Today, there are rumors in the palace that Rufei forced a court lady to have sex with an old eunuch.

As night fell, a group of palace people hurried to Yongshou Palace with lanterns. "Mudu'er from Chuxiu Palace has something to ask to see Empress Rufei, please let me know."

"But empress and concubine Yun, the masters are very interested now, it is really inconvenient to interrupt, can auntie come back later?" Qianrui stood in front of the palace gate, her tone neither humble nor overbearing.

The bright moonlight shone down, only reflecting Mu Du'er's expression cold. "I have something very urgent to ask my mother to teach."

"Your Majesty has already ordered you not to see any guests while listening to the play. How about this? If Grandma doesn't mind, you can wait on the porch, or wait until the performance is over and see if your Majesty is willing to see you. "

"Wait? How long will you sing this show?"

"Don't be rude." Mu Du'er softly rebuked the accompanying maids, his brows were calm and unwavering, but he refused to back down at all between his words. "Okay, let's wait."

"Excuse me Qianrui."

Even though the people from Yongshou Palace had retreated, Mu Du'er was still standing upright like a green bamboo.Seeing this, the other people in Chuxiu Palace did not dare to be negligent, and also waited tremblingly aside.After about half an hour, the big play finally finished, and Mu Du'er didn't care to wipe off the sweat on his nose, and led him to Yongshou Palace from Qianrui.

"Muduer sees Rufei Niangniang."

This reference also gave Ruyue a headache and admiration for Mu Du'er's stubbornness. This aunt really insisted on laws and regulations in everything, and she didn't even give in half a step.Fortunately, she had already found out the counter-food court lady earlier, and asked about the reason. "My aunt made a special trip to come to Yongshou Palace. I am really sorry. I already understand the ins and outs of the matter, so I won't bother my aunt to deal with it."

Mu Du'er's face was cold. "I don't know how the concubine will deal with it?"

"This is all a momentary coaxing among the court ladies, and one of them was forced to joke with the old eunuch. I don't want the truth to spread more and more, and it has become what it is today. What a delicate and transparent person my aunt is, how can she not understand that some rumors are just like the Forbidden City A sudden wind and sand in the middle of the night?"

"Is it really that simple?"

"My palace never forced the court ladies to eat each other. We are both women, so why don't I understand the suffering?" Concubine Ru smiled at Mu Du'er's anger, saying every word made sense. "If Mu Duer doesn't believe it, you can check it in many ways. I believe you have your own channel."

Hearing the last sentence, Mu Du'er took a deep look at Rufei. "If there is a confrontation, Chuxiu Palace will definitely not ignore it. If you don't disturb the rest of the concubine, Mu Du'er will leave first."

Seeing Mu Du'er walk out of the palace gate, Er He said: "Why did this Mu Du'er, who always loves to find out the truth, give in after what your mother said?"

"Because what I just said is the deepest knot in Mudu'er's heart. Only the most caring things will make people care about or give up the most." Seeing that Erhe was puzzled, Ruyue only understated it. "This was also told to me by Xiang Ling from Xie Fang Dian, maybe she also has her own ideas."

On that day, Xiangling from Xiefang Palace asked to see her, and told Concubine Ru that she had found the name of the palace lady who was the opposite food, and also told her all about how to deal with Muduer.While Erhe was surprised, he was also more wary of Xiangling, who usually sells rumors for profit. Xiangling has a plan for offering treasures for nothing.

"Now that the incident with the food court lady is over, Eunuch Li pretended to be food courteous to help Bingyan. Your Majesty was one step earlier to grace the two of them to leave the palace and stay away from right and wrong. It is considered to calm the storm, so why are you still sighing?" Seeing Ru The concubine's face was sad, and Er He sighed at the same time: "But the empress always cares about that person who spread rumors?"

"He has a green plum in his hand and the poem is fine, it amuses the heart of youth, the little boy is waiting for the cake to satisfy his hunger, and the elder sister seems to be looking forward to the plum to quench his thirst." In the Yongshou Palace, she specially selected Wanxiu's favorite "The Peony Pavilion", and now she is the only one left to watch it alone in the palace Watching the big drama, the tacit understanding that once looked at each other and smiled, now it has become a back-and-forth attack and defense. Why did they come to such a situation?

Ruyue lowered her head to hide the look in her eyes, her voice was faint. "Not caring, just sad."

"I'm reporting to Empress Dowager, Empress Rufei is asking to see you in the front hall."

In the room, Wanxiu's smile gradually sank, and she changed into the bright and colorful clothes that should be photographed in front of the bronze mirror, and she was dressed in black and plain clothes, and slowly appeared in the front hall.

"My maidservant pays her respects to Empress Dowager Chun."

"Ruokui greets Empress Ruofei."

The maids of the two parties paid their respects to each other, but Concubine Chun still sat in her seat and did not speak, so Concubine Ru could only softly say "Excuse me".Facing Wanxiu, Ruyue managed to force a smile: "I heard that the empress dowager had an unbearable cough and told the imperial doctor, so I made a special trip here to inquire."

Just a sarcasm. "The reason sounds a bit forced, but it's still a name, otherwise it would be inconvenient for Empress Rufei to come to Shoukang Palace."

"Grand Concubine Yonggui doesn't like the Shoukang Palace to be too lively, she just wants the concubines to live in peace. Since she has good intentions, I don't want to visit frequently."

"As the beloved concubine of today's emperor, it is right for a concubine to be cautious in her words and deeds. But if you avoid the important things, you can't take them lightly. It's hard for you to speak, and I'm tired of hearing it." Speaking of Concubine Yonggui, Wanxiu felt annoyed again. A concubine who does not become the dynasty will be afraid of a concubine of the first emperor, and her sister will really make excuses.

Er He saw that the atmosphere was condensed, so he spoke on behalf of Concubine Ru: "Since the Empress is not in the palace, people from the Imperial Hospital have to alarm Concubine Ru if they want to enter the harem. It is only natural that Empress is concerned about the concubine's health. "

"The concubine is just considerate of the concubine Ruo. Recently, she has been busy with a marriage match between a palace maid and a eunuch. I wonder why the concubine has the time to come to Shoukang Palace?" Ruo Kui took a look at Concubine Chun's eyes. rumors bred by her.

Qianrui couldn't help it: "The rumors about food are not as ugly as people say!"

"Qian Rui---"

Seeing Rufei drink away Qianrui, Wanxiu smiled coolly, this trap has long been waiting for Ruyue to fall into it. "Yes, instead of making it difficult for a slave to speak for you, why not speak up yourself?"

Ruyue adjusted her breath, and then sat on the kang beside her. "Since your family, Ruokui, knows about the matter of court ladies and eunuchs eating each other, presumably the empress dowager should also know about it."

"Even if I really want to stay out of the matter, there is nothing I can do about the bad things about you. I will always pay attention to it."

"Right and wrong gossips always report sorrows but not good news. People in my topic don't take the topic to heart, so why should you?"

"Concubine Rufei is able to ignore gossip, be at ease, and enjoy herself. She is indeed blessed."

"I can do it, and so can you."

"This palace is a woman left behind by the late emperor. She has long been an idler in the harem, and lived the life of an idler. How dare she share the same blessings with you, Rufei, empress?"

In the face of Wanxiu's eccentric retort, Ruyue remained patient and even tried to comfort her with Buddhist principles: "Fortune and misfortune are both chance and cause and effect. The Buddha said: Living in the present is great wisdom. When you are hesitating about the future, you are also obsessed with it." Lost in the past, how can life be satisfactory? Even if more incidents are brought out, causing people to suffer from it, but the rumor-monger who is causing trouble can only be relieved for a while, and the future suffering will also have to be borne by herself. "

Wan Xiu raised her brows, as if she heard something very funny.She turned sideways and stared at Ruyue. "Ms. Rufei, you praise me so much, how dare you say that I am a rumor-monger?"

"Wanxiu, that's not what I meant..."

"You and I are both descendants of the wealthy official family. Although they are not from the same mother, they are also the golden branches and jade leaves of the Niuhulu clan. But what happened? My younger sister will be a widow for the late emperor at a young age, but your older sister is going to be a widow for the late emperor. Come here, become the concubine of this dynasty, enjoy the glory and be envied by others, just because of this, you think I am jealous and spread rumors?" Hearing that Ruyue called her name directly, Wanxiu also bluntly mentioned the events of the year, this matter is like A knife stabbed horizontally in her heart would still hurt her so much that she was dripping with blood, no matter how long it took.How could she be lying?Niu Hulu Ruyue, do you dare to say that you had no selfishness at that time? !

Ruyue didn't dare to look into Wan Xiu's eyes anymore, and turned her head away. "It's you who want to think about it, not me."

"Yes! It's my fault that the days inside the Shoukang Palace are much longer than the days outside the Yongshou Palace. The days are unbearable, and people have to think wildly to get by." Seeing Ruyue avoiding this again Looking at her, Wanxiu's anger rose sharply, she got up and left in a huff. "Grand Concubine Yonggui doesn't like the Shoukang Palace to be too lively, so I won't send it away."