Han palace chaos

Soon, there was an anecdote in the palace, saying that Emperor Cheng often met a stunning beauty in his dreams, she was exquisite and good at dancing, she was so graceful, she was dressed in black, and her posture was light, like a butterfly in the dark night.

Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty couldn't sleep at night and couldn't eat because of this woman. He was thinking about the charming dancing posture and stunning appearance of the beauty almost all the time.Because he was obsessed with this woman's beauty, he even built a night tour palace next to the rippling Taiye Pool, all with black as the main tone, with black lacquer painted columns, and black rice paddies as curtains.The utensils and clothing are still black.

Because of the emperor's preference, most of the court ladies in the palace began to wear his dark clothes, hoping to please the emperor.Empress Xu and Ban Jieyu had no choice but to do so. From Ban Jieyu down, they all wore black ribbons. Even if they were wearing dazzling hairpins or pei, they were all covered with magnolia gauze.

Although Ban Zhu was extremely helpless in his heart, every time he went to see Emperor Cheng, although he tried hard to persuade him, it still had little effect.On this day, it was late spring, the sky was cool and the clouds were light, and the palace was still full of flowers. Although some flowers withered gradually and scattered on the palace road with haggard fragrant bones, there was still a refreshing fragrance left, which made people feel happy. People are addicted.

Ban Jieyu led a group of court ladies and stood at the back door of Weiyang Palace, waiting for Emperor Cheng to come down.

After waiting for a long time, Emperor Cheng did not return.And Ban Zhu, who was dressed in black black plain gauze, was already feeling cold, and the cold wind pierced her bones, causing her to wrinkle her crescent-like eyebrows slightly, and her delicate and fair face was also stained with a trace of fatigue. The color of laziness.

Suddenly, the sound of heavy footsteps was heard not far ahead.Ban Zhu looked from a distance, but saw that although Emperor Cheng was still radiant, his stern face was clearly filled with anger.Seeing that Emperor Cheng was approaching soon, Ban Zhu hurriedly lowered his head and saluted respectfully.

Emperor Cheng lowered his eyes, seeing Jieyu's delicate and pitiful body in the biting wind, he couldn't help but felt great pity, he quickly reached out to lift her up, and caressed her with his generous palm The soft, boneless catkin said softly: "Why don't you stay in Zengcheng's house, the spring cold hurts people, and don't come out casually in the future."

Ban Zhu raised his eyes to look at Emperor Cheng, his eyes were clear, as if condensing dewdrops and light rain, they were about to drip, which seduced Emperor Cheng's heart.But Ban Zhu said in a worrying voice: "I heard that your Majesty has no taste for food these days, and cannot sleep at night, which makes my concubine restless. This day coincides with His Majesty's coming to court, and my concubine is worried about His Majesty's health, so I have worked tirelessly and am willing to wait here for His Majesty's return. I saw His Majesty from a distance before, but I seemed to be angry. I don’t know why Your Majesty is worried, why don’t Your Majesty tell this humble concubine, so that I can help His Majesty to solve a problem?"

When Emperor Cheng saw that Jieyu spoke sincerely and honestly, every sentence touched his heart, like sweets and sweets flowing into his heart.But he was just clinging to that soft little hand, unable to speak for a while.After a long time, Emperor Cheng said: "Jieyu's heart is understood by everyone. It's just that things that worry me are beyond Jieyu's grasp."

Back at Zengcheng House, Ban Zhu ordered someone to set up strings, pipes and bamboos, poured a glass of aged crystal clear wine for Emperor Cheng, and then played music for Emperor Cheng.

Jieyu was as meticulous as a hair, and even more gentle and considerate, so she tried to soothe the boredom in Emperor Cheng's heart with the joy of being gentle and soothing.The music is gentle and comfortable, drifting freely and unrestrainedly, like the clouds above the sky, it doesn't care whether to go or stay, relaxed and indifferent.After a while, Emperor Cheng felt that the thousands of melancholy in his heart had disappeared.

Emperor Cheng couldn't help being overjoyed, staring at the beautiful lady playing the piano over there, and said with a smile: "Ban Jieyu is the one who knows people's hearts."

Ban Zhu also knelt down with a smile, and said: "Thanks to His Majesty's love and mercy, and being able to soothe His Majesty's sorrows is also the blessing of a lowly concubine."

Emperor Cheng said: "Jieyu has both virtue and appearance, and no one can match her in the harem. Even if she is a widow's queen, I'm afraid she may not be able to compare with Jieyu."

Ban Zhu is so exquisite and smart, he heard that Emperor Cheng seemed to have something in his words, he hurriedly took a step back and said: "Your Majesty is absurd, Empress Xu is the mother of a country, so she is naturally very honorable. How dare a concubine be compared with the empress."

Emperor Cheng saw her frightened and moving, making her even more cute, and he was also a little happy in his heart. After a while, he sighed and said: "Jieyu doesn't know, but now the whole court is criticizing the queen. Now the court situation is chaotic, and all kinds of forces are like It's like a mess, and I urgently need someone to sort it out. All kinds of right and wrong rumors are flying all over the sky, and even the queen has been opposed, and I am anxious about this."

Ban Zhu raised his head and saw that Emperor Cheng frowned deeply, as if he was exhausted, he couldn't help but sighed, but he said: "Your Majesty don't need to be so anxious. Since ancient times, government affairs have been cumbersome, and all major events in the world are focused on His Majesty. It is really not easy for Your Majesty." It's difficult for a king, so the one who should be sympathized most should be your majesty. I hope your majesty will take good care of yourself and don't worry too much, only for the sake of the people."

Emperor Cheng's heart was agitated, he stood up, wrapped Jieyu's petite body around his legs with his healthy arms, and then caressed it with his hands, loving it gently.Not very pity.

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