Your majesty, please stay in the cold palace

Xu Chengze couldn't think of it, so he simply didn't want to.As Yi Na said, giving anything is just a thought.

If the empress figured out that he didn't have anything to offer as a congratulatory gift and wanted to see his jokes, then do as she pleases.

He can think about it, but some people are afraid that he will embarrass him.

Just after dinner, Shuiyun came over in person.

"My concubine, tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival. The emperor knew that you were going to the queen mother, so he specially ordered the servant to prepare a congratulatory gift for you."

present. "

With that said, someone brought up the congratulatory gift.

An eunuch put the gift covered in red cloth on the table and retreated.

Xu Chengze thought that Guo Heng was still angry with him, but he didn't expect him to even think of such a thing.There was a sweetness in his heart, and he quickly pressed it down again.

He didn't open the red cloth on the spot, but said: "Shuiyun, go back and help me to thank the emperor. I just said that the emperor's wish is accepted by me.

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Shui Yun nodded with a smile, but said in a low voice before leaving: "Your Majesty, the Emperor has not forgotten your Majesty, he is the Emperor, sometimes he can't help himself."

Seeing Shui Yun's comforting expression, Xu Chengze couldn't help wondering, what did Guo Heng say in front of him?

Shui Yun seemed to have guessed what Xu Chengze was thinking, and added: "Your Majesty, this gift was chosen by the Emperor himself, so don't disappoint the Emperor's wishes."

After speaking, he walked out with a smile.

Yi Na and Alian didn't expect the emperor to be so thoughtful, and they gathered together.

A-Lian stared at the plate on the table curiously, and said, "Princess, quickly open it and have a look, what did the emperor send you?"

Xu Chengze smiled and said, "It's not for me, it's for the Queen Mother."

Even so, he was also very curious, so he pulled the red cloth away.

A piece of crystal clear jade is held on the white disk, carved into the shape of a ginseng and Ruyi, implying a wishful life.

Such a large piece of jade, with clear jade and exquisite carving, is a good tribute.

Not to mention Alian's eyes widened, even Xu Chengze was very surprised.The emperor actually gave him such a good piece of jade, so it shouldn't be embarrassing to attend the Queen Mother's birthday banquet tomorrow.Does it just make some people unhappy?

Xu Chengze thought again, anyway, he was already a misfit in this palace, so why should he think so much!

Thinking of this, he felt relieved.

Tonight is not the day to meet Guo Heng, Ninghe Palace turned off the lights early and fell into silence.

Xu Chengze was woken up by A-Lian early in the morning and began to dress up.

While combing his hair, A-Lian said: "Princess, this servant will definitely dress you up beautifully today, so that you will be more attractive than others."

Fang. "

Xu Chengze closed his eyes and was still asleep. Hearing what she said, he slightly raised his eyelids and gave her a white look.

"No. Keep it simple."

Yi Na said from the side: "Our princess is the most beautiful in this palace even without dressing up."

"Yes, yes, there is a saying, heavy makeup is always suitable, and it is about our princess. I remember the last time the princess was ill and didn't dress up. The emperor looked at the princess with eyes, oh, full of pity! It's just the emperor I haven't been here for a long time. Princess, did he mention you when you saw him the night before?"

Xu Chengze smiled wryly, did he spoil these two people too much, and made them gossip about himself and the emperor?

"Don't talk nonsense when you go out."

"Of course my servant knows." Alian inserted a golden hairpin into her hair, "My servant will not cause trouble for the princess."

"That would be the best."

Early in the morning, I went to Kunning Palace first.At the gate of Kunning Palace, Xu Chengze met Concubine Lin Xian, Concubine Liu Shu and other concubines. He had the highest rank, and everyone saluted him first before entering Kunning Palace together.

This is the first time the queen has received a visit from a concubine in the palace after being banned for a month.It seems that she has been well dressed, wearing a bright red brocade phoenix robe, a phoenix crown on her head, thick powder on her face, red lips and white teeth.There was a faint smile on her face, and her attitude was still graceful and luxurious, as if nothing had happened before.

"Get up, all concubines! I haven't seen you for a month, are you all okay?"

As soon as the queen opened her mouth, Xu Chengze couldn't help but glanced at her. It seemed that she had grown a lot during the month of confinement.

Concubine Lin Xian was in charge of the affairs of the harem during the queen's confinement, so she spoke first.

"Go back to empress, everything in the palace has been peaceful for the past month."

"How is the Queen Mother?"

"The empress dowager is in good health, I just miss you, empress."

The empress's eye circles were a little red, she lowered her head and wiped the corners of her eyes, and then said: "The empress dowager is merciful. It has been a hard month for the concubine Xian, my palace has lifted the confinement, and the concubine Xian can have a good rest."

"Thank you Queen for your compassion."

"How is the emperor recently?"

"Go back to empress, the emperor has been busy with state affairs recently, since the empress was grounded, he has never favored the concubines in the harem."

"Oh?"

How could the queen not know the news from the palace?But her puzzled look did not seem to be fake at all, her eyes swept over the concubines present, and finally fell on Xu Chengze.

"Imperial concubine, didn't the emperor go to your place? Isn't the emperor doting on you the most?"

After the queen finished speaking, Xu Chengze noticed Concubine Liu Shu and the two concubines beside her pouted slightly.The queen is making enemies for him, right?Whether the emperor came to Ninghe Palace, he didn't believe they didn't know.Maybe just wait to see his jokes!

Xu Chengze smiled wryly, "The empress really flattered the concubine, and the concubine hasn't seen the emperor for more than a month."

"Oh? How can the emperor be willing?"

"It was the concubine who made the emperor angry, and the concubine deserved it."

The smile on the corner of the Queen's mouth flashed, and she thought, Concubine Ning Gui, you have today too!

She said lightly: "The emperor has the world in his heart. He is not a person who is obsessed with beauty, but a blessing for the country and the people. My sisters, I am a generous person. No matter who the emperor favors, it is our blessing. Only our harem is united. , not let the emperor be distracted, the emperor can handle the affairs of state with peace of mind, and can become a generation of sages."

All the concubines said in unison: "The Empress's words are very true, we must follow her teachings carefully."

The queen was very satisfied with the performance of the concubines, "I was supposed to see the queen mother in the morning, but today is the queen mother's birthday, let her have a good sleep, and we will disturb her in the afternoon. The queen mother's birthday is Double Ninth Festival again. During the festive season, the emperor will definitely go to the Palace of Compassion and Peace, all the sisters must cheer up!"

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"Then sisters, go back first, and we will see you later."

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All the concubines got up and left, but the queen said: "Concubine Xian and Concubine Shu, please stay a while, I have something to discuss with you."

Concubine Liu Shu's eyes were filled with surprise and joy, but Concubine Lin Xian glanced at Xu Chengze before answering, "Yes."

Xu Chengze guessed that the queen left Concubine Lin Xian and Concubine Liu Shu because she wanted to ask about the affairs that happened in the palace over the past month.Although she has many eyes and ears, it is possible that she does not know, but it is secretly and cannot be put on the table.Leave these two people behind for questioning, and it will be clear and right.Furthermore, this action of hers also told the other concubines that she was not close to herself, so it also made those concubines who wanted to get closer to her think about it.

In fact, the empress really worried too much. Although she did have concubines who came to her Ninghe Palace to seek an audience since she entered the palace, he had never seen anyone except Concubine Lin Xian and Concubine Liu Shu.It's not that he looks down on those concubines, it's because of his embarrassing status that he doesn't want to get too involved with them.Back at Ninghe Palace, Yi Na and A Lian were surprised at how he came back so soon.

Xu Chengze smiled and said, "The empress said, just go directly to the Compassionate Palace to celebrate her birthday in the afternoon."

A-Lian curled her lips, "If I had known that I would only go to the Palace of Compassion and Ning in the afternoon, the servants would not have woken you up so early."

Xu Chengze smiled, "If you don't want to go to the Palace of Mercy Ning, you have to go to the Palace of Kun Ning! Do you think we still live in the Leng Palace and don't need to make peace in the morning and evening?"

Alian sighed, "It's better to live in the cold palace! It's clean."

Xu Chengze nodded, "Indeed, I really want to go back. Are our cabbages and radishes still there?"

"Yes, yes. The maidservants often take Xiao Anzi and Xiao Chengzi to water. The cabbages and radishes are growing well."

"That's good."

Xu Chengze thought that Guo Heng would also go to the Palace of Compassion and Peace at night, and his mind suddenly became confused.He didn't understand why he was so restless now that he would still see Guo Heng at night?After sitting down and thinking for a long time, I realized that at night he was a man, but during the day, he was Guo Heng's Concubine Ning.

I don't know if his mind has changed after so long.But, so what if it hasn't changed?Or, since we haven't seen each other for a month, he has already forgotten himself?

On this day, Xu Chengze was not in the mood to do anything, he just felt that time passed so slowly, he was so eager to see

Guo Heng.

After finally arriving at Shen Shi, Xu Chengze took Yi Na and A Lian out of the house.

Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, the Palace of Compassion and Ning is completely redecorated, and even the faces of the maids and eunuchs who come in and out are full of smiles.

The queen brought all the concubines to salute, "The concubine has met the queen mother, and the queen mother has a long life and golden safety."

The queen mother rarely wore a purple coat, and the wrinkles on her face were all smiles.

"Get up! Show your seats to all the empresses."

The empress sat down next to the empress dowager, and said with a smile: "The empress dowager's outfit makes her younger, and compares with all the concubines."

The Empress Dowager was naturally a beauty when she was young. Even now that she is older, because of the proper maintenance and charm, she has an elegant and calm demeanor.

It can be seen that she is in a good mood today, "Although today is Aijia's birthday, I didn't want to work for you, and I didn't want to spend money. Unexpectedly, the emperor and queen refused, so they insisted on doing it for Aijia. , Aijia is really sorry."

The queen laughed and said: "What is the queen mother talking about? Today is your whole birthday. It is a good day, and it is the Double Ninth Festival. I wish you a birthday, and the festival is over. If you are sorry, just treat this banquet as a festival." Yes, just to celebrate your birthday by the way." The queen mother laughed loudly, "Chun'er can really talk, since I'm celebrating Ai's family's birthday by the way, then Ai's family will feel at ease." The queen mother and queen said this as if no one was around Xu Chengze knew that the Empress Dowager wanted to tell everyone that although the Empress made mistakes, she was still the master of the palace.