Empress and Empress

"Master, Yuan Cairen is here to visit." Concubine De leaned on the soft couch and put down the celadon teacup in her hand upon hearing this.He lowered his head and fiddled with the coral bracelet on his wrist, before looking up at the servant who came to inform him. "Why are you still here, you slave, why don't you invite Yuan Cairen in quickly."

When Yuan Xingye came in, Concubine De had already asked her maid to set up the tea set again, "Don't be offended by talented people, it's all my fault that I taught the slaves no way, and I didn't report in time, and my younger sister waited outside for a long time." Yuan Xingye dismounted.This was the first time she faced Yuan Xingye at close range, and she sighed in her heart that it was no wonder the emperor was so fascinated by her, she really was so beautiful.The key is that not only does she not have the charm of ordinary women, but she is full of heroism.Thinking about myself even though I'm not yet 30 years old, but after all, I can't compare with these young and beautiful people who have just entered the palace, and I feel jealous for a while.

Yuan Xingye didn't seem to understand the sarcasm in Concubine De's words, and smiled slightly, "I came here today to make amends to my empress." She said, "I realized that I was only thinking about the empress when I came back that day. It’s really a sin to forget about Defei, I hope that the empress doesn’t mind.”

Concubine De almost gritted her teeth. If she minded, it would be disrespectful to the Empress. She knew that it was the Empress's reason that she could still sit comfortably in Concubine De's position today. Otherwise, she might have died Countless times.But if you don't mind, where is her face?

In fact, giving gifts has always been common, and many concubines would put away what they got for future use.It's just that everyone will avoid the original owner.But this time Yuan Xingye actually gave it to the queen directly. Isn't this obviously going to make things difficult for her?

"Yuan Cairen is worried about the queen, so I naturally don't mind." Concubine De turned her head lightly, the tassels on the bead flower on her head jingled.

"Then thank you, ma'am, these are the rouge and eyebrow powder that the emperor rewarded, and they are a tribute from the Dawan Kingdom. I was lucky enough to get them, but it's a waste of such rare things to be used on me."

Concubine De took a look at the exquisite makeup box in Luoyan's hand, took a sip of the tea at the side, and said slowly, "Since Cai Ren said so, I will accept it. Come here!"

Concubine De signaled the maid to put away the makeup box, Yuan Xingye drank a few sips of tea and chatted for a while before getting up to leave.

Back in Changchun Palace, it was already lunch time, Yuan Xingye had a quick bite and fell asleep.

It is said that Concubine De looked at the rouge in her hand, and could smell the intoxicating fragrance inside without opening the box. She was afraid that Yuan Xingye would play tricks on it, so she just opened it gently, and the fragrance immediately filled the whole room, which lasted for a long time.

"It's really a good thing." Naturally, she had seen this rouge before, and the queen had a box somewhere.There were only three boxes of tribute, the empress dowager, and after that only Yuan Xingye.She thought of Xia Zimo, although he was also the emperor's favorite concubine, he was far behind Yuan Xingye.I couldn't help but touch a little with my hands, I just felt that the starting point was delicate, which was much better than what I used.

"Your Majesty, is there any problem with the things Yuan Cairen sent?" Yun Lan, the personal maid beside her, asked.She is Concubine De's confidant, so she can naturally speak at this time.

Although there are murderous intentions lurking in the harem, the most dangerous ones are those little concubines who have nothing to rely on but are favored by Emperor He. Concubine De has lived in the harem for a long time, and is the most important person in the queen's party, naturally few people dare to touch her.She shook her head, "Forgive her, but she doesn't dare." Although Emperor He would not offend another concubine for the sake of a dead concubine, Concubine De is one of the four concubines after all, and even Concubine Li Gui could not easily do anything to her.

But she really didn't dare to rest easy, so she put the rouge back.

On the second day, Concubine De asked Yun Lan to send some supplements to Yuan Xingye. Although both of them knew that the other didn't like each other, there was nothing they could do at this time, and the matter passed.

It was the fifteenth day of the month again, and Emperor He was going to the Central Palace. Xia Zimo packed up early on this day, and went to the Central Palace to chat with the Queen. Not long after, Concubine De also came.Concubine De's outfit today is much more gorgeous than before. She is also a beauty. Although she is considered tall in the harem, she is only in her 20s after all. Such an outfit has amazed many people.Xia Zimo smelled the faint but intoxicating fragrance on her body, and thought that it must be sent by Yuan Xingye.She knew that Concubine De had announced to the imperial physician, presumably the imperial physician had confirmed that the rouge was correct.Xia Zimo knew it, and the queen naturally knew it too, but she didn't say anything, and she still smiled faintly.

Xia Zimo thought to himself that the queen was either really savvy, or she was too scheming.

He Di came very early today, in the past he only came after dinner, but this time he was ahead of him.Concubine De hadn't seen He Di for a long time, she hurriedly got up to salute, He Di was not in a good mood, casually said a few words to the three of them, and then stopped talking.

The three of them are people who can read their faces, so naturally they didn't dare to say anything, and accompanied them cautiously.After talking casually with Emperor He, when it was time for dinner, Concubine De got up to leave.He Di waved his sleeves and wanted to agree, but at this moment he suddenly smelled the fragrance of Concubine De.He doesn't pay much attention to these spices on weekdays, and he can't think of what the smell is. He just thinks it smells very good, and the words in his mouth suddenly change into "Aifei has been gone for a long time, why don't we go together today?" Stay and eat."

Concubine De was overjoyed when she heard that, and she quickly thanked her. Seeing that Concubine De was left behind, Emperor He even stayed for dinner with Xia Zimo.

The four of them eat together, of course.

When Concubine De resigned again, Emperor He didn't stop him, and Xia Zimo and Concubine De went out of the palace together.

"The emperor has been thinking about my sister all the time today." Xia Zimo said.Concubine De first smiled, then thought that the emperor was always flirtatious, and she felt good today, but she might forget about it tomorrow, and she was a little disheartened.

How could Xia Zimo not know what the concubine Dao was thinking, so he smiled and said, "I have been wanting to walk around the palace these days, why don't my sister accompany me to Taiye Pond tomorrow?"

Emperor He often went to the Taiye Pond to enjoy the flowers, so some concubines would go there if they had nothing to do, hoping to see Emperor He to be favored. Concubine De had always maintained her status and naturally she was unwilling to make such a policy, but if you don't take advantage of it today Ruan reckoned that He Di would forget her when he turned around.After thinking about it, he said, "Alright, then I will wait for my sister in the palace tomorrow."

Neither of them said that they wanted to meet Emperor He.After sending Concubine De away, Xia Zimo walked to Hanxiang Hall alone.These days she often runs to the middle palace, and after getting used to it, she doesn't bring Xiaoyu with her. Xia Zimo knows in her heart that she doesn't dare to trust anyone in this deep palace, even Xiaoyu who grew up together If she can know less about things, let her know less.

Walking to the Taiye Pool, it suddenly occurred to me that after seeing Yuan Xingye and He Di admiring the flowers together that morning, he never saw her again.

Do I trust Yuan Xingye or not?If you don't trust her, why would you help her?If something happens, it will be a serious crime, and it cannot be compared with a simple palace fight in the palace.Why --- can't refuse?

Xia Zimo chose a random place to sit down. It was getting late, and there were fewer people walking around in the palace. She was sitting in a dark place, but no one noticed.

At this time, there was a sudden sound of footsteps.

"Who's where?"