The Lady of the Red Chamber

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Frost Bing stood in front of the beauty's bed and called softly.

Chen Youwei slowly opened her eyes, looked at Shuang Bing, with a somewhat inseparable laziness in her eyes: "What time is it?"

Shuang Bing said: "Your Majesty, it's already time."

Chen Youwei rubbed her temples, put her hands on Shuang Bing's arms, and slowly propped herself up.

The afternoon sun was blazing, passing through the window lattice, and falling on the ground, breaking out thin golden spots.

Chen Youwei covered her eyes with her hands, and smiled inexplicably.

Why did I dream again.

It has been nearly 30 years, but Chen Youwei still feels pain in her heart every time she recalls the unfeelingness of Emperor Mingxi at that time, and recalls that the eldest son gradually became silent in her arms.

her child.

Even after so many years, Chen Youwei can still remember his voice and smile.

So smart, so well-behaved.My favorite is sitting in my sister's arms, biting a big sweet-scented osmanthus cake.

She is so similar to Situ Jin, so distressing.

Frost Snow came in with a tray.

Chen Youwei looked at the soup cup on the tray, and said with a smile: "Let's go, go and pay your respects to His Majesty."

Daming Palace is still magnificent and solemn.

It seems that a few days ago, Princess Jiatai forced the palace to rebel, and the storm in the harem didn't affect anything here.

The palace maid held her breath and said quietly, guarding her post dutifully and completing the daily tasks required.

Even when she saw Concubine Yi, she saluted in a low voice, not daring to make a sound.

Chen Youwei is wearing a gorgeous palace dress.

The deep red brocade was printed and embroidered with Ruyi Liuyun bat pattern on the hem of the skirt.

Having been immersed in the deep palace for many years, Chen Youwei has long learned how to remain calm, solemn and dignified.

Dai Quan stood guard at the door of the Supreme Emperor's house. When he saw Concubine Yi, his heart trembled and he knelt down to salute.

Chen Youwei stopped at the threshold and did not go in.Looking down at the worn-out Qiao Shiguan wearing Quan, he said, "Eunuch is still so dedicated."

Dai Quan's forehead was pressed tightly to the ground, and he could only see the green bricks in front of his eyes, which was dark: "This is what this old servant is supposed to do, and the concubine concubine praises it."

Concubine Yi's eyes drooped, she stared at Dai Quan without any warmth.

As if it had been a long time, and it seemed as if it was only a moment, Concubine Yi walked into the room holding Shuang Bing's hand, and left a faint sentence: "Elder-in-law is a smart man."

Then there was no more sound.

The Daming Palace of the Supreme Emperor, no matter who is sitting on the throne now, should be a pearl palace, resplendent with gold and jade.

Concubine Yi slowly walked up to the Supreme Emperor, looking at the once suave and suave man, now lying on the bed with gray temples, haggard and haggard.

Shuangxue put the soup bowl on the tray on the table beside the couch, blessed Chen Youwei, and backed out together with Shuangbing.

Concubine Yi stood beside the brocade on the bed, looked at the Supreme Emperor, and slowly raised the corners of her lips.

The Supreme Emperor felt that someone was watching, opened his eyes, and saw Concubine Yi's gorgeous palace attire, and the shining Huasheng steps on her temples.

"Concubine Yi." The Supreme Emperor called hoarsely, wanting to raise his hand, but because of his weakness, he could only move his shoulders in vain.

Chen Youwei sat down beside the Supreme Emperor.

"His Majesty."

A soft call brought back the memories that the Supreme Emperor had kept for many years.

"Youwei."

The Supreme Emperor opened his cloudy eyes and looked at the beautiful Concubine Yi who was standing in front of him.

Back then, Chen Youwei smiled at him through the rain curtain, her voice was like a bird's silver bell.

Even though he first got close to Chen Youwei because of the Chen family's millions of wealth, that bright and beautiful figure bumped into his heart unexpectedly.

Because of this, he couldn't wait to ask his father to marry him.

It's just that Concubine Chen Yi was always magnanimous and calm in front of him.The hair on the temples and the robes are neat and orderly, not messy at all.

She is becoming more and more like a noble lady in the palace, her edges and corners have been smoothed, and she has restrained her edge for a price she did not know before.

When did it start?

The emperor thought.

"Youwei, can you blame me?"

The Supreme Emperor didn't know that his third son died of a strange illness.

It's just that the second prince born to Concubine Zhen was his only son, and he had the affection of Mrs. Feng Sheng, so it was difficult for him to deal with the Zhen family.

He compensated Youwei and gave Concubine Hui grace.

Before Princess Jiatai was born, Concubine Yunhui was in charge of Fengyin, and Deyang Palace was always respected in the palace.

The Supreme Emperor believed that the Third Prince Quan Xia knew and would understand his actions.

Chen Youwei got up, stepped back, and bowed down.

The radian of the lip angle is not bad.

"Your Majesty, why would my concubine blame you?"

The Supreme Emperor smiled with satisfaction: "Youwei, with so many people in the harem, you are always the most caring one. Concubine Hui Gui is too straightforward, Concubine Zhen Gui is too strong, only you are the one who wins my heart the most."

Chen Youwei raised her eyes and smiled, as if she was very happy with the Supreme Emperor's praise: "This is my concubine's blessing, my concubine thanks Your Majesty for your praise."

No one has been to the residence of the Supreme Emperor for a long time.

Emperor Detai was busy with the complicated political affairs of the previous dynasty, and Empress Meng was in charge of the affairs of the harem.

Even Empress Dowager Yun and Concubine Yi are teaching the princesses and princesses who have not left the cabinet in the palace.

Everyone was so busy with all sorts of things that they didn't seem to have the time to give Daming Palace a little bit.

Now Concubine Yi is willing to visit the Supreme Emperor, which makes the once aloof emperor feel indescribable comfort.

I can't wait to talk to Concubine Yi and tell my heart.

"Youwei, I know that you and Concubine Hui are busy on weekdays, and I don't blame you. In the past, Concubine Zhen often came to talk to me. Now that she has gone to the Imperial Tomb, I am alone in Daming Palace. Seeing the loneliness in my heart is not a taste."

Chen Youwei looked at the Supreme Emperor and said, "Your Majesty is joking. You are the Son of Heaven, and everything in the world is your subject, so how can you be lonely?"

The Supreme Emperor is so overjoyed, he used to love to listen to other people's flattery.

Chen Youwei's words benefited him a lot.

Holding Chen Youwei's hand, the Supreme Emperor had a bit of trouble: "Youwei, after thinking about it, I'm sorry for you and the third child. Now that the Zhen family is gone, the Zhen family can't make any trouble. I decided to tell the world The truth of the year, the third one is innocent. Do you think so?"

Chen Youwei lowered her eyes, looking at the hand she held with the Supreme Emperor.

The overlord's hands are as dry as bark, dying at dusk.

As for herself, her fingers are slender and her skin is like curdled fat.

Chen Youwei slowly withdrew her hand and moved the soup cup to the place where the Supreme Emperor could see. Her expression was moved beyond words, and her eyes were even a little moist: "Your Majesty, my concubine and Cong'er are very grateful. Your Majesty The body of the dragon is important, this is the bird's nest soup made by my concubine, Your Majesty uses some."

"Okay, okay." The Supreme Emperor sat up with difficulty under the service of Chen Youwei.

Chen Youwei took a spoonful of soup, fed it to the Supreme Emperor and drank it.

After taking a few mouthfuls, the Supreme Emperor felt an indescribable irony all over his body: "Your skill in making soup and tea has always been top-notch, even the imperial dining room can't compare to it."

"Your Majesty, don't make fun of my concubine. How can this crude method of this concubine compare with that of the imperial dining room?"

The Supreme Emperor drank and began to recall the past: "Speaking of which, Zhen's made a kind of lotus tea very well. According to her, this tea took a lot of work. Take the new tea that was made after the first spring rain, and use silkworm yarn to make it. Wrap it and put it in the lotus at dusk. On the second day, the tea leaves will be soaked with the sweetness of the lotus, and then cooked with lotus dew. It is really fragrant in the mouth, and it is unforgettable to taste."

Chen Youwei moved the spoon with her hand, looked at the flowing bird's nest and the bright red goji berries, covered all her emotions, and said calmly: "If your majesty is happy, the concubine will order someone to bring it. It's midsummer now, and it's also the best time to cook tea. good time."

The Supreme Emperor liked the feeling that Concubine Yi took his words to heart, and immediately said: "Youwei, you are indeed the most lovable person in the harem. It is my life's luck to have you by my side."

Chen Youwei: "This is the luck of my concubine."

"Youwei, His Majesty issued an order this morning to announce to the world. To reveal the truth about the murder of Cong'er by the Zhen family back then, and to restore Cong'er's innocence. After so many years, Cong'er has learned from the spring, and finally he can rest in peace."

Chen Youwei was holding an orange-red orange in her hand.

This is a tribute from Xincheng in the south.

The long armor pierces the orange peel, bursting out sweet juice.

Sweetness spreads in the hall.

Chen Youwei put Nan Cheng on the small sandalwood table beside her, took off the gorgeous armor inlaid with gems on her hand, and took a small wooden tiger carving.

The brilliance of the woodcarving is oily, with some wear and tear, and one can tell that it has been often played with by people.

Chen Youwei held the wood carving and stroked the little tiger's belly.Blinking again, a tear fell from the corner of the eye: "Cong'er, have you recovered yet?"

Empress Dowager Yun looked at Chen Youwei like this, and leaned over to hold her hand: "Yes. We, Cong'er, finally got our innocence."

Chen Youwei's shoulders trembled, she didn't make a sound, but tears fell drop by drop.

Empress Dowager Yun tilted her head slightly, and raised her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes.With the cover of the wide-sleeved gown, she closed her eyes and wept bitterly.

Shuang Bing noticed that there was a maid from Daming Palace waiting outside, she winked and walked out quietly.

"Miss Shuang Bing." The maid blessed her body very politely: "The lotus tea ordered by the concubine to be sent to Daming Palace, Your Majesty tasted it is not the original taste. Now Zheng Longyan is furious and wants to see the concubine."

Shuang Bing looked into the hall, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I'm going to tell the empress, you wait here for a while."

The maid knew that the Daming Palace was not welcomed, so she didn't dare to act too presumptuously just because she was a court lady next to the Supreme Emperor.

If you are blessed, you should bow your head.

Chen Youwei watched Shuang Bing walk in from the outside, and she knew it clearly: "Your Majesty sent someone here?"

Shuang Bing said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Chen Youwei looked at the wooden tiger in her hand, and said with a smile: "Since His Majesty is dissatisfied, it must be the taste that only the Zhen family can produce. Although the Zhen family has been abolished as a concubine, after all, after serving His Majesty for so many years, how many years is it?" Divide the means. Shuang Bing, you should send someone to the imperial tomb and ask Mrs. Zhen about the formula."

Shuang Bing said: "Yes, this servant obeys."

Empress Dowager Yun looked at Chen Youwei, feeling a little emotional: "This is too tortuous. But a cup of tea is so motivating."

Chen Youwei smiled and said: "Your Majesty is getting more and more haggard, it's rare to have anything to use. If you don't need to spend some time, spread the word, so that those outside will not say that the emperor is not filial."

Empress Dowager Yun doesn't like such extravagance, but it only involves the Supreme Emperor, so I can't say much about it.Just shook his head helplessly.

In the evening, Chen Youwei took off her hairpin and sat in front of the makeup mirror.Holding a wooden comb carved with a phoenix, he combed his water-like long hair.

"Miss."

Chen Youwei looked at Shuang Bing through the mirror: "How is Zhen Shi?"

Shuang Bing said: "Still the same, I don't want to believe the fact that I was deposed as a commoner. In the imperial tomb, I even ordered people to call her the Queen Mother. I am afraid that I have gone crazy."

Chen Youwei sneered: "She was relieved quickly. It doesn't matter if she is crazy. She watched her sons and granddaughters fail one after another, and watched her family's confiscation decline. If she was awake, she might not even want this little way of life. How can I make up for my son's pain when I go underground, reincarnate, and be an innocent person in the next life."

Shuang Bing asked: "Madam, lotus tea, do you want to send it to the Supreme Emperor tomorrow?"

Chen Youwei put down the comb and looked at the blurred figure in the bronze mirror.

After a long time, he said: "I heard that the Zhen family asked the late emperor's amnesty edict because of the holy lady, and the emperor didn't confiscate all of them out of concern for the public."

"Yes."

"Since that's the case, let's tell the Supreme Emperor about the Qing Helu. Before, the Zhen family intended to kill the king, and later, the princess of Jiatai forced the palace to rebel. Two unforgivable felonies, can the imperial decree of the Zhen family be used again? What's more, His Majesty should also know the truth about his stroke back then."

Frost Bing lowered her head deeply: "Yes."

Green lotus dew.

Colorless and odorless.

Just stick it on the petals, and it will penetrate into the heart of the flower with the fragrance of the petals.

If you use the things in the flowers to make tea and medicine, the fragrance will increase greatly.

Addiction to food, addiction to smell.

Back then, it was just a compliment from the Supreme Emperor, so Zhen Shi saw the opportunity.I followed Chen Youwei's method, but I didn't know that someone had already taken the opportunity.

Chen Youwei looked at the bronze mirror and raised the corners of her lips.

30 years of light and shadow, [-] years of ups and downs, after all, it is just a dream.