However, the New Year is busy, Concubine Ning hosted a banquet under the banner of celebrating the New Year together, and all the dignified officials and wives in Chang'an City went.

Concubine Ning Guifei has a graceful figure, with a windy hairpin and foggy temples, and she is unmatched among all the female relatives.

Since these wives and young ladies were called into the palace in the twelfth lunar month of winter, they had to do enough work on the table.Cooking hairpins for tea, reciting poems and composing odes, Concubine Ning Guifei personally made the headlines, gem hairpins, deep sea pearls, tortoise shell earrings... It was just for the entertainment of the young female relatives who came.

Concubine Ning Gui is talking to several imperial wives here, and the other part of the banquet was not spared.

Qi Jianci was "sick", so he naturally refused such occasions, and he couldn't let the nobleman get angry with his illness.Qi Jianci lived at home, but Mrs. Qi had to go.Mrs. Qi's original surname was Shen. When she was still in the boudoir, she was the mildest of the daughters in the family, but she was soft but strong, gentle and independent.At that time, Miss Shen had been Mrs. Qi for many years, and many old acquaintances met at the banquet still called her "Sister Shen".

Speaking of old acquaintances, Shen Xin had been with Concubine Ning when she was ten years old.Concubine Ning Gui is not the daughter-in-law of the family, and there are not many occasions for women to attend together. Shen Xin saw this taciturn little girl for the first time in the women's school, so she wanted to take care of her.Unexpectedly, a few years later, the indifferent little girl became a nobleman in the palace. Twenty years passed in a blink of an eye, and the little girl back then was no longer a little girl. The prince conceived by her almost married Shen Xin's daughter.

It's not a big deal not to be married, the vague friendship in youth is rare after all.Before the banquet started, Concubine Ning Gui showed her a slight smile, but did not let Shen Xin get involved in the crowd of women.

There was a lot of voices, Shen Xin took it easy, and hid away early in the morning, chatting with her mother's cousin.Behind her, Concubine Guo Shu came in heavy palace attire, Shi Shi with a copper pot in her arms.She is dressed very plainly today, contrary to her past preference of wearing gold and silver, she looked at Mrs. Qi with a smile: "Why didn't Sister Shen go over there to talk, she was hiding in this corner, but I'm so good try to find."

Chang'an City is such a big place, rich and powerful families are always related, you and I are relatives of our sons and daughters, and we are cousins ​​separated by a distance.

Concubine Guo Shu is not an old person in the palace, but was brought into the palace after Emperor Yunkang was abolished.Before that, her own elder sister married the eldest son of a cousin in the side branch of the Shen family, so she could be regarded as a relative who made a few detours with Mrs. Qi.In the past, the little Guo Shi saw Mrs. Qi shouting like a cousin, but now the tide is rising, and Mrs. Qi doesn't like to walk around. For the sake of her own pride and not to lose the face of Concubine Guo Shu, she doesn't think she is inferior. older relatives.

What kind of friendship can a concubine who often lives in the deep palace have with officials who don't like to move around, she and Concubine Guo Shu have only met each other a few times, it may not be a good thing for Concubine Guo Shu to talk to her affectionately today.

Shen Xin returned the salute, and smiled slowly: "Your Majesty has passed away as a concubine, but I haven't seen my natal sister for a long time, so I happen to be talking to her here."

While speaking, she glanced at her cousin, and the woman understood, and hurried to the west on the pretext of finding her naughty daughter.

Concubine Guo Shu said: "Second Miss's illness is better? I thought that Second Miss would come today, and I have prepared some jewelry for her."

"The little girl is still recuperating at home, so the empress has to worry about it. Aci usually doesn't like hairpins and jewelry, and always yells and gets in the way. This girl is ignorant. Don't insult the objects in the empress's palace."

There is no teenage girl who doesn't like hairpins and jewelry, there are so many jewelry boxes in Qi Jianci's room that they almost fill up the dressing table.Four or two jins were blocked to go back, but they did not want to be favored by Concubine Guo Shu.

Concubine Guo Shu didn't know that there were many twists and turns in the selection of the crown princess, Qi Jianci usually looked like a devil king, and after hearing Mrs. Qi's self-effacing words, she concluded that the crown prince didn't like the daughter of the Qi family.Immediately, I knew what was in my mind, and I also felt some inexplicable confidence.

A few days ago, Xiaoxuan, who was beside Xie Shenshou, went to her palace to report trivial matters, and heard that her sweetheart had been wronged so much by Qi Jiansi, that Concubine Guo Shu was so angry that she dropped a tea set.

Xiaoxuan was originally the person she placed next to Xie Shenshou, and Concubine Guo Shu knew who Xie Shenshou was closer to in Chongyu Palace.The son born by herself has grown to such a big age, it is the time when the mood is hot, men and women are not taboo, or someone is moved, in her eyes, it is a trivial matter.After all, it was a small fight, and there was no turning back. Xie Shenshou's marriage was still firmly in her hands.

That petty official surnamed Lu was only smarter than the others, so he was able to say a few words by Emperor Yunkang's side.Even if Xie Shenshou wanted to have something with him, Emperor Yun Kang would probably not reprimand him.

And the most noteworthy thing in this matter is that it actually got involved with that stubborn son of the Qi family.

She once wanted her niece to climb this high branch, but the matchmaker couldn't even enter the door of Qi's house.Four or five years had passed, and the only son of the Qi family hadn't gotten married until he was in his twenties. Facing his face as the king of Hades, no one in the court and harem made any comments.Concubine Guo Shu felt an unspeakable joy in her heart, it turned out that Qi Jiansi was an out-and-out broken sleeve.

The next day, Concubine Guo Shu rolled up her sleeves and made tea herself, and found a good time to send it to Emperor Yunkang's study.She chewed the back of her tongue cryptically, and Emperor Yun Kang really didn't comment on the matter between A Ling and that little official, but when she mentioned Qi Jiansi, he was silent for a moment.

But after that, Emperor Yunkang didn't have anything to say.The Guo family relied on her nepotism to gain a place in the court.If those brothers who are wary of rats are asked to spread the news, let alone whether it will be successful, first of all, they may not dare to say Qi Jiansi's name when they hear Qi Jiansi's name.

It would be a pity if she knew such a secret and could only rot in her heart.

God can't wait to see that she is not hesitant and brings a great opportunity to her door.

Thinking of this, the smile on Concubine Guo Shu's face deepened, and she said: "Sister Shen is self-effacing, who doesn't know that the only daughter of the Qi family has a natural beauty, icy muscles and fine bones, the second girl must have been brought up very well by her sister. Sensible. Don't talk about the second girl, Master Xiao Qi is also in the middle of the court, and even the friends recommended by Master Xiao Qi can speak in front of the Holy One."

Qi Ce and his wife have always raised their son loose and doted on their daughter. Qi Jiansi stumbled and stumbled under the indulgence of his parents, and has grown into a temperament that is neither like a father nor like a mother.Although he respects and loves his parents, he is a dull gourd. He will say something when he asks a question, and he will not say anything unless he is asked.

This year, as a mother, how can I not see the changes visible to the naked eye in my son.Qi Jiansi made a friend, and she heard about it.She doesn't eat grains, but breathes wind and drinks dew. She is a god in the sky. Shen Xin is even grateful to Lu Xiao for making Qi Jiansi sculpt her body and become a mortal with flesh and blood.

She just smiled and said nothing, and then waited for Concubine Guo Shu's post.

"Your Majesty asked that little Lu Langjun to come to Chongyu Palace more often. Ah Ling also often said that little Lu Langjun is a wonderful person, and he has been more obedient in recent days. Ah Ling said that he would go out of the palace to meet Xiao Lu Langjun. Gong thought that this is a person worth making friends with, so he agreed."

After laying the groundwork for a long time, it's time to get to the point.

The inconspicuous maid stepped aside, Concubine Guo Shu calmly put her arm on Mrs. Qi's wrist, like a hunter catching a net, unwilling to let go of the subtle expression on Mrs. Qi's face: "For some reason, Mrs. Qi is also in Lu Lang At Jun's house, there was a dispute with Ah Ling. Everyone knows that Master Xiao Qi is the most upright, and Ah Ling couldn't find anything to ask, so I asked the little eunuch who went with him. He only said that His Highness was getting close to Lu Langjun Somewhat, it offended Mr. Qi. What did you say, I immediately punished the little eunuch to eat the board."

"Sister, don't be in a hurry. I only hope that my sister will go back and ask Mr. Xiao Qi why she is arguing with Ah Ling, so that I can rest assured." Concubine Guo Shu frowned and said with concern. I can understand my thoughts."

A bone-chilling chill floated up behind Shen Xin, her gentle face was still present, and she said softly: "It must be Si'er who has contradicted the Fourth Highness, and I should tell the empress not to care about the younger generation."

When Concubine Guo Shu said this, she couldn't hide the gloating in her eyes, the maliciousness spewed out, and mixed with the words in the surrounding air.

She also lived in the palace for 16 years, and she was not even as good as a concubine in the official house.Concubine Ning Guifei occupies a high position and has an unpredictable temperament. She never cares about the trivial matters of these concubines, unless there is a big trouble, she reluctantly settles it.As time goes by, people who can't figure out how much they weigh will only become more stupid.

A huge boulder that weighed a thousand catties to her was thrown into the center of the lake, like a tiny pebble, and it didn't even ripple a few times.Concubine Guo Shu didn't find the expected shock and embarrassment on Mrs. Qi's face, and her arrogance dropped by half first.She picked up the copper pot again, glanced at the woman on the other side, and said nonchalantly: "Sister Shen is reasonable, so I won't say much about it, sister and Mrs. Si Ye."

Although Concubine Guo Shu is stupid and can't hide things, her words may not be false.

After the banquet was over, Shen Xin kept her words in her heart and studied them over and over again, and tightened her hands in the large cloak.

Three days later was New Year's Eve, Emperor Yunkang suddenly fell ill, Lu Xiao stole a few days of leisure, hung red silk lanterns on the eaves early, and bought some new clothes for Xiao Yezi.

Ning Huai had been looking gloomy for the past few days, Lu Xiao accompanied him to the hot spring village for two days, and only returned to the city today.During this period, Lu Xiao tried her best to find out the truth, so she could only say, forget it, the child has grown up, and she has a secret that she doesn't want others to know.

Only half an hour after entering the house and settling down, someone visited outside the door.

Lu Xiao went to open the door in person, and only Master Xiao Qi could calculate the time so accurately.

Lu Xiao felt that she was a family man, and she reported the itinerary to Qi Jiansi before leaving. He and Ning Huai had always been sticky, and Qi Jiansi had changed from a taste for food to being able to calmly ignore it.It was less than ten days before New Year's Eve, and it was not convenient for Qi Jiansi to go out all day, so he told Lu Xiao that he would call Meng Ye over a year ago.

Now it was Qi Jiansi himself who came, Lu Xiao dragged him by the hand and pulled him into the room, tugging at his sleeves: "I knew you couldn't help it, you came to see me in just a few days .”

Qi Jiansi silently opened his troublesome fingers, "You think too much, I have something to talk to you about when I came here today."

Lu Xiao didn't take it seriously, moved and moved, slipped into his arms, and said casually, "What's the matter?"

He arched wildly like a pup, pinched Qi Jiansi's chin eagerly, turned his face around, and asked seriously: "I'm going to kiss you, what do you think is the right way to kiss?"

"..." Qi Jiansi turned his face away, his ears were red, "Speak to business, don't mess around."

Lu Xiao didn't care about his prudence, and looked at him with open eyes, which made people feel numb, until Qi Jiansi compromised and grabbed him into his arms and hugged him, kissing his eyes helplessly, the son of a bitch then Be honest.

Qi Jiansi said: "My mother asked you to come to the house on New Year's Eve."

"Ah?" Lu Xiao was stunned, and then came to her senses, and said in shock: "Auntie is not going to ask the teacher for a crime!"

Qi Jiansi tugged at his ear: "You think too much, she doesn't know."

Lu Xiao instantly understood that Qi's mother knew that her son had such a friend and was worried that he would be alone, so she invited him to Qi's mansion for a gathering.

Lu Xiao thought for a while, then refused, "Let's not do it on New Year's Eve. I'll visit my uncle and aunt again on the second day of the first lunar month."

He had never visited Qi's mansion before, Qi's mother's move was a kind mother's pity, and he had to keep the etiquette.

Qi Jiansi understood what he meant and didn't say much, just nodded his head and said hello.

It was still early in the evening, and since Lu Xiao had seen someone, there was no reason to let him go now.So Meng Ye was left outside for an hour or two, while Lu Xiao pestered Qi Jiansi for a long time.

When he was sticky enough, he made Qi Jiansi blush, and finally let him go back.When Qi Jiansi got up, he brushed over the desk beside him, and the random piles of books scattered all over the place, followed by a piece of light letter paper.He rearranged the scrolls neatly, and saw Lu Xiao's extremely recognizable handwriting——

This liar named Qi.

Lu Xiao's mind was empty at the moment, and it took her a while to remember what was going on.

That day, he stuffed the paper into the book, moved to Yunzhou not long after that, and returned to Chang'an after half a year, forgetting all about the paper full of Qi Jiansi's accusations.

He smiled and said this matter to Qi Jiansi, and finally touched his chin, confusing right and wrong: "Is it wrong? At that time, you said you would come to visit me. After a long time, it turned out that Meng Ye came. "

Qi Jiansi said: "...you are right."

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