Misty rain, red mansion, Concubine Xiaoxiang

Just after the new year, the empress of Zhenggong had already fallen ill on the couch, and even the Lantern Festival and banquets of the Shangyuan Festival were entrusted to Concubine Hui with full authority.

When Daiyu walked to the gate of Fengyi Palace, there were maids who had already opened the gate of the Vermilion Palace and knelt on both sides.The fifth-rank female officer in a silver-gray round-necked robe had already greeted her, and said in a slow voice: "The empress is waiting for you in the apse." Daiyu nodded slightly, and stepped into the palace gate, which was already closed behind her. Close it tightly, and the strong scent of medicinal materials blows over the face.

The gold and jade plates fired by the imperial kiln are neatly laid out in the spacious and bright palace, with royal nobility in their calmness.The hem of the long red dress with gold thread pressing slowly sank into the soft red carpet of the Persian tribute with the sound of quiet footsteps. The beads dripping from the phoenix's title fell lightly on the snowy forehead, and Daiyu walked lightly.

The five-color fringe of the golden tent in the Hengdian fell down, and the sound of a violent cough penetrated through the heavy golden tent. Daiyu adjusted her clothes and headgear, went forward to pay respects with the national ceremony, and said: "The concubine kowtowed to the empress for a thousand years." The golden curtain was raised, and the queen sat up on the pillow.

The light brown jacket wrapped around her thinning figure became thinner, her sallow complexion was like the last vitality of dead wood, the female officer beckoned with a faint smile to help Daiyu up, and pointed to the colorful pink bird butterfly drum stool on one side, She said softly: "Come sit next to Ben Gong." Daiyu bowed her knees and thanked her, walked to the queen's bed, thanked her again, and then sat down firmly on the drum stool.

With a wave of her hand, the female officer brought her own maid of honor and bowed back. The queen looked at Daiyu and smiled and said, "Princess Beijing Jing, don't be so nervous. You still have to call me Aunt Huang." He couldn't help but choke his throat, and coughed violently.

Daiyu got up and walked to her side, patted her on the back, and said softly: "The empress is so seriously ill, it's time for the imperial physician to treat her again." The itching in her throat was slightly better, the empress smiled and shook Shaking her head, she let Daiyu sit down, and said: "I understand my own illness in my heart." The withered and yellow complexion was like the last vitality of a dead tree, Daiyu looked at it, and her heart sank slightly.

In the silent air, only the faint scent of jasmine slowly drifted out from the incense burner, dispelling the strong smell of medicine in the house, "Fengyi Palace has never set off spices for many years, because the smell of medicine in the palace is too strong, let alone you, even Even a seriously ill person like me can’t smell it.”

"Even though it is mid-winter, there are still plum blossoms in season. Why didn't the empress order someone to pluck plum blossoms? For one thing, although the fragrance of plum blossoms is quiet and elegant, it takes only half a day for it to blend into the palace to cover up the smell of medicine. Second, plum blossoms are born noble and elegant, and they are placed in a jade vase to add a bit of winter charm. People who are sick can watch them for a long time, and the unhappiness in their chests will be dispelled. When the mood is good, the disease will naturally recover faster." Dai Yu's words are very sincere and sincere, and they are all from her heart.

The queen shook her head with a smile, and said: "The smell of medicine in the palace is too strong, no need for you to laugh at me as an old man who destroys flowers with his hands. It's fine to just burn incense and cover it up a little bit." Daiyu smiled slightly when she said this Standing up, he said: "The dark fragrance is floating, and every thread is deeply rooted. Burning too much incense will hinder the Queen's condition."

The queen nodded with a smile, and said: "In the past, I used to say that the prince of Beijing is both civil and military, and I don't know which lady is worthy. Give him a lot of care, so that he won't be lonely forever!" Dai Yuyu blushed slightly at the naughty joke, she lowered her head and smiled, not intending to respond to her words.There is no need for other people's evaluation between her and Shui Rong, as long as she feels good in her heart and Shui Rong feels good in her heart, that's enough.

The Queen's original intention of summoning Daiyu was not here, but at this point, she was silent for a long while before she said, "Does Daiyu still remember the Ruyi jade handle that I gave you earlier?" He responded, and quietly listened to the queen's next words.

"The jade ruyi handle came from the Western Regions when the Empress first ascended the throne. It was carved from the thousand-year-old ice jade in the Tianshan Mountains of the Western Regions. Needless to say, it is precious, and it represents the exercise power of the empress of the Tianbi Dynasty. Seeing it is like a queen coming in person. Do you understand when I say this?" His thoughtful eyes fell on Daiyu's face as clear as jade.

Daiyu had never thought that the Ruyi jade handle was so precious. Hearing what the queen said, she stood up and bowed down, saying: "The concubine has no virtue and incompetence. How can I bear the empress's precious gift?" She nodded with a slight smile, and said: "Since it has been given to you, it is yours." Daiyu was silent, she already understood what the queen said at this time.

"When it comes to martial arts, wisdom, and the strategy of governing the country, Yun'er is absolutely inferior to Rong'er!" Holding Daiyu's little hand to prevent her from getting up, he smiled slightly: "Today is just a private chat between you and me, so there is no need to be so formal." With a silent sigh, he continued: "Yun'er has a sincere heart, but a little narrow-mindedness. As a mother, I understand these shortcomings. Now that the palace is still in power, his status as the eldest son and the legitimate son cannot be preserved for him. If Once he goes to the Japanese palace, who can protect him completely?"

He took out a small hollow sachet from under the jade pillow beside her and put it in Daiyu's hand, said: "You already understand what I mean. This is a letter written by the palace. If you are in the future, what's wrong with you?" Where it is, you should entrust the king of Beijing Jing to hand over this sachet to him."

Daiyu looked down at the sachet, the small and light gold-plated hollow sachet seemed to weigh a thousand catties.With a long sigh in my heart, I slowly closed my palms. The favor of the royal family is really not something that ordinary people can carry.With so many favors and benefits, she couldn't refuse, nor could she refuse.It is the grace of the emperor, and the shackles are settled.

Daiyu's slender figure was hidden behind the heavy curtains, and the pearls and emeralds sounded behind the floor-to-ceiling screen, and Ying Junping came out, "Mother's queen." The queen nodded, and sat beside Ying Junping's hand, her steady phoenix eyes fell. On the swaying bead curtain, he said: "Did you hear what Empress Caimu and Princess Beijing said just now?" Ying Junping felt sour and nodded.

"Princess Bei Jing is an extremely smart woman, with a pure heart, a smart and keen heart, but she doesn't show it. As long as she is willing, no one can match her experience and practice." Muttering, as if talking to herself, her There is some regret in the words.When she first emerged, she was already Princess Beijing.

"Mother?" Ying Junping was puzzled why the queen would say that, and whispered suspiciously.The queen didn't intend to say anything more about the facts that had already been completed. She clasped Ying Junping's hand, looked at her fixedly, and said: "The Beijing Palace and the Royal Family are blood relatives in the same line. Who is capable of securing Yun'er's position in the East Palace, but he is the only one."

"Although Yu Ruyi is a gimmick, it represents the identity and power of the queen mother. If there is something wrong with Yun'er in the future, and you can't persuade her, go directly to Princess Beijing and ask her to take the queen mother's jade. Give Ruyi and the sachet to Yun'er." Shui Yun has always been filial, seeing her handwritten letter, and seeing Yu Ruyi in person, she will understand her painstaking efforts.Paying equal attention to kindness and strength is the last consolation she can leave.

Hearing the queen's words that seemed to be confessing her last words, Ying Junping couldn't help but shed tears.The queen's eyes were majestic, and the majestic phoenix eyes carried the majesty and dignity of sitting firmly in the back seat for many years, "Jun Ping, you have been with Yun'er for nearly ten years. How much do you know about Yun'er's temperament?"

"Although he is smart, he is a bit inferior in this deep palace. After being in the middle palace, he is a little bit flexible and not strong enough. He is kind-hearted, but he is also a bit narrow-minded. Many things can't be distinguished. Yes and no. Remember what the queen mother said, although you are virtuous and prudent, you should not go too far. If you go too far, things will be reversed!"

"Mother's queen." Ying Junping's face turned pale as paper, the queen must have heard something.The queen nodded, and said indifferently: "Su Xiaoxiao was presented to Yun'er by the Fengyi Palace, and the Ten Thousand Years Ship can only be made with care. The queen mother heard that Su Xiaoxiao is gentle and kind, and is very considerate of Yun'er's thoughts. Such a woman is unacceptable. .If it cannot be removed, it will become a serious problem in the future."

Ying Junping bit his lips and nodded, looked at the queen's resolute face and knelt down, said: "Don't worry, the queen mother, the daughter-in-law will obey the mother's order." The queen nodded, pulled her up and said: "The eldest son of the palace must It came from your belly, listen clearly, he is both the first son and the eldest son." Sisi's expectant gaze was firm and condensed.

Ying Junping bit his lips and nodded with tears in his eyes, "Don't worry, the queen mother, the daughter-in-law knows." He felt a little sad, although Shui Yun still respected her as before, but it also meant respecting her as a guest.Thinking of Su Xiaoxiao, who is gradually being favored now, Ying Junping's eyes darkened. Since she has the queen's support, she should do something.

The queen nodded and sighed: "As a concubine, you must be magnanimous, and you must be dignified and prudent. Although this is your duty, you must know how to win over your husband's mind. While hiding your clumsiness, you must also plan strategies, and you must handle things properly. Be more tactful!" This is her advice, and she believes that Ying Junping can understand and do it!

"The banquet outside has not yet ended, you go first." Ying Junping nodded, and when he left the bedroom, he called the female officials and maids standing outside the door to come in, and carefully instructed them to take good care of the queen before leaving Fengyi Palace.

The queen fixedly looked at Ying Junping's leaving figure, and sighed, her seriously ill body could no longer support her and fell down on the couch.No matter how worried she is, she can only do this.The future is still full of thorns and bumps, and the main line is Shui Yun, all she does is the auxiliary line, helping him walk to the dragon chair as smoothly as possible!