Chang Anqing

Chapter 133
In the early morning of the next day, the concubines of the harem came to the Lizheng Hall to pay their respects under the leadership of Concubine Shu. Originally, because Empress Yang was getting heavier, Emperor Yuan Cheng had already ordered Empress Ye Ting to temporarily waive the morning and evening rules, so as not to disturb Empress Yang clean.But yesterday Emperor Yuancheng discussed the matter of Dongshou with Empress Yang, and Empress Yang took over the matter. Early this morning, she ordered Jiamo to summon the high-ranking concubines to come and announce the selection of Dongshou's entourage to Liugong.

When they heard that Concubine Shu Shangguan stayed behind and Yue Zhaoyi was driving alone, all the people present were envious.At this moment, Yue Zhaoyi, who was sitting opposite Concubine Shu, was still as proud as ever. Looking at the seemingly unmoving figure with a soft smile on the opposite side, she couldn't help but proudly raised her chin, revealing a perfect curve. Unstoppable pride and ridicule.

"It's a good thing for Yue Zhaoyi to follow His Majesty out of the palace for winter hunting as soon as she enters the palace—"

At this moment, Yue Zhaoyi heard what Empress Yang said, and she was full of joy when she looked back. The next moment she heard Empress Yang continue: "This is the first time you have left the palace with an attendant, if there is anything you don't understand , or what is needed for the trip, I happened to discuss with Concubine Shu today—"

Speaking of this, Empress Yang looked sideways at Concubine Shu Shangguan on the left and praised: "These days it is very appropriate for Concubine Shu to assist with palace affairs, and the sage also praised me repeatedly. Concubine Lao Shu arranged for Zhaoyi to accompany her."

Concubine Shu, who was sitting at the bottom, nodded respectfully when she heard the words, and almost turned a blind eye to the glaring and provocative gaze on the other side. At this moment, she only responded: "Your Highness, don't worry."

After everything was arranged properly, everyone bowed to Empress Yang and dispersed. When Yue Zhaoyi was surrounded by everyone's flattery and walked to the corridor outside the Lizheng Hall, he heard a soft call from behind him.

"Zhaoyi stay behind."

Yue Zhaoyi, who was very happy to hear concubine's flattery and congratulations, suddenly turned colder. When she turned her head and saw Concubine Shu, who was supported by Yu Xiao, she noticed that everyone around her bowed respectfully. But she still didn't care and said without nodding her head: "I don't know why Concubine Shu called me?"

Seeing Yue Zhaoyi's frivolous and rude behavior, Concubine Shu just smiled calmly, and then calmly said: "Congratulations to Zhaoyi's sister on the trip with the car. I heard that when Zhaoyi was in his hometown, riding and shooting It's good to be one of the best, this time hunting with Shengjia is just right—"

It is said that stretching out one's hand does not hit smiling faces, seeing Concubine Shu say such congratulatory words at this moment, it is rare for Yue Zhaoyi not to tease her.Looking at Yue Zhaoyi's triumphant and joyful eyes, Concubine Shu continued to say softly: "Your Highness just said that if my sister needs something during this trip, you can discuss it with me right now—"

Hearing Concubine Shu's words, Yue Zhaoyi couldn't bear to listen any longer, and took the lead in saying, "Then thank you Concubine Shu."

After finishing speaking, Yue Zhaoyi turned to look at Hong Gu, the female official bestowed upon her by Emperor Yuan Cheng, who had always been relied on by her, and said: "Hong Gu, since Concubine Shu is kind, you can go for me and discuss this trip with Concubine Shu." All right."

Hearing Yue Zhaoyi's words, Concubine Shu's eyes were slightly cold, and even Honggu looked embarrassed and wanted to dissuade her, but before she could speak, Yue Zhaoyi was supported by the Turkic maid who had served her since she was a child. Walking along the road at that time, I never looked at Concubine Shu more.

The concubines present all understood that Concubine Shu was one of the four concubines after all, and her family background was prominent, but now Yue Zhaoyi blatantly dismissed her as a personal servant, it was really too late.However, they didn't dare to look at Concubine Shu's face at the moment, so they could only salute cautiously and hurriedly retreated.

In the flying snow all over the sky, Concubine Shu quietly looked at the haughty back that was gradually going away, the smile on her face became gentler, the coldness in her heart became colder, and a plan gradually took root and sprouted from the bottom of her heart.

Embarrassed, Concubine Shu just turned to Honggu casually as usual, without any trace of anger, she said: "In that case, Lady Hong will come back to the palace with me and we can talk about it later."

Looking at Concubine Shu's calm face, Hong Gu suppressed her embarrassment and quickly obeyed, "Yes."

When Yue Zhaoyi was surrounded by the maids and walked to the imperial garden, she heard a Turkic maid saying flatteringly: "The princess is so beautiful just now, and the servants can see it just now, and that Concubine Shu's face is so pale—"

Hearing the maid's words, Yue Zhaoyi's lips curled up in sarcasm, and she snorted coldly with displeasure: "She is so hypocritical, and people who pretend to be magnanimous should suffer like this."

"This time, His Majesty's majesty did not invite anyone in the huge Ye court, but the princess was the only one to accompany him. It can be seen that His Majesty's affection for you is not comparable to that of the people in the harem. You didn't see it. Those concubines just saw it. You were so envious."

Hearing what the maid said, Yue Zhaoyi felt more and more that she was different from others in terms of Emperor Yuan Cheng, and her heart was as sweet as honey all the way to her heart.

"You have heard that His Majesty is going to go hunting in winter—"

Just as Yue Zhaoyi was walking slowly towards her own palace, she faintly heard a palace lady talking behind a rockery. Yue Zhaoyi couldn't help slowing down when she heard the words, and then heard another palace lady who was younger say: " Winter hunting, is it fun?"

"That's natural, the world outside the palace is even more different from our palace."

After finishing speaking, Gong'e couldn't help regretting and said: "It's a pity, no matter how good we are, we won't be able to see each other, but I heard that this is the first time that His Majesty did not let Concubine Shu accompany you, but Lady Zhaoyi, do you think it's strange?" -"

Hearing this, the little Gong'e sighed enviously: "I heard that Mrs. Zhaoyi is so beautiful that she has won His Majesty's favor, so it is appropriate to accompany her this time."

Yue Zhaoyi's proud smile deepened when she heard the words, and the next moment she heard Gong'e, who had spoken before, say thoughtfully: "It's natural, but you didn't know it when you first entered the palace. , Winter hunting is another grand event of our Great Zhou. It is not like a simple hunting, but also a great ceremony to sacrifice to heaven. Usually, the chief priest is offered by His Majesty himself, and the secondary sacrifice can only be performed by His Majesty who is the mother of the world. Mrs. Yi went, could it be that she wanted Mrs. Zhaoyi to be the assistant priest—”

"Who doesn't work, what are they talking about!"

At this critical moment, a sudden soft drink interrupted the conversation behind the rockery, and with the sound of the little Gong'e fleeing hastily, Yue Zhaoyi wanted to call someone to find out after the rockery, but she was alone. can not see.

"Acolyte—"

Yue Zhaoyi couldn't help murmuring softly, her eyes moved slightly, and the next moment she went in the opposite direction of returning to the palace.

When Yue Zhaoyi rushed all the way to the Zichen Hall, she hurriedly walked in without waiting for the servants in the corridor to salute her.

"My lady, the sage is discussing the matter of winter hunting with the courtiers inside, please wait a moment in the side hall—"

Yue Zhaoyi, who was originally a little unhappy to be stopped by the servants, heard the word "Dongshou", her eyes lit up immediately, and she turned to look at the servant with a troubled face: "I'll just wait outside the palace." , Don’t you just go in after His Majesty’s discussion is over?”

"Miss-"

The servant was still hesitating when he heard the words, but who knew that the person in front of him didn't wait for him to think about it, so he raised his skirt and crossed the threshold. Although he wanted to stop him again, he was afraid of disturbing the monarchs and ministers who were discussing affairs inside, so he could only cry secretly. follow up.

When Yue Zhaoyi walked into the hall and was about to go to the deep study room, the servant on duty at the door had already noticed it, and hastily and calmly winked at Chengde, the chief executive standing inside.

(End of this chapter)