Chang Anqing

Chapter 179
In the blink of an eye, it is the fifth day of the first lunar month. Although the New Year's Eve has passed, the festivities of the New Year's Eve are still in Chang'an City. Because the snow has stopped and the rare warm sun came out today, so this time just entered At the third quarter of the unitary hour, most of the snowdrifts that had been cleared up on both sides of the palace wall had already melted away. With the gradually rising black night, a crescent crescent as small as a sickle gradually appeared in the blood-red to light pink sunset glow on the horizon. .

At this moment, both inside and outside the Lingqi Palace are decorated with lights and festoons, which are more gorgeous and bright than the other palaces. They are actually hexagonal palace lanterns with pictures of twelve beauties inlaid with treasures and tassels hanging everywhere, illuminating the Lingqi Palace like a dazzling pearl. I can't wait to compare the brilliance of this Daming Palace.

Compared with the style of the Central Plains, the Lingqi Palace is now decorated with a more exotic style. At this moment, the maids in palace skirts are carefully serving outside the palace. He came from the main hall, and after staying for a while, the visitor was dressed in a palace-grade ochre-coloured skirt, with a round bun on his arm, and his expression looked as calm and dignified as ever.

"Gashon Palace—"

Because of the position of the fifth-rank Shanggong, and he has always been upright and serious on weekdays, with clear rewards and punishments, so the people in the sixth palace respect Empress Yang in the middle palace, and the female official in charge of affairs next to him, Jia Mo is so afraid.

Seeing the little Gong'e cautiously coming forward to salute, Jiamo nodded indifferently, then glanced at the melodious rhythm, and said from the hall with the soft curtain closed: "I came by the order of His Royal Highness, Zhaoyi can rest now. with?"

"Never—"

Seeing the very serious Jiamo, the little maid immediately nodded and said, "This servant will inform you."

Seeing Jiamo nodding silently, the little maid hurriedly opened the curtain and walked in, but after a while, she walked out quickly, crossed her hands and bowed: "Please, Jiashang Palace."

When Gong'e standing in front of the door opened the soft curtain, Jiamo stepped in, and the cheerful melody of the Western Regions became clearer in an instant. Almost instantly, Jiamo's expression became a little more serious, although he did not She made a few words, but Gong'e, who was guiding beside her, lowered her head cautiously. She knew very well that Gashang Palace has followed Her Majesty the Empress since she was a child, and has been very loyal and protective to Her Majesty the Empress. Now Her Majesty has lost her son not long ago , their master is so reckless in listening to the music and making music, how can the Gashang Palace not be downcast.

When Jiamo walked into the inner hall under the leadership of the trembling little maid, he saw that Yue Zhaoyi Ashina Ayi was wearing a gorgeous aviary skirt full of rare and exotic bird feathers. It is full of pearls, jade and gemstones, and it can be seen that it is expensive at a glance.

At this moment, Yue Zhaoyi is sitting proudly in front of the dressing table, gesturing to He Lianrong who is next to him to serve the selection of hairpin flowers, while Honggu, who is standing beside him, sees Jiamo entering, and immediately glances solemnly at the The actor who was playing the music noticed that the music had stopped abruptly, Yue Zhaoyi glanced sideways at Honggu beside her, a trace of carelessness flickered in her eyes, but she still hid it, forced a polite smile, and only turned her head slightly With a little body, she delicately pushed the hairpin on her temples with her hands and said with a charming smile: "What kind of wind is this today, that it even blows the Gashang Palace to come in person?"

Hearing Yue Zhaoyi's words, Jiamo's expression did not change, he just crossed his hands calmly and said, "Zhaoyi has killed the slaves, but the countries have paid tribute to many rare treasures, His Highness ordered the slaves to come and invite Zhaoyi to have a look, can you close your eyes?" Yes, it can be regarded as the whole heart of the country."

"Oh?"

When Yue Zhaoyi heard about the treasures from various countries, she became a little interested, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes and said, "What did you pay for?"

"Coral and amber from Persia, agate from Yuezhi, Huoqi beads from Funan Kingdom, and a pair of animal head agate cups from Persia..."

Hearing Jiamo calmly mentioning those treasures, Yue Zhaoyi smiled a little more sincerely, and then she seemed to think of something and asked, "Why does His Highness think about us so much, I don't know if other palaces have ever chosen ones they like? "

Hearing the implication in these words, why Jiamo didn't understand, looked up at Yue Zhaoyi who was inquiring, and said unhurriedly: "Back to Zhaoyi, just now Concubine Shu has already been to the Lizheng Hall in person. It's-"

As soon as the words fell, Yue Zhaoyi couldn't hold back immediately. As expected, no matter how good things are in this palace, they have to be arranged according to their positions. Anyway, when it comes to her, others will always pick the leftovers.

Thinking of this, the smile on Yue Zhaoyi's face suddenly became colder, but in the face of Zhonggong, she was never as rude as she was in front of Concubine Shu, but she lost a lot of interest just now, so she nodded lightly Said: "Tonight I will accompany His Majesty to attend the palace banquet. I am currently choosing clothes. I am afraid that I will not be able to visit His Highness today. A Rong has always known my preferences, so I will teach her to visit His Highness for me, okay?"

Seeing Yue Zhaoyi pretending to ask, Jiamo didn't show any emotion, but just saluted without being humble or overbearing: "Everything is up to Zhaoyi."

"It's work."

Yue Zhaoyi smiled politely, turned her head to look at He Lianrong and said indifferently: "Arong, you can go now, Your Highness is kind, don't let you wait too long."

Helian Rong nodded respectfully, and handed the comb in her hand to Helena who was beside her.

Seeing that He Lianrong had already walked over, Jiamo didn't wait any longer, and immediately bowed with his hands crossed, and walked out with He Lianrong.

"Zhaoyi—"

Seeing that Jiamo and his party disappeared in the hall, Hong Gu said helplessly: "Now Your Highness is not in good health and is still recuperating, and today I have given you a reward, logically you should go to visit like Concubine Shu. It falls into His Majesty's ears and remembers your generosity."

Hearing Aunt Hong's comforting words, Yue Zhaoyi's lips curled up indifferently, but she never looked at Jiamo and said, "Your Highness is not in good health, but he is quiet, so why should I bother you, let alone , I am not like Concubine Shu, who is used to flattery and flattery."

After finishing speaking, Yue Zhaoyi got up, supported Helena's hand and walked out, looked at the actor standing with bowed head and immediately shouted: "Continue playing music, why did I tell you to stop? Who is this Lingqi Palace listening to?" ?”

Hearing Yue Zhaoyi's words clearly pointing at Sang and scolding Huai, Honggu gradually lowered her head and didn't say anything more.

She knew very well that Emperor Yuan Cheng sent her here just for persuasion and surveillance, as long as Yue Zhaoyi didn't make a big mistake and harm His Majesty's plan, then everything would be fine.

Now she has achieved the utmost benevolence and righteousness, but she has no control over the way forward.

Sensing Hong Gu's silence, Yue Zhaoyi's face finally softened a bit.

No matter how good things are, since she let Shangguan choose the rest, she can't look down on them, so why bother to go after them, it seems that she is a dignified princess who has never seen the world.

Since Concubine Shu is so eager to choose, let her choose. If she wants and likes, she can ask His Majesty directly. It's just a matter of acting like a baby, so why should she look at other people's eyes and accept others' favors.

Here, when He Lianrong cautiously followed the unsmiling Jiamo all the way to the Lizheng Hall, he saw that compared to the Lingqi Hall, although this place was not as luxurious, it had a dignified dignity that could not be ignored.

Seeing that the two walked all the way to the back hall, the maid in front of the hall had already lifted the soft curtain, He Lianrong didn't dare to look up, so she followed Jiamo into the room, and after turning around two doors, she walked to the soft curtain Before him, Jiamo lifted the soft curtain and signaled He Lianrong to come forward. Seeing this, He Lianrong quickly walked in, but when he looked up, he saw that it was not Empress Yang of Zhonggong, but Duan Fang sitting on the soft couch under the window. Princess Yongning, who was on the scene, smiled warmly like the wind at the moment, but it didn't make her feel at ease at all, on the contrary, she became more and more uneasy.

"His Highness is unwell, and has already rested, so he can't come here."

Noticing He Lianrong's careful search, Li Sui picked up the teacup in hand and took a sip, then raised his jaw and motioned to Jiamo: "Jiashang Palace, bring the things up."

As soon as the words fell, Jiamo already knowingly ordered the maid who was waiting outside to bring up the box and the tray. Seeing this, He Lianrong quickly crossed her hands and saluted, and when the maids who entered came out in a file, Helian just walked up cautiously. Before, choose carefully.

However, the moment she saw the box, her expression changed uncontrollably, and she almost sat down.

Because there were a few pieces of jewelry scattered in it, but she couldn't be more familiar with it, so familiar that it almost made her scalp numb and speechless.

(End of this chapter)