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Chapter 595 Meng Zhao meets Concubine Jianing
It has long been an open secret that the emperor likes talented women.

But everyone was very interested at first and studied poetry for a few days. Later, the emperor's chariot went on a personal expedition, and his temper became colder.

Now it is discovered that the rule of sleeping is to give priority to those who understand poetry and be literate. Everyone is reluctant but has to pick up the manuscript and continue to memorize it one by one. It turned out that I hadn’t touched it for a month and had forgotten everything, which was equivalent to not memorizing it. Just have to start from scratch again.

There are also those who are too arrogant and don't care about this matter at all. They find that others have started to recite the text and they haven't gotten the teaching materials yet.

Some people heard that Jiang Yuebai organized the palace people to learn to recite the emperor's poems every morning and evening, and his voice was so loud that they could be heard clearly even outside the courtyard. Simply ask your palace servants to listen to the corner and learn two songs in the morning and evening.

Some people also heard that Jiang promised to give private lessons in Ning'an Palace. Regardless of whether they asked Jiang to agree or came directly to the door, they were declined with the excuse that "Concubine Jianing has not had a good rest recently. She prefers peace and quiet and needs to rest." Thank you at the door.

If asked why Jiang promised to give a small class alone, he said that he just got along well and came to chat and talk, so he spread the rumors.

But today, the door of Ning'an Palace was opened as an exception.

Meng Zhaoyi and two personal maids came to visit with gifts.

Meng Zhaoyi felt very unbalanced as soon as she entered Ning'an Palace.

The small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, green bamboos and osmanthus are all modeled after Suzhou gardens and are so exquisite that they cannot be compared to the Changchun Palace where I live.

The most important thing is, why should she live in a palace alone, but she wants three people to live in a palace.

When Jiang Yuebai saw Meng Zhaoyi walking towards her, she was shocked by her beauty and temperament.

This is a real life picture. She is not the kind of beauty who has undergone plastic surgery and uses various shocking makeup techniques as well as modern filters and skin resurfacing technology as seen on TV.

Purely natural, pollution-free, celebrity face.

As for the temperament of being born in a noble family, it is absolutely impossible to show it in a picture. It is a natural expression of a long-term pampered life.

It can be said that beauty comes from the bones, and the temperament comes from the extraordinary.

After being in the palace for so long, Shen Shixi ranks first in terms of appearance alone. But in terms of overall score, the woman in front of me is definitely the most outstanding.

At a certain moment, Jiang Yuebai felt a little ashamed of himself, and couldn't help but admired sincerely,

"It's a long way to welcome a distinguished guest. Sister Meng is truly the most beautiful woman in the world. Only after meeting you today do I know what the four rumored beauties should look like."

Meng Zhaoyi secretly sighed in her heart, this Concubine Jianing was extraordinary. The calm and calm demeanor in this scene is not ordinary. Although Ye Suhua came from a family of Minister of Household Affairs, he was completely incomparable to the woman in front of him.

He saluted gracefully: "Sister, I am so complimentary. I saw my sister today, which makes me feel ashamed and admire her. It turns out that Concubine Jianing, who saved the country and the people, was like this in the book."

Jiang Yuebai pursed her lips and smiled, "My sister makes me feel so good that I feel a little embarrassed. But in terms of beauty, how can I compare with my sister?"

He turned to Xia Zhi and told Xia Zhi, "Xia Zhi, serve tea to Empress Zhaoyi and bring some melon and fruit drinks to relieve the heat."

Meng Zhaoyi took the initiative to ask about Jiang Yuebai's physical condition and congratulated her. Jiang Yuebai also politely asked Meng Zhao whether he was comfortable with entering the palace and how he felt.

The first time we met, it was just a simple greeting and a familiar face. Neither side expected the other to have anything substantive to say.

As for Jiang Yuebai's physical condition and when she will recover, that was a press release that she and Jiang Yu discussed. Naturally, she knew it by heart and was not afraid to talk about it with others.

After saying this, Meng Zhaoyi sighed again at the exquisiteness and elegance of Ning'an Palace. Jiang Yuebai recalled the scenery of Taorui Palace with emotion. By the way, he recommended to Meng Zhaoyi the beauty of boating and admiring lotuses in the Imperial Garden in summer. .

Meng Zhaoyi happened to have just been boating on the lake with the emperor, and she enthusiastically shared with Jiang Yuebai the interesting things about being with the emperor.

Jiang Yuebai listened with great interest and often showed a knowing smile.

During this process, Meng Zhaoyi had been quietly observing Jiang Yuebai. She was surprised to find that Jiang Yuebai was very calm, as if he was listening to something that had nothing to do with him.

In fact, Jiang Yuebai did think so. She is interested in interesting things like boating, rowing, and picking lotus flowers and leaves. Because of those carefree and free days in Jiangnan.

"You can pick lotuses in the south of the Yangtze River. There are fields of lotus leaves. Fish play among the lotus leaves."

At a certain moment, the scene of Han Ziqian standing by the lotus pond playing the flute in white clothes appeared in her mind.

He instantly forced himself back to reality, let his soul return to his body, and continued to chat with Meng Zhaoyi carelessly.

Meng Zhaoyi smiled brightly: "Many people say that the harem is sinister. I think it is a first-class place. Otherwise, I would not have met such a fairy-like and interesting person like my sister."

Jiang Yuebai also had a smile on her face: "A beauty like my sister with a noble birth and stunning appearance will naturally be favored by the emperor when she comes to the palace. She is like a fish in water and gets everything she wants. It's not like me, who has a hard time climbing up and always feels like walking on thin ice. "

Meng Zhaoyi was surprised by Jiang Yuebai's frankness. She was stunned for a few seconds before coming back to her senses and smiling sweetly, "I didn't expect my sister to be such a frank and interesting person. It's so late to meet me. I wonder if I am lucky enough to be friends with my sister." "

Jiang Yuebai pursed his lips and smiled, "Welcome to come and sit more often. You may have the same temperament and temperament. Being friends is not enough, you have to be confidants."

Set an anchor point in the other party's mind in advance, manage expectations, and reduce subconscious hostility.

Meng Zhaoyi was stunned for a moment. Jiang Yuebai's boldness was completely beyond her expectation, "Of course."

No wonder there are so many people saying that Concubine Jianing is a brave and brave woman, and she unconsciously becomes more curious about the woman in front of her.

After the melon and fruit snacks were served, Jiang Yuebai asked Meng Zhaoyi to relieve herself, then ordered Li Chun to smash walnuts on the spot.

The crisp bangs made Meng Zhao feel a little guilty and timid.

Of course Jiang Yuebai did it on purpose.

This is a kind of male sequential thinking, which establishes a psychological advantage in advance and makes the proud object feel frightened, which is a bit of a deterrent.

And this sense of sequence is very important, as it determines others' attitudes toward you and your future status.

Lichun smashed the walnuts and put them on a small plate. Jiang Yuebai grabbed a handful and ate them one by one. It felt very satisfying.

Jiang Yuebai's hands were as white and smooth as jade, very smooth and slender. Meng Zhaoyi was particularly envious. She has a pretty face and is not fat at all. But the hands are chubby, the palms and backs are full of flesh, and the fingers are short and blunt, not slender enough.

Seeing Meng Zhaoyi staring at her hands, Jiang Yuebai smiled calmly, "Sister, try it. Freshly peeled, it's particularly delicious. I heard that eating this helps your brain. I've eaten some recently, and my brain has indeed improved a bit." After a while, Lichun brought two bowls of bird's nest, white fungus, and sugar water.

Jiang Yuebai asked Meng Zhaoyi if she wanted to try it, and she could choose any bowl. Since it is optional, it means it is not poisonous. But Meng Zhaoyi was cautious and did not drink.

Jiang Yuebai took a bowl and drank by himself.

Meng Zhaoyi is a smart person, so he naturally knows that this is the meaning of seeing off guests. After chatting for a few more words, he left a gift and took the initiative to say goodbye.

After Meng Zhaoyi returned to the palace, she lay on the imperial concubine's couch and chatted with Chanjuan, "This Concubine Jianing is not simple."

"What's not simple anymore?" Chanjuan asked curiously.

"Smart, thoughtful, with good taste, and a pattern that others don't have."

Meng Zhaoyi is clearly aware of the pressure she exerts on others. This is a natural result of growing up in the Prime Minister's Mansion since childhood.

Most ordinary people will habitually praise the superior and suppress the inferior, bully the weak and fear the strong.

In the face of pressure, they will panic, say the wrong things, and do the wrong things. And yet he is arrogant and arrogant in front of those who are inferior to him. It is difficult to have the ability to look straight, because it requires confidence, and this confidence comes from confidence and structure.

It is not easy for Jiang Yuebai to be both humble and arrogant on the outside without being pretentious.

When communicating with her, I was not disrupted by sudden questions and was always able to keep both parties' faces in a tactful manner. This shows that the other party is very smart and has strong adaptability.

She would arrogantly thank guests behind closed doors every day, but receive herself with a high standard, which shows that this woman has discernment and knows how to make choices.

Qingying said disdainfully: "The pattern? What kind of pattern can a merchant girl have? Knocking walnuts in front of distinguished guests."

Meng Zhaoyi shook her head and showed displeasure: "Qingying, don't talk nonsense. This is not the prime minister's palace. You have to be careful. How dare you, a maid, look down on the queen of the throne? I don't even dare to look down on her. It’s not easy to reach a high position, you must have something unique of your own.”

"My lady taught me a lesson, but this servant is ignorant." Qingying immediately came to his senses and knelt down to admit her mistake.

Meng Zhaoyi did not care about her, and looked coldly: "It is a taboo to underestimate the enemy at any time."

After a pause, she said thoughtfully, "Concubine Jianing didn't serve other snacks. She served whole walnuts and smashed them open in front of my face to show me clearly that she had no intention of harming me. The same thing she said to me. A pun intended. Reminds me to be more thoughtful.”

Qingying blurted out, "She is worthy of it! She is so overestimating her abilities."

Meng Zhao said coldly: "Qingying."

Qingying swallowed the words sarcastically.

Chanjuan asked curiously, "Miss, what is unique about Concubine Jianing? Her appearance is far worse than the empress."

Meng Zhaoyi thought for a while and said, "Maybe it's the charlatanism in her."

It also feels like it’s not quite accurate.

what is it then?

She seemed unable to articulate this unique thing for a moment.

Qingying added, "I heard from Madam that she first attracted the Emperor's attention because she could recite poems and compose poems, and could exchange poems with the Emperor."

Speaking of this, Meng Zhaoyi wanted to vomit blood.

That’s all I can recite a few poems that fit the occasion. It is too difficult to be able to use it skillfully and write poems and poems by yourself.

Seeing Meng Zhaoyi's expression change, Chanjuan knew that Qingying had said something wrong again, and she would not open the pot.

Chanjuan hurriedly comforted her young lady: "Being able to recite poems and compose poems is nothing. Being a queen doesn't depend on who can recite poems well. The young lady will be the queen in the future. So what if she can write poems? Her legs are weak. Damn it. How could the emperor like someone who is not good enough?"

Qingying realized that she had said the wrong thing again, and immediately said, "Sister Chanjuan is right. Even if she tried her best to climb to the concubine position, her whole family is dead and she has no support. Now it's Lying on the bed, I still have leg problems. The only thing I can hope for is that the baby in my belly won’t make a big difference.”

When Meng Zhaoyi mentioned children, she thought of Zhen Jieyu. Rumor has it that she is four or five months pregnant and is being closely protected by the emperor.

I remembered what my mother said: "The child in Zhen Jieyu's belly must never be born."

Jiang Yuebai's child has no hope of being established as a prince. But Zhen Jieyu, as the daughter of the emperor's tutor, can do it.

Although Meng Zhao thought so in his heart, he kept it to himself and would not tell anyone.

She looked solemn, "If Zhen Jieyu did not give birth to a prince, but Concubine Jianing gave birth to a prince, that would be noble."

Chanjuan: "Don't worry, Master. There is no such coincidence in the world. Besides, whether she can give birth or not is a question. The emperor has not had a child for so many years."

Qingying echoed: "Just like the late emperor only left three sons in the end."

Chanjuan glared at Qingying because Qingying said the wrong thing again.

Before entering the palace, Madam had told her that the recent rebellion was a sensitive matter that could not be mentioned and should not be tolerated.

Qingying also immediately remembered Madam Xie's words, knowing that she was wrong, she lowered her eyes and said, "Miss, I am wrong again."

Meng Zhaoyi was extremely serious, "It doesn't matter if you say this inside the house. Outside, you have to keep your mouth shut. You'd rather not say anything than be outed."

Before entering the palace, my mother analyzed that Zhen Jieyu and the next three people who entered the palace were the real rivals with family backgrounds. The person most likely to compete with her for the position of queen is Zhen Jieyu, followed by Xie Zhili.

It was suggested that after some observation and contact, she would see if there was any chance of making acquaintance with Concubine Jianing, and take advantage of the opportunity of entering the palace first to win over her.

But her father also comforted her. No matter what, she is a noble daughter-in-law of the Hou family, and she has the support of the Hou family at all times. If Concubine Jianing refuses to give her face and refuses to eat the toast, then she will be given a fine drink.

Judging from today's visit, Concubine Jianing is quite honorable. Sure enough, as dad said, she is a very smart woman.

(End of this chapter)