Is the emperor cremated today?

The winter morning was covered with a layer of mist, which was dispersed by the dawn sun to reveal the crystal snow on the vast ground. The palace people who got up in the morning swept the snow on the palace road in preparation for the upcoming flower viewing feast.

Xu Miaoyin opened the window in her pajamas. The clear air-conditioning blew away the warmth in the room and made her wake up a little.

Yushu pushed the door open and came in, and saw her standing in front of the window looking into the distance. She ordered the palace people behind her to bring in a set of clothes and accessories, and then took a fox fur cloak from the hanger on the side and brought it to Xu. Miaoyin put it on her after he died.

"God is good. I know that the empress is going to hold a flower viewing party today. It started snowing last night. It stopped when I woke up in the morning. The sun was shining on me and it was very warm."

Xu Miaoyin looked at the snowy scene outside the window, just smiled but said nothing, held Yushu's hand and turned around to go to the clean room.

After washing up, Xu Miaoyin sat in front of the makeup mirror. Yu Qiao walked in at the right time and whispered in Xu Miaoyin's ear. Xu Miaoyin just nodded, and Yu Qiao turned around and went out.

Yushu had just combed Xu Miaoyin's hair and was putting on makeup when someone from the palace came to report that Mr. Zhuang was outside the palace with Marquis Qin Wan. Xu Miaoyin couldn't bear to let her niece get cold, so she quickly invited them in. Mr. Zhuang As soon as she walked in with Ah Wan in hand, Ah Wan, who was wrapped like a snowball, happily threw herself into Xu Miaoyin's arms. Xu Miaoyin looked at her rosy face and touched her little hand, which was warm. Yes, he looked at Mr. Zhuang who was saluting her.

"We are all our own, cousin sister-in-law, there is no need to be formal." After Xu Miaoyin said this, she had someone bring a drum stool over to Mrs. Zhuang.

Mrs. Zhuang was not a shy person, so she smiled and thanked her, then half-sat on the drum stool, and talked to Xu Miaoyin about today's flower viewing banquet.

"This snow adds a bit of artistic conception."

Xu Miaoyin nodded and said: "The plum blossoms in Xiyuan bloomed early this year, so today we can cook in the snow by the stove, enjoy the flowers and make tea."

Xu Miaoyin saw that Mrs. Zhuang's face was covered with makeup, and her lake-blue palace dress made her dignified and majestic. She couldn't tell that she had been ill a few days ago, so she asked: "Is my sister-in-law feeling better? Anyone who heard back. He said that he happened to fall ill on the day I sent the post. If my sister-in-law feels unwell in any way today, please tell me in time."

Mr. Zhuang's smile faded, and there was a flash of discomfort in his eyes, but he still smiled and said: "Ms. Lao is worried about me. I'm fine now. I'm just a little weak. It will take some time to recover."

Xu Miaoyin knew from her expression that she didn't want to talk much, and Yushu had already put on her makeup, so she got up and went behind the screen to change clothes. Mrs. Zhuang took Awan to the side hall to wait.

When we first arrived, many ladies and ladies came to the side hall one after another. Most of them knew each other. After greeting each other, they all followed the rules and waited in the side hall. They whispered about the purpose of today's banquet. Everyone is speculating whether His Majesty will come to the Flower Appreciation Banquet today. After all, the decree for the draft has just been issued, and there is the imperial concubine Zhuyu in front of her. The young ladies in Jade City who have not yet left the imperial court have some expectations in their hearts. His Majesty is young and beautiful. His natural beauty has attracted the attention of many women in the boudoir. If you are lucky today, that will be the best.

The people present had such thoughts, and Mrs. Zhuang, who was familiar with her, couldn't help but come up to ask about it, but she was politely avoided by Zhuang. Everyone saw that Zhuang couldn't find out anything, so they all started chatting. Something else happened.

After a while, palace attendants came and led the ladies from each family to the main hall to salute and greet Xu Miaoyin.

After Xu Miaoyin got dressed, Yushu brought a cup of bird's nest and advised: "Your breakfast is useless, I'd better eat some!"

She would have to meet various ladies and ladies in a while, and there was still some time before the main banquet, so Yushu was afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold on.

Xu Miaoyin knew that she was concerned about her, so she took a few mouthfuls. When the palace attendants came to report that the ladies and ladies of each family had arrived, Xu Miaoyin put on some lipstick and went to the main hall with the support of Yushu.

The ladies and ladies in the main hall did not dare to be presumptuous after being reminded. They all waited in the hall obediently. The hall was extremely quiet for a while.

Not long after, they heard the sound of ringing, and they knew that this was the arrival of the imperial concubine. It was not until Xu Miaoyin sat on the main seat that everyone knelt down to salute and say hello to the imperial concubine until the female officer in the palace sang. Everyone stood up one after another, but they all stood respectfully with their eyebrows lowered.

Xu Miaoyin said with a smile: "The plum blossoms in Xiyuan bloomed early this year, so I invite you to come and enjoy them together. It snowed last night, which made the scenery more interesting. Since everyone is here, let's move to Xiyuan." , cooking snow and making tea is also an elegant thing." Everyone thanked them one after another, and waited for Xu Miaoyin to get up, and then followed Xu Miaoyin to Xiyuan.

Yuqiao in Xiyuan had already prepared everything. She was just waiting for everyone to sit down. After everyone sat down, they found that not only were charcoal fires lit around them, but also exquisite and small hand stoves were prepared for everyone. Such carefulness and thoughtfulness made everyone I felt that the imperial concubine was not as domineering as the rumors said, and her way of dealing with others made her feel like a spring breeze, so she felt that she was an amiable and respectable person. Gradually, everyone who was still a little restrained could speak freely in front of Xu Miaoyin. , everyone began to secretly take a look at this noble concubine who was the most favored harem queen.

Xu Miaoyin has a beautiful appearance, but since she was a child, she has helped her father take care of things. She usually wears accessories more conservatively, which gradually weakens her beauty. But today she is wearing a red and white dress. The palace attire and makeup also highlight the advantages of the facial features, especially the pair of peach blossom eyes, coupled with the flower pattern on the forehead, which makes it even more charming and charming. Just like the plum blossoms after the fresh snow, they are gorgeous with a bit of coldness. But there is a softness to it.

The imperial concubine is so beautiful, no wonder His Majesty, who has not been around women for a long time, is so favored by her, and even does some ridiculous things for her.

This may be the curse of beauty!

However, how long can Israel serve people?Otherwise, why would His Majesty order a draft of women to enter the palace?

Thinking of this, everyone had different expressions and had their own calculations in mind.

Xu Miaoyin didn't care what everyone thought. She was feeding Ah Wan with snacks. Ah Wan took two bites, then shook her head and said, "Aunt, I'm not a child anymore. You treat me like a child."

Seeing her serious expression, Xu Miaoyin also respected her wishes and stopped feeding her, letting her play with Xiao Lin while Yu Hua and Yu Qin watched.

Zhuang's seat was located on the right side of Xu Miaoyin. When she saw the two children going to play, she looked at Xu Miaoyin, who had always looked calm. She was actually very confused. Looking at the posture of the imperial concubine, it seemed that she was not doing it for His Majesty. The talent show girls seem to be just admiring flowers.

Have they all got it wrong?

In confusion, she heard Xu Miaoyin say: "You are so young, why do you need to be trapped in this deep palace just for a man?"

Mr. Zhuang glanced at the ladies who were gathering in twos and threes to enjoy the flowers and laugh, and then turned to look at Xu Miaoyin. She was still drinking the tea in her hand with a calm expression, as if the words she just said were just a whisper.

She was about to say something to Xu Miaoyin when she heard an official singing, "Your Majesty is here, kneel down!"

As the official sang, Xiao Qi, who was wearing a big cloak, came in front of everyone. Everyone knelt down and worshiped. Xiao Qi came directly in front of Xu Miaoyin, helped Xu Miaoyin who was about to salute, and said in a soft voice: "They all say How many times have it passed that you don’t need to salute me?”

After saying that, he took Xu Miaoyin's hand and sat on the main seat. The internal officer Zhu Weng signaled, and then he started singing, and everyone stood up.

Xiao Qi then said: "Everyone just continue to enjoy the flowers."

Although the emperor asked everyone to continue, the banquet was full of people from the boudoir, and they all returned to their places regardless of their own desires.

Chen Fengling, who was following Xiao Qi, went to Zhuang's seat to sit with her. After everyone was seated, Zhuang asked her husband in a low voice, "Why are you here, Your Majesty?"

Chen Fengling glanced at Xiao Qi and the two of them, and whispered: "It's such a big fight, why don't you come to support the imperial concubine?"