The Six Palaces of Favorites: The Black-bellied Emperor's Cold Concubine

Chapter 876
But today, Qingchen is no longer that little nobleman who only seeks to protect herself in everything. She has long been accustomed to these conspiracies in the palace.After experiencing so many life-and-death games, no matter what kind of tricks she faces, she can keep her heart as deep as water, and respond to all changes with the same attitude.

Since the queen wants her to pay her respects, let's go. By the way, I also want to see how the always virtuous queen will deal with her in front of everyone.
Since the queen wanted to find fault, she naturally would not automatically hand over the handle to her. Early the next morning, she dragged her sick body, washed up early, and took Yun Lan to Chengkun Palace.

In the early morning of October, there was already a thin layer of frost on the roof tiles. Many flowers and plants in the imperial garden bowed their heads under the pressure of the wind and frost, and some of them fell down because of the cold weather before they withered. On the ground, the still green leaves were covered with a layer of crystal clear frost, which looked miserable.

Sitting in the warm sedan chair, Qingchen could still clearly see the white air he exhaled, showing how cold the weather was.

When they arrived at Chengkun Palace, Yun Lan carefully helped her get off the sedan chair and entered Jiaofang Hall. Ye Changzai was no longer qualified to come to pay her respects in this place. Without seeing her familiar figure, Qingchen felt a little lonely inexplicably.

A charcoal basin was burning in the Queen's Jiaofang Hall, and the fragrant lily fragrance was burning in the half-person-high gilt phoenix peony-patterned copper tripod in the corner, and the light smoke curled up, creating a warm and sweet fragrance in the room.The furniture in the room hasn't been changed much, but all the furnishings are more luxurious than before, bead curtains, colored curtains, jade and gold vases, all showing the noble status of the empress.

The Jiaofang Hall was empty and quiet for a long time, but once the queen sat on the phoenix chair again, it was still as lively and warm as in the past, even better than before, but I don’t know how long this splendor can last?

Qingchen went straight to his seat and sat down. He took off the begonia-colored Liuyunzhuanzhu cloak on his body and handed it to Yunlan beside him, and then a little girl came to serve tea.

When she sat down, she saw two beauties with pink faces and smiling faces. They came forward and said, "My concubine pays her respects to Concubine Chen, and she is auspicious."

Although she knew that in this draft, the daughters of six ministers' families entered the palace, and before Qingchen had rewarded them according to palace rules and etiquette, she never had the chance to meet them, so she didn't know who these two were.

"You two sisters, please get up, this is in the empress's palace, there is no need to be so polite to me."

Qingchen looked at the two of them carefully, and saw one of them with a melon-shaped face, delicate features and a slender figure, wearing a rose-red gold hibiscus-pattern palace dress, and a complicated snake bun, with a golden flower on his forehead, and his hair She was wearing an exquisite beaded hairpin inlaid with emerald green grass headworms and a few red plum and gold silk hollowed-out pearl flowers. The rouge was not too rich, and the delicate makeup made her small face as beautiful as the peach blossoms of Sanchun, and the color of the clothes was also beautiful. She is very gorgeous and festive, which is very suitable for her status as a newcomer entering the palace.

The other looks lighter and more elegant, with a slightly plump figure, wearing a jade-colored embroidered skirt with folded branches and flowers, peach cheeks and apricot face, eyebrows like emerald feathers, an ordinary lily bun, and a pair of tired silk skirts on her head. Luan holds the longevity fruit gold hairpin, and several jade hairpins inlaid with emeralds, a pair of large and round pearl earrings on her ears, and a jadeite double-button bracelet wrapped in silk on her wrist.Although this attire looked elegant and unique, the jewelry was simple but valuable, and did not lose the dignity of her daughter in the slightest.

Seeing that Qingchen just looked at the two of them like this but didn't speak, the one in the bright clothes obviously wanted to be smarter, so he hurriedly said: "The concubine is Lin Wanyi from Qionghua Palace, and this elder sister is Qin Wanyi from Changle Palace .”

"It turned out to be the two of you. The empress is dignified and elegant, and sister Lin's temperament is very similar to the empress. It is true that the Lin family has beautiful women."

Although the words were extremely perfunctory, Qingchen's tone was extremely sincere. Lin Yafu was slightly ashamed, and she lowered her head with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, I'm so proud of you. When it comes to the beauty of these harem sisters, there are not many who can do it." Compared with the beauty of the empress, the empress was ill before, and the concubines had no chance to see the beauty of the empress, but seeing it now, I really feel a little ashamed."

Qingchen curled his lips slightly, and said in a hoarse voice: "My sister is beautiful, and she also looks very lively, how can a person like me, who has been ill for a long time, compare to it?"

Qin Wanyi, who was at the side, heard that her voice was not good, so she hurriedly picked up the teacup beside her and said, "Your Majesty's body hasn't recovered yet, why don't you drink a cup of tea to moisten your throat?"

In the early morning, I quickly took it over and said: "Thank you, sister Qin, for your thoughtfulness. For some reason, when I see you, I always feel that my sister is like a jade hibiscus plant on the water. pick people."

Qin Yuyan also lowered her head and smiled and said, "Your Majesty's words, I dare not be a concubine. The appearance of a concubine like a willow, if the emperor does not dislike it, it is the blessing of the concubine's previous life."

"Sister is too self-effacing. If you were like a willow, I wouldn't even dare to come out to meet people." Qingchen lowered his head to drink tea, but his mind was spinning, thinking that the Zanying family should not be underestimated. No matter how dissatisfied, but at this time, the Qin and Lin families will still send women to the palace, and some things are beyond the emperor's will.

It's just that these two people are obviously much smarter than Qin Wanrong back then, and those who know how to restrain their edge often mean that they are more difficult to deal with.

"You two sisters, please go back and sit down."

The three of them were exchanging pleasantries when they heard talking and laughing outside, and then they saw Concubine Ning walking in with all the concubines.Concubine Ning supported Lan Yan's hand and sat down, then carefully looked at Qing Chen's face and asked: "Concubine Chen's body hasn't healed yet, why don't you take a good rest? No matter how strict the palace rules are, you can't lose your humanity." , you dragged your sick body early in the morning to pay respects to the empress, the empress has always treated her sisters virtuously, if I see you like this later, I might feel so distressed."

Concubine Ning's voice was not too low, which attracted everyone to look at them. Qing Chen was already in a bad mood, and he was really tired after talking to Qin Lin for a while. He wanted to pick up Ning Concubine. Concubine's words, who knew that before she could speak, she felt her throat sore and unbearable, and she couldn't help coughing violently first.

Concubine Ning hurriedly got up and brought the tea herself, and said, "Quick, take a sip of tea and press it down. I have the best loquat and pears here, which can relieve cough and moisten lungs. I will send some to you later."

"Thank you, Concubine Ning." Qing Chen took the teacup and swallowed it slowly, feeling better.

She knew that Concubine Ning's words just now were intended for everyone to listen to, and they were nothing more than satirizing the empress's fake mercy. Yesterday, the empress sent someone to her palace to spread the word. After going all over the harem, who would believe that the empress would take pity on her now?
(End of this chapter)