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

Chapter 964 Birthday (20)
Qingchen opened the envelope and looked at it carefully, and smiled while reading: "She said in the letter that the trip was safe, because she was a few days late because she was greedy for the scenery along the way, everything is settled now, so we don't have to worry about it. The following is some babbling words for Qinxue, in case she is not familiar with the errands in the house, and also asked me to greet you and Yunlan on her behalf, and said that she brought back a small gift for the three of you."

Yun Lan said with a smile: "This girl really can't do anything about her. She still can't suppress her restless temper in the palace. Now she's out, I don't know what it's like. This servant thinks that Su Yue is also easy to talk to. It's up to her, I'm afraid she has the final say on everything about the two of us's little days."

Qingchen nodded in relief, "That's the way it is. I can rest assured that there is someone who can follow her and love her."

Seeing that it was still time, he said again: "Tomorrow is the emperor's birthday, I want to make him a special birthday cake, you all come to help."

Yun Lan hurriedly asked Qinxue to come in with water to wash her hands, "Your Majesty wants to cook by herself, so let the servants help?"

Qing Chen wiped his hands with a handkerchief and said, "Okay, since there are so many guests here, I will naturally make a bigger one. Without your help, I'm afraid I'll be busy until dawn."

She was busy in the small kitchen, and Chang Xi took a chance to quietly go to her side and whisper: "Your Majesty ordered the servant to go out of the palace to find someone, but when the servant went, the person had already left. The shop owner said that the person left a message and said I have some business to leave for a few days, I didn't say when I'll be back, I just said what the empress told me, he will remember it, please rest assured, the empress."

Qingchen was worried about Xie Jinxuan, and asked Chang Xi to go out to see how he was doing, but unexpectedly, he was in vain.No matter what he did, as long as he remembered her words, he nodded and said, "I see, as long as he is safe."

The lights in Duanyang Palace were brightly lit for most of the night, and a big three-layer cake was finally made. Of course, people at this time call this kind of cake birthday cake.In any case, she still has a sense of accomplishment.

Xiao Jun had already sent someone to pass the word, saying that she would not come over tonight because of the busy government affairs, and asked her to rest earlier.Qingchen knew that tomorrow morning he would receive congratulations from all the officials in the court hall, and then he would formally receive envoys from various countries, then there would be a luncheon, and there would be a family banquet in the evening.Naturally, many things have to be dealt with in advance.

Qingchen thought of Xiao Jue's comments on Murong Shaocheng again, and felt heavy in her heart. In fact, she had already felt that that person was not as simple as she saw on the surface. If he couldn't live in harmony in the future, he must be a strong enemy. Strong neighbors always let People feel threatened.

When it comes to governing the country, Xiao Jun will never lose to any wise and talented monarch in history. However, sometimes the most terrifying thing is not the king, but the corrupt system of the court. To carry out decrees that enrich the country and benefit the people, even if the best policy cannot be implemented, what can he do?

But fortunately, Xiao Jun is only 25 years old this year. He is a man who is most energetic and in his prime of life. He has great ambitions to clear away all obstacles. As long as those moths are eliminated, Daqian will inevitably appear under his management. In a peaceful and prosperous world, Qingchen has always had confidence in him, but he just breaks first and then establishes. The process of breaking is dangerous and painful, and she is really worried.

But no matter what, she will stand by his side, it's no big deal, the worst thing is to accompany him to die for the country.

After washing up and going to bed, she fell asleep as soon as her head touched the pillow. She seemed to feel that Yun Lan woke her up softly not long after she lay down, and it was time to get up and pay her respects to the queen.

Qingchen hesitated for a moment, but followed the emperor's wishes, and put on the bright red imperial concubine dress, wearing a phoenix hairpin, a jade belt, and Shu brocade pearl shoes.After everything was tidied up, looking at the woman in the mirror, bright, noble, and dignified, Qingchen felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.Such a red color made her a little unaccustomed, and even felt a little strange to herself.

Qinxue clapped her hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty will definitely make everyone envious today. Even if the empress wears a court dress, it may not be as majestic as your Majesty wearing this dress."

Sometimes unintentional words are more thought-provoking. What she said was majesty, not beauty. It turns out that at some point, the external things have been quietly replaced by the spiritual temperament exuded from the inside after thousands of tempering.It's hard to say what it is, but it just feels different.

Yun Lan reminded softly at the side: "Your Majesty, it's time to go out. Today is a good day for the Emperor. This morning, the Emperor will go to the Queen's Palace first to accept the congratulations from the concubines. If you go late, the Empress may be killed by the Empress." to blame."

Qingchen smiled slightly, and led Yunlan and Jinxiu out, "Then let's go, don't let the queen pick my fault at this time."

She wasn't late, it was just that the others came early.When Qingchen entered the Jiaofang Hall, all the concubines had already gathered together, the emperor was discussing something with the empress, the empress smiled and nodded from time to time in agreement.

Qingchen passed the crowd abruptly, not paying any attention to the uncontrollable exclamation of some people behind him.Even the queen couldn't help being stunned when she saw her dress.

I had expected that it would be like this when I appeared in Jiaofang Hall, Qingchen walked in front of the emperor gently and calmly, knelt down respectfully, and performed three prostrations and nine prostrations, "The concubine congratulates the emperor on his birthday, and may the emperor live forever Long live long live."

Then he turned to pay respects to the queen, "The concubine pays respects to the empress empress, empress empress Jin An."

The queen looked at the dress on her body with a stiff face, and was so shocked that she didn't know what to say.Even Concubine Ning, who was always calm, suddenly frowned.

The concubines and concubines under the seat had different expressions, they looked at each other with astonishment on their faces.

The emperor just didn't notice, ignored everyone's reaction, and said in a gentle voice: "Be flat."

Qingchen bowed again, "Thank you, Your Majesty, empress." Then she stood up and returned to her seat.

The empress's originally ruddy face looked a little pale at this moment, and her expression was not very good. The incident happened so suddenly that the emperor never even mentioned it to her. Even if the emperor wanted to grant a reward, shouldn't he discuss it with her as the empress first? ?

Finally, the queen asked again: "Your Majesty, is the dress worn by Concubine Chen's younger sister a new one? It's very beautiful. It can be seen that the people in the wire room have put a lot of thought into it."

The queen didn't ask deeply, as long as she opened her mouth about some things, the emperor would definitely understand what she meant, there was really no need to say it too bluntly.

Sure enough, the emperor laughed and said: "Earlier, the Empress Dowager intended to make Concubine Chen a noble concubine, but she was delayed due to various reasons. Now I also want to give her a favor, but I am afraid that she will refuse, so I directly ordered the secretary to do it." The dress is delivered, does the empress think this dress is suitable for Concubine Chen to wear?"

(End of this chapter)