The favored imperial concubine

Chapter 56

Since Kangxi had already ordered Li Dequan to beat the imperial chef, all the meals that appeared in front of Nian Xilan in the past few days were the sour and light taste that she liked.And in every meal, those dishes that Nian Xilan has never taken a bite of, or that Nian Xilan frowned slightly after taking a bite, will be carefully recorded by Fang Wan, and they will be copied from Nian Xilan's recipe Excluded from the middle, she will never appear in front of Nian Xilan until her appetite changes.

Nanny Sun and Mu Jin, who had just been sent by Kangxi to serve Nian Xilan, respected Nian Xilan very much.Since Kangxi did not hide Mu Jin's ability from Nian Xilan, Nian Xilan would ask Mu Jin to serve her every meal.With Sun Nanny's reminder and Mu Jin's inspection, Nian Xilan also felt a lot more relieved, except that she still felt a little nauseous when she woke up every morning, but she never vomited when eating.

Although Kangxi was busy with government affairs, he still kept his promise. After three or five days, he refurbished and decorated the Yikun Palace, and personally checked the Qingtian Supervisor, carefully selected an auspicious day suitable for moving the palace, and then let Nian Xilan move in. Yikun Palace.

Walking into Yikun Palace again, Nian Xilan felt mixed feelings.Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar palace in front of him, Nian Xilan's delicate and beautiful eyes could not help showing a little confusion.

Kangxi took Nian Xilan's hand, and took her to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yikun Palace while strolling in the courtyard.When he reached the small piece of fragrant plum grove behind the main hall, Kangxi picked a red plum in full bloom with great interest and sent it to Nian Xilan.

Nian Xilan held this gorgeous red plum, and suddenly recalled that she was heartbroken because of Fu Pei's death at that time, and she was crying secretly while looking at the plum blossom forest in the main hall all day long. Yinzhen was busy with government affairs all day long, and was very upset because of the Baye Party, so naturally she didn't have the heart to come to Yikun Palace to comfort her.

Therefore, for Nian Xilan, this plum blossom forest not only has no beauty at all, but is also full of sad and lonely memories.

Kangxi saw that Nian Xilan was staring blankly at the red plum in her hand, and she was a little lost. She not only smiled and asked: "Is this red plum so beautiful that it fascinates you? Why is the whole person a little dazed?" Do you look dumbfounded?"

Nian Xilan heard that Kangxi admired Hongmei, and suddenly remembered that Kangxi's biological mother, Empress Xiao Kangzhang, lived in Yikun Palace during her lifetime.It is said that Empress Xiaokangzhang only loves plum blossoms, so after Kangxi ascended the throne, she planted this small plum blossom forest for her mother in Yikun Palace.

It is precisely because of the influence of Empress Xiao Kangzhang that Kangxi has always had a soft spot for plum blossoms.Kangxi, who is good at painting, is even better at painting plum blossoms.However, Kangxi only painted the picture of red plums and proud snow for Empress Xiaokangzhang in his life, and burned this picture in front of the coffin of Empress Xiaokangzhang on the day of Empress Xiaokangzhang's life sacrifice, expressing his longing for her.

Nian Xilan also heard that many concubines and concubines in the harem, in order to win Kangxi's favor, planted a few plum blossoms next to their bedroom, or hung a few paintings about plum blossoms in the bedroom, so as to show themselves He has a noble character and has a tacit understanding with Kangxi.Even the concubines graciously sent the plum blossom screens, purses, fan covers and other items embroidered by themselves to express their affection to Kangxi. However, after receiving them, Kangxi only praised them casually, but never wore them.

Nian Xilan's heart suddenly moved, and she had a very bold idea.

Empress Xiao Kangzhang had never been favored by Emperor Shunzhi in her life, and could only live a lonely and desolate life in the harem.She knew very well that she had no one to rely on in this changing and frightening harem, so she could only work hard to strengthen herself.Perhaps this is the real reason why Empress Xiaokangzhang likes the plum blossoms that bloom alone in winter and are in full bloom in the snow.

Thinking of this, Nian Xilan suddenly raised her head to look at Kangxi, and asked quietly: "Everyone in the palace knows that the emperor loves plum blossoms the most, is this true?"

Kangxi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course it's true. Could it be, don't you like plum blossoms?"

Nian Xilan turned her head and stared at the astonishingly beautiful plum blossom forest in front of her, smiled, and sighed softly: "Plum blossoms are naturally extremely beautiful, especially this plum blossom forest planted by the emperor himself is even more breathtakingly beautiful. I know that many concubines in the palace love plum blossoms just like the emperor. However, I don’t like plum blossoms. For some reason, I always think plum blossoms are beautiful and youthful, but they are lonely flowers. In contrast, my concubine I prefer lively peach blossoms."

As Nian Xilan spoke, she took Kangxi's warm palm, rubbed it against her cheek, and murmured: "The emperor doesn't know, I'm a concubine, but I'm actually afraid of being lonely..."

When Kangxi just heard that Nian Xilan bluntly said that she didn't like plum blossoms, she was a little angry for a moment.However, when he heard Nian Xilan say that plum blossoms are lonely flowers, Kangxi couldn't help being stunned.

Kangxi stiffened, carefully recalling the expression on his mother's face when she was alive when she looked at the plum blossom forest, and suddenly realized that the expression on her mother's face at that time was loneliness.

Yes, loneliness.Deep to the bone, accompanied by unspeakable sadness...

Kangxi fell into the dusty past and couldn't extricate himself from it. It wasn't until Nian Xilan took his hand and gently touched his cheek that Kangxi came back to his senses because of the cool and delicate touch on his hand.

Kangxi stared at Nian Xilan with a smile on his face and worried eyes, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Everyone praises plum blossoms for their perseverance, nobleness, and unique youth, but why do you think plum blossoms are actually lonely flowers?"

Nian Xilan looked directly into Kangxi's eyes boldly, and slowly explained: "Although I don't read many books, I know that many famous poets have written many poems chanting plum blossoms. However, I am not Men, so I don’t understand why they love plum blossoms. However, for women like concubines, they always look forward to being lucky enough to marry a husband who loves them. The concubine is Si Luo, and she is willing to entrust Qiao Mu. If there is no arbor to rely on, then you can try to make yourself strong, take root in fertile soil, and try to grow branches."

When Nian Xilan said this, she suddenly choked up, shook her head and sighed with red eyes: "Your Majesty, you shouldn't spoil me so much! You let me get used to your pampering and love, and let me heal." Fear of being alone and lonely... It's all your fault! I wasn't like this in the first place... How did you let me get used to those lonely days in the future? It's all your fault..."

(End of this chapter)