little wife

Chapter 64

Concubine Mei's surname is Zhao, and the Zhao family is the founding father of Gaozu. The Zhao family is rich and noble, with luxuriant branches and leaves, and countless clan members. Several of them are outstanding people and hold important positions in the court.Concubine Mei's grandfather, Zhao Jian, is one of the best. He was an official in three dynasties, assisted three generations of emperors, from an official to a grand master, and had countless disciples.And Zhao Jian's cousin, Zhao Fu Yong, won the three armies and was bestowed by the late emperor as a general of hussars. Not as good as Zhao Fu, when he came to Emperor Shenghe, he was made a Taiwei by virtue of his father's shadow, and commanded the military power in the Gyeonggi area.

This Taiwei is very subtle, nominally commanding all the Imperial Army, Habayashi Army and other military powers in the Gyeonggi area. However, each army has its own generals, and there is Emperor Shenghe. Zhao Bin is almost in name only. The thriving two families became Zhao Jian's dominant family.

Maybe this is the reason why Zhao Daiyun was unwilling to dormant and coveted the phoenix position instead.

Ning Luo entered the palace according to the decree, and only brought four leaves with her, feeling inexplicably uneasy.She had nothing to do with Imperial Concubine Mei, so she really couldn't think that Imperial Concubine Mei would seek her out for anything.

After entering the palace gate, he walked all the way forward. The palace was heavily guarded. From time to time, guards checked the tooth cards and tokens to check their identities. They passed through three palace gates before entering the inner palace.Ning Luo originally hoped to see Jing Yun to feel at ease, but she didn't even see him.

Yong'an Palace is just to the east of the inner palace, separated from Shangning Palace where the empress lives. Once you enter Yong'an Palace, you can see the magnificent pavilions and pavilions. A lofty arrogance.

Ning Luo thought of the Shangning Palace that she had been to when she was a child. Empress Minghui was gentle and loving, and the people around her were also very kind and friendly. They were two completely different types of people from Imperial Concubine Mei.

Concubine Meihuang was pruning a camellia in the garden with the flower scissors. The camellia was almost dying, and the tips of the petals showed a rotten color, and a few residual flowers were cut and fell to the ground.

"Look, no matter how beautiful this flower blooms, if it fails, it will be cut off, so as not to eat more nutrients, but will delay the flowering period next year." Mei Huang Guifei said to herself.

These words meant something, Ning Luo didn't dare to speak, and stepped forward to pay respects: "My wife, Ning Luo, has seen Imperial Concubine Mei."

As if she had just seen her, Imperial Concubine Mei looked her up and down and said with a smile, "Oh, Aunt Huang is really blessed to have such a beautiful granddaughter-in-law."

Ning Luo lowered her eyes and replied: "The imperial concubine and empress are absurdly praised, and I am ashamed to be my wife."

A gleam flashed in the eyes of Imperial Concubine Mei, and she chuckled softly: "Why is Luo'er so reserved, we are all a family, we should get closer and closer, come and accompany me for a walk."

In the imperial garden, the grass and trees are lush and the pomegranates are in full bloom. Occasionally, concubines are walking in the garden. When they see the imperial concubine Mei, they don't dare to neglect them, and they all come to pay respects.

Concubine Mei had a reserved smile on her face, nodding her head one by one, and introduced Ning Luo along the way: "This is Xu Zhaoyi, the mother of the tenth princess...that's Lu Jieyu..."

She didn't ask those concubines to accompany her, but continued to hold Ning Luo's hand affectionately along the way.

There was a burst of laughter from the front. A beautiful woman in a pomegranate red skirt and several court ladies were chasing butterflies and playing on the grass. The woman was still very young, about twenty, with a soft waist and light steps. The imperial concubine paused when she saw the footsteps, and coughed twice, the woman looked back, immediately stopped and adjusted her appearance, and quickly walked to the imperial concubine Mei and bowed to salute.

Compared with the other concubines just now, this woman's rank is slightly lower, but Concubine Mei Huanggui seemed a little warmer, and said with a smile: "Your Honor Xiao is very interested, just be careful not to sprain your feet."

Xiao Guiren respectfully responded, not daring to play anymore, but just sat aside and directed his maid to play hide-and-seek for her to watch.

Ning Luo, Xiao nobleman, has heard about it once or twice. It is said that she is now favored, her dancing skills are enchanting, and she is charming. Emperor Shenghe always wants to stay with her two or three times a month. Cheng has the capital to be a favorite concubine, with those eyebrows drawn into the temples and the tails of the eyes slightly raised, carrying endless charm.

Sheng Hedi's sad expression flashed in his mind, and Ning Luo suddenly felt an inexplicable sadness.

She didn't doubt that Emperor Shenghe's true feelings before Yu Mingyu's death were fake, but she also felt that it was wise for Yu Mingyu not to choose to be one of the three thousand beauties in Emperor Shenghe's harem.As an emperor, there are too many things that cannot be controlled, just like Emperor Shenghe, even if he loves Yu Mingyu in his heart, so what?Isn't it necessary to favor those who are useful to him one by one to check and balance his relatives and court?
"She used to be a small family, and King Kangning presented it to her," Imperial Concubine Mei said leisurely as she walked forward, "Since Empress Minghui left, their family has used this little trick from time to time."

Ning Luo suddenly became embarrassed, King Kang Ning was the prince's natal family.

"So, what I hate the most is this kind of nosy person," Imperial Concubine Mei snorted softly, "Luo'er must have a deep understanding, right? I admire you very much, and directly Sending it thousands of miles away does not need to give face to some people."

A flash of light flashed in his mind, and Ning Luo immediately understood that Imperial Concubine Mei took the time to invite her into the palace today because she heard rumors that she was out of shape again.

Although Jiang Biyue left, the rumors did not stop, on the contrary, a second version came out, saying that Mrs. Dingyun Hou Shizi couldn't tolerate Shizi's romantic affairs, so she sent him away abruptly.

The wives of the aristocratic families on the painting boat that day had seen Jing Yun's fear of guilt, and they thought it was true, so they couldn't help adding fuel and jealousy. This version became the result of the first version, and it seemed to be the truth.

She couldn't laugh or cry, Jiang Biyue was obviously sent away by Jing Yun, why did she end up on her body?It's just that it's not a big deal, you can't go to the streets and arrest those who spread rumors one by one and put them in jail, right?

Jing Yun comforted her not to pay too much attention to it, this kind of rumor is getting darker and darker, it is better to just let it go quietly, there are many new things in the capital, why is the master Houmen's nursing room being caught by his wife, what kind of palace is so good The beating of mandarin ducks forced the little grandson to elope, and within a few days everyone forgot about it; besides, there is another benefit of spreading the rumors, no one will come to pull the red thread unwisely and say yes He has added a few red-sleeve confidants.

Ning Luo felt relieved when she thought about it, Zhao Daiyun spent so much time jumping around, but still could only watch the two of them love each other as usual, not sure why she vomited blood.

Unexpectedly, the rumors were about to subside, but Zhao Daiyun's next move was still waiting for her here.This Jiang Biyue met Jing Yun when the crown prince invited her. According to the rumors, she was so decisive that she would not give face to the crown prince and princess.

Her mind was full of confusion, and she said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, this... is actually my wife..."

"I understand that I don't like to meddle in such nosy things," said Concubine Mei with a loving face, "The prince is soft-hearted, and he will believe what others say, but even if he is angry, he will figure it out after a while. , you don't have to pay too much attention."

Ning Luo forced a smile and answered "Yes".

Imperial Concubine Mei twirled a pomegranate flower in her hand and played with it for a while, then said casually: "Actually, among the three princes of Your Majesty, Hao'er has the most outspoken temper. , This is like me, don't look at me usually looking strict, but in fact I understand the most openly in my heart. Luo'er will understand after getting along with me for a long time."

The two walked and chatted all the way, and returned to Yong'an Palace in a short while. When they reached the threshold of the main hall, Concubine Mei accidentally tripped over the threshold, and Ning Luo quickly supported her.

"Luo'er is so caring," Imperial Concubine Mei patted her hand and said with a smile, "I really like it the more I look at it."

Ning Luo subconsciously was about to respond, when suddenly she saw a beautiful woman in a palace costume standing in the main hall looking straight at her with a stiff face, it was the Crown Princess Chen Shi!
The Chen family came here to pay respects to the imperial concubine Mei, who is now the honored concubine Mei in the harem, and is also the nominal concubine of the crown prince and the Chen family.

Ning Luo stepped forward and bowed to salute, Chen looked at her for a long time before gently letting her get up: "It's really rare today, I met you."

That voice was cold, completely different from the intimacy of the previous few meetings.

Ning Luo smiled and said: "The first time I came here, I ran into your empress, and she really has a relationship with her."

Mrs. Chen didn't talk to her anymore, she just turned her head and greeted Concubine Mei, and Concubine Mei also asked about the Prince's body as usual.

However, Ning Luo was also a little bit chilled. With Dingyun Houfu and Jing Yun's fans and support for Yang Zhan these years, Chen's face was so embarrassing because of those unfounded rumors and today's first meeting. She couldn't force herself Use a hot face to stick to Chen's cold ass.

Imperial Concubine Mei achieved her goal, and she asked Chen to resign without saying a word, but Ning Luo was kept by her until lunch.It's just that the meal was passed on, when Emperor Shenghe's voice was heard outside: "Is Aifei entertaining some distinguished guests today? It looks very rich."

Concubine Mei was surprised and delighted, she couldn't care about Ning Luo, and quickly went out to greet her: "Why is Your Majesty free to come here today? The concubine is bored by herself, so I asked Luo'er to talk with me."

Emperor Shenghe stepped into the dining room, glanced at Ning Luo, and said indifferently: "So it's Luo'er, sit down, it's just a light meal, don't be cautious."

Ning Luo's heart was pounding, so she had no choice but to sit down and cheer up.

In front of Emperor Shenghe, Concubine Mei no longer saw the noble and proud look just now, and her tone of voice became softer, and occasionally she said a few words of coquettishness, which was as tender as water, but it was hard for Ning Luo. You have to keep your eyes open, and you have to answer every question. You don't know what you ate for this meal.

"Is the mansion all right these few days?" Emperor Sheng He asked casually.

"Very good," Ning Luo said carefully, "Grandmother is in good health, Zheng'er and Xi'er are working hard to learn."

Emperor Shenghe was silent for a moment, then asked again: "Where's Yun'er?"

Isn't Jing Yun working in the palace every day?Why do you still ask how she is?

Ning Luo slandered in her heart, but her face was naturally respectful: "Brother Jing is the same as usual."

Sheng Hedi looked at her with interest, apparently waiting for her to continue.

Ning Luo bit the bullet and thought for a while: "He wakes up before five o'clock every day. After waking up, he has to dance swords and practice boxing in the martial arts arena first, and then go to work."

"It seems that he still likes to practice martial arts more?" Emperor Sheng He thought thoughtfully.

"Not really." Ning Luo blurted out, "Brother Jing said that people will be more energetic throughout the day. When he comes back in the evening, he likes to read books. Sometimes I draw pictures and write poems for him, and he also likes..."

As if she had said too much, she stopped in embarrassment, took a bite of the vegetable and put it in her mouth, only to taste it after eating half of it, it turned out to be a piece of crystal pork knuckle, the soft pig skin stuck in her In her mouth, she couldn't go up or down, goosebumps all over her body.

"Spit it out if you don't like it." Emperor Sheng He looked at her and smiled.

The father-in-law who was waiting on the side immediately stepped forward and handed over a plate. Ning Luo hated that there was no hole in the ground for her to get in, so she closed her eyes and spit out the piece of pork knuckle that had been bitten to pieces.

"I...I have never eaten pig skin since I was a child..." She explained with a blushing face.

"What don't you like to eat? Next time, the imperial dining room will be taboo." Mei Huang Guifei said with a smile.

"No, no, no need." Ning Luo shook her head again and again, God bless, there will be no next time.

After finally waiting for lunch, Emperor Sheng He sat down for a while, then got up to say goodbye, and took Ning Luo away along the way.

After leaving the Yong'an Palace, Ning Luo breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: Maybe it was because he had seen his frail and sad appearance. Although Emperor Shenghe was majestic at this time, he was inexplicably reassuring.

"Your Majesty, where should I go back?" Ning Luo looked around for a moment. She hadn't been to the palace for a long time, and she couldn't recognize the way. If there was no father-in-law to guide the way, she might not be able to go back.

"Just follow me." Emperor Sheng He said calmly.

Ning Luo was a little baffled, and followed Emperor Shenghe all the way out of the inner palace. Except for the guards on duty, there was a handsome figure walking anxiously in front of the palace gate. Ning Luo rubbed his eyes in confusion: It's not who Jing Yun is!

(End of this chapter)