Long Harem Road

Chapter 64

After a cup of tea, Zhou Baolin wrote the pen, picked up the rice paper in his hand, and read the poem aloud. She was high-spirited, and her delicate face was blushing. She didn't know whether it was nervousness or excitement, but she returned to her aggrieved appearance in an instant. What a master of acting.

The corner of Baozhu's mouth curled up into a sneer, looking at the set of characters that Zhou Wan'er picked up, her characters were square and regular, but with a hint of evil spirit, if they were really like her characters, her heart would have been darkened long ago, she was sanctimonious, ruthless , ruthless.

Baozhu saw the flash of shock in other people's eyes, and the joy and joy behind her wished to tear Zhou Wan'er to pieces on the spot.

Suddenly there was a burst of applause, Concubine Xian raised her Qianqiansu hand to applaud, and said with a light smile, "It really is a poem with a majestic atmosphere and a very high mood, I admire it." But her eyes were fixed on the orb, and the admiration in her eyes Appreciation is self-evident.

Baozhu nodded slightly, more sure that Concubine Xian understood the truth, cast a sideways glance at Zhou Baolin who was pretending, and said, "Yeah, I can't tell that Zhou Baolin is soft and weak, but has such a broad mind. People can't be judged by their appearance."

"However, it's a pity..." Baozhu picked up the teacup in front of her, took a sip, and continued casually, "Zhou Baolin's name is really not satisfactory.

Such a majestic and majestic poem, but accompanied by such stingy and rigid words, is really..., hey, horrible, alas, sad.... "

Baozhu seemed unable to bear to continue, she sighed slightly, with pity in her eyes, Concubine Xian couldn't help but burst out laughing, shaking her shoulders, the flowers trembling wildly.

When someone cooperated, Baozhu naturally spared no effort, staring at Zhou Baolin who was standing there blankly, obviously caught off guard by being scolded, suddenly his eyes froze, and he said sharply.

"Bengong kindly taught you and pointed out your shortcomings, but you look like you are condescending. Could it be that this palace is bullying and wronging you?"

Everyone was speechless for a while, oh my god, you are not just bullying others with 'favor', of course they are wronged, but obviously there is no righteous person in this harem who is willing to fight for Zhou Wan'er's injustice and take this troubled water.

Today, Baozhu is going to be a bullying concubine, so she naturally doesn't care what other people think. After speaking, she glanced at the concubine Xian who was sitting opposite and was watching the play, smiled slightly, picked up the fruit wine in front of her as a signal, and drank it in one gulp. It's a thank you for her presence.

Concubine Xian knew it well, so she picked up the fruit wine in front of her and drank it with a smile. The interaction between the two of them made the concubines present puzzled.

Everyone looked at each other, no matter how stupid they were, they could see clearly that Concubine Xian and Concubine De were obviously trying to make things difficult for Zhou Baolin on purpose, the queen didn't speak, and they didn't dare speak up, even Zhou Miaotong just looked indifferently, with a little thought He glanced at Zhou Baolin and remained silent.

Zhou Baolin suffered all kinds of humiliation, he suppressed the blood in his mouth, clenched his fists tightly, and the sharp nail clippers entered his palms, but he still didn't feel any pain. He was deceiving too much. The emperor loves this poem very much, and he will definitely seek justice for himself .

Zhou Baolin has been subjected to cynicism since he was a child, and he can bend and stretch. Thinking of this, he knelt down with red eyes, gritted his teeth, and said, "I dare not, my concubine thanks my mother for teaching me."

The noble concubine didn't care about a small Baolin, she silently glanced at the concubine Xian and Concubine De who cooperated tacitly in front of her, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, when did these two hook up?

The Empress remained silent, listening to Concubine De and Concubine Xian's chorus, thinking about today's weird situation, Concubine Xian has always kept herself safe and never participated in the squabbles of concubines in the harem.

Concubine De is even more self-confident, although her words are sharp, she will not target a concubine with a low status for no reason. Could it be that because of a poem, Concubine Xian and Concubine De can't help it at the same time?

If Concubine De made things difficult because of Zhou Baolin's deliberate imitation, what about Concubine Xian?And for what?Is it just because of the false name of a talented woman?The queen remained silent, as if she was considering whether to mediate the dispute, although Zhou Baolin was tortured unilaterally.

Just when the queen and everyone were deep in thought, and Zhou Baolin was kneeling down in a pitiful state, the silence was broken by singing, "The emperor is here!"

"Courtesy (concubine) concubine to join the emperor!" Everyone hurriedly got up and saluted, secretly glanced at the emperor, shy and joyful.

"All beloved concubines, please rise up." The emperor was not wearing a dragon robe, but a royal blue robe, a jade crown with black hair, an exquisite jade pendant around his waist, and a calm smile on his lips. It looks dignified and suave.

The newlyweds were overjoyed and their faces were flushed. Even Liu Jieyu, the iceberg beauty, also had a blush on her face. Baozhu glanced around indifferently, and a hint of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.

Zhao Zhen didn't stop all the way, skipping over Zhou Baolin who was still kneeling on the ground and didn't get up, strode forward, sat beside the empress, glanced at the people below, and said, "I heard that the empress is holding a banquet here, how to deal with it?" After finishing the government affairs, come to join in the fun."

"The emperor can reward the honor, and the sisters are very happy." The queen said with a smile.

The emperor stopped talking, smiled and glanced at Baozhu, who was buried in tea, seeing her outfit today, his eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth curled up, and in a blink of an eye, he saw Zhou Baolin who was kneeling down, with a flash of disgust in his eyes, as if I just saw it, and asked in surprise.

"This is...? Why are you kneeling?"

No matter how calm Baozhu was, he was choked by the emperor's venomous tongue. The tea he took just now almost spewed out, and he couldn't help coughing. Zhao Zhen had been paying attention to Baozhu, so he saw her movements clearly, got up anxiously, and said sharply, " How did you serve me!"

"Your Majesty's forgiveness!"

Zhao Zhen stopped talking to them, looked at Baozhu dotingly, and said with concern, "Aifei is all right, why are you drinking in such a hurry?"

Baozhu was just shocked by the emperor's shamelessness, choked on water, patted her chest lightly, was ashamed in public, her cheeks were a little hot, she hurriedly explained with a smile.

"Your Majesty, don't blame them. It's because the concubine was careless. It's just that today's tea is too fragrant. I was greedy for a while and drank it too eagerly." After finishing speaking, he did not forget to give Zhao Zhen a coquettish look, and asked knowingly.

"Oh? What kind of good tea does Concubine Ai like so much? It seems that Concubine De is blaming me. Li Mingzhong, send a copy of Junshan Silver Needle that I just paid tribute to Qingfeng Palace."

Zhao Zhen didn't point it out, he was numb from her big watery eyes, he was in a good mood, he seemed to have forgotten the kneeling beauty, and hurriedly ordered.

"My concubine, thank the emperor for the reward!" Baozhu bowed her knees slightly to thank the gift, and mockingly glanced at Zhou Baolin, who was kneeling and forgotten, her eyes sparkled.

"Yes, I will do it as soon as possible." Li Mingzhong was respectful, but he kept muttering in his heart, "Your Majesty, there is no limit to your partiality. Junshan Yinzhen just sent a copy to Qingfeng Palace a few days ago, Qingfeng Palace The good things here are no less than Kunning Palace.

The other concubines watched the emperor's love and tolerance for Concubine De, envious and jealous, with different expressions. The queen, who was also ignored, shook the hands under the sleeves, nails embedded in the flesh, and regained a trace of reason.

Zhou Wan'er knelt down, biting her lower lip tightly. When she heard the interaction between the emperor and Concubine De, her face turned pale, and her body shook lightly. The innocent being made things difficult won the emperor's sympathy.

But she never thought that she was just a joke, the emperor didn't remember who she was at all, she seemed to hear the harsh ridicule and sympathy from everyone, but she always forbeared, took a deep breath, raised her head delicately, she was about to drop, tenderly weak road.

"Concubine Zhou Baolin is meeting the emperor."

Baozhu squinted her eyes, she was indeed persevering, she was ignored by the emperor so far, and she could still think of showing the most pitiful side, not forgetting to seduce the emperor's attention, Zhao Zhen has been paying attention to Baozhu, and she seemed unhappy to see her serious expression, so she pursed her eyes He pursed his lips and said.

"Why are you kneeling here? Didn't Zhen Rang Pingshen hear it? Or did you not take my will seriously at all?" Zhao Zhen didn't care about the reason, suddenly raised his voice and asked sharply, but glanced at Baozhu , with a flattering smile.

Zhou Wan'er almost fell down, she stabilized her mind, suppressed the overwhelming hatred in her heart, the humiliation of today will be repaid a hundredfold in the future, she kowtowed in panic, "I dare not, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"Then why are you kneeling?" Zhao Zhen's tone was quite unfriendly, as if she couldn't explain why today, so she was punished for the crime of deceiving the emperor.

"Back to the emperor, the concubine is listening to the teaching of the concubine De, the concubine did not dare to get up before the concubine De concubine finished speaking." Zhou Baolin went all out, knowing that the emperor tolerated the concubine De, but replied pitifully, the emperor would definitely not allow it Her prestige was challenged, and this was her only chance.

Baozhu hooked the corner of her mouth, and there was a trace of evil spirit in her eyes, you Zhou Baolin, what you said is good, is it implying to the emperor that this palace is more famous than him?Or do you want the emperor to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade, and make decisions for you?
"Oh? I don't know what my concubine is teaching Zhou Baolin?" Zhao Zhen turned his head to look at Baozhu, as if he didn't understand the meaning of the words, and smiled, his eyes were full of doting.

Zhou Baolin couldn't see the emperor's expression, but he heard the emperor's slightly doting tone, and the hatred in his eyes was even stronger.

"Returning to the emperor, the concubine just thinks that Zhou Baolin's words, hey, are really not flattering, it is really a vain call for a talented woman, and it further damages the artistic conception that this poem should have.

The concubine couldn't help but comment a few words. If I knew Zhou Baolin was so ungrateful, the concubine wouldn't tell the truth, so I ask the emperor to punish him. ", Baozhu stood up, bowed her knees slightly, said aggrieved and regretful, no one could see clearly, this was not an apology, but a coquettish act.

"Yeah." Zhao Zhen pretended to think for a moment, someone had already shown Zhou Baolin's calligraphy and painting, Zhao Zhen refused to suffer from Baozhu, and he had to think clearly about punishing Zhou Wan'er today, so it would be good to let her vent.

Besides, Bao'er's acting like a baby in front of everyone today really suits my heart. Zhao Zhen was delighted with Bao'er's coquettish and reliance in public, and smiled and raised the rice paper in front of him and said, "Concubine De is right, Zhou The word Baolin is really..."

Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, as if he couldn't bear to continue to comment. In fact, his heart was full of laughter. Fortunately, Bao'er thought of such an excuse to make things difficult. In fact, Zhou Baolin's writing is the standard hairpin lower case, neat and beautiful, poor Zhou Baolin, It happened to offend my Bao'er.

"Since the handwriting is not good, Zhou Baolin will go back and practice handwriting well. He will be confined for three months and copy the palace rules five hundred times. At that time, I will hand it over to Concubine De for review." After Zhao Zhen finished speaking, he smiled and scanned the paper. Glancing at Baozhu, she seemed to be saying what, did you vent your anger?

Baozhu raised her eyes, caught the emperor's expression in her eyes, raised her eyebrows, and smiled at the emperor, as if saying, "It's not too bad." Zhao Zhen grinned and worked harder.

"Does Zhou Baolin have any objections?"

Zhou Wan'er knelt down, every word of the emperor was like a sharp knife, every knife pierced her sore spot, she was on the verge of falling, as if she was about to faint, but she knew she couldn't fall down, the bloody smell from her lower lip made her Sober, he kowtowed and gritted his teeth, "The concubine leads the order."

"Well, step back." Zhao Zhen dismissed it and waved impatiently.

"Yes!" Zhou Wan'er stood up staggeringly with the help of the maid, her face was pale, everyone was gloating or sympathetic, but at the same time, they made sure that in this palace, one must not offend Concubine De.

When Zhou Baolin was selected for the palace, he was favored by the emperor because of his outstanding literary talents because of a poem he wrote, and he was awarded the title of talented woman.

This talented girl's name is so unrealistic and her appearance is not outstanding, three months later, how will the emperor remember it?I'm afraid it will be difficult to stand up again in the future.

(End of this chapter)