Long Harem Road

Chapter 68

The moon and stars are scarce, and insects can be heard occasionally on the quiet path. The emperor's guard of honor passes through the cobblestone path in the imperial garden, and from a distance, he can see the palace lanterns still shining dimly on both sides of the gate of Qingfeng Palace, like a guiding light, shining Brighten the way home.

Zhao Zhen's heart was filled with a touch of warmth, mixed with a burst of bitterness. Obviously the two had already had children, and they knew each other and were inseparable, but they were still unable to pierce the veil.

He could feel that Bao'er had feelings for him, but it was like the moon in a mirror in water, and he couldn't catch it no matter what, and he was deeply infatuated with her. This feeling was like a spell covering him, the less attention he got, the more More, more infatuation, vicious circle.

Everyone said that the emperor was deserted. It turns out that women are more ruthless than men. She just hooks you up and is willing to pay for her.

The emperor entered into the Qingfeng Palace after pondering. The maids and eunuchs in the palace hurriedly saluted and received him. They happily thought of the exhausted master who had fallen asleep, and hurriedly kowtowed, "Please forgive me, the master is not feeling well. I didn't miss you on purpose."

"Okay, don't panic, I'm an hour early today, let's all back down." Zhao Zhen waved his hand impatiently, he was anxious about Baozhu's body, and hurried over after finishing the government affairs in a hurry.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" A gust of wind blew by, and Huanxi couldn't help shivering. She broke out in a cold sweat just now. The Sacred Heart was unpredictable, but fortunately, the Emperor didn't blame her.

Li Mingzhong followed closely behind, and he understood that the emperor really cared about Concubine De in his heart. He didn't understand the relationship between a man and a woman, but he knew that flowers would not be popular for a hundred days, and he knew that the emperor would never be short of young beauties, I don't know how long Concubine De can stay in the emperor's heart?

In the sleeping hall, Bao Zhu was already leaning on the bed, and she was going to stand up for a while to welcome the emperor, but fell asleep in a daze.

Zhao Zhen dismissed the servants, entered the bedroom alone and sat on the edge of the bed, stretched out his hand to carefully trace her delicate eyebrows, and whispered softly, "Bao'er, what should I do with you?"

There was a thin layer of calluses on Zhao Zhen's fingers, stroking her smooth and tender skin, itching, Bao Zhu frowned, her red lips pouted, and she slapped the emperor lightly with her tender white hands. On the back of the hand that will not be retracted in the future.

Zhao Zhen was pleased by her cute little actions, the princess got up and hugged her, and gently laid her flat on the bed, she always attracted him immediately.

The moment Baozhu was picked up, Baozhu woke up startled, her eyes were sleepy, she saw the person in front of her clearly, her cheeks flushed, she put her arms around his neck, and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, have you been here for a long time? Why didn't you wake up the concubine?"

"It's just arrived." Zhao Zhen lay on her side beside her, greedily inhaling the fragrance of her dry hair, pulling up a strand of green hair on the sideburns and circling, "Bao'er's complexion is not very good, rest for a few more days, Don't worry, I will inform the queen."

The breath he exhaled sprayed on his face, itching very comfortably, Baozhu's eyes lit up, her slender white arms hugged the emperor's neck tightly, her eyes smiled like crescent moons, and a kiss was imprinted on the corner of his mouth, "My concubine thanked the emperor for his mercy. "

"Did Bao'er just thank me so simply?" Zhao Zhen asked dissatisfied.

"Your majesty, I'm sick, dizzy and head ache." Baozhu opened her big wet eyes, looking pitifully at a handsome face close at hand, coquettish and coquettish, this anger must be suppressed quickly, she can't sleep now .

Zhao Zhen's Adam's apple is rolling, and her black eyes are deep and deep. Doesn't she know that the more she acts like a baby, the more she will seduce me?Thinking of her physical discomfort, she took a deep breath, barely suppressed the desire in her heart, and said softly, "I'll clean you up in a few days!"

"The emperor still loves his concubines!" Seeing that the emperor did not show any animal behavior, Baozhu curled her mouth and flattered her, a cunning flashed in her eyes, and you will have no way to clean up after a few days, "Your majesty, have you washed? Let people come in and serve you."

"No, I just came over after taking a shower, let's rest."

"Ok!"

Baozhu summoned Joy to enter the room to wait for changing clothes, the two embraced and fell asleep, Baozhu was exhausted, and soon breathed evenly, Zhao Zhen opened his bright eyes in the dark, hugged the woman beside him into his arms, and kissed her on the cheek , and finally fell asleep.

When the emperor left, Baozhu was still sleeping soundly, "There is no need to wake up Concubine De, so that your master can recuperate at ease, and I will inform the empress to spare you my condolences."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!", Huanxi and the others were overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt down to thank you. Baozhu slept until the sun was up, and used a small bowl of black-bone chicken and glutinous rice porridge to rest her stomach. , invited people into the inner hall.

The news that Concubine De was spared by the emperor due to illness had already spread throughout the entire harem as if she had grown legs. Everyone was envious and jealous, and even secretly speculated that she deliberately found excuses to win the emperor's sympathy, and cursed her for being often ill. However, her performance But it is 'sisterly love'.

The empress first sent people to visit the sick with gifts. Xianfei and Guifei were not far behind. Concubine Zhang Shu had always been close to Baozhu, so she went to Qingfeng Palace in person. The concubines with low status were all rejected by Huanxi on the grounds that the master needed to rest.

Concubine Zhang Shu is familiar with the Qingfeng Palace, and followed Joy all the way into the inner hall. Baozhu wore a white gauze skirt, a little makeup, and leaned on the imperial concubine's couch to rest. Yes, with a smile, "my sister is here.".

Concubine Zhang Shu was not too polite, she handed over the gift to the maid behind her, and sat directly on the grand master's chair opposite, without having time to wipe the sweat from her forehead, she asked with concern, "How is sister now? Why is she so sick?"

Huanhuan filled a glass of iced sour plum juice and put it on the table in front of Concubine Shu. Baozhu also knew that Concubine Zhang Shu cared about her sincerely, so she didn't mind, and said lazily.

"Thank you sister for your concern. It's not a serious problem. It's just that the weather was sweltering yesterday. I stayed outside for a while and accidentally suffered from heatstroke. My sister will drink some sour plum soup to relieve the heat. It depends on your urgency."

Concubine Zhang Shu smiled brightly, picked up the cup and drank it, Fang sighed, "Hey, it's really too hot today, sister is a blessing in disguise, the emperor spared your greeting, so you don't have to go out and suffer."

"Sister be careful, be careful that the empress hears it." Baozhu smiled helplessly, and Concubine Zhang Shu became more and more genuine in front of her.

"Didn't my sister say this? Where's the fourth prince?"

"It's a nap, and I haven't woken up yet."

"Okay, then sister, rest well, sister is fine, don't worry about it, don't disturb me, I will visit my sister another day." Concubine Shu saw Baozhu's brows look a little tired, got up to leave, Baozhu was not polite, and arranged for joy He returned the gift and sent the person out.

Liu Quan stood outside the hall, dazed by the white sun, clutching the 'bloody' evidence in his hand, squinting a gleam of light, thankful for his insight, devotion to loyalty, and a bright future My good master.

Turning his head and bowing into the main hall, a burst of cold air hit him, his mind was clear, and he respectfully saluted the master who was resting on the imperial concubine's couch, "Go back to master, Xiaoqing has all recruited."

"Well, recruited? Tell me."

"Yes, Xiaoqing and Xiao Shunzi in the Empress Dowager's Palace are from the same town. After arriving in Qingfeng Palace, Xiao Shunzi bought him off to secretly inquire about his master's preferences and activities. From time to time, there are some small news about the master.

About two months ago, Luliu was drying books on the side porch while the wind was shining and the sun was shining brightly. The first poem written by the master slipped from a book, and Xiaoqing happened to pass by and helped pick it up.

The two started chatting when they had nothing to do, and Lu Liu accidentally revealed that this was a 'Christmas' gift that the master planned to give to the emperor. Please appreciate this valuable information. "

"It seems that he was deliberately misled by Lu Liu. He leaked the news of last year to him, and hid behind his back to watch the show. It really is a good plan. Has anyone dealt with it cleanly?"

"Returning to the master, everything has been dealt with. Outsiders can only say that it was a disgrace in front of the emperor, and he didn't survive after being scolded by the rod."

"Well, it's handled well!"

"You tell me, if the high-ranking queen mother knows that she has been used as a gun by someone with a heart, what will she look like? I am looking forward to it." Baozhu hooked the corners of her mouth, gloating.

Huanxi and the others also pursed their lips and secretly laughed, and couldn't help but wonder, "Master, why does Concubine Wei dare to offend the Queen Mother? Is it just to design the master? She is not afraid of stealing chickens and losing money. The status of the Queen Mother is different. generally."

"Concubine Wei is thoughtful, so naturally she will not design the queen mother for no reason. Originally, I was just wondering why the noble concubine and the virtuous concubine had followed the emperor for seven years but had nothing to show for it. Now it seems that there is something else going on in this matter. Maybe the virtuous concubine The imperial concubine is more clear." Baozhu pondered for a while, her eyes lit up, Concubine Xian?

"Happy, are all the masters ready for return gifts?"

"Back to the master, everything is ready, and I am about to send someone back."

"Well, go to Yongan Palace Xianfei in person, and return the set of white jade lotus pattern hairpin headdress bestowed by the emperor, the louder the better.

In addition, I would like to tell Concubine Xian that I am grateful for her help at the banquet that day, and invited her to come and enjoy Master Dai's "Treading the Snow and Seeking Plum Blossoms". ", Baozhu has always been baffled by Concubine Xian's great help at the banquet. Now that I think about it, is it because they have a common target, the Queen Mother? Concubine Xian has been watching from the sidelines for so many years, but she suddenly made a move. Could it be that she discovered something?
However, the cooperation that day also aroused the fear of the Queen and others. During this period of time, people have been probing whether she and Concubine Xian are in an alliance, and they simply invited her openly.

Concubine Xian has always loved calligraphy and painting, and she can't forget the masterpieces of the late famous teacher Dai Duo, almost to the point of obsession. Take this opportunity to show that Concubine Xian only helped her because of a calligraphy and painting, which made them confused and dizzy.

Concubine Xian is really a person who is obsessed with calligraphy and painting. Regardless of the heat, she immediately put on a guard of honor and couldn't wait to follow Huanxi to Qingfeng Palace. Concubine alliance.

"Sister can't wait." After Baozhu got the news, she came out of the palace gate to greet her. Although Concubine Xian was sitting in a chariot, her face was still flushed and sweat was dripping from her forehead.

She got out of the sedan chair by the hands of two young eunuchs, with a smile in her eyes, "I made my sister laugh. My sister's greatest hobby in this life is calligraphy and painting. My sister has admired Master Dai's "Treading the Snow and Looking for Plum Blossoms" for a long time. Given the opportunity, naturally I dare not neglect it.”

"Sister, you're being polite. Getting an obsessive like my sister is also a blessing for this painting. Please, sister?" The two of them entered the Qingfeng Palace together.

Decai and Wangcai stood guard at the door of the study, and after saluting, they opened the door and retreated. Luliu was still waiting in the study, but Baozhu arranged for her confidant Lanzi to monitor Luliu secretly to prevent her from coming Sometimes the dog jumps over the wall in a hurry.

"Sister, please, the place is simple, please forgive me."

Baozhu's study is different from her being connected with her bedroom. She always separates life and study clearly, insists that the study is a separate room, and assigns a special person to guard it, so she was teased by the emperor for being more cautious than the imperial study. The traitor guards himself and steals.

"My younger sister is humble." Concubine Xian was stunned when she entered the door. She has always had a special paranoia about calligraphy, painting and literature. The help at the banquet also played a large role in this aspect.

Concubine Xian can see that Concubine De is not someone who is easy to do just by the layout and details of the study, and she has a little bit of sympathy for each other in her heart. It's a pity that she is in the vortex of the harem, so she has to be careful with her.

(End of this chapter)