Chen Palace

Chapter 104 Friends and Foes
At the end of the song, the Xiang nobleman was shy and was about to retreat to the lower seat, but he heard someone sighed: "You can pick lotus in the south of the Yangtze River, lotus leaves and fields... During a song, you can see the beautiful scenery!"

But it was the emperor, sitting in the center, and exclaimed warmly.

There was a small voice of surprise at the bottom, most of the concubines came from famous families, even the poor family Biyu had been soaked in the palace for a long time - the first emperor and the queen mother were all born after hairpin tassels from famous families, and they always only appreciated those elegant and interesting ancient music, Have you ever seen a folk tune being sung in the palace?

But the emperor turned sideways, and laughed softly with Chen Lu: "It's much better than the new music in the priest's workshop..."

Chen Lu smiled slightly, and said: "The father of Xianggui, it seems that he has just been transferred to Beijing, right?"

The Xiang nobleman came out from the end of the banquet, and said sincerely at the bottom of the steps: "My father has just entered Beijing, and he is going to review for the Imperial Academy..."

The concubines at the banquet did not dare to whisper any more, but each exchanged a sarcastic look.

The Hanlin Academy's review is only from the seventh grade. In this cloud-like capital, there are really tiny people, like ants.

"It's a pity, it's just a few grades away, but the father and daughter can't meet each other."

Chen Lu frowned and sighed.

The daughters of courtiers who are above the sixth rank are considered officials, and according to the palace regulations, their family members can only be allowed to visit the palace every two months.

The father of the Xiang nobleman has a humble official rank, and the father and daughter are close at hand, but they can't see each other. It is really a tragedy in the world.

The Xiang nobleman listened, his eyes were red, but he just held back, and his voice was choked with sobs: "This is also the concubine's poor fortune..."

With a plea, Chen Lu looked at Yuan Qi and said, "Your Majesty, look at this..."

Yuan Qi thought for a while and asked, "Which one is your father in the Hanlin Academy?"

He couldn't remember it for a while, but the Xiang nobleman said his name in a low voice, and he had a little impression-it was an old pedant who was buried in his desk.

"It's the one who explained the Annotations of Mencius to me last time... His knowledge is very rigorous, and he can be promoted to be compiled by the Imperial Academy."

The second half of the sentence was addressed to the eunuch Bingbi who followed behind him. Under the golden words, the father of the Xiang nobleman was promoted two ranks in a row.

The concubines were shocked, looking at the concubine Chen who was smiling sweetly at the emperor's side, they couldn't believe it——

Although the emperor is gentle, he is most taboo about women in the harem who are involved in politics. Now that the concubine Chen is slightly angry, the father of the Xiang nobleman can be promoted!
Does this woman from a humble background have such magical powers?
Jealousy and fear shone in their eyes, and although they returned to talking, laughing and playing, they were all thinking about the meaning of today's scene.

The next few times the drumming was a play, the winner of the lottery just told a few jokes, and the host and guest enjoyed themselves.

The summer night gradually cools down, the crescent moon outside the window casts a faint light on the earth, and the lapis lazuli floor tiles in the palace are quietly blooming in front of everyone's eyes - it's time to go back.

All the concubines got up to say goodbye one after another, the humility of their words was completely different from the laziness and casualness when they first arrived.

The emperor took Chen Lu by his arm and bid farewell to everyone in the attitude of the master. This unruly behavior once again made people marvel.

Yungui stood up and went out first. When she walked through the corridor, she sneered slightly and said in a low voice: "It's just a humble background..."

"Yun Guiren's words are wrong, maybe you have forgotten yourself..."

Yang Baolin, who lived in the south side hall of Yunqing Palace, had long disliked her, and now took the opportunity to cover his lips with a fan, and said with a light smile and sarcasm.

She originally belonged to Concubine Qi's party, since Yunqing Palace lost its master, they have lost their backbone, so they will inevitably be ostracized by Yunluo, now that they have caught this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, are they still proud?

Yun Luo listened to her laughing softly at her own background, her pretty face turned pale with anger, she gritted her teeth and was about to reply, but she heard someone whispered in the corridor: "The servants are ordered by the empress to serve the masters back to the palace."

I saw a dark-skinned court lady with a bright dress and a calm demeanor. Looking closely at the blue and auspicious clouds embroidered on the sleeves, she was probably a close friend of Concubine Chen.

"The moss is slippery here late at night, ladies and gentlemen, be careful."

She said lightly, holding a palace lantern beside her, and followed the crowd.

Yunluo didn't know how much she had listened to just now, so she was embarrassed and remained silent. In the silence, all the concubines walked outside the gate, boarded their sedan chairs, and left without a trace.

Only Yang Baolin saw that there was no one around, and thanked Jian Qingqian: "Miss, you have worked hard."

"How dare you be a concubine to praise... Your concubine just said it outrightly, and I thank you on behalf of my master!"

Yang Baolin was very excited, and said in a low voice: "The people of Yungui are too arrogant to slander Concubine Chen. I have to stab her a few words... Miss, I have something, can I tell you something?"

"Mother, please speak."

"This noble man from Xiang, do you have any old relationship with your mother?"

When Jian Qing heard this, she showed a mysterious smile, and said in a low voice: "The nobleman from Xiang is gentle and virtuous, and treats people warmly. My mother-in-law came to visit not long after she was promoted, and the host and guest talked very happily!"

That's it!

Yang Baolin remembered that after the concubine ceremony, the empress was very dissatisfied in her words, and all the concubines, including himself, did not dare to go to congratulate her, but this Xiang nobleman actually sent charcoal in a timely manner!

"My mother-in-law said that if she is friendly with her, she will do her best to help. If you have to make things difficult for her..."

Jian Qing's voice seemed particularly eerie under the moonlit night.

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