Splendid concubine

Chapter 7 Governor Inspection
"I... this... she wasn't like this just now..." Mrs. Zhao glared at Liu Mengxue, then walked forward on her own, and Liu Xuanshuang also hurriedly caught up with Mrs. Zhao.

"Mother, I think Liu Ruyi has indeed changed..." Liu Xuanshuang expressed her thoughts unhurriedly, especially the way Liu Ruyi looked at her at the end, which made her more sure that Liu Ruyi was not quite the same as the previous Liu Ruyi. Same.

Seeing that her beloved daughter also thought so, Mrs. Zhao asked her to share her opinion.

"how do I say this?"

Liu Xuanshuang frowned, and then said: "Although the third sister is impatient, she is not a person who talks bluntly. Although it may not be that exaggerated, she may have changed her temper before and after. Besides, the second sister is not seen close to her grandmother on weekdays. , how could she suddenly remember her birthday. Thinking about it is indeed a bit suspicious."

Mrs. Zhao thought about it seriously, and it did make sense.

"But no matter how you change your temperament, you will still be that useless second lady. She is kept only because there is still value to be used. With her ability, nothing can be done. Just be more careful in the future."

"What mother said is very true." Liu Xuanshuang nodded after hearing Zhao Shi's words.

"There's no reason for that incident, right?" Mrs. Zhao suddenly remembered something, and turned her head to ask Liu Xuanshuang.

"Don't worry, mother, everything has been taken care of."

"Well, the governor of Jiangzhou will come to inspect the imperial city in a few days, so there won't be any difference." Mrs. Zhao instructed Liu Xuanshuang.

"When the time comes, remember to create a good image. After all, the governor of Jiangzhou has a close relationship with the emperor. Those who do big things must always be cautious."

"A daughter will always remember her mother's teachings."

Seeing Liu Xuanshuang's fairy-like appearance and knowing it well, Mrs. Zhao was very satisfied, thinking that this is what her daughter should look like, and her face softened.

In recent days, everyone in the mansion has been preparing for the arrival of the governor of Jiangzhou.

Every year, the governor of Jiangzhou will go to the various official offices and local areas for inspection and consideration, and then make a report and submit it to the emperor, so that the emperor can know the operation and life style of various places and officials.

Although it is only a small governor, it is very important for future promotion and the impression in the eyes of the emperor, so the officials attach great importance to it.

"Hey, wipe it clean over there!" Steward Sun in the mansion was instructing Ding to do things, "What about you! Hurry up and wipe it clean!" Hurry up, the governor of Jiangzhou is coming tomorrow, and everyone in the mansion is busy.

A maid accidentally broke the vase, butler Sun grabbed her ear and cursed.

"What is this dead girl doing? Can she do anything? Clean it up for me quickly! If something goes wrong tomorrow, see if I don't beat you to death."

"Forgive...forgive...I don't dare anymore..." After being scolded by Butler Sun, the maid obediently begged for mercy.

"Get out of here and do something!" Butler Sun kicked the maid and told her to go out to work.

Compared to the hustle and bustle of the mansion, Liu Ruyi was very calm here, as if the sky had fallen and had nothing to do with her, she just copied the scriptures carefully every day, and didn't ask about outside affairs.

On the contrary, Xiangyi on the side was very curious, and often went out to explore the wind from time to time to learn about the latest situation.

"Miss, don't you care about the governor of Jiangzhou coming tomorrow?" Looking at Liu Ruyi who was seriously copying scriptures, Xiangyi couldn't help asking curiously.

"What's there to care about, isn't it just to show off in front of outsiders and whitewash the peace?" Liu Ruyi replied casually, continuing to write the handwriting in her hand without raising her head.

Liu Ruyi still remembered that during the governor's inspection this year, Liu Xuanshuang stole the limelight.

At the banquet, not only wrote inscriptions and poems to welcome the governor, but also shocked everyone with a song called "Meng Nishang", which also made the governor of Jiangzhou nod frequently.

After the Jiangzhou Governor's inspection this time, Liu Xuanshuang's reputation as the most beautiful woman in the world spread even more, and there was an endless stream of people in front of the Xiangfu's gate, just to see Liu Xuanshuang's alluring beauty.

I don't know how long this matter made Zhao and Liu Xuanshuang proud. Every day when they walk, they can't wait to look at people with their nostrils, as if they can marry into the royal family the next day.

Recalling the past, Liu Ruyi couldn't help laughing mockingly. After listening to Liu Ruyi's words, Xiang Yi felt that although what she said was too straightforward, it seemed to be true.

At this time of year, the entire mansion is cleaned up, put away the usual extravagance and extravagant life style, giving people a sense of cleanliness, seemingly peaceful, but in fact there are many dirty transactions in the bottom of the cup.

When night fell, a turquoise figure flashed past outside the Xiangfu gate.

Soon, this person opened the back door, escaped the patrolling Xiangfu army, and came to Taoyuan quietly.

Gently opened the door of Liu Ruyi's room, walked in, closed the door, and then took a deep breath and relaxed.

"You're back?"

Liu Ruyi, who heard the noise, came out of the bedroom, looked at Xiangyi who was already soaked in sweat, and said softly.

"Yes, miss, I have done what you told me to do."

Seeing her young lady, Xiangyi lost the tension she had just now, but now she was relaxed and her face was covered with a tinge of pink.

Liu Ruyi looked at her, understood in her heart, and didn't say anything.

"Miss."

Xiangyi frowned slightly, seemed to hesitate to speak, and finally had to give up.

"Xiangyi, it's getting late, let's go to rest early. Mother will come to ask us to go there tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Xiangyi was stunned for a moment, and then reacted.

This is the case every year when the governor inspects, and the wife will call the young lady.First, I want to express that I am a kind-hearted mistress.Secondly, he will use various means to warn Liu Ruyi not to go to the dinner party.

Because Liu Ruyi's temperament has always been relatively weak, so she will definitely not care about them.

Furthermore, Liu Ruyi really felt that one thing more is worse than one thing less, so she must have never been there.

Only now it's different.

Thinking of this, Xiangyi glanced at Liu Ruyi who was sitting there carefully copying scriptures.

Now Liu Ruyi seems to have become another person, a lady who has gradually gained a sense of security for herself, not the lady whom she has to protect all the time.

Thinking of this, Xiang Yi smiled knowingly.

The rooster crows three times, and the morning light is faint.

Xiangyi woke up Liu Ruyi who was sleeping soundly, and the two of them washed up.

Because someone had been sent to inform them yesterday, the two of them packed up early and came to the Emerald Pavilion where Madam lived.

Emerald Pavilion, as the name suggests, the courtyard is as exquisite as emeralds, making people unable to move their eyes away.

When the master and servant arrived at the Emerald Pavilion, it was still early and no one else came.

Xiangyi looked at the gate of the courtyard, and immediately went to report.

"Wait a minute."

Hearing that Liu Ruyi stopped her, Xiang Yi hurriedly turned her head.

"What's the matter, miss?"

"Don't disturb them for the time being, since we came early, just hang around here for a while."

Hearing what her own lady said, although Xiang Yi was a little puzzled, she still nodded her head in agreement.

The two of them did not go far away, but enjoyed the scenery around the Emerald Pavilion.

Although there are not a few wives and concubines in the Prime Minister's Mansion, Liu Ren'an really has a special liking for the Zhao family. Zhao's status as the mistress has never changed, and the food and clothing are also the best.

From the scenery of the Emerald Pavilion, it can be seen that Liu Ren'an cares for her.

The emerald green lake is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the emerald green willows.

"Miss, look at the scenery here is so beautiful!"

Xiangyi was dazzled while watching, but Liu Ruyi turned a blind eye to these beautiful scenery.

In the previous life, the scenery in the imperial garden in the inner courtyard of the imperial palace was tens of thousands of times better than this.

Besides, she has more important things to do now.

Because the number of times she entered this courtyard in the previous life was very few, she was not very familiar with the environment here. Now, she must remember the structure and environment here, which has extraordinary significance for her future revenge.

At this time, the sky was bright.

Only then did Xiang Yi react.

"Miss, the time has come, let's go there quickly, otherwise, Madam will blame me later."

After hearing this, Liu Ruyi raised her head and looked at the sky.

The time has indeed come, but now there is only one place missing. If we find out clearly this time, we don't know when we will have this opportunity next time.

"Xiangyi, don't be afraid, follow my arrangement later, don't talk."

In the Emerald Pavilion, everyone has already gathered.

"This Liu Ruyi is really daring, she dared to let us wait here for her! There are no rules at all."

Hearing what Liu Mengxue said, Mrs. Zhao didn't speak, but couldn't stop being happy.

It seems that this Liu Ruyi is really too muddy to support the wall.

At this time, I heard someone from outside reporting that Liu Ruyi had already arrived outside the door.

"Let her come in quickly."

Not long after Mrs. Zhao gave her orders, Liu Ruyi walked in with Xiangyi.

When the two reached the middle of the hall, Liu Ruyi lowered her head and said, "Mother."

"Well, you're finally here."

As Zhao said, she stared straight at Liu Ruyi, as if thinking about how to punish her.

At this time, Liu Mengxue who was sitting on the side spoke first.

"I said that the second sister is really arrogant. She actually let us wait for you here with such a big show. If it's the same at the dinner party, wouldn't it be a disgrace to our prime minister's mansion?"

If it was Liu Ruyi in the past, she would definitely not fight back. However, the current Liu Ruyi is not the Liu Ruyi she used to be.

"It's embarrassing for my sister to be so considerate of my prime minister's mansion, but my sister is also very wronged. Now, the Taoyuan where my sister lives is far away from here, but my sister can't understand it. Besides, my sister rarely comes to this Emerald Pavilion. Someone lost his way, so he came a little late."

After saying this, Liu Ruyi turned and looked at Mrs. Zhao with grievance.

"Mother, my daughter really didn't do well this time. Next time my daughter will definitely come an hour earlier. Please don't be angry with her."

Upon hearing these words, Zhao's face suddenly changed.

(End of this chapter)