Chapter 215

The noble concubine turned her head and traced the red leaves on the lacquered tea trays that were served on the lacquered tea trays. She picked up one of the white porcelain cups with new tea lids, took one at random, looked at the color by the sunlight, and smiled at Zhaoyi next to her. : "It's so easy to have time today to visit sister Zhaorong. After walking for half a day, I'm thirsty, so let's taste the tea from Beichen Palace. Zhaoyi, Xiurong and the others followed what the concubine said. Pick up the covered cup and taste it. "Pfft..." Unexpectedly, the imperial concubine just took a sip, and spit it out overwhelmingly. The water became paler and paler. The concubines who were drinking tea were frightened by the sudden situation. They took a mouthful of tea and didn't know whether to spit it out or swallow it. After looking at each other strangely, "Gudu" swallowed it with a few muffled sounds. The hall was surprisingly quiet at the moment, and it seemed that the sound of the wind blowing through the window lattice could be heard. Jing Zhaorong stood there neither humble nor overbearing, looking at the aloof, The concubine with a contemptuous face let the tea drip down the green brick floor along her sideburns "tick-tock" and did not wipe it. Soon a puddle of water accumulated under her embroidered shoes. Ningbi and red leaves were The side looked at his master helplessly, his lips trembled slightly, but he didn't dare to move after all, his eyes turned red helplessly, and the crystal teardrops tried his best to hold back. After the imperial concubine and Jing Zhaorong looked at each other silently for a while, suddenly She smiled and said to Yan Zhaoyi: "Sister Zhaorong has only been in the cold palace for a few days, how come she even forgot the rules of the palace? "When Ningbi and Hongye heard this, they hurriedly knelt down, and Hongye secretly pulled Jing Zhaorong's skirt behind her back, begging her, Jing Zhaorong looked at her, and sighed in a low voice, " I have seen Concubine Jing! Hastily bowed her knees and bowed to the imperial concubine. "It seems that sister Zhaorong is not very happy." The imperial concubine wiped her mouth gently with a brocade handkerchief in her hand, and smiled slightly: "Have you even forgotten how to salute?" ? "Greetings to Concubine Jing." "Jing Zhaorong saluted again, but the expression on his face was particularly ugly. "What kind of expression is that on Jing Zhaorong? "The imperial concubine raised her eyebrows." No. Jing Zhaorong almost gritted his teeth and replied. "Qiu Yu, show Jing Zhaorong a salute." The imperial concubine looked at Jing Zhaorong with lightning-like eyes. "Yes, this servant greets Jing Zhaorong. "Qiu Yu knelt down and kowtowed to Jing Zhaorong, very well-behaved." See clearly?Jing Zhaorong. "The tone of the imperial concubine could not hear the joy or anger." You! "Jing Zhaorong clenched her hands into fists and glared angrily at the careless imperial concubine. It is already uncomfortable enough to ask her to compromise, but now she is asked to kowtow to this former concubine, she can't do it no matter what. The kneeling The palace maid Hongye couldn't stand it anymore, she already laughed and said: "I beg your concubine to forgive me, the rules in the palace, apart from meeting the empress dowager, the other concubines only need to bow their knees to the high-ranking master. . "The last sentence was said calmly, but the imperial concubine felt it was extremely harsh, and couldn't help being furious: "Don't keep talking about the palace rules to suppress this palace.The remnants of a rebellious official and traitor, allowing her to live to this day is the emperor's extra grace, if she doesn't keep her duty, she will be dragged down and killed, and it will be cheap to ask her to accompany those lonely ghosts of the Xue family. "Hearing her insulting Xue Shi, a cold light flashed in Jing Zhaorong's eyes, her voice was not loud, but she spoke clearly, just enough for all the people in the hall to hear, and said three words casually: "You don't dare. The imperial concubine was trembling with anger: "I dare not?"How dare you say I dare not?Can't I cure you bitch? "He turned around and ordered the eunuch who was accompanying him: "Go and pass the stick!"Drag this slut down and beat her hard, until I teach her how to recognize dignity. Qiu Yu, the attendant, heard that the battle was going to pass, hurriedly and secretly tugged at the sleeve of the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine blurted out a word, but Hongye kowtowed, her expression as respectful as before: "Please think twice, my mistress, although my master is of low status, But anyway, she was originally at the same level as the empress, different from other court ladies. "It's fine if you don't say this, but if you say it, it's like adding fuel to the fire. The imperial concubine's heart swelled, and she pointed at the red leaf and said ruthlessly: "Pass the stick to me!"Even beat this lowly maid! "The imperial concubine ordered the eunuchs to come up and drag the two of them, and someone else immediately went to get the punishment stick. Jing Zhaorong didn't struggle to resist, and let herself be dragged away. The imperial concubine thought about it and shouted: "Wait a minute. There was a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "Just hit here." "The court sticks used in the palace are not the same as those used in the outer court. They are no more than one foot long and seven cents thick. Said: "The imperial concubine has always had a bodhisattva-like heart, she only teaches her servants a lesson. The imperial concubine laughed and said, "What a loyal girl, don't worry, you two will be indispensable." She wanted to frighten Jing Zhaorong and beg for mercy, she pointed to Hongye and said: "Hit this girl first, then give me a real hit." "Tingzhang is divided into two types, the so-called "hardly beating" or there is still a way to survive, and the so-called "really beating" means beating to death. The eunuchs who executed the execution were the most agile. Walnut gagged her mouth, raised her court staff high, and hit it hard with a muffled "dumb" sound. Hongye was sweating profusely in pain, crying, and Jing Zhaorong was pushed to one side, unexpectedly His face was like a haggard tree, but he just stared blankly at the beaten Hongye, his lips moved slightly as if he was muttering something, and when he listened carefully along the wind, he actually said: "It's better to go back!It's better to go back! "Just listening to the prison eunuch sing and count: "One stick...two sticks...three sticks..." When the fifth stick was counted, Hong Ye had passed out from the pain and was silent. The imperial concubine saw Jing Zhao's face The ups and downs were uneventful, and she was shocked secretly, thinking that she had been frightened stupid. When she raised her face, the eunuchs came forward and pressed Jing Zhaorong down. When she was about to stuff the walnuts into her mouth, she instinctively turned her face On one side, the face was full of disgust. The imperial concubine felt a little happier in her heart, and smiled: "So you also know that you are afraid. "Jing Zhaorong didn't say a word, but looked contemptuously and arrogantly, looking directly behind her, as if drifting into the distance. The imperial concubine was furious, "Come on! "" Slow down! "The repairing figure who has been silent all this time stepped forward, and gave a blissful light: "Imperial concubine, please listen to my concubine's words! ""You said" the imperial concubine glanced at her, waved her hand, and the eunuch who had already waved his staff stepped back and waited aside. "Your Majesty, if you kill this bitch today, although it will not affect your status, but After all, it's not good, and it's too cheap for this bitch! "Lu Xiurong pointed at Jing Zhaorong who was beside him. "So, what do you think should be done?" The imperial concubine seemed to think that her words had some truth, "I see, I have been humiliated enough today, let's go back first and think about what fun we can have, and we will make fun of her in the future, wouldn't it be better to be a living treasure?" "Lu Xiurong smiled, but it was extremely soft and charming, but it made people shudder. "Wonderful! The imperial concubine clapped her palms and laughed, "If it wasn't for my sister's reminder, my sister's check would have given this bitch a good time."You are right, how could Bengong let her go so easily!Hahahaha..." The imperial concubine stood up with a smile and supported Qiu Yu's elbow, walked outside, and when she passed by Jing Zhaorong, she said

The days to come are still long! "Jing Zhaorong's body went limp, and his face was ashen and paralyzed.

Empress, how can that servant girl who repairs her face look so young and gentle and charming when she speaks so viciously?How could she..." Xuan Yu couldn't help stroking her shoulders and shivering, the queen's eyes narrowed slightly, and suddenly she smiled: "Silly girl, she is saving Jing Zhaorong! ""But, even if this Jing Zhaorong escapes this catastrophe, the days to come will be very sad, why..." Xuan Yu was stunned, "Haven't you heard that a good death is worse than a hard life?"As long as one day is alive, there is still hope. "Su Hexiang was burning in the golden cauldron in the hall, and the pale white smoke was like wisps, which scattered into the depths of the hall. After my afternoon nap, Xuan Yu slowly helped me to sit down in front of the dressing table, wearing only a moon satin robe. He smiled and said: "Your maidservant, please comb your master's hair. "I didn't answer, Xuan Yu took a rhino horn comb, and slowly combed my black hair. Xuan Yu loosely tied a bun for me, picked a branch of emerald from the jewelry box, and the long and fine wreath lay on it. My fingertips creaked, I compared them in front of my temples, I had already shook my head, Xuanyu had to put it down. The sunlight came in through the window lattice, in bundles of fine gold dust, and there were countless fine gold dust in each bundle. Rotating around. The window sash is carved with sika deer and cranes, surrounded by auspicious clouds and auspicious grasses, and the fine carved edges are painted with gold mud, rich and gorgeous, and the excellent slogan is "six harmony and spring". "Master, this is You can see the list of servants who can enter after the servants are selected." I lazily lay down on the soft couch of red sandalwood, brocade and red begonias, and Bier handed me a list with names written on it. Said: "It's up to you! "Bi'er nodded, put the list in the purse at her waist, and picked up the beauty to beat my legs. "Bi'er" I half-closed my eyes, "Master, please order" Bi'er agreed, but the hammer in her hand did not fall "You quietly find a suitable person for me in Beichen Palace. I want to know every move of Jing Zhaorong! "I turned over and sat up, brushed my hair, and slid down my thin sleeves, revealing a snow-white arm covered with gold inlaid jade, which made my skin white and jade-like, "Come on, let's embroider Fang Palace go around! "Chong Bier smiled slightly.

The queen took the chariot, and the eunuchs and maids surrounded the chariot and drove forward.The Xiufang Palace where Xiurong lives is very remote, the roads are secluded and no one is there, and only the chirping of autumn insects can be heard, which makes people feel that autumn is getting stronger.The outside of Xiufang Palace was deserted, the chariot slowly lowered from the chariot's shoulders, and Bi'er came forward to hold my hand.From a distance, I looked at a little palace lady sitting on the stone steps leaning on the stone pillars beside the corridor and taking a nap.Bi'er was about to go up to wake her up, I shook my head, walked around the little maid and walked inside.At this moment, the curtain in front of the door was raised, and a person walked out, seeing that it was the empress, and hurriedly turned around to answer, the empress grabbed her hand and said with a smile: "No need, I will go in by myself!" Going inside, the window drawer was closed, and the plantains outside stretched out their dark green leaves, and the shade of the curtain penetrated into strips of very thin golden sunlight, which burned on the smooth as a mirror of the bright brick floor, and stretched on the embroidery frame. With the moon white satin, Lu Xiurong is embroidering the grape parrot stitch by stitch. The parrot's coat color is extremely colorful, using more than thirty kinds of silk thread, and the stitching method is also extremely cumbersome.Occasionally, I raised my head and looked at the fiery red camellias, frowning slightly between my brows. It was such a long day of silence, the flowers and shadows were silent, but what troubled me was how to match the colors of the parrots on the embroidery frame. "Lan Ruo, go to sleep first, I want to stay longer, I will call you if something happens." Hearing the sound, Lu Xiurong thought it was the girl who came back, so she said softly. "Your sister's work is really bright." I walked to her side with a smile, "Mother, Your Majesty" Lu Xiurong heard my voice, stood up and turned around, and was about to salute in a hurry, so I took a step forward to hold her She, "Sister, don't be too polite!" Lu Xiurong hurriedly asked me to sit on the carved red sandalwood chair, "Lan Ruo, hurry up and make tea for the empress." She turned her head and told the maid just now. "Wait." The queen smiled and motioned Bi'er to bring up a slender white jade bottle and handed it to her, "Sister, this is the new Wuyishan Dahongpao that was presented as a tribute. My sister came in a hurry and didn't bring any presents, so I took Let's drink this tea."

(End of this chapter)

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