The Job of an Imperial Concubine

In this harem, what is more illusory than the emperor's love? Since she entered the palace, she has not been favored by the emperor. The emperor occasionally favored her twice, and she was tempted by the handsome emperor. This emperor was the first and only man in her life, and he was so handsome.

But after a long time, seeing this man going around in different women's palaces, seeing the indifferent eyes he looked at her, she gradually let go of this thought, and stayed peacefully in the harem. Although it was not easy, it was also Unlike those women who were thrown into the cold palace, the left and right Jiang's family can be regarded as a family from the south of the Yangtze River, and the other concubines in the palace never deliberately made things difficult for her.

Seeing Zhao Chongyi's appearance in front of the emperor today, the eyes that couldn't hide her secret love made her a little stunned. She always thought that Zhao Chongyi had become smart since she was left out in the cold, so she was promoted from Zhuang Wanyi to Zhao Chongyi again and again. Now it seems that she is not smart, but she just moved her heart that shouldn't be moved.

She wanted to laugh at this woman's stupidity, but felt bitter in her heart, and felt a little pity for this young woman, but thinking about her current status in the palace, she was not qualified to be merciful to others. Look away, don't look at the catkin wrapped by the emperor's palm, this palm warmed Zhao Chongyi's hand today, who did he hold yesterday, and who will he hug tomorrow?

Feng Jin didn't have a deep impression of Jiang Xianbin, but only remembered that she was a dull woman. The Jiang family was a scholarly family in the south of the Yangtze River. Unfortunately, this Jiang Xianfei was not contaminated by the talent of the scholarly family, but was taught to be dull and boring by books, but so A woman can feel at ease in the harem, at least clean.

"Since we have to meet the two concubines, why don't we go with me?" Feng Jin let go of Zhuang Luoyan's hand and glanced at Yuanzi, "I'm afraid I won't be able to stand the sun if I want to enjoy the scenery later."

Zhuang Luoyan and Jiang Xianbin naturally saluted and accompanied them. Compared with Jiang Xianbin's numbness, Zhuang Luoyan's eyes were much more spiritual, like a colorful picture scroll, so even if he was as quiet as Feng Jin , and occasionally said a few words instead of talking along the way.

"Everyone in the palace loves colorful flowers, but I think these pines and cypresses are full of energy." Feng Jin pointed to a few pines and cypresses not far away, "What do you two concubines think?"

"It's dignified and upright, and the wind and rain don't rush it," Jiang Xianbing respectfully replied, "The pines and cypresses are evergreen all the year round, and there is nothing better. In the world, the emperor is taller and straighter than this pines and cypresses, more dignified and upright, and even more unhurried by wind and rain."

Feng Jin nodded when he heard the words, he was noncommittal, then looked at Zhuang Luoyan, seeing her thoughtful look, and said: "I don't agree with the words of the virtuous concubine?"

"Sister Jiang's words are naturally reasonable, but I don't think so much," Zhuang Luoyan smiled shyly, and pointed to the shadow under the pines and cypresses, "It must be cool to stick those places in summer. According to my concubine, the emperor It’s a towering tree, a beam that reaches the sky.” After finishing speaking, she pointed to an inconspicuous little flower at the foot of the pine and cypress, “My concubine is the little flower that grew by leaning on the tree, maybe I will never know all about the capabilities of the pine and cypress, but Live by pines and cypresses."

For a man, what could be more satisfying and reassuring than knowing that a woman depends on him for everything? After Feng Jin heard this, seeing Zhao Chongyi's shyness on his face, as if he felt embarrassed by the shallow words but didn't know how to save them, he said with a light smile, "Emperors should be like pines and cypresses, but pines and cypresses should be like cypresses. But not quite like a king."

"My concubine made a slip of the tongue, please forgive me." Jiang Xianpin's complexion turned pale when she heard this, and she knelt straight down.

Seeing Jiang Xianpin's expression, Zhuang Luoyan wanted to kneel down, but was stopped by Feng Jin, "Jiang Xianpin doesn't need to do this, why are you guilty?" Although he was not dissatisfied with Jiang Xianpin's words, But in the end, he was not interested in Jiang Xianbin's regular and dull appearance, so he gave a few words of comfort, and then stopped talking.

When Jiang Xianpin heard the emperor calling herself "Jiang Xianpin", she bit her lower lip and got up and stepped aside. The sunlight shone on her face, making her feel her cheeks were burning hot.

Feng Jin changed his tone, and said to Zhuang Luoyan: "My concubine compares herself with flowers, why don't you go and see what flowers are under that tree?"

These words were clearly flirting, Zhuang Luorou smiled shyly, and in her heart she had a strong contempt for the man's inferiority, but said: "The emperor's words are taken out of context, and the concubine is just a metaphor. Compared?"

It has always been a flower without a hundred days, and a person without a hundred days. Even if the beauty is like a flower, but the beauty will eventually fade away one day, she is very normal-minded, how could she see herself as a flower, let alone such a poor flower?

What's more, if the flowers under the tree grow dry, she will be in big trouble.

At this moment, Zhuang Luoyan actually wants to slap herself, call you a cheap mouth, and make you forget that no matter how decent a man is, he also has a dishonest side!

A group of people approached the unremarkable flower, Zhuang Luoyan heaved a sigh of relief. Although this flower was not comparable to the flowers that the queen used to appreciate a few days ago, the pure white flowers looked so beautiful amidst the emerald green leaves with pale golden edges. Kind of cute and elegant.

"Your Majesty, this is June Snow in Phnom Penh," Gao Dezhong stepped forward and explained softly: "Some folks use this kind of flower as a potted plant. They are very afraid of strong wind and scorching sun. Doctors like to call it a white horse bone, and slaves don't know much about medicine. However, I heard that this kind of flower has the effect of soothing the liver and clearing the blood, dispelling heat and wind, so I think it is a beneficial flower."

"Well," Feng Jin nodded, and pondered: "Even so, I will transplant this plant to my palace. Although this flower is a bit small, it looks elegant and pleasing."

"Yes," Gao Dezhong replied hastily, "I will ask the gardener in the palace to do this today."

"Do it well, don't get hurt." After Feng Jin finished speaking, he turned to look at the sun hanging high in the sky, and said to Zhuang Luoyan and Jiang Xianpin: "The sun is getting brighter, so my concubines should go back sooner." .”

"Concubine resigns," Zhuang Luoyan blessed her body, glanced at the unremarkable flower, and slowly walked back a few steps before turning and leaving.

After walking a certain distance, Jiang Xianpin, who was walking beside Zhuang Luoyan, said: "Although Liu Yuexue tolerates the shade and hates the hot sun, it is difficult to live under the pines and cypresses. If it is more comfortable, maybe it will bloom better."

Zhuang Luoyan glanced at Jiang Xianpin in surprise. Although Jiang Xianpin's words were not very pleasant to the ear, but after thinking about it carefully, there was no malice. Instead, she asked with some reminders, but she was pretending to be like this or sincerely However, Zhuang Luoyan couldn't tell the difference, so she just replied: "Maybe that Liu Yuexue loves under that tree, you and I are not Liu Yuexue, how do you know whether it is at ease or not?"

"What my sister said is extremely true," Jiang Xianpin said with something else in her tone. She took a closer look at Zhuang Luoyan. This is a beautiful young girl. Her eyes are not as good as her own, and she was worn out by the harem long ago. "It would be best if I could live my life freely and happily." As a woman who had never been favored in the harem, she didn't have any resentment or jealousy towards Zhao Chongyi, but it was a pity that such a lively woman had such a heart. Really miss paying.

The two walked outside the Taoyu Pavilion, Zhuang Luoyan invited Jiang Xianpin to drink tea, she was not reluctant after Jiang Xianpin declined, she sat down on the soft chair, said that she was dizzy, and asked Fubao to teach the imperial physician.

The imperial hospital heard that the favored Zhao Chongyi needed a pulse, so they dared not neglect it, and sent the useful doctor Tong to rush to Zhao Chongyi's place.

Doctor Tong, who was over forty, checked Zhao Chongyi's pulse through a handkerchief, and immediately found that Zhao Chongyi was fine, but he couldn't say that in his mouth, he only said that it might be because of the hot weather, let him have a good rest and so on.

"I feel relieved when Doctor Tong said that," Zhuang Luoyan pretended to ask casually, "Today I heard that Sister Wang Concubine is ill. Is she in serious trouble?"

Imperial Physician Tong didn't know about a little concubine Wang's illness, but after hearing Zhuang Luoyan's question, he had no choice but to say: "Master Wang is not an official to ask for pulse, I don't know, please forgive me, Master Zhao."

"Doctor Tong is serious. I know that the hospital is busy." Zhuang Luoyan asked Doctor Tong to get up, rewarded him with some things, and continued, "It's just us sisters. I always feel a little worried. I want to Troubled Imperial Physician Tong to take another pulse, I wonder if it will affect Imperial Physician Tong."

"The health and well-being of the masters is the responsibility of the subordinates, how can they bear the word of trouble for the masters." Imperial Physician Tong immediately understood that Zhao Chongyi wanted the imperial hospital to treat Concubine Wang well.

After Imperial Physician Tong left Taoyu Pavilion and went to Jingyu Pavilion where Jiang Xianpin and Wang Concubine lived, Ting Zhu came in with an ice bowl, "People in this palace are always so arrogant."

"Who isn't?" Zhuang Luoyan smiled, seeing that it is normal for people to step on the high and low, she helped Concubine Wang once today, but it was just to thank Concubine Jiang for her kind words.

Although a woman from a scholarly family is good, she is not suitable for this palace. Fortunately, Jiang Xianpin is calling for her today, not others.

But everything has a cause and effect, if it is someone else, it may not be able to get a word of advice from Jiang Xianpin.

In the Jingyu Pavilion, Jiang Xianpin was sitting on Wangpin's bed and was talking with her, when a court lady hurried in with a happy face.

"Master, Doctor Tong from the Imperial Hospital is here to see you."

"You mean the Tong imperial physician who has excellent medical skills?" Jiang Xianpin looked at the maid in surprise, not to mention that now is not the time to invite Anmai, even such an imperial physician would not come to Jingyu Pavilion.

"The servant girl came to our Jingyu Pavilion directly after hearing that Tong Taiyi had asked for the pulse of Zhao Chongyi in Taoyu Pavilion." The maid replied honestly.

"How did the one from Taoyu Pavilion help me?" Wang Pin coughed, sat up in confusion, leaned against the head of the bed and panted slightly, "Sister, do you know what's going on?"

"No matter what, it's right to take care of your illness first." Jiang Xianpin gave Wang Concubine a reassuring look, motioned for the palace maid to invite Imperial Physician Tong in, and then continued: "You can rest assured."

Wang Cong sighed, closed her eyes and regained her composure. She and Jiang Xianpin were not favored people. No matter what Zhao Chongyi had in mind today, without her help, what would her body be like? I dare not think about it.

After Doctor Tong came, Jiang Xianpin saw that his attitude was polite and his pulse was extremely careful, so she was even more sure that it was Zhao Chongyi who had reminded this person. She thought of Zhao Chongyi's eyes looking at the emperor's love and the words he said, and sighed softly. I don't know if it's for myself and Wang Concubine or for Zhao Chongyi.

Outside the Qianzheng Palace, the sun was shining brightly, but Gao Dezhong, who was the chief eunuch, hurried over with a eunuch holding a potted plant. He was relieved when he entered the Qianzheng Palace, straightened his robe, walked into the main hall and whispered Said: "Your Majesty, the Phnom Penh Junexue potted plant is ready, where is it placed?" If it was any other potted plant, he wouldn't ask about it this time, but today's one is a little different.

Feng Jin, who was reviewing the memorial, looked up, glanced at Liu Yuexue, who was carefully held by the gardener in his arms, looked around, pointed to the Luo Hansong on the flower stand, and said, "Put it next to it."

"Yes," Gao Dezhong glanced at Luo Hansong, and signaled the gardener to place it carefully.

After setting them up, Gao Dezhong led the gardener back quietly. When he retreated to the door and turned around, Gao Dezhong took another look at the Phnom Penh Liuyuexue and Podocarpus pines, and went out the door with his head lowered.