The Job of an Imperial Concubine

Regardless of the reason why the emperor came to Xihe Palace, Zhuang Luoyan dressed up in the same style as before, no rouge and gouache, hair should be soft and fragrant, and clothes should be loose. After all, the emperor came to the concubine's palace at night to cover the quilt for chatting or fighting, not to see how women remove makeup and hairpins.

It’s better to save things like astonishing the emperor during the day, and it’s better to do things at night at night.

When Feng Jin arrived at Xihe Palace, he was not surprised to see Zhuang Luoyan standing at the gate of the palace, got off the chariot and helped Zhuang Luoyan up, "It's going to be cold spring these days, my concubine should be careful."

"The concubine is dressed very warmly, the emperor doesn't have to worry," Zhuang Luoyan rubbed the emperor's hand with her with the other hand, "how come the emperor's hand is so cold, the concubine prepared hot soup for the emperor, you Warm up your body."

Feng Jin patted the back of Zhuang Luoyan's hand with his other hand, "You don't have to be nervous, it's just some wind." After speaking, he led Zhuang Luoyan into the room.

There is no special scent of incense in Xihe Palace, but it has some green grass fragrance, which is the special feature of Zhuang Luorou. Every time I go to the place where Zhuang Luoyan lives, I always think of various things, such as the peach fragrance in June, the lotus fragrance in July, and the mint fragrance in August, which are always refreshing. So when it was hot last year, he also preferred to go to Zhuang Luoyan's residence. On a hot day, even if ice was put in the house, no one likes to smell the messy scent of incense.

Bringing the peanut, barley, and taro ball soup to the emperor with his own hands, Zhuang Luoyan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this concubine asked the small kitchen to simmer with fire. You can try it."

The celadon bowl contained a fragrant soup, which made Feng Jin, who was blowing some cold spring wind along the way, have some appetite, took a sip from the silver spoon presented by Zhuang Luorou, the temperature of the soup seemed to have warmed his stomach inside.

"The taste is very good. I have never tasted this kind of soup. It seems that the cook in your small kitchen is quite capable." Feng Jin drank a few more sips before putting down the bowl. After rinsing his mouth, he looked at Zhuang Luoyan with a smile, "In the future If I want to eat delicious food, it seems that I will come to Aifei's place."

"If the emperor likes it, it's okay to transfer this cook to the imperial dining room," Zhuang Luoyan smiled triumphantly, "but this dish was taught by my concubine. If I think of other dishes, I can let her cook." Tell the cook to go."

"Since it's your idea, what do I need a cook for? You are enough." Feng Jin smiled, seeing that Zhuang Luorou's face was a little moved, he got up and wrapped his arms around Zhuang Luorou's waist with one hand, "The time is not up It's early, my concubine and I rest in peace."

Seeing this, the servants in the palace immediately stepped forward to remove the curtain, leaving room for the emperor and Zhaoxian to accommodate themselves.

Outside the heavy curtains, Gao Dezhong led several court ladies and eunuchs to wait quietly. Standing opposite him were two big court ladies from Xihe Palace. Did Zhao Xianrong cook for the emperor himself?"

"This..." Ting Zhu was a little embarrassed, "Eunuch Gao, Your Majesty told the servants not to talk too much, please don't embarrass us."

"You and I are both serving the master, I understand," Gao Dezhong sighed, "The emperor will understand the empress's heart." He finally understood, this Zhao Xianrong may have really given his true feelings to the emperor, otherwise, how could he be sneaky? After doing these things, he still hasn't shown it in front of the emperor.

Yun Xi heard the words and said that she was loyal to Gao De, "Eunuch is very aware of the details, but I beg you not to tell the emperor about this matter, this servant is here to thank you for your kindness."

The other masters tried their best to behave in front of the emperor, but this Zhaoxian had a good face, but she didn't dare to let the emperor know her intentions. Seeing Yun Xi's sad face, Gao Dezhong nodded his head in agreement. He won't say, as to whether the emperor will ask, it's none of his business.

In view of the fact that the emperor came to the harem frequently, Zhuang Luoyan thought that the emperor would simply chat with her under the quilt, but what he didn't expect was that she was still in a good mood. I wonder if the emperor will have a nightmare like a ghost pressing the bed tonight.

"Master, it's getting late, let's arrange it earlier." Chen Xi put on a piece of clothing for Ning Guiren, and saw that Ning Guiren was still stroking the qin given by the emperor, "The emperor has gone to Xihe Palace today, and will not come again gone."

"Yes, he is the emperor, the emperor of all the women in the harem, not mine alone." Ning Guiren smiled wryly, stood up and walked to the window, looking in the direction of Xihe Palace, "It is not my wish to enter the palace." , The emperor's pity and love made me forget that this is the harem."

"Master, don't think so. The emperor treats you well. The talented and talented people who entered the palace with you have never been favored by the emperor." Chen Xi put away the piano, "My son, after you enter the palace, The emperor will stay here with you more often, and the rewards will continue. When you enter the harem, there are constant speculations about you, so how can the emperor continue to stay here?"

"Why do you have to persuade me?" Mrs. Ning Gui smiled weakly, "There are so many women in the harem, it's only natural for the emperor to go there, not to mention that Zhao Xianrong is favored, it's only normal for the emperor to go to her place."

Thinking of the few conversations in the Imperial Garden, Ning Guiren looked back towards Xihe Palace. Although Zhao Xianrong is not versatile, but with his easy-going temperament, the emperor wants to pamper him a little bit.

When Feng Jin woke up in the morning, it was rare for him to have breakfast with Zhuang Luoyan. Zhuang Luoyan was holding a bowl of pearl rice porridge, "It's really peaceful to wake up in the morning."

"With your lazy nature, you should have walked more in the morning," Feng Jin picked out a piece of shortbread and put it in Zhuang Luorou's bowl, "Don't stay in the palace all the time on weekdays, it's also good to take more walks. "

"The concubine also passed by," Zhuang Luoyan argued vigorously, "Yesterday I met Concubine Ning and Lady Ning in the imperial garden. Concubine Ning's begonia flowers are extremely beautiful."

"Concubine Ning's paintings are unmatched in this harem, Ning Guiren..." Feng Jin frowned, "Although Ning Guiren's surname is Ning, there is always some conflict with Ning Concubine's title, to pass on my will, Ning's Sheng Although Yu has a surname of Ning, but because Concubine Ning has already used this title, Ning's Shengyu was given the title of Qian."

Qian? Isn't this title too superficial? Zhuang Luorou said with a smile on her face, "Your Majesty, this concubine finds it hard to pronounce. Changing her title will make it easier to distinguish."

Not long after, the emperor's verbal edict was issued to the harem, and all the people in the harem didn't know whether the emperor favored Ning or didn't care. Saying that he didn't care, he flipped Ning's tooth cards several times. If he cared, why would he give Qian the title on the grounds that the Ning family collided with Concubine Ning's title.

"Your Majesty Qian?" The queen smiled after hearing the emperor's will, "The wind and moon in the south tower are still the same, don't hate it for no reason.

Qian who's flute is leaning on the dangerous railing, and tonight, in the sound of falling plums, complains about Guanshan. It's a pretty good title. "

"This noble lady is well, why did the emperor think of changing her title?" Dian Cui said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, the emperor stayed in Xihe Palace yesterday, does it have anything to do with Zhao Xianrong?"

"Whether it matters or not, the emperor issued this decree, we just need to correct the name." The queen's smile remained unchanged, but her eyes were a little cold.

No matter whether it was Zhuang Luoyan's handwriting or not, the emperor still remembers to go to her when he loves Ning so much, which shows Zhuang Luoyan's status in the emperor. However, if the emperor dotes on her more than Concubine Shu, it would not be a bad thing, at least this one is not as scheming as Concubine Shu.

After Ning Shengyu received the order, she felt a little dazed. What does it mean to offend Concubine Ning? She didn't have a title when she first entered the palace, so she used her surname as her title. Is this also a collision?

"Master..." Chen Xi looked at her worriedly.

"It's okay." Ning Shengyu lowered his eyelids, "In this harem, having a title is also the emperor's favor, isn't it?"

It's just that this title is unbearable, making even a word of Qian ridiculous.

All the women in the harem admired Zhuang Luoyan's good tricks. Such a move not only showed favor to Concubine Ning, but also gave Ning's newcomer to the palace a disgrace.

Just when everyone was lamenting that Zhuang Luoyan was favored, another incident happened in the harem. Ye Guiren died in the dry well of Jingqiu Pavilion. The dry well was not high enough to fall to death, so the emperor was furious and ordered a thorough investigation of the matter.

"Your Majesty, empress, my servant found a piece of this in the inner lining of Ye Guiren's skirt. Presumably Ye Guiren took advantage of the murderer's inattention to leave evidence to remind us," the eunuch of Dianzhong Province presented a piece of torn cloth.

The queen looked into the tray, and the thing painted on this piece of silk was obviously a corner of a peacock's tail, presumably Ye Guiren tore off a small piece in a hurry and hid it in the inner jacket.

Feng Jin, who was drinking tea with the queen, also looked at the plate, and frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty, this peacock tail looks a bit similar to the paper kite placed by Madam Zhao Xian Rong a few days ago." He Yu frowned and looked at the plate a few more times, "I think this servant must have misread it."

"No matter what, this matter should be investigated carefully," the queen turned her head to look at the emperor, "Your majesty, look at this matter..." She knew that Zhuang Luoyan was favored, and the day Zhao Xianrong released the paper kite, the emperor and Zhao Xian They are together, so only when the emperor speaks up about this matter, can she rest assured that someone will investigate Zhuang Luoyan.

"Since Zhao Xianrong has doubts about this matter, I will call Zhao Xianrong to ask." Feng Jin put down the teacup, "I also want to clarify this matter."

The queen nodded to the eunuch in charge when she heard the words, and the eunuch in charge retreated lightly.

Feng Jin stared expressionlessly at the blue and white fine porcelain teacup on the table, completely not realizing that the favorite concubine should look like a murderer who framed concubines and concubines.