Adore Trick of Beauty

Nie Wushuang stood up and said with a smile: "The Queen is absolutely right." The Queen talked to her for a while, chatted with her about some common things and rewarded her with some exquisite jewelry before ordering her to leave.

The queen watched her leave with a sneer on her lips. Aunt Wang stepped forward and asked, "The Queen, do you want to rest?" The Queen frowned slightly, looked at the lonely moonlight outside the window and sighed, "Which palace will the Emperor rest in tonight?"

Grandma Wang replied: "The Emperor is at Mingfu Palace tonight."

Mingfu Palace is the residence of Concubine Yun. The queen sighed quietly: "The emperor has rested at Concubine Yun's house for five consecutive days this month. He has never thought about me and Yi Xuan."

Aunt Wang interjected from the side: "Fei Yun is naturally charming, proud of herself, and proficient in writing. I am afraid that if she has an heir, the emperor will love her even more." She did not say any more, but the meaning was very clear. Now Concubine Yun is probably the first person in Xiao Fengming's heart in the harem. If a prince or princess is born, in Xiao Fengming's heart, the status of the queen and the eldest prince may be in jeopardy.

The Queen smiled coldly: "In terms of beauty, she is not the best. In terms of gentleness and courtesy, she is not as good as Concubine Jing, and in terms of heart and magnanimity, she is not even half as good as Concubine Shu. I really don't know how the Emperor could just fall in love with her." .”

Grandma Wang thought for a while: "I'm afraid the emperor still likes her talent. The emperor is different from the late emperor. The late emperor liked beautiful women, but the emperor valued a woman's virtue and talent more. In the harem, a concubine with both talent and beauty is indeed a good choice. Very little. Abundant”

Yingguo is located in the north, and its ancestors conquered the world on horseback. It has only been two hundred years since the founding of the country, and the custom of hunting and martial arts has not subsided. Most ordinary women do not study. Only women from high-ranking officials and nobles can teach poetry and calligraphy. . Concubine Yun's father was the Minister of Rites, and taught her how to read and digit since she was a child. Therefore, Concubine Yun was known as a talented person in her boudoir. After entering the palace, she was even seen in front of the emperor as a talented woman. Therefore, the favor can last for three years.

Her only shortcoming is that she still has no children. Therefore, although he is favored, he is somewhat lacking in confidence.

The queen held her forehead and looked at the dimly dancing candlelight in the hall, alternating between light and dark, as unclear as the road ahead. They have been married for nearly ten years, and she never understands what her husband is thinking. If he was not nice to her, he would never question her in letting her take charge of Fengyin alone in such a huge harem. If you say that he is good to her, he often attracts beauties without getting tired of her at all.

"It's not that there are women with both talent and beauty." The queen pondered for a long time before saying: "I see that Nie Guiren speaks appropriately and has a measured advance and retreat. It is said that she is the most beautiful woman in Qi State. Her poems and songs are excellent. And today Lin Lin My father-in-law also came here specifically to remind me not to deal with her rashly, and my intention to protect her is very obvious. This is clearly the emperor's intention. Could it be that the emperor is already interested in her? "

"But it's inappropriate for me to look at Mr. Nie." Grandma Wang hesitated and said, "If it's her fault that beautiful face is on her face, I'm afraid the Queen will raise her and turn a cat into a tiger in the future. .”

The queen's face tightened and she sneered: "Will she become a tiger? I don't think so! She has no foundation and no support in the country. Why should she become a man-eating tiger? Then there will be such a thing If there is any sign, I will let her know who is the mistress of this harem!"

A sharp look flashed in her eyes, and Grandma Wang did not dare to say anything more, saying yes again and again.

The Queen paused, a look of exhaustion and loneliness passing between her brows, and she waved her hand: "It's useless to talk about this. Let's see how Concubine Yun is doing. By the way, the Queen Mother recently said that she would go to Donglin Temple to worship Buddha. I wonder when she will come back?"

"I heard that I will come back in a month." Grandma Wang said. She paused and then said cautiously: "Madam, Eunuch Zhou who was on duty in the Imperial Study Room today said he saw a pamphlet, which was a draft for the Emperor by the Queen Mother. Women’s roster…”

Before she could finish speaking, the queen slammed the table, her chest heaving with anger: "This old witch still thinks that there are not enough women in the harem, but..."

Seeing how angry she was, Grandma Wang quickly pulled her sleeves to signal her to be silent: "Queen, be careful that walls have ears!"

The queen threw her hand away angrily: "What are you afraid of? Now that she is old, she still wants to interfere in the harem and the government. If my father hadn't told me to endure it, would I have been able to endure it until now?"

"Queen, a little impatience will ruin a big plan. The Queen Mother is in the palace and in the court, even the emperor has to be afraid of three points, let alone the queen." Grandma Wang advised: "Now we can only wait for the day when the tree falls down and Hu Shun is scattered. ”

The queen waved her hand: "Forget it, just take it one step at a time."

…

Nie Wushuang held Xia Lan's hand and slowly walked back to "Yuanxiu Palace". The master and servant walked silently on the smooth bluestone road, with vermilion palace walls on both sides. It seemed like there was no end in sight at a glance.

With emotion in her heart, she suddenly saw a palace man coming from a distance with a palace lantern, and the path ahead was suddenly illuminated. She raised her eyes and saw Eunuch Deshun approaching with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Nie went out to relax, so I came out to take a look. I was afraid that the road would be slippery in the dark and the nobleman might fall."

Nie Wushuang changed his hand and said with a smile: "Have you asked where Eunuch Deshun is on duty?"

"This slave is working for Eunuch Yang." Deshun replied with a smile. Nie Wushuang looked at his ordinary but happy face and said with a smile: "Then I have to thank Eunuch Deshun for your help."

"You are so polite, noble man." Eunuch Deshun said with a smile: "If your noble man becomes successful in the future, don't forget about me. I will be very happy."

Nie Wushuang smiled slightly and said nothing. Eunuch Deshun sent her all the way to "Yuanxiu Palace" before going back. Before leaving, he said with a smile: "Eunuch Yang said that the lotus flowers in Shanglin Garden are very good, and noble people can go and enjoy them."

Nie Wushuang said with a smile: "Now that we are no longer bound, we will naturally be in the mood.

Go enjoy the lotus. "

"Eunuch Yang also said that it would be more appropriate if Mr. Nie could compose one or two poems about appreciating lotus flowers." After Eunuch Deshun finished speaking, he left quietly.

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A relative mentioned the title of eunuchs in the article. Before the Qing Dynasty, eunuchs in the palace usually called themselves slaves. Servants only appeared in the Qing Dynasty. Before the Qing Dynasty, "slave" was a curse word. It was not until the beginning of the Qing Dynasty and the Manchus entered the customs that eunuchs began to gradually call themselves slaves.

Bing is not writing about Qing Dynasty, so he uses slaves. I feel a little more ancient about myself. Please excuse me! Thanks for your comments!

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