Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven

After seeing what happened, everyone retreated.Liuzhu disappeared at some point, only me and Emperor Xuanling were left.I felt a little flustered in my heart, the warm wind blew the loose hair from my temples onto my face, itching one after another.The emperor took my hand and walked forward silently. Asakusa made a small rustling sound under his feet, and the sound of dressing was all broken.His hand was a little warm, and he could feel the cold lines in his palm.I didn't dare to shrink my hands, my face seemed to be burning, I only knew how to walk quietly with my head down.Looking down, she vaguely saw a pair of soft satin embroidered shoes under her feet, which were embroidered favorites in her spare time.The thin and tender crabapple petals embroidered with rose-purple spring silk thread in extremely light mercury white are like a thin heart that I am just ignoring the world at this moment.A pair of butterflies flying together are embroidered on the toe of the shoe, and the whiskers of the butterflies are adorned with small round silver beads. Step by step, they step on the green and fresh grass, and each step has a soft ringing sound, like a lotus flower blooming every step of the way.The butterfly also seemed to flutter on my heart, and its wings flapped one after another, making my heart beat violently.Walking to Jilan Pavilion not far away, it was only a few dozen steps, but it was like walking an extremely long mountain road, and my legs were faintly sore.

After entering the pavilion, the emperor loosened his hands slightly, and I immediately put the sleeves in my hands, only to feel that the greasy layer of damp on the palms and fingers was then wet again.He just stood in front of me with his hands behind his back, looked at me and said softly: "It rained heavily that day, I didn't mean to break the appointment." I didn't dare to answer, but it would be disrespectful for the emperor not to answer, so I had to answer in a very soft voice. Say "yes".He also said: "That day I had already arrived at Shanglin Garden, but the Empress Dowager suddenly issued an order for me to gather in the Queen's Palace. I hurried to go, but ended up getting drenched in the rain and suffering from wind and cold for several days."

I was anxious when I heard the words, knowing that he had already healed up, and he just happened to be standing in front of me and talking to me, but I couldn't help blurting out: "Is the emperor well?" She blushed and said in a low voice: "The concubine is dull." He smiled kindly and said: "Later, I thought about it, the rain was so heavy that day, and you were recuperating again, so you definitely wouldn't come out." My voice was almost inaudible: "The concubine did not break the appointment." His eyes lit up suddenly, and he said happily, "Is it true? Then you got wet in the rain, did you hurt yourself?"

When he asked me this way, I was both weeping and joyful, as if the depression and sorrow of the past few days had dissipated like thick fog meeting sunlight, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. The concubine is not drenched in the rain, and the concubine is fine. " My head was almost lowered to my chest, and the sparse embroidery patterns on my chest tickled my chin slightly.On the thumb of his right hand is a very transparent emerald jade finger ring, which is green like a lake of still water in a pool of too much liquid.Four fingers held my chin and forced me to look up, only to see his clear eyes, staring straight at me, his pupils were almost unfathomably dark, only his figure and the apricot blossoms blooming like clouds and brocades behind him could be seen .My heart was beating wildly, and I also felt that the color of the flower was shining all the way to my blushing cheeks, so I couldn't help but softly said: "How does the emperor deceive his concubines?"

The corners of his mouth turned up, and his smile deepened: "If I had told you earlier, you would have been scared by my status and restrained like those concubines. How dare you enjoy the flute and enjoy flowers with me freely and calmly?" I lowered my eyelids and stared at the embroidered shoes: "The emperor is teasing his concubines, he insists on seeing the concubine's ignorant jokes." The emperor laughed loudly. After laughing for a while, he gradually restrained his smile, looked at me and said, "If I told you the truth early in the morning, you would only be afraid of me, fear me, and flatter me. That's not the real you." Looking into the distance from the railing of the vermilion pavilion, as if wanting to see through the shadows of the flowers, and go straight to the depths of the sky, "I value you because of your nature. If you are no different from other concubines, I will not Value the agreement with you."

I looked down at the feet of his red one-cornered robe, which were densely embroidered with black silk thread, with continuous patterns, and I blushed and replied: "Yes." come out." The emperor was slightly complacent: "I'm trying to hide it from you, how can I let you know. It's just that my sixth brother has worked so hard, and I often call him into the palace to detain him." I bowed my knees: "The emperor is thoughtful and thoughtful, and the sky is a genius, how could the courtiers know." He suddenly reached out and shook my hand, and asked, "Why is my hand so cold? Is it because of the wind blowing out?"

I hurriedly said: "The concubine is not cold." He said "Well", "You have been out for a long time, I will accompany you back." I was about to say "Don't dare", when he suddenly hugged me horizontally, I let out a slight exclamation, and instinctively stretched out my arms to wrap around his neck, the long skirt flicked softly, as if A butterfly wing fluttered open, flashing stunningly brightly.He smiled and said, "I am tired from walking, I will carry you there." I was terrified, but I didn't dare to struggle, I just said: "This will attract criticism and make others talk about the emperor, and my concubines absolutely dare not."

The emperor smiled and said: "I feel sorry for the concubine I like, and others can discuss whatever they like." A narrow smile flashed across his face as he spoke: "Anyway, this is not the first time I have hugged you." I was so ashamed that I didn't dare to speak any more, so I curled up in Xuan Ling's arms obediently, and let him carry me back to the palace.I am so close to him, clinging to his chest, there is a strange fragrance floating on his body, although this fragrance is very faint, it seems to come out from the bones, which makes people feel delighted.He was wearing a red silk and gold gown with wide gusseted sleeves. The blue skirt I was wearing was gently blown by the wind in Yongxiang Long Street, and the light blue ribbon on the skirt was gently blowing on the Xuan. On Ling's clothes, there was a soft and silent sound.Along the way, a palace maid from the inner eunuch saw this situation, hurriedly knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live" three times respectfully, she lowered her head and did not dare to raise her eyes, but she peeked at it.Xuan Ling's pace was not rushed, and in the wind, I could vaguely hear the soft sound of the rings on my head shaking and colliding, Lingling walked all the way.

Tangli Palace, a palace that has never been visited by men except the imperial physician since I moved in, has an unusual meaning because of the arrival of Emperor Xuan Ling.When the emperor hugged me and stepped into this palace, which is usually closed, all the maids in the inner eunuch who were cleaning and tidying up the courtyard were taken aback, and they knelt down in panic and joy to pay their respects.Apparently Liu Zhu has let everyone know that I was promoted to be a concubine, but he didn't expect that the way I came back was so unexpected. I suddenly saw those people I was with day and night, embarrassed and ashamed, and gave me a little push, but the emperor didn't let me down, didn't even look at them, just said "get up" casually, and carried me straight into the Yingxin Hall. put me down.The emperor took a look at the palace people who followed behind him and stood in front of him with lowered eyebrows and lowered hands, and asked indifferently: "When you were a nobleman, how many people were there to serve you?"

I respectfully replied: "The concubine needs to rest and recuperate, so I really don't need so many servants to serve her." "That's outrageous. Who is the chief internal eunuch and maid in charge of this palace?" Jinxi knelt down and said: "The slave girl in charge of the Tangli Palace is the seventh-rank obedient Cui Jinxi, and I will see the emperor. I will report back to the emperor, there is no chief internal eunuch in the Tangli Palace." The emperor was slightly puzzled, and Jinxi said: "Originally Kang Lu Hai is the chief internal eunuch in the palace, Concubine Li Gui asked him to work as an errand."

The emperor looked a little hesitant, and said quietly: "This is also a trivial matter." Then he said to me: "You can't do without a chief internal eunuch in your palace. Tomorrow, I will ask the House of Internal Affairs to select a few experienced internal eunuchs. You choose One is in charge of your palace." I smiled and said: "Why is it so troublesome. Why don't we let Xiao Yunzi in my palace take up this job first, I see that he is okay, let him practice and practice." Xiao Yunzi immediately leaned down on the ground cleverly and said: "I thank the emperor for your kindness, and thank you for your appreciation. This slave will definitely serve you well with all your heart." The emperor smiled and said to me: "It's fine if you say yes, so that the people transferred from outside won't know your temper." Then he said to Xiao Yunzi: "Your little master appreciates you and gives you dignity, and you should be good at it." Do things, don't let your little master worry." Xiao Yunzi kowtowed her head three times in a hurry, and said loudly: "Yes, my servant obeys the order." The emperor said: "Now that I have entered the concubine position, it is time to add a few more people. Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs select some people to come in tomorrow, and pick a few good ones to be in the palace." I smiled and said, "Thank you, the emperor, but let the emperor decide." The emperor said gently: "You should rest early and rest well. I will come to see you in two days." I followed him to the gate of the palace, and saw a bright yellow car parked outside the palace, dozens of court ladies, eunuchs and guards standing like statues, and when the emperor came out, they all knelt down and greeted him. Kneeling respectfully, he said, "Respectfully send off the emperor." Seeing that group of people meandering away, the bright yellow gradually faded away before returning to the hall. Everyone knelt down to congratulate me, and Xiao Yunzi said with tears in her eyes: "Congratulations, little master, the little master has finally come to the end of all hardships." There were tears in everyone's eyes, I said with a smile: "Today is a good day, why are you crying?" Then I looked at Xiao Yunzi and said: "Now that you are promising, you should have a good job as a job. You are still young, and you have many things to follow Cui Shun learned from others, don't just be glib, learn to be calm." Xiao Yunzi solemnly agreed. I said "I'm tired" and told them to leave. I strolled into the Xinuang Pavilion, and my hidden thoughts gradually came to me.Am I actually unable to avoid this tumultuous palace battle?Or is it predestined that the lover of my life will be the emperor?This endless struggle between the palaces really scared me and gave me a headache. I know very clearly that from the moment the emperor uttered his voice today, I am no longer the noble man in Tangli Palace who hides from the world due to illness.Presumably everyone in the harem knows that I have become the emperor's new favorite, and I was promoted to concubine before I went to bed, and was carried back to the palace by the emperor blatantly. However, I am not unhappy. The person I like is the only person in the world who loves me openly, so I don't have to suppress my feelings.It's just that this kind of affection forced me to get involved in the endless struggle in the harem.Do you want this affection or not?I'm afraid that Yu Xuanling has no choice but to want it. He treats me so favorably, but can I really let him go?I once prayed, "May I have a single-minded person, never leave each other forever", but my single-minded person is the most inattentive person in the world, and there are too many choices and enjoyments for him.I looked out the window full of spring scenery, and my heart was like a mess. While he was in a state of anxiety, he heard Mei Zhuang and Ling Rong come in hand in hand.Mei Zhuang's face was full of joy, his face was flushed with excitement, he took my hand and held it tightly, weeping with joy: "Okay! Okay! Finally, I have a bright future!" Ling Rong hurriedly blessed me and said, "See my concubine Guan." I hurriedly helped her up and said, "What is this for? There's nothing left to do." Ling Rong smiled and said: "Sister Mei is crazy with joy, but I am still awake. The rules can never be broken, or if you know it, you will say that you are generous and informal, but if you don't know it, you will say that I don't know good and bad. .” The three sat down holding hands, and Huanbi came in with tea and said hello.Mei Zhuang said with a smile: "Okay, you young lady is proud, and the slaves in this palace are considered to have made it to the top." Huanbi thanked with a smile and retreated. Ling Rong blamed her and said, "Why did my sister become a concubine Wan so quietly? She kept it so well that she didn't reveal a single word." I smiled and said, "Good sister, I really don't know, but I met the emperor by chance in Shanglin Garden." Mei Zhuang joked: "The ancients said, 'If you don't make a song, you will be a blockbuster'. You must be talking about it. I was sitting in the palace, and I heard the news and thought it was a rumor." Ling Rong interjected: "It was Li Neishi who was next to the emperor who passed on the decree, so we believed it. I hurriedly pulled sister Mei to congratulate you." Turning to Mei Zhuang, he said: "I'm right. We pulled it out. The first to arrive." Mei Zhuang said with a smile: "The flower lottery that was drawn that night is indeed quite interesting, but you have been favored." Suddenly looking around, he lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, how lucky you are?" I couldn't help but blushed, and Ling Rong also blushed.I lowered my head and said angrily, "Sister, why do you ask such a question?" "Tell me, what is there to be ashamed of my sisters." I shook my head.Mei Zhuang was surprised: "Really not? You are not lying to me?" I blushed and said in a low voice: "My sister is sick, how can I take care of her bed." Mei Zhuang clapped his hands and said: "The emperor really values ​​you! This is probably rare since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, which has never been served in bed!" I was not as happy as Mei Zhuang expected, after a moment of silence, I said: "It is precisely because I have never served in bed that I was awarded the title of Jin. This grand favor is too prosperous, I am afraid it is not good." Ling Rong also frowned and said, "I'm afraid someone is already ready to make a move." Meizhuang changed color slightly, pondered for a moment and said: "Now that you are deeply favored by the emperor, they don't dare to do too much to you. As long as you are honored and favored, and you are careful, you will be fine." He asked again: " I heard that Madam Yu was suddenly rejected by the emperor and demoted to the last rank of dresser, and your decree was handed down almost at the same time, is there any reason in between?" I sighed and said, "It was she who humiliated me in Shanglin Garden that attracted the emperor's attention." Mei Zhuang raised his eyebrows and sneered softly, and said: "Look at her frivolous appearance, even the young master who is higher than her dares to insult her, she really brings shame on herself!" Ling Rong interjected: "This is better. With her as an example, no one will dare to provoke my sister easily." I was still worried: "If it's self-defeating, if it falls out of favor, it will bring down Zhen's family." Mei Zhuang held my hand and said seriously: "Up to now, I'm afraid you cannot avoid it by yourself. You have already attracted people's attention, if you escape now, you will only be slaughtered by others in the future." She strengthened her hand "Besides, it's better to have the emperor's protection than you alone?" Ling Rong patted my hand and comforted me: "Sister, don't worry, the most important thing now is to take good care of your body and become a veritable concubine." There was a bright light in Mei Zhuang's eyes, he nodded and said: "Ling Rong is right. As long as you and my three sisters are of the same heart, we will definitely be able to stand tall in this harem."