Pampered Consort’s Acting Awards: 100, love

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==Chapter 100: Love==

It is the frosty moon, the smoke in the forest is decreasing, and the leaves fall, which means the world is autumn.

The weather is getting colder day by day, but the Queen Mother's body is gradually "improving".

The autumn breeze is coming, and the curtains are cool.

Today is the first time after returning from Tali Mountain. The Queen Mother summoned her. All the concubines solemnly attended the ceremony. They were all bright-colored and as plain as a new lotus.

It was not bright yet, so they gathered in front of the Cining Palace.

The five concubines blessed each other in sequence, still expressing greetings and greetings, but their eyes and tone were obviously very different from a year ago. They were a little less aggressive and a little more harmonious. I don't want to envy Qin Zhaoyi at all. ‌Favor, that must be fake, but the desire to compete for favor is indeed worse.

The concubines were all from noble families, and none of them were stupid. Why would the emperor promote the entire Qin family? They had a strong idea.

To put it bluntly, no one would go against the emperor's chosen successor.

After a while, Eunuch Zhang introduced the five concubines into the inner hall.

The Queen Mother was leaning on the imperial concubine's couch, wearing plain satin. Her complexion was indeed much worse than before. Autumn had just begun, and she held a hand stove in her hand. The hand stove was cushioned with a piece of soft satin.

"I, my concubine, are waiting to send my regards to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother be blessed with peace and happiness."

The five concubines saluted in unison.

The Queen Mother raised her hand and said: "Without courtesy, please sit down."

The Queen Mother took a sip of tea and rubbed her temples. Concubine Liu immediately stood up and said earnestly:

"The Queen Mother is in poor health, how could she not ask my concubines to serve her? I feel really guilty."

The Queen Mother looked at her and smiled: "These days, you have managed the harem in an orderly manner, which has relieved the Ai family's worries."

Speaking of the poor jade body, Xu Shuyi took over the maid and asked her maid to bring a bottle of Buddha statues to her. Immediately afterwards, Xue, Liu Erfei and Qin Jing presented handwritten Buddhist scriptures, while He Shuyi embroidered A scroll of scripture.

After receiving the wishes of the various palaces, the Queen Mother relaxed her eyebrows and turned around to mention the cost of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet next month. As she spoke, she suddenly raised her head and said to Eunuch Zhang: "By the way, later. I will distribute the lychees sent from Guanglu Temple to each palace."

Eunuch Zhang quickly bowed in response.

The Queen Mother turned around and said with a considerate smile: "These lychees are all sent from Kuai Ma, Sichuan. The shells are as red as fire and the flesh is as white as snow. They are sweet and delicious. They are just in time when they are fresh. Go back and eat it quickly, otherwise the taste will change in three or two days."

"I would like to thank the Queen Mother for the reward."

The concubines stood up to receive the reward.

Speaking of it, lychees are indeed fresh, so I can only eat them once or twice at this time. Because they are not available locally, they have to be delivered quickly. Ordinary people cannot afford them, and even the Queen Mother and the Emperor occasionally give them to them. , the concubines were naturally grateful.

After the Queen Mother said this, she seemed tired, and the concubines were no longer disgusting people, so they left Cining Palace one after another. Qin Juan also wanted to say goodbye. Before she could turn around, she heard the Queen Mother behind her say:

"Qin Zhaoyi, please stay here first."

Qin Juan was shocked and didn't know why the Queen Mother was looking for her, but she still said "yes".

The Queen Mother of Chu called her, but she didn’t say anything and just closed her eyes and rested on the chair. Qin Juan was serving tea aside and said:

"The Queen Mother, please use it."

The Queen Mother Chu did not answer.

Qin Juan knew that the Queen Mother must have heard it, and just wanted to show her off, so she didn't say anything anymore and kept holding it like that. Eunuch Zhang was watching from the side, sighing in his heart, Qin Zhaoyi was impeccable in appearance and etiquette, not to mention her appearance.

After serving tea for such a long time, the rim of the bowl did not shake at all.

The two sides were silent for a long time, then the Queen Mother Chu took the tea cup, took a sip, and said calmly:

"I just found the Buddhist scriptures you copied. The writing is quite good."

"The Queen Mother is so complimentary."

After saying that, Qin Juan tightened her skirt and knelt down straight.

"What are you doing?"

Qin Juan cupped her hands and lowered her eyebrows, and said softly: "To the Queen Mother, since I came back from Dali Mountain, I have always wanted to come and apologize to the Queen Mother, but I was afraid of disturbing the Queen Mother's purity. Fortunately, I have the opportunity today."

Qin Juan's heart is like a mirror. For a woman like the Queen Mother who has experienced two dynasties, if she wants to manipulate the harem with etiquette, she can only accept it.

The Queen Mother of Chu tightened her hand on the cup and said, "Your Majesty said that you made a meritorious service in putting out the fire that day. What kind of crime are you paying for?"

"No matter what the reason is, no matter how urgent it is, I should not contradict the Queen Mother." Qin Juan lowered her eyebrows and knelt on the ground, saying word by word: "Please punish the Queen Mother."

As soon as this came out, Eunuch Zhang couldn't help but take a second look at Qin Zhaoyi.

When I entered the palace, I acted like a lowly person, with a low-born yet peaceful appearance. Now that I think about it, it was just to deceive others.

After another long while, the Queen Mother Chu seemed to have recovered and smiled suddenly:

"The Ai family doesn't blame you, Eunuch Zhang, help Zhaoyi up quickly."

Eunuch Zhang hurriedly helped Qin Chan get up.

Qin Juan stayed in Cining Palace for a while longer. After she left, Eunuch Zhang walked to the Queen Mother's side, put his fingertips on her temples, and slowly rubbed them. Queen Mother Chu closed her eyes and murmured: "If this continues, once there is news in her belly, the emperor will make her a queen."

Eunuch Zhang pinched his throat and said: "This Empress Zhaoyi is not a light-hearted person. The fire in Lishan has left me with lingering fears."

The Queen Mother of Chu let out a long breath and said: "Go and deliver a letter to the Chu family and ask A'hang to come into the palace."

Eunuch Zhang paused and stood up to go out.

"Wait."

The Queen Mother Chu called him to stop.

"What else do you have to say?"

Eunuch Zhang bowed.

"The Ai family heard that Xue Xiangyang left Beijing. Where did he go?"

Eunuch Zhang said quickly: "The Ministry of Punishment is becoming more and more strict. The only news outside is that he went to the Jiangnan area."

The Queen Mother Chu stroked her hand on the stove:

"Are you sure it's the south?"

Eunuch Zhang lowered his head and said, "The two hidden piles are both said to be from the south."

The Queen Mother Chu took a long breath, her shoulders relaxed slightly, but she still said:

"The Ai family has been feeling restless these past two days, always feeling that something big is going to happen..."

"Your Majesty, you are worrying too much." Eunuch Zhang smiled, "Since ancient times, the world has been governed by filial piety. If Your Majesty touches the Chu family, how will the history books comment?"

The Queen Mother Chu looked out the window and saw a yellow leaf being blown down by the wind. She sighed:

"I hope..."

On July 20th, the sky was dark, dark clouds were rolling, and the willow trees on the palace wall were blown down by the strong wind, making a rustling sound.

The eunuchs and maids all bowed their heads under the eaves and kept watch.

Chu Wei followed the little palace maid into the inner hall.

The door creaked, and Eunuch Zhang looked back and gestured to her not to disturb the Queen Mother by making any noise.

Behind the layers of curtains, the Queen Mother Chu looked haggard, leaning on the couch with her eyes closed, as if she was asleep.

Chu Wei walked over quietly and slowly knelt on the Queen Mother's couch.

Two hours later, when the aroma of medicinal herbs in the furnace burned out, the Queen Mother of Chu slowly opened her eyes. After clearing her feet, Chu Wei, who was kneeling, raised the corner of her mouth and said, "You're here. , Ah Ke."

Chu Wei's eyes turned red, and he immediately lowered his head again: "Ah Wei, please pass the Queen Mother."

"Why are the Ai family so polite? Get up quickly." The Queen Mother Chu pulled her up with a smile, let Chu Han sit on the edge of the couch, and held her hand.

Chu Wei is the only daughter of the Chu family who is waiting to be married. Logically speaking, as the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Chu and the niece of the current Queen Mother, her status should have led to a good marriage a long time ago, but she has kept it until now.

Now, Xiao Yu also has thoughts of bringing the daughter of the Chu family into the palace.

Chu Yan‌The Queen Mother Chu looked haggard and could not help but whisper: "How much work has the Queen Mother done? The last time I came to visit you, you were not so thin..."

The Queen Mother Chu smiled, waved her hand and said: "There is nothing wrong with the Ai family, it's just that I haven't had a rest these days."

Chu Qing knew that the Queen Mother had always been very strong, and she was worried that something would happen if she acted like this at this time. He didn't know how to comfort her, so he suggested to the Queen Mother that after dinner, he accompany her to go for a walk.

The Queen Mother was naturally happy. After the two had dinner, they went for a walk in the Cining Garden.

"If the Ai family hadn't suppressed you for so many years, you should have gotten married long ago..." The Queen Mother of Chu squeezed her palm and said, "Do you have any complaints about the Ai family in your heart?"

Chu Wei said in fear: "Where are you from, Madam? If you say so, what happened to Ah Ke? Dad and the Queen Mother worked so hard to keep the Chu family prosperous for a hundred years, but Ah Ke is The daughter of the Chu family has known since she was a child that she has the courage to carry on her shoulders, so how can she be resentful?"

The Queen Mother of Chu naturally felt comfortable looking at her girl.

"I called you here today because I actually wanted to tell you..." Empress Dowager Chu touched her face lovingly.

Chu Wei smiled and said: "The Queen Mother just said so."

The Queen Mother of Chu said: "In the past two days, the Ai family will find an opportunity to let you meet the emperor. You can take it by yourself. If you still can't enter the palace, the Ai family will personally come forward to propose marriage to you. I will not wrong you."

Chu Wei felt happy, but remembering the recent rumors that the emperor favored one Zhaoyi, he felt inexplicably confused. He just lowered his head meekly and said: "Whether you can enter the palace to serve your majesty or not is all Ah Wei's fate. Ah Kang listens to the Queen Mother in everything."

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The sky has darkened, and the rain outside the window is getting heavier and heavier.

After dinner, Xiao Yu went to Cining Palace to play chess with the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother Chu looked at the corner of his robe that was soaked by the heavy rain, pondered for a moment, dropped a white piece, and said: "Sanlang."

Xiao Yu raised his eyes.

The Queen Mother of Chu turned her head to the window and heard the crackling sound of banana leaves being blown.

After a moment of silence, the Queen Mother Chu said slowly: "The day the Aijia took you back to Kunning Palace was also a stormy day. You were soaked in the rain. It was the Aijia who took you back... .."

Speaking of this, the Queen Mother Chu looked at him.

The sharp and angular outlines in front of her eyes gradually became softer, and she seemed to have returned to the little prince whose body was covered with rainwater.

One tall and one short, they looked at each other under the umbrella.

He bowed and saluted her: "My son, I have met my mother."

At that time, there was awe and gratitude in his eyes.

Unlike now, the majesty is getting stronger, the demeanor is getting thicker, the eyes are hidden, the brows are full of joy and anger, and the emperor's attitude is becoming more and more obvious.

Xiao Yu said in a deep voice: "My mother still remembers it."

"How could I forget..." The Queen Mother Chu looked at him and said: "The night you came back, your whole body was feverish, and you kept saying "mother concubine, mother concubine" in your mouth. The Ai family kept you company for three whole nights. You just woke up. Your biological mother passed away early, and Meng had a mean and domineering temperament, which made you unable to bear a lot of sins. The Ai family feels really sad when they see it..."

Xiao Yu’s Adam’s apple moved slightly.

"Since you arrived at Kunning Palace, you have never missed half a day of reading and martial arts every day. You have always been strict with yourself and diligent. Even when you later went to war, you rarely let the Ai family worry. ....." Empress Dowager Chu took a long breath and said to herself: "These days have passed year by year, and in a flash, it has been almost twenty years..."

Hearing this, Eunuch Sheng on the side lowered the corners of his mouth and his eyes became sore.

In this palace, rules seem to be the most important, but in fact there is no such thing as fairness. An unpopular prince must learn to be a ruler and minister with a saint, not a father and son.

His Majesty left the palace at the 14th and set up a palace, and at the 18th he led the troops to the battlefield. He wore thick armor and held a long sword. He ate and lived with the soldiers on the frontier, sharing weal and woe. He went there for two full years and came back pampered. His hands were calloused and his back was scarred. But in the past, no one cared about these hardships.

After years passed, the topic of love came to mind.

Xiao Yu said calmly: "I have always kept my mother's kindness in raising me in my heart and never dare to forget it."

The Empress Dowager Chu was waiting for his words.