The crabapple tree is fragrant in the tent, and the bright moon is in my arms

Ning Ruxin was favored for three days in a row, and countless people in the palace were jealous. It was said that Concubine Ling got very angry and broke several white jade cups.

However, everything was peaceful in Concubine Gao's Yanxi Palace.

While combing Zhaoyue's hair, Taoxi couldn't help but whisper, "My lady, it's already autumn, and this Kang Fuhai, ask him to go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get some charcoal, he can't be used at all!"

The night in the palace always feels colder than outside, as if a ball of icy fog enveloped the towering Tianzhao City and its lonely red walls and green tiles.

Zhao Yue looked at the bronze mirror and smiled soothingly: "Okay, don't get angry with them, put on that tasseled red hairpin for me, and don't miss the time to pay respects to the Queen."

Tao Xi could only curl her lips and say no more. She caught a glimpse of the bracelet on her wrist and asked in surprise, "My lady, what kind of bracelet is this? How come I have never seen it before?"

She had fair skin and snow-white wrists that were always clean. She was currently wearing an ice-blue bracelet, the color of which was hard to tell, but it was crystal clear.

As her wrist swayed, the bracelet also emitted a faint light blue halo, which looked beautiful as if it was made of a pool of clear blue water, complementing her skin and making it even more translucent.

Zhao Yue stroked it with her fingers, her eyes knowing a little more. Thinking of the arrogant look He Quan gave her, she snorted and covered it with her sleeves.

"But I just saw it in the box and thought it was pretty so I put it on. Let's go."

Taoxi helped her out and just met Chen Yi, the chief eunuch of the Queen's palace, at the door.

He bowed and saluted, "My lady, the Queen said that the weather is good today, so you don't have to stay in Fengyi Palace to pay your respects. Please go to the Thousand Carp Pond to gather together."

Zhao Yue nodded with a smile: "Thank you for making this trip, eunuch."

"You are too polite, young master."

The Thousand Carp Pond is not far from Fengyi Palace. The gravel-paved road is not easy to walk on. Taoxi supported her and was a little worried: "My lady, your injury has just healed. Why don't you ask for leave from the Empress?"

"It's okay. I don't feel any pain anymore. Let's walk slowly later. It's okay."

The Thousand Carp Pond has a pleasant scenery. Legend has it that when the late emperor and the empress were visiting here, the empress accidentally fell into the water. After she came ashore, there was not a drop of moisture on her clothes.

Later she said she saw a fairy with a red fish tail in the water, holding her up high.

It was from that time that the Empress Dowager began to believe in Buddhism, and the Fengyi Palace was built next to the Thousand Carp Pond. Red carp also became a species of fish that could only be raised by nobles.

As soon as Zhaoyue arrived, she saw Concubine Ling staring coldly at the figure standing in front of her, and she followed her gaze.

It was Ning Ruxin, with rosy cheeks and a graceful figure. She was wearing a rain-flower brocade skirt made of bamboo green silk embroidered with white magnolia patterns, which made her look even more beautiful, like a green lotus dripping with dew in a pond.

There must be another undercurrent today. Zhaoyue went there calmly, trying to reduce her presence as much as possible.

A man came over and said softly, "I heard that Zhao Chang sprained his ankle. Is he feeling better now?"

Zhaoyue turned her head and saw Concubine Lan standing next to her. She was wearing a Xiang-colored skirt today, which was quite ordinary. She had an average-looking appearance and was also fresh.

But it is always quiet and easy to be overlooked.

Zhao Yue bowed quickly and said, "Thank you, Sister Lan, for your concern. I feel much better now."

She smiled gently, nodded, and sat back in her seat.

The queen also came out, looking calm and much better than in the past few days. Perhaps she was also infected by the pleasant scenery.

Zhaoyue sighed secretly. If she remembered correctly, after this winter, the queen's health deteriorated drastically and she died in the early spring.

She didn't even have time to take a look at her favorite hyacinth in bloom.

"I, your concubines, pay my respects to the Queen. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."

The queen raised her wrist slightly and said, "Please sit down."

With a smile on her lips, she suddenly looked at Zhao Yue: "Zhao Changzai, I heard that you sprained your ankle. Are you feeling better now?"

Zhao Yue was startled. Seeing so many eyes suddenly falling on her, she felt a little uncomfortable: "To answer your Majesty, I feel much better."

"That's good. I'll send someone to bring you some soup later. You should be careful when you walk next time."

"Thank you, Queen, for your consideration."

Concubine Ling snorted coldly, "What a pity for Concubine Zhao. The only beautiful newcomers in the palace now are you and Concubine Ning. It's been so long, and Concubine Zhao probably hasn't even seen His Majesty."

Zhao Yue's expression remained unchanged: "It is because I am unlucky."

"Yes, Consort Ning is very lucky. She has been favored for three days. I heard that she has even been exempted from house arrest~"

She stretched out her tone, and all the concubines present looked at Ning Ruxin. Her face gradually turned pale, but she was no longer as panicked as last time. It seemed that His Majesty had given her a lot of confidence.

Ning Ruxin looked at Concubine Ling, her eyes were gentle, but she couldn't suppress the sharpness in them: "Your Majesty is just pitying me because I have just entered the palace and am young. Everyone in the harem doesn't know that the Queen is the blessed one.

This Thousand Carp Pond was created just for Her Majesty, and no one can compare to Her Majesty in terms of the number of hours she has spent sleeping with you. How can your sister say that?"

"You...!" Concubine Ling was choked. She looked up and saw that the Queen's eyes had sunk. She could only say angrily, "Sister, you are really sharp-tongued."

Concubine Qi coughed lightly and said, "Why didn't the Imperial Concubine come today? Are you feeling unwell?"

The queen was about to answer when a voice came from outside: "His Majesty has arrived!"

Why is he here?

Zhu Dingyuan was wearing a black robe with a dragon pattern on it and had handsome features. Next to him stood Concubine Gao. She was dressed up carefully today and every part of her attracted a second look.

"Your Majesty, I am waiting to see you."

Zhaoyue raised her eyes, a little dazed, and once again saw the man who had slept with her for many years. Her mood was indescribably complicated.

He still looks gentle, but he is cruel and cold in his heart. He looks at every beauty with deep affection, but in fact, she will never know who he loves until her death.

Do you love Ning Ruxin? Maybe.

The last time he closed his eyes and his body was in his mind. Zhao Yue came to his senses and stood up a little slowly. Fortunately, no one noticed.

Zhu Dingyuan held out his hand to help the queen up and asked, "Are you feeling better? The wind is strong in autumn, and you still want to come here. Aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"

"I am fine. I am bored in Fengyi Palace every day."

Concubine Gao bowed to the Queen and said, "I am late, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhu Dingyuan waved his hand to signal her to get up: "It was I who insisted on having breakfast in the Imperial Concubine's Palace and delayed the time."

The Queen smiled and said, "Sister, please sit down. You have served His Majesty wholeheartedly. How could I punish you?"

Concubine Gao stood up, her eyes swept over the palace concubines, stopped at Zhaoyue, then quickly moved away and fell on Ning Ruxin, with a smile on her lips that did not reach her eyes.

Zhu Dingyuan also looked at Ning Ruxin, his eyes flashing with amazement, and seemed to like her outfit today.

Ning Ruxin smiled at him and lowered her head as if she was shy.

All of this was seen by the concubines in the palace. Concubine Ling and the others were secretly jealous, with resentment flashing in their eyes.