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

The queen held out her hand: "Come here."

Concubine Qi hurriedly walked up to her.

The queen straightened her crooked collar and said, "Sapphire green and smoky blue are more suitable for you. Don't touch these bright colors anymore."

Concubine Qi nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Xun Qiu." The Queen called out and put the prescription she handed over into Concubine Qi's hands: "This is a secret recipe I got. It can help you have a child."

Concubine Qi was terrified: "Queen... this..."

"I asked Imperial Doctor Liu to check it and it's a good medicine. I also..." She covered her abdomen with her hands.

Concubine Qi was surprised: "Your Majesty? I congratulate you. How come you didn't tell His Majesty about such a happy event?"

"No rush. There are many things going on in the six palaces. It won't be too late to tell Your Majesty once the pregnancy is stable." The queen smiled softly.

"Your Highness is pregnant with a legitimate son, which is a blessing for the harem and even the whole world."

Qipin took the prescription and said hesitantly, "But I...I have been childless for many years because I am not favored by Your Majesty."

"Don't worry about these. I will help you." The Queen handed her the peeled lotus seeds and said, "Noble Concubine Gao is favored, Concubine Ling is restless, but you are the only one who is well-behaved and obedient, so I am willing to help you."

Concubine Qi picked up a pill and put it in her mouth: "Hiss... Madam... it's a bit bitter."

The queen smiled and said, "Of course, there is bitterness before there is sweetness."

"I will obey your majesty in everything." Concubine Qi bowed.

-

Zhu Dingyuan was sitting on the couch, and suddenly threw the pen onto the table. Huang Quan immediately asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Are you tired?"

He closed his eyes and smacked his lower lip lazily: "The autumn rain is continuous, it's really depressing."

"When the rain stops, your Majesty can go for a walk in the Imperial Garden. It is not advisable to go out now in case you catch a cold."

Zhu Dingyuan looked at the rain curtain outside the window and hummed a few times.

It was the song that Zhaoyue sang yesterday to lull him to sleep.

Huang Quan understood: "Should I go and ask Lady Zhao to come over?"

"Has the imperial edict been given?"

"Your Majesty, I haven't had time to go yet. The rain is falling too fast."

"Then let's wait until the rain stops. The roads are slippery and difficult to walk on in rainy days." Zhu Dingyuan picked up the letter.

"Your Majesty really cares for you, you are so blessed."

A young eunuch came in and whispered something to Huang Quan. Huang Quan bowed to His Majesty and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Ning is here. She said that the weather is cold and the dew is heavy. She made lotus leaf winter melon porridge and yam and lentil cake for Your Majesty."

Zhu Dingyuan did not raise his eyes and stood up: "Tell her to wait in the side hall."

Ning Ruxin is wearing a light green silk skirt with lily patterns today. She looks very fresh and simple, like a bamboo shoot after the rain, which is refreshing and pleasing to the eye.

Seeing Zhu Dingyuan come out, he stood up and smiled: "Your Majesty, may you be well."

"sit down."

She opened the food box on the table and said, "I thought that lotus leaves and yam are good things to nourish the spleen and stomach. I was bored in the palace, so I made them and sent them to Your Majesty."

Ning Ruxin placed it in front of him, her eyes sparkling, as if begging for praise.

Zhu Dingyuan took a bite to give him some respect: "Mm, delicious. Your cooking skills are always good. Did you learn it in the mansion before?"

"As a girl, I have to know everything for my future husband." Her face flushed. "As long as the food suits my husband's taste, I enjoy cooking for my beloved."

"What did you call me?" Zhu Dingyuan squinted at her.

Ning Ruxin acted like a little girl: "Husband...husband..."

"Hahaha." Zhu Dingyuan hugged her in his arms: "I know what you mean, but it's raining so hard today, you have to take care of your body."

Ning Ruxin leaned into his arms, smelling the ambergris on his body, her eyes flashing with obsession: "I just want to see Your Majesty."

Zhu Dingyuan then remembered her injury: "Have you used the ointment I gave you?" he asked.

Ning Ruxin nodded: "Yes, I used it. If you don't look carefully now, you can't see the scar."

She did not notice Zhu Dingyuan's frown for a moment: "Xin'er has fair skin. I'll have someone send you some more. You have to use it every day and it will be completely healed."

"it is good."

Ning Ruxin stayed with him for a while. Zhu Dingyuan still had memorials to read. She looked at the rain outside and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, can I leave after the rain stops? I want to accompany you."

"Well, wait until the rain stops before you leave. Huang Quan, serve some cakes to Chang Zai." Zhu Dingyuan gave an instruction and entered the inner hall.

"Eh." Ning Ruxin didn't expect him to be so straightforward. She sat on the couch in a daze for a while. When she saw that the man really went to read the memorial, she had to get up.

She knew yesterday that Zhaoyue had been in the Hall of Supreme Harmony for a long time, so she dared to come. However, she did not expect that His Majesty was affectionate with her, but was indifferent.

They were clearly equally matched, but how come this Zhao Changzai suddenly became a distinguished lady?

She felt unfair.

Ning Ruxin walked out of the palace gate, and Lan'er quickly helped her up: "My lady, how come you came out so soon?"

"Your Majesty is busy." She hid the disappointment in her eyes and said, "Let's go."

Huang Quan happened to come out and said, "Hey, why don't you wait until the rain stops before returning to the palace?"

Ning Ruxin looked at the food box in his hand and asked, "What's this, Manager Huang?"

"Oh, His Majesty said that the two medicinal dishes Chang Zai made are very good, and asked me to send them to the imperial kitchen to learn how to make them and send them to Concubine Zhao!"

Her smile froze: "Then the manager should go quickly."

"Then I will take my leave first."

-

Ning Ruxin walked down the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Her delicate cheeks were a little pale, and her autumn eyes seemed to be icy. Raindrops fell down the oil-paper umbrella, splashing the delicate hem of her skirt.

She pinched Lan'er's wrist. Lan'er hissed softly and swallowed the moan back into her stomach, not daring to displease her master.

"Why should she?"

Ning Ruxin murmured.

In terms of family background, she ranks first among the new contestants. In terms of appearance, even if Zhao Yue is as charming and seductive as her, she can still share the same beauty and agility.

She had made preparations before entering the palace. She knew what kind of women His Majesty liked and who he had loved before, so she was confident of winning.

But now it seems that His Majesty has changed his taste and prefers beauties like Zhaoyue.

There was a hint of vicious jealousy in her eyes. She was determined to get what she had wanted since she was a child. Even if it was His Majesty, she would not allow anyone to take away her favor.

Isn’t it just a face that is so stunning that it can topple a whole country?

Ning Ruxin smiled, but it was actually a ferocious smile, suppressing her gentleness a bit, and it was a bit scary: "Lan'er, what did father send yesterday?"

"My dear, as usual, the master sent some silver, silk and other things. Oh, and also a white cat. He said that he was afraid that my dear would be bored in the palace, so he sent it to my dear to entertain me."

"I have locked it in a cage in the side room."

"Don't hold it captive. A cat will only cling to you if you keep it by your side. Go back and let it out."

"it is good."

——Passing by a dividing line——

The undercurrent was surging, and the Yanxi Palace was like a raging storm, as if the rain was especially heavy, pouring down all at once.

Concubine Gao sat on a red rosewood rocking chair inlaid with pearls, wearing light makeup and looking at the figures in the rain with disdain, without a trace of her usual tranquility and elegance.

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