It's great, another day of lying down and idling in the palace

“Since you know it’s cold on the road, and since you can withstand the cold by relying on your loyalty to the queen, why don’t you think about the young masters in the mansion?

If you listen to the Madam's instructions and visit each of the young masters and young ladies, wouldn't you be more loyal?"

As a result, she had to come here in such a heavy snowstorm.

Logically speaking, if King Zhao wanted to see her, he should come to see her in person.

Ji Yunqing's words silenced everyone at the scene.

Everyone secretly looked at Aunt Liu's dark face.

In fact, they also had some opinions in their hearts about this cold weather, but no one would be as bold and direct as Ji Yunqing to say it out loud.

Only Ji Yunqing can say it!

But Ji Yunqing seemed unable to sense the awkward silence of the crowd, and she even asked, "Is that so, Aunt Liu?"

"Madame Liu, why don't you speak?"

"Are you really so loyal that your heart burns when you think of the queen, so you don't feel the cold weather?"

"Madam Liu, why is your face a little dark? Did you come in a hurry and didn't have time to put on powder?"

"Princess, you should have all kinds of rouge and powder here. They are all very valuable. Why don't you take this opportunity to borrow them?"

"We have a reason to borrow it. It's not like I came here without makeup on purpose and then found an excuse to take advantage of her. What are you afraid of? If you don't dare to say it, I'll help you borrow it?"

Everyone remained silent: "..."

Didn’t you realize that Aunt Liu’s expression was because she was angry with you?

The whole place was filled with Ji Yunqing's chattering.

"..."

Until the end, Ji Yunqing seemed to realize that something was wrong and hurriedly said:

"Forget it. From your expression, I know you haven't thought of this. I really can't do anything about you.

Be careful next time, don't let the queen feel disappointed with you."

Everyone: ... Is the Goddess disappointed in you?

The princess smiled and said, "Madam Liu, please don't be angry. This concubine Ji is young and has a lively personality.

What the prince loves most is that she loves to talk and laugh, and when she is in a bad mood, she always likes to go to Concubine Ji's courtyard."

Nanny Liu didn't believe the princess's nonsense at all.

As for Concubine Ji's rubbish speaking skills and her inability to read other people's faces,

Are you sure that the prince will not get even angrier after listening to her?

"The prince has always loved quietness. It seems that his personality has changed a lot over the years. Concubine Ji does look... different."

Although Aunt Liu usually spoke harshly, she swore that this time she was cursing sincerely without any falsehood.

I believe that anyone with a brain present here can hear that there is something else behind Nanny Liu's words.

She almost said that Concubine Ji had a noisy temper and the prince would never like her.

Thinking of this, Nanny Liu's depression began to dissipate a little.

"Really? Haha."

A voice with a hint of smugness entered Madam Liu's ears, and there was even a hint of shameful smugness in that voice.

Ji Yunqing held his face in his hands and said intoxicatedly: "I know that your usual dislike for me is all fake,

He is just a little weird, just not good at expressing himself, but he likes me so much."

Aunt Liu wanted to say: Are you stupid? Where did you hear this?

Ji Yunqing continued with a dreamy look on his face: "Even if the princess said so, I still don't believe it at all.

But I heard from Aunt Liu that I could actually change the prince's taste, which shows how likable I am.

Oh my god! I’m awesome! "

Aunt Liu was stunned: "..."

Aunt Liu couldn't close her mouth.

How did this conclusion come about?

Could it be that the King Zhao's likes were all just made up by her?

The birth of the Fourth Young Master was just a stroke of luck, right?

Looking at the others, the princess was already smiling and praising Concubine Ji: "Concubine Ji, don't belittle yourself.

You are young, and sometimes you are easily misled. Just serve the prince well.

How could the prince not treat a woman like you who is smart, clever, clever, well-behaved, gentle, virtuous, beautiful, dignified, beautiful, pure, kind-hearted, talented, and beautiful... differently?"

Aunt Liu: ...She is the only one who thinks less of herself than she actually is? She is so proud of herself!

Concubine Wen, who had a bad look on her face, rarely spoke, and her expression softened a little: "Why do you look down on yourself so much?

My cousin once told me in private that you are a rare kind-hearted person, gentle, kind, approachable, and kind to others... He also said that he was worried that you would be bullied, so he asked me to take care of you more.

Aunt Liu looked doubtful: Can someone like her be considered to have a kind personality?

When did these four words gain new meanings?

After the two of them finished talking, Concubine Xu also spoke up at the right time: "It's all because Concubine Ji is too honest. She believes whatever others say. Her personality is really worrying."

"That's not the case. It's really worrying," Concubine Lou echoed without really caring.

She was thinking about how to ask Xuan'er to come over and perform.

So that the Queen in the palace would know that she has a second grandson who is extremely intelligent.

When she heard that the palace maid wanted to look after the young men and women in the palace on behalf of the empress, she knew this was an opportunity.

As long as Xuan'er catches the Empress's eye, the Empress will treat her differently for the sake of the child.

Maybe the position of concubine will be hers.

The other two concubines had spoken. Although Concubine Li was reluctant to speak for Ji Yunqing, she had to express her opinion.

When Concubine Li thinks about the time when Ji Yunqing targeted her, she still feels scared.

What a disaster!

But she didn't want Ji Yunqing to get any benefits, so she thought about it and came up with an idea.

"It is well known that Concubine Ji has amazing painting skills. Didn't Madam want to ask Her Majesty to see Concubine Ji's painting skills?

Why not ask her to draw a picture on the spot and have Madam take it back to the palace? This will not only show Concubine Ji's talent, but also allow Her Majesty to see it with her own eyes, it's the best of both worlds!"

Following her words, everyone else's expressions turned grim.

As we all know, Ji Yunqing is not good at painting.

If it was really beautiful, Concubine Li would have asked someone to wash off the painting on her wall. In the end, when it couldn't be washed clean, she simply painted the entire wall herself!

Now, as long as you walk closer to Concubine Li's courtyard, you can easily see the conspicuous painting on the wall.

Aunt Liu also looked unhappy.

What she meant was that if she wanted Ji Yunqing to go to the palace to paint, wouldn't she be able to be molded and shaped by the Empress?

"no!"

Hearing the unexpectedly clear rejection, everyone was stunned and looked in the direction of the voice.

Ji Yunqing lazily held his chin up and said, "Is it bad if I can draw it myself? It's like a monkey show. If you want to draw, everyone can draw it.

There are also a few children, they are all grown up, whether they write or draw, I believe the queen will be very happy to see it."

As if she noticed the looks everyone was giving her, Ji Yunqing raised her eyes slightly and made the final decision:

"Okay, it's settled!"

After saying this, she waved her hand and told the maid: "Go find some painting tables, paints, brushes and so on. I don't need to say more, right?"

The maid who was given the order looked at the princess at a loss, because she was the princess's maid!

The princess nodded slightly at her.

"That's good. Your Majesty misses the children. This is a good opportunity for you to see how much the children love her."

Nanny Liu opened her mouth. Things were developing too quickly and she had no time to stop it.

"Yes!"

Ji Yunqing agreed and echoed: "The princess is still thoughtful, I still don't think enough."

It seemed that at this moment she remembered that she should give Aunt Liu some face, and nodded slightly to her: "Mammy, you are very thoughtful."

Aunt Liu: "..."

She tried to force herself several times but couldn't make any expression.

He simply gave up and turned to look at the princess and said, "It seems that Concubine Ji is overstepping her authority?"

As soon as the words fell, Ji Yunqing's voice followed closely: "Just do as Aunt Liu said, prepare all the drawing paper and brushes, and prepare a copy for Aunt Liu as well."

After saying this, Ji Yunqing and Nanny Liu looked at each other in bewilderment.

Ji Yunqing: "... am I interfering?"

Aunt Liu: "... Is this what the old servant meant?"

Princess: These two people...she didn't have time to interrupt.

wrong!

Ji Yunqing's face changed drastically first.

"Mammy, how can you say that I am overstepping my authority? Am I not... gentle and kind enough?"

Everyone:...

Ok?

Is this used to describe yourself?

Ji Yunqing clenched his white and tender fists tightly, enduring it silently, but he seemed to have been greatly insulted and could not bear it any longer:

"What on earth have I done to offend Madam Liu? When you came to the palace, I braved the severe weather to come and see you in person.

If you want to see me draw, I have prepared everything. I have even prepared one for you personally, so you can show off your skills yourself.

Whatever you want, we will satisfy you. Even if your request sounds strange, what else do you want?"

After saying this, Ji Yunqing's eyes turned visibly red.

She pressed the handkerchief hard against her eyes and turned her face away slightly, as if she didn't want anyone to see her embarrassment.

But this situation made people feel that she had suffered a great injustice.

Nanny Liu seemed to be stunned. After hearing what Concubine Ji said, she had never thought that she was so guilty of such a heinous crime.

Then, Concubine Ji heard the tired voice: "Forget it, just listen to Aunt Liu. Quickly prepare the paper, pen and drawing tools and place them in front of Aunt Liu first."

Seeing the drawing paper that the maid skillfully brought to her, Aunt Liu finally realized that something was wrong.

——It’s not that she reacted too slowly, but that this concubine didn’t give her any chance at all and performed a big drama all by herself.

Looking at the other people present, Nanny Liu was speechless to find that their eyes were full of pity for Concubine Ji.

Some even had red eyes and lowered their heads to wipe their tears with handkerchiefs.

No, don’t you think there is something wrong with this concubine Ji?

They didn't think there was anything wrong at all. At least, as long as the noise didn't hit them, they were worth being moved.

At this time, Concubine Ji seemed to have adjusted her mood. She looked at the princess again, eager to try.

"The pens, ink, paper and inkstone are all ready, let's get started now."

As he said this, he gave the princess a bright smile, looking strong and brave.

He glanced at Concubine Wen again and said, "Sister Concubine, do you want to come and paint as well?"

Concubine Wen had no intention of painting at all. She painted according to her mood, and she had no interest in painting on the spot.

“You guys paint, I won’t participate”

Madam Liu also wanted to take the opportunity to say that she didn't want to paint, but Concubine Ji said in a friendly manner: "Let's get started!"

As he said this, he took the lead in picking up the paintbrush.

She looked around with embarrassment, then decisively picked up her pen and started painting, simply drawing Aunt Liu.

Not only Ji Yunqing and Nanny Liu participated in this event, but all the children in the mansion also participated.

Even if they were not very good at drawing, they were coaxed by the maids and old women around them to pick up the pen.

You must know that this may allow you to show your face in front of the Empress in the palace, so you must seize the opportunity.

Here, Concubine Xu Shu thought about it, picked up the paintbrush in front of her, and began to paint carefully.

Concubine Lou followed closely behind and started writing as well.

However, Concubine Li was a little hesitant at first, but then she thought of something, smiled, and began to paint quickly.

Concubine He made up her mind and took a piece of paper and started drawing.

Concubine Cen's eyes turned, if she could establish a relationship with the empress in the palace, wouldn't it be of great benefit?

She drew simply, focusing on a poem inscribed above.

Concubine Jian said nothing. She did not paint. She just stayed beside her daughter and watched her daughter pick up the paintbrush with her little hands.

……

After drawing, Madam Liu finally found her rhythm. She praised the young men and ladies again and again, and gave the queen's rewards to each of them.

When it was the Fourth Young Master's turn, Madam Liu paused, wanting to find fault: "The Fourth Young Master looks quite strong, but..."

The familiar voice of Ji Yunqing urged: "Hurry up, hurry up, write down everything that Madam Liu praised, and use this as an excuse to invite the prince over later."

Aunt Liu: "..."

"Concubine Ji, you don't have to use the prince to pressure me."

"Ah? Madam, you found out!"

Ji Yunqing blinked a little embarrassedly: "Madam, if you tell me even one lie, I will definitely complain to the prince.

I might even use this excuse to be sad and depressed for a long time. Your Majesty, won’t you feel sorry for me?"

Aunt Liu: “…” Who are these people?

Just say that?

She was so angry that she almost laughed: "You, aren't you afraid that I will tell the prince exactly what I said?"

"Wouldn't the prince know that I spent so much effort on his behalf? Wouldn't the effect be better?"

Aunt Liu: ...Okay, okay!

You are shameless!

……

Wait until you return to the palace

"So... this is why Mammy brought so many scrolls back to the palace?"

Madam Liu knelt in the hall with her head bowed tightly: "I was careless!"

It was only after she returned to the palace and saw the Empress that she remembered the whole incident.

The original plan was to invite the birth mother of the fourth young master to the palace for the New Year's Eve banquet, and try to find a way to make her voluntarily hand over the child to Concubine Wen, or to get rid of her so that Concubine Wen would naturally adopt the fourth young master.

Now I didn't even say this.

wrong.

Nanny Liu narrowed her eyes. In fact, she had said it once. It was all because of that concubine Ji's nagging that she put the focus elsewhere.

Did she do it intentionally or unintentionally?