Don't be a salted fish, the daily life of the concubine in the palace

Xuemei believed that she was a qualified slave.

Having followed Liu Ruyan for many years, she tolerated Liu Ruyan's eccentric personality with tenacious perseverance and did everything in a down-to-earth manner.

Today she tried hard to defend Liu Ruyan, how could Liu Ruyan not care about her life or death?

Xuemei grabbed Liu Ruyan's snow-white collar and tears fell from her eyes.

Her hands were stained with mud, leaving black fingerprints on Liu Ruyan's snow-white dress.

Liu Ruyan said calmly, "Xuemei, the innocent are innocent. You are my maid, and I don't think the people in the inner prison will kill you."

Liu Ruyan believed that as long as she and Xuemei had a clear conscience, no matter how severe the punishment was, they would not force an innocent person to confess.

As soon as Liu Ruyan finished speaking, the other concubines all looked surprised.

This is too cold and indifferent.

Xuemei kept pleading for Liu Ruyan, but when Xuemei was about to be sent to the inner prison, Liu Ruyan not only did not plead for her servant, but instead said some disheartening words.

After years of living together as master and servant, even stones can develop feelings for each other.

Concubine Lan clutched her handkerchief in anger and cursed in her heart. How could anyone be convinced that such a person was worthy of sitting on the throne of a concubine?

Xuemei felt as if she had swallowed a cold stone in her throat, choking and feeling uncomfortable. She slowly loosened her hands and let go of Liu Ruyan's skirt.

My heart is filled with sadness.

What a ridiculous thing to say.

The punishment in the inner prison was bloody and cruel, and it was Xuemei herself who suffered. Liu Ruyan acted as if it had nothing to do with her, and encouraged Xuemei to be strong and withstand the punishment.

Zhang Miaoyu pursed her lips, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I really don't know how to manage the harem. The case of the bronze medal witchcraft is bizarre and complicated... Why not wait for Concubine Chen to return the day after tomorrow and let her handle it. Concubine Chen is smart and insightful, and she will definitely be able to find out the truth."

"Before Imperial Concubine Chen and the Queen Mother return, Mei Fei and the palace maids are all temporarily detained in Yuxiu Palace. It's late today, Your Majesty has been busy with state affairs during the day, and I think you haven't had dinner yet. Why don't you go and have dinner first."

Zhang Miaoyu moved Shen Wei out.

Li Yuanjing didn't like to get involved in the affairs of the harem. How could an emperor spend all day surrounded by rouge and dealing with women's trivial matters?

He said, "Okay, let's do as you wish. Everyone, leave."

Lanpin was unwilling to give in and tried to encourage her, but Zhang Miaoyu gave her a cold look and warned her not to fan the flames.

Concubine Lan suddenly fell silent, twirled the handkerchief in her slender hands, and rolled her eyes secretly in dissatisfaction.

Li Yuanjing was already starving, so he left quickly and asked Deshun to call Leyou and the other children to have dinner with him.

The other concubines also left one after another.

Before Lanpin left, she glanced at the palace maid Xuemei who was slumped on the ground and said sarcastically, "You are loyal, but it's a pity that you have such a heartless master."

Xuemei wiped away her tears and said nothing.

After everyone left, Yuxiu Palace suddenly became cold. A cold wind blew into the inner hall, causing the white curtains to flutter.

Liu Ruyan did not feel happy after surviving the disaster. She stood under the eaves, watching the emperor's cold back as he left. The emperor walked steadily and swiftly, without looking back.

Liu Ruyan was sad and cried. She saw her dirty dress. There were several dirty marks on the hem of her dress. Liu Ruyan told Xuemei, "Xuemei, go get a new dress. This one is dirty."

Xuemei opened her mouth, but she couldn't say what was in her heart.

Liu Ruyan is the master and Xuemei is the servant. In the harem, how many masters can treat their servants as human beings?

In Liu Ruyan's heart, human life is not as important as a few plum blossoms.

Xuemei turned around and went into the house with a cold expression to get her clothes.

In the yard, the burnt branches of the plum tree broke with a snap and fell into the mud.

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Anguo Temple at night.

The maple leaves of Anguo Temple are well-known far and wide. When night falls, the red maple leaves under the moonlight have a unique artistic conception.

Next to the maple forest is a river flowing quietly. The moonlight shines on the river, and the river surface is shining like broken silver.

The palace maids were waiting by the river. Shen Wei, wearing a light red autumn skirt and holding a small paper lantern, said happily, "Mother, I will light the lantern first."

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Don't forget to make a wish."

It is a tradition for the people of Qing to light lanterns by the water and make wishes for good health.

During the day, they prayed at Anguo Temple. At night, Shen Wei brought her mother to the river to release water lanterns. A small candle was placed in the paper box, and the light was dim.

Shen Wei held the water lantern and made a silent wish in her heart:

[I wish to be rich every year

I would rather retire early.

After making a wish, Shen Wei put the lantern into the water. With the breeze blowing, the lantern slowly drifted on the river at night and gradually went away.

After Shen Wei finished lighting lanterns, she accompanied the Queen Mother to light lanterns. Of course, the generous Shen Wei did not forget the palace maids who accompanied her, and allowed them to also light water lanterns to pray for blessings.

It was getting late, so Shen Wei and the Queen Mother returned to the meditation room in Anguo Temple to rest.

In the room, Cai Ping took off the hairpin for Shen Wei. Cai Ping said, "Master, there is news from the palace. A bronze plaque suspected of being a curse was dug out from Yuxiu Palace. Concubine Yu wants to wait until you return to deal with it."

After taking off her hairpin, Shen Wei yawned delicately: "Let Cailian and the others investigate secretly. I will deal with it after returning to the palace."

Caiping nodded and helped Shen Wei to rest on the couch.

Anguo Temple was quiet and comfortable at night, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there were crickets chirping in the yard at night. Shen Wei rolled around twice on the bed in the Zen room, closed her eyes, and fell asleep comfortably.

Sleep until dawn.

The chirping of birds outside the window woke Shen Wei up. She opened her eyes dazedly and drew aside the bed curtains. The dazzling sunlight illuminated the room brightly.

Shen Wei was surprised. She put on her shoes and said, "Cai Ping, why didn't you wake me up? I have to accompany my mother to worship Buddha today!"

Cai Ping brought in new clothes and consoled him with a smile, "Don't worry, Master. The Queen Mother said that you rarely leave the palace, so you should sleep more. The Queen Mother will worship Buddha alone, and you can walk around and enjoy the maple leaves."

Shen Wei slowed down the process of putting on her shoes.

After washing and dressing, and having breakfast, it was already bright when I walked out of the meditation room.

In the cool autumn, the maple leaves on the hill behind Anguo Temple are all red. The temple covers a vast area, part of which is divided into a place for the princes to learn riding and archery, part of which is a place for royal relatives and dignitaries to burn incense and pray for blessings, and the new courtyard opened in the hill behind is used to support orphans.

The Queen Mother was worshiping Buddha, but Shen Wei did not disturb her. She took a few palace maids to the back hill to admire the bright red maple leaves.

Cai Ping saw that Shen Wei liked maple leaves, so she smiled and said, "My Lord, the Emperor said a few days ago that he wanted to transplant a few maple trees to Yongning Palace. When we return to the palace, the maple trees will surely have been transplanted."

Shen Wei sat on a rattan chair in the autumn pavilion, sighing in her heart. If Cai Ping hadn't mentioned Li Yuanjing casually, Shen Wei would have almost forgotten about this man these days.

When you are away from home, you will never miss your home or your boss.

In the autumn pavilion, Shen Wei drank the mellow Mengding tea, ate the delicious pastries sent by Wei Yan Ji, and continued to enjoy the maple scenery leisurely.

After a while, Cai Ping came to report: "Master, the wife of Minister Yan requests to see you."

Shen Wei sipped her tea and asked, "Who?"

Cai Ping reminded: "The wife of Yan Yunting, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, is Tan Tairou. She came to Anguo Temple to burn incense today. When she learned that you were here, she came to see you specially."