Summer wraps autumn, water keeps wind

Three days after Li Li, a grand banquet was held in the Hanyuan Hall, and the royal relatives and nobles of all families gathered together.

In this kind of scene, Wan Zhao became much more indifferent, unlike before, who was three-point cautious, five-point cautious, for fear of making a mistake and causing others to make a fuss.But in the current situation, the harem is peaceful, peaceful and terrifying, and I have long stopped paying attention to these trivial matters.

The singing, dancing, ceremony and music are harmonious and beautiful.Wan Zhao glanced at Bi Xin who was beside him, took the wine and drank it on his own, looked at the dance music a little distracted, clapped his hands in some places, and raised the corners of his mouth to toast with the nearby companies .Wan Zhao asked for a change, dragged the dress and slowly moved out of the hall.

In the cold night, Wan Zhao walked to a place where no one was around, and sat down by the porch.The queen's phoenix crown made Wanzhao's neck stiff. She frowned and asked Qin Huan to lift the phoenix crown to loosen her neck.

Wan Zhao moved her neck slightly, fiddling with the towel wrapped around her fingers, and let out a long breath.Suddenly, it seemed that someone was coming here from the direction of the main hall. Wan Zhao was helped up by the maids, straightened her skirt, and nodded to avoid elsewhere.

"I have seen the empress."

Wanzhao was stopped by that person, she raised her eyes to look, and saw the man Yushu with a strong character, bowed to salute her.

"So it's the prince." Wan Zhao nodded to Li Ji.

"It's been a long time since I saw your empress, and I haven't congratulated you on your congratulations. I congratulate you on your concubine's birth. I wish your empress happiness." Liji congratulated Wan Zhao with a big gift.

"Your lord, you forgot, and just congratulated me in the Hall of Supreme Harmony a few days ago."

Li Ji looked as usual and said: "Everyone is congratulating, and I have lost my Dudu's intentions. I should come to congratulate myself."

Wan Zhao raised his eyes to look at Li Ji, and saw that his expression was calm, and he showed no sign of displeasure or disrespect.

"My lord, I thank you for your kindness, but the noble concubine has just passed away. She is in her early seventies. I thought the lord didn't want to see me."

"Rouyan's fate is her own choice, and has nothing to do with others, let alone the empress who hurt her life. Although I pity her heart, I can tell right from wrong, good from evil." Li Ji looked into Wanzhao's eyes, saying a word. One sentence.

Wanzhao's expression changed, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he shook his head curiously, "I can guess Concubine Rong's disposition, but I can't see through the prince's disposition. I don't believe the cold and heartless words. How can a person who loves his younger brother be ruthless and ungrateful to serve his mother? But now when I see the prince, I don’t seem to be angry about the concubine’s affairs, and others care about it, and I find someone to take the blame when I see my relatives die. It's only good to let out that resentment, but the prince clearly made this palace puzzled."

Liji knew that if the Yi family lost Rouyan, they might lose their phoenix position completely. After the emperor appointed Wanzhao, he resorted to many methods to deal with the Liu family.The Liu family was obedient, loyal to the emperor on the surface, and secretly hugged the thigh of Prince Xuan's mansion, and managed to avoid many difficulties from the Yi family. The cautious temperament of the Liu family was in the same line as Wan Zhao.

"The empress and phoenix are well-deserved. Liji never thought that the Yi family should meddle in the affairs of the harem. Using power for personal gain and fighting for fame and fortune are unbearable things that should not be done."

Wan Zhao nodded with a smile, twirling the handkerchief, and said: "The words of the prince are true, but the front and rear palaces are integrated, even this palace has to be involved in some things. If the words of the prince are used, the The palace is also in danger."

"Your Majesty has the benefits of your Empress."

Seeing that Liji had only spoken half of what she said, Wanzhao changed his mind and said, "My lord has his own ups and downs in his heart, and I admire you." She added: "Because of this admiration, I will say one more thing about Liu Dutong. The case has been finalized, the prince should not interfere any more."

Li Ji rolled up his sleeves, his eyes trembled, but his words were very calm: "Your Majesty, do you know?"

"Not necessarily, I just heard it by chance. The prince has his own conclusions about justice in his heart, but the hearts of the world may not agree. The prince is in this position, His Majesty values ​​it, and the clan pursues it. And this matter involves the interests of two parties. I'm afraid that the prince will not be a good man." Wan Zhao is not afraid that saying this will arouse his anger, but he just thinks that he doesn't care about it because of his temperament, and he doesn't seem to want to worry about anything anymore, so he talks about it when he thinks about it. .

"Liji has its own importance and importance. Between heaven and earth, there is only my heart, which does not change with anyone or anything." Liji pursed a smile and said: "Zhangyi has a heart that is more than dry, and he can understand what others can't. Feeling connected, Liji admires you."

"Zhang Yi?" Wan Zhao frowned slightly, covered his expression with a veil, and seeing Li Ji's expression seemed to have deep meaning, his heart trembled suddenly, as if he understood what was the most important and different benefit of him.

Wan Zhao panicked for a while, looking at the man in front of him, he was feared by his background but was reused by others, his benefits seemed to have something in common with his own.

Seeing that Wanzhao's complexion was not good and he was in a daze, Li Ji bowed again, then turned around and went back to the banquet first.Wan Zhao frowned, pursed her lips, and looked at the back, feeling a chill in her body and mind.If what he said just now meant what he thought, then the current Holy Master has such intentions in setting up such a situation, I dare not think about it.

The matter of establishing a queen is over, and the folks are busy with their marriages, which have been delayed for three years.Han Tan hurriedly gave the dowry to the Liu family in mid-September, and wanted to marry the seventh sister whom he had been thinking about for many years.Ms. Liu has been ill for several years, and she can't leave her mouth with medicine all day long. The Liu family is a clean family, so she gave up sending her daughter to the palace early on.Han Tan's situation has been exposed several times in the open and in the dark. Liu Ge always saw that although Han Tan is a son of a family, he behaves like this, but he is noble and not stained with dust. He is rare. So he secretly agreed to this marriage.

Elder Liu Ge and his wife knew everything about it. This daughter, whom the lady always got, has always been the apple of her eye, and she thought that entering the palace would not be in vain for the child's future.She never thought that Xiao Qi would provoke such a thing in just a few days in the palace, and almost lost half her life, so she put away her arrogance.She thought it would be good to have this marriage now, so as not to cause trouble in the palace again.

So the madam went to the young lady and said, the young lady held her mother's hand in tears but couldn't say a word. The little girl obeys her mother's orders.This thing is also strange, that Miss Seven's illness has recovered for the most part, and she will be able to enter the temple to fulfill her vow in less than half a year.

Seeing Han Tan on Yuhua Road, he was in a hurry but couldn't hide his joy, so he asked why.Han Tan said that he was engaged to the Liu family, and there were many matters to be handled. He was afraid that others would not handle it well, so he had to go and see it himself.Yuhua nodded to congratulate him, her expression was in a daze.

Han Tan smiled and cupped his hands and said, "Brother Lin has also reached the age when he should start a family, little brother is waiting for the good news from Brother Lin."

"Brother Xie said auspiciously, but Brother Yu hasn't put his mind on this yet. When the marriage is settled, he will naturally be the first to tell Brother Yu." Yuhua nodded and smiled.

"Then I wish Brother Lin a good relationship soon, and I will leave first." Han Tan said as he cupped his hands and walked away with a blushing face.

Yuhua hesitated for a while, then went to the mansion, and on the way, asked the servant to pass a reliable matchmaker to the mansion to talk.

Three days later, at the gate of Luo's house, a matchmaker was thrown out.

Miss Luo's family stood at the door and pointed at the man's nose and scolded: "Although my Luo family is a merchant family who runs a silver cabinet and a bank, I still have to show face. I am also a daughter of a serious birth, and I have no reason to be a concubine! "

The matchmaker held the gift list and looked around at the people coming up, the old face was gone, and she ran away with her head down.

"She won't?" Yu Hua looked embarrassed.

Ever since Yuhua met Zhi'e at the Lantern Festival, she has been thinking about it in her heart.The girls of the Luo family are very hot, they often go to some male scenes, and they are familiar with many young men and young ladies.Yuhua met this woman again and talked to her, knowing that she was the queen of the poetry society, and her manner of speaking was a hundred times better than that of ordinary women, so she paid attention to her family background.It's a pity that although the Luo family has a lot of money, it is a merchant family after all. The current status of the Lin family will never match such a regular wife for the eldest son.

Yuhua originally thought that Miss Luo was enthusiastic about him, and she didn't shy away from talking and joking. She guessed that Miss Luo probably had some meaning for him, so why not accept her as a good concubine, and it would not be a loss to her to have a title like Mrs. up.

Miss Luo usually does things well and rarely embarrasses anyone face to face, but today's incident has aroused crowds of onlookers. Some people chirp about who has such a big face to dare to mention this lady as a concubine, but there are also people who say that she is no good. It is flattering for a merchant's daughter to marry into a noble man's mansion as a concubine, but most people secretly admire the arrogance of the daughter of this family, and she doesn't show any face to others.

Those rumors were soon spread into the inner courtyard by the servant, Zhi'e clasped her hands and said that it was fine, so that no one with eyesight would come to the house to humiliate her.The madam saw her daughter's face like this, and couldn't help but persuade her, a girl like you should find a decent family to marry, and avoid going to the scene, and now people look down on you. It's not because you show up in public. , it is better to leave the errand in the poetry club now, stay in the boudoir, and marry a good family in a few years.

Then why is Zhi'e willing to persuade her mother to worry less about these things, she is not a person who goes out to mess around, and the marriage is not in a hurry, and she wants to stay in the mansion to serve her parents for a few more years.The lady also knew that her daughter had a stubborn temper and was more motivated than the man, so she stopped talking and let the child go.

Yuhua was refuted, but she was impressed by this woman, so she took the opportunity to go to the Qingxue Club to meet Zhi'e in person.

Luo Nujun used her brother's name to set up a poetry club with both male and female guests, with a corridor in the middle, saying it was for fun, but in fact, if there are good friends, both men and women can go to the Huaxu in the back to talk.

Yuhua was blocking Zhi'e on the road. Everyone knew that Yuhua sent someone to Luo's house to tell her about being kicked out a few days ago. This Yuhua got the greeting card from somewhere, and came here in person today. see her.

Zhi'e looked around and looked at her, she hurriedly saluted and wanted to leave, but Yuhua said: "I've been rude, girl, I want to apologize personally, I hope the girl will agree."

Zhi'e lowered her head and said calmly: "The little girl has never blamed the lord for being abrupt. It was the little girl who acted recklessly. My mother has already reprimanded her. If there is nothing wrong, there is no need to provoke criticism. Please go back to the front hall to talk."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Yu Hua called out, "Zhi'e."

Zhi'e frowned, turned around again, and said to him: "Sir, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it later."

After speaking, let the servant girl lead him to the corner of the back garden.The two came to a place where no one was there one after the other, and only then did they have something serious to say.

"Your Excellency, you dare to come again. When my Luo family is your backyard, you are free to choose any female family members you want?" Zhi'e said this first with her eyes widened, so that Yuhua could know her bottom line, and stop being frivolous. she.

Yuhua cupped her hands and said, "I'm taking the liberty of speaking. I only mentioned this because I thought I had a relationship with the girl."

Zhi'e twisted the handkerchief, looked at him, and said with a sneer, "Where did I get along with you? We only met a few times and said a few words. You go out and ask, I, Qingxue Club, have always acted frankly." , as long as you want to get along well, never flirt with others, where are your frivolous words and deeds, making people look down on your status as an adult."

Yuhua's back was sweating when she said it, and she quickly explained: "I admire the girl's talent, thinking that I don't have a real wife in the house, if I invite the girl to take charge first, I will be worthy of it."

"Why do you think so well? Have I promised? Not to mention being a young lady, even if I am a good lady, I don't look down on them. I think I don't pay attention to others when I serve in front of the emperor. To be honest , I only talk to you because I can get some news about the third master, you should also know where the Qingxue Club is, and who is the person I, Luo Zhi'e, misses in my heart." Zhi'e tossed the veil when she said this, and turned her face away Never look at him again.

Yuhua's heart sank to the bottom, but she was still reluctant to part with this woman, so she asked again: "If the third master came to mention it today, would you be willing?"

Zhi'e was stunned for a while, and said with a serious expression: "My lord just thinks that the little girl doesn't look down on the Lin family, and wants to climb up the third master's high branch. Yes, if the person who came that day was from the third master's mansion, let me be a concubine." It's also sweet. But I don't fancy the wealth of the palace, but I believe in the third master in my heart. I can't forget him the first time I see him. He is not a prince, but I am still willing to follow him if he is only in white. Zhi'e Temperament is stubborn, and people who have made up their minds will not change it again, I hope Master Lin will forgive me."

Yuhua admired the woman's nature even more in her heart. Such a serious person like him was moved by this unsuitable woman, so she raised her head and said, "I understand the girl's heart. I am also a stubborn person, so I believe it." It’s hard to change things, and I’ll see you in the future.” After saying that, he saluted and left.

Zhi'e looked at the figure, pulled off her face scarf and spat, then threw off her sleeves and sat aside to relieve her anger.