Chapter Fourteen: Each has a plan
The drizzle is like a gauze, and combined with the wind, it casts a hazy layer on the inner courtyard of the palace.
In the courtyard of Fengyi Palace with glazed tiles, double eaves, red pillars and phoenix patterns, the newly minted Cai Nv You Tingjiao knelt on the bluestone slab, looking as haggard and pitiful as a delicate flower in a flower bed.
You Tingjiao was so angry that she bit her lower lip until it bled. She knelt on the stone slab of Qianqing Palace all night, and her fingers peeled off a layer of skin while playing the piano. Although she had never accepted the favor, she had to bear it. For the status of a prostitute.
In the main hall, through the pouring crystal bead curtain, the maidens standing outside lowered their hands and whispered in silence; bypassing the double-sided embroidered screen with hundreds of birds facing the phoenix, the concubines headed by the queen sat in the hall, and the concubines with high status were sitting in the hall. Enjoying a place in Fengyi Palace, at this moment, the atmosphere in the palace is extremely depressing.
Queen Tu Yi, who was always calm and calm, had a face as cold as ice. There was a bright yellow imperial edict in her hand.
In terms of identity, the Queen is the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Tu Zhenhe, and the niece of the current Queen Mother Tu Manling. She is a well-deserved empress of a famous family. In terms of appearance, the Queen is slender and has a cool temperament. She is dressed in a concubine-colored palace dress and her bun is not grand. , he wore a nine-tailed phoenix hairpin with a pearl in it to show his identity.
At this time, no one in the harem dared to touch his edge.
Dong Baolin couldn't sit still at first and looked at the Queen, "Queen, Madam You has broken the rules. You have to make an idea, otherwise everyone will follow suit in the future, and the consequences will be disastrous!"
Early this morning, everyone was caught off guard by the news that You Jiao had been promoted to the throne. On the night of the Chinese Valentine's Day, someone from Yiqiu Palace sneaked out to seduce His Majesty. Such an unseemly thing must not be tolerated lightly!
"Dong Baolin, this belongs to your palace, and you have nothing to do with it!" Tu Cairen looked at Dong Baolin with doubt.
The talented Tu Qian was the queen's cousin. The queen had no children for three years after entering the palace, so Prime Minister Tu relented. She was originally to assist the queen and give birth to a prince for the queen. Naturally, she found Dong Baolin, who was born in a prominent family, very displeased and suspicious. It was Dong Baolin who used You Tingjiao to compete for favor.
Dong Baolin refused to give in, "In this case, I am willing to accept the responsibility for the lax rule. I only ask the Queen to punish this lowly servant!"
You Tingjiao's Cheng Chong slapped Dong Baolin hard in the face. Although Dong Baolin turned over the sheets, they were not married. She could not compare to the queen, but she was actually raped by the bitch in her Yiqiu palace. Get there first!
When the conversation reached this point, the queen spoke: "In order to pass on the decree of this palace, You Cainu misbehaved and was fined a year's salary and made to kneel in front of Yiqiu Palace for three hours every day." She turned to look at Dong Baolin, "As for the Dong Baolin, my Majesty is not strict, I will fine you three months of salary, and order you to teach You the rules."
The punishment given to You Tingjiao was small, but Dong Baolin was allowed to train You Tingjiao well, but the pain would come later.
Dong Baolin stood up to receive the order, "Concubine, I accept the order."
Tu Cairen still felt dissatisfied and said anxiously: "Empress, how can you let such a person with evil intentions go so easily..."
"Shut up!" The queen said without giving any face to her cousin, "Since the emperor has praised her, I and your majesty are one and the same, so small punishments and big warnings are enough."
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Youfu
You Tingrong was making tea for her grandmother. She wore a soft and gentle lotus-colored gown. Only the hem was embroidered with layers of sapphire blue curly grass patterns, which was fresh and moving in the summer.
Wash the tea, pour the tea, use tea clips to group the scenting cups and tea tasting cups, and finally fill the tea cups until they are seven percent full while holding your wrist slightly.
After a few movements, it is like flowing clouds and flowing water, with its own wind and flow.
Everyone here was fascinated, but it was Third Yiniang who came to her senses first and almost forgot about the main business.
"Old Ancestor, news came from the palace today that our second young lady has been promoted to a female concubine!" The third aunt smiled happily and specifically turned her eyes to You Tingrong.
"Second sister is so lucky, congratulations."
You Tingrong lowered his head and took a sip of hot tea, his lowered eyelashes hiding all his thoughts.
What does Cai Nu represent?
The emperor's pretense of favor, served by two palace maids, thirty-two months of silver, eight pieces of silk and three pounds of cotton, compared with the courtesy, the status is different.
But more importantly, once Cheng Chong was promoted to the throne, it was a dog in Shan Yunxin's hand that became a thorn in others' eyes. The Queen's palace was deep and Dong Baolin was domineering. These two mountains could weigh her down and suffocate her.
When You Tingjiao entered the palace, she had no confidants of her own, and the news that came out was all done by others. Third Yiniang only heard the good news, which made her happy.
"The eldest lady is getting better. My aunt has a good ginseng plant that will be sent to your room soon. You must take good care of it and don't be careless." The third aunt didn't care whether there was any deep meaning in You Tingrong's words, she just shook her head.
prestige.
After this incident, Third Yiniang was convinced that You Tingrong had a close relationship with His Majesty and she had to marry him off no matter what. She had to get married quickly.
"On the eighth day of this month, my aunt is going to the shop to check the accounts. The eldest lady will also be the head of the family when she gets married. Why don't we go and have a look?" The third aunt was afraid that the old lady would be uneasy, so she said with concern: "Don't stay at home like this all the time.
It’s so boring.”
The old lady thought it was reasonable, "Then let's go out for a walk and relax."
You Tingrong nodded, "Yes."
When You Tingrong returned to the house, San Yiniang's gifts were delivered. In addition to ginseng, there was also a set of Yingshan flower head noodles with lotus flowers.
You Tingrong took a quick look and saw that the beautiful scenery of the lotus pond was composed of blue, green and white silk threads on a copper wire frame. Although it was not expensive, it was elegant and exquisite, and more importantly, it was in line with You Tingrong's usual dress.
, it really took a lot of effort.
Liu Er, who was beside Third Yiniang, smiled respectfully, "If there is anything you like or want, Miss, Third Yiniang will definitely satisfy you."
"Auntie is interested." You Tingrong opened the box containing ginseng, "Then please make me a cup of ginseng chicken soup tonight."
Liu'er was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "I will make arrangements immediately."
Aomachi didn't understand, so he secretly asked: "Miss, this ginseng is a bit old, it's a shame to stew it in chicken soup."
You Tingrong chuckled: "It's not a pity to earn it cheaply."
You Tingrong took Qing Ding's hand and said, "If Third Yiniang finds out, she will only wonder if I am greedy and will be even more anxious to marry me off."
You Tingrong didn't want to be left by Third Yiniang as a military adviser in the mansion. This time, Third Yiniang got a taste of the sweetness, and she had to let Third Yiniang know that it was not easy to take advantage of it.
Here, Liu'er went back to resume her life. Third Yiniang was not angry, she just raised her eyebrows and sneered, looking at Liu'er with a sinister look, "Have you remembered everything I told you?"
Liu'er nodded in agreement.
The third aunt then lay down to take a nap. Little girl, do you really think you can control me? We'll see!
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The days passed quickly. On the early morning of the eighth day of the lunar month, Aomachi asked the young lady to get up early.
Qingding was combing the hair of You Tingrong Wan in front of the dressing mirror. Since he had just been ill, he combed his temples to look more energetic and matched them with the hair accessories sent by his third aunt. He lightly swiped his eyebrows and applied eye makeup.
A slightly richer color, and a pair of plump lips, creating a rare and charming look.
Chapter completed!