Palace Scheming: the Queen In the Cold Palace I

Chapter 3 As soon as you enter the palace gate, it is as deep as the sea (2)

"Oh! Bitao will go now." Yun Qing did not complain at all because the emperor took a concubine today, but it was Mr. Feng who she could never forget.

When Bi Tao came back, she saw that the lady had just gently pressed the jade flute under the pillow and was cleaning the jujube fruits on the bed. She quickly put down the basin and stepped forward to help.

"Why have you been gone for so long?" Yun Qing asked casually, but the tears that Bi Tao had been holding back for a long time finally burst out, and she burst into tears.

"What's the matter, Bitao?" Yun Qing was startled, quickly put down the things in his hands, pulled Bitao over, and asked, "What happened?"

"Miss..." Bi Tao choked for a while, looking at the concerned young lady, thinking that the maid in the palace treated the young lady so badly, she felt aggrieved for the young lady.

Those unscrupulous maids actually bullied the lady like this. She went to fetch water, but found that no one had prepared hot water for them, so she asked two palace maids waiting in the outer hall to boil some water, but they resisted and made some unpleasant sarcastic remarks.

She didn’t want the young lady to know how sad she was, so she endured her anger and ran to boil water. After the water boiled, she went to look for the barrel, but she heard the **** in charge scolding him angrily, "A master who is not favored brings such a clumsy maid. He does not prioritize things, and even looks for the barrel first and then burns it." It doesn’t distinguish between water and water, so it seems that it is destined to be unpopular.”

After hearing what the **** said, Bi Tao couldn't help but want to reply, but seeing that the **** and the maids looked like they were just enjoying the show, she held back again for the sake of the young lady.

 Actually, it’s okay for her to endure some hardships, but she doesn’t want to see the young lady being ridiculed like this.

Although the young lady is not a direct descendant, other masters in the Yun Mansion used to make fun of them when they bumped into each other occasionally, but the young lady never cared about others and only stayed in Xiyuan, living a comfortable life. And Bi Tao only took care of the young lady's daily life and other small daily tasks, and did not need to do any rough work at all.

Even though she was just a servant before, in Yun Mansion, other servants were responsible for boiling water, cooking, washing and other chores. What's more, the young lady treats her like a sister. She usually does all the small things by herself and doesn't often ask her around.

Who would have thought that after the young lady entered the palace and became a queen, she would not even be as good as staying in the Yun Mansion. The palace has such a group of disrespectful maids and eunuchs. How will the young lady live in the future?

"Don't cry, Bi Tao, is someone bullying you?" Yun Qing saw Bi Tao looking angry and resentful, guessing that someone outside might have made her angry, so he couldn't help but take her into his arms lovingly and comfort her softly. : "Don't cry, Bitao, didn't we come here like this in Yun Mansion? Now it's just a change of place to adapt to, and you will get used to it soon."

Bitao sobbed, she was not crying for herself, but for the young lady: "I know, young lady. But, Bitao is really sad, why is such a good person like the young lady always bullied. In the past in Yun Mansion, it was In this way, now that the young lady is a queen, she is also being bullied by those dishonest maids. Wow, young lady, Bitao really feels sorry for the young lady..."

"Silly Bitao, I don't even feel wronged, why are you crying." Yun Qing's heart warmed, and his comfortable smile was breathtakingly beautiful: "As long as the heart is still, all the waves in the outside world will not disturb us. From now on, we will stay here. It’s the old garden. Just take good care of the flowers and trees so that they can bloom more beautifully in spring. Don’t cry anymore. I’ve got snot all over me and you’ll have to wash it off again.”

"Miss!" Bi Tao sniffed and raised her head from Yun Qing's arms. She was a little embarrassed to see the smile on the lady's face, and she didn't feel so uncomfortable anymore.

She burst into laughter and said angrily: "Miss is always like this, making people unable to cry even if they want to."

 “Haha, don’t cry anymore?” Yun Qing scratched Bi Tao’s nose and said, “This is so sensible! Look, the water is cold.”

"Ah, I'll heat it up again." Bi Tao blushed and was about to change the water again, but was stopped by Yun Qing: "No, it was hot water just now, but now it is warm water with a moderate temperature, so there is no need to add water. "

Yun Qing's few indifferent words resolved Bi Tao's grievances. The master and servant took care of each other warmly, making the palace feel warm. Outside the palace, no, above the palace, a handsome black shadow moved slightly, and his handsome eyes He stared deeply at the beautiful figure of the person in the palace, thoughtfully.

Then he gently reset the tiles he had just removed, then jumped up, tiptoed a few times, and disappeared from the top of the palace, blending into the thick night...

 The next day, the weather was slightly cold, but the morning sun was shining brightly. It was a good weather.

Yun got up early in the morning, Bitao washed her up, and then she picked out some light pink clothes and put them on.

"Miss, wait a minute." As soon as Yun Qing stepped out of the palace door, a fresh cold air hit her face, but Bi Tao seemed to think of something and hurriedly turned around and returned to the palace.

Yun Qing stopped and watched Bi Tao hurriedly back to the palace in confusion, wondering if she had left something behind.

She was supposed to be dressed up in a dignified and noble manner, but at this moment she just casually inserted two hairpins, letting a few strands of hair hang down her shoulders, and then ordered Bi Tao and a more supple-looking palace maid to lead the way to the Queen Mother's Xiangning. Greetings from the palace.

From time to time, Bi Tao came out and saw a bright red fox fur in her hand. She came over and put it on Yun Qing: "Miss, it's cold, be careful not to catch a cold."

 This is the reward that the Queen Mother sent to the Yun Mansion before she got married. This exquisite fox fur is made of fire fox fur, which is rare in a century. It is as red as fire, bright and shiny without any variegation. I am afraid it is the only one in the world.

For this reason, even the eldest lady and the fourth young lady, who have always been very high-minded, were jealous, and their disdainful eyes betrayed their feelings.

Although the young lady herself also owns a pure white fox fur, such an exquisite and gorgeous fox fur will make people recognize its nobility and value no matter where it goes. The identity of a person who can possess this fox fur coat cannot be easily looked down upon by others.

As a queen of a country, the young lady did not want the young lady to meet the Queen Mother so modestly, even though the emperor did not favor her on their wedding night, because she might still meet the emperor in Xiangning Palace.

In that case, the young lady will be laughed at privately by some slaves who look down on others, and will also be looked down upon by the woman who robbed the young lady's husband.

Yun Qing raised his eyes and looked straight at Bi Tao. Bi Tao couldn't stand such a cold look, so he explained in a low voice: "Anyway, today is also the wedding day of the young lady. As a queen, if she is too plain, I’m afraid the Queen Mother will be unhappy.”

"Let's go!" Yun Qing sighed helplessly. He knew Bi Tao's thoughts and did not blame her. He just said lightly: "Bitao, this fox fur is beautiful, but it is too red and too bright, but it can also be easily irritated. This is the land of the harem. You and I are new here. If you can be simple and simple, being too showy will only make you fall into more intrigues. They are all people who like peace and quiet, so why bother letting themselves get into trouble with those people?”

Bitao paused and looked at the young lady in the fox fur. Although she understood that what the young lady said was true, she still refused to give up this opportunity for the young lady to be discovered by the emperor.

She believed that the emperor did not want the young lady just because he had never met the young lady and did not know her appearance and character. As long as he sees the young lady, the emperor will definitely fall in love with the young lady due to her talent and beauty.

 In the Yangxin Hall, Fang Fei skillfully **** Situ Xianyu’s hair and inserted the gold hairpins into the hair one by one, forming a golden and jade flower that would never wither.

Looking at the still beautiful Queen Mother in the mirror, Fang Fei's voice sounded behind her: "Your Majesty, the Queen is already waiting outside the palace. She only brought two little maids with her. One is a personal maid she brought from the Prime Minister's Palace. Maid."

“Well, how is she dressed?” Situ Xianyu responded lightly, playing with a delicately carved golden flower in her hand, making a jingling sound.

"She is plainly dressed and elegantly dressed. She is not as luxurious as piling up gold and jade, but she does not lose the dignity of a country. It's just..." Fang Fei's voice was hesitant, and there seemed to be confusion in her eyes.

Situ Xianyu smiled slightly and looked at Fang Fei, who had always been calm and calm, with doubts on her face. She couldn't help but feel curious: "Just what? She looks very ordinary?"

 She was sure that Yun Qing was beautiful, especially her eyes.

Those eyes have the clarity to see through all mundane things, as if they were a fairy standing above the mundane world, with not even a speck of dust falling in their eyes.

"No!" Fang Fei quickly denied it. Seeing the Empress Dowager's chuckle, she continued: "She wears the flaming red fox fur that the Empress Dowager gifted her. The voluptuous red color sets off her. Although her beauty is even more beautiful, she always feels that she is different from her. Not worthy."

“Oh, but the fire fox fur is so gorgeous that it makes her appearance pale?” Situ Xianyu was surprised, thinking to herself that it shouldn’t be the case.

She had also seen Yun Qing yesterday. She was also wearing a bright red phoenix crown and harem, which made her look as beautiful as a fairy. The fox fur was even more luxurious. How could it not bring out her beauty?

"Haha, that's not the case. It's just that she belongs to that kind of very plain person, and anything that is too gorgeous is not worthy of her. However, maybe it's just the slave who feels this way in her heart. In fact, in the eyes of everyone, she is so stunning. You can't take your eyes away." Fang Fei smiled lightly, her expression was very gentle, which made Situ Xianyu feel slightly strange.

 Speaking of Fang Fei, it can be said that I have been with her for almost thirty years. Always respectful and calm, he would not be frightened even if the sky fell.

 In addition to occasionally showing a warm smile to her, the Queen Mother Fang Fei, she always had a polite smile to Ze'er.

This kind of gentle smile at this moment is really rare to see. As a result, Situ Xianyu's impression of Yun Qing became more favorable.

 A woman who can be admired by Fang Fei must be a good woman and a good queen.

"Yun Qing has met the Queen Mother, Queen Mother Jin An." Seeing the graceful and elegant Queen Mother walking slowly with the support of Aunt Fang, Yun Qing recognized at a glance that she was the one who looked at him with gentleness and majesty on the city platform yesterday. That woman.

At this moment, she was sitting calmly on the couch, with a still beautiful face with a just right smile, and she was looking at Yun Qing who was saluting her.

"Well, your name is Yunqing, right?" The lazy voice revealed a hint of kindness that was not easily noticed. Situ Xianyu looked at the beautiful but elegant woman in front of him, his eyes full of love.

　　When her hijab flew up yesterday, she should have been panicked, but she was so calm that even she secretly admired herself.

Facing Ze'er's intentional humiliation and the strange looks from the courtiers and people, she could remain calm and calm, without panic or complaint.

 Such magnanimity and calmness can only be achieved by someone like me who has experienced half a lifetime of ups and downs. But as young as her, she actually did it.

"Hehe, get up. From now on, you will call me Queen Mother. The word "Queen Mother" is easy to confuse. Fang Fei!" Situ Xianyu called softly, and Fang Fei on the side already handed over a cup of tea: "Here."

At this moment, Yun Qing heard the Queen Mother's voice. She bowed Yingying, stood up straight, carefully took the tea from the Fangfei plate, and handed it to the Queen Mother respectfully, with a gentle voice: "Mother, please have some tea."

 “Haha, good! What a clever child.” Situ Xianyu took the tea cup with satisfaction, smiled and asked Fang Fei to sit down.

At this time, a gray-haired old **** came in from outside the palace and respectfully reported to Situ Xianyu: "Go back to the Queen Mother, Concubine Hua is asking to see you outside the palace!"

Bitao's complexion changed and she couldn't help but clenched her hands. She glanced at Yun Qing, who was sitting calmly in her seat according to Yan, and the queen mother, who looked calm, and she couldn't help but feel nervous.

I don’t know who Concubine Hua is. She actually allowed a young lady who was the queen of a country to be ridiculed by everyone on her wedding day. She must watch her carefully later and don’t let her bully her again.

"Well, let her come in." As Bi Tao thought about it, she saw the old **** trotting out tremblingly. From time to time, an intoxicating fragrance floated into the hall accompanied by the sound of jingling beads.

This fragrance is not like peach orchid and osmanthus. There is a hint of sweetness in the fragrance, which makes people unable to help but feel excited when smelling it.

Turning his head to look curiously, Bi Tao's gasping sound was immediately covered by his hand.

 What a beautiful woman!

She had to admit that the woman who came in was a rare woman whose beauty she was willing to admit. In Yun Mansion, the eldest young lady and the fourth young lady are also beauties, but their faces are always upturned, which makes people feel extremely uncomfortable at a glance.

But the woman in front of her is beautiful but not overpowering, gorgeous but not vulgar either. She is smart in her beauty and soft in her elegance. Among the beauties Bi Tao has ever seen, she is the only woman who can keep pace with the young lady.

I saw a slight smile on her face, as delicate as a begonia flower, generous and elegant, and came in style.

Wearing a purple fur coat, her fair skin is even more delicate. Her black hair is as black as ink, and her well-knotted bun is surrounded by exquisite beaded forks. A gilt walking stick covered with colorful butterflies is perfectly inserted among the gold and jade flowers. She only needs to move her steps slightly to hear the crisp and sweet sound. The sounds of collision are intertwined into the most beautiful piece of music.

It can be said that the hibiscus is not as beautiful as the makeup of a beautiful woman, and the breeze from the water palace brings the fragrance of pearls and green flowers. What a wonderful man!

Looking at the woman passing in front of him, Yun Qing couldn't help but secretly praise her in his heart.

"I would like to send my regards to my mother. I wish her a long life, peace and good health." The sweet voice broke the silence of the room. He Ruowan smiled beautifully and walked lightly across the clouds amidst the sound of jingling bells, walking to Situ. In front of Xianyu, he slowly bowed down.

Yun Qing raised his eyes and unexpectedly saw the Queen Mother looking at him with a smile. She was surprised when she gently took He Ruowan's delicate hand and looked at it carefully: "Well, not bad, not bad. She is indeed a transparent, smart and beautiful woman. , no wonder Zeer is full of praise for you."

"Mother!" He Ruowan's face turned red with embarrassment. She seemed to have just noticed Yun Qing who was sitting beside her. She lifted the corner of her lips and walked lightly to Yun Qing to bow down: "This is the Queen's sister, right?" , my sister has met her sister.”

“Sister, there is no need to be polite, please get up quickly.” Yun Qing also stood up quickly, looking at He Ruowan with a gentle face, her smile was very peaceful.

The person in front of me is indeed a woman who combines beauty and gentleness, and she is also a famous and talented woman in Tianque. It is a beautiful thing in life that the emperor can marry her.

"Thank you, sister." He Ruowan smiled lightly, but when she saw Yun Qing for the first time, her heart trembled.

On the day she heard the Queen Mother's decree to confer Yunqing as empress, she went to Yun Ya, the fourth lady of the Yun Mansion, to inquire about the situation. I only heard that Yunqing was mediocre in appearance and had no talent at all. The only thing he knew how to do was play with flowers and plants.

When I saw her today, I didn't expect that she was so beautiful that she made me feel even more in danger.

Turning her beautiful eyes, He Ruowan's eyes fell on Yun Qing's noble and gorgeous fox fur, and she praised: "Sister's fox fur is really a rare fine product, and it looks even more dazzling when paired with her. Compared with my sister, my sister, It’s so shabby that I dare not see anyone.”

As she spoke, her originally beautiful face was filled with a layer of shame, making it unbearable to see such a touching woman so gloomy.

Yun Qing was startled and felt sad when he saw that several of the maids accompanying Concubine Hua had already looked at him with disdain.

She secretly regretted that she shouldn't have worn the fox fur, but now it really made her embarrassed and made it difficult to speak.

If you say that your fox fur is only average and it was given by the Queen Mother, it will definitely make the Queen Mother feel unhappy. If he followed her words, it would seem that he was wearing this thing today to show off his noble status, and it would be in vain.

 In this case, she could only smile and remain silent.

　　Although there were many people in the main hall, few spoke.

He Ruowan served the tea meekly with a smile on her face, and after chatting with the Queen Mother in a flattering manner, she stood up again and asked her to leave.

 (End of this chapter)