old friends return

Prime Minister Zuo himself was still wondering, even if he didn't want to have this connection with him, why did he just throw the letter back without opening it?Could it be that he knew what it was without reading the contents of the letter?Yan Qi felt strange in his heart, and quickly sent someone to inquire about what was going on, but he got the news that General Han had returned to Beijing. The day before the letter was sent to the west, General Han had already left for Beijing, and no one accepted the letter. Naturally, they were sent back intact.

Knowing the news, Yan Qi breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little strange at the same time, the letter was returned because it was not delivered, which means that there is still a certain possibility that this matter will come true, but at this time, There is nothing wrong with the court, and the west is still relatively peaceful. This General Han is not leading the troops well in the west, what is he doing when he suddenly comes back?

Not to mention that Prime Minister Zuo is confused, Concubine Yan, who is reading the letter now, is full of doubts when she sees this. General Han's return to Beijing is not too big or too small, so she never heard Emperor Hengde tell her played?Although it is said that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, Emperor Hengde would always talk to her about the big and small things in the court, and he didn't mention anything about it, so what is he doing when he comes back at this time?Or is it simply a family visit?

Folded the letter and put it in the bottom layer of the dressing box, and covered it with some other things. Concubine Yan put the matter aside temporarily, called Lanxi to dress her up, and had some breakfast, according to the usual Li used to go for a walk in the imperial garden.

Speaking of Concubine Yang, it is not a big stumbling block. Compared with myself, an old woman is nothing to be afraid of. The emperor just thinks about his old relationship with her for many years, so he looks at him from time to time. What worries him now Well, it was Emperor Hengde who suddenly started raising a male pet. Although there is only one in the palace now, it really makes her look much more depressed than the previous sole favorite.

This male favorite was brought by Emperor Hengde a year ago when he went out for a private visit in Weifu. In fact, he went out to avoid the government. It is called a private visit, isn't it?I visited a few small shops, and had a good taste of the "people's sentiments" that the palace could not experience.

Thinking of this, the fingers that were caressing a chrysanthemum suddenly clenched tightly, and the slender fingernails pinched fiercely on the petals, and the light yellow juice smeared on the fingertips, staining the original tender pink color.At this time, an inappropriate voice came from behind, "Deng Sheng sees the concubine Yan, good luck to the empress." (Deng Sheng is not the name of this male pet, but a common name for ancient male pets. Deng Sheng is actually Deng Tong of the Han Dynasty. Use him to refer to the male favorite.)

Concubine Yan's back was facing Xu Buyun, her face darkened instantly when she heard the voice, she paused for a while, and then she turned around gracefully, as if she didn't notice him bowing for a long time.He said lightly, "Forget it."

Xu Buyun bent down for a long time, and only got up when he heard this sentence. If he lost his footing, he was about to fall backwards. Fortunately, the eunuch next to him helped him in time. Xu Buyun stabilized his body, and saluted again, "Your Majesty is laughing." Concubine Yan laughed coldly in her heart, this look of cowardice was really inferior to many concubines in the harem, and looking at his male-female face, she was even more angry One way, just pretend not to hear what he said just now, and no longer face him directly.I was afraid that if I couldn't help it, I would slap him on the face.

"The weather has turned hot recently. Didn't you say that you can't stay in the sun? Don't stay in your own palace, run out and carefully before drying." Yan Fei talked to him indifferently, but she said in her heart It's just a person who just said hello and left. Why did you keep following her today?He didn't speak, so could it be possible that he ran over to scare himself?

Hearing this, Xu Buyun rolled his round eyes, and said timidly, "Thank you for your concern. Deng Sheng heard that there were only a few chrysanthemums growing in the greenhouse today. It would be a rare thing to have chrysanthemums in this season." , so I came here specially to take a look." After speaking, she leaned towards Concubine Yan, as if looking at the few chrysanthemums, but her eyes were always on Concubine Yan's face.

Concubine Yan naturally didn't want to be with him, so she said: "Then you can enjoy it here, I will go to see the lotus in the lake pavilion." After speaking, she called Lanxi and was about to leave, but Xu Buyun A sudden sentence abruptly stopped her, "How long has your empress been a concubine?" Without waiting for Concubine Yan to answer, he laughed twice and replied, "Nine years, right? After His Royal Highness the eldest prince completed the small crown ceremony at the age of eight, it seems that the empress has never been promoted again."

Concubine Yan's expression changed, she turned her head and was about to slap her, Xu Buyun hid to the side, and the smile on her harmless face became more and more obvious, "What's your rush? Deng Sheng was just telling the truth. If you are angry with me, don't you want to think of any way to change the status quo?"

Concubine Yan looked at Xu Buyun's face, and slowly calmed down, "You came to see me today, you don't mean to remind me to find a solution, right? If you have something to say, just say it." Xu Buyun said to her coquettishly. Walking over here, Concubine Yan's eyes were full of disgust again, but she could only bear it, Xu Buyun slowly analyzed the current situation of the harem with her, "Mother, apart from the late former queen, there are no imperial concubines and noble concubines in the harem yet, The emperor has not been named, the holy will is unpredictable, we naturally don't know why, but the mother's family background is there, and there is His Royal Highness the eldest prince, why has he been equal to the concubine Yang who has nothing to do so far?"

Xu Buyun paused for a moment, then continued, "Think about it again, my lord. This means that there should be no connection on the surface, but the relationship here should be clearer to my lord than Deng Sheng, right? The emperor won't give you a promotion." First, the Empress’s family doesn’t have much to do now, and perhaps to some extent, the emperor is also afraid that your position is too high to make the left minister of the previous court..."

Speaking of this, Xu Buyun suddenly stopped and looked at Concubine Yan meaningfully. Concubine Yan naturally understood what he meant. Although some words were indeed harsh, they were indeed true. It's just that there is nothing wrong with the previous court. Where can Yan Qi go? What a big deal?The harem is still peaceful, so where is she going to let herself find a chance to do something?At this time, it is simply impossible for Emperor Hengde to take the initiative to raise the position of imperial concubine.

Seeing Concubine Yan's face wrinkled more and more, Xu Buyun couldn't help cursing in his heart, no wonder he could only be in this concubine position, how could he be so stupid!In fact, this is because he thinks too much. Concubine Yan has been going smoothly since entering the palace, and she doesn't need much scheming in the city. Naturally, she no longer puts much thought into this aspect, just thinking about how to please Emperor Hengde up.

At this time, Concubine Yan's eyes fell on Xu Buyun again, with a strange sense of scrutiny, why, this male favorite who has been at odds with her all this time, wants to help her?Otherwise, where would you be so kind to talk to yourself so much?