Chapter 120 The Emperor is here
Chapter 120 The Emperor is here
The next night, the weather suddenly cooled down, and few concubines were willing to stroll in the palace gardens at night. Because of the "heavenly charcoal" sent by the Queen, Cuiweixuan was exceptionally warm.
Qiuyue added charcoal to the stove and said with a smile: "Our master is really capable. The number of people who can burn charcoal in this palace can be counted on one hand! And our master has taken a share!"
Zhe Ni agreed with a smile: "Yes, since we followed the master, we have benefited so much. Everything we eat and use is the best!"
"That's right. I suffered so much when I was doing odd jobs in the Shanggong Bureau. Now that I follow the master, I enjoy endless blessings!" Xincai said happily as she pinned the newly embroidered sachet on the hem of Shen Zhiyao's clothes.
"You guys have to hold your ground. Where have we come yet? The good days are yet to come!" Shen Zhiyao shook her head and smiled.
Everyone nodded and smiled. Qiuyue looked at Shen Zhiyao leaning on the chaise longue studying the chess manual, and suddenly remembered the days when she first entered the palace.
Life was not as good as it is now. Perhaps it was due to her family education, the young lady was very cold and arrogant. She always put on airs in front of the emperor and only maintained a gentlemanly relationship with other concubines. She received no favors and no allies.
At that time, let alone "heavenly charcoal", even ordinary charcoal was just enough. In the summer, there was no way to use ice jars or eat chilled watermelon. If the Shen family had not kept sending money in, I don't know how I would have survived.
Qiuyue looked at Shen Zhiyao in front of her. She had grown up a little and was more beautiful than when she entered the palace. She still looked like a young lady, but her personality had changed so much that she often felt unfamiliar with her...
"Master!" Chu An suddenly ran into the front hall panting, interrupting Qiuyue's thoughts.
Shen Zhiyao just looked up at Chuan, without even putting down the chess manual, and said with a smile: "You, on weekdays, are quite well-behaved, but when faced with an emergency, you still can't control yourself. You need to temper your temper."
Chu An stuck out his tongue, straightened his back again, and said with a smile: "Master, there is a message from Changde Palace that the emperor will come to our Cuiweixuan soon."
Qiuyue, Zhe Ni and the others were so happy that they started to clean up Xuanzi from inside to outside.
Shen Zhiyao had a smile on her face, but her mood was not very good. Every time she wanted to concentrate on some "research", the emperor would always harass her at the right time. It was really amazing!
Shen Zhiyao had no choice but to get up and dress up again. Almost every time she met the emperor, she had to dress differently. Even if it was just a slight change, she had to look different.
Always maintaining the same style, with so many beauties in the palace, it is natural that visual fatigue will occur easily.
She changed into a scarlet robe, and wore a magenta satin cloak with a butterfly and peony pattern, and a gold filigree pomegranate-shaped sachet hung around her waist.
She had her hair done in a snake-like bun, decorated with pearls, and pinned on a gold and jade hairpin.
She had a lot of fine rouge and eyebrow pencils, so she combined them with modern elements and created a beautiful "bridal makeup". She kept the blush and solid color intentionally consistent, giving people a gentle and elegant feeling. She seldom wore this kind of makeup, but it looked quite good.
From a distance, Bo Muxi saw Shen Zhiyao standing at the door of Cuiweixuan with her back straight to greet him. Her posture was really great.
When he got closer and took a look, Bo Muxi couldn't help but be stunned. Today, the little concubine was less clever and immature than before, and more elegant. It was really fresh every time he saw her.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health." Shen Zhiyao bowed gracefully with a gentle smile.
"My beloved, please get up." Bo Muxi looked at her with a smile. Shen Zhiyao had never let him down. Every time he saw her, he would unconsciously feel happier. It was really worth his trip in the middle of winter.
"My beloved concubine looks particularly dignified and elegant today, which makes me feel a little at a loss for a moment."
Bo Muxi, who was always very frugal with words in front of other concubines, couldn't help but add a word of praise for the first time. He felt happy every time he talked to her.
"I am delighted by your praise, Your Majesty, but I feel that I have always been dignified and elegant!" Shen Zhiyao stood up and said angrily.
"You are so frank. You don't even feel ashamed to brag like this?" Bo Muxi joked.
"Your Majesty! Why do you always like to tease me?" Shen Zhiyao reached out and grabbed the emperor's fingers, shaking them coquettishly.
The little concubine's coquettish look, coupled with her gentle and elegant makeup, formed a wonderful contrast, which made Bo Muxi's heart tremble.
To be honest, Bo Muxi really doesn't like gentle and elegant women. There are so many elegant women in the palace, and he has long been tired of them. But this is the first time he has seen someone who dresses elegantly but behaves arrogantly. Very good!
"My beloved concubine is really too pampered. It's even more difficult to talk to her now. Well, I won't dare to provoke you anymore." Bo Muxi said with a smile.
"Your Majesty always talks nonsense. It's obviously me who dares not to offend you!" Shen Zhiyao pouted.
"What were you doing just now, my beloved concubine?" Bo Muxi asked with great interest. At the same time, he took the concubine's hand and walked into the pavilion.
It was too cold outside, and Shen Zhiyao's hands were icy cold. Bo Muxi couldn't help but hold them tighter, wanting to give her some warmth.
I'm thinking about how to beat you! Shen Ziyao secretly rolled her eyes and complained in her heart.
"I'm looking at the chess manual. Last time I played chess, I lost three games. I didn't accompany the emperor well. I have to find a way to learn!" Shen Zhiyao acted very well: "I have been thinking about accompanying the emperor for a longer time!"
At this time, they were walking into the hall. Bo Muxi smiled, suddenly hugged Shen Zhiyao and said, "How come my beloved concubine is so capable? She can play chess, ride and shoot."
"Well, I am very capable, but I cannot let the emperor look down on me!" Shen Zhiyao behaved like a peacock trying hard to spread its feathers.
Shen Zhiyao knew that the emperor was suspicious by nature. The more suspicious he was, the more she would do the opposite and act more generous at appropriate times so as not to arouse his suspicion.
Upon hearing this, Bo Muxi happily touched her cheek and asked, "Since you have studied chess for so long, I don't want to disappoint my beloved concubine. So, play chess with me, okay?"
Shen Zhiyao was really impressed by this man when she heard that. He was clearly itching to do it, but he insisted on relying on her, as if she was begging him.
"That's great, of course. Your Majesty is too busy on weekdays, and it's rare for him to play chess with me!" Shen Zhiyao pretended to be happy and took the opportunity to lightly bite Bo Muxi's finger.
In the harem, no concubine dared to bite the emperor, but Shen Zhiyao was very bold and bit her again and again. However, Bo Muxi was very good-tempered and did not blame her every time.
"What a bold little concubine!" Bo Muxi pinched her smooth face as a punishment.
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