vstars Chapter 137 Funny
Chapter 137 Funny
Hongning peeked out from behind An Lingrong with a hint of panic, his turquoise clothes particularly eye-catching.
"Thank you, Empress Fang." He said in a low voice.
Watching the two children leave, Jiang Ruyin sighed, "My sister is good at embroidery. From the melon-shaped hat to the small shoes on her feet, everything is exquisitely embroidered and her skills are superb."
"Sister Fang Fei has no need to envy Hong Ning." An Lingrong said.
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When the new concubine entered the palace at the end of February, the emperor was still busy reviewing congratulatory letters.
Guarjia Wenyuan had a graceful figure, and walked with a graceful gait, yet she carried an air of pride. Her oval face was as white as jade, her eyebrows were as dark as distant black, and her slightly upturned eyes were sharp, her eyes bright but often flashed with contempt.
She was dressed in a gorgeous brocade Qifu dress, with dazzling pearl and gemstone jewelry on her head, and she walked into the hall leisurely. She first glanced at everyone, then set her sights on Concubine Duan, and took small steps to pay her respects enthusiastically.
"The concubine, the noble Guarjia, pays respects to the Empress Duan. May the Empress Duan live in peace and happiness."
Concubine Duan smiled and nodded, "Don't be so polite, my sister has a beautiful name and she is even more beautiful."
The two chatted for a while, and everyone looked like they were enjoying a good show.
After sitting down, she gently adjusted the embroidery on her cuffs, her eyes wandering casually over Zhen Huan.
Concubine Qi rolled her eyes, tilted her head and whispered to Jiang Ruyin, "Look at her, she doesn't know the difference between high and low. If you don't know her, you would think she is from Concubine Duan's palace."
Opposite Concubine Qi, and below Concubine Duan, was Concubine Jing. She calmly picked up the teacup and covered her mouth and nose. However, she only smelled the tea for a long time and did not taste it at all.
Concubine Wen, who sat below Concubine Jing, leaned against Concubine Hua, and was whispering with Concubine Xin, feeling very proud.
Concubine Xin covered her mouth and laughed, "Who says it's not true? Guaerjia is beautiful, but her eyes and eyebrows reveal a calculating look~"
Guo Luoluo promised to come soon. Concubine Qi seemed very satisfied with Guo Luoluo's promise and explained loudly on Guo Luoluo's behalf:
"My new sister wanted to come earlier to pay her respects to you all, but her clothes were soaked by the palace maids this morning, so she is a little late."
Guo Luoluo agreed to wear a pink dress with Suzhou embroidery and cloud patterns, and wore a peach, plum, melon and fruit hairpin tilted on her head, with two jade hairpins on the other side.
Her eyebrows and eyes were extremely beautiful. She lowered her eyebrows slightly and revealed a shy smile. "Empress Qi is right. Your concubine Changchun Palace promised Guo Luoluo to pay her respects to all the ladies."
Jiang Ruyin smiled and nodded with satisfaction, "My sister is very polite, so please don't be so polite."
The nobleman Guaerjia's gaze lingered on Guo Luoluo's agreeing face and curled his lips.
Jiang Ruyin had seen Guo Luoluo's portrait before, but the other concubines were seeing it for the first time and were talking about her beauty.
"Eh? Guo Luoluo agreed to this dress?" Concubine Xin pointed at Guo Luoluo in surprise and agreed.
Wenpin covered her mouth and said, "Yes, this seems to be the clothes that Concubine Qi wore when she was in the Qiandi Palace."
Concubine Qi raised her chin and said, "Noble Lady Xin's eyes are still the same as before. I think Guo Luoluo has some of my old style, so I gave her to her."
"I hope you will keep your heart and mind and not do anything wrong."
Guo Luoluo agreed and stood up respectfully to bow. "I will obey the order of the Concubine Qi. I am honored to live in the same palace with the Concubine Qi. Under the blessing of the Concubine Qi, I will strictly abide by the palace rules and stay healthy and safe."
Concubine Wen was amazed. She finally understood why Concubine Qi was so partial to her. With such a beautiful and obedient woman by her side, who would be willing to blame her?
This was no longer Jiang Ruyin's business, so she leisurely used a silver stick to pick the washed and leafed strawberries.
Nian Shilan put on the heavily crafted phoenix headdress inlaid with kingfisher feathers again. Her makeup showed her charming demeanor, but her face was expressionless, making people feel intimidated.
"My sisters, what a lively party! I overheard a few words from inside."
Nian Shilan sat down in the main seat, her lips curled slightly, and her phoenix eyes glanced at the pale-faced Concubine Duan.
The next moment, the concubines heard her say:
"It seems that Noble Lady Guaerjia really likes Concubine Duan. The palace you have allocated to Concubine Fang is not to Noble Lady Guaerjia's liking."
Jiang Ruyin was caught off guard by being named. She didn't know what Nian Shilan was thinking, but she smiled and explained, "Well, Your Majesty, please don't blame me wrongly. It was the Emperor who pointed out the palace, saying that Concubine Jing and Concubine Hui were both very virtuous, so he sent Concubine Guaerjia to Xianfu Palace."
Nian Shilan said "Oh", but before she could say anything, she heard the noble lady Guaerjia say with a shy smile, "When I saw Concubine Duan, it was like seeing my own sister. I do have two illegitimate sisters in the palace, but I always couldn't talk to them. Now that I see Concubine Duan, I have a lot to say."
Noble Lady Guaerjia thought she was quite clear-headed. She had heard from her father that the Nian family had a complex relationship with the deposed Prince Dun, and her father had even complained to Nian Gengyao several times, so it was absolutely forbidden to befriend him. As for Concubine Fang, it was unknown whether she would be able to be buried in the imperial mausoleum a hundred years from now.
It's a pity that the Empress is in poor health and there are no concubines from the Manchu Banner who can be employed, otherwise why would he bother to please the sickly Han Banner.
When we get to the Old Summer Palace, of course we have to have a good talk with the Empress.
The nobleman Guarjia thought complacently.
Nian Shilan didn't get angry either, she chuckled exaggeratedly, "It seems it's all fate. I'll report to the Emperor and have Noble Lady Guaerjia relocated to Yanqing Palace so you can enjoy your sisterly love."
"Ah this..."
Noble Lady Guaerjia could no longer sit still and looked at Concubine Duan helplessly.
As soon as Concubine Duan heard Nian Shilan's tone, she knew that she was going to cause trouble, so she turned her face away quickly, covered her mouth and coughed lightly.
Noblewoman Guarjia bit her lip. "Actually, I was thinking that since I am of similar age to Concubine Wan, and our fathers both work in the Censorate, we are naturally on good terms. How could I disturb Concubine Duan while she is recuperating? Concubine Wan, don't you agree..."
Nian Shilan raised her eyebrows and looked at Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan felt a pang of frustration in her heart. Her father was not mentioned in the family letter, but her mother did mention that when her father first took up his post at the Censorate, Emin invited her father to travel with her several times.
I had to say, "The Empress Duan is not in good health, and Sister Guaerjia is smart. It would be bad to disturb the Empress Duan."
Nian Shilan's eyes were like knives, piercing Zhen Huan as she sneered, "Wanpin really does understand Concubine Guaerjia. From what she's saying, does Concubine Guaerjia want to live with her even more?"
Lady Guaerjia was not a fool, so she naturally heard that Nian Shilan was unhappy, but maybe she would move herself to Chunxi Palace if she was unhappy?
With a favorite in front of the emperor, are you still afraid that the emperor won’t see you every day?
With such expectations, Guijia Guiren hesitated for a moment, "It would be best if I could live with Concubine Wan."