Chapter 1 Old Madam

"One tael of agarwood powder, one penny of sandalwood powder, and ten pears. Dig out the core of pears and make them into an urn shape..."

In the autumn of the seventh year of Mingde, it was windy and rainy. In the Qinya Pavilion of Zhongyong Hou Mansion, there was a warm fragrance. Lu Wanning was looking at the incense book in her hand. The maid Yun Xiang hurried in and reported in a low voice: "Miss, the old lady was beside you just now.

Sister Xia He came to tell me that the old lady wants to see you."

When Lu Wanning heard this, she raised her head and frowned slightly, "At this time?"

Yunxiang nodded, "My servant has asked Sister Xia He. Sister Xia He said that the old lady suddenly called you after reading the letter sent by someone from the palace. And the old lady not only called you, but also called you.

I also had people call me Third Miss, Fourth Miss and Sixth Miss.”

Lu Wanning frowned even more after hearing what Yun Xiang said. Could it be that the old lady wanted to find something to do with them and the palace?

After making a guess in her mind, Lu Wanning changed her clothes, held an oil-paper umbrella, and took Yunxiang to Jifutang.

When Lu Wanning arrived at Jifu Hall, her third cousin Lu Wanqing and her fourth cousin Lu Wanrou had already arrived and were talking to the old lady Lin.

After Lu Wanning saluted Mrs. Lin, she greeted Lu Wanqing and Lu Wanrou, "Third sister, fourth sister."

The two of them responded: "Fifth sister."

Mrs. Lin looked at Lu Wanning carefully and waved to her, "Girl Ning, come and sit next to grandma."

"Yes, grandma." Lu Wanning walked to Mrs. Lin and sat down on her right side. Seeing that Mrs. Lin's face was a little tired, she said with concern: "Grandma doesn't look very good, right?

Isn’t it good to have no rest?”

"It's nothing." Lin said, "Maybe it's because of the change in weather. I've been having trouble sleeping these past few days."

"Grandma, you should pay attention to your health." Lu Wanning said: "Wanning just happened to read a fragrant recipe to calm the nerves and help sleep from the book today, so I went back to make it and give it to grandma to try."

Mrs. Lin nodded happily, "You are a filial person."

While we were talking, our sixth cousin Lu Wanyi arrived late.

As soon as Lu Wanyi came in, she rushed to Mrs. Lin's side and acted coquettishly, "Grandma, why did you ask me to come over now? Her skirt is almost wet."

Ms. Lin nodded Lu Wanyi's forehead with a stern face, but there was a smile that could not be hidden in her eyes, "You came so late, and grandma didn't say anything about you, but you complained first? Your sisters are still here.

, and I don’t know how to call anyone.”

Lu Wanyi turned to look at Lu Wanning and the others, and shouted perfunctorily, "Third sister, fourth sister, fifth sister."

After shouting and not waiting for anyone to answer, Lu Wanyi immediately turned back, shook Mrs. Lin's hand and said, "Grandma, why did you call us here?"

Lin shook her head helplessly and said with a smile: "The Imperial Concubine wrote to me today that she misses you. I asked you to come here to tell you that you all should dress up well tomorrow. I will take you into the palace to visit the Imperial Concubine.

.”

"Really? Really? Can we enter the palace tomorrow?" Lu Wanyi shouted happily.

Lu Wanrou was originally pouting at Lu Wanyi's behavior. Now when she heard the news, she couldn't help but be jealous of Lu Wanyi's favor in front of Lin, and she also looked excited.

Lu Wanqing lowered her head and couldn't see her expression clearly.

Lu Wanning had a suitably surprised expression on her face, but her heart was spinning over and over again.

The imperial concubine the old lady calls is their eldest cousin Lu Wanyun.

As early as when the current emperor was still a prince, Lu Wanyun was designated by the late emperor as the concubine of the current emperor. In the past ten years, Lu Wanyun has been honored and favored continuously. Coupled with the military exploits made by the men of the Zhongyong Hou Mansion on the border, Lu Wanyun

Three years ago, she was promoted to the position of noble concubine by the current emperor.

Lu Wanning was not close to her cousin, the imperial concubine. After all, they were nearly ten years apart. She was still young when Lu Wanyun entered the prince's palace as a concubine, and there was no relationship between them.

The same goes for the other three sisters. They have never seen the imperial concubine a few times in all these years. Is the imperial concubine really just calling them into the palace just to miss them? Do you want to meet your natal sisters?

When she came out of Lin's Jifu Hall, the cold wind blew, and Lu Wanning shivered. She tightened her cloak tightly, smiled and said to Lu Wanqing beside her: "Third sister, let's go together?"

Lu Wanqing nodded, "Okay."

The two walked silently to the door of Qinyaxuan. When they were about to separate, Lu Wanqing suddenly said, "What color clothes are fifth sisters going to wear tomorrow?"

Lu Wanning raised her head and looked at Lu Wanqing.

Lu Wanqing explained: "I'm afraid that my fifth sister and I will be overdressed by then."

Lu Wanning smiled and said, "I happened to make a purple dress using the fabric my grandmother gave me a few days ago. I'll wear it tomorrow."

Lu Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Since it's the fabric given by my grandmother, I guess it can't be wrong. Fifth sister, hurry in. Sister, I should go back."

"Third sister, walk slowly!"

Not long after Lu Wanning returned to Qinyaxuan, Mrs. Tao came over holding the maid's hand.

"Mom, it's raining. Why are you here?" Lu Wanning came up to meet you and said, "You are weak. If you get caught in the rain, you will feel uncomfortable."

"Mom is fine, I'm holding an umbrella, so I can't get wet." Mrs. Tao patted Lu Sunning's hand and asked worriedly: "Why did the old lady come to you at this time?"

Lu Wanning helped Mrs. Tao sit down and said, "Mom, don't worry. The old lady came to us to tell us that the imperial concubine in the palace wants to see us, our natal sisters, and asked us to go to the palace with her tomorrow to pay homage to the imperial concubine."

"The Imperial Concubine wants to see you?" Mrs. Tao's heart suddenly flashed, and she frowned: "Why does the Imperial Concubine want to see you all of a sudden?"

Several girls in the family have reached the age of proposing marriage. If the imperial concubine wants to see them at this time, is she planning their marriage?

Based on how much the old lady values ​​the imperial concubine, if the imperial concubine really has her mind set on her daughter's marriage, the old lady will definitely agree.

Lu Wanning didn't want Mrs. Tao to worry, and said with a smile: "Mom, don't think so much. The imperial concubine just lost her child some time ago, and now she suddenly wants to see us. Maybe she really just wants to talk to her sisters. Moreover.

Even if the imperial concubine really has any other plans, there are still third and fourth sisters above my daughter. As long as my daughter doesn’t act too conspicuous tomorrow, I think the imperial concubine will not pay too much attention to her daughter."

Tao looked at Lu Wanning's overly outstanding appearance and shook his head.

She and her husband are both people with outstanding looks, and their daughter especially takes advantage of their strengths. A few years ago, when she was still young, it was not obvious, but in the past two years, after her facial features have grown, she has gradually become more attractive.

Color comes.

She has hibiscus face, willow-leaf eyebrows, bright eyes and bright red lips, and white teeth. Even if she doesn't apply makeup, her beauty cannot be concealed.

With such an appearance, it would be difficult for the daughter not to attract the attention of the imperial concubine, even if she deliberately hides her clumsiness.
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