"When the spring order is issued, the warm wind will come, the people will be relieved of their laziness, and the teachers will not be able to live." [Book of Rites, Monthly Order]
The weather is hot in July, and the palace has begun to use various methods to avoid the heat. Whether it is sprinkling water on the courtyard every hour or placing ice cubes everywhere in the house, the scorching heat can only be slightly relieved. A little bit. Pixiang Hall was originally a palace to relieve the heat. However, Song nobles became more and more intolerant to heat after becoming pregnant. Countless iced fruits and ice cubes were sent to Pixiang Hall like running water. Even so, The noble lady of the Song Dynasty would sometimes go to the Qingliang Palace to escape the summer heat, or persuade the emperor to take her for a walk in Cangchi. The grandeur was almost inferior to that of the queen. After her belly got bigger and bigger, it would be inconvenient for the Song Dynasty. Okay, I can only stay quietly in the Xiang Hall.
Chang Yu and his entourage stood in the cold court of the Fragrance Palace, looking at the palace people carrying ice cubes and ignoring them. She felt increasingly depressed. She shouted: "Where is Guo Cainv? Where is Guo Cainv? ?”
"Hey!" When everyone saw Chang Yu's ugly face, they hurriedly retreated. Only Guo Cainv responded generously and walked over from the corner verandah. At this time, she had already changed her appearance. , the clothes she wears are all top-grade ones rewarded by the Song Dynasty, some of which are even better than those worn by Chang Yu. Guo Cainu has benefited from the glory of the Song Dynasty, and she is proud of the spring breeze. Even Chang Yu, who is beside the queen, now has something similar to hers. The confidence to stand up to each other: "I have seen Chang Yu. The noble man is resting, but I don't know what orders Chang Yu has when he comes to Pixiang Hall?"
"Your Majesty is resting, so I won't disturb you." Chang Yu looked at Guo Cainu expressionlessly and said to himself: "Your Highness heard that your Majesty has a good lamp here, called 'Changman'. It has special workmanship and the lamp is as bright as daylight. After His Highness heard about it, he wanted to know something, so he sent me to ask the nobleman to borrow it for a few days. Since the nobleman is resting, why don't you ask Cai Nu to take me into the palace to get it?"
Her words were very arrogant. Rather than discussing a loan, it was better to say that she directly conveyed the queen's order. As usual, Guo Cainu would settle the matter and give her a light. Who in the entire Weiyang Palace didn't know that the queen liked it? Collecting all kinds of copper lamps, there is no need to offend the queen for this matter. It's just... things are different now. The queen's belly has not moved yet, and Song Du is still one month away from giving birth. When the prince is born, En Chong There must be another level up. Sooner or later, there will be a distinction between the empress and the Song capital, and the emperor's favor for the Song capital has always been consistent. In Guo Cainu's eyes, is there any suspense about this? Today, we might as well make our attitude clear and let Zhen Guiren , Wu Gong people and others saw the situation clearly.
Guo Cainu thought in her heart and said: "This is not possible. Not to mention that the Changman lantern is the nobleman's favorite thing. Even ordinary objects cannot be lent out without authorization. I think we still have to ask the nobleman for instructions before giving it to him. Changyu has answered."
"Then you can go and ask for instructions." Chang Yu said in a cold tone, and she walked to the verandah on her own: "I'm just walking here. I heard that Pixiang Hall has changed its appearance recently, and His Highness has also I'll come over and take a look and see if there's anything I need to buy for you."
Guo Cainu was not willing to let Chang Yu walk around the hall alone. She immediately stretched out her hand to stop her, and while calling someone to accompany her, she said: "This is a no-brainer. Every application is directly allocated by the Zhongzang Prefecture. Besides, Well, there is nothing good to see or go to in this palace... If Chang Yu really wants to see it, ask someone to follow him, so as not to be neglected."
Chang Yu originally found an excuse to come here to inquire. At this time, with a cold face, under Guo Cainu's force, he had to follow a palace maid walking around on the verandah. Before moving away, Chang Yu quietly said
Glancing back, she saw that a small figure had fallen behind the team that followed her.
Guo Cainu had already hurried back to the palace at this time. Song Du had just woken up from a nap and was leaning on the couch with a lazy look. After listening to what Guo Cainu relayed, she sipped the sour plum soup and finally said: "I am now
I'm too lazy to see anyone. That lamp was specially given to me by my father. It's very novel and I haven't seen enough of it. I heard that the craftsmen who made it are no longer around. What if it breaks when I borrow it?"
This sentence was exactly what she wanted, and Guo Cainv immediately said: "What you are saying is that if we borrow it at this time, wouldn't we be showing weakness to the queen? Not to mention that when there is a prince in the future, it is not certain who will be the leader in the palace. Why bother?
Be obedient to Jiao Fang Palace in everything."
"What is the prince?" Song Du said embarrassedly, subconsciously stroking his round belly: "Even the imperial doctor dare not guarantee this."
"My servant specifically inquired about it. People who are happy often give birth to boys." Guo Cainv didn't show up and said with a smile.
Song was embarrassed to continue talking. She had been dreaming a lot these days. She often broke out in a cold sweat after waking up from the dream. She often had heart palpitations and felt like she was on a swing. Her childhood days of chasing butterflies and picking flowers seemed like yesterday. In the blink of an eye, she was gone.
I'm going to be a mother soon.
"Go out quickly. I'm still a little sleepy and want to sleep for a while." Song Du yawned and wanted to lie down again.
Guo Cainv did not dare to go against her will and waited for Song Du to lie down again. Then she walked out calmly. She happened to see a strange palace maid talking to the palace maid who was responsible for cleaning the palace with great interest. The two of them
They were laughing and joking, like a pair of long-lost sisters.
"What are you talking about?" Guo Cainv frowned and walked over unhappily, looking at the unfamiliar palace maid with unkind eyes.
I saw that the other party was still young, but she was smart and charming. She was not afraid of Guo Cainu. She smiled like a silver bell and said: "I am from Jiaofang Palace. I have met her a few times before. I just chatted with her just now.
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Guo Cainu didn't believe it. She looked at the two people in front of her with vigilance. The palace maid on one side was so frightened that she couldn't speak. But the little palace maid who claimed to be from Jiaofang Palace stood without fear.
In front of him, he looked at her with a smile. After looking at her for a long time, Guo Cainv gradually remembered that this little palace maid looked familiar, and she said hesitantly: "You are..."
"Guo Zhao." Chang Yu walked over from behind unhurriedly, grabbed the little palace maid's arm, and pulled her behind him sternly but protectively: "It's better not to run around when you're in other people's places."
"Jinnuo." Guo Zhao put away his unrestrained smile and admitted his mistake obediently.
Guo Cainv turned her attention to Chang Yu, and before she could speak, Chang Yu said quickly: "Your Excellency, are you willing to lend me the lamp?"
The answer was naturally no. When Guo Cainu randomly found an excuse to excuse herself, Chang Yu's face, which had already predicted the outcome, immediately changed a bit. Fortunately, she did not continue to be stubborn, but said very stiffly:
"In that case, I will go back and resume my life."
Seeing that Chang Yu didn't get angry immediately, Guo Cainu suddenly felt a little panicked and wanted to question the palace maid in front of her, so she sent her away indiscriminately.
Chang Yu pulled Guo Zhao and walked a long way along the palace road before letting go: "Have you heard about it?"
"There is only a locked box in the hall, and no one is ever allowed to clean it." Guo Zhao smiled slyly, appearing extraordinarily well-behaved: "Only Guo Cainü has the key, and the last time she opened it happened to be at the end of last year."
"Okay." Chang Yu praised Guo Zhao with rare kindness: "When the matter is finished, His Highness will definitely give you a reward."