The autumn wind and autumn rain swept across the whole of Kyoto with a coolness. The autumn rain dropped on the window sill, and the all-pervasive cool breeze got into the room through the gaps in the doors and windows. The candlelight in the Lingxuan Hall was blown away, adding a touch of gloom.
He knew clearly that the second sister had come to the palace, but he had no face to greet her. The emperor had not stepped into the Lingxuan Palace for many days in a row. In the past, he would ask Eunuch Cao to send some weird things to please her, but now he does not
I was too lazy to explain to her.
I only heard the palace people talking privately during the day, saying that the emperor went to Baixiang Garden yesterday and rewarded Concubine Yun with many gold, silver and jewels, and that the maid in charge named Qingglai was promoted to a higher level.
Chu Xianxue was leaning on the bedside, staring quietly at the candlelight. The cool breeze blew on her body, more like blowing on her heart, making her feel even more sad for no reason.
There were several maids standing outside the dormitory. They were all looking around lazily, stroking their hair from time to time, and adjusting their clothes from time to time. They looked extremely reluctant to stay here.
Baitao walked quickly into the Lingxuan Hall without an umbrella. Just as he was about to take shelter from the rain under the eaves to catch his breath, he was scolded sharply.
"Who are you? Why are you here at Lingxuan Palace at this hour?" The guard was powerful and strong, with angry eyes. He looked like he was not easy to mess with.
This posture frightened Baitao, who stood in the rain and stared at him, not knowing what to answer.
Xia He, who was inside the house, heard the noise and walked out slowly. When he saw it was Baitao, he called happily: "Baitao, why are you here?" Seeing that she was still wet in the rain, Xia He hurriedly walked over with an umbrella, carrying
He led her into the palace and explained to the guard, "Guard Zhao, this is Baitao, the person in front of the Fourth Princess. The Fourth Princess is the sister of Concubine Xue."
When Guard Zhao heard what she said, he nodded expressionlessly, took a step back and let the person in.
Listening to Xia He's detailed explanation to a guard, Baitao gradually became suspicious, but did not show it. Before entering the door, she quietly glanced at Guard Zhao again, and saw that he stood upright, like a sculpture.
Unexpectedly, he turned around suddenly, and Baitao happened to catch his sight, and he was so frightened that he quickly turned around. Seeing this, Xia He smiled and said, "He looks a bit fierce. I wasn't used to it at first, but now I'm getting used to it."
I think it’s pretty good, at least it’s safe.”
It was scary. That cold face kept lingering in Baitao's mind, and he couldn't get rid of it.
"Who is he? He looks so unfamiliar? I remember it was another guard the last time I came here?" Baitao couldn't help but asked curiously, "When Concubine Xue entered the palace, she seemed to have brought many guards with her.
..."
"Those people were sent back by the Empress, saying they were not good at martial arts." Xia He shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Ever since Concubine Yun broke into Lingxuan Hall through the window in the middle of the night, the Empress has been thinking about this.
thing......"
"Isn't the Emperor always in the Baiyuan Garden? Why does Concubine Yun have to climb in through the window in the middle of the night?" Baitao asked while looking around at Lingxuan Hall. It seemed to be more deserted than the last time he came, and he said jokingly, "That can't be done.
Did you come here because you couldn't sleep in the middle of the night to see if Concubine Xue was okay?"
The third young lady used to love the excitement the most in the palace. She would never give up without making a fuss for a few days during every festival. But she didn’t expect that she would be living in such a quiet palace now. If there was no Princess Yunduo, she would rely on her own
With her appearance and the support of the eldest lady, she should be able to walk sideways in this harem.
"Isn't that right? You guessed it all right!" Xia He led her to the inner room and said with a smile, "Concubine Yun often feels bored and climbs through the window to find our Concubine Xue in the middle of the night. I think Concubine Yun
This person is a child at heart, and he is too free-spirited in the palace. Concubine Xue is timid and is often woken up by her in the middle of the night. One time, she happened to be bumped into by the empress. She was afraid that something would happen to her, so she asked the emperor to change her the next day.
Got the guard at the door."
After listening to her talk for a long time, Baitao finally figured out the cause and effect. She asked in confusion: "Didn't Queen Xue Fei always have to be guarded before she sleeps?"
If she remembered correctly, Xia He and she had complained to her more than once when they were still in the Chu Mansion. The third lady was very timid and never dared to sleep by herself.
, if you wake up without seeing anyone, you will inevitably be punished.
"Concubine Xue doesn't like being guarded by anyone now, she just likes to be alone," Xia He smiled bitterly with envy, "It's better to be the fourth princess. Now she doesn't have to worry about anything, and the fourth prince is by her side every day.
"
Since what she said was true, Baitao nodded slightly to acknowledge it.
When Baitao followed her in, she saw Chu Xianxue leaning on the bed alone in a daze. The windows were all opened, but she did not move at all, letting the rain fall into the room and wet the floor.
Seeing this, Xia He quickly stepped forward and closed the window, muttering a few words unhappily: "Mother Xue Fei, you said you had a headache yesterday, why are you still blowing the cool breeze? What if your body is cold again?
good!"
She looked empty and did not respond to Xia He, as if the emperor was not coming and she really had nothing to do and could only kill time like this.
"I've met Concubine Xue," Baitao bowed slightly and lowered his eyes, waiting for her to speak.
Chu Xianxue slowly turned her head and seemed to react after a while. She smiled slightly and said, "It's Baitao. Has the second sister gone back? I originally wanted to meet her, but it's raining and I'm afraid I'll get wet."
Shoes, I simply won’t take them out.”
"The princess has gone back. It's getting dark and the palace door will be locked soon. The servants are also leaving after delivering the things." Baitao said politely after handing the things in his hands to Xia He, "The princess brought them from Dongling."
I’ll give you some specialties and ask your servant to say hello to Concubine Xue.”
Chu Xianxue just waved her hand and asked Xia He to put the things aside. She didn't get up to look at it, nor did she show the slightest expression of joy. She asked lazily: "Thank you, second sister, for still thinking about me. Second sister still cares about me now."
Okay?"
"Everything is fine, Princess..." Baitao looked at Chu Xianxue, and the more she looked at it, the weirder she felt. The third lady is the apple of the eye of the master, she is always bright and beautiful, even if she is crying and making a fuss,
Angry, when have you ever been as lonely and helpless as you are now?
"Then slave... slave, I will not disturb Concubine Xue's rest." Baitao said softly.
Chu Xianxue nodded, still looking in the direction of the window. Xia He had obviously closed it, but she still stared at it. Baitao pursed her lips and retreated with Xia He.
Walking a little further, Baitao frowned and asked: "Why is your Concubine Xue like this now? What happened in the palace? She was fine last time I saw her, and it hasn't been long...
..."
Xia He sighed first, and then said helplessly: "It was better when I first entered the palace, but things have changed since Concubine Yun was favored. She always likes to sigh long and short when no one is around. You saw it too, or else it's like that just now
He was so dazed that he was willing to smile when he saw the emperor."
Seeing that all the palace maids he met along the way were lazy, and when he saw Xia He, they all had a wistful expression, Baitao shook his head secretly. These servants all act based on their master's status.
They dared to show off like this in private. Firstly, the emperor did not like to come to Lingxuan Palace and thought that his Concubine Xue was not favored. Secondly, Concubine Xue had no intention of managing these people and became more and more unscrupulous.
"Xue Fei is so depressed, you should take more care of her," Baitao said softly, standing at the door. "You don't have to see me off. Tingfeng is waiting for me in front." After saying that, he covered his head with his sleeves and ran out.
He had long heard from the Empress that Baitao and Tingfeng had gotten married in Dongling, and that the second lady personally presided over the arrangements. Xia He saw the two of them walking side by side on the path towards the palace gate, and felt envious in his heart.
To sum it up, she and Baitao entered the palace one after another and were of the same age. If she could still have a normal family in the Chu Mansion, now that she has entered the palace with the third lady, she doesn't know if she will be as lucky as Baitao.
Finally married a good man.
However, after being in the palace for so long, not to mention the maids in the palace, even the concubines in the palace may not necessarily have a good ending. Yesterday, they were favored and favored, and today they may be relegated to the cold palace. It is an extravagant hope to think about it.
Xia He shook his head and turned around again and entered the hall.