As the saying goes, a woman can flatter her even though she wears one, and women are so happy to praise their beauty that they don't care how much truth or falsehood there is in this statement.
Zhao Shurong covered her mouth and smiled coyly, "Sister, you are really good at talking, and the imperial concubine has a sharp eye for pearls. The empress always praises your intelligence, and today's remarks are indeed true."
"What's wrong?" Wang Baoluo walked into the palace with the support of the palace servants. He was dressed in a dazzling eight-treasure golden palace dress. The jewelry he wore were all made of red gold, and the gems inlaid on them were large and bright.
The sachet at the waist is filled with precious styrax, which exudes bursts of refreshing sweetness as you step forward, making you feel drunk every step of the way.
The concubines hurriedly came forward to say hello, but Wang Baoluo didn't even look at it. He snorted and said, "Sister Shurong can't find anything to say after being flattered? Look at what you are wearing today. If you don't know, you would think that someone in the family has died."
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Zhao Shurong's expression suddenly changed, she glared at Wang Baoluo angrily and her hands trembled with anger. She wanted to have an attack but didn't dare due to her identity.
None of the concubines dared to step forward to persuade them to make peace, and they all retreated to one side and watched coldly.
Xiqian felt unhappy when she saw Wang Baoluo's proud look. Anyway, she and Wang Baoluo had already broken up, so there was no need for her to have any scruples anymore. She stepped forward and said, "Today is a big day in the palace. Your Majesty.
It is taboo to say unlucky words."
Wang Baoluo glared and said angrily, "I am talking to Zhao Shurong, why are you interrupting?"
"Today's family dinner is held by the Emperor, who has already made a decree, saying that the sisters in the palace are all members of the same family, so they don't need to be as formal as usual. I forgot about my appearance when I was happy for a moment, and really spoke to you as if I were my own sister. Please forgive me.
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Xi Qian quoted Yu Wen Haoxuan's words. If Wang Baoluo reprimanded her out loud, it would be disrespectful to Yu Wen Haoxuan. No matter how dissatisfied Wang Baolu was with her, he could only swallow it in his stomach.
"I haven't seen you for a few days. Jieyu's skill in talking has become better again."
Xi Qian burst into a bright smile and said, "Thank you for the compliment, concubine. I would like to thank you for your guidance for this little effort."
The corner of Wang Baoluo's mouth twitched twice, and he suppressed his anger, "Today is a happy day. I don't care about you. Don't think that you can ride on my head after being favored for a few days. You are still not good enough."
It’s far away.”
"What's going on? What are you doing gathering at the door?" The imperial concubine's guard of honor walked slowly, and the concubines all bowed respectfully. After the ceremony, Zhao Shurong immediately stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, you are here, I have been waiting for you at the door!"
The imperial concubine smiled and said, "As long as you are willing, why bother waiting at the door in this cold weather? Wouldn't it make me feel bad if I caught the cold?"
"I still feel sorry for my concubine. Isn't the material of your clothes made of fine brocade of wild geese that were newly paid as tribute? I heard that only a few of them were imported this year. What I wear on you is both gorgeous and beautiful, yet noble and dignified, unlike some people who only know
Wearing gold and silver, it's extremely tacky." Zhao Shurong looked at the noble concubine's gorgeous brocade with envy, and glanced at Wang Baoluo from the corner of her eye.
"Yes, the emperor said that he admired the fine and elegant colors of this brocade. If you like it, I will pick one with a brighter color and have it sent to you."
Zhao Shurong immediately thanked him and gave Wang Baoluo a proud look.
Wang Baoluo gritted his teeth secretly on the side, his eyes looked as if he wanted to eat someone, but he did not dare to attack.
The two people's expressions were obviously competing with each other, but the imperial concubine seemed not to have seen anything, and continued, "But the best thing among the tributes this time is the satin-bottomed embroidered white butterfly skirt.
', I heard that the emperor rewarded Xi Jieyu, can my sister wear it today?"
Everyone's eyes suddenly focused on Xi Dian. Xi Dian was not prepared at all. She was stunned for a moment and then replied, "The emperor did reward my concubine with a dress, but I didn't know that."
If you know how precious you would never dare to accept it, only your empress is worthy of owning such a precious thing."
"What are you talking about, sister?" the imperial concubine hurriedly helped Xidian up and said, "Everyone in the palace knows that the emperor loves his sister, and it is natural to reward him with some good things. As long as the emperor is happy, even the most precious things will be rewarded.
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Xi Qian lowered her head and stopped talking. She felt that the gazes of the concubines were piercing her heart like thousands of arrows.
"I just embroidered some flowers, butterflies, etc., but they didn't look very pretty." Wang Baoluo curled his lips, with a tone of disdain and disgust.
Zhao Shurong sneered and said, "The emperor's rewards vary from person to person. You only know how to recognize gold, silver and gems, so the emperor only rewards you with those things. But Xi Jieyu is talented and talented, so naturally the things the emperor rewards are not for everyone."
Everyone can understand it.”
"What do you mean by that?" Wang Baoluo said angrily, pointing at her nose.
Zhao Shurong blinked innocently, "What does it mean to be a concubine? It's just a matter of fact."
Seeing that Wang Baoluo was about to have an attack, the imperial concubine said displeased, "Why are you so noisy? This is the New Year's Eve banquet, so don't dampen the emperor's interest. If the emperor is unhappy, let alone a reward, a meal is more like a meal."
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The imperial concubine was usually kind and kind, but her stern face was equally scary. Even Wang Baoluo lowered his head and kept silent. The hall was silent for a while, and the supposedly festive New Year's Eve actually had a tense atmosphere.
The imperial concubine also felt that she was being too harsh. She was just about to open her mouth to relax the atmosphere, but she heard a string of laughter like silver bells outside the palace door, followed by another burst of hearty laughter.
Everyone recognized that laugh and heard it was Yu Wen Haoxuan. Everyone straightened their clothes and touched their headdresses, hoping to perform perfectly in front of Yu Wen Haoxuan.
Yuwen Haoxuan took Concubine Xian's hand and stepped into the palace door. Concubine Xian's face turned red with embarrassment. Xi Qian felt as if something was blocked in her heart and she could not breathe.
All the concubines knelt down to perform the ceremony of worship. Xi Qian was a little distracted. It wasn't until Xuechun pulled her sleeves that she realized that she was the only one standing unexpectedly among the kneeling people, and she quickly kowtowed with everyone.
When Yu Wen Haoxuan saw Xi Xian's kneeling figure, a trace of complicated emotions flashed through his eyes, and he held Concubine Xian's hand a little stiffly.
Seeing his stunned expression, Concubine Xian quickly reminded him, "Your Majesty, the sisters are still kneeling!"
Yuwen Haoxuan came back to his senses, looked at Concubine Xian, smiled and said, "Everyone, get up. Today is a family banquet and there are not so many rules."
Xiqian stood up along with everyone, lowered her head and let Xuechun lead her to the seat. When she heard Yuwen Haoxuan and Xian Fei talking and laughing, she didn't dare to look up. She was afraid of seeing Yuwen Haoxuan's affectionate expression.
What he was looking at was not himself.
I don't know when the banquet started. The sound of silk and bamboo drowned out all the sounds, but the happy smiles of Yuwen Haoxuan and Concubine Xian kept echoing in Xiqian's ears.