Iron Dynasty

Niangniang, the servant brought Li San here.

Outside the Bishui Pavilion, Liuli asked Li San to wait outside, and went straight into the hall to report.

In the bedroom, in front of the screen depicting light ink landscape paintings, a woman in a luxurious violet palace dress was half-reclining on the couch, reading a Buddhist scripture.

Hearing this, she got up and said, Let him come in. Ming'er is mysterious in his letter this time, but I would like to see what perfume he is talking about?

Having said that, Concubine Zhen got up and, under the service of the two palace maids, left the bedroom to the main hall, and sat down on a mahogany chair.

At this time, Liuli called Li San to come in.

The little slave of the Qi Palace has seen Concubine Zhen. Li San didn't dare to look at Concubine Zhen, and hurriedly bowed and said.

Seeing that Li Sanyi was dressed in coarse cloth and was very ragged, Concubine Zhen frowned and said, Since you are from Ming'er, you don't have to be so restrained. This time Ming'er asked you to bring you some perfume, but there is such a thing. ?

Li San dared to look up at this time, and in front of the meeting sat a very graceful woman, with Danfeng eyes and willow leaf eyebrows, her face like powdered pink, and her lips like red dots.

It is rumored that Concubine Zhen's real name is Yun Xin'er, a native of Suzhou in the Great Yu Country. Her father Yun Shang is the magistrate of Qipin County, Taiping County, Suzhou City. Twenty years ago, the empress dowager of the dynasty was Xiao Wenxuan's concubine. Must be a female candidate.

It was at that time that Yun Xiner was favored by Xiao Wenxuan in the draft, and she won the title of Concubine Zhen within ten years. It was only in the backyard of the palace. Not as good as before.

When he came back to his senses, Li San said, Hui Niangniang, this little slave was dragged by His Royal Highness to send perfume and drunk Qingzhou to Niangniang.

What about things? Princess Zhen asked.

Liuli said: Niangniang, there are quite a few things sent by Your Highness this time. I asked a few of the little Guizi in the palace to move them over. It is estimated that they will arrive by now.

Just as he was talking, a silver bell-like laughter suddenly came from outside the door. A concubine in a red palace costume walked in, followed by a few people dressed as eunuchs, carrying Xiao Ming's perfume and wine.

Sister, King Qi is really filial. He brought so many things this morning. The concubine in the red palace attire smiled as she went straight into the main hall and sat down on a chair on the side, not at all. Appears to be alive.

Concubine Zhen chuckled. This person is Concubine De, the mother concubine of the fourth prince. She is familiar with her when she walks around in the palace. She said, It must be that Xiao Guizi is talking too much. I really don't remember eating.

No, next time I don't have to do it with my sister, I'll give him a few mouths first. Concubine De said with a smile, she knew that Concubine Zhen was annoyed by her making inquiries. In her capacity, how could Xiao Guizi not say anything. .

Concubine Zhen smiled and said, I got my elder sister's wishes, and this time my elder sister came by coincidence. Since my elder sister also knows that this is Ming'er's thing, why don't we take a look at what it is?

Life in the palace was light, and Concubine De was only curious to inquire. At this time, she couldn't help but be interested, but she still politely said: Sister, if it is inconvenient, I will go back.

In this letter, Xiao Ming made it very clear that it was to let the concubines know about this perfume, so Concubine Zhen was not annoyed with Concubine De this time. On the contrary, Concubine De was a famous person in the palace with a broken mouth. When she saw it, it could be passed from her mouth.

Sister is out now, it's okay, Liuli opened the box. Concubine Zhen said.

Liuli replied yes, but before Liuli could act, Li San went forward diligently and opened the wooden box, and said softly to Liuli, There are iron nails on this wooden box, so let me do it, so as not to hurt the girl.

Lily smiled and nodded.

Four wooden boxes were opened, three of which were perfumes in small porcelain bottles, and one was of wine.

At this time, Li San took out a small porcelain bottle and handed it to Liu Li, saying, This is the perfume made by His Highness himself.

Liuli took it and gave it to Concubine Zhen.

In the letter, Xiao Ming gave a basic description of the perfume, so Concubine Zhen was not ignorant. After taking the perfume, she pulled the cork off the bottle.

Then let Liuli find a feather and dab it on the body from the bottle.

Sister, what is this, why is it so fragrant and pleasant. Concubine De was watching Concubine Zhen's movements until Concubine Zhen put the perfume on her body, and a charming scent suddenly filled the whole room.

The fragrance is very comfortable, not like a mix of fragrant cakes at all.

Concubine Zhen didn't hold out hope for what Xiao Ming sent, thinking that it was Xiao Ming who came here again, but the smell of this perfume was in the nose, and he immediately understood that what Xiao Ming sent this time was extraordinary.

Seeing Concubine De staring blankly at the perfume in her hand, Concubine Zhen explained: Sister, this thing is called perfume. It is a special spice that Ming'er learned in Qingzhou. It is said to be more practical than incense cake.

Perfume? It's unheard of. Can my sister let me try it? said the concubine.

Concubines are also women, and the concubines in the palace are always the objects of folk imitation. In other words, these concubines are people who are at the forefront of fashion.

And in order to compete for favor, the concubines in the palace are full of tricks, and Concubine De is also a person who knows this, and naturally understands that a new thing is enough to make the emperor linger in his bedroom for a few days.

After taking the perfume, De Concubine nodded to herself in a similar fashion, and her whole body was immediately full of fragrance.

Yo, sister, this is really a good thing, it tastes really fragrant, and it's easy to use. Concubine De's eyes suddenly lit up, she glanced at the three boxes of perfume, and rolled her eyes, This time King Qi brought it here. There are quite a few perfumes, my sister is really lucky.

Concubine Zhen couldn't hear the meaning behind Concubine De's words, she said: These perfumes were originally sent by Ming'er to honor the sisters. My sister likes it, so just take a few bottles and use them back.

Concubine De was delighted and said, My sister is also good to me. After she finished speaking, she got up and went to get the perfume.

At this time, Li San said: Niangniang, Your Highness gave an order when the little slave left, saying that he forgot to mention in the letter that the three boxes of perfume have different flavors, which are divided into tulip, jasmine, and agarwood, and the fragrances have different flavors. Different, ladies and gentlemen can choose according to their own preferences.”

Oh? Concubine De was even more surprised when she heard this, and said, Quick, quick, bring the other two over here.

Li San bowed to answer, and then took out the other two perfumes and gave them to Concubine Zhen.

Concubine Zhen and Concubine De smelled it again. The two looked at each other and smiled. Concubine Zhen said, This jasmine scent is fresh and elegant, but it suits me. This tulip is warm and strong, but it suits my sister.

My sister's words are very true. I didn't expect King Qi to have such a skill. The first time my sister used this perfume, she felt that she was deeply in my heart. It's really a god. Concubine De happily held the perfume bottle.

In that case, this bottle will be given to my sister. Concubine Zhen said.

Concubine De glanced at the wooden boxes. There were at least thirty bottles of perfume in each wooden box. She salivated and said, When did my sister become so careful, this bottle is only the length of your fingers, so you can give my sister two more bottles. .

As she said that, Concubine De was pulling on Concubine Zhen's sleeve and begging.

Concubine Zhen smiled and said, Okay, since my sister said so, let's get two more bottles.

Concubine De was afraid that Concubine Zhen would regret it, so she happily took the perfume and thanked her repeatedly before leaving.

Seeing Concubine De walking away, Liuli snorted softly, and said, Niangniang, why bother to give her two bottles, Concubine De has always eaten more and took more, but this time she is bullying her kindness again.

Concubine Zhen glared at Liuli, It's okay to talk about it in front of me, don't talk about it outside, or you will be careful.

Niangniang, Sister Liuli also loves His Highness's perfume. This perfume is made by His Highness with high-grade spices. Li San said cautiously.

Speaking of Xiao Ming, Concubine Zhen couldn't help but feel a little sad, Hey, it's rare for him to bother so much, but I care about this matter. If it is so urgent to give it to the empress, it would be too deliberate, but it is not beautiful. Concubine De has always liked to compete for favor. I took the perfume this time, and I will definitely go back to swagger, when the time comes, the empress and other concubines will come to the door, and it will not be too late to mention it at this time.

It's still as thoughtful as Niangniang thought. Li San lowered his head and said.

At this time, Concubine Zhen looked at the wine jar of Perfume Pang again. Seeing that the Chengxintang paper was pasted on it, and there seemed to be writing on it, she said, Bring that wine jar.

Liuli stepped forward, picked up a wine jar, and said, Niangniang, there is a poem on it.

Qingzhou fine wine tulips, jade bowls filled with amber light. But the host can be drunk, not knowing that the other country is his hometown. Concubine Zhen said softly, nodded slightly, Good poem, I did not expect that there are also great writers in the barren land of Qingzhou.

Li Sanqiang held back his laughter and said respectfully, Niangniang, in fact, this poem was written by Your Highness.