The rebirth of a concubine: Gong Du will become the Queen Mother

Subconsciously, Lu Zhaolin did not explore where the displeasure came from, and turned his attention back to Chu Guiren.

At this time, Chu Guiren's dance had come to an end. After the dance, she lightly jumped off the drum.

Lu Zhaolin just gave a few compliments casually.

Chu Gui felt a little disappointed, but did not dare to show it.

The Queen was also a little puzzled. Didn't His Majesty take it very seriously just now? Why is his reaction so mediocre now?

Among the low-ranking concubines at the back, except for Bai Baolin who gave her a piece of needlework made by herself, the others were either writing or playing the piano. None of them were very bad, but they were not very impressive either.

Until Dong Cainv entered the scene.

Dong Cainv wore a pale white palace dress with engraved water patterns and cloud brocade, and had a fringed bun on her head. She didn't wear too much jewelry, and only had a hairband of the same color wrapped around the root of her hair, hanging down from the back of her head.

Jiang Shiying looked at her and felt that she looked familiar.

Then I heard Ning Bin whispering in my ears: "Is Dong Cainu going to learn from Yu Zhaoyi?"

Jiang Shiying secretly took a look at Yu Zhaoyi, and then took a closer look at Dong Cainu. Their appearance was only 12% similar, but their temperament was 70% or 80% similar.

Recalling what Yu Chengyi said, Yu Zhaoyi was once very favored. Even if His Majesty has become cold towards her now, things like going to the palace to escape the summer heat will not be left behind for her.

It was very clear what Dong Cainu wanted to do today.

Lu Zhaolin, who was sitting high up, narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the people in the palace.

The program Dong Cainv prepared was the guqin. The guqin was already placed. She bowed and slowly took her seat. Ruyu's fingers caressed the strings, and the gentle and lingering sound of the piano flowed from her fingertips.

Her skills are not outstanding. What is rare is that she enters the country with emotion and overestimates Qingyuan. At the end of the song, Lu Zhaolin remained silent.

Then the queen said: "The last time I heard this song "Linjiang Immortal" was four years ago. Just now I was in a trance, and I thought the person playing the piano was Yu Zhaoyi."

There seemed to be nostalgia on Yu Zhaoyi's face, and she also seemed to be sighing: "I haven't played the piano for a long time, and my technique has long been rusty. If I play again, I'm afraid the music will not be in tune or the tune will be out of tune."

These words are about Qin, but not just Qin.

Dong Cainu bowed and said, "I have little skill and I dare not compare with Empress Yu Zhaoyi."

While speaking self-effacing words, her tone was unhurried and her voice was like the clear stream in the mountains. When he bowed his head, he was not cowardly, but rather generous.

Lu Zhaolin nodded slightly and said, "You play well."

After Dong Cainv bowed again, she returned to her seat and sat down.

At this point, the concubines' gifts and performances ended, and the banquet officially began.

The palace people served the dishes prepared in advance one after another, and the musicians and dancers from Yuefu came on stage one after another.

Not long after, the Queen Mother of the Holy Mother said: "The Ai family is a little sleepy, so go back and rest first.

Lu Zhaolin stood up and said, "My son, please return to the palace."

The Queen Mother said: "It doesn't have to be like this. It's a good day for your birthday, so have fun."

Lu Zhaolin said: "On a day like an official birthday, it is even more important to honor your mother."

The Queen Mother no longer refused.

The two people with the highest status were leaving, and the rest naturally left one after another.

The Queen, together with Lu Zhaolin, sent the Queen Mother the Holy Mother back to Shoukang Palace.

After coming out of Shoukang Palace, the two walked together for a while. When they arrived in front of Chongde Gate, they heard Lu Zhaolin say: "The queen should also go back to the palace to rest early."

The Queen was a little disappointed, but she could only salute and say: "Then I will retire, Your Majesty, please don't rest too late."

He also told Yao Xingde: "Remember to remind your majesty to drink a bowl of sobering soup before going to bed."

Yao Xingde said "Promise".

Lu Zhaolin nodded slightly to her, then led the people into Chongde Gate and into Ganquan Palace.

The queen stood there and looked at the backs of their group until they disappeared.

"Empress." Hua Fan looked at her worriedly.

The queen didn't say anything more, just said: "Let's go, it's time for us to return to Fengyi Palace."

Halfway there, she suddenly felt a chill on her face. She looked up and saw snowflakes falling one after another under the warm yellow light.

"It's snowing again," the queen murmured.

At night, it was the end of Haishi, but the queen was not sleepy at all. Hua Fan has tried to persuade her two or three times, but he can't persuade her anymore, and he doesn't dare to persuade her any more.

It wasn't until Huaping entered the palace that he reported: "His Majesty did not immediately go to Ganquan Palace, nor did he call anyone over. It is already this hour, so he must have rested in Ganquan Palace."

I turned to the fan to see the queen's face, and sure enough I saw a hint of relaxation.

"Please wait for me to rest."

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After the Wanshou Palace Banquet, the snow never stopped.

It was just light snow at first, but then it started to snow heavier and heavier, and it continued to snow for half a month.

One or two snows are a sign of good harvest, but if they fall too much, it will become a snow disaster.

The Jin Dynasty was not bad, its treasury was still abundant, and it had enough energy to help the people. Just be afraid, there will be a war at the northern border due to this snowstorm.

Because of this matter, Lu Zhaolin has never entered the harem these days.

Those who were somewhat in the limelight at the palace banquet originally thought they could take this opportunity to make a comeback, but unexpectedly they didn't catch the opportunity.

On this day, in the front hall of Ganquan Palace, Lu Zhaolin was sitting in front of the imperial desk, looking at the things spread on the table.

On the left is an excerpt describing the snow disaster situation in some northern cities, including the capital.

On the right, there are topographic maps of several cities on the northern border. Among them, the word "Shuozhou" was highlighted with a red pen.

Yao Xingde entered the palace quietly and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I would like to see you, your noble concubine."

"Oh?"

Lu Zhaolin suddenly remembered that he had not entered the harem for several days and had never seen Ah Ying.

But at this time, his mind was occupied with the snow disaster and the border issues, and he really couldn't care about the love between his children. Just as he was about to ask Yao Xingde to persuade Ah Ying to go back, he heard Yao Xingde say: "The noble concubine brought dozens of boxes to Ganquan Palace."

Hearing this, Lu Zhaolin frowned, dozens of boxes, what are they doing?

Without letting Xuan Jiang Shiying enter the palace, he got up and walked out of the palace.

Yao Xingde quickly took the big cloak hanging aside and put it on him.

After leaving the palace gate, he saw Jiang Shiying with her back turned to him and looking up at the snow.

There were dozens of boxes placed in the open space in front of the hall.

"Why don't you wait in the tea room?" Lu Zhaolin asked.

Hearing his voice, Jiang Shiying turned around and said, "I just want to see His Majesty at the first sight."

After saying that, he turned around and saluted him with a smile: "I have met your majesty."

Lu Zhaolin helped her up, pointed to the box in front of the hall, and asked, "What is this?"

Jiang Shiying said: "It's the gold, silver and jewelry from Ah Ying's dowry, as well as the land deed to the farm shop."

Then, he took a booklet from Qiu Yu's hand and handed it to Yao Xingde.

Lu Zhaolin asked: "Why are they all brought to Ganquan Palace?"

Jiang Shiying said: "I heard that many people were affected by the snowstorm in Beijing. I live in the harem and can't do much. I only have some money left, so I want to do my best."

As she spoke, she stroked Lu Zhaolin's brow and said, "I also wanted to reduce some worries for His Majesty. Your Majesty hasn't slept much these days, has he? There are marks between his eyebrows, and his eyes are all blue."

Lu Zhaolin hugged her, buried his head in her neck, and took a deep breath.

The two of them hugged each other quietly in the corridor for a long time.

Then, I heard him say: "You have donated all your money and belongings. What do you use for yourself?"

Jiang Shiying said with a smile: "A-Ying is a noble concubine no matter what. There are many examples. Your Majesty also loves A-ying and gives her many good things."

Having said this, she leaned close to his ear and whispered: "Ah Ying carefully kept the good things His Majesty gave to Ah Ying, and did not put them in boxes and carry them over."

Hot and moist breath spurted out from her mouth and onto Lu Zhaolin's ears. The breath passed through his skin, passed through his ear canals, and directly warmed his heart.