Rebirth: The imperial concubine is no longer jealous, and the emperor panics

In the 20th year of Xihe, June 20th, the Queen Mother's Qianqiu Festival.

From Xihua Gate to Jinshui Bridge outside Xuanwu Gate, more than ten miles are decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. The civil and military ministers gathered in the palace city, lined up in groups, and looked at the palace to salute.

After the tedious celebration ceremony, the palace banquet was divided into two groups.

The Queen, the concubines, Mrs. Gaoming, and the female family members of the noble family were chatting with the Queen Mother in the Hanyuan Hall.

The Marquis of Yong'an said, "The Queen Mother, your Majesty has put a lot of effort into your holy birthday this time."

The wife of the Minister of War was quick to answer.

"Yes, a month ago, all the eminent monks from all over the world gathered in Beijing, each built a monastery, chanted sutras and celebrated birthdays. Now, inside and outside the palace, incense is flourishing and Sanskrit music is lingering."

Today is a rare opportunity, and everyone is changing their tricks, praising the prosperous age, the Queen Mother's blessing, and the Emperor's filial piety.

"Isn't that right? When I entered the palace just now, I saw the lieutenant on the Chengtian Gate throwing copper coins to the people passing by."

"The coins will be poured out for three days from morning to night."

The old lady of General Weiyuan's family was not willing to lag behind others, with her old face smiling like a spring flower.

"I heard that the one hundred thousand copper coins donated are extraordinary. Not only are they printed with the words of blessing, but they were also minted by His Majesty using his private treasury."

"Your Majesty is so generous with his expenses, and the people all praise him, saying that your Majesty is a benevolent, filial and eternal sage!"

The ladies all said something to each other, and kept talking.

The Queen Mother smiled and took in all the flattery one by one, and her phoenix eyes slowly swept across the audience.

The ladies who have not left the palace today are all dressed up like flowers, with red and green designs, and thin and elegant skirts.

"Order someone to invite the emperor." The Queen Mother smiled knowingly and ordered Nanny Qin.

At this time, the emperor and the civil and military ministers were having a banquet under the pergola of the imperial garden.

When they heard that the emperor would be invited to come, the ladies all became more cautious.

Although people were still sitting in the banquet, everyone's eyes were looking at the palace door expectantly.

Shen Yao sat silently, with a peaceful smile on her face, twirling the Ru kiln's bamboo teacup with her slender white fingertips.

Next to her, Mrs. Yong'an Hou and Mrs. Hu Bu Shangshu lowered their heads and gathered together, and the sound of conversation reached her ears.

"The queen is indeed dignified and solemn, and the concubines are indeed as beautiful as each other."

"It's a pity that there are so many concubines in the harem, but none of them can live up to their expectations."

"The Queen Mother, if you leave the girls who have not left the palace here and invite Your Majesty to come over, then of course..."

Shen Yao knew that the beauties in the harem were just embellishments of the empire's prosperous times. Once the flowering period is over, you have to choose a flower that blooms beautifully to enter the palace.

In her previous life, she always wanted to keep the past, and she didn't hesitate to fight and make trouble. But now, she only feels that it is not interesting at all.

Instead of being here, listening to the chirping of these long-tongued women, she might as well go to the Imperial Garden with Chun Nong to enjoy the flowers.

On this day in her previous life, she also went to the Royal Garden.

Shen Yao, who had just been scolded by the Queen Mother because of the birthday gift, was so angry that she didn't cherish the flowers at all. She picked all the two bushes of Yao Huang and Wei Zi.

Peony is the queen's flower, and Shen Yao's attack on peony is to vent her dissatisfaction with her inability to be his wife.

Shen Yao was trying to find a reason to run away, but seeing that the Queen Mother was in a lively conversation, she restrained herself and sat obediently.

While she was bored listening to the various whispers of the ladies, Lu Lingchuan had arrived at Hanyuan Hall.

A group of people quickly stood up and saluted the emperor.

The Queen Mother looked at Lu Lingchuan with a smile.

"Your Majesty, today is a happy day. There are three palace flowers here in the Ai family. If you look at the women you like at the banquet, give them to them."

Aunt Qin opened the long box in her hand.

Inside were three beautifully crafted palace flowers inlaid with rubies.

The queen mother picked up the palace flower and handed it to the emperor.

Lu Lingchuan looked at the heavy silk flower in his hand and pondered for a moment, but did not move for a long time.

Bai Wanzhu was sitting under the empress, looking at the emperor with a bewildered look. Her eyes fluttered up at the end of her eyes, shy and affectionate.

She just returned to the palace yesterday, and today she put on peach blossom makeup, wore a pink chest-length skirt, and had the same color flower between her eyebrows. She thought she was a bit pretty.

The noble ladies also looked at the emperor with eager anticipation. Everyone hopes to be favored by the emperor.

"The girls in the palace today are all very beautiful. The queen mother has a problem for her son."

Lu Lingchuan smiled and looked at all the young girls in the hall seriously.

The emperor was handsome and elegant, and his eyes were burning at this moment. The concubines and ladies all lowered their heads shyly.

Shen Yao put down the bamboo cup in his hand and stood up to receive a blessing from Lu Lingchuan.

She said sincerely, "Your Majesty, today is a good day for the Queen Mother. There are so many girls like flowers, it is really heartwarming to see them."

"I will not participate in His Majesty's flower presentation today, and I am willing to give this opportunity to my new sisters."

Shen Yao's words hit the Queen Mother's thoughts accurately.

When the Queen Mother looked at her, the corners of her lips were raised, and her eyes showed approval.

He also praised her, "The virtuous concubine is a blessing to the emperor and the harem!"

Queen Wang Yunling also stood up quickly and said, "Queen Mother, Your Majesty, how can it be that Sister Shen is the only one to give in, and I am willing to withdraw."

Lu Lingchuan held the flowers and walked to Shen Yao, and a clear voice sounded in her ears,

"Since your concubine is the first person to give way today, she should be rewarded!"

"do not move!"

A big hand firmly held her waist, preventing Shen Yao from retreating.

Lu Lingchuan raised his hand and slowly inserted the red palace flower into the slender bun.

There were only two flowers left in the emperor's hand.

At this time, the noble ladies no longer cared about being reserved, and all focused their gazes on him.

Lu Lingchuan smiled and took a few steps quickly.

He handed the two yellow and purple flowers in his hands to Li Jier, the daughter of the Hou family of Yong'an, and Shen Wei, the legitimate daughter of the imperial censor.

After the three flowers were given, Shen Yao had no choice but to lead the two girls to thank the emperor.

Now, Mrs. Yongan Hou was very proud.

She couldn't even live up to her expectations of having two sons and studying. Only this daughter, who had just grown hair in spring, was born with a book and a gift, and was as beautiful as a flower. This time, the emperor gave her flowers, and her inclusion in the harem was just around the corner.

The old lady beside her couldn't help but congratulate her.

Lu Lingchuan gave Shen Yao a weak hand, and then raised his voice,

"I have something happy to announce today on the occasion of my mother's happy day!"

"Jinwu General Xia Huaibei guarded the palace and worked conscientiously. He is still single. He is specially given to marry Shen Wei, the daughter of the imperial censor."

"Xue Yue, the Protector of the Country, has made great contributions to the imperial government and the country. He is specially given to marry Miss Li Jier of the Marquis of Yong'an!"

After Lu Lingchuan finished speaking, he couldn't help but twitch his eyes and smiled proudly.

This Shen Wei is Shen Yao's cousin, with a face that is fifty-six times similar to Shen Yao's. Lu Lingchuan felt very disgusted when he thought that Shen Wei would be happy with Xue Yue when she married him.

So after knowing that Master Shen had brought marriage to Shen and Xue's family, he decided to marry Shen Wei to Xia Huaibei.

And everyone in the house was shocked by the emperor's words.

The ladies all withdrew their envious or jealous looks towards Li Jill and Shen Wei.

Most of the noble ladies and concubines looked at Shen Yao with complicated eyes. Not only did they take a closer look at her hair accessories and clothes, some of them secretly imitated her smiles on the spot.

Shen Wei held Gong Hua in her hand, her knuckles becoming bloodshot.

She took a step forward, knelt in front of Lu Lingchuan, and lightly opened her red lips.

"I have something to report to Your Majesty!"

Lu Lingchuan felt guilty and excused himself, "The Queen teaches the ladies of the Sixth Palace and the world to tell the Queen if you have anything to do."

After he had done all the damage, he planned to leave.

How did Shen Wei know the emperor's evil intentions and her own innocence?

Helpless, with tears in her eyes, she took two steps on her knees and stopped in front of the emperor.

He said sincerely, "Since ancient times, when a man marries a woman, it has always been a matter of your own free will. My daughter is unwilling to marry General Xia. Please take back your majesty's offer of marriage."

Lu Lingchuan's face instantly darkened. Don't you want to get married? How could I tolerate this little woman?

"Do you know that Jun Wuxiyan? What I said was to praise you!"

Although Lu Lingchuan did not get angry due to the Queen Mother's birthday today, his cold voice still sent chills down people's spine in this scorching June day.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Seeing that the emperor was angry, the censor's wife apologized and hurried to pull her daughter away.

Shen Yao walked to the Queen Mother in a few steps and whispered, "Mother Queen Mother, did your Majesty order the wrong mandarin duck?"

The Queen Mother thought for a moment and couldn't guess what medicine the emperor was selling in his gourd.

So he said, "Then send someone to invite General Xia and Mr. Xue Xiaohou and ask them what they mean."