When I opened my eyes, Zhen Huan knelt in front of me and had a miscarriage

Song Zhi smiled sweetly, "It's not a big deal, it's just the Queen's reward for living with you in Yikun Palace. If you like it, you can accept it."

Although Li Ying didn't understand, she would definitely accept it since it was a reward from Concubine Hua.

"As for my aunt, the reward from Concubine Hua is naturally good. I like it very much."

Li Ying smiled, said goodbye to Song Zhi, and returned to her room.

Inside the Yikun Palace——

Nian Shilan slowly raised her eyes, looked at Songzhi who came in, and raised her lips, "Did she accept it?"

"It's all well put away, don't worry, madam. But I noticed that Miss Li was wearing plain brocade, but today I saw that Lady Qi was wearing something much more gorgeous, with a head of gold, jade and pearls, which was really eye-catching."

Nian Shilan sneered and closed her eyes to rest again, "Are you trying to say that Li Ying's chances of winning favor are slim?"

Songzhi nodded, "The Queen is an understanding person. She saw through Songzhi's intentions at first sight."

"Oh, I'll watch it tonight. Wasn't it arranged by me before that Fangruo should be the teaching aunt?"

Nian Shilan said lightly.

"Of course, it's the Queen's order. Plus, Aunt Fangruo received a reward from the Queen in the past, so I'm sure she will teach me carefully this time."

After hearing this, Nian Shilan stopped talking.

Now that everything is ready, all she needs to do is give Li Ying a helping hand.

Then something occurred to him, "How many maids did she bring with her into the palace?"

"Just take one with you, his name is Zhishu." Songzhi replied.

Nian Shilan pursed her lips and said, "Then pick a smart person to send her there."

Then he circled the word "knowledge" between his lips and teeth, and after thinking for a moment, he said again.

"Since she likes literary things, let the palace maid give her the name Mohua."

"Yes, slave, I'll do it now."

……

When Li Ying entered the palace, she definitely had no intention of competing for favor.

Before she entered the palace, her brother repeatedly told her to protect herself.

But, this harem is like the calm waters of the deep sea.

Once you step in, how can you avoid getting your feet wet?

Now, she lives in the much-watched Yiku Palace, and Concubine Hua has given her such a fatal order.

She knew she had to gain the emperor's favor.

But Concubine Qi was so powerful, so beautiful, and had a good family background. How could she compare to her?

Zhishu stood beside her, supporting his young mistress, and comforted her when he saw her worried look.

"My lady, don't worry. I heard that Concubine Hua has always been like this. She is not targeting you, so don't worry."

Li Ying sighed, "Now that I'm living in her palace, how can I not be wary? If I continue to be like I was at home, I'm afraid one mistake will lead to eternal damnation."

"Then..." Zhishu frowned and looked at her, "Does the young lady really want to compete for favor?"

Li Ying looked at what she was holding in her hand. The wind blew and the bells made pleasant sounds.

"Competing for favor?" She looked at him and fell into deep thought.

I vaguely remember when I was still at home.

Aunt Fangruo seemed to have told her that the emperor loved the late Queen Chunyuan very much.

When she was in the palace, she was already the favorite of the emperor.

Although this sounds like a beautiful story, it seems less important among the many complicated rituals.

But Aunt Fangruo deliberately said it twice.

Will there be any clues in this?

Li Ying pulled Zhishu's hand and said, "Zhishu, do you still remember what the teaching aunt in the palace mentioned, what Queen Chunyuan is good at?"

Zhishu tilted his head, wondering, "Why do you care about this, young master?"

"Good scholar, can you please tell me if you still remember?"

Zhishu thought, "I remember that my aunt said that Queen Chunyuan was very good at pipa, and Concubine Duan in the palace learned pipa from Queen Chunyuan."

Li Ying was delighted, "This is great!"

"My lady, what's good?" Zhishu didn't understand, but thought about it again, "Oh, my lady's pipa is also top-notch!"

"Yes, take this and go ask Aunt Fangruo in front of the imperial court which pipa piece Queen Chunyuan likes best."

Having said that, he unceremoniously handed the other bracelet on his hand to Zhishu.

Zhishu raised his face, full of surprise and confusion, "My young master, this is the coming-of-age gift that the master gave you. How can you give it away so easily?"

However, Li Ying no longer has anything valuable on her.

Besides, no matter how precious she thought it was.

The aunt in front of the emperor is used to seeing gold, silver and jewelry. How can you please her without some good gifts?

So he pushed Zhishu and said, "Go ahead and write it, but be sure to ask the right questions, and remember to be sweet."

Although Zhishu still didn't understand, he went there quickly.

Li Ying returned to the palace and asked someone to bring out her pipa.

She just entered the palace and she is not familiar with people yet.

There was only one maid named Zhishu around him.

Suddenly she saw that the little palace maid who brought her the pipa was very smart and had even prepared the tea and the bed, so she asked.

"What's your name?"

"My lady, I am Mo Hua." Mo Hua replied.

"It's a good name, and it suits Zhishu very well." Li Ying said casually with a smile.

"Thank you for your praise, my lady. I have cleaned the hall inside and outside. You are tired today. I have made you some hot tea to refresh you."

Li Ying looked at the tea on the table, picked it up and brought it to her mouth with a smile.

The tea has a rich aroma and tastes sweet, it is indeed a good tea.

"You are so thoughtful," Li Ying smiled faintly, "You can go down, I don't have any clothes here."

"Yes."

After the ink painting was done, Li Ying played the pipa for a while to get a feel for it.

But she was anxiously waiting for Zhishu to come back, so the music she played lost some of its sentimentality.

Then, Zhishu ran in breathlessly.

“Young Master… Young Master…” Zhishu leaned against the door frame, breathing heavily.

Li Ying came forward and wiped her sweat with the handkerchief in her hand, "Good Zhishu, please speak quickly."

"Aunt Fangruo said that when she was in the palace, Empress Chunyuan loved to play "Three Variations on Plum Blossoms" the most and loved this piece alone. My lady, do you know how to play "Three Variations on Plum Blossoms"?"

Li Ying raised her eyebrows, "Of course, although not as good as Queen Chunyuan, but she can play it."

"That would be great."

……

Yikun Palace, night.

Songzhi hurried into the palace gate, "My queen."

"How is it? Who will sleep with me tonight?"

Songzhi replied, "It is indeed Li Changzai who is sleeping with you tonight. Your Majesty is truly wise."

Nian Shilan raised her eyebrows, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "He is a man who can listen to what I say."

"Li Changzai was indeed an expert in etiquette. She asked her maidservant to take the gold bracelet to ask Aunt Fangruo in front of the emperor, and then played a piece of music called "Three Variations on Plum Blossoms" in the imperial garden. It is said that when the emperor heard this piece of music, he almost burst into tears, and then he went directly to Li Changzai's palace."