Force a good concubine

Although they have never met each other, Princess Gong once entered the palace to admonish the queen mother for Gu Yuan's affairs, which is considered to be an affair. Gu Yuan heard that Princess Gong was arrogant and withdrawn, and heard the dispute between the emperor and Prince Gong's mansion. , When entering Prince Gong’s mansion, she was already prepared to hit a snag, but Princess Gong didn’t have any words of resentment. After listening to Gu Yuan repeating the emperor’s will, she just said lightly: “I am also concerned about the body of the prince, but I can’t go back for a while. It's fine to go back, but I'm just going to trouble Gu Nushi to tell His Majesty that the prince is not in good health, and his daily life is inconvenient. He has been in Yunzhou for many years, and he is used to it, so there is no need to go to Jingzhou."

"The minister must forward it." The imperial order is in the body, and the etiquette according to the rules is not the same as usual. Gu Yuan owed him, and saw that Princess Gong didn't speak any more, and she didn't mean to see off the guests. Instead, she walked away sadly. Suddenly, he straightened his back and assumed a respectful posture again.

The room was cold for a while, and there was nothing in front of Gu Yan, without a cup of tea. The nuns and maids behind Princess Gong all lowered their eyebrows and lowered their eyes, neither pouring tea or coming up to smooth things over, just like clay sculptures and wood carvings. , became pure decoration.

Or is this the silent protest of Princess Gong?The method is so childishly simple and straightforward, but it reminds Gu Yan of the emperor when he lost his temper, and she can't help but soften slightly. She quietly looked at Princess Gong quietly, her face was as pale as if she lacked blood, but her eyebrows and eyes were set off. It is pitch-black, whether it is a single facial feature or the overall outline, one can clearly find the connection between the emperor and her. The only thing that is not similar is the temperament between the eyebrows, which seems to be due to many years of unhappiness. Deep, and the corners of the mouth drooped slightly, showing a bit of distress, but it was not as deep as Yuan Li, which made people wary.

While Gu Yuan was looking at Princess Gong, Princess Gong was also looking at Gu Yuan.There was such a conflict before, so she naturally had a bad impression of Gu Yuan, but the Gu Yuan in front of her was very different from the Gu Yuan in the mouth of others: she was not bad in appearance, but she could not be called stunning, and there was no trace of frivolity in her behavior. She is seductive, but she has a steady and bookish air, and her clothes are well-regulated. People can't fault it, but they can't make people's eyes shine. Such a character is qualified to be the emperor's close minister, but no matter how you look at it, he can't be alone with the emperor. The pillow people who have lost their sense of proportion get together.

Is it true that, as Yuan Li said, the emperor prefers Western things, so he has similar interests with this Gu Yan?Princess Gong frowned habitually.In all fairness, she didn't want to see Gu Yan. Everything about Gu Yan reminded her of her failed speeches in Ningshou Palace. It seemed that the insignificance had long since subsided, but it seemed like an invisible thorn in her heart. There is no danger of life in the chest, but there is always a dull pain, and I can't feel comfortable, but the emperor's preference and stubbornness are surprising, and even the queen mother has to give in and bow her head. What position does she have for a person who should be cautious in her words and deeds? Woolen cloth?Thinking of this, Princess Gong felt even more dispirited, and finally took a last look at Gu Yuan, who was calm about her indifference, and said softly: "I'm not feeling well, and I can't sit for a long time. Call your son, and let him entertain Gu Nu Shi on my behalf." After that, he got up and walked through the back hall.

As soon as her great Bodhisattva left, all the officials and maids in the room breathed a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere immediately became lively.Xu Quan, the person in charge, immediately sent someone to invite Yuan Li to come over, urging to serve refreshments again and again, just as he was being courteous, Yuan Li walked slowly into the door, the servant behind him was holding a plate of yellow and orange snacks and two black The concoction was delivered to Gu Yan, and she smiled slightly: "My mother told me that Gu Nvshi likes Western things, and it is right to serve tea and snacks in the way of Westerners. I sent people to search all over the capital yesterday to find out. A cook who can make Western desserts is here, please Gu Nushi to appreciate, as for this," he pointed to the two cups of black concoction, "the emperor often praises Gu Nushi for knowing Western utensils like the back of his hand, so you can't be unfamiliar with such things, right?"

It's still the same face with spring breeze and tentative demeanor. Does it mean that as long as you show your timidity here, the reputation of that untrue idiot will be spread immediately?Gu Yan's eyes were dark, and he accepted Yuan Li's challenge without hesitation: "This is what Westerners are used to drinking, and it is called 'coffee'. It tastes bitter and refreshing. When I was young, I used to follow Ah Father tasted it once." She picked up a cup and looked at it, took a sip, "The way to drink this product varies from person to person, if the son is not used to it, you can add milk and sugar."

"That's Xiaoerlang's way of drinking." Yuan Li picked up the other one, drank it without looking at it, and said courteously to Gu Yuan, "Gu Nushi, do you want to add some sugar? By the way, I heard that Western Is it the same for people drinking tea?"

"Your Majesty is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, that's exactly the case." Gu Yan stopped thinking about it, drank the cup of coffee in hand, said goodbye and went back to the palace, but just stepped out of Prince Gong's mansion when he felt a dull pain in his stomach and nausea in his chest Wanting to vomit, he staggered under the dizziness, and was so frightened that the two servants on the left and right who followed him put down the sedan chair curtain, and rushed forward to support him.

"Gu Nushi, are you okay?" The two asked in repeated voices, their faces paler than Gu Yan's, as if they were the ones who were about to fall.

"It's okay." Gu Yuan calmed down, bent over and got on the sedan chair, and explained in a low voice, suppressing the stomach pain, "I drank some coffee, which is a Western drink. It was too strong, and I felt a little uncomfortable for a while. Rest for a while. It's okay. Go back and tell Director Wei, if he doesn't believe it, ask him to ask Wei Yuanzheng, and don't disturb His Majesty."

The servants answered yes again and again, winked at each other, one followed Gu Yan's sedan chair and helped the sedan chair, and the other rushed back to the palace to report the news.

"Good monkey, you are smart enough, our family loves you for nothing!" Gu Yuan's exhortation was a step late, the emperor had already ordered that Gu Yuan's actions must be reported to the public, and no secrets were allowed. Wei Fengchun did not dare to neglect, so he went in person first. The imperial hospital invited the Wei mansion to inquire carefully, and when he had a clear idea, he went to the palace to report to the emperor.As expected, the emperor's face changed when he heard that, and he summoned the Wei Mansion to inquire in person, and then his expression eased: "So it's just a matter of physical incompatibility?"

"Yes." Wei Fu said, "People in the world have different constitutions. Some people are not compatible with tea, some are not compatible with wine, and some are not compatible with those Western things. It is not a disease."

"Having said that, Ah Yuan has been too busy recently, and I'm worried that she has something wrong with her spleen and stomach." The emperor still frowned worriedly, "Go and get her a safe pulse. If nothing happens, I'll be relieved."

"I obey the decree." According to the logic, the Taiyuan Hospital is ordering to diagnose people's pulse. Even Yu Li was not an errand worthy of publicity, so he invited Gu Yan to ask about the emperor's daily life, and did some research for her, and found that there was nothing wrong with her spleen and stomach, and there was nothing wrong with her except that she was a little too strong mentally. Unexpectedly, he was relieved, and quietly went to report to the emperor.

"Gu Nushi is in good health, but she may suffer from insomnia today and tomorrow. This is caused by coffee refreshing, just like a person who drinks strong tea, and it will be fine later on."

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief, different from what the Wei family had guessed, she didn't doubt what the Prince Gong's house meant, but was simply worried that Gu Yuan's physique was not compatible with coffee.Her favoritism towards Gu Yan is so obvious and she doesn't shy away from it, unless Yuan Li dies, she won't dare to make any more moves.

Because he was worried about Gu Yuan's insomnia, the emperor deliberately kept Gu Yuan to rest in the Longxi Pavilion. It was really different from the past. Seeing that the time was approaching, there was no sleepiness in Gu Yuan's voice and demeanor. Xi, leaned over and took a bite on Gu Yan's shoulder: "A Yuan, I've heard people say that love can also help you sleep."

"It's okay for me." Gu Yuan held down the emperor's hand, but the emperor refused to give up, leaning on Gu Yuan and biting her ear persistently: "Tomorrow, I will have a rest, and I don't have to go to court. At dinner, the queen mother also said No, I don't have to go to say hello tomorrow morning. Otherwise, let's—"

Gu Yan was a little dumbfounded.As the emperor got older, his face tended to thicken, and he had more and more new ideas for acting coquettishly, and he could no longer simply say a few words: "Your Majesty forgot, I'm going to visit Princess Gong tomorrow?"

The emperor frowned: "Since Concubine Gong is fine, I'll just send Cui Chengxiu and the others tomorrow." She kept her sneer in her heart calmly, "It also saves anyone from thinking of testing."

"I still want to go there." Gu Yuan said, "I heard that Prince Gong's son has never left Yunzhou, but now it seems that he is very knowledgeable and familiar with Western things. I will go a few more times. Maybe you can figure it out.”

"There is no shortage of Western gadgets in Neiku. Even in Yunzhou, as long as you are willing to pay, you can buy them. I must have heard from such people." The emperor was reluctant. Seeing Gu Yan's insistence, he had to agree, but Not reconciled, he pulled Gu Yan to mess around again.

Just as Gu Yan expected, the second reception of Prince Kung’s Mansion was still coffee cake, and brought out many Western utensils for Gu Yuan to identify. Gu Yuan answered them one by one, but his surprise became bigger and bigger—such familiarity , is definitely not something that a few foreign goods merchants can achieve. Could it be that there are other people behind Yuanli?

At the end of the banquet, Yuan Li still respectfully sent her out of the house before entering the study, and couldn't wait to invite Cheng Su over: "Sir, Gu Yuan made many temptations today, I'm afraid the next time—"

"Next time, the prince will bring the usual refreshments."

"Having said that, you have to take that blessing ointment several times—"

Cheng Su smiled slightly, and carefully put down the bag of white powder in his hand: "This thing is made of refined medicine, and its effect is much greater. It only takes one or two times, and it will be inseparable. Next time, son, just be open and honest with her." that is."

Yuan Li still hesitated: "If Your Majesty knows—"

"Even today, I have nothing to say." Cheng Su still smiled slightly, "This thing can refresh and calm down, and it is a good medicine. It is also priced at gold in the West, but it is nothing more than a little addiction. We are so attentive Hospitality, who can say no?"