The October moonlight was long and cold. The cool wind released her floating melancholy and disturbed the orchids in full bloom in Weiyang Palace.

Queen Nalan was about to give birth, and she felt inexplicable pressure and panic in her heart. Looking at the thick autumn clouds in the sky, she had so many things on her mind that even the Weiyang Palace could not contain them.

On the sixth day of October, the auspicious day of the Yellow Emperor. Early in the morning, the entire Zhaoyang Palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful gongs and drums.

Xiao Dezi, the eunuch in charge, passed the decree to the harem:

The new beauty Concubine Xiao, who is smart, intelligent, graceful, benevolent and virtuous, was promoted to Concubine Hui and was granted residence in Neon Palace.

The neon palace among the red walls and green tiles reveals the glazed tile roofs, just like a golden island. The vermillion lacquer palace gate is very solemn. Inside the palace, beaded curtains of jasper, inverted bell-like lotus flowers and golden walls complement each other in a brilliant way, which is indescribable.

of gorgeous.

Empress Dowager Zi: "Why is this emperor so ridiculous? That concubine is so ridiculous that he actually ordered him to become a concubine in one step! Huh, it's okay to dote on the concubine every day and laugh, and she repeatedly violates the ancestral system. The Ai family can no longer pretend to not see anything.

Got it!"

After a while, Queen Mother Zi came to visit Queen Nalan, and saw that her face was empty, her feet were swollen, and she looked very tired.

Empress Dowager Zi suddenly felt pity and said, "Qin'er, if you are restless, your Long'er won't be able to bear it either."

Queen Nalan smiled bitterly: "Thank you for your concern, mother, I am fine..."

Queen Mother Zi: "Yin'er, go to the Neon Palace and ask for the emperor."

Jin'er said worriedly: "Empress Dowager, the doctor said that this is the case when you are older..."

After lighting a stick of incense, the emperor took Concubine Hui to Weiyang Palace.

The main hall of Weiyang Palace has a red dome. There is a huge luminous pearl hanging on it, shining brightly. The surrounding hall walls are embedded with gold beads, and the floor is multi-layered with colorful peony carpets. There are soft couches made of six-foot-wide golden nanmu.

, Queen Mother Zi sat on it, looking cold and solemn.

Emperor Jing of the Ming Dynasty: "Greetings to the Queen Mother, hurry up, my beloved concubine, and pay homage to the Queen Mother."

Concubine Hui: This concubine pays homage to the queen mother, and the queen mother is in good health."

Seeing Emperor Ming Jing holding the charming concubine and smiling, the coldness in Queen Mother Zi's eyes became even worse. She said coldly:

"Concubine Hui, are you aware of your sin? The Ai family has not sent anyone to invite you today. I wonder how many people in this palace still remember the existence of the Ai family."

Emperor Ming Jing's heart sank when he saw Queen Mother Zi's cold expression.

But he always held his concubine's hand and smiled, as if he was afraid that she would fly away.

The Queen Mother Zi said again: "Your Majesty, you have been staying in the Neon Palace for many days, and you have been lingering with your concubine all day long. There are also criticisms in the court, do you know?"

This concubine Xiao was the emperor's favorite person. As soon as she entered the palace, she was given the title of concubine and given a residence in Neon Palace, which was closest to the emperor's Zhaoyang Palace.

Since she entered the palace one month ago, she has been favored by the Holy Heart, causing the courtiers and concubines in the harem to resent her constantly.

Emperor Ming Jing said: "Oh, I don't know yet, but I will pay attention to it."

After Concubine Hui heard this, she knelt on her knees and said in fear: "I don't know, I hope the Queen Mother will not be angry with you, I will not dare to do it anymore."

Empress Dowager Zi said sternly: "Concubine Hui, you must learn from the queen the rules of concubines and become a harmonious concubine in the palace. Today, the Ai family remembers that you are young and have just entered the palace. I will punish you with a small punishment but a big commandment. I will punish you by excerpting from the concubines.

Then a hundred times."

Concubine Hui cried: "Queen Mother, please spare me, I can't write Chinese characters."

Queen Nalan said: "What does sister Hui know? Hey, sister Hui, the jade pendant on your waist is so beautiful!"

Concubine Hui smiled and said, "Oh, I am paying my respects to the Queen. This jade pendant was given to me by my father."

Empress Dowager Zi said, "I wonder where Concubine Hui's house is? Who is my father?"

Concubine Hui said: "To inform the Queen Mother, I am from Kyoto in the Northern Desert, and the Marquis of Beiding is my father, the commander-in-chief - I am as iron as iron."

Emperor Ming Jing was shocked: "My beloved is from the Northern Desert? Why didn't you tell me?"

Concubine Hui smiled innocently and said: "Reporting to the emperor, you didn't even ask me about my concubine!"

Queen Mother Zi and Queen Nalan were also shocked when they heard this: Beitang and Beimo had been at war for many years.

From the beginning, the relationship between the two countries has been tense due to the issue of strong territory. Recently, the situation has become even more tense, and they only fought a war in the first half of the year.

Queen Mother Zi's phoenix eyes flashed.

He smiled and said: Why did Concubine Hui come to the Northern Tang Dynasty? Your jade pendant looks unusual to the Ai family. Let the Ai family take a look at it too!"

Concubine Hui smiled and said: "Empress Dowager, I have heard from my godfather since I was a child how prosperous the Oiran Convention in Kyoto is. Hehe, sure enough, the Oiran Convention really opened my eyes!"

The Queen Mother Zi said: Yes, the selection of oirans in the Northern Tang Dynasty is an annual event among the people! Well, don’t you have such a grand event in the Northern Desert?"

Concubine Hui said happily: "Yeah, it's not that elegant. Your Majesty, can I watch it every year in the future?"

The emperor's face looked uncertain, and he looked at the Queen Mother.

Concubine Hui took off the crystal clear jade pendant from her waist and delicately presented it to Queen Mother Zi.

Then, she turned around and came to Queen Nalan's couch, knelt down respectfully, and gently touched Queen Nalan's swollen pregnant belly with her baby-like white hands.

At this time, everyone in the palace liked her well-behaved appearance. She was so innocent and cute that even Queen Nalan felt that she was like a cute little sister next door.

"Hehe, it's so funny, he kicked me!, Madam, can I listen to him?"

"Uh, yes." The Queen hesitated for a moment, but seeing Concubine Hui's harmless smile, she agreed.

After a while, Concubine Hui clapped her little hands and shouted excitedly: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, come and listen, it's fun! He said he is coming out soon."

Emperor Ming Jing looked at his concubine smiling, talking and jumping cutely, and he repeatedly denied in his heart: No, she is definitely not a craftsman.

After a long while, I heard Queen Mother Zi's gentle instructions: "Come here, the Ai family is very pleased with Concubine Hui's smile, and will be given a pair of night-bright pearls, a gold silk step, ten pieces of high-profile brocade, and a ginseng and bird's nest."

Concubine Hui was stunned for a moment. It was a huge honor for the Queen Mother to reward her. However, she did not jump for joy, and just said lightly:

"Queen Mother, you are as beautiful as my mother, and you love me just as much. I don't want so many treasures, I just want to be by your side every day, that's all!"

The Queen Mother Zi smiled and said: "That's right, the Ai family also has this intention. I'm afraid some people won't let go."

Concubine Hui smiled and asked: "Your Majesty, do you agree that I will come to accompany my mother every day?"

The emperor looked at her stunning face and innocent eyes and nodded gently.

At this time, Concubine Hui smiled and clapped her little hands happily, took the emperor to salute the Queen Mother. She knelt down and worshiped Queen Nalan, and led a group of palace people to prepare to leave Weiyang Palace.

Empress Dowager Zi said: "The emperor is staying here. I have something to discuss with you about the Ai family."

Concubine Hui said: "Oh, okay, Your Majesty, I will leave first,... Well, I am waiting for the Emperor in the palace."

"Okay, I'll go see you when I'm done." The emperor pinched her smiling face.

Seeing their passionate love, Queen Nalan turned away.

Then, Empress Dowager Zi dismissed her royal family and took Emperor Ming Jing to the Orchid Pavilion of the side hall. The Orchid Pavilion is Queen Nalan's study. On the bookshelf here, apart from the potted orchids, there are only Queen Nalan's calligraphy copybooks.

After Queen Mother Zi sat down, she took out Concubine Xiao's jade pendant and handed it to Emperor Ming Jing.

This jade pendant is crystal clear, only half the size of a palm. There is a bright sun looming on the surface, and green color lingering inside. When you touch it lightly, you find that the sun is naturally generated by this jade. The rainbow sun shines brightly in the sunlight, which is very beautiful.

The mother and son inspected the jade pendant for a long time and found nothing wrong with it.

Emperor Ming Jing said that the queen mother was too nervous, she was just a little girl. I hope, the Ai family's intuition is not very good. Well, be careful.

Queen Mother Zi turned around and was about to leave when she suddenly asked: Who is her godfather?

(To be continued)

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