Chapter 32 Get Up
Yongshou Palace.
Bai Wutong sat below the Empress Dowager, quietly copying Buddhist scriptures.
She has been coming here for several days in a row. It is not only the Queen Mother's intention, but also her own intention.
Ever since the Empress Dowager came out of the Yangxin Palace that day, she had been displeased with her and asked her to copy Buddhist scriptures every day.
Bai Wutong was very happy about this, as it was a good opportunity for her to take good care of her pregnancy.
No one will harm her in this Empress Dowager's palace.
Although she is a demon, you still have to be careful. Who knows how many ways humans can harm others.
The Queen Mother glanced at Bai Wutong from time to time, and seeing that she was quite tactful, her expression became a little better, "Have you given the recipe for the pine nut and lily pastry to the imperial kitchen?"
Bai Wutong bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, I have already given it to you. Not only that, I also gave one portion to Sister Wen. I was thinking of asking her to make more for the Emperor."
"Well, you did a good job." The Queen Mother touched Fubao, "You are all sisters in the palace, you should get along with each other and not do some dirty tricks in secret."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I won't do that." Bai Wutong lowered her head and continued copying the Buddhist scriptures.
The Queen Mother was no longer embarrassed and quietly enjoyed the massage from the nanny.
Near noon, the eunuch's voice came from outside the door, "Empress Rong is here!"
The Queen Mother then opened her eyes, "What is she doing here at this time?"
Mammy responded, "I think it should be to show you the title of the music score."
After a short while, Jin Weige stepped into the palace gate. When she saw Bai Wutong again, her smile froze, but she quickly recovered. "Empress Dowager, I came here specially to give you a booklet today. It contains all the operas from the south. Please take a look and bring in any one you like."
The queen mother took it expressionlessly, "You only wrote the title of the song, but not what it's about. How can I know which one is good?"
She waved her hand, "Beauty Bai, come and take a look."
Jin Weige looked over suddenly. Bai Wutong smiled bitterly, but could only step forward and pretend to watch for a moment. "Empress Dowager, I only know what kind of opera there is in the south, but I don't know the specific names."
"Then go back. I thought you were an expert, but after all this time you are only a half-witted person."
Jin Weige immediately became arrogant, glanced at Bai Wutong, and smiled again, "Empress Dowager, my brother will definitely come back before your birthday banquet. I heard that my brother has specially prepared something good, just waiting to give you a surprise."
Although Concubine Rong is not a very good person, she does have a good brother.
Jin Zhi is now considered the best general of Darong State, and he leads troops to fight outside all year round.
He only came back once a few months ago, and stayed for no more than ten days or half a month before leaving. The emperor was very moved by this.
When the Queen Mother heard this, she could no longer be sarcastic. "Then I'll wait. Okay, I've seen the names. Is there anything else?"
Jin Weige explained her arrangements and said, "Although this is my second time hosting such a banquet, I am still not as good as you. Please give me some advice."
Bai Wutong sat aside, did not participate specifically, and continued to copy Buddhist scriptures.
"It's OK, but you still need to pay attention to some details to avoid problems. By the way, Jin Zhi is already in his twenties, but he's still unmarried. Is there anyone you like? This time when he comes back, I can arrange a marriage for him."
"This..." Jin Weige lowered her eyebrows, "Empress Dowager, my brother is only thinking about being loyal to the emperor and has no plans to get married for the time being. Moreover, he has been leading troops all year round. Even if he gets married, he can only come back for a few days throughout the year. Don't go and harm those noble ladies in the capital."
Most of the noble ladies in the capital married into the palace in the hope of getting pregnant with a royal heir and rising to fame.
As for the rest, either they are not good-looking or they are already married.
Jin Weige felt that no one was worthy of Jin Zhi, so it was better to stay single for now.
Anyway, no one dares to say when a general will get married.
"It's wrong for Jin Zhi to think this way. If he doesn't get married, how can he continue the Jin family's lineage?" The Queen Mother looked at Jin Weige's belly, "It's best to let Jin Zhi find someone who can keep the child, otherwise he won't be able to come back and waste several years in vain."
"Yes, I will tell my brother the truth." Jin Weige heard the Queen Mother's indirect criticism and her face turned ugly. "I have nothing to do, so I will take my leave first."
She looked at Bai Wutong and said, "Bai Mei, please come out for a moment. I have something to tell you."
The Queen Mother closed her eyes and showed no intention of intervening.
Bai Wutong had no choice but to follow him out, "Madam Rong Fei, what can I do for you?"
Jin Weige was angry with the Queen Mother, and now she vented all her anger on her, "Why didn't you show off in front of me this time?"
"I just happen to know those operas in the south, I don't know the rest."
"Don't think you have face just because you come to the Queen Mother's place every day. As long as you don't sleep with her, you are the lowest class in the palace! You are not even as good as the maids. You only know how to eat for free."
Bai Wutong lowered his head to hide the smile in his eyes.
She didn't sleep with me?
On the contrary, she had already slept with the emperor and even had a child!
It's just that the time has not come yet, otherwise she wouldn't have spoken like that.
Although Jin Weige had some brains, she had been in a high position for many years and was favored by the emperor, who looked down on her as a beauty. She never had to think too much before speaking, and just a few words could anger her.
People like Gao Jingwan are best used.
If Bai Wutong changed her identity and became a concubine like Jin Weige, perhaps the other party would be more restrained.
"Bai Meiren, listen to me carefully. If you dare to show off in front of me again, I will never forgive you even if the emperor comes. I want to kill you, just like crushing an ant!"
"Yes, I understand."
Jin Weige flicked his sleeves and said, "Jiayue, let's go back to Yaoguang Palace!"
After the two left, Bai Wutong stood up and returned to Yongshou Palace as if nothing had happened.
The Queen Mother glanced at the sky outside. In a little while, the Emperor would come to watch the opera with her, and she couldn't let the two of them run into each other again. "Okay, go back now. I want to listen to some music."
"yes."
Outside the palace.
A group of actors, already dressed up, led by the eunuchs, headed to the courtyard at the back.
Bai Wutong happened to be taking the same route.
Her eyes fell on the leading actor.
Although the other person was wearing heavy makeup, one could see that her facial features were delicate. Her figure was not as plump as a woman's, and she looked a bit weak.
If he were not a man, he would probably be a beauty of his time.
The actors all bowed and said, "Greetings, Madam."
"Everyone, please stand up." It was the first time that Bai Wutong was saluted by so many people. He raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "The Queen Mother is in a good mood today. Please sing well."
To see the actor off, Bai Wutong walked very slowly, deliberately delaying time, and even tugged at his collar before continuing walking.
After a moment, a familiar tall figure appeared in front.
She smiled shyly, stepped forward and saluted, "Your Highness, I greet you."
The collar is slightly wide, just enough to reveal the fullness underneath.
It's like the mountains are shrouded in mist, making people want to take a glimpse of their true appearance.
Zhang Chengyan helped her up and asked, "Did you go to the Queen Mother to chant the Buddha's name again?"
"I copied two volumes of Buddhist scriptures today."
"good."
Bai Wutong didn't want to say too much to him. His eyes moved, and he was very reluctant to let him go. "Your Majesty, please go quickly."
A faint fragrance wafts over.
Zhang Chengyan felt impulsive again when he saw this.
Every time he saw Bai Meiren, he couldn't control himself, "You are really good at seducing people. I will find you when I have time."
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