Chapter 63: Concubine Yi’s Birthday
The next day, after having breakfast at her own residence, Yao Baolin arrived when Shen Chuliu was getting dressed.
She was wearing a beige skirt and smiled: "Greetings to Lady Jing."
Shen Chuliu is a beauty now, and she always feels embarrassed when she calls her name.
It’s not convenient to call her sister, so I just do this.
"Sister, please sit down for a while. I'll be well soon." Shen Chuliu smiled.
Her hair was already combed and her clothes were on, she just needed to tidy them up.
She put on her cloak again. Today, Zizhu was waiting for her to go out. She came out with Yao Baolin. Yuanxiao was waiting outside: "Master, Yao Baolin, I am watching the weather. If it rains, I will go to pick you up."
Shen Chuliu nodded.
After leaving Cuiyunxuan, he walked along the palace road and approached Concubine Yi's Changle Palace, where he met Concubine Ning and Miao Xiaoyi.
Concubine Ning was wearing a plain white skirt embroidered with bamboo, which was indescribably elegant.
Miao Xiaoyi is wearing a light pink skirt.
Shen Chuliu and Yao Baolin greeted each other with Ning Jieyu and Miao Xiaoyi.
They entered Changle Palace together.
In Changle Palace, Chen Baolin, Concubine Jin, Wen Xiaoyi, Song Zhaoyi, Lu Xiaoyi, and Li Baolin have all arrived.
It would be fine if others arrived earlier, after all, their status was lower, but it was funny that Concubine Jin also arrived so early.
Although Concubine Jin’s Taiping Palace is indeed close.
Just as I paid my respects, I heard singing outside. Yi Chongyuan came.
Everyone who should greet stood up and did so.
Yi Chongyuan was wearing a light red jacket and skirt, and a cape of the same color. She looked healthy, but her belly was bulging.
It was at this time that the beautiful lady arrived.
Everyone looked at her, and she smiled: "It's my sister who came late, please don't be angry, Concubine Yi."
"Not really, and not too late. Sit down." Concubine Yi would not reveal what she was thinking.
Today she wore a moon-white dress embroidered with orchid patterns, her hair was combed into a flying fairy bun, and she was wearing a complete set of white jade jewelry, which was exquisite and beautiful.
She was proud in her heart. There were many women in the palace, and apart from the Queen, only she and Concubine Feng celebrated their birthdays every year.
As for the others who could reach the rank of Nine Concubines, the Emperor and the Empress would remember them and only reward them with one table every year.
It won’t be a big deal.
The Queen's people and Concubine Feng and Concubine Kang came in at the same time.
The queen did not come, but she sent a complete set of jade jewelry.
Concubine Yi accepted it with great gratitude.
Concubine Feng smiled and said, "As expected, the Queen is very generous. Compared to her, our gifts are nothing compared to hers."
Everyone laughed in agreement, but Lady Li didn't care at all.
"Lady Li, do you disagree with this?" Concubine Feng saw her disdainful look and became furious.
"You have misunderstood, Concubine Feng." Lady Li stood up and said, "The Empress is the head of the harem, the legitimate wife and the main wife. She is also a princess. In my opinion, it is normal that I cannot give a gift as valuable as the Empress. Even if I can, who would want to take it? As for me, I cannot give it. So when I think about my poverty, don't I want to cry? But today is a good day, I can't cry, isn't it embarrassing?"
She was so self-deprecating, but what she really meant was that Concubine Feng did not have a clear understanding of her own position.
Ever since her cousin married the concubine's daughter of the Feng family, she not only stopped getting along with Concubine Feng, but also acted as if she was not on good terms with him.
Shen Chuliu thought, it turns out that this beautiful lady is not a brainless person to be favored.
"Lady Li is indeed sensible. If the emperor were here, he would also praise you." Concubine Kangde said as she sat down.
"Sisters are naturally sensible." Concubine Yi smiled and said, "You should keep your mouths shut. It's not good to scare people."
Lady Li smiled out of courtesy and said nothing.
"Is the Emperor coming soon?" Concubine Feng asked as she sat down.
Changle Palace is very luxurious, which is somewhat in conflict with Concubine Yi's personality.
Shen Chuliu had come here once last year on Concubine Yi’s birthday. The place looked pretty much the same as it does now, probably just having bought some new things.
"It's almost time, sister. Why are you in such a hurry? Aren't you here to celebrate your sister's birthday?" Concubine Yi joked with a smile.
This means that today is my birthday, so if you have any thoughts on something, you should keep them to yourself.
Ever since the last incident, Concubine Yi has not been so respectful.
Concubine Feng was not stupid, so she naturally knew what was going on, and so the two of them gradually became estranged.
However, since one is favored and the other has children, they can't do anything to each other.
After everyone sat and talked for a while, the emperor finally arrived.
As soon as they heard the announcement, everyone stood up.
Without looking closely, everyone is eager to show their best side right away.
Especially those who haven't slept with the emperor for a long time. Even though they can be seen every day during the New Year, it is useless because the emperor can't remember them and has no intention of looking at them.
There are more opportunities at small banquets like this.
As soon as Qi Yixiu walked in, Concubine Feng Shu led the crowd to pay their respects.
"Everyone, stand up and sit down. Today is a good day for Concubine Yi, so you don't have to be so polite." Qi Yixiu smiled and helped Concubine Yi up, then took her hand and sat her down.
Everyone thanked him and took their seats.
Perhaps it was because Shen Chuliu was dressed too conspicuously, so the concubines were glaring at her just now. Now that she sat down, Qi Yixiu also looked at her a few more times.
When Concubine Yi saw this, she was just angry, but she didn't mention it.
Qi Yixiu only glanced at her a few times. Concubine Yi was his favorite, so he would definitely give her face.
"On the fourth day, bring me the things I gave to Concubine Yi." Qi Yixiu said.
Chu Si responded and clapped his hands. Two eunuchs came in carrying something covered with red cloth.
Everyone looked on curiously.
The thing was quite heavy when put down, and when the red cloth was removed, it turned out to be a huge jade sculpture.
Everyone exclaimed in surprise.
It turned out that this was a jade tree made of jasper. The branches were lifelike, and other jade materials were used to make leaves with different shades of color. Although they were not integrated, the image was very lifelike.
The flowers on top are made of pink crystal and look like camellia.
Because there are only four or five flowers on the entire jade tree, it makes the tree look even more noble.
Although such a large object would never be a very good jade material, no matter how bad it is, it is still a jade material.
These days, all jade is A grade.
Shen Chuliu couldn't help but smile. The emperor really favored his concubines according to his mood and the person!
This thing, whether it's her or the beautiful lady, we don't know what it will be like in the future, but we can't see it now.
So Shen Chuliu took a few more glances at it, not because of envy, but purely because of the excellent craftsmanship.
Each leaf is carved very beautifully, with clear veins.
"It's worthy of being given to Concubine Yi. It's really good." Concubine Feng was so jealous that she almost died.
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your reward." Concubine Yi was also very excited.
"This gift is very suitable for Concubine Yi, and I think it is very good." Compared with Concubine Feng Shu, Concubine Kangde was much calmer.
The emperor smiled and said, "I will prepare a gift for you on your birthday."
Meow? I don't know when another chapter will be dropped, during the day.
(End of this chapter)
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