The First Empress - Chapter 63

Chapter 63 May I Ask the Benefactor
New Year’s weeping willow color, curling up to the sky best friend.

On New Year’s Eve, Zihua Palace became much more lively. Everyone had a new look at Linglong because of Imperial Concubine Shu. According to the rules of the Dali Dynasty, today was the day when the Empress went to the ancestral hall to worship the ancestors. The concubines were even more busy.

On this day, he could write a letter to the people in his family. After writing the words he wanted to say for a year, he would use the letter in the palace to seal it and send it to the little eunuch. He would be able to arrive at his family’s hands after a long journey.

Linglong Zhiyi had an ink stone in front of her, a white jade wolf hair in her hand, and a cloud-patterned piece of paper in front of her.

“A letter is worth ten thousand gold. Could it be that Your Highness really doesn’t know how to write something?” Behind her, Sheng gently placed a crimson cloak on Linglong’s shoulder. Only then did Linglong regain her senses and asked sullenly, “Isn’t it because she is afraid of the countryside? She actually speaks like a stump in her throat. It’s really ridiculous that she can’t write it down.”

“What’s so ridiculous about this? I’ve been so busy these past few days, but there are still a lot of Lady Lord. Today, it’s Madam Tong Jia, Ning Yanliu, and Lady Concubine Rou who are here.” Li Sheng was like the name of a dish, not missing a single thing. After he finished speaking, he observed Linglong’s expression.

‘”Did you tell them?” A mocking smile appeared on her exquisite and elegant jade face.

Li Sheng smiled faintly and said, “I told you everything. It’s all blocked outside the second door. Everyone says that the Empress has suffered a cold and has not seen any guests.”

Only then did Linglong throw away her wolf pen. A smile appeared on her beautiful face. “You guys are tired, too. You should have a good time today. If only you were in the folk, everyone could have a good time today. However, there are many grievances in Zi Hua City.”

“As long as I can stay with the Empress, I don’t feel wronged. Besides, I don’t live in peace for long.” Li Sheng said with a smile.

Linglong nodded. He continued to write home letters, At this time, someone outside suddenly reported that the aunt next to Concubine De was coming. Linglong hurriedly prepared to welcome her. However, the aunt did not take half a step outside the second door. Instead, she sent a letter. Linglong opened it and looked at it. There was still a strong medicinal smell on the bright yellow paper. There was still only one word on the paper-“steady”.

Sheng said, “This is the Empress reminding Little Lord again. Stay calm and seek progress.”

Linglong put away Concubine De’s letter. “Only Concubine De will remind me to advance steadily. The other concubines are flattering me when they see that I have Little He now. Don’t come in anymore. I don’t want to play that one-act show with these concubines,” she said as she sealed the envelope.

Linglong said as she waved her hand, feeling a little impatient. Li Sheng followed Linglong’s instructions.

As a result, they blocked waves of imperial concubines from coming over one after another. Fortunately, some of them only left after a few fake greetings, and there were even those who didn’t cover their mouths. When Linglong heard Qin’er say that she didn’t want to get close to them, she only sneered at these rumors. And ignored it.

“Is Your Highness willing to meet Chen Chongyi?” More than half noon passed, almost lunch, Chen Chongyi coincidentally came over at this time, sheng hurriedly reported.

Linglong nodded, “Sister Chongyi also wants to see who is missing. Take Sister to the comfortable courtyard in front of you and pass on the food.”

Li Sheng agreed.

Chen Chongyi and Linglong arrived at the pleasant courtyard. Water surrounded the courtyard, and the rhombus leaves waved around the spring lotus and cut the wind. They felt warm and melted.

Linglong arranged for Chen Chongyi and Bao Luo to sit down. The servant girl also finished setting up the dishes and the three of them began to eat slowly.

“Sister is busy now. Today, the eunuchs outside almost rejected Baoluo and me.” Chen Chongyi swept her gaze sideways, her tone filled with ridicule. “I heard that the emperor stayed here alone every night because of my sister’s good fortune, but why hasn’t my sister’s stomach bulged yet?”

Linglong put a hoof on the plate in Chen Chongyi’s bowl. “Big sister, shut your mouth. You always make fun of people.”

“You can be considered a formidable character now, but have you ever thought about how you will live in the future? It’s often not good to be so independent. Sister remembers that there was once a woman like you who was as celadon as water. She was probably too casual. Finally …” Chen Chongyi didn’t know what to say. He could only say, “In the end, I finally became the target of public criticism. It can be seen that blindly doing this is not good.”

Linglong naturally knew that Chen Chongyi was not free. She hurriedly put down her chopsticks and said, “In Sister’s opinion, what should I do? How should Linglong treat people?”

Chen Chongyi had already finished her meal. She calmed her hands and said, “Now is the time to hold onto Ying Baotai. As the saying goes, ‘unparalleled blessings. ‘Sister should also consider everything carefully and must not be careless.”

Linglong frowned and sneered, “According to sister’s wishes, not only did these concubines come to see me, but some of them actually came to capture me?”

Chen Chongyi’s lips curled into a cold pear vortex. “Little sister is so smart that she can draw inferences. What else can big sister say? Right now, little sister has to greet people with a smile. Especially today, if someone says that little sister refuses to let others come to her house today, that would be bad.”

Linglong frowned and lifted her lips. “I am cold. I really don’t want to receive these people. For a small profit, I will treat a stranger with contempt. I forgive my sister for not being able to get along well with such a person.”

‘”Friendly or not is hidden in my heart. I have seen many things like this. I still need to smile to welcome people. Otherwise, it would be bad for others to make use of today’s incident.” Chen Chongyi said earnestly.

Linglong nodded her head, “If this news spreads like this, it’s probably impossible for me not to want wind and cold.”

Chen Chongyi smiled coldly. “Little sister is a smart person. There are some things that I understand by analogy. Which person in the harem is not wearing a mask? They are all like walking a tightrope. Little sister’s strength needs to be concealed a little before she can be beautiful.”

Linglong secretly nodded, “Sister Chongyi is right. Sister has no choice but to wronge herself. What else can she do?” Linglong smiled bitterly. “Thank you so much for coming. You came here to remind me of this matter.”

Chen Chongyi was at a loss. She nodded slightly. She wanted to go everywhere and even go to the temple to observe the ceremony. However, in order to hide herself better and not let anyone harm Baoluo, she would never go into the right-and-wrong room.

Naturally, Linglong did not run around. The entire day, the palace was filled with busy people, so there was no free time to go outside. However, Chen Chongyi’s words just now still pierced Linglong’s heart. Everyone was wearing masks, so was Chen Chongyi in front of her different? Or could it be that Chen Chongyi was wearing a mask in front of him?

Linglong did not want to think like this, nor did she want to know the answer …

After chatting with Chen Chongyi for a while, they dispersed at noon.

Lady Lord came to the palaces one after another to see Linglong’s health. Linglong crossed her arms and sneered in the palace. These reminders were amazing. It was only a short while before someone knew that she was ill. This time, they could not stop her. The door opened wide and a large group of Yingying Yanyan had arrived.

“I heard that Empress Jieyu is ill. I came over to take a look at her. Recently, her avatar has also been lacking in skills. However, she needs to pay attention to her maintenance.” As the concubine spoke, she sent over a bead the size of a bucket. Linglong caught it and quickly asked Sheng to prepare a return gift.

This kind of pearl was shattered and turned into pearl powder. It really could keep one’s youth forever, right?

Linglong leaned on the couch and chatted with these concubines, occasionally using her hand to press the corners of her forehead. This made them know that Linglong was ordering her to leave, and it didn’t take long for her to disperse.

Before nightfall, there were already a lot of gifts piled up on the table, so Linglong nodded her head.

“Forget it, I managed to muddle through today. The future is really tiring for me. Help me change my clothes.”

Li Sheng hurriedly came over to help change her clothes. Just as she took off her coat, Eunuch Lu sent a message to Huiqi from outside. How could Linglong button her clothes? She hurriedly went outside to welcome him.

“This concubine greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!” Linglong bowed and looked at Huiqi. Huiqi’s face was filled with heartache and anxiety as she lifted Linglong up. “I heard that you’ve caught a cold. Are you feeling better?”

“Protecting Your Majesty, Hong Fu, is now completely fine.” Linglong lowered her head. Huiqi saw the button that Linglong had just unbuttoned and reached out to fasten it. “Although it’s after the Spring Festival, the weather is still chilly. Go inside.”

“Yes.”

The two of them arrived at the inner hall. Linglong glanced at Huiqi. Today’s Huiqi looked like it was full of dust. It was probably a day of torment caused by the ancestral system. She hurriedly poured a glass of water. “Your Majesty, drink some water. Looking at Your Majesty’s face full of frost, I think you’re tired today.”

Hui Qi took the cup and slowly took a sip. He placed the cup on the table and said, “You must be tired, otherwise you wouldn’t be cold.”

Linglong felt warmth in her heart, revealing the shape of a child. She hugged Huiqi and said softly, “I’m not tired.”

“Do you still want to keep your mouth shut? I don’t know how tired you were a few days ago, but you have to comfort Li Chongyuan and investigate the inside story. Just say that you’re not tired of lying to others. It won’t work here.” Huiqi scolded faintly, “Body is still the most important thing.”

“This concubine knows. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern.” Linglong only felt that the worry and anxiety in her stomach no longer existed. With a single sentence from Huiqi, she could face all kinds of tides.

The two of them were like bridal candles overnight.

Early in the morning, Huiqi had already left. After Linglong cleaned up, she leaned against the railing and looked over. Today was the first day of the New Year.

The mangrove tree had a tender, half-opened peach face, and the green waves were long and deep. There was already spring light outside the window, and the scenery slowly became lively and vigorous.

“Your Highness, what color do you want to wear in the Empress’ Palace later?” Qin’er asked.

Only then did Linglong remember that today was the first day of the new year. As usual, she had to go to the Empress’ palace to pay her respects. Today’s greetings were different from the past. Today, the Empress will reward the diligent imperial concubines for a year. Linglong knows that she can’t attract the attention of the public. She hurriedly says, “It’s better to be pure. Don’t have any tricks.”

Qin ‘Er picked out a dress that was colored red, and Linglong nodded her head …