Loyang Jin

Everyone's eyes fell on Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu slowly opened the gauze and said, "Your Majesty and ladies, please appreciate this pot of Luoyang Brocade."

The huge milky white and pink flowers were revealed in front of everyone's eyes, which immediately caused everyone to marvel: "It turns out to be a multi-colored peony."

"This pot of peonies is blooming so big and beautiful!"

"Yes, I have seen multi-colored peonies, but I have never seen such a big flower!"

"The aroma is also very special. You can still faintly smell it from so far away!"

A trace of jealousy flashed in Wang Meiren's eyes.

As soon as this pot of Luoyang brocade appeared, it immediately surpassed her Lantian jade.

The peonies are blooming in a variety of ways, and Ling Jingshu stands tall and graceful. Her delicate face complements the peonies, making people more delicate than the flowers.

This Ling Jingshu stole the show at today's flower viewing banquet. Humph, it was obviously done on purpose, trying to take the opportunity to attract the emperor's attention!

Amidst the praise from everyone, Queen Xu also relaxed her brows, raised her lips and smiled: "This pot of peonies blooms well, and the name is also very nice. Luoyang Brocade means the prosperity and beauty of Luoyang in the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Okay!" The emperor said hello first, with a flash of light in his eyes: "In my opinion, today's oiran must be this pot of Luoyang brocade. What do you think, dear concubines?"

Wei Jieyu was the first to smile and echo: "What the emperor said is absolutely true, and I also feel that this Luoyang is more beautiful than any other, and can be called an oiran."

The other concubines were not to be outdone and opened their mouths to agree.

Queen Xu was quite proud and glanced at Beauty Wang intentionally or unintentionally: "Beauty Wang, your Lantian Jade lost to my Luoyang Brocade, are you convinced?"

Wang Meiren gritted her teeth secretly and forced a smile on her face: "The Queen is like the bright moon in the sky, how dare I compete with the Queen. If I lose to the Queen, I am convinced!"

After a pause, he said pointedly: "Since this Luoyang brocade was planted by Lady Ling, today we should also record a meritorious service for Lady Ling. The Empress should be heavily rewarded. Wei Jieyu, you think so. Neither?"

Wei Jieyu smiled.

Wang Meiren's last words were clearly sinister and malicious.

Wei Jieyu was once a palace maid next to Queen Xu, and was later favored by the emperor to sleep with her, which led to her subsequent prosperity and wealth. Beauty Wang deliberately compared Ling Jingshu and Wei Jieyu, and her intention is self-evident.

None of the concubines and female officers and chamberlains present were stupid. Who can't hear it?

Ling Jingshu frowned slightly. However, it was not her turn to speak on this occasion. She must not open her mouth, lest she really attract the emperor's attention.

Wei Jieyu quickly returned to normal, and said with a faint smile: "If Miss Ling has planted such a good peony, the Queen will be rewarded. I won't bother you and I to worry about these small things! Sister Wang has such free time. , it’s better to move the Lantian Jade back, water it more and loosen the soil, and take good care of it. It doesn’t matter if you lose this year, we can compete for it next year.”

Wang Meiren: "..."

Beauty Wang was ridiculed openly and secretly, and her face turned red and white, which was very exciting.

Wei Jieyu usually seems to have a gentle temper and is good at talking, but I never expected that she could be so sharp-tongued!

Empress Xu smiled and smoothed things over: "Now that we have decided on the oiran, you will follow me back to Jiaofang Hall for lunch!"

Everyone agreed in unison.

Queen Xu looked at the emperor and said in a rather charming voice: "Your Majesty, would you like to go to Jiaofang Hall and have lunch with me and my sisters?"

The emperor smiled happily and said: "The queen personally invited me, so there is no reason for me not to go."

…

Ling Jingshu and Ruilian each carried peonies back to Jiaofang Hall.

The pot of fragrant jade and several other pots of peonies were placed in the main hall, but the pot of Luoyang brocade was carefully placed in Queen Xu's bedroom.

After finishing all this work, Ling Jingshu finally breathed a sigh of relief and quietly rubbed her sour wrist.

The flower pot is not very heavy, but after just moving it for a long time, my wrists have become sore and numb.

Ruilian wasn't much better either. She rubbed her wrist and complained in a low voice: "I can't hope that my wrist will recover in less than two or three days. Fortunately, we don't need to wait on the palace banquet today."

Ling Jingshu smiled and hummed.

Ruilian glanced at Ling Jingshu and tried with a smile: "Ah Shu, you stole the show at the flower viewing banquet today and saved the Queen's face. When the Queen is happy, you can ask for some rewards, the Queen will definitely Won’t refuse.”

"I do what I should do, and I don't have the nerve to ask for any reward." Ling Jingshu responded with a calm smile.

Ruilian's eyes flashed and she pursed her lips with a smile: "It's just the two of us here, you don't have to be so cautious when speaking."

He lowered his voice and said: "The emperor looked at you a few times today. With your beauty, if you have such thoughts, you might as well make it clear to the queen. The queen is broad-minded. Not only will she not blame you, she might even take the initiative. I’ll help you!”

"Wei Jieyu was just a palace maid next to the empress. Later, she won the favor of the emperor, and then she was transformed and became the master. Your beauty is no less beautiful than Wei Jieyu..."

emperor?

Thinking of that wrinkled face, Ling Jingshu felt sick to her stomach and responded coldly: "Sister Ruilian is joking. I have never had the desire to follow a dragon or a phoenix. In this case, it's better not to say it in the future. To avoid being criticized. People heard it and misunderstood it.”

Ruilian choked back all her words.

yes! If Ling Jingshu wants to be the best, she can choose the young and handsome emperor grandson with a bright future. Although the emperor is only ninety-five years old, he is old enough to be a grandfather. I don’t know how many more years I can live!

If it were her, she wouldn't be happy either.

Seeing that Ruilian remained silent, Ling Jingshu said: "Sister Ruilian, I am very tired today and want to go back and rest for a long time. If the Queen is summoned by something, please ask someone to call me in the house."

Ruilian agreed with a smile.

After Ling Jingshu returned to the house, Bai Yu and Qiao Yun immediately gathered around and asked curiously: "Miss, did the pot of Luoyang Brocade capture the Oiran?"

Ling Jingshu smiled and nodded.

As for the little "interlude" at the flower viewing banquet, it's okay not to mention it. Her illness has not healed and she cannot touch or get close to any man. It is impossible for Empress Xu to even think about it, but there is no need to worry.

Bai Yu was immediately filled with joy and clapped her hands repeatedly to say hello. Even Qiao Yun also had a happy face.

After working hard for several months, my work was finally not in vain.

Seeing Ling Jingshu's tired look, Bai Yu immediately tugged on Qiaoyun's sleeves: "Miss must be tired today. Let's rest for a while. I'll come back later to serve you."

After the two maids retreated, Ling Jingshu put her clothes on and lay down, and soon fell asleep.