Tibet

At that time, Yang Yupei followed Li Longji to Chengdu and was canonized as Concubine Yang by Li Longji. Later, she was deposed for having an affair with a guard. Yang Yupei left the Chengdu Palace, but many palace maids knew her. After Li Longji died, he was sent back to Chang'an. After the burial, the palace ladies he took away returned to the Daming Palace. Many palace ladies were assigned to Queen Zhang Qian, and several of them gradually became her confidants.

Yang Yupei changed her name to Yang Ju and often visited the Daming Palace. However, she did not go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony where Zhang Qian lived, and Zhang Qian's confidant maids did not have the chance to see her.

But this time when she came to Huaqing Palace for vacation, Zhang Qian brought her confidant maids with her for two years. One of them served the Supreme Emperor in Chengdu and got along with Concubine Yang day and night, so she recognized Yang Yupei at a glance.

Only then did Zhang Qian know that Mrs. Yang, who played mahjong with her all day long, was actually Mrs. Guo Guo back then.

Of course, she was not concerned about Mrs. Guo Guo. She was concerned about Concubine Hui Yang, the most favored concubine by the Holy Emperor. Only she could go to the second floor of the Holy Emperor's inner study. Zhang Qian secretly went to the study to have an affair, but Li Ye would not allow her. Going up to the second floor made Zhang Qian extremely jealous. Who is this Yang Huifei?

Zhang Qian was the queen of the late emperor Li Heng. She knew some secrets. After her husband ascended the throne, she sent people everywhere to find the whereabouts of Concubine Yang. Zhang Qian was very aware of her husband's obsession with Concubine Yang. Unfortunately, Concubine Yang disappeared in the end. As if the world had evaporated, Zhang Qian always thought that Concubine Yang had become a monk.

But now her idea was shaken. Yang Zhu was Yang Ju's sister. Could it be that Concubine Yang Hui was Concubine Yang who had been missing for many years? But the age doesn't seem to match. This Concubine Hui looks to be at least twenty-eighty-nine years old. Could it be that she is a junior of Mrs. Guo Guo?

At this time, she saw the emperor supporting Concubine Yang Hui up to prepare for skiing, and she laughed in a low voice and asked: "Sister, is Concubine Hui from the Yang family of Hongnong?"

This is the most common rumor in the palace. Concubine Hui was born in the Yang family of Hongnong.

Dugu Xinyue glanced at her and said calmly: "If you want to live in the palace for a longer time, it's best not to touch the Holy Emperor's reverse scale, otherwise he will not hesitate to drive you out of the palace, and even I can't protect you. "

Zhang Qian hit a wall and didn't dare to say anything. At this time, a large four-person ski car rushed down. Yaoguang and Qiuhe were sitting in the front row, and Yang Yuhuan and her husband Li Ye were sitting in the back row. Laughing excitedly, waving to Dugu Xinyue.

Dugu Xinyue also smiled and waved to her. Zhang Qian looked at the extremely charming Yang Huifei nestling in Li Ye's arms, and felt an unbearable jealousy in her heart.

"Sister, let me wash my hands!"

Dugu Xinyue smiled and nodded, "Go!"

Zhang Qian went to the large wooden house at the back, which was a resting place where she could touch up her makeup, wash her hands and go to the toilet.

Dugu Xinyue looked back at her back and shook her head secretly. If this woman was smarter, it would be better not to inquire about things that had nothing to do with her, otherwise she would definitely be kicked out of the palace.

Zhang Qian entered the wooden house, and her personal maid also came in carrying a bag. Seeing that there was no one in the wooden house, Zhang Qian asked: "Did you see clearly just now? Is Concubine Hui her?"

The personal maid hesitated and said: "Reply Madam, it looks a bit similar, but it's impossible! Concubine Hui is obviously younger than the concubine back then. How can a person get younger as she lives? The maid thinks she may be the concubine's clan sister ”

Zhang Qian snorted and asked again: "Do you think it is a bit similar, very similar, or exactly the same? Which one is it?"

"She should be very similar, with a similar figure. If it weren't for her youth, the maid would definitely think that she is the imperial concubine."

"I understand. Just pretend that nothing happened. Don't ask anyone again. You'll lose your head. Remember?"

The personal maid nodded quickly, "My maid, remember it!"

Zhang Qian then opened the small bag and pretended to touch up her makeup.

At this time, the door opened, and a maid next to the Queen came in and saluted: "The skiing is over, the Queen informed Madam to take the car."

Zhang Qian nodded, "I'll go right away!"

Back in the inner palace, it was time to soak in the hot springs as usual. I soaked in the hot springs for half an hour to get rid of the cold air, and then went to have lunch.

A large hot spring pool was filled with mist. More than a dozen women, including three and a half-year-old ladies, were also soaking in the hot water. Of course, Li Ye was not there.

He took his sons to the hot spring next door, and there was also a private hot spring at night, when he and his concubines were in the same pool.

Zhang Qian deliberately sat down next to Yang Yuhuan. She accidentally touched Yang Yuhuan's arm, and it suddenly felt extremely smooth, like touching condensed mutton fat. She was really amazed, "Second sister's skin is really So delicate!”

Yang Yuhuan also smiled: "You have a good figure too, no wonder His Majesty likes you!"

Zhang Qian blushed and said sheepishly, "My frame is a little bigger."

Yang Yuhuan pursed his lips and smiled, "Big frame is not the key."

"Then what is the key? Second sister, tell me."

"What should I say?" Yang Yuhuan smiled.

"What did the Holy One say about me?"

"Why don't you ask the Holy One yourself!"

Zhang Qian clasped her hands and begged: "There are no outsiders here. Second sister, just tell me quietly!"

"All right!"

Yang Yuhuan thought for a while, then smiled and said: "Which of the muscular palace maids has a small frame, but what's the use? The key is meat. The places that should be round should be round, the places that should be slender should be slender, and the places that should be full should be full." The body should be plump, plump but not fat, the face should be beautiful but not rude, and the skin should be white and delicate. Such a woman is one of a million, so the emperor is reluctant to let you go. "

"But I still can't compare with my second sister!"

At this moment, Qiu He swam over from the water, got into his mother's arms and said coquettishly: "Mom, my back is a little itchy!"

"Okay! Catch me, mother."

Yang Yuhuan lovingly held her daughter in her arms and tickled her gently.

"Er Niang, I'm itchy too!" Xingsha also came over.

"Two little guys, I can't do anything to you. Just lie on my lap and tickle you."

The two young ladies crowded over, and Zhang Qian had to give up a seat. At this time, she looked up and saw Queen Dugu Xinyue looking at her with a half-smile. She felt a chill in her heart, as if her thoughts were being read, and she quickly turned her head. Chatted with Qingyu.

Li Ye was no longer bathing in hot springs. He rushed to the Jiaxing Palace named after his reign. This was the place where court affairs were handled and ministers were temporarily received. Prime Minister Wei Jiansu came to see him from Chang'an.

Today is the fourth day of the first lunar month, the last day of rest for the New Year. Early tomorrow morning, Li Ye will rush back to the court, but his family will continue to stay in Huaqing Palace and return in a few days.

As soon as Li Ye arrived at the Jiaxing Palace, Wei Jiansu quickly stood up and saluted, "I am here to see your majesty and disturb your majesty's vacation!"

Li Ye waved his hand and said with a smile: "No need to be polite, Wei Xiangguo, please sit down!"

Wei Jiansu sat down and said: "Early this morning, Honglu Temple reported something. The Prince of Shi Wang came to Chang'an. Wei Chen happened to be on duty today, but Wei Chen was undecided whether he wanted to see this Prince of Shi Wang. , Your Majesty, please make it clear!”

Li Ye shook his head, "Today is a holiday. Just let Honglu Temple entertain them. Tomorrow, let Huang Zhaolin, the Minister of Rites, talk to them and hear their intentions, and then decide whether to be received by the Political Affairs Hall."

"Wei Chen understands!"

Wei Jiansu smiled again and asked, "Can your Majesty guess their intention?"

Li Ye smiled lightly and said: "If I guessed correctly, he should be here for the loss of Suiye. Although he is the prince of Shiguo, he represents not only Shiguo, but also Kangguo."

"But didn't Broken Leaf get back again?"

Li Ye pondered for a while and said: "I have an intuition. This time Suiye fell, and Dashi also made some small moves behind it. They didn't really want to occupy Suiye, but were provoking disputes by occupying Suiye. Dashi might be I want to join forces with the Sogdian countries to deal with the Tang army."

"Is it just like the Battle of Talas?"

Li Ye nodded, "The last time Dashi was eager to promote religion, it resulted in a strong backlash from Tocharia and Sogdia. This time Dashi has learned its lesson, military occupation first, and then consideration of religious promotion."

"But Wei Chen still doesn't understand what His Majesty means!"

Li Ye sighed and said: "What I mean is that I suspect that the sneak attack on Broken Leaf was arranged by Dashi, provoking our war of annihilation against Sogdia, and Sogdia had to ask Dashi for help!"

"Do the Sogdians believe that we will carry out a war of annihilation?"

Li Ye nodded, "I'm afraid they believe it, so that's why Prince Shi Wang came to Chang'an."