The Favoured Medical Princess

by Usui Takumii

not mine, the novels i read blogspot. Beware the translation is kinda iffy on the beginning but gets better. Waiting for the translator to update.

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Chapter 21:Acupuncture

"Gege, do you want to be smart?" Nangong Yue looked at Nangong Xin for a moment and asked seriously.

Nangong Xin nodded vigorously. He naturally knew that since he fell at the age of five, he had become different from others. Others smiled at him on the surface, but actually looked down on him.

He looked at the silver needle in Nangong Yue's hand and unconsciously shrunk his body. His eyes misty and asked, "will you become smart if you prick a needle?"

"Yes!" Nangong Yue firmly responded, "Although it may take a few months, or even longer. But Gege, you will be more and more intelligent!"

Nangong Xin believes in his sister very much, but he is also afraid of pain. He looked at the silver needle again, swallowed his saliva and asked, "Will it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt." Nangong Yue said.

Nangong Xin hesitated for a while, gesture with an index finger, "just a needle?"

Nangong Yue shook her head, "It takes more than a dozen needles!" She knew that if she continued this way, her elder brother might be able to grind the it for a long time, so she decisively pierced the needle on her head, "Is this good? I prick a needle, and you also prick a needle?"

"Meimei!" Nangong Xin exclaimed excitedly and waved his hands again and again, "Don't! Pull it out!" With that, the little pitiful slumps his mouth and compromised, "meimei, don't pierce yourself, pierce me. Good!" He closed his eyes and craned his neck with a martyr expression on his face.

Nangong Yue was so touched that she burst into tears. This is her brother, the brother who loves her most. Even if he suffers, he doesn't want her to feel a little bit uncomfortable.

Nangong Yue no longer hesitated. She took a silver needle from the cloth bag and quickly pricked it into Yuzhen acupoint, then Chengling, Fengfu and Touqiao Yinxue …..a total of 15 acupoints. If there is someone else at the moment, they can see that her gestures are as smooth and elegant like flowing water and floating clouds. Just like that a peerless dancer dancing gracefully. Incredibly beautiful.

After the last stitch, Nangong Yue breathed a sigh of relief: "Gege, all right, you can open your eyes."

"Okay? So fast?" Nangong Xin opened his eyes in disbelief, and subconsciously reached out to touch his head, "It doesn't hurt at all!"

"Don't move!" Nangong Yue quickly pressed his hand and helped him take the bronze mirror and put it in front of his face.

"Wow!" Nangong Xin couldn't believe to look at himself in the mirror, "I'm just like a hedgehog! Ha ha, Meimei, you are so powerful. It really doesn't hurt at all! "

"I didn't lie to you." Nangong Yue said with a smile, "Prick the needles every ten days. Slowly, Gege, you will get better and better." She said to herself in her heart that she has to do something about the drug guiding!

The two brothers and sister were talking happily, time passed by unconsciously...

Another two days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the day of entering the palace.

The process of entering the palace was cumbersome. She has to go out at Wu Sheng (3.00-5.00 am). Early in the morning, the sky not bright yet, Lin Shi took her servants to Nangong Yue's room with a box of jewelry and a new set of clothes.

Seeing that Nangong Yue still had sleepy eyes, Lin Shi touched her head affectionately, and smiled: "Good child, this is the first time you followed your grandmother to enter the palace today. Mother must dress you beautifully. Look, mother has prepared some jewelry for you. They were all brought here as mother's dowry at the time. Our Yue Jie'er wearing them will definitely look good."

Nangong Yue nodded and sat smartly in front of the dressing mirror. She quietly let Lin Shi dress her up, which took nearly half an hour.

"Good"

With Lin Shi's satisfied admiration, Nangong Yue raised her eyes and quietly looked at herself in the mirror.

The little girl in the mirror is nine years old and can't hide her childishness. Only her pair of calm eyes had maturity beyond her age. After this period of recuperation, her skin color has become healthy. Take advantage white powder is white like snow, and delicate coagulating makeup. Her 3000 black silk hair is made into a lovely two tuffs bun by Lin Shi, with a pair of golden thread inlaid with gemstones and sapphire hollow double-luan peony hairpin(see picture below), wears gold earrings inlaid with gems in water chestnut patterns in her ears, and a pair of gold flower bracelets in her hands. Jade Snow is lovely and elegant in every gesture. It also shows luxurious style.

Would it be too showy to dress like this? Nangong Yue frowned hesitantly, but as soon as she saw Lin Shi's face in the mirror behind her with the 'my family girl has just grown up' kind of happy expression. Her eyebrows are unfolded out again.

If it were in the previous life, Nangong Yue would never use such a dress to steal the limelight from the TangJie Nangong Zheng, but in this life... as long as the mother is happy.

Thinking of this, Nangong Yue can't help but hook up the corner of her lips, dimple like flowers.

"San Guniang, you are so beautiful today. I think you are not inferior to the Da Guniang." The maid Yimei behind her can't help praising.

Hearing this, Lin Shi, who was still smiling, seemed to think of something, and her smile froze suddenly.

"Of course!" At this time, a familiar voice agreed naturally, "Of course my meimei is the most beautiful!" Nangong Xin rubbed his eyes and walked into Nangong Yue's room. He was supposed to be sleeping at this hour, but thinking that his meimei was going to enter the palace today. He forced himself to get up and rushed in.

"Xin Ge'er!"

"Gege!"

Lin Shi and Nangong Yue were suddenly distracted.

"Mother," Nangong Xin glanced at Lin Shi complainingly, "I told you last night to wake me up!" He said panting angrily and pouted, "You don't mean what you say!"

"It's my mother's fault!" Lin Shi had no choice but to admit her mistake.

Seeing that her brother was still seething, Nangong Yue quickly helped to change the topic. She stood up from the stool and said, "Mother, it's not early. I think that Da Bomu and Da Jiejie should be ready."

Accompanied by Lin Shi and Nangong Xin, Nangong Yue came to Rongantang. It happened that Zhao Shi and Nangong Zheng had just arrived, and the five of them met.

As soon as she looked at Nangong Yue's dress, Zhao Shi's expression changed. Unexpectedly, Nangong Yue's dressing up could steal the limelight from her daughter. She smiled and said without a smile: "Yue Jie'er's dress is really good..."

"Very beautiful!" Nangong Zheng subtly interrupted Zhao Shi's words, smiled and stepped forward to hold Nangong Yue's hands, full of praise, "Yue Jie'er is so beautiful today!" Nangong Zheng was obviously also well-dressed. Today, she wore a pink dress, her black hair was pulled up as doubled hair buns matched with golden ginkgo flower beads, her earrings were set with ruby flower-shaped earrings, and her hands were paired with red agate bracelets, making her original beautiful face even more beautiful and flowery. The jewelry she dressed was obviously not as good as Nangong Yue, but her appearance was three points more beautiful than Nangong Yue. The 12-year-old girl already had the delicate appearance of a young maiden, which was graceful and elegant.

In her previous life, Nangong Yue had also envied Nangong Zheng's beauty. But after experience two lives, for her now, her appearance is nothing but the appearance of external nothingness.

She smiled slightly and said calmly: "da bomu, da jiejie, Yue'er is fortunate to accompany her grandmother into the palace to greet the Empress. Naturally, she can't make the Nangong family lose face."

Zhao Shi wanted to say something, but saw that Su Shi walked out with the help of Wang Mama, "Okay, since all are here, then let start off."

"Yes, (mother) grandmother."

translator corner:

here mostly is Ming dynasty style

Nangong Yue hair style

Notes:

MuFei- mother concubine

MuHuo-mother Empress

Chapter 22: Enter the Palace

Su Shi, Zhao Shi and Nangong Cheng quickly got on the prepared carriage. Nangong Yue stayed until the end. After she gave Lin Shi and Nangong Xin a comforting smile, she got on the carriage with the help of Pozi. Only to hear Nangong Xin's reluctant voice: "Meimei, you should come back early."

On the way to the imperial palace, they were not idle either. Su Shi repeatedly emphasized many rules of palace, and repeatedly urged Zhao Shi, Nangong Yue and Nangong Cheng to be careful, even they had been told to recite countless times before.

For the first time entering the imperial Palace, rules absolutely cannot make mistakes.

Both Zhao Shi and Nangong Zheng showed dignified and always alert. And Nangong Yue's mood is much more complicated than that of them. On the one hand, she knows the rules and regulations clearly and doesn't worry about making mistakes. She even remembers every inch of the palace clearly. Here, she has experienced too much... …

The carriage arrived at the gate of the palace. According to the rules, the carriage of Nangong family naturally not allowed to enter the palace. The four quickly got out of the carriage, and a guiding eunuch arranged by the Empress in advance has been waiting for them at the gate of the palace.

Su Shi winked at Wang mama. Wang mama understood tacitly and hurriedly stuffed something into the sleeve of the little eunuch. The little eunuch suddenly smiled.

"Su Lao furen, Zhao furen, and two Xiaojies, welcome to our house." The little eunuch led the Nangong family around the palace, and from time to time introduced some palaces with a very polite attitude.

Looking at the familiar and unfamiliar scene in front of her, Nangong Yue couldn't help but think of her own miserable situation in her previous life. Abolished Empress Title, exterminate of an entire family, and betrayal... This series of encounters quickly replayed in her mind, and even the memories were filled with cold despair. Her emotions were ups and downs violently, and hatred could not be concealed in her eyes...until Nangong Zheng awakened her: "Yue Jie'er, what's wrong with you, is it uncomfortable?"

Nangong Yue came back to her senses and found that they had already arrived outside the Fengluan palace. The eunuch had already entered to report.

Nangong Yue's body is stiff and pulls out a smile. She doesn't dare to look at Nangong Zheng. She is afraid that the other party will find the hatred in her eyes. She lowered her head and whispered, "Da Jiejie, I'm ok. It's just my first time to come to the palace. It's just too nervous."

Hearing that, Nangong Zheng gently smiles, "Yue Jie'er, don't be afraid. I heard that Empress niangniang is very kind." Although she said so, she pinched her palms nervously in secret.

Nangong Yue finally adjusted her mood, raised her head and showed a standard smile, "Thanks Da Jiejie."

At this time, there are palace maids to welcome them in. Nangong Yue half lowered her head and followed the others to go in.

Inside the Fengluan Palace, just as before still a magnificent sight, splendorous, majestic and unique. In the palace, an elegant fragrance exudes, so that the smelling person's spirit is refreshed.

"See the Empress Niangniang, Guifei Niangniang, LiuFei Niangniang."

Above the main hall, Empress sits upright, dressed in a purple robe, embroidered with a lifelike phoenix that spreads its wings. And whole person has graceful and luxurious temperament.

"Exemption." The Empress's face is a gentle smile, raised her hand, "give seat."

After everyone was seated, an imperial concubine sitting on the left hand side of the Empress covered her lips and smiled and said, "The Xiaojies in Nangong Mansion are really better-looking than others. Look at these two girls, they look really top-notch." Only saw, She was as beautiful as a pear blossom under the moon, her face was slightly pointed, a pair of willow leaf like eyebrows were finely trimmed, adding a bit of frail posture. Her eyes are watery, just like a lake with clear water, and her body is like a weak willow facing the wind. She is charming.

Nangong Yue quickly took a glance from the corner of her eye. Although she did not recognize other, she also guessed that the other side should be Liu Fei, the biological mother of the Second Prince. She had never seen this Liu Fei in her previous life. Without Xuanhuang Linglong ginseng, Liu Fei died after two years of lingering illness. I was elected as Third Prince's concubine after four years later that. In this life, it seems that Liu Fei has recovered from her illness. As for whether she can live past the two years and eventually change her fate, it is none of her business.

On the right hand side of the Empress, Zhang Guifei chuckled and joked: "Exactly, she is worthy of being a famous and powerful family's Xiaojie. She is not only beautiful but also virtuous and polite. In the future, I don't know who is lucky enough to marry the Xiaojie of Nangong Jia."

This one is a totally different type of beauty from Liu Fei. She is as beautiful as a peony in full bloom, pair of phoenix eyes is slightly raised, and between the eyebrows is a pair of hook people's appearance. Delicate red lips slightly pursed, as if to tempt people to taste. What a charming and gorgeous girl, no wonder the emperor has been doting on her.

This Zhang Guifei is the mother of the Third Prince Han Lingfu, and Nangong Yue can be said to be too familiar. In her previous life, she used to respect this mother-in-law very much. But unexpectedly the other party can also pretend like her baby son and she turned her face in the most ruthless manner.

Coldness flashed in Nangong Yue's eyes, but her face was respectful as usual.

The Empress took Su Shi and chatted for a few words. Zhao Shi also responded from time to time. Only Nangong Yue and Nangong Zheng said nothing, and they were sitting in front of each other.

After a while, there was a sudden noise coming from outside the hall. A Gonggong holding a whisk in his hand came into the hall. He bowed slightly and said, "See the Empress Niangniang, Guifei Niangniang, LiuFei Niangniang. The Eldest Prince, Second Prince, Third Prince and the Fifth Prince came to pay respects. They are waiting outside the hall."

"Let them in." The Empress gave a gentle smile and nodded her head.

On the side, Zhang Guifei and Liu Fei are unable to hide their happiness. These two have been in the palace for many years, not only are the holy's favor never weakened, but also each has a prince.

Then there was little chaotic sound of footsteps, "See Muhou." The voices of the youngsters and boy overlapped neatly, respectful and polite. Afterwards the princes also went to greet their respective Mu Fei separately, "See Mu Fei."

Obviously, there are several voices interlaced together, but Nangong Yue seems to have heard only one person's voice.

Gentle and polite, warm and pleasant to the ear.

He was once allover country known as a modest gentleman, gentle as jade, but who knows that all this is just a mask. This man is fake, vicious, despicable, hypocritical…. all of the ugliest words in the world are not enough to describe him.

In the past life, she used her whole medical skills to fight and took back his dying life back from the hands of Yama. She loved him and respected him. She did everything as if crazy and infatuated with him. She gave advice for him to seize the throne. She gave everything for him, but ends up with a destitute and orphaned!

Nangong Yue couldn't help but raise her head, a familiar and handsome face got her eyes. At this time, he is twelve years old, but only a young and inexperienced youngster.

Han Lingfu, we meet again!

She pinched her palms to prevent the monstrous hatred in her chest from erupting.

Han Lingfu seems to have noticed, frowning to see, but saw the two Xiaojies of Nangong mansion at the same time flustered down their heads. Don't know just now the line of sight came from which one.

Chapter 23: Like at first sight

"Good children, get up." The Empress smiles gently, as if wearing a perfect mask.

When the Fifth prince, who was only four years old, got up and threw himself into the Empress's bosom, his voice was waxy: "Muhou." Pair of dark eyes is full of dependence, holding the empress's waist refusing to let go.

Originally also full of solemn face of the Empress's expression suddenly softened down, eyes full of love doting. She gently stroked the top of the Fifth Prince's hair and took a look at Royal highness, the Eldest Prince, Second Prince and Third Prince standing and said softly, "Fan'er, there are still guests here." With that, she handed Han Lingfan to his old wet nurse.

Han Lingfan, who was held in his arms by the old nanny, looked curiously at the strangers in the hall and his dark eyes turning. Not only he, but also the three princes standing in the center of the hall quietly looked at the two girls of Nangong mansion. To be exact, the Eldest prince and the Second prince, who have grown up, pay more attention to Nangong Zheng, who is very beautiful and has already revealed her delicate appearance. In their eyes, Nangong Yue is just a child.

At this time, Liu Fei suddenly said with a smile: "I saw the Third prince staring at the two girls in Nangong mansion. Did you take a fancy to one of them?"

Seeing that her son was being teased, Zhang Guifei also covered her lips and said, "Well, I think the Eldest Prince and Second Prince have also secretly watched the two Nangong girls for a long time."

Liu Fei is the biological mother of the Second Prince. When she heard this, she immediately hid a sharp edge in her eyebrows. She was about to say something, but she heard the Second Prince's eloquent saying: "Girl Nangong is really beautiful. I think even cousin Jiayue (Biaomei) will lose her one point. I think the "first beauty of Wangdu" will be changed." By Girl Nangong, he naturally refers to Nangong Zheng. And Cousin Jiayue is the daughter of Liu Fei's younger sister and the Pingyang Hou. Pingyang Hou Qu pingrui is the son of today's Emperor's aunt (Gumu). That is the current Emperor's cousin (Biaodi). Because of this origin, Qu Jiayue was deeply loved by Royal family members and was named Princess Mingyue.(JunZhu)

Nangong Yue naturally knew Princess Mingyue. Qu Jiayue was the first beauty in the capital. Since Nangong Zheng entered the Imperial Palace this time, the first beauty of the Wangdu city has been changed as the Second prince said.

The Second Prince was really powerful. In a few words he took the topic away from the marriage of men and women, and turned into a pure appreciation of "beauty".

Su Shi quickly gave two granddaughters a wink. Nangong Zheng and Nangong Yue got up together and saluted the princes: "Chen nu Nangong Zheng (Nangong Yue) has met several princes."

Han Lingfu looked at the two people calmly. Nangong Zheng blushed, thinking that the look that made him pierced just now did not come from her. And Nangong Yue always bowed her head, couldn't see her appearance nor could see her eyes...

Interesting... Han Lingfu's lips curled up with interest.

"Eh?" Han Lingfan, who had been peacefully in the nanny's arms, seemed to have found something new. As soon as his eyes lit up, he suddenly broke away from the nanny's arms and ran to the direction of Nangong Yue.

"Jiejie, you look like the Fairy jiejie beside goddess Guanyin." He pulled Nangong Yue's sleeve and looked up at her. His big eyes were very bright. The dimples on his cheeks were faintly visible. He looked very cute.

Nangong Yue stared blankly at the Fifth prince who was looking at her with excitement, as if a string had been touched in her heart.

At this time in the previous life, she was still seriously ill, so she didn't see the legendary Fifth prince who couldn't even live for ten years old. But didn't expect he would look so cute. She remembers that the Fifth Prince died of cold when he was five years old. If we calculate it according to the present time period, that is to say, there is less than one year left.

Nangong Yue looked at the Fifth Prince in front of her. First, she felt a little unbearable... Then thought of something, a sharp light flashed in her eyes: if the Fifth prince could survive, according to his status as the Empress's legitimate son and the strong forces behind the Empress. Perhaps Han Lingfu would not have had the chance to be the Crown prince in her previous life and she would not have experienced that miserable and short life, and the Nangong family would not have been destroyed once.

Unfortunately... wrong! Nangong Yue suddenly found that there was a trace of abnormal white on the Fifth Prince's face. Could it be that...

Her face changed a little. Taking advantage of other people not paying attention, she grasped the Fifth Prince's cute steamed bun hand with the best speed, and took advantage of the situation to check pulse.

More than enough, but not enough!

Sure enough! The Fifth prince should be poisoned! The dose is very low, but it has been buried for a long time. It seems that he was poisoned by people when he was born…. No, wrong! If it is directly poisoned on the Fifth prince, the drug properties will not be so subtle and difficult to check. This poison should be transferred to the child through the mother's body, so this is the case. Thinking about it this way, the Fifth prince in the previous life must have been poisoned, and his physique became weaker than that of ordinary people, so he was killed by a small wind chill!

This poison is very weird, rare and secretive, so it's no wonder that the imperial doctor didn't detect it.

However, it is not difficult for her! Nangong Yue hooks her lips confidently.

As long as she can save the Fifth Prince, not only can she change the future of the Nangong family and herself, but she can also sell a favor to the Empress, which is really a great deal!

Not far away, the Empress saw Nangong Yue's move with sharp eyes, but only thought that she also liked the Fifth Prince. After all, Nangong Yue was only nine years old now, just ignorant. Who would think to of elsewhere?

Seeing Nangong Yue holding his hand, Han Lingfan's eyes became brighter. He shook Nangong Yue's hand and said in a coquettish way: "Fairy Sister would you like to talk with Fan'er?"

The voice was waxy and the appearance was very vivid. The three dignified women sitting in the hall all laughed, and the others in the hall could not help laughing.

Zhang Guifei half covered her lips and said with a smile, "This Xiaojie of Nangong mansion is really lovely. Even the Fifth prince likes it very much."

Liu Fei also said, "Isn't it? The Fifth Prince said like this, I think this Nangong girl really looks like a fairy girl!"

The Fifth Prince is the son of the Empress. He is young and frail, and has no chance to join the throne battle. Naturally, the two imperial concubines didn't mind saying something nice, which was also a kind gesture to the Empress.

Usually, because of his poor health, the Fifth Prince rarely gets close to people other than the Empress and the wet nurse. He also talks less. Unexpectedly he is so active and lively today.

Looking at the lively appearance of her Royal son, the Empress was very happy indeed, and she was also close to Nangong Yue, "I don't know if Yue girl is also willing?"

Such an intimate name from the Empress is definitely a privilege. Su Shi's eyes couldn't help but brighten when she heard the words, and the expression looking at Nangong Yue also became softer. Even Nangong Zheng on the side looked at Nangong Yue with some envy. But Zhao Shi's seemingly calm eyes had unwillingness hidden in them. Unexpectedly, today's limelight was all taken away by this Nangong Yue little hoof.

"Chen nu also likes the Fifth Prince very much and she is extremely willing." Nangong Yue smiled and saluted the Empress. Originally her cute and charming face with this smile added three points of bright beauty.

Notes:

father's sister – Gumu

JunZhu - Ist rank princess, commandary princess

Hou is Marquis title

[]Empress is calling Nangong Yue with Yato, which is a girl. Yue yato - Yue girl

Collision

The Empress nodded with relief on her face and said with a smile, "good child, don't be too polite. Come sit down."

As soon as the words fell, the Fifth Prince couldn't wait to pull Nangong Yue to sit down. A sharp-eyed palace maid swiftly put a chair beside Nangong Yue and asked her to sit down.

The lovely appearance of the Fifth prince once again amused everyone in the hall. Seeing everyone laughing at themselves, the fifth prince couldn't help but blush.

He whispered in Nangong Yue's ear: "Jiejie, am I very funny?" Small face is full of entanglement, seeing this Nangong Yue can't help but want to pinch his face.

Holding back the smile, Nangong Yue also whispered: "no, everyone thinks you are very cute."

The Fifth prince nodded ignorantly, and then asked, "jiejie, what's your name?"

Nangong Yue looked at the small face of the fifth prince, her eyes could not help being soft. Maybe she hated Han Lingfu and hated this ugly and sinister royal family. But she couldn't hate the small person in front of her. In a daze, she heard herself say: "Nangong Yue, my name is Nangong Yue."

Yes, that's right. Her name is Nangong Yue. Nangong Yue who having an irreconcilable enmity with this dynasty and with Han lingfu.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, restrained her almost out of control emotions as quickly as possible, and chatted with the fifth prince casually.

After the First prince, Second prince and Third prince gave the Empress Qingguoan[2] (greets), they all retired, leaving only the fifth prince to continue to nest beside Nangong Yue.

The Mama next to the Empress suddenly whispered some words in the Empress's ear. The Empress curled her lips slightly and said, "A few days ago, the Nangong family offered valuable treasure and made a meritorious contribution. It can be seen that they are loyal and devoted to the imperial dynasty. The Emperor is very pleased and specially orders Bengong to take advantage of this opportunity to give a reward."

While they were talking, a row of palace maids came in each carrying red silk-covered discs or mahogany boxes, standing behind Su Shi and others. Su Shi and others immediately got up and bowed down: "Thank the Empress niangniang."

The Empress nodded modestly, "Get up."

On the side Zhang Guifei's eyes flashed a sharp light, which seemed to envy: "I heard that this treasure is called xuanhuang Linglong ginseng. It's indeed a rare treasure! Liu Fei meimei was originally infected with a strange disease and her health was not very good. The Emperor rewards this elixir to meimei. After taking it, meimei recovered better within a few days." With that, she sighed, "Only a meimei who is so favored can have such a good blessing."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fei frowned slightly, and Zhang Guifei clearly wanted to provoke her relationship with the Empress.

"Things are for people to use. No matter how precious they are, they can't be worth their health. Liu fei was not in good health. The Emperor gave xuanhuang Linglong ginseng to the guifei. Zhang Guifei should not be envious. If you feel unwell, the emperor will do the same."

Zhang Guifei's words were broken by the Empress's few words. Liu Fei's expression also softened, but there was a trace of disdain hidden between her eyes. In this way, Zhang Guifei is not easy to say anything. The atmosphere is slightly stiff, only the fifth Prince doesn't care, still speaking childish words.

Su Shi and others did not dare to come out of the atmosphere. How dare others interfere in the struggle between imperial concubines.

In the end, Liu Fei broke the deadlock. She smiled slightly, and the dark light of Dan Kou[2] on her fingertips, "Speaking of it, Bengong really wanted to thank XuanHuang Linglong ginseng of Nangong Mansion. If it weren't for that ginseng, Bengong's body wouldn't heal so fast."

"It's Chen fu's honor to be able to help Liu Fei Niangniang" Su Shi said humbly, and then listened to Nangong Yue proudly saying in a childish tone: "Back to Niangniang, That's natural. According to Chen nu's maternal grandfather, XuanHuang Linglong ginseng is a rare elixir in the world. Legend has it that as long as a person has a breath, he can be brought back to life."

Su Shi glanced at Nangong Yue with some displeasure and felt that she did not know the occasion.

On the contrary, the Empress, as if thinking moved her eyebrows slightly and asked with a subtle: "Yue girl, your maternal grandfather is the genius doctor Lin Jingchen?"

The genius doctor Lin Jingchen is well-known in the world and there is no trace all year around, which means that it is difficult for people to seek medical treatment. There is another thing that people rarely know. Lin Jingchen's only daughter married into the Nangong family. And the Empress even investigated this in advance. Obviously she was very scheming, not as hopeless as she showed.

That's good. Nangong Yue smiled slightly. If the Empress is too useless, she can save the fifth prince this time, but she can't save the next time. How can she expect them to become the opponents of Han lingfu.

"Yes!" She replied respectfully. It was for the Empress to know the identity of her maternal grandfather so that she could have a chance to treat the fifth prince. That's why she deliberately said that at the risk of angering Su Shi.

The Empress didn't seem to care and said casually, "Yue girl, it's hard for you and Fan'er to get along. How about you guys going to the imperial garden together?" Then she looked at the fifth prince, "Fan'er, what do you think?"

Nangong Yue hasn't answered yet, the Fifth prince has already jumped up excitedly, "good, good, jiejie, let's go out and play together."

Seeing the look of expectation on the Fifth Prince, Nangong Yue smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Su Shi was naturally happy that her granddaughter was favored by the royal family, and gave Nangong Yue a look, indicating that she should be careful.

Led by the fifth Prince and accompanied by two mamas, the four of them soon came to the imperial garden. The fifth Prince kept introducing the scenery and flowers to Nangong Yue. The atmosphere was very pleasant.

Nangong Yue stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar Imperial Garden blankly and couldn't help but be in trance.

In her previous life, she preferred orchids. Han Lingfu planted orchids all over the imperial garden and collected almost all orchid species in the world... She thought he really loved her, but didn't know that the other party was not for her, but his Bai beauty.

In the end, the whole garden of orchids was also destroyed by her. When she learned that his true love was not her, when she learned that the Nangong family had been wiped out, there were three hundred and twenty-eight people from all over the clan, none of them were spared. Some were beheaded on the spot, some were beheaded after being paraded in the street, and some were executed by Ling Chi (death by thousand cuts). The original beautiful Nangong Mansion was left with an empty shell and an abandoned empress.

Everyone sighs that the things in the world are inconstant.

Nangong Yue's expression was slightly trance. At this moment, a palace maid suddenly came out from nowhere, holding a watering pot in her hand, and slammed on Nangong Yue... Before Nangong Yue recovered she heard Li mama's angry rebuke, the palace maid's begging for mercy and her skirt, which had got wet in most of the places.

"Useless guy, clumsy, don't pack things up and roll down." Li mama scolded the palace maid while winking at the palace maid to get out of sight of Nangong Yue and the Fifth prince.

"Sorry, sorry, Slave didn't mean it." The Palace maid begged for mercy while hurriedly cleaning up the debris.

"Girl Nangong, shall the old slave take you to change your clothes?" Another Wen mama asked respectfully to Nangong Yue.

Glancing helplessly at the wet skirt, Nangong Yue had to say, "I have a troubled mama."

"Please follow the old slave."

Notes:

Chen fu – chen is subject, fu is for married woman.

[2] wishes good health and fortune to elders.

[3]finger tip ornaments

Notes:

chen nu: female subject.

Waizufu: maternal grandfather.

Bengong ; refers to I in imperial family

Fetal poison

All the way around, Nangong Yue looked at Wen momo who was leading the way. After living in the palace for more than ten years in the previous life, how could she not know where this way is leading? The thoughts of "that person" were already clearly revealed, just as she wished.

The final destination was indeed the side hall of the Empress's resting palace. A palace maid had already prepared new clothes and waited inside, and said respectfully: "Xiaojie, please go to the inner room to change clothes."

"Thanks" Nangong Yue nodded and took the clothes and went behind the screen in the inner room to change clothes.

It is a set of weaved silk palace clothes, on coral red plain cloth a hundred butterflies on flowers embroidered in gold. The embroidery is refined and complicated, which is not ordinary products at glance.

Nangong Yue came out after changing her clothes and saw the Empress as expected.

"Pay respects to the Empress niangniang"

Hearing the sound, Empress, who had sat quietly on the luohan, turned her head and looked at Nangong Yue with a smile. "Yue girl is really a natural beauty, with such a clear and attractive style definitely will become a stunning beauty when grows up." The Empress looked at Nangong Yue carefully and found that this girl's manners were extremely standard. Every move was like a ruler's stroke, just like the one trained in the palace. In contrast, although the Eldest girl of the Nangong family has done standard manners, they are far less perfect than this girl. There is a sense of natural and dignity in her respect.

Nangong Yue timely put on a shy appearance: "Empress niangniang absurdly praised."

The Empress took Nangong Yue's little hand, stroked it kindly, and said: "Yue girl, do you know where your Wai zufu is now?"

Nangong Yue shook her head and said innocently: "Chen nu doesn't know. My Wai zufu travels all year round and his whereabouts are erratic. Chen nu hasn't seen Wai Zufu for a long time!" She said, there was a deep longing in her eyes.

The Empress showed a trace of regret and did not speak for a while.

"Empress niangniang, are you for the Fifth Prince?"

The Empress was taken aback, but when she raised her head to see Nangong Yue looking at herself seriously. She nodded instinctively, and then found that she had lost her self-control and smiled helplessly.

"Yes, Fan'er has been weak since he was born. He often gets sick. Countless famous doctors had seen and treated all the world's miracle medicines, but he didn't get better. Originally, Bengong wanted to ask your Wai Zufu to treat Fan'er, but unexpectedly, even you don't know his whereabouts." Her voice is full of regret and loss. At this time, she has shed the gorgeous appearance and identity framework of the Empress, just like an ordinary mother who is worried about her son's health.

Seeing her look like this, Nangong Yue was also a little sighed. In previous life, when the Fifth prince died of illness, she heard that the Empress had cried for three days and three nights, and the whole person seemed to be ten years old. In order to comfort the Empress, the Emperor at the time ordered the whole country to mourn.

When one enters the deep palace, in spite of oneself, all are poor women.

Thinking of this, Nangong Yue felt ironic in her heart, but she softened her voice: "Empress Niangniang, Chen nu used to study medicine with her Wai Zufu, and she knows little medical skills. And Fifth prince's illness, Chen nu had seen similar cases in her Wai zufu's medical notes."

"Are you sure?" the Empress asked anxiously.

Nangong Yue nodded, but only told half of the truth, and said nothing about the poisoning: "As far as Chen nu knows, the case was a pregnant woman who gave birth to a girl baby prematurely at seven months. Because of this, the baby girl had a weak heart and lung, deficiency of Qi and blood. She has been weak and sick since childhood. She not only had night sweats, nightmares, red tongue and other symptoms, but also had chest pain and cough blood once a month, which became more and more serious and painful every time..."

Every time Nangong Yue said a symptom, the Empress's face became more hardened and she murmured, "It's all because Bengong hadn't taken care of herself. When Bengong was pregnant accidentally caught a cold in the seventh month. The Royal Prince came to this world ahead of time, and almost failed to save him. Although Bengong took good care of him and didn't dare to be a little bit careless, the Royal Prince was still weak and sickly since he was young, and his health is getting weaker and weaker year after year..." As she said that, she clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost got into her skin.

In this deep palace, a wrong step is fatal.

Nangong Yue knew this point best.

After a while, the Empress calmed down and said, "Then...can it be cured?" There was a trace of eagerness and tension in her eyes.

Nangong Yue nodded quickly: "If my Wai zufu takes the task, it should be cured. Please give Chen nu some time. Chen nu will try to contact my Wai zufu."

"Great." The eyes of the Empress lit up in an instant, and clenched Nangong Yue's little hand: "Yue girl, can you promise Bengong one thing?"

"Empress niangniang, please say."

"Remember, this matter cannot be spread!"

Hearing that, Nangong Yue saluted respectfully and said sincerely: "Empress niangniang Please rest assured, chen nu will not tell others."

"Good,good,good!"

The Empress was overjoyed, and the color of joy on her face was clearly visible. But she soon returned to normal and waved. Wen mama immediately took a small box and opened the lid of the box.

The Empress took out a gold and jade inlaid jewelry bracelet from it and put it on Nangong Yue personally. She praised: "Yue girl is really beautiful. Go ahead; Fan'er is still waiting for you in the imperial garden." After that, she called Wen mama and asked her to take Nangong Yue back to the imperial garden.

Before leaving, the Empress's lips murmured and there was no sound, but Nangong Yue saw clearly. She was saying: Remember today's words!

When Wen mama led Nangong Yue to the imperial garden again, she found that the Fifth Prince and Li momo were no longer there. Instead, Third Prince Han Lingfu was picking a large snow orchid in his hand and playing with it.

Nangong Yue was shocked. She took a deep breath and pressed down her heart which seemed to be about to jump out of her chest. She did not dare to show any abnormality, and tried to show how a boudoir young girl should be shy and reserved, and made a blessing salute: "Pay respects to the Third Prince." Wen mama also bowed at the same time.

"No need to be polite." Han Lingfu looked at the girl in front of him with interest. No, this was just a little girl. He didn't have any affection between men and women for her, but he was a little curious when he thought of the piercing gaze in Fengluan Palace. "Nangong girl, Fifth brother said that he would give you a gift, and returned to Fengluan Palace early. It just happens that this prince is here, so entrust Benwang to pass the message to you. "

Looking at the opponent's smart face, Nangong Yue exhausted all her energy to restrain her high emotions, and said in a stiff voice: "Thanks for your trouble, Your Highness. Then Chen nu will retire first."

Who would think that the other party righteously said: "That's not good. If you left when the fifth brother comes back later, wouldn't think that Benwang has failed him?" After a pause, he said jokingly, "Nangong girl, Don't seem to want to see Benwang?"

Suppressing the surging emotion in her heart, Nangong Yue pulled out a smile and pretended to be relaxed and said: "Where, Chen nu has entered the Palace for the first time and just a little nervous. Besides, your highness is the son of the true dragon with a compelling aura and extraordinary bearing. So, Chen nu didn't dare to look directly."

That's a very nice thing to say. Han Lingfu raised his eyebrows slightly, half-squinted his eyes and stared at Nangong Yue, "Oh? Is Benwang really that good?"

Bees

The smile on Nangong Yue's face stagnated. Suddenly she glanced at the blue daylilies on the side, and the big snow orchid in the other's hands, and thought that there seemed to be red-heart flowers in the place just passed by. A certain idea flashed in her heart and the smile on her face became more brilliant. "Yes, Chennu have heard that your royal highness is very handsome and excellent in both civil and martial arts before. Today, I can see that it is really true!" She said, pretending to be both reverent and shy, pinched off a piece of blue daylily, and then took a step back embarrassedly, turned around and pulled another red cored flower.

Han lingfu seemed to smile, and always felt that the little girl was insincere, "Oh? It turns out that the fame of Bengong is so great... "

Nangong Yue secretly kneaded the blue daylilies and red cored flowers in her hands together. Strangely, when the blue grass juice and the red flower juice merged together, it turned into a transparent color. Then, she turned around abruptly and hit Han Lingfu's right arm with a "thump". Her right hand also "accidentally" helped the other party's cuff. Then, she stroked the snow orchid in his hand with her left hand and stained the pollen on his right sleeve.

Han lingfu also subconsciously went to help her, but she had already jumped away like a frightened rabbit, bowed her head, and apologized like a child who had made a mistake: "I'm sorry, your highness, I'm sorry. Chen nu didn't mean to offend your highness."

Seeing her panicked appearance, Han Lingfu suddenly felt boring, and felt that she seemed to be no different from the other boudoir Xiaojie. Maybe she is just trying to get his attention... At such a young age, the scheming mind is so heavy. Thinking of this, he felt even less interested, and said lightly: "Nothing."

Hearing this, Nangong Yue showed a sigh of relief, and then said, "Thanks your highness for your forgiveness. If Chennu didn't go back, my grandmother and elder aunt will worry. Please allow Chennu to withdraw. "After saying that, she did not give the other party a chance to speak. She looked at Wen mama who is a few steps away. "Wen mama, please send me back to Fengluan palace to meet together with my grandmother."

Her words were more reasonable, and Han Lingfu also lost interest in her and said casually: "Go ahead."

"Thanks Your highness."

After Nangong Yue gave a salute, she hurriedly left with Wen mama… After walking more than a dozen meters, she turned her head and looked in a certain direction, only to see a group of dense "dark clouds" flying from the distance. Although at this distance, she could not hear the sound at all, but she felt that the frightening "buzzing" sound seemed to reverberate in her ears.

Really look forward to it. Nangong Yue calmly continued to walk forward with Wen mama, but it is a pity that she couldn't see Han Lingfu's embarrassed appearance in place.

Just at this time, a little familiar male voice suddenly heard and at the same time, a thin blue silhouette jumped out of a cluster of moth orchids, "Wen mama, why are you here?" Only to see a youngster dressed in blue brocade, with a jewel inlaid gold edged blue belt around his waist. His face was so handsome that he was not like a mortal, and his face was full of excitement.

Wen mama was startled at first. After seeing the person who came, she was relieved, "Your Highness Shizi, actually it's you."

Nangong Yue's face is much uglier than that of Wen mama. It's really a ghost, actually met this evil star here.

Yes, this unexpected Cheng Yaojin is the Zhennan Wang Shizi, Xiao Yi.

Tn note: Cheng Yaojin is general in history, but he has nick name as hunshi devil. It is a metaphor for people who disrupt the world and bring serious disasters to people. Sometimes it also refers to the children of wealthy and powerful people who eat, drink and play all day long.

Xiao Yi smilingly looked at Nangong Yue, who was trying to hide her body behind Wen mama, and said casually, "It's Ben Shizi. His Highness Fifth Prince is not very well. Why are you still here? "

Wen mama's complexion changed drastically and she glanced at Nangong Yue with some embarrassment. Upon seeing this, Xiao Yi said intimately: "Wen mama, are you taking this xiaojie to Fengluan Palace? I'll show her the way. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

After Wen mama struggling for a while, she finally couldn't help but feel worried. She quickly turned to Nangong Yue and said, "Nangong girl, the old slave will leave first." Although she was not young, her skill was obviously very agile, and she soon disappeared.

Nangong Yue lowered her head halfway. She didn't dare to let Xiao Yi see her face. She was trying to find an excuse to leave, but saw that Xiao Yi put her face in front of her with an expression of "caught you".

"Stinky girl, meet again!" Xiao Yi kept talking complacently, "Last time I saw you, you didn't look like an ordinary girl. It turns out that you are the girl of the Nangong family... No, it doesn't mean that the young lady of Nangong family first gate doesn't go out and second gate is not stepped[1], but you sneak out!"

Nangong Yue's mouth was stiff. She simply raised her face and said with a calm smile, "Your Highness Shizi, I don't know what you are talking about. Afraid you have admitted the wrong person."

"Stinky girl, you still want to cheat me..." Xiao Yi wanted to argue with Nangong Yue, but soon changed his mind, "Forget it, it doesn't matter. The point is, "he whispered said mysteriously," That trick just now. That's amazing. How did you do it? Tell me!"

The smile on Nangong Yue's face froze for a moment. Just as she was about to pass it vaguely, she heard a slightly alarmed voice of Han lingfu from behind: "Come on! Come on!... There are bees!" Mixed with each other's messy footsteps sound.

Soon, a group of imperial bodyguards arrived after hearing the noise , and the Royal Garden fell into a melee rarely seen in a hundred years.

Nangong Yue almost laughed. The mixture of blue daylilies, red cored flower and snow orchid will produce an unparalleled fragrance. For people, it is just a light smell, but for bees, it is like a dog smelling meat, which has a very magical and strong attraction. Han lingfu suffered a lot this time.

Although she was gloating in her heart, Nangong Yue didn't dare to really laugh, pretending to walk forward casually, "I don't know what His Highness Shizi is talking about? I clearly didn't do anything."

Xiao Yi chased after her and pointed to his own eyes and said: "hehe, don't try to hide from Ben Shizi's eyes. Ben Shizi is a master of pranksters. Just think about it with your toes and you'll know what's going on[2]." The more he said, the more excited he became, "Don't worry, since we are the same kind of people, Ben Shizi will not betray you. Besides, I also don't like to see that Han LingFu for a long time, pretending to be a hypocrite. Come on, tell me how did you recruit the bees just now? "

At first, he thought it would be boring to follow his father Wang to enter the capital to face the saint, but he did not expect to encounter such an interesting thing when enter the palace. Hehe, that thing that can attract bees is really fun. If he can learn it, he can see who is unhappy and ask bees to sting them in the future!

This thought made him very excited, but saw Nangong Yue suddenly pointing to the rear and saying: "Ah! The bees are flying here!"

He turned his head intuitively, but found that the rear was absolutely empty. There were no bees... Bad, he hurley to turn around, only to see that smelly girl had disappeared.

Notes:

The old saying that the door does not go out and the door does not step is actually a kind of family etiquette in ancient times, teaching people to abide by the rules and etiquette and not to go outside and cause trouble. In the past, families with better family conditions were usually courtyard houses or a large yard at home, and then the yard had to be divided into an inner house and an outer house. In the inner house, the family members were usually accommodated. In ancient times, chastity and the distinction between men and women were very important. In order to facilitate life and observe etiquette, people would build a dangling flower door to separate the inner and outer houses. Male servants and guests generally cannot enter the living quarters of the inner house female family through the dangling door. Setting up a screen door makes it difficult for the man outside to take a look at the woman in the house.

[2]: it means that this question is too simple to think about. You can understand it with body organs like toes. Just a metaphor.

Home

It's fast enough! Xiao Yi was very angry and pulled out a lot of blue daylilies, but soon laughed again, "It's rare to have a good show. So let's watch the show without any delay." As he said, he bounced and run towards Han Lingfu and the guards who were fighting…

Seeing him go far away, Nangong Yue walked out of a bunch of hyacinths. She was relieved, but she couldn't be happy. At first, it was so pleasant to have successfully teased Han Lingfu. But her rarely done bad thing was discovered by someone. Moreover, this person was still Xiao Yi!

She could not help but compare Xiao Yi's cruel and cold-blooded appearance of the former life with the image of a dandy now, and she was speechless.

Hope not to see you again.

She thought in silence and went straight on. She was so familiar with the palace that she did not need to be led by others. She went back to fengluan hall along the familiar path.

Just outside the hall, she met the fifth prince who planned to go out, "Yue jiejie, I brought you a gift." He put a white jade pendant about the size of a baby's fist into Nangong Yue's hand. His manner still looked lively, unlike Xiao Yi said.

As if to prove what she was thinking in her heart, Wen momo also came over, and looked at Nangong Yue a little nervously. Seeing that she was safe, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Nangong girl, don't be surprised. Xiao Shizi just like pranks, but it's not malicious."

Of course, Nangong Yue didn't intend to cause trouble for the other party, and said with a smile, "I'm fine, momo bothered."

The Fifth Prince looked suspiciously at Nangong Yue and Wen mama. He were about to say something. At this time, Su Shi, Zhao shi and Nangong Cheng came out under the guidance of Li mama.

Looking at the finely weaved silk palace clothes on Nangong Yue, Su Shi and others are couldn't hide their surprise. Without waiting for them to speak, Wen mama quickly explained; "Su Lao Furen, its palace maid's recklessness that made Nangong girl's clothes wet. Niangniang specially ordered the old slave to change Xiaojie clothes."

"Thank so much for Niangniang's grace." Su Shi saluted very politely.

"Yue jiejie, you must come to see me again." The fifth prince reluctantly bid farewell to Nangong Yue, and the expressions of the viewers were different.

"Your Highness, Chennu will definitely come to see His Royal Highness again when she has the opportunity."

Wen mama personally sent the four of the Su Shi to the gate of the palace. Su Shi thanked her neither humble nor arrogant: "Thank Mama for sending us out of the palace, Troubled you."

Wen mama looked at Nangong Yue and said with a smile: "This is the order of the Empress niangniang. The old slave just did it. Su lao furen, the empress niangniang is very fond of San Guiniang and hopes to come to the palace more often in the future." This last sentence is absolutely a great honor.

A subtle light flashed in Su Shi's eyes, and she smiled and agreed: "Thank niangning's loves for Yue jie'er, the old woman knows."

Wen Mama satisfied and nodded, "the old slave will go to report his life first."

"Mama, go slowly."

After Wen Mama left, Su Shi and Zhao Shi looked at Nangong Yue carefully. They were surprised.

The finely weaved silk palace dress on Nangong Yue's body should be made of weaved silk brocade tribute from Jincheng. And the gold and pearls inlaid jade bracelet on her right wrist is obviously newly added. The pearls on the bracelet are all the size of a thumb and are the same size. The luster is bright and round, and it is unusually luxurious. It is obviously the jewelry in the palace.

"Yue Jie'er, is this a gift from the Empress?" Su Shi couldn't suppress the excitement in her heart. While Zhao Shi had a stiff face, she really didn't understand how Yue Jie'er, who didn't know anything, got the Empress's favor.

Nangong Yue nodded, not pleased or pampers, with sense of propriety.

Nangong Cheng looks at Nangong Yue enviously, but her eyes are slightly complicated, but she quickly adjusts her mentality. Teacher Fang said that only by being strong can we be fearless. She said with a smile: "Congratulations to meimei for being favored by the Empress."

Su Shi was very satisfied with the two sisters' reaction. Her muddy eyes brightened, and her face also brought some smile. She even forgot Nangong Yue's disrespect. She was very happy: Cheng Jie'er has always been good. However, Yue Jie'er really began to grow up. She could get the favor of the Empress and the Fifth prince. It seems that she has to change her attitude towards her.

Return trip was lot of travel-worn, unlike the nervousness on going. Su shi whole way has a content face.

Entering the palace this time is a worthwhile trip. It seems that the day when the Nangong family will recover is just around the corner.

By the time they returned to Nangong Mansion, it was already too late.

The four of them couldn't hide their tiredness, so Su Shi asked everyone to go back to their yards early to rest.

After Nangong Yue thanked her grandmother, she didn't return to Mozhu yuan, but went to Lin Shi's Qianyun yuan. This time her trip to palace, afraid that her mother and brother were very worried.

Unexpectedly, her father Nangong Mu was also there.

Seeing the return of Nangong Yue, Lin Shi got up excitedly. Her face was full of excitement and worry. Nangong Mu on the side also seemed to relax. He breathed out a breath and carried his hand behind his back. He was elegant.

Nangong Xin rushed over to her directly and hugged her: "meimei, you are finally back!" After saying that, he let go of Nangong Yue, and looked around worriedly, "Fortunately, there are arms and legs." He patted his chest with a dangerous expression, "meimei, I heard Baozhu and Ruizhu chatting today, saying that the imperial palace is a place where people can eat people without spitting out bones. I'm really worried about! You will never again. Have you gone to the palace, okay?" Baozhu and Ruizhu are third-class maids of Qianyun courtyard.

Tn Note:Utterly destroy someone

"Gege, I'm back." Nangong Yue was confined in her brother's arms, and her heart warmed. It feels so good to be waited for and loved by others! Because I once lost it, I cherish it now. She had missed this feeling for a long time...Thinking of her past life, she was moved and complicated. This imperial palace is indeed a place where people can eat people without spitting out bones. She didn't want to enter that ghost place anymore, it's a pity that some things are not what she wants, she can do it!

But Lin Shi's face sank, and felt that these servant girls need to be well managed. The imperial palace is not to discuss casually. If the son spreads this word, isn't it... She made up her mind that when her daughter left, she would admonish her son.

After a long time, Nangong Xin didn't let go of Nangong Yue. Lin shi could only helplessly say, "Xin Ge'er, let go of your meimei. Yue Jie'er, must you be hungry? Mother has prepared some food for you."

"Yue Jie'er" Nangong Mu said with a light smile, "your mother and your gege didn't eat in order to wait for you. Let's eat together."

The one who loves herself most is her mother and brother. Nangong Yue obsessively looked at the three-point similar faces of her mother and brother, and nodded vigorously. She didn't know how to describe her mood at this time. The joy and bitterness that she had lost something and found again, she was drowned in an instant. It seems …..happy as if suffocating...

The dishes prepared were all Nangong Yue's favorites. During the dinner, Lin shi and Nangong Xin kept picking up dishes for Nangong Yue. After a meal, they were happy.

Tn note:

su shi and others are saluting is blessing salute

Reward

After the maids removed the dishes and chopsticks, Nangong Yue told her experience in the palace today. As for the treatment of the Fifth Prince, she only evasively said that the Empress wanted to ask her Wai zufu to try.

According to the logic, it should be a happy thing for his daughter to get Empress's favor, but Nangong Mu frowned slightly, not knowing what he was thinking. In contrast, Lin Shi was obviously very happy and more confident in her father, and said excitedly: "Yue Jie'er, with your Wai zufu maternal grandfather's medical skills, he will definitely be able to heal the Fifth prince. Although your Wai zufu's whereabouts have been erratic in recent years, your jiujiu(maternal uncle) must have a way to find your Wai zufu. Yue Jie'er, you can rest assured, mother must find a way to invite your Wai zufu to the capital..."

"Great!" Nangong Yue clapped her hands together happily, showing a look of expectation, "When Wai zufu comes, Yue'er can consult his old man about medical skills." Nangong Yue's expectation is not pretending. In previous life, she lived in her Wai zufu's house for several years. It can be said that her Wai zufu was the person who loved her most since her mother left.

"Yue Jie'er" Nangong Mu said suddenly and solemnly: "Since the Empress niangniang tells you not to mention this to others, except for dad and your mother, you have to hide this matter. This involves the imperial family, where the water is very deep. If anything happens to it, it might turn a good thing into a bad thing..."

Although he spoke with reprimands and warnings, there was concern underneath.

Every time see such a father, Nangong Yue feels very uncomfortable. If it were not for worry her mother, she would have already exploded. Heh, man is the most fickle. When you are good, you will pretend to be affectionate; when feelings are weak, they turn their faces and refuse to recognize people and are absolutely ruthless! ...Counting the days, "that woman" should be coming soon too.

Her heart was raging like waves, but on the outside she was calm as usual, "Yue'er knows."

Nangong Xin was listening to them, watching his sister for a while and his father for a while. He was confused. Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he couldn't help raising his hand: "Meimei, don't worry, I will never tell anyone!"

"gege, of course I believe you." Nangong Yue said with a smile, and then made a mysterious expression, "Gege, I brought you a gift from the palace!"

"Really!" Nangong Xin's eyes lit up, his expression very excited.

"..." When Lin Shi heard the words, she wanted to say stop and wanting to say that the things that the Empress niangniang bestow things cannot be given away. If it is seen by others, fear that it will be a crime of disrespect to the royal family. However, Nangong Yue took out a pink embroidered pouch from her arms. After loosening the drawstring, a delicate rose pastry appeared in front of them, but the pastry outside was slightly cracked.

Lin Shi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Nangong Yue pulled the kerchief towards her brother and deliberately lowered her voice and said, "Gege, I secretly took this from the dessert given by the Empress. You must not tell anyone. I only took one for you."

"Yes." Nangong Xin nodded hurriedly, "Meimei, you are so kind! You are the best meimei! I will definitely not tell anyone." As he said, he picked up the piece of rose cake, took a bite, and squinted intoxicated...The cute expression amused the family.

After chatting with her parents and brother for a while, Nangong Yue returned to Mozhuyuan to rest.

Since there was enough rest the day before, Nangong Yue ate breakfast early the next day, and went to Rongan tang with her parents and brother to greet Su Shi.

At this time, it was just dawn. According to the usual practice, they came early. But today the other branch houses seem to have a consensus, and they all came to RonganTang early. It was just a short time, and RonganTang was full of people.

Everyone knows that the Su Shi had received the Empress Niangniang's reward yesterday. Probably today part of rewards will be allocated to each branch house. Their guess is correct. Su Shi had long ordered the maids and pozi to bring in reward boxes.

Su Shi wearing a new turmeric colored with lotus pattern embroidered satin jacket, a red gold-sprayed satin skirt. Holding a Buddha beads, at first glance it seems to be the same as usual but then it looks more energetic than usual.

Looking at the reward boxes, Huang Shi was jealous and couldn't help saying: "Mother, is this the rewards of the Empress Niangniang from yesterday? Daughter-in-law has been married to Nangong house for ten years. This is the first time I have had the honor to see the Imperial Gift..."

She wanted to keep talking, but was frightened by Su Shi's eyes.

Su Shi watched the crowd and simply recounted yesterday's experience: "Yesterday, thanks to the caring of the Emperor and the Empress, I went into the palace along with Zhao Shi, Cheng Jie'er and Yue Jie'er. The Empress said that the Emperor thinks my Nangong family's contribution of treasure is meritorious, which shows loyalty to the court. Emperor's dragon face greatly pleased and rewarded few things..."

After that, Su Shi quickly distributed rewards to each house. Huang Shi immediately beaming with joy and Nangong Lin wanted to open the box now and see what was there.

Zhao Shi swept everyone's expressions one by one, and finally stopped on Nangong Yue's indifferent little face, can't help but think of what she saw and heard yesterday. A trace of unwillingness flashed in Zhao Shi's eyes, and then she smiled gently and said to Nangong Yue: "Yue Jie'er, thanks to the love of the Empress Niangniang, she has given a lot of rewards. You have to keep the jewelry safe that the Niangniang gave you yesterday. You can't lose the Niangniang rewarded things."

These words sounded like aunt's kind reminder to her niece, but Nangong Yue sneered to herself: Eldest Aunt is really a good calculation! Not to mention that the Empress Niangniang only rewarded her. Deliberately using vague words to make people mistakenly think that eldest Tangjie Nangong Cheng was also rewarded by the Empress along with her equally. When others hear this, they will only think that she drenched in the light of the family to be rewarded!

But I couldn't say it specifically; I was the only one who received the Empress's special reward!

As expected, Zhao Shi's goal was achieved. All of a sudden, the enviable eyes of Huang Shi and Nangong Lin from Sanfang focused on Nangong Yue and Nangong Cheng. And more of them were jealous and unwilling. Nangong Cheng is Di eldest daughter of the Zhangfang. It's natural for her to receive some certain honors, but Nangong Yue...

Nangong Lin stared at Nangong Yue fiercely. Damn it, if it wasn't for the damn Xuanhuang Linglong ginseng, Grandmother would not take her into the palace, but me! Damn, why doesn't she get sick for a while?!

"Third Jiejie is really lucky to be able to enter the palace with Grandmother and get a reward from the Empress Niangniang. Meimei can't ask for it!" Nangong Lin glanced at the weak and timid Zhangfang's Shu daughter Nangong Yan and deliberately said "Second Jiejie, don't you think?" Although she spoke briskly, she had a slight smile on her face, but the jealousy in her words was clear to anyone with a discerning eye.

Nangong Yan glanced at the crowd timidly, shrank, but said nothing.

However, Huang Shi is not willing to let the matters rest. She said with a sneer, "Yue Jie'er is really having a great blessing! I don't know when our Lin Jie'er will have such a good fortune!" In the words, it is obvious that she is very dissatisfied with Su Shi's partiality for legitimate (Di)!

Biao Gu( cousin aunt)

Hearing this, Su Shi frowned, a trace of anger filled her eyes, and her tone became heavy: "Huang shi, you blame me by saying these words?!"

"Mother, how could it possible!" Nangong Zhi hurriedly out to smooth the things and gave his wife a "quick stop" wink, "Mother, you have always been the most fair person."

Seeing Su Shi's anger, Huang Shi who was strong in outside and weak in inside, did not dare to make trouble again.

Looking at the sons, daughter-in-laws, grandsons and granddaughters in the house, Su Shi spoke again without any anger and prestige: "This time entered the palace; Emperor praised my Nangong family's contribution of offering treasure. This is the contribution of Lin Shi and Yue Jie'er and the merits are naturally rewarded. Is my grandmother unfair?! "

The room was completely quiet now, and the atmosphere became rigid.

Nangong Zhi hurriedly said again: "Just, of course mother is just!"

Originally, men like him didn't value the rewards. They only want that the Nangong family could once again stand firm in the Wangdu capital. But unexpectedly these deep inner house women quarrels like this... He dissatisfiedly glare at his wife and daughter.

Everyone in the room remained silent, but their minds did everything possible.

At this time, the maid Dong'er came in anxiously, and she got lucky and reported: "Report to lao Furen, Su Biao guniang is here."

"Counting the time, Ping Jie'er should also be here." There was a hint of joy on Su Shi's face. She had long received a letter from her younger brother and know that her younger brother's eldest daughter Su Qingping will come to Wangdu today to celebrate her birthday, "Bring her in." Su Shi's younger brother is a local county magistrate and cannot leave the place at will. Su Shi's birthday is approaching, he specifically asked his daughter to congratulate on Su Shi's birthday.

Ping Jie'er!? These three words seemed to have been exploded in Nangong Yue's mind. At this time in her previous life, she was still recuperating, so she was not sure about the details of many things, only knew that Su Shi have a niece who came to the mansion to congratulate Su Shi's birthday. But unexpectedly this stay only later never left... Later, she had illicit sexual relation with her dad. Her mother was already heartbroken because of her brother's drowning, but her dad gave her a fatal blow. Mother was overwhelmed and gradually became insane... But Su Qingping as result, she attain higher level[1] and finally became Dad's second wife[2].

from the main room, enter the inner chamber (idiom); to go to the next level; to attain a higher level.

Second Wife of widower

It turned out that Su Qingping actually came today. Her eyes flickered, her hands clenched into fists.

In a short while, Dong'er led a woman in blue dress to come in. only saw that the visitor was about fifteen years old, with long hair curled up, and a gilt-inlaid peony hairpin inserted. The gold-rimmed jade lock pieces on the neck are shining brightly. The eyebrows are dyed with lower grade dyes, the skin is concealing with thick rouge, and in the end is delicate and beautiful village beauty.

Nangong Yue squeezed her palms, coldly looking at the woman who walked in from the door, she was indeed her! She will never forget this face and this figure!

In an instant, scenes from the previous life flashed before her eyes: this woman once knelt before her mother and pleaded bitterly, saying that she admired her father and would rather be Biqie (maid concubine); less than a hundred days after the death of her mother, the woman changed from Guiqie (noble concubine) to her stepmother, sitting proudly in this main hall, waiting for her to salute. She stayed at her maternal grandfather's house for three years and returned to the Wangdu capital again. This woman, like the head of the family, occupied her mother's Qianyun Yuan. When she was designated as the third prince's imperial concubine by the royal family, this woman tried to sabotage this marriage by putting medicine in her food; she had not given birth for a year after her marriage, this woman "kindly" sent a maid to the third prince's bed...

Nangong Yue stared at other, her heart ups and downs.

As soon as Su Qingping came in, she cast her gaze on Su Shi's body on the Kang bed, with a smile on her face, and said: "Niece sees the eldest Gumu."

"No need to be polite, no need to be polite." Seeing her niece, Su Shi's always serious face overflowed with a soft smile.

Dong'er was always clever and hurriedly helped Su Qingping.

"Ping Jie'er, come here quickly and let Gumu take a look." The Su Shi asked Su Qingping enthusiastically, and then took her by the hand and introduced it to the people in the house, "You guys come and meet too. This is my niece, Su Qingping."

"Ping Jie'er," Su Shi continued: "Gumu will introduce you to your Biaoge and biaosao."

After that, Su Shi introduced her sons and Daughter-in-laws all the way, "This is your eldest Biaoge Nangong Qin. And your eldest Biaosao Zhao Shi; this is your second Biaoge Nangong Mu..."

"Biaomei good"

After the cousins seeing ceremony finished, it was the turn of the cousin's children, nephews and nieces. Starting from Nangong Sheng... all the way to Nangong Hao.

"Biaogu good"

Several voices overlapped, but Nangong Yue and Nangong Lin did not make a sound. Seeing this, Su Qingping's expression was a little embarrassed. Su Shi noticed this too, and said displeased: "Yue Jie'er, Lin Jie'er, why don't you call?" In Su Shi's eyes, despising her niece Su Qingping means despising her. Su Shi's family was also a well-known aristocratic family in the previous dynasty. There were many important officials and minor officials. But unfortunately, in the process of the transition between the old and the new dynasties, the Su family declined. To this day, only the Su Shi and her brother are left.

Upon seeing this, Nangong Lin called unwillingly: "Ping Biaogu." In her opinion, this Su Qingping is just a poor cousin relative from a distant place and coming to her family only to get an autumn breeze. Where is she worthy of calling Biaogu.

Nangong Yue still didn't make a sound, so she became eye-catching. Lin Shi was a little anxious, and hurriedly said: "Yue Jie'er..."

Nangong Yue hadn't spoken yet, but she heard Nangong Xin who was next to her suddenly said innocently: "Ping biaogu, why do you always look at my dad secretly?" A rare visitor at home, since Su Qingping entered the door, Nangong Xin has been observing the other party and naturally noticed that the other party was peeking at his father from time to time.

When he said this, everyone's focus suddenly shifted, and they all looked at Su Qingping a little strangely, making her face flushed.

"Xin Ge'er," Su Shi's face turned dark and shouted displeased: "Speaking depend on the occasion. Don't joke too much!"

Nangong Xin's mouth flattened, feeling extremely wronged. He did not lie.

Su Qingping had naturally long heard that the second cousin's eldest son had an intellectual deficit, but when she saw it now, it turned out to be the case. She suddenly felt an inexplicable complex feeling in her heart.

"Grandmother," Nangong Yue was mocking her heart, but she was righteous on the surface, "Gege didn't lie, why can't tell?" The implication was that Su Qingping was indeed peeking at her father.

Su Shi did not expect that Nangong Yue would even dare to talk back, frowning. When Su Qingping saw this secretly said 'not good'. She just now arrived at Nangong Mansion, as soon came she caused a quarrel. Wouldn't other people regard her as a troublemaker? Her heart moved very quickly, and hurriedly said: "It's all Ping'er who lost her temper! The second cousin is talent and famous all over. Ping'er finally sees it today, so it's hard to suppress her admiration." Later, she looked at Lin Shi enviously and said, "I have long heard that the second cousin and the second cousin-in law, scholar- beauty romance have a deep harmonious and affection couple. I saw it today. It is true, I really envy others!"

As soon as this remark came out, Lin Shi's pretty face immediately blushed, and Nangong Yue couldn't say anything.

Notes:

Biao gu - Father's female cousin via female line

Biao sao-wife of older male cousin via female line

Self recommendation

But Su Shi's face was still unhappy. Lin Shi didn't notice, but Nangong Yue saw it sharply. She knew that her grandmother was dissatisfied with the mother, that she didn't give birth to Di son again and nor did she not allow her father to accept concubines.

Her elder brother is mentally deficient, and in the eyes of Su Shi, he can't afford to stand up. Erfang really needs a strong successor.

Nangong Yue sighed slightly. It has always been normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. But the mother and father have a deep affection, so the mother can't tolerate other women to appear next to her father. In recent years, father has never asked about accepting a concubine... Once, she thought that her father only loved his mother, but this Su Qingping appeared...

But in this life, she will never let this Ping biaogu succeed again!

"Grandmother," Nangong Yue said respectfully suddenly, "Yue'er is already in good health now and wants to go to school from tomorrow."

"Good." Su Shi nodded again and again, "If you want to learn."

Su Qingping's eyes moved, and she asked embarrassedly: "Da Gumu, there is still boudoir school in the mansion?" She was born in a small family, but when she was a child she was taught by her deceased mother to learn some words... She couldn't help feeling that aunt's family is indeed a well-known big family in the country. Actually even set up a special boudoir school for the girls. Then she felt a little bit sour. If it weren't for family decline, she would also be the eldest Di daughter of the noble family. How could she have fallen like at this age, the marriage has not yet settled... At most, she will only be married into a small family in future.

Su Shi once again proudly nodded: "It's just about teaching the girls to learn something at will."

Su Qingping makes a living under her stepmother and is used to drilling camps. She immediately knew that this was her great opportunity, so she boldly asked, "Da Gumu, forgive niece to be bold. I wonder if my niece can go to school and study together?"

Su Shi pondered for a moment, thinking that her younger brother's family background is not very good. Presumably, he can't hire any good teachers for her niece. But now there happens to be boudoir school in the mansion. teaching one more is also teaching, why not learn together.

Su Shi nodded and said, "Alright, you can just study with Cheng jie'er and the others during this time."

"Great." Nangong Yue looked at this and said happily, "Yue'er is going half a month later than the eldest jiejie, second jiejie and fourth meimei, So she was a bit worried. Now with Ping Biaogu, Yue'er is not afraid."

Hearing that, Nangong Lin was very disdainful in her heart: Her Third Jiejie was behind for half a month, and she was afraid that she would be embarrassed. It seems there is a good show.

But the Su Shi was very satisfied, and said to Nangong Cheng: "Cheng Jie'er, please tell your Biaogu about your boudoir studies."

"Yes, grandmother." Nangong Cheng said in detail: "Biaogu, Yue Jie'er, boudoir school starts at Chenshi (7-9am) of the day. You will be taught four arts(Guqin, chess, calligraphy, painting), womanly virtue and training, and etiquette. Yue Jie'er, you should have everything ready. As for the Biaogu," She paused and asked with some caution, "Tomorrow, the Teacher will teach music theory. Biaogu, you're probably not bringing a guqin this time. Cheng'er still has an old guqin here. If you don't dislike it, biaogu will use that guqin."

Su Qingping said hurriedly, "Thank you Cheng jie'er."

Nangong Lin was disdainful in her heart: Why didn't she bring a guqin, because she didn't have a guqin at all, right? Sure enough, she didn't even have a guqin and wanted to go to boudoir school with them. After a while, Su Shi asked Su Qingping, who had been tired with the journey, to rest earlier, and the crowd dispersed.

After Nangong Yue returned to the Mozhu Courtyard, she didn't speak for a long time. An Niang thought she was nervous about the boudoir school tomorrow, so she comforted: "San guiniang, nanny has already prepared everything the boudoir school needs."

Nangong Yue nodded absent-mindedly, without speaking, her heart was filled with Su Qingping.

How could she not know Su Qingping's mind?

Su Qingping is already fifteen years old, but she has not yet decided on a marriage. Firstly, her stepmother is negligent. Secondly, she is from a lower background, but she is a high-hearted person. This time she came to Wangdu because she wanted to borrow the name of the Su shi and the Nangong family to get her a good marriage.

It can assume that grandmother also knows these, but unfortunately her old woman counts but misses a little. Su Qingping is targeting her son, Nangong Yue's father-Nangong Mu!

Nangong Yue had a headache and let An Niang go out first. Because of her own rebirth, many things have been disrupted in this life. In just two days, she faced her previous life enemies in a row. She couldn't calm down for a long time. She must work step by step, because she can't afford to lose!

Before she closed her eyes, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, but Lin shi and Nangong Mu came.

Nangong Yue was a little surprised. When she suddenly saw the guqin in Nangong Mu's arms, she understood everything.

"Yue Jie'er" Nangong Mu said gently: "Yue jie'er, you will start to study in your boudoir school tomorrow. Daddy will give you this Da yinqin. I hope you can study hard."

Nangong Yue was taken aback, and shook her head without hesitation, "No, Yue'er already has a Guqin, how can i take father's favorite!"

Hearing this, Lin Shi also smiled and said: "Yue jie'er, this is your father's intent. You must learn from teacher Fang in the future, and don't let down your father's high hopes." She and Nangong Mu looked at each other and smiled. Nangong Mu carefully put the guqin in his arms on the table.

Nangong Yue looked at the familiar and unfamiliar guqin, and startled.

In the previous life, the Dayinqin of father once astounded the entire imperial city. From the concubines in the palace to the common people. Those who have seen it and those who have not seen it before are full of praise for this guqin and Dad's qin art. Rumor has it that this guqin was made by a master guqin maker two hundred years ago, and the timber and materials quality are all astounding.

There are many people who can play the guqin , but there are very few people who really love the guqin. This guqin is in the hands of Nangong Mu, and it can be regarded as making the best use of everything.

In the previous life, no one in the entire Wangdu knew that Nangong Mu liked to recite and play poems in guqin, and loved the guqin like an idiot. Even if she became an empress, he didn't give the guqin to her, but in this life…

Nangong Yue clenched and her nails dug into her palm. In her heart she wanted to question him: Does he really love her daughter? If it is true, why did in the previous life ignore her and give up her!?

After that night passed. Nangong Yue, her parents and elder brother paid early respects to the Su Shi, and then parted ways with them. She then followed her Tang sisters and Su Qingping to Jingzheju. Jingzheju is a remote yard in Nangong Mansion, and it is now set as a place for boudoir studies.

When they arrived, Teacher Fang Ru hadn't come yet. Nangong Lin "kindly" explained the issues of boudoir school for Nangong Yue and Su Qingping, who came to class for the first time, and she kept talking...

Nangong Yue was not thinking at all, looking at each other with a smile. Su Qingping listened very seriously, asking for details from time to time, and occasionally flattering a few words, which made Nangong Lin feel very comfortable.

In a moment, Fang Ru came.

Seeing Fang Ru again, Nangong Yue didn't feel much. In the previous life, because of illness, she entered school three months later than others. She only studied with Fang Ru for half a year, but didn't learn much... Then she went to her Waizifu's house.

Note:

guiniang-Miss,girl,

Da guiniang- Eldest Miss.

Little lotus

Fang Ru clearly knew the situation of Nangong Yue and Su Qingping in advance, so she was not surprised at their appearance, nor did she speak to them specifically, but said in a flat tone: "Everyone will play a song first. Da giuniang, you start."

"Yes, teacher." Nangong cheng responded neither humble nor arrogant. After setting up the guqin, she took a deep breath and pressed the surface of the guqin with both hands. Then moved her fingers slightly, and a clank sound came out.

She played the song "High Mountains and Flowing Water". The sound of the guqin is like a continuous drizzle for a while, like a majestic mountain at one time, and like a vast ocean at the same time, smooth and coherent, and it sounds quite majestic.

"Satisfactory." Fang Ru nodded slightly, feeling satisfied with Nangong Cheng's performance. Originally, she agreed to come to Nangong Mansion to teach studies, first because of the Nangong Mansion's status in Shilin, and second because this Nangong Cheng is indeed a talent, intelligent by nature, and easy to understand.

"Next, let me come." Seeing that Nangong Cheng is so popular, Nangong Lin couldn't help but want to show the results of her recent practice. She took a bragging look at Nangong Yue, and then began to play.

Nangong Lin played "The Three Lanes of Plum Blossoms", because she was eager to perform, and in a hurry accidentally played a wrong note. Thus she panicked and made more mistakes. Later, her fingers started trembling. By the end of the song, she was already flushed with shame.

Plum blossoms melody in three variation

Fang Ru glanced at her lightly but didn't say anything. Then she looked at Nangong Yan.

"Tea... Teacher," Nangong Yan stretched out her hands in a panic, "My hands..." Only saw that her hands were covered with small scratches. Obviously because of excessive piano practice which caused injuries.

"It's too late." Fang Ru commented, and then looked at Nangong Yue and Su Qingping. Nangong Yue stood up and leaned back and said, "Teacher, let me play it next."

Nangong Yue set up the qin skillfully. As soon as she pressed the surface of the qin with her hand, the fingertips began to fly.

The song "Fisherman's Song At Dusk" was played vividly by Nangong Yue. It gives people the feeling that the setting sun is reflecting on the blue waves, the fishermen are at ease, and the fishing boats swim on the water with the sparkling waves, which is extremely comfortable and happy.

Fang Ru's eyes suddenly brightened. She didn't think that the Third guiniang from the Nangong family was so good at qin skills, almost catching up with her. Then she thought that her father Nangong Mu is a well-known talent and felt relieved.

After the song finished, Fang Ru praised without hesitation: "I didn't expect the San guiniang to have such a good qin skill. As expected, a tiger father don't have dog daughter. It may also say that san guiniang inherited your father's teachings. This qin technique reveals the true feelings, but also reveals the casualness, does not adhere to the technique. And listening to it is pleasing and comfortably. It's really excellent."

Nangong Yue raised her eyes to look at Fang Ru. She didn't respond to her words, only smiled back symbolically.

In her past life, in order to match Han Lingfu, she worked hard to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting until she was proficient in everything... Later, when she was abandoned, she had nothing to do and had to play the qin to express her emotions, so her skills became more and more exquisite. And if it wasn't for Nangong Yue's pressure to play the song "Fisherman's Song at Dusk", how could it be that way.

Since Nangong Yue started playing, Nangong Cheng's face became more and more rigid. Of course, she can hear that Nangong Yue's level is much higher than herself. Usually, she used to top among sisters, but she didn't expect today that this most outstanding position would be given to Nangong Yue.

Nangong Cheng suddenly remembered the trip to the palace the day before. Although the Empress inexplicably favored Nangong Yue at that time, she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, But it was destined to be able to comfort her own eyes. However today, she actually lost to Nangong Yue in the qin art! This is the real failure!

The expression in Nangong Cheng's eyes when she looked at Nangong Yue suddenly became complicated. Yue Jie'er...Is that still the same Yue Jie'er from before?

Not only her, but Nangong yan, Nangong Lin and Su Qingping were also shocked by Nangong Yue's qin skills, and could not speak for a long time.

When it was Su Qingping's turn, she already regretted not playing before Nangong Yue. Nangong Yue played so well, but she...

Even so, she can only brace herself to do so.

She brewed for a while, and then began to play...stammering, devastating...Finally, after playing the song, Su Qingping raised her eyes to see Fang Ru's brows deeply wrinkled together. And Nangong Lin on the side also looked at her. Snickers, glad that she finally didn't have to finish.

Su Qingping's face flushed, and she quickly took her hand away.

Fang Ru didn't comment on her qin skills. She just started with the music piece played by Nangong Cheng, explained the technique and artistic conception while playing... By the time she finished speaking these songs, it was almost time for lunch.

"Today's class is ending here. After return guiniangs go back carefully comprehend it well. Tomorrow's class will be calligraphy and painting. Everyone go back and prepare a calligraphy and painting."

After all the guiniangs thanked the teacher, they left separately.

On this day, An Niang is very excited all along, not enduring repeatedly praising Nangong Yue for her excellent performance... Nangong Yue was a little embarrassed to hear.

After finishing her meal that night, the maid Yixuan graciously brought a cup of tea, "San guiniang, drink some tea to digest."

Nangong Yue glanced at Yixuan cautiously. This Yixuan was used to playing slippery and lazy, but she was more diligent today.

She quietly took the cup of tea, put it under her nose and sniffed it, as if savoring the fragrance of tea.

The warm tea is bubbling with a faint white gas, The refreshing fragrance of tea lingers in the nasal cavity. It is Maofeng, or this year's new tea. It's just that there is a little more extra material.

According to Nangong Yue's medical skills, any medicine can be known as long as she smells it; as long as she tastes it, she knows the drug.

And this cup of tea is not even worth a sip, she can be sure that the tea has been drugged!

Nangong Yue was furious at once, put the teacup on the table with a "bang", and sternly shouted at Yixuan: "Yixuan, say! Who instructed you to put drugs in my tea?!"

Nangong Yue didn't expect this Yixuan to be so bold... It seems that this Yixuan must never be kept!

Relying on her father being the second housekeeper in the mansion, Yi Xuan never put this weak and deceiving second guiniang in her eyes, but she did not expect that she would be caught by the other party. A panic flashed in Yixuan's eyes, and she knelt down and hurriedly defended: "No...no, no, I don't."

"Still quibble?" Nangong Yue couldn't help but sneer, and coldly ordered Yimei, "Yimei, palm!"

Yimei had never seen Nangong Yue like this before, so she couldn't believe her ears and hesitated to step forward.

Upon seeing this, Yixuan became arrogant, "Yimei, do you dare!? I am bestowed by the lao furen to the second guiniang..."

"plop!" Yimei slapped Yixuan's face suddenly, she didn't seem to dare to use force, and she didn't even leave a mark.

But it was enough to irritate Yixuan, clutching her cheeks, her eyes almost bursting into flames: "Well, you Yimei, you dare to hit me!" she said, and got up and ran out the door, "I'm going to find lao furen to judge!"

Note:

Nubi - Salve

San Guiniang - Miss Third

Subdue

This girl regards herself as the master! Nangong Yue was both sarcastic and funny in her heart, and ordered the two second-class maids Que'er and Yan'er who probed outside the door: "Stop Yixuan!"

Yan'er hesitated for a moment, as if he was weighing whether it was worth it to offend Yi Xuan, but that Que'er was very decisive, and rushed to stop Yi Xuan. Yan'er finally reacted at this moment, pinched Yixuan's other side, and pressed her to Nangong Yue.

Que'er kicked Yi Xuan on the back knee, causing her to kneel to the ground again.

"Yimei, palm!" Nangong Yue said again.

But this time, Yimei didn't hesitate anymore, and slapped Yixuan's face with a fierce palm, this time leaving a clear five-finger palm print on her delicate cheek.

"San guiniang, you're a forcing to confess!" Yi Xuan was still not giving up, screaming stubbornly and struggling.

Nangong Yue didn't get angry and laughed instead, "You poured this cup of tea? Since you said you didn't do anything, how about drinking this bowl of tea?"

"I... nubi..." Yixuan was already guilty, and suddenly she couldn't make a sentence.

Nangong Yue calmly said again: "You don't have to admit it. I can also ask the doctors to come over and test it, but by then, the matter will probably not be solved so easily!"

At present, Yixuan was speechless for a long time, her face was blue and white, white and blue, and tangled for a long time. Finally, she bowed her head sullenly and admitted: "Nubi is wrong, please forgive the nubi."

Nangong Yue squinted her eyes and waved at Que'er and Yan'er, "Quie'er, Yan'er, you go out first, keep the door secure, and don't let anyone in at will."

"Yes, san guiniang!" Que'er and Yan'er let go of Yixuan and hurriedly retreated, guarding far away to the gate of the courtyard.

Nangong Yue pondered for a moment and asked Yixuan again: "Yixuan, who instigated you? Poisoning the master, this is not a light charge! If I tell the Lao furen, you know what will happen to you!"

"Your life is only light, and even your parents might also be affected by you!" Yimei said on the side, "Yixuan, you really have eaten the courage!"

When talking about her parents, Yi Xuan's face became extremely ugly; she gritted her teeth, and said: "San guiniang, the eldest furen instigated the nubi to do it. Today, san guiniang is too popular, overshadowing the Da guiniang. That why eldest furen instructed nubi to give san guiniang a drug to get up late tomorrow for school. So that teacher Fang will be unhappy. Nubi would never dare to poison the master." She said and slapped herself. "It's all blame nubi's greed for money!" She was so ruthless; she hit her cheeks red and swollen with just two strokes.

Yixuan said was justified and reasonable. Nangong Yue had already believed it in her heart, but deliberately made a questioning expression, intending to give Yixuan a bit of strength!

"Oh? really? Why should I believe you? What if you are shielding the person behind and deliberately framed the eldest furen?" Nangong Yue played with her fingers, but coldlight flashed in her eyes.

"What Nubi says is true." Yixuan immediately raised her head to look towards Nangong Yue. "The nubi is willing to confront the eldest furen."

Of course, Nangong Yue knew that even if the confrontation with the eldest Furen would have no result. Eldest Furen would definitely not admit it. What's more, if you completely provoke Zhao Shi for this matter, it will not be worth the gain.

She looked at Yixuan playfully, and sighed: "Yixuan, it's a pity that you still can't be the master..." She turned to An Niang beside her and said, "An Niang, think of a way to call Yu Baozhu's family." Yu Baozhu's family is the second housekeeper Yu Baozhu's wife, who is Yi Xuan's mother. She was originally Su Shi's personal maid named Li niang, but after marrying family servant, she could only be called Yu Baozhu's family.

{later will be call as Yu Baozhu's wife}

Frozen An Niang hurried out. When she came again, there was a beautiful woman in old chinese clothes behind her, and Yi Xuan was already kneeling with her legs numb.

As soon as she came in, she saw her daughter kneeling down and her cheeks were red and swollen. Yu Baozhu's wife heart was both distressed and unhappy. She bowed her respectfully, and then asked politely: "San guiniang, I don't know what's wrong this nubi's stupid daughter did? Nubi will make compensation for her first." She was obviously more capable than Yi Xuan, and she took the mistake to her in one sentence. On the surface, it looks like the rules, but every sentence is prickly.

Caressing the gold and white jade bracelet between her wrists, Nangong Yue slowly raised her eyes to look at Yu Baozhu's wife lazily, and said, "Yu Baozhu's wife, I asked you to come here to tell you something."

"Mother..." Yixuan, who was kneeling down in the hall, looked at Yu Baozhu's wife with a pale face, knowing that only her mother could save her.

Yu Baozhu's wife looked at her daughter again, and then at the calm and leisure Nangong Yue, an inexplicable uneasy mood suddenly rushed into his heart. There is a faint intuition in my heart that the trouble my daughter has caused this time is not simple. She calmed down and said, "San Guiniang, please."

"Yu Baozhu's wife," Nangong Yue glanced at Yi Xuan faintly, and then said, "Yixuan few moments ago put a medicine in the tea I was drinking. If it weren't for me to find out in time, I am afraid that something big would have happened. "

She said vaguely, deliberately not mentioning that was knockout medicine. But Yu Baozhu's wife was terrified and preconceived that it was poison. She asked without confidence: "How can San guiniang be sure that the medicine was given by Yixuan? From the servant's perspective, someone must be trying to harm Yixuan..."

Nangong Yue didn't want to play tricks with her at all, and interrupted her coldly: "She has admitted it herself."

Yu Baozhu's wife couldn't help but give Yixuan a glance, but she still didn't give up: "San guiniang, nubi's daughter is timid and easily intimated. She must have lost her head for a while, and then she just recognized it carelessly..."

Nangong Yue couldn't help but sneered. She stared at Yu Baozhu's wife, her eyes were cold with arrows: "Yu Baozhu's wife, I just said a little less. Yixuan identified that the eldest furen instigated her from behind and wanted to confront her. Do you think it is necessary?"

Upon hearing that the matter involved the eldest Furen, Yu Baozhu's wife let out a sigh of relief, as if instantly took off the heavy armor on her body and became an ordinary woman. Once any matters related to the master, unless there is conclusive evidence, it will definitely fail. She has been in the mansion for many years and has seen countless shameless private's secret...If this matter is investigated; the master behind it is very likely to kill people directly to silence! Moreover, drugging the master is a taboo for slaves. Once this matter is stabbed out, not only Yixuan may not be able to save her life, but she may not be able to keep her errand with the child and his father!

Her body trembles violently, and bowed down to Nangong Yue, showing respect: "Please ask san guiniang to forgive Yixuan again."

Nangong Yue smiled with satisfaction, and said faintly: "Yu Baozhu's wife, I called you here. I don't want to publicize this matter, but I am absolutely can't let Yixuan stay here."

Yixuan's body trembled, her eyes filled with tears, and she regretted it greatly. She thought it was so simple, and she could earn a hundred tales of rewards easily. Who knew that the anti-war would reach this point...

Yu Baozhu's wife knows the knowledge and interest immediately knew that things were turning around, "San guiniang, what do you mean..."

Nangong Yue smiled slightly, "Yixuan's age is not too young, I think it's better to go to the second Furen to ask for grace and take her back tomorrow."

Hearing this, Yi Xuan's eyes lit up instantly. After this incident, she couldn't stay here anymore. The sooner she left the better.

Yu Baozhu's wife couldn't laugh. The san guinang had to let them go so easily. There must be demands.

Sure enough, Nangong Yue said again: "However, I need you sign a testimony, and it will be used by me from now on, how about?"

Are they still retreating? Yu Baozhu's wife reluctantly closed her eyes, and nodded hard, her face have a bit vicissitudes of life. From the lao furen's personal maid to the now the steward of kitchen, she has lived smoothly. She has seen so many storms, but she does not want to be planted in the hands of this San guiniang now for her daughter!

Nangong Yue glanced at Yimei and motioned to her to take out the testimony she had written before.

Yu Baozhu's wife looked at the fluttering sheet of paper, gritted her teeth, and finally pressed the red mud on her thumb, sign on the paper. Yixuan also did as other do in the same way.

After that, An niang took the mother and daughter out of Mozhu yuan.

Watching the back of Yu Baozhu family's mother and daughter leaving, Nangong Yue sat quietly in her place, silent for a long time.

This Yu Baozhu's wife used to be Su Shi's personal maid. Now she is in steward of the kitchen, and she is also an old person in the mansion. And Yixuan's father is the second housekeeper in the mansion. With these two aids, it will be much more convenient to act in the mansion in the future.

But An Niang was thinking about another thing in her heart. There are two first-class maids, two second-class maids, and four third-class maids in the San guiniang's courtyard. Now Yi Xuan is leaving, then only Yi Mei, a first-class maid is left. Still have to make up another one. Now that this kind of thing has happened, who to promote needs more thought. I have to re-observe and observe these maids myself, so I can be careful.

Plagiarize

As the moon sets in the west and the sun rises in the east, this eventful night is finally over.

Nangong Yue woke up early again, everything was as usual. When the girls arrived at Jingzheju, it was just a moment away, and they still had time to do some pre-class preparations.

Nangong Yue put her calligraphy and painting on the desk unhurriedly. Yesterday, teacher Fang asked them to complete a calligraphy and painting and bring it over. But only Nangong Yue knew what she brought was an old painting she painted before. She curled her lips ironically. The eldest aunt didn't like her being too popular, but she didn't know that she was not rare at all!

Nangong Yue looked at the others calmly. Nangong Cheng was always noble and self-confident. Nangong Yan still looked timid and inferior, Nangong Lin looked proud, and Su Qingping…

Nangong Yue looked at Su Qingping playfully. If she remembered correctly, Su Qingping in the previous life only knew little about Qin, calligraphy and painting, but now she has a confident look on her face…

At this time, Fang Ru arrived on time. She is always serious and expressionless. The first sentence is straight to the point: "A few guiniangs, spread out your calligraphy and painting on the desk."

As always, Fang Ru's first look was Nangong Cheng's paintings. Nangong Yue remembers that Nangong Cheng's paintings are always good, but her writing is relatively weak.

Sure enough, Fang Ru nodded appreciatively after seeing Nangong Cheng's painting, "This painting is in harmony with the landscape, harmoniously matched and freehand brushwork. It is a pity that the painter is immature, but you can be considered good at this level at your age." Suddenly, she glanced at Nangong Cheng's painting again, always feeling that something was missing, "Why didn't you write the words?"

Nangong Cheng showed a trace of embarrassment, and explained: "The student's calligraphy is three points short of it, which might affect the overall beauty, so she didn't mention it."

Fang Ru nodded, with a trace of regret in his eyes, did not speak any more, and then went to see Nangong Yan's painting.

Nangong Yan drew a picture of a chicken pecking rice. The crooked and twisted lines barely hooked into a chicken. Four slender claws supported the whole body slantingly. There were a few drops of thick ink under the chicken paws. The style of painting is simple and naive, like a five-year-old child.

But even so, Fang Ru still looked as usual, and said lightly: "Practice more."

"Yes, teacher." Nangong Yan blushed all over her face, and she almost shrank into a ball.

The third one is Nangong Yue. She took a painting of hers she painted a month ago. That's before rebirth. Sun setting evening painting. Of course, at the age of nine, her painting skills are really ordinary.

Fang Ru frowned, a little disappointed. Nangong Yue's qin skills made her overestimate this third guiniang. Fang Ru raised her head to look at Nangong Yue, but saw that the other party was calm, with a hint of unaffected. She was stunned and then looked at Nangong Yue again, and saw that the other person's face for a short time there is soft and immature there should be at this age. It is not inconsistent and was a little funny. She was dazzled.

"The inch is short, the ruler is long." Fang Ru did not directly comment on Nangong Yue's painting skills, and said euphemistically, "san guiniang usually spend more time practicing qin. It's a good to have one which is outstanding."

Hearing the words, Nangong Cheng on the side couldn't help but straighten up with a confident smile on her face, and secretly made up her mind.

Of course, Nangong Yue understands what Fang Ru means. Although she doesn't care about the other party's evaluation, she still pretends to be humble and says, "Yes, teacher, the student will practice the qin well."

Then it was Nangong Lin's turn. Unlike others, what Nangong Lin brought was not a painting, but calligraphy. Just saw that beautiful plum blossom seal script vividly appear on the paper and exuding a faint ink fragrance.

"Not bad." Fang Ru nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes. When originally invited by the Zhao Shi, she said that she only needed to focus on teaching Nangong Cheng. She also met with Nangong Cheng at the time. After she really felt that she was a natural talent, she agreed. But she didn't expect this xiaojies from Nangong Mansion, each one has their own strengths. Nangong Cheng is good at painting, Nangong Yue is fine at Qin skill, and Nangong Lin's calligraphy was really unexpected!

The last one is Su Qingping.

At the first glance, Fang Ru's eyes faintly flashed admiration. But then her eyes got more and more wrong, and her sharp eyes narrowed slightly. She didn't look at Su Qingping, neither said it was good or bad, and walked directly to the desk.

Interesting. Of course, Nangong Yue didn't miss the turbulent waves between Fang Ru and Su Qingping, and she couldn't help but feel a bit of interest. Although she doesn't know much about teacher Fang, she also knows that the other party is not a person who looks down upon others, so there must be a reason for things…

Nangong Yue's eyes flashed, and she quickly glanced at Su Qingping's desk at the back left. It was a picture of the river flowing, river flowing between the mountains, the artistic conception is elegant, the painting skills are extremely sophisticated. And the scene is vivid on the paper like real, a piece of atmospheric beauty! As far as she knows, Su Qingping has absolutely no such skills!

At this time, Su Qingping's hands were clenched into fists under the desk, feeling that Fang Ru must have deliberately humiliated her. She blushed, and said angrily: "Teacher, why don't you look at the student's homework? Could it be that the student didn't do well?"

Hearing this, Fang Ru just glanced at her lightly and said: "The fake is not true."

Gritting her teeth tightly, Su Qingping squeezed her palm, remembering how hard it was for her to enter this boudoir school, and she couldn't just give up like this. She suddenly said: "...Teacher, the student is wrong!" Her voice choked slightly.

Fang Ru did not look back, Su Qingping gritted her teeth again, knelt down resolutely, and sobbed: "Teacher, the student is confused for a while. Cousin nieces are shined on the side, making the student feel ashamed. So I thought of substituting{2}. Please forgive the students once; the students will not dare to..."

With her performance, Nangong Cheng and others also knew what was going on, their expressions were a bit weird, and Nangong Lin even laughed directly.

Nangong Yue admired Su Qingping. Unexpectedly, she had such courage to admit her mistakes in the hall. This woman is really extraordinary, able to bend and stretch{3}. No wonder she can live smoothly in her previous life. It really wasn't that easy to deal with her!

At this time, Fang Ru finally turned around and looked at Su Qingping's eyes softly, "If you know your mistakes, you will be better." Afterwards, Fang Ruoran stopped ignoring Su Qingping and simply commented on her calligraphy work, which also means that Su Qingping's mistakes have been simply taken away...

Nangong Yue was not surprised by this result. After all, Teacher Fang was just a teacher invited by the Nangong family. Why be more serious with the host family, as if to show her a narrow-minded and can't tolerate others.

After class, Nangong Yue returned to Mozhuyuan with Yimei. As soon as she entered, she found that Lin Shi was also there, standing beside Yu Baozhu's wife and Yu Yixuan.

Seeing Nangong Yue came back, Lin Shi smiled and waved to her: "Yue Jie'er, come here."

Nangong Yue listened and walked to her mother's side. Lin Shi took her little hand and said lovingly: "Yue Jie'er, this is Yu Baozhu's wife. She is the steward of the kitchen and Yi Xuan's mother. Today, Yu Baozhu's wife came over to beg me for something, saying that Yixuan is not too young and wants to take her home to find a relationship. Yixuan is your maid. So mother brought them over and asked what you mean."

Let Yixuan leave originally idea of Nangong Yue, so how could she have any opinions, and said with a smile: "Everything is up to the mother." After finishing speaking, she was dependent on Lin Shi's arms, but her eyes were sharp. Looking at Yu Baozhu's wife.

Yu Baozhu's wife is an artful(4) person,quickly has a look of happy appearance and brings Yixuan together and salutes: "Thank you second Furen, thank you San guiniang."

"You don't need to be polite." Lin Shi raised her hand, "Yixuan, you have served the San guiniang for many years. You have worked hard without any credit. I have prepared some things for you, which is considered to be your master and servant feeling." Then, her maid Linglong brought in a red wooden box.

"Thank you, second furen." Yu Baozhu's wife hurriedly saluted again, and pushed Yixuan, "Silly girl, still did not kowtow to your guiniang."

Yixuan hurriedly walked to Nangong Yue and knocked her head heavily. Nangong Yue was about to help her up, but found that she was stuffed with a piece of paper in her hand and hurriedly hid it like a sleeve.

Note

{2} lit. the plum tree withers in place of the peach tree; to substitute one thing for another; to carry the can for sb

{3} can bow and submit, or can stand tall (idiom, from Book of Changes); ready to give and take; flexible

[4] be smooth and slick (in establishing social relations)

Promotion

After the mother and daughter of Yu Baozhu's family left, Lin Shi started talking to her daughter: "Yue Jie'er, Yixuan is gone, and only the first-class maid, Yimei, is left in your Yard. Promote another second-class maid from the Yard, or pick one from the mother's Yard?"

"Mother, Yue'er intends to promote one from the house. and the vacancy left, Yue'er thought, Can you buy another one from outside and adjust it? "The relationship in this mansion is intricate, so it's better to find someone with a clean background and easy to control. She has to cultivate a few more confidants!

Lin Shi nodded and said, "Alright." Yue Jie'er really needs a confidant by her side, and this confidant... is undoubtedly the best she cultivate herself.

After talking about the conversation again, Lin Shi left. When Lin Shi's back disappeared into the night, Nangong Yue took out the note that Yi Xuan had stuffed her earlier.

Only one sentence was written on above:

Yesterday, Su Biao Guiniang bribed the gatekeeper at the west gate and sneaked out with the maid Liurong, and brought a calligraphy and painting when she came back.

This news of Yu Baozhu's wife is indeed well informed! Nangong Yue couldn't help laughing, and crumpled the note into a ball. It's a pity that the news came too late.

After collecting her thoughts, Nangong Yue asked An Niang, "Nanny, you say which of my second-class maids in Mozhuyuan should be promoted?"

An Niang thought for a while, and then began to analyze: "Yan'er is clean nature and active in work. She is also interacts with others very well, but her mouth can't keep things. Que'er has lively nature and clever person. She doesn't procrastinate in her work. She is very popular among the maids." After a pause, she looked at Nangong Yue's expression cautiously suggested, "Let me say Que'er is the most suitable candidate."

Nangong Yue thought of Que'er's response to Yixuan last night, also felt some, and said lightly: "Nanny, you go call Que'er over."

"Yes, San guiniang."

In a short while, An Niang brought Que'er over.

Que'er is only eleven or twelve years old, she has a fair complexion with thin bangs scattered on her forehead, and her face was still childish.

"San guiniang is good." Que'er bowed properly, her big eyes were black and white, and looked smart and vitality.

"Que'er, today Yixuan's mother propose want Yixuan to return home.I agreed." After a pause, Nangong Yue continued meaningfully, "Que'er, now that Yixuan is left. A place for a first-class maid was empty. I intend to promote one from the second-class maids. I want to ask you, who you think is the most suitable in the second-class maids in my yard?"

Startled, Que'er naturally heard San guiniang's meaning. She suppressed the ecstasy in her heart and said: "San guiniang must have some idea. nubi dare not talk nonsense."

This girl is still quite steady. There is a trace of satisfaction in Nangong Yue's eyes, and she looked at Que'er with gleaming eyes, and said: "I discussed with the nanny today. Nanny recommended you to me, saying that you are lively and smart, work is neat and tide, smooth and sophisticated, popular and is the most suitable candidate for the first-class maid." Saying that, she half squint her eyes, "I decided to give you a chance. Would you like to accept my test?"

Que'er has always felt that she doesn't have qualification compare with Yan'er. Unexpectedly, there is such an opportunity today and she immediately responded with excitement: "The nubi is willing. For San Guiniang willing to go through water and tread on fire!"

"It's not necessary to go through water and tread on fire." Nangong Yue said flatly, "Recently Su Biao guiniang came to the mansion and temporarily living in Grandmother's Rong'an Tang. I don't know much about her. You can check it for me, then come back and tell me." She didn't make the task very clear. This is also a test for Que'er. See if this girl flexible and smart.

"Yes, San Guiniang." Que'er gave a salute and trying to calm down. "Quie'er will definitely live up to the expectations of San Guiniang and sister An niang."

"You go." Nangong Yue nodded lightly, with a lazy tone.

After Que'er retreated, Nangong Yue set about to start Fang Ru's assignment.

At the same time, Su Qingping was losing her temper in the side courtyard of Rong'an Tang.

"Bang"

Su Qingping beat the table hard, thinking that when she suffered the humiliation of kneeling at Jingzheju, she wanted to tear that Fang Ru to pieces, and said bitterly: "Damn Fang Ru, but a mere teacher dare to be so rude to me!"

Seeing that her Xiaojie was so angry, Liu Rong, the maid beside her, said: "The eldest Miss must not be angry. You have to endure the humiliation*. In the end, Teacher Fang also promised to overlook the fault."

T/N: to endure humiliation as part of an important mission (idiom); to suffer in silence

Su Qingping was silent. This morning, she gritted her teeth and knelt down to admit her mistakes towards Teacher Fang and barely passed this hurdle. But the problem still exists. Today, Teacher Fang has assigned painting homework once again. How can she do it?

She walked to the window and looked at a piece of drawing paper spread out on the desk. She saw a picture of "Weeping Willows by the Riverside" drawn on the beige rice paper. The river water is a wavy line with a single stroke, and the weeping willow can hardly be seen as a tree…

The painting technique of this painting is clumsy and inexperienced. Compare with the previous Nangong Yan's chicken pecking at rice painting can say not much choose between two.

Hey, if not for really powerless, why would she want to falsify and spend money to buy paintings! If it weren't for the fall of the family, she is also the Di daughter of a prestigious family, so what is the four arts considered!

Hateful! Su Qingping vented on the painting by crumble into a ball, muttering to herself bitterly: "Fang Ru, I will definitely make you admire!" But what should she do?

Liu Rong saw her thoughts, stepped forward and suggested: "Eldest Miss, Nubi remembers the second master in this mansion. Isn't your second biaoge famous talent? How about..."

Su Qingping immediately heard the advise and knew its charm. She clapped her hands and said, "Yes, I can ask guidance from my second biaoge!" The second biaoge's calligraphy and painting are well-known in the world. With his guidance, and with her ingenuity, she will definitely make rapid progress!

She curled her lips confidently, as if everyone, including Fang Ru, was impressed by her painting skills.

In her mind made up a plan. When Nangong Yue's family of four came to Rong'antang to pay respects to Su Shi that evening, Su Qingping specifically called Nangong Mu: "Second biaoge, please stay!" Seeing Nangong Mu looked suspiciously at her. She perform blessing saluted and deliberately said in front of Su shi's face: "Second Biaoge, Ping'er has something to request."

"Biaomei is too polite. If there is anything foolish brother can do, please say so." Nangong Mu smiled gently, and Lin shi also responded politely: "Biaomei, don't be polite with your second biaoge."

However, Nangong Yue on the side had a faint smile and a haze flashed in her eyes. If she was just a simple nine-year-old girl, she would not think too much. But with thought in pervious life ,she had to wonder if Su Qingping had any ulterior motive to attempts.

"Then Ping'er was here to thank second cousin and Biaosao first." Su Qingping did fortune salute again, and continued, "Ashamed to say, Ping'er has been studying at a boudoir school recently, but has been struggling. Unlike Cheng Jie'er and Yue Jie'er are both very smart. Teacher Fang praised them again and again."

She praised Nangong Yue for being so good. As parents, Nangong Mu and Lin Shi were naturally very happy.

Upon seeing this, she finally said her intention: "As an elder, Ping'er naturally cannot fall behind. Even if can learn a little bit from Mr. Fang, it will be infinitely useful in the future. Although diligence and can make up for the clumsy, but ping'er is really dull in painting and want to ask second cousin for advice!"

Nangong Mu hadn't spoken yet, Su Shi on side spoke in unquestionable tone: "Mu'er, since your cousin is sincere, you can help her look at the painting and give her some pointers." She winked, and Liu Rong immediately took a few steps forward and brought the scroll in her hand to Nangong Mu.

Since that Su Shi said, Nangong Mu naturally would not refuse. When he opened the painting, his expression was a little stiff. Then he smiled calmly at random, and said euphemistically: "Painting is actually an expression and convey of the inner wish of the painter. Although biaomei is lacking in technique, but the artistic conception is good. This technique is the easiest to learn. If you paint more in the future, you will naturally grow, but this state of mind is..." He talked eloquently, He talked eloquently, and his self-confident, calm and gentle look seemed personable.

Second cousin is surprisingly talented, gentle and elegant. Su Qingping thought to herself, her eyes twinkled like stars, looking up at Nangong Mu admiringly.

Note:

San guiniang -Third Miss;

nubi-Salve and maid;

pozi-married servant woman;

Biaogu-cousin aunt;

035 Frightening skill

Nangong Yue kept shutting her every move and she couldn't help but sneer when she saw her pink face turned red.

"Daddy, let me see too." Nangong Xin curiously leaned to his father's side, craned his neck to look at the painting in his father's hand, but was disappointed, and said, "It's so ugly!" As he said, he took a few steps back fearfully and took his sister's little hand.

Hearing this, Su Qingping's face suddenly froze, oval face turned pale, and a gleam of water appeared in her eyes. It seemed very pitiful. She cursed bitterly in her heart: Damn fool, look how she deals with him in the future!

She dared not say anything to Nangong Xin, but Su shi had no scruples, and said sharply: "Xin Ge'er, what do you know?! Nonsense, apologize to your biaogu!"

"I, I..." Nangong Xin shrank in fright, trying to explain that he didn't talk nonsense, but he stammered and couldn't tell.

Nangong Yue took a step forward, and took a glance, and said bluntly: "The meaning of calligraphy and painting first principle is spirit resonance(creativity ) ; second is Bone Method(structural use of the brush); third is Correspondence of object(proper representation of objects); fourth is Suitability to Type(specific coloration of those objects); fifth is Division and Planning; sixth is Transmission by copying... forgive Yue'er for ignorant, really don't know which of the above is align in biaogu's painting." She judged everything. Su Qingping's face flushed, her head lowered. Nangong Yue concluded by saying: "This painting is not as good as what my brother painted when he was five years old!"

Nangong Mu repeatedly nodded, "Yue Jie'er summarized these six points quite well. It seems that this period of time has made great progress."

Nangong Yue smiled playfully, "How do you reward me, daddy?"

Both father and daughter talked happily. Although Su Qingping smiled softly on the surface, she almost broke the silver teeth in her mouth. She really wanted to teach Nangong Yue and Nangong Xin a lesson. Unfortunately she is now under the fence of others, and only has her aunt to rely on... Wait, aunt? She suddenly had an idea in her mind, and her eyes flashed.

The next morning, After Nangong Yue payed respect to Su Shi walked out of Rong'an Tang with Nangong Xin, but she Yimei's face was a little ugly who was guarding outside.

She was about to ask, but heard Su Qingping's seemingly concerned question from behind: "Yue Jie'er, are you okay?"

Nangong Yue smiled faintly, and said, "Nothing, Ping Biaogu."

"It's fine if it's all right." Su Qingping said meaningfully, and left with the maid Liurong.

Nangong Yue gave Yimei a wink and signaled her not to say anything. After her elder brother Nangong Xin walked away, she asked: "Yimei, what's the matter?"

"San Guiniang, just now nubi was waiting for you. Suddenly, a pozi bumped into the nubi and knocked down the bookcase in the nubi's hand." Yimei was already anxious and was about to cry. "San Guiniang, that pozi carried a food container in her hand, and spilled all the soup on your homework, staining several sheets." She said more and more anxiously, "San Guiniang, you will be blamed by Teacher Fang for failing to hand in your homework. How can that be good? ""

Nangong Yue thought that something big has happened. She just heard that it was smearing her homework. She didn't feel relieved and waved her hand: "It's okay. Let me explain to Teacher Fang." On the contrary, she cares more about Su Qingping's meaningful words just now. Could it be...

Nangong Yue didn't get too entangled. She has seen the big storms in previous life, how can she care about this little thing? Anyway, it's just a trick.

As usual, Nangong Yue went to Jingzheju to attend class, but didn't expect Su Shi to appear in class with Fang Ru. The girls who don't know beforehand were all taken aback. But Su Qingping's mouth raised, showing a smirk.

Nangong Yue sneered in her heart, probably knowing what Su Qingping wanted to play. This woman is looking for someone to contaminate her homework. Maybe just think of wants to make myself embarrassed in front of the Su Shi, and make Su Shi displeased!

As soon as Su Shi came, she said politely to the Teacher Fang: "Teacher Fang, Please don't care about the old body. This old body just came to watch and see how the girls are learning."

Fang Ru naturally did not dare to refuse. Two pozi put an armchair at the back of the class, and Su Shi just sat down.

"Girls, open your homework..."

At the beginning of each class, Fang Ru consistently checked the girls' homework.

For a while, Jingzheju had only the sound of scroll opening "brushing".

Fang Ru continued to comment one by one:

"Eldest Miss's writing has improved a lot. It's just that the vigor of stroke is slightly insufficient, but it was a little heavier when the ink was applied again."

"Second Miss, there is also progress."

"Third Miss, your calligraphy has made progress... Huh? Why are there only so few sheets?" Fang Ru sharply narrowed his eyes, and before Nangong Yue could answer, she solemnly rebuked: "There are ten missing calligraphy and no paintings. Third Miss, although my assignment is lot but if you arrange your time reasonably, you can definitely complete it. Look at Miss Su," She picked up some of Su Qingping's paintings on the other side and commented: "Although her painting skills are mediocre, she paints few seriously and has improved slightly."

Nangong Yue glanced at Su Qingping's paintings coldly, and a sneer flashed in her eyes, and explained: "Teacher Fang, I finished my homework yesterday, just in morning accidentally got soiled a few sheets ..."

She hadn't finished her words, but she heard Su shi's slap on the table, and a stern voice came from the back of the class: "Yue Jie'er, what happened? Teacher Fang assigned homework. You actually so lazy and slippery! "Obviously, the Su Shi has already convicted Nangong Yue.

Yimei showed fear and wanted to explain for Nangong Yue, but she raised her hand to stop her.

Su Qingping lowered her head slightly, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised from an angle others can't see. Her plan was successful! Although she can't deal with Nangong Yue, she can borrow her aunt's hand.

If it were a previous life, Nangong Yue would definitely be hurt by her pro-grandmother's attitude. But after experience a lifetime, she had no expectations of her grandmother at all, and she had no feelings, and said sonorously: "Teacher Fang, if I can prove it?"

Fang Ru didn't expect Nangong Yue to behave like this, and she felt a little bit interesting in her heart, "How do you prove it?"

"Yimei, spread paper, grind ink!"

Under Nangong Yue's instructions, Yimei skillfully spread a large sheet of clear paper on the desk and quickly grinded the ink.

Nangong Yue picked up a brush, smeared it with ink, and then swiped it without hesitation…

Her strokes were extremely skillful and quickly draw an outline of a silhouette. Several people who were watching immediately realized that she was drawing a horse. She didn't care about other people's gazes, and continued to draw the neck, chest, legs and other big turning parts, and brushed out the tail of the mane with a dry brush. The change in shades of dryness and wetness is natural. With just a few simple strokes, a galloping horse has already appeared in front of everyone. The straight lines of the horse's legs were thin and strong, like a steel knife, which penetrates the back of the paper. The stretched legs and the horse's head have a strong impact, which seems to break through the picture.

Nangong Yue once again moistens brush with ink and was about to draw the second horse, but Fang Ru stopped at this moment: "You don't need to paint any more. I believe you." She looked at Nangong Yue with a subtle look. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she couldn't believe that this galloping horse was actually drawn by the seemingly gentle girl in front of her. The painting is like a person. Although simple, this picture of a galloping horse has captured its essence. The picture is simple and elegant. The brush is bold and dignified. The galloping horse is very vigorous, showing the broad and determined mind of the painter. Such a person absolutely disdains laziness, and this kind of painting skills can never be achieved by laziness!

Su Shi's expression was a bit embarrassing. As a grandmother, she naturally wouldn't apologize to her granddaughter. Just threw her sleeves away and said: "Such a big girl, don't know how to be careful, even her homework will be stained." After that, she left with a large group of maids and pozi.

Fang Ru didn't care either, just glanced at Nangong Yue thoughtfully, and said in her heart: This San guiniang was only good at painting yesterday. The time until today will never allow her to progress to this point. In other words, this San guiniang was deliberately hiding before? Thinking of this, she became more and more interested in Nangong Yue.

The course has returned to the usual process, Su Qingping is very unwilling, but can only suppress her emotions.

In the face of absolute strength, any conspiracy is futile! Nangong Yue looked at Su Qingping coldly. To her, this woman was nothing but a clown.

Nangong Cheng and Nangong Lin looked at Nangong Yue with weird and complicated expressions. They didn't know if it was envy or jealousy. They didn't know when Nangong Yue had such a good drawing skill.

Note corner:

the six principle of Chinese painting

The six elements that define a painting are:

"Spirit Resonance" (qiyun 气韵) or vitality (shengdong 生动), and seems to translate to the nervous energy transmitted from the artist into the work. The overall energy of a work of art. Xie He said that without Spirit Resonance, there was no need to look further.

"Bone Method" (gufa 骨法) or the way of using the brush (yongbi 用笔). This refers not only to texture and brush stroke, but to the close link between handwriting and personality. In his day, the art of calligraphy was inseparable from painting.

"Correspondence to the Object" (yingwu 应物) or the depicting of form (xiangxing 象形), which would include shape and line.

"Suitability to Type" (suilei 随类) or the application of color (fucai 赋彩), including layers, value and tone.

"Division and Planning" (jingying 经营) or placing and arrangement (weizhi 位置), corresponding to composition, space and depth.

"Transmission by Copying" (chuanyi 传移) or the copying of models (moxie 模写), not only from life but also the works of antiquity.

036 Hook Up

After the class, several people went back separately. Su Qingping and maid Liurong went back to Rong'anTang together. Walking out of the Jingzheju, and passing through a few corridors, a few hanging flower gates... Rong'antang finally appeared in front.

Su Qingping did not speak all the way; her heart was extremely complicated, jealous, unwilling, resentful... She found someone to stain Nangong Yue's painting, just to make the other party make a fool of herself in front of her aunt, but she didn't expect the ending to be like this!

Liu Rong had no idea what her family guiniang is thinking, while looking around, she said enviously: "It deserves to be the mansion of a third-grade official. Not only are the courtyards extremely large, still the decoration is gorgeous and luxurious. But, can invite the best teacher in the capital to teach in boudoir school, which is really something ordinary people would not even dare to think. "

Su Qingping didn't speak, just walked forward silently.

Liu Rong thought she also agreed, so she said more vigorously: "Yesterday, when nubi went to the kitchen to collect meals saw that the kitchen had been stewing all kinds of precious medicinal soups! What blood swallows stewed with red dates, what fresh steamed fish? It's really delicious. It's really a big family's style."

Su Qingping twisted the veil in her hands, still silent. All of Nangong's family was indeed something she didn't even dare to think about before she came... No wonder Nangong Yue, a junior treats her like this. Even her, this biaogu doesn't care. After all, she is just a poor relative with no power!

Unaware of the complex psychology of the master, Liu Rong still talking incessantly: "Eldest Miss, you say if we could stay forever, how good would it be!"

Stay forever?! Upon hearing this, Su Qingping's eyes lit up, as if a door suddenly opened in front of her. It would be great if she could stay forever!

Nangong Yue, you don't like me, you insult me, I want to stay! Not only do I want to stay, but I also want to stand firm in Nangong Mansion. At that time, see who would dare to look down upon me, Su Qingping!

As thinking, she had already reached the door of Rong'antang. A man in a green dress suddenly walked out of the door and almost collided with her. Su Qingping hurriedly backed up a few steps, looked up, and saw that the other party was of medium height, with smooth ironed brocade attached to his slightly thin body. His appearance was still handsome, but his eyes were a little slick. It is Su Shi's Shu born Fourth son-Nangong Sheng.

"Qing Ping has seen fourth cousin." Su Qingping politely bowed.

Liu Rong on the side also hurriedly gave a salute: "Nubi has seen the fourth master."

"Ping biaomei is really good at seeing the outsider. Brother heard that Biaomei called my second brother as Cousin Mu. It sounds very close, and I am very envious of my brother. How about Ping biaomei also call brother as Cousin Sheng, right?" Nangong Sheng smiled frivolously, staring at her with scorching eyes, and the folding fan in his palms swayed slightly, looking so romantic.

Su Qingping knows very little about this fourth cousin, only knows that he is the old Furen's Shu son and has not yet been married. In other words, he is the only one of the four cousins who has no wife. Maybe, she can...

"Cousin Sheng." She half-downed her face and glanced at Nangong Sheng quickly, looking shy and timid.

Upon seeing this, Nangong Sheng shook his folding fan again, and said in a coquettish tone: "Ping biaomei, you just came back from boudoir school? Maybe Ping biaomei is also hungry. There are many delicacies in this Wangdu. How about today your brother be host and treat you to go around see it?" After that, he waved his hand and folded the fan back, with a smile on his face.

Thinking of the prosperity of the Wangdu, Su Qingping almost agreed. But thinking of her identity and where she was staying, she immediately calmed down and politely bowed:" Many thanks for cousin Sheng's kindness. Just biaomei is a boudoir girl, how can go out at random. Auntie is still waiting for me to have a meal, so biaomei will leave first."

"In that case, brother won't delay you."

"Ping'er takes her leave." Su Qingping politely saluted again and led Liu Rong into Rong'anTang.

Nangong Sheng looked at Su Qingping's back obsessively, and did not leave for a long time.

His biaomei is really a beauty. If he can get hands on it, then DiMother will be kind to him…

T\N: he called Di mother, since he is concubine's child.

On that side, Nangong Yue returned to Mozhuyuan with Yimei. Lin Shi and her nanny Liu mama were waiting for her in her room.

Nangong Yue saw her mother's ghastly expression at a glance, but when she saw her, her mother immediately smiled and asked cautiously: "Yue Jie'er, are you okay? Wei niang heard that your grandmother said something to you in class today..."

"Mother, I'm fine." Nangong Yue interrupted Lin Shi immediately, smiling nonchalantly: "I know my Grandmother is for my own good. She is just afraid that I am too young and can't bear hardship."

Lin Shi looked at her daughter carefully again, and finally heaved a sigh of relief as made sure that she really didn't care.

Nangong Yue simply pulled Lin Shi to accompany her for lunch. During this period, Nangong Yue has been smiling and acting smart to be nice, and Lin Shi's face gradually had a smile.

After Lin Shi and Liu mama left, Nangong Yue quietly went to Liu mama's room to wait for her to come back, her face sinking like water. My mother's complexion looks wrong today, she must have experienced something; otherwise it won't be like this.

When Liu mama returned to her room for a nap, she was shocked when she saw Nangong Yue sitting on the round stool by the table and sipping tea in the cup elegantly.

"San guinang, why are you in my room?"

Nangong Yue put down the cup and gently wiped her lips with a handkerchief. Then she raised her head to look at Liu mama with a sharp look in her eyes. "Liu mama, what happened to my mother today?"

Hearing that, Liu mama's face became stiff, and she smiled stiffly, "Furen is nothing."

Perhaps Nangong Yue's eyes were too sharp, Liu mama said like this, but her eyes didn't dare to look at Nangong Yue, her eyes lowered slightly.

Upon seeing this, Nangong Yue could not help but press her lips tightly, trying to reason by moving with affection, "Liu mama, I am my mother's daughter. It can be said that I am the person who cares about her most in this world. Although I am young and have limited abilities, I also want to do my best for my mother. "

Liu mama has always been loyal to her mother. Even if her mother went crazy, she has always stayed by her side. After her mother passed away, Liu mama kept guarding her wholeheartedly until she later died of illness.

Nangong Yue spoke the truth. Liu mama couldn't help but move. It stands to reason that if a daughter wants to know about her mother's situation, it is entirely reasonable. She didn't need to conceal it, but the problem was that the topic was too sensitive and it was really not suitable for children.

Seeing Liu mama's tangled face, Nangong Yue sighed slightly: "Liu mama, I promise I won't say anything. Besides...I am really worried about my mother." As she said, her eyes were already red. "My mother's complexion looks so bad today. But I can't help her in anything. I feel so useless."

Her words are choked with emotion and seeing this Liu mama felt distressed. She is Lin Shi's wet nurse and she also watched Nangong Yue grow big. Seeing her crying, immediately her heart softened. "San guiniang, after returning to Rong'anTang from Jingzheju this morning, the old Furen called the second Furen over and questioned the furen..." She hesitated for a moment, and continued, "For heir's affairs ...What's the plan…

37 Diagnoses

Liu mama said more and more lightly, but Nangong Yue understood it all at once.

Grandmother ate at her own place in the morning, so she called her mother over and transfer her angry out on. However, mother indeed has a shortcoming-heir!

I am nine years old, and my mother has not conceived any more children for nine years. The people in Erfang are thin. Gege who has intelligence deficient is only the eldest son and this I as daughter. It's not easy for the grandmother to endure for nine years. It must be the grandmother who said that mother could not give birth, and advised her to give father a concubine earlier, so as to extend the offspring. But as stubborn as a mother, how can she agree...The result is naturally unhappy.

Thinking about it, Nangong Yue also had a ghastly expression.

In fact, she also knows why Lin Shi's difficultly for having children. In the previous life, after she had a miscarriage and overwhelmed with giref. so she discarded herself and let her body decline... At this time, it was Liu mama who cried and begged her not to hurt herself like this. She also said that Lin Shi had dystocia when she gave birth to her and she didn't take care of it well, which led to difficulties for have the offspring.

Liu mama advised her that a woman should not be wronged by herself, let alone hurt herself. For some things, one step is wrong then every step is wrong. So don't make yourself regret it.

Thinking of Lin shi's ghastly expression today, Nangong Yue couldn't help but clenched her fists. She must cure her brother! Only then it's not in vain that she was born again!

Not only that, she also wants her mother to have another child, whether it is a male or a female, she will take good care of him (her)... Then, the destiny of the mother will be completely changed, right?

In her previous life, she could only watch the series of tragedies happen before her helplessly, but was powerless to resist.

In this life, with her medical skills, she will definitely be able to nurse her mother's body, allowing her to give birth to a healthy child again.

After making up her mind, Nangong Yue left Liu mama's house and went to Lin Shi's house.

Who thought Lin Shi is not there, even Nangong Xin is not in Qianyun Yuan.

"Miss Third came here" Lin Shi's first-class maid Ruyi greeted her with a smile. "Second young master went to the garden to play. The second furen was just now called by the eldest Furen. It seems to be related to the old Furen's birthday banquet."

"It's okay I shall wait here for a while." Nangong Yue shook her hand, and Ruyi immediately sent a little maid to serve Nangong Yue tea.

It didn't take long before Lin shi came back to room with her companion Yan Niang.

"Mother," Nangong Yue immediately met and hugged Lin Shi's arm, "Why did Eldest aunt called you back?"

Lin Shi originally frowned slightly, but when she saw her daughter, her eyebrows stretched out immediately: "Your eldest aunt called mother in the back because of your grandmother's birthday. In half a month, it will be your grandmother's birthday. At the time, many court officials and influential officer's family members will be coming. Your eldest aunt alone can't do it, so she asked me and your third aunt to help and set up a banquet together." As she said she took a wooden sign board." your elder aunt intends to arrange a banquet for the female family members in the Flower hall(reception pavilion) of Rong'anTang. She handed over the arrangement of the flower hall and the banquet design to Mother. This is the card of the warehouse."

T/N: reception pavilion (generally part of a large residence, and often built in a garden)

Lin Shi also didn't expect that Zhao Shi would entrust her with a heavy responsibility. So far, somewhat flattered to holding the card and looked at it again.

Nangong Yue also couldn't hide her surprise. This is also something that had never happened in her previous life. Thinking about it again, it was because brother in previous life was gone, and Mother was immersed in grief. Naturally, elder aunt would not bother Mother with the birthday party.

"Mother," Nangong Yue leaned against Lin Shi sweetly said: "Then don't be too tired."

"Our Yue Jie'er is really obedient and knows how to care for Mother." Lin Shi smiled softly and caressed her daughter's head, there is warmth in her eyes.

"That's should be. Later, Mother does not hesitate to lean on me." Nangong Yue pretended to pat her chest proudly, grabbed Lin Shi's wrist with a smile, and said: "Mother, I have been studying the medical books you gave me these days. Let me get your pulse."

She smiled and acts coquettishly hold Lin Shi's hand gently. Seeing her like this, Lin Shi also laughed and said: "Good, good." Then she was pulled by Nangong Yue and sitting on the kangbed together. Nangong Yue conveniently move Lin Shi's wrist. Put her index, middle and ring fingers were placed on Lin Shi's wrist, her face sinking.

Mother's pulse is extremely unstable like a cold invasion. Nangong Yue carefully senses it again, but found that Lin Shi was actually having Uterine cold and blood-deficient!

A woman is physique originally lean on cold. Mother's also yang deficiency and yin prosperous led to uterine cold. When the mother gave birth to her, she had dystocia and lost too much blood leading in a constant qi and blood deficiency. In addition uterine cold only formed the now uterine cold and blood deficiency illness. But this kind of symptom is not visible in normal days.

Nangong Yue pursed her lips. It seems that this is the reason that has caused the mother's infertility for many years!

This disease of uterine cold and blood deficiency is can't say as difficult or as easy. But with Nangong Yue's medical skills, it is easy. She deliberated: "Mother, you have blood deficiency syndrome. Yue'er remembers that there is a conditioning prescription in the medical book. After return Yue'er will let An Niang to get the medicinal ingredients. Wait for Yue'er to decoct the medicine. Mother, you should drink it!" She didn't talk about uterine cold, but only talked about blood deficiency syndrome, which was somewhat suitable with Lin Shi's health condition.

Although Lin Shi didn't understand medical skills, she was raised in family of doctors. She still understood the basic knowledge of conditioning. Hearing that she was suffering from blood deficiency, she knew that this conditioning decoction would be harmless and even ordinary people can drink it. So she smiled and nodded: "Drink, drink, our Yue Jie'er decocted the medicine personally, how dare my mother not drink it!"

At this moment, Nangong Xin rushed in, and the maid Qingya followed behind panting heavily. Seeing his mother and sister laughing together happily, he curiously asked: "Mother, meimei, what are you talking so happily?" He eagerly squeezed to the other side of Nangong Yue, looking at them expectantly.

Seeing him sweating profusely, Nangong Yue hurriedly took out a veil, carefully wiped off the sweat from her brother, and then smiled mysteriously, "I won't tell you."

"Meimei, tell me! Tell me!" Nangong Xin entangled her reluctantly.

Lin Shi watches from aside, only to felt that her pair of children were in love with each other and couldn't help laughing.

In the QianYun courtyard, there was harmony and warm; while on the other side of the Nangong Mansion, when Huang Shi returned to her Lanshan courtyard, she had sullen face and hatefully threw the pair of cards on the ground. To the nanny Fang and the personal maid Yiling complained: "Damn it, this Zhao Shi is really confused. She actually gave such an important task to the useless waste Lin Shi. But let me be in charge of the little things like the troupe and the stage! Also don't think that with Lin Shi's cowardly temperament, if something goes wrong, can she afford it?!"

More Huang Shi talked about it, the angrier she became. She only felt that Lin Shi's assignment related about Banquet side. It must be quite piece of fat profit and luxury. How would be like herself? What kind of fat(profit) can this troupe have? It's just a bunch of lowlifes!

Huang Shi thought in her heart that Zhao Shi should be looking down on their concubine rooms(ShuFang). That's why a waste like Lin Shi was entrusted with such a important task. She tightened her kerchief, gritted her teeth, angry and ferocious.

"Oh! My Third Furen!" Fang Mama hurriedly picked up the cards. "This is the warehouse card. If it breaks, how can you explain it to the lao Furen and the Eldest Furen?" She looked at the cards carefully and found that there was no damage, and she was relieved. "Fortunately, it's okay."

Huang Shi was also a little nervous at first. Hearing Fang Mama said that, she was finally relieved, but still insisted: "If it breaks, it will be broken. Who is afraid of whom?"

"My third Furen. Ah, you don't be stubborn." Fang Mama hurriedly pulled Huang Shi into the house and let Yiling guard the door. Then she lowered her voice and said: "Third Furen, do you remember what happened three years ago? This time Second Furen also took the Warehouse card. Will she find us..."

Three years ago?! The expression on Huang Shi's face suddenly stiffened. About three years and two months ago, the father-in-law Nangong Hao passed away and the house was in chaos. Zhao Shi was so busy that she gave her the power of warehouse's duties.

At that time, she thought laotaiye had died. She was afraid that after the three-year mourning period passed, the family would be separated. Fearing that the future days will be difficult, she secretly transferred a few precious items in the warehouse and exchanged for some private money. But who knows that just mourning period passed, current monarch suddenly sent an imperial decree to eldest brother-in-law Nangong Qin call back to the royal capital and also appointed as a high official. It can be said that a meteoric rise in career and whole family was happy.

Now that three years have passed since the incident, she had forgotten about it...

"Impossible, even if this matter is found in our heads after such a long time, who has evidence that it was me who counterfeit the goods? At that time, i won't admit it to death! Besides, Lin Shi is so stupid, maybe she can't find it at all." Huang Shi said this, but she lacked confidence in her heart. She knew that if those fakes were recognized, then Su Shi would be furious, and would investigate carefully at that time. Maybe she would really be found.

The more she thought about it, the more anxious Huang Shi became, and even traces of fear spread in her heart.

038 Scandal

The next day, Nangong Yue got up early, wrote the prescription, and instruct An Niang to go to the drugstore to get the medicine. After that, she and her brother Nangong Xin went to Rong'antang intent to greeting, but unexpectedly stopped by a maid.

"Second young master, third Guiniang, please stay."

This really rarely happens. Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, "What's the matter?"

But Nangong Xin couldn't help showing a hint of joy, and couldn't wait to pull Nangong Yue and wanted to leave: "Meimei, in that case, let's go."

That maid straightened her chest and said confidently: "This is Lao Furen's order. Let the Sons and Girls don't need to greets today."

Tn :Gongzi,Guniang

At this time, the eldest Son of the ZhangFang, Nangong Sheng and his entourage came over, and were also stopped by the maid. .

Nangong Sheng looked inside the Rong'an tang, his eyes flickered and finally smiled gently: "Yue jie'er, since that's the case, you should go to boudoir class early." Then he said to Nangong Xin, " Xin Ge'er, you should go back too."

"Yes, Elder brother." Nangong Yue and Nangong Xin responded in unison.

The two siblings parted ways at the next intersection. Looking at her brother's back, Nangong Yue whispered to Que'er next to her, "Que'er, go explore and see what happened in Rong'an Tang?"

Que'er naturally agreed quickly .

When Nangong Yue arrived at Jingzheju, cousins had already arrived, and only Su Qingping had not yet come.

Nangong Yue glanced casually at Su Qingping's seat, then sat down in her seat and prepared for class.

Nangong Lin is pestering Nangong Cheng to ask questions: "Eldest jiejie, Grandmother won't let us go greet, isn't her old lady sick?" "Eldest jiejie, I am very upset, shouldn't I go to see grandmother again? "Eldest jiejie..."

Nangong Cheng patiently responded to her...until Fang Ru walked into the class.

"A few girls, open your homework..."

Before Fang Ru's voice had fallen, Su Qingping walked in from the door in a little panic, and said embarrassedly: "Sorry, teacher. I'm late because..."

And Fang Ru didn't want to listen to her reason at all. She just waved her hand: "Go and sit down."

Su Qingping silenced in embarrassment, a touch of resentment flashed under her half-dangling eyes. She ran to her seat and sat down in a desperate manner. What happened just now in Rong'antang couldn't help reappeared in her mind.

At that time, she was serving for the Su Shi's grooming. Suddenly Wang Mama came in to report that Fourth master's room maid Qin'er was pregnant. Su Shi was furious on the spot and immediately ordered people to call Qin'er and Fourth Master to come.

She found an excuse to retreat, but didn't leave. Instead, she hid behind the curtain and watched everything that happened afterwards.

She saw how Qin'er tearfully said that she didn't want to ruin reputation of Fourth master, so she was willing to take the abortion pill. She saw how Nangong Cheng looked happy and pity after hearing this. She also saw Qin'er decisively drank the bowl of abortion medicine in one gulp. After that, she fell to the ground limply as if she had taken off a layer of skin, with a sad smile on her face. She also saw Nangong Cheng moved forward and held Qin'er in his arms, and asked her whether it hurts...

After leaving Rong'anTang, Liu Rong sighed with emotion: "This fourth master look so handsome. But unexpectedly, this kind of person is really not a good match! "

But Su Qingping disapproved. She curled her lips sarcastically, and then recalled the information about Nangong Cheng she had inquired about these days. Sure enough, this Nangong Cheng was really credulous and it was easy to fiddle. If she climbed up to him, this Nangong Mansion's glory and wealth would also have her share.

Su Qingping suddenly thought of her stepmother. That vicious scheming woman, father was fascinated by her manipulation. But I have to say that stepmother's ability to manipulate people is excellent, if I could be like her...

Su Qingping smiled coldly in her heart, as if glory and wealth were in front of her eyes. She must make a good plan!

After class, when Nangong Yue returned to Mozhuyuan, Que'er had already been guarding outside her room door.

"Miss Third." Que'er greeted her quickly. Nangong Yue gave her a wink and motioned her to enter the room.

After entering the room, Nangong Yue sat down and said: "Say it."

Thinking of what she had heard, Que'er's little face flushed red, and she embarrassedly said: "Miss Third, nubi heard that the reason for not being allowed to enter Rong'an tang this morning was because Qin'er, the maidservant of the Fourth Master, got...has..." The more she spoke, the more embarrassed she became and could barely continue.

An Niang immediately knew what Que'er wanted to say, and hurriedly scolded: "Que'er, how can you tell the guiniang this..."

"Nanny, it's okay. There are some things, I will always know." Nangong Yue said lightly but meaningfully: "It's better to know earlier than later..."

An Niang didn't say anything after hearing this.

Que'er calmed down and continued: "Fourth master's maid Qin'er got pregnant. But Fourth master hasn't married a wife yet. If husband got Shu Eldest son, the Fourth master's reputation would be ruined. That Qin'er has deep affection for Fourth master and couldn't to bear ruin his reputation. So she voluntarily took the abortion medicine." As saying end, Que'er was almost ashamed. She had known that the Fourth master was unreliable, but she didn't expect to be so unreliable.

Nangong Yue couldn't help but sneered: "Where is she so deep affection. That child would never be born. Even if she wants to keep, the lao Furen couldn't tolerate it. If she is really allowed to give birth to a child, it will not only corrupt the reputation of the fourth uncle, but also the reputation of the entire Nangong family. Eldest brothers still want to talk about marriage. Rather than waiting for others to do it, it is better to drink the abortion medicine herself first. Maybe it can attract the pity of the Fourth uncle, that Qin'er's abacus is really striking! "

The relationship during this period all was analyzed simply and clearly by Nangong Yue. An Niang, Yimei and Que'er all looked at Nangong Yue in amazement. They only thought that the San Guiniang was really smart and can't even see an appearance of only nine years old.

Nangong Yue half-closed eyes and thought: This Qin'er is really a rare talent, with a keen mind, daring to do things, and knowing how to grasp people's hearts. Thus in previous life, after her fourth uncle got married, she could still get along well.

"Miss Third" Que'er said again suddenly, "you told the Nubi to investigate about Su Biao guiniang yesterday. Nubi has already got some results."

So fast? Nangong Yue glanced at Que'er unexpectedly and said: "I'll listen to you."

Que'er took a deep breath and said slowly: "Su Biao Guiniang is temporarily staying in the courtyard in RonganTang. She brought a personal maid named Liurong from her hometown. Lao Furen also gave Banxia, a second-class maid below her, to Su Biao Guiniang to take care of her daily life temporarily. Last night, Nubi looked for Banxia and had a chat. Banxia was very dissatisfied with Su Biao Guiniang, saying that she was stingy and didn't give much reward. She also said that Su Biao guiniang quietly bought the gatekeeper at the side door and went out to pawn some things..."

Que'er kept talking, Nangong Yue remained calm, but she was somewhat satisfied with this Que'er. This girl is indeed a useful talent.

After Que'er finished the report, Nangong Yue gave her new instructions: "Que'er, good job. Keep staring at Su Biao Guiniang and find a way to buy Banxia!"

039 Counterfeit

After lunch, Nangong Yue personally boiled the decoction with An Niang brought medicines. She was about to take the decoction to Lin Shi's Qianyun Yuan, but didn't expect Lin Shi to come in.

Unexpectedly, her daughter really boiled the medicine for her. Lin Shi couldn't help but feel touched and her eyes reddened. Under her daughter's expectant eyes, she drank the medicine soup.

After that, the Lin Shi talked about the main events of the trip, "Yue Jie'er, don't you still have a vacancy..." It turned out that for Su Shi's birthday banquet, the mansion planned to add some new maids. Lin Shi thought that just Nangong Yue also happened to have a vacancy here, so she planned to fill it in.

In the words, Liu Mama had already brought the Yapo to Mozhuyuan. That Yapo had brought a dozen little girls, the oldest one was fourteen or Fifteen years old, and the youngest seemed to be only six or seven years old.

In the empty yard, a dozen little girls stood in rows, with different expressions. Some looking forward, some being cautious, some panicking...they are all good appearances, at least more than beautiful. Occasionally, there are a few particularly outstanding faces, and the features are somewhat gorgeous. Logically, the maid's appearances shouldn't be too provocative, and if the appearances overshadow the Master, it's not good.

It's just Nangong Yue doesn't care about this. She had seen too many beautiful women in the palace in her previous life. Some have beautiful looks, some were beautiful and intelligent, some were serpent-hearted... If you saw a lot, you knew that the most important thing was not these.

She looked around, but didn't choose immediately. Just instructed Yimei and Yimei asked them to introduce themselves.

Most of the people who will be sold by the Yapo are from poor families, so the names are not very pleasant, they are all flowers, springs, and so on. They have never seen anything in the world, so they are very cautious and nervous. Most of the answers are stubborn and unable to make a sentence. Therefore, it is difficult to draw two or three clear, orderly, and loud voices, which naturally attracted Nangong Yue and Lin. Shi and An Niang's attention and secretly nodded.

Nangong Yue was more perfered about a girl named Huang Hua, who appeared to be all over perfect. Both of her parents died, so she was sold to Yapo by her stepmother. This Huanghua is alone and has no attachment, relatively easy to control. Moreover, she is only eight years old and can stay for a few more years.

Thinking of this, Nangong Yue said: "Huang Hua, come forward and let me have a look."

Huang Hua basically felt that her appearance was not the best, her mind was not the smartest and her eloquence was not the best. Unexpectedly, guiniang in this mansion had chosen her. She was a little flattered, and took two steps forward cautiously.

Nangong Yue calmly looked at Huang Hua. Huang Hua's eyes were small, but they were extremely bright, with a touch of firmness; her eyebrows were thick and dark, her skin was healthy wheat-colored, her palms were rough. At first glance, they are caused by long-term rough work. Wearing a white-washed cyan dress on the body, it looks clean.

Being sized up like this by Nangong Yue, although Huang Hua was nervous, she tried to calm down, straightened her back, and stood there quietly.

Nangong Yue suddenly asked: "Huang Hua, what do you think of me here? Would you like to stay with me?"

Huang Hua took a deep breath, bowed with the etiquette taught by Yapo, and said boldly: "Girl, you are so elegant and graceful. Nubi is naturally willing."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yue showed a hint of interest: "Since you can tell that elegant and graceful, you must know some words?"

This time, Huang Hua said without thinking: "Nubi's father was a scholar ( xiu cai) when he was living. It's a pity that he studied hard for more than ten years but never made progress. Dad didn't want the Nubi to be an illiterate person, and he also taught the nubi a little during his lifetime. "

T/N note: xiu cai is person wh passed county level imperial examination

Hearing this, Nangong Yue became more satisfied with her. It's not hard to find a maid these days, but there are very few who can read. Moreover, this Huang Hua is a bit clever and knows a sense of propriety .

"Mother," Nangong Yue said to Lin Shi immediately: "Yue'er needs this Huang Hua."

Lin Shi nodded and also thought that this Huang Hua is indeed good. In addition, she picked two girls of appropriate age for her own Courtyard. Then asked the Yapo to go and collect the money.

"Yue Jie'er," Lin Shi looked at her daughter affectionately: "Do you want to give this girl a name yourself?"

These rural girls' names are too inferior to be shown public. So, the maids are assigned under their masters and are given a decent and nice name by their own masters.

Nangong Yue tilted her head slightly, thinking, then smiled, and said, "Huang Hua, then you will be called Huamei."

Hung Hua that is Huamei hurriedly bowed in response: "Thank guiniang for the name."

At this time, Yan Niang came to report: "Second Furen, the reception hall of Rong'antang has been set up. Does the Furen want to go over there? "

Su Shi's birthday banquet is so important. Certainly, Lin Shi did not dare to take it lightly and immediately got up to leave. But saw her daughter smiled and wrapped her arms around her, "Mother, Yue'er also wants to go and have a look, okay?"

Lin Shi thought that her daughter was not too young and could start to learn about housekeeping, so she nodded and agreed.

Lin Shi's group of four went to the reception pavilion of Rong'antang across the courtyard. The reception pavilion has been completely renewed. The wallpaper has been changed. The furniture and window lattices are spotlessly clean. The decorative vases, smoke furnace, calligraphy and painting, etc. have been carefully placed.

Yan Niang has followed Lin shi for many years, and her taste and work are reliable. Lin Shi looked all the way, nodding her head and only slightly moved a few positions.

Nangong Yue also carefully checked around. Mother's this assignment is very important. If it was done well, it was credit; but if it was not done well, she would lose face in front of other aristocratic families, perhaps that she would be completely rejected by Grandmother.

Nangong Yue looked around in a circle, her eyes stopped suddenly on a large ground vase in the corner, her brows frowned, but her expression remained silent.

This vase...

She took a step forward, pretending to appreciate, but her heart sank, and things were terrifying.

Lin Shi has been paying attention to her daughter. Seeing that she seems to be very interested in this vase, she walked to her, smiled and said: "Yue Jie'er hasn't seen this ten-arhat famille rose overglazed winter melon floor vase ,isn't? This is your great-grandfather's collection from the past dynasty. It has been in some ages, but it is very valuable. "

Nangong Yue smiled nonchalantly, and pretended to say excitedly: "Then Yue'er should appreciate it more." She caressed the vase with her finger casually, her eyes half drooping, hiding the gloom in her eyes.

Damn, the glaze color of this floor vase is wrong, The technique used in the blanking is insufficient. The pattern drawing is acceptable, but it's still lacking maturity. In her previous life, she had been a crown princess and also an Empress, What precious thing hadn't seen precious and naturally developed some eyesight. With just one look, she could be sure that it was a fake. Her great-grandfather came from an influential family, and the official respected as the first assistant. How could it be possible to collect a fake?

In other words, this vase has been swapped!

Damn it, who is it? !

Lin Shi on the other end didn't notice anything. She smiled and asked Nangong Yue: "Yue Jie'er, what do you think?"

"It's pretty good." Nangong Yue replied with a smile, but she was a little worried: Since this vase has been counterfeit. What about the other items in the warehouse? My mother will definitely go to the warehouse to retrieve items again, in case get a counterfeit again...

40 hook the soul

The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this matter should not be taken lightly. Suddenly pointing to the corner of the northwest of the flower hall and said: "Mother, Yue'er just thinks there can be another decoration here." She coquettishly asked: "Mother, can you let Yue'er go to the warehouse to choose?"

Lin shi has no principles for her daughter and immediately nodded: "Good, good." After saying that, she gave Yan Niang a wink and asked her to give the right card for the warehouse to Nangong Yue.

"Miss Third..." Yan Niang wanted to accompany Nangong Yue to the warehouse, but was hurriedly called away by a servant woman. After she bowed and gave a salute, she stepped back.

Nangong Yue looked at the right cards in her hand and walked out of Rong'antang with Yimei. Yimei thought that Nangong Yue was going to the warehouse, but found that she was walking in the wrong direction, "Miss Third, this is not..."

"Let's go back to Mozhu yuan first."

Since Nangong Yue said this, Yimei didn't ask more.

After the master and servant returned to the Mozhu Yuan, Nangong Yue entered the room and took some things, and then called Que'er again.

The warehouse in the inner courtyard is located in the southwest corner of the mansion, and is usually managed by an elderly woman Qi pozi in the mansion. Actually,this Qi Pozi also came out from Su Shi's Rong'anTang. Thus she could get such an important as well as leisure job.

When Qi pozi saw Nangong Yue coming, although she was very surprised, she greeted her with enthusiasm: "Miss Third is good! How come Guiniang is free to come to the storeroom?"

Nangong Yue motioned to Yimei to show the right cards and said calmly: "My mother has been very busy recently, so I will be a helper for her. Today I came here specially to choose another vase to put in the reception hall."

After checking the right cards, Qi pozi smiled more and more attentively: "Miss Third, come with me." After speaking, she took out a bunch of keys and opened the warehouse door.

The warehouse has not seen sunlight for many years, and it is a little dark but not damp. A faint musty smell blew on her face, causing Nangong Yue to frown slightly and hurriedly took out her veil to cover her nose.

"Miss Third, all the vases are inside." Qi pozi showed them the way well.

Nangong Yue looked around curiously, asking about the origin of certain objects from time to time. Qi pozi flipped through the ledger book in her hand and answered politely.

Nangong Yue was calm on the surface, but a huge wave was already in her heart. She guessed right, not only the ten-arhat famille rose overglazed winter melon floor vase was a counterfeit. She looked halfway and found that there was still a smoke furnace, two large and small vases were also fakes. There are also some rolled up calligraphy and paintings and things hidden in the corners. She can't see clearly, so she can't confirm it.

This is really troublesome. Less than half a month is my grandmother's birthday. In between, there will definitely be more fakes that will be accidentally taken out to display. The maids and pozi who worked in this mansion, without eyesight and insight, naturally couldn't recognize the true and false.

But on the birthday banquet day, there must be a lot of dignitaries coming. Certainly some of them can recognize the counterfeit. A huge birthday banquet hosted by the Nangong Mansion was mixed with fakes. If this incident were to be spread out, I am afraid it will become a topic of gossip for the entire Wang du!

And grandmother always loves face the most. At that time, she will be furious and her mother certainly can't escape her crime!

The more Nangong Yue thought about it, the more her heart frightened, beating fast, a little anxious. No way! She has to think of a way to get her mother out!

But who's thing is it?

The first person Nangong Yue suspected was the warehouse manager Qi pozi!

Nangong Yue's eyes flashed, and she suddenly stopped in front of a large vase of yanshen yunhai(misty mountains and sea of clouds) and nodded as if satisfied, "This ground vase is pretty good."

Qi pozi immediately came over and flipped through the ledger book and said:"Mis Third, you have good vision. This was given as a gift for lao taiye's 40th birthday at that time. Lao taiye was also very fond of it..." lao taiye she said was naturally Nangong Yue's deceased grandfather, Nangong Hao.

"Then this..." Nangong Yue randomly clicked on the large ground vase with her hand. At the same time shook the veil in her palm against the Qi pozi twice. A little white powder floated out and flew into Qi pozi's nostril and entered the bloodline with her breathing...

"Then old pozi will call for someone..." At first, Qi pozi was still in consciousness. Gradually, she was in a daze. She stood blankly and gave a supercilious look.

"Qi pozi..." Yimei noticed her abnormal condition and was about to step forward, but she saw Nangong Yue raising her hand to signal her not to move.

Yimei was honest, and immediately stood there.

Nangong Yue stretched out a finger and shook her in front of Qi pozi, and asked tentatively: "Qi pozi, what is your name?" Qi pozi was hit by her homemade rosemary powder, which is different from ordinary rosemary powder. This rosemary powder made by Nangong Yue has the function of temporarily paralyzing the nerves and causing mental confusion. Therefore, after an ordinary person is infected, they will answer whatever they ask. They are more honest than ever. When they wake up, their memory will be a little confused, thinking that they are just in a daze. Unfortunately, the effect of the medicine is only half an instant.

"I, my real name is Laidi. After entering the mansion, lao Furen thought my name was not good, so she gave me the name Lu." Qi pozi was in a trance, even for many years didn't speak the countryside way calling oneself also blurted out.

Nangong Yue was very satisfied with this reply, knowing that the medicinal properties are resolutely effective, hurriedly continued to ask: "Qi pozi, I found a few fakes in this warehouse. Is it you secretly exchanged them?"

Qi pozi hasn't answered yet, the expressions of Yimei and Que'er behind Nangong Yue had changed drastically, their eyes were shocked and terrified. This slave-servant stealing from Master is a felony!

Qi pozi looked confused and her eyes were dull: "I never did it."

"Then do you know who it is?" Nangong Yue asked again.

Qi pozi replied blankly: "I don't know, I have only been in charge of the warehouse for a year and haven't opened the warehouse several times."

Nangong Yue's expression is slightly dull. Since Qi pozi said like this, it is definitely not her. A person who is caught in rosemary powder will not deceive, unless this person has a will different from ordinary people and has suffered inhuman ordeals... It is impossible for an ordinary woman like Qi Pozi to do it.

If it wasn't Qi pozi, then we have to check from the warehouse manager before Qi pozi... At that time, they were still in their hometown. Although it is not impossible to check, it is not possible to produce results in a few days.

Nangong Yue pondered for a moment, and suddenly thought of something. She took the ledger from Qi pozi's hand, quickly turned a few pages, and then slid the ledger back to the other party with a thoughtful expression on her face.

After a while,Qi pozi finally woke up slowly, her eyes trembled, and she didn't know where she was.

"Qi pozi, I thought for a while. This large Yanshan Yunhai ground vase is not in line with the overall style of the current reception hall. I don't want it to go. When I return, I will ponder it carefully." Nangong Yue said nonchalantly, "Today really troubles you."

"Where is it, it is this Pozi's duty." Qi pozi said flattery, forgetting the strange feeling just now.