Qingchuan History

Chapter 56

But as Gu Xinglang said, the world is a game of chess, and the imperial palace is also a game of chess.If Ruan Xueyin has entered the chess game, it is impossible for her to be alone.Even if her own goals and paths are clear, it is difficult not to be drawn into the vortex by other people's goals and paths.

In the afternoon of the second day, Shangguan concubine came to Zhexue Hall.

"Last time I said I wanted to ask my sister for tea, but my sister never invited me, so I had no choice but to come here uninvited."

It was still the same sweet and glutinous voice, but the tone was not as soft as last night.Ruan Xueyin's head resounded with the sound of "妧儿" again, and she felt quite chilly.After thinking about it, if I am a man, maybe it will be very useful?
Seeing her distracted, Yunxi stretched out her left index finger and poked her arm from behind.

Ruan Xueyin came back to her senses, and said with a smile: "I have been busy since that day, and after a long time, I kind of forgot about it. I'm always happy if you want to come."

Yunxi was surprised, but also felt relieved, secretly thinking that her kung fu in this scene is much better than when she first entered the palace.

Shangguan concubine was also surprised, she was slightly stunned, and then she became bright, "Recently Junshang picked up my sister to Wanlan Hall every night, I think my sister has her whole heart with Junshang, and she can't remember about me."

This sounded awkward, Ruan Xueyin wanted to explain a bit, but didn't know where to start.

However, Shangguan Concubine didn't seem to intend to wait for a response, and carefully looked at the arrangement of flowers and plants in the Qizhe Snow Palace, tsk tsk admiring:

"As expected of Mrs. Ming's former residence, I don't even know half of the flowers and plants. It is said that when His Majesty the Taizu built the Folding Snow Palace, he posted a list to recruit the best craftsmen in Qingchuan. He collected thousands of design drawings and took seven days to choose." Seven nights. After the palace was completed, they ordered people to visit Qingchuan to find all kinds of rare flowers and plants that are suitable for the water and soil of Jidu. Seeing it today is a true legend."

There are not many records about concubines in historical materials. Before entering Qi Palace, Ruan Xueyin mostly watched the affairs of the monarch and his ministers under the tutelage of Ji Ji, and knew little about such anecdotes.After moving into Zhexue Palace, I heard something from Yunxi, and Mrs. Ming is really famous, so I found some books to read, so it is basically clear.

Now, listening to Shangguan's concubine's eloquence, I can't help but sigh with emotion, these ladies from aristocratic families are indeed ready to marry into the royal family, they know very little about the affairs of the world, but they know all about concubines and concubines.

"From Emperor Taizong to Emperor Dingzong, Zhexue Palace was uninhabited for more than fifty years, and I am also surprised that it is still so well maintained."

Shangguan concubine turned to look at her, with an incomprehensible expression, "Yes, Taizong and Dingzong only granted three wives in the two dynasties, and they all lived in the other three palaces. The Zhexue Palace has been vacant for 52 years, and now it is finally ushered in. Elder sister. Elder sister also has a word 'Snow' in her name, it's really fate."

Ruan Xueyin smiled noncommittally, "The Zhexue Palace is far away from the Wanlan Palace where Your Majesty lives. Since Taizong and His Majesty Dingzong only have three wives, they are naturally arranged in the nearby palaces. According to the rules, these four palaces can only be occupied by wives. It’s not surprising that the Folding Snow Hall is empty.”

Shangguan concubine's eyes had a deeper meaning, "According to the calculation, my sister is the second wife to live in the Zhexue Palace in the past century of Daqi Liguo. It is said that the king is indifferent to the elder sister, but now it seems that the elder sister is going to repeat Mrs. Ming's love." It's a great honor."

She leaned close to Ruan Xueyin's ear and said these two sentences in a low voice, so that Yunxi and Xiwu next to her didn't hear them.

During the exchange of words, the two entered the main hall.Ruan Xueyin was not in a hurry to answer, she turned her head and signaled Yunxi to watch the tea, and when the tea was served, she said slowly:

"Madam Jin was joking. I have been in the palace for more than half a year, and I seldom see Tianyan. Recently, I have gone to Wanlan Hall more often. It is mainly because of my teacher. You have a lot to ask me."

Shangguan concubine took a sip of the tea in the cup, she seemed to like it, she savored it carefully, Fang Waner said, "Oh? I thought it was my sister's service to the sick, it's quite different from your love."

There was something in this sentence, Ruan Xueyin didn't want to deal with it, so she picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"I'm only contributing to things like serving illnesses. In the end, it's the adults in the Imperial Medical Bureau who can help."

Yunxi and Xiwu were ordered to wait at the entrance of the main hall, at this moment there were only two of them in the hall, and Shangguan concubine stopped whispering,

"But I heard that on the day Junshang fell ill, the Tai Hospital was busy for a whole night, and he still didn't get better on the second day, so Diyan went to Pishuang Palace to invite Mrs. Yu. Thinking about Mr. Zhang, they couldn't do anything at first. Why did my sister enter the hospital?" Turning the Lantern Palace, the situation suddenly improved, at that time, listening to such a critical situation, Your Majesty actually recovered five days later?"

"Since Mrs. Jin inquired so clearly, she must also know that I happened to be in Pishuang Palace that day, and I went with Mrs. Yu. When we arrived, Master Zhang and the others had already figured it out, and your majesty had already woken up. I need someone to take care of the sick, Your Majesty does not want Mrs. Yu to work hard, so he keeps me."

Gu Xinglang had already issued a gag order for the situation in Wanlan Hall in those few days, so Ruan Xueyin's lie was justified and confident, without any guilt.

"But I heard that my sister took a small box back to Zhexue Palace that day."

She really took the trouble to inquire.

"It happened suddenly, and since I was appointed to take care of the sick, I naturally have to go back to get some daily necessities. What if I need to watch the night."

The answer is watertight, and there is nothing unreasonable from a logical point of view.Shangguan concubine smiled:

"Sister is really amazing."

Ruan Xueyin didn't understand what she was referring to, but even if she understood, she couldn't accept it.It was still the end of summer, and the green snow buds in the purple clay pot were still boiling hot, so she raised her hand to refill the two cups.

"It's just the two of us at this time, and my sister doesn't have to work hard to deal with me. Although I don't know what you mean when you entered Qi Palace, my sister's skin color was not tanned at that time, but she used oak seeds, gallnuts, holly leaves and charcoal mother , I don’t need to talk about the specific preparation method and other auxiliary materials.”

Even though she was almost certain that she knew about medicine, Ruan Xueyin was still shocked to hear the other party speak so accurately at this moment.

There are many formulas in this world that can temporarily darken the skin tone, some are very realistic, while others are easy to see flaws.

The ointment in Ruan Xueyin's black jade bottle is very realistic when applied.Not only realistic, but also will not damage the skin.And Shangguan concubine's words clearly meant that she knew about this ointment.

Unlike Gu Xinglang's Four Hands Cut, the teacher never said that Ningdai Ointment is unique to Pengxi Mountain.But she has studied medicine for several years, and she also knows that among similar medicines, the formula of Ningdai Ointment is excellent, it is definitely not something that ordinary people can make, and not many people will recognize it.

A person who can tell what she has painted with just a few glances must have excellent medical skills.Even if the medical skills are not good, at least the pharmacology is good.

So she was planning to pierce the window paper?

"Madam Jin understands medicine very well."

Shangguan concubine laughed again, "Not as good as my sister. Although I am good at medicine, my medical skills are not good. I can't cure the diseases caused by the four cuts."

(End of this chapter)