There is a black lotus in the deep palace

Chapter 37

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone in the palace was preparing for a hunting trip, and even the usually deserted Chaoluan Palace was bustling with preparations.

It was the eighteenth day, and the queen suddenly sent a message that she would summon Tang Wanning, and asked her to bring side concubine Meng by name.

Although she was reluctant, she had no choice but to stop what she was doing and took Meng Yuyao with her.

Fengyang Palace

The queen sat upright as always, graceful and luxurious, dignified and kind.

Tang Wanning and Meng Yuyao saluted according to the rules, and sat down in their respective seats.

"I have no other reason to call you here today, just to ask how the preparations are going?"

"In the past, Jue'er's affairs were all handled by me. Now that he has a concubine, I still don't feel at ease. I have to ask more questions!"

Tang Wanning got up quickly.

"Back to the empress, my son is stupid, and all the affairs in the backyard of Yuqing Palace have always been taken care of by Concubine Meng!"

As he spoke, he looked at Meng Yuyao, only to see Meng Yuyao also stood up confidently.

"Go back to Empress Empress, everything is ready, and I can get up and set off in the morning of the next day!"

The queen nodded in satisfaction, looked at Tang Wanning and smiled.

"You kid too!"

"Having been in the palace for half a year, why are you still pushing these things to the side concubine! You have to learn to take care of yourself!"

Tang Wanning was displeased but still nodded.

"Yes! Thank you, Empress Empress, for teaching me, I will definitely study hard in the future!"

The queen was very satisfied with her modest attitude and said with a smile on her face.

"Since that's the case, then you can take Mrs. Meng with you on this trip!"

"If you don't understand anything, you sisters can discuss it with each other!"

"The princess will not be unwilling!"

According to qualifications, as a side concubine, Meng could not leave the palace.

But if there is a queen who speaks, it is not impossible to make an exception.

This move not only elevates Concubine Meng, but also lets everyone know that the Crown Princess is a waste who can't even manage the affairs of the backyard. It really kills two birds with one stone!
Looking at Meng Yuyao who was secretly complacent beside her, Tang Wanning curled her lips.

"Of course I won't be dissatisfied, but I have to report this matter to His Royal Highness, I don't want to make decisions on my own!"

The queen's complexion changed slightly, and soon returned to normal.

"Too!"

"But don't worry, Jue'er has always been filial and will not disobey my wishes! You two just go back and prepare!"

"Everything is subject to the prince's needs, and he must be carefully served without any mistakes!"

"Yes!"

Tang Wanning and Meng Yuyao both agreed, the queen nodded and let them go separately.

……

That night, when Xia Houjue came out of Fengxian Hall, his expression was not very good.

The night in late August was already a bit chilly, he looked at the dark night of Yuqing Palace, and suddenly felt a little bit cold at high places.

After looking at the Chaoluan Hall where the lights were out and everyone was quiet, he turned his head and went to Meng Yuyao's place.

It seems that he hasn't been to Nongcuiju for a long time, and the moonlight is still as delicate as ever.

I don't know whether she is still preparing or busy with other things, Meng Yuyao hasn't rested yet, and the yard is brightly lit.

Xia Houjue stepped into the door without knowing it.

"His Royal Highness is here!" the little eunuch announced loudly.

Meng Yuyao came out to greet her with a face full of surprise.

"Your Highness! Why are you here?"

Since the last time the prince saw her making a waist pillow for the empress and left in a hurry, he seldom came back.

So far she still can't figure out why?The relationship between His Royal Highness and the Empress is obviously very good!
"Your Highness, sit here! Xueqin, serve tea!" Meng Yuyao was very attentive.

Xia Houjue sat down at the tea table, took a sip of the fragrant tea, and his face relaxed a little.

"What has Aifei been up to lately?"

Meng Yuyao lowered her head and smiled.

"What else can you be busy with? Your Highness will be taken care of by your concubine when you go out of the palace!"

"This morning, the empress specifically told you not to be careless. No, this concubine has to check it again to avoid mistakes!"

Xia Houjue nodded in satisfaction.

"You've worked hard!"

Meng Yuyao blushed.

"Sharing worries for Your Highness, a concubine will not suffer!"

After the two exchanged pleasantries, the room fell silent.

Meng Yuyao suddenly said happily when she thought of something.

"Your Highness, we're going to set off tomorrow. I'm afraid we won't be able to eat well on the way. If you have any favorite snacks and dishes, you might as well tell my concubine, and we will bring them in advance!"

Xia Houjue frowned.

"What? Are you going too?"

Mrs. Liu never went with the autumn hunting in previous years, so why did Mrs. Meng follow this year?This seems out of order.

Meng Yuyao nodded shyly.

"That's what the Queen wants!"

"Your Majesty loves Your Highness! She told me to let the concubine take care of His Highness's side affairs!"

"Your Highness! The empress is so kind to you!"

Xia Houjue's face darkened again, but he couldn't say anything for a moment, so he took a sip of tea sullenly.

"Your Highness, you have been busy all day, let's have some snacks!" Meng Yuyao personally picked up a piece of snacks and brought them to his lips.

Xia Houjue's gaze flashed, and it fell on her white jade-like wrist.

There is a yellow twisted silk gold bracelet, with all kinds of exquisite beads on it, which is not conspicuous during the day, but it is beautiful when it reflects the colorful lights at night.

"When did this bracelet come from? Why hasn't Gu seen it before?"

Meng Yuyao smiled modestly.

"It was rewarded by the Empress, who said it was a reward for the concubine's good service!"

"The empress also said to let the concubine do better in the future..."

Meng Yuyao continued to talk a lot, but Xia Houjue was no longer in the mood to listen.

When Meng Yuyao realized that something was wrong with him, his dark complexion had been controlled and returned to normal.

"Master? Are you unhappy?"

Xia Houjue put his lips on her shoulders.

"no!"

"You have done a good job, you must be filial to your mother in the future!"

Meng Yuyao smiled shyly and leaned into his arms.

"The concubine knows!"

"The concubine heard that the empress treats you very well, and you are busy with work. As your bedside person, I will do my best to be filial to you!"

Xia Houjue put another arm around her shoulder.

The movements are extremely gentle, but the expression is extremely indifferent.

It was late at night, and the two talked for a while before settling down for a rest.

Originally, there was an evil fire in my heart, and I wanted to have a good time.

But for some reason, every time he raised his gun to go into battle, his mind was in a mess.

For a while, it was Tang Wanning's exquisite and majestic face, and for a while, it was Meng Yuyao's fawning face to curry favor with the queen.

He felt nauseous for a while, turned over and went to sleep with his eyes closed.

Before going to sleep, she secretly scolded Tang Wanning again: This woman is probably here to collect debts!

Since she came, he seemed to have no intention of doing anything, and everything was not going well, the more he thought about it, the more gloomy his face became!

……

Two days later, on August 20th, [-]th year of Jingyuan.

The emperor led all the ministers, harem concubines, royal family members and ministers of civil and military affairs, and the brigade of people and horses, with flags fluttering, headed for the famous mountains in the north.

(End of this chapter)