Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 371 Spring Day

   "Mother concubine, father emperor led the army to fight a great victory, and beheaded Yue Rong, a famous general of Chu State, to avenge the eldest brother."

  In the Palace of Yanxi Palace, Princess Jing'an's slightly joyous voice came out: "Isn't the concubine very happy to hear this great news?"

   Concubine Meng, who was lying on the bed with a sick face, really moved between her brows and eyes: "Is what you said true?"

   "It's true!"

Princess Jing'an held Concubine Meng's hand and said softly: "After this battle, Chu State will no longer be able to resist. The royal father will soon lead his troops back to Beijing. The elder brother can also come back. The mother and concubine should also fight hard. Get up, otherwise, when the father and the elder brother come back, how can they not feel distressed when they see the ill appearance of the mother and concubine?"

   Concubine Meng was ill for several months and lingered on the bed. Hearing the good news suddenly, a rare smile appeared: "Okay, you help me sit up."

  Princess Jing An was delighted, and hurriedly helped Concubine Meng to sit up straight.

   Concubine Meng whispered, "I don't know what happened to your eldest brother's leg injury."

Princess Jing'an wanted to comfort her mother and said with a smile, "If my eldest brother had a serious leg injury, he should have been sent back to the capital. Since he has been staying in the military camp, it can be seen that there is no serious problem. Maybe, when he returns to the capital in the future, he will be able to return to the capital. Walking as usual."

   Even if it was a false consolation, Concubine Meng listened comfortably and said casually, "I've been ill for so many days, and my face is so ugly. Bring a bronze mirror and show it to me."

   Princess Jing'an hesitated for a moment, but couldn't beat Concubine Meng, so she had to bring a bronze mirror.

   The round and bright bronze mirror reflects an old and haggard face.

   This face has long lost the charm and beauty of the past, like a ruined and dry flower.

   Concubine Meng stared blankly at the familiar and unfamiliar face in the bronze mirror, and the bitterness in her heart welled up again. She grabbed the bronze mirror suddenly and threw it out.

  The bronze mirror flew to the door and fell to the ground with a bang.

   The palace servants who waited on the side were all nervous and lowered their heads in unison. For fear of being punished by anger.

  Princess Jing'an endured the sourness and sadness in her heart, and explained Concubine Meng: "Mother concubine is ill, and her complexion is not as good as usual. When she recovers, wear some bright clothes and use some fat powder, and she will be as beautiful as ever."

   Concubine Meng lost her temper and felt a little regretful, so she hugged her daughter and cried.

   After crying for a while, the sullen sullenness in the bottom of my heart dissipated a lot. In a few days, Concubine Meng will be able to stay.

   Concubine Meng has not been out of the palace for a long time, smelling the fragrance of spring flowers, her mind floated, and she said softly: "I want to go to the imperial garden for a walk."

   Princess Jing'an was overjoyed and said with a hurried smile, "Okay, let's go to the garden now."

  …

  In the imperial garden in spring, hundreds of flowers are in full bloom, the fragrance of flowers and grasses floats in the wind, and the birds chirp in the treetops.

   "Brother Jue, Sister Xuan, you two run slower, don't fall."

  The two brothers and sisters are already one and a half years old. They are naughty, active, and energetic. Once they enter the imperial garden, they are like monkeys out of the cage. Running around, Fatty blushed and laughed non-stop.

  Queen Qiao, like all the grandmothers who dote on children, can't wait to hold a pair of children in her hands. Lest the children fall, they should be warned from time to time.

   Brother Jue responded loudly, "I'm not afraid."

   Sister Xuan took the next sentence: "Don't fall."

  Since a few months ago, the two brothers and sisters have shown intelligence that is far superior to children of the same age. They speak especially early and are articulate. At this age, he can already speak many words and simple sentences.

   Queen Qiao listened to her ears and was delighted. She turned her head and smiled at Lu Mingyu: "Our elder brother and sister Xuan are smart. They spoke earlier than their biological father."

Lu Mingyu's eyes were chasing a pair of children who were running and playful, and the corners of his lips raised slightly: "My father said that I was very active when I was young, and I learned boxing from my father when I was three years old. It seems that children are active because they are very active. got me."

   Queen Qiao stretched her brows and smiled: "It's too early to learn boxing at the age of three, and the child's muscles and bones are too tender. When the child turns five years old, it's not too late to practice martial arts."

   She was reluctant to let her precious grandchildren practice boxing early in the morning.

  Lu Mingyu had a plan in mind and laughed it off.

   Queen Qiao also knew that what she said was not worth it, she was a little sullen in her heart, but it was inconvenient to say it. When mother-in-law and daughter-in-law get along, let's give each other a little bit!

  The weather is just right today, and they are not the only ones who take their children to the imperial garden.

  Wang Jieyu also brought the little princess to visit the garden, everyone met, and it was quite lively.

   The little princess is only a few months old, her skin is extraordinarily fair, her eyes are black, her lips are rosy, and she is naturally good-looking.

   Queen Qiao also liked the little princess very much. She reached out to hug her and praised with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few days, and Xiao Ping'an is getting better and better."

  Wang Jieyu is very careful in raising her children, and she will be carried into the Jiaofang Hall every five days to be safe. The rest of the time, he stayed in his bedroom.

  Wang Jieyu pursed her lips and smiled: "She is still young, so when she gets older, it's better for the Empress to praise her like this."

  After having a daughter, Wang Jieyu has a foundation in the harem. The speech gradually became humorous.

   Queen Joe was amused and laughed.

  Lu Mingyu smiled and leaned over, reaching out to touch the tender face of the little princess: "Hurry up, let your nephew and niece play with you later."

  The niece and nephew are one year older than the aunt!

  Wang Jieyu laughed lightly.

   was joking when two figures suddenly appeared out of the corner of his eyes.

  Lu Mingyu glanced and said in a low voice, "Queen Mother, it's Concubine Meng and Jing'an."

   Hearing Concubine Meng's name, Queen Qiao frowned habitually: "Such a good situation, but it was a disappointment."

  The old enemy for many years is full of heartache, and there is no possibility of reconciliation.

   Concubine Meng and the mother and daughter also saw a group of people and did not avoid them, so they walked over slowly. Princess Jing'an was quiet and submissive, and greeted everyone with a smile.

   Concubine Meng was originally in a good mood, but when she saw Wang Jieyu, who was young and beautiful as flowers, she suddenly became dark and angry.

   Under the sun, Wang Jieyu's skin was tight and delicate, her eyes were bright and her teeth were bright, and she was smiling.

   And she, with a decayed and old face, has become the yellow flower of yesterday. In the situation where the two people's appearances are five-point similar, a sharp and strong contrast is formed.

  Under Concubine Meng's gloomy and jealous gaze, Wang Jieyu bowed calmly: "I have seen Concubine Meng's concubine."

   Concubine Meng stared at Wang Jieyu viciously, and replied with a sneer: "Wang Jieyu is a popular person in the palace, I should greet Wang Jieyu with a salute."

   Queen Qiao's face sank, and she gave Concubine Meng a cold look: "Concubine Meng has been ill for so long, has her brain been confused?"

   Concubine Meng shut her mouth bitterly.

  Lu Mingyu didn't want to be disturbed by Concubine Meng's interest in visiting the garden, and said casually: "There is a gazebo over there, let's take the children to sit there. Concubine Meng, please do it yourself!"

   Concubine Meng watched as a group of people left, and the resentment in her eyes deepened.

   (end of this chapter)