Steel Dynasty - Chapter 38

[Chapter 38 Concubine Zhen]

“My dear, my servant has brought Li San.”

Outside the Bishui Pavilion, Liuli asked Li San to wait outside and went into the palace to report.

In the bedroom, in front of a screen painted with light ink landscape paintings, a woman in violet luxurious palace clothes was half-lying on a couch and reading a Buddhist scripture.

Hearing this, she stood up and said, “Let him come in. Ming’er was very mysterious in the letter this time. I would like to know what perfume he was talking about?”

After that, Concubine Zhen stood up and stood between the two palace maids. Under the waiter, he left the bedroom and went to the main hall, where he sat down on a mahogany chair.

At this time, Liuli called Li San in.

“The young slave of Prince Qi’s Mansion has met Concubine Zhen.” Li San did not dare to look at Concubine Zhen, and bowed hurriedly and said.

Seeing that Li San was dressed in coarse cloth and very shabby, Concubine Zhen frowned and said, “Since you are from Ming’er, you don’t have to be so restrained. What kind of perfume did Ming’er ask you to send this time? ? “

Li San dared to raise his head at this time, and he saw an extremely graceful woman sitting in front of him. She had pink phoenix eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, a pink face, and red lips. Although she did not have the beauty of a country, she still had the appearance of a city.

Rumor has it that Concubine Zhen’s real name is Yun Xiner, a native of Suzhou in the Chongqing Kingdom. Her father, Yun Shang, is the Qipin County Magistrate of Taiping County in Suzhou City. Twenty years ago, the Queen Mother selected a concubine for Xiao Wenxuan. There are women in the families of officials in the Chongqing Kingdom. Must participate in the talent show.

It was at that time that Yun Xiner was spotted by Xiao Wenxuan in the draft, and she was favored. Within ten years, she had the title of Concubine Zhen. However, in the backyard of the palace, a new generation replaced the old one. Today, the status of Concubine Zhen is still there, but It’s not as good as it used to be.

After coming back to his senses, Li San said, “Go back to your Majesty, this little slave was dragged by Your Highness to send perfume and Zui Qingzhou to your Majesty.”

“Where are the things?” Concubine Zhen asked.

Liuli said: “Your Majesty, Your Highness has sent quite a lot of things this time. I asked Xiao Guizi from the palace to bring them here. They should have arrived by now.”

Just as he was saying this, a burst of laughter like silver bells suddenly came from outside the door. With a sound, a concubine in red palace clothes walked in, followed by several people dressed as eunuchs, carrying Xiao Ming’s perfume and wine.

“Sister, King Qi is really filial. He sent so many things here this morning.” The concubine in red palace clothes smiled and went straight into the main hall and sat down on a chair on the side. Looks raw.

Concubine Zhen smiled lightly. This person was the fourth prince’s mother-in-law, Concubine De. She was familiar with her when walking around in the palace. She said, “It must be that Xiao Guizi talks too much. She really doesn’t care about eating and not fighting.”

“No, Next time, there is no need for my sister to take action. I’ll give him some words first,” Concubine De said with a smile. She knew that Concubine Zhen was annoyed by her prying around. With her status, how dare Xiao Guizi not say anything.

Concubine Zhen said with a smile: “I accept my sister’s wish. This time, my sister came by chance. Since my sister also knows that this is Ming’er’s thing, why don’t we take a look at it together?”

Life in the palace is light, and so is Concubine De. She only inquired out of curiosity. At this time, she couldn’t help but become interested, but she still said politely: “Sister, if it is inconvenient, I will go back.”

Xiao Ming made it very clear in this letter that he wanted the concubines to have Concubine Zhen knew this kind of perfume, so Concubine Zhen was not angry with Concubine De this time. On the contrary, Concubine De was known as a talkative person in the palace, so if she met her, the news would spread through her mouth.

“Sister is out of town now. It doesn’t matter. Liuli opens the box.” Concubine Zhen said.

Liuli said yes, but before Liuli could take action, Li San diligently stepped forward to open the wooden box and said softly to Liuli: “There are nails on this wooden box, so it’s better for me to do it, so as not to hurt the girl. Liuli

smiled and nodded.

Four wooden boxes were opened, three boxes contained perfume in small porcelain bottles, and one box contained wine.

At this time, Li San took out a small porcelain bottle, handed it to Liuli, and said, “This is the perfume made by His Highness himself.”

Liuli took it and gave it to Concubine Zhen.

In the letter, Xiao Ming gave a basic description of the perfume, so Concubine Zhen was not ignorant. She took the perfume and pulled out the cork from the bottle.

Then he asked Liuli to find a feather, dip it from the bottle and apply it on his body.

“Sister, what is this and why is it so fragrant?” Concubine De was watching Concubine Zhen’s movements until Concubine Zhen put the perfume on her body, and a charming fragrance suddenly filled the whole room.

This perfume is very comfortable and has nothing like the mixed smell of fragrant cakes.

Concubine Zhen had no hope in what Xiao Ming sent, thinking that Xiao Ming was messing around again, but the smell of the perfume entered his nose, and he immediately understood that what Xiao Ming sent this time was extraordinary.

Seeing Concubine De staring blankly at the perfume in her hand, Concubine Zhen explained: “Sister, this thing is called perfume. It is a special spice that Ming’er learned in Qingzhou. It is said to be much more practical than fragrant cakes.

” Perfume? This is unheard of, sister, can you let me try it?” De Fei said.

Concubines are also women, and the concubines in the palace are always the objects of imitation among the people. In other words, in modern terms, these concubines are all people who are at the forefront of fashion.

Moreover, in order to compete for favor, the concubines in the palace used all kinds of tricks. Concubine De was also a person who was well versed in this. Naturally, she understood that something new was enough to make the emperor linger in his palace for several days.

Taking the perfume, De Fei nodded to herself in the same way, and her whole body was immediately filled with fragrance.

“Hey, sister, this is really a good thing, it smells so good, and it’s easy to use.” Concubine De’s eyes suddenly lit up. She looked at the three boxes of perfume and rolled her eyes, “This time King Qi sent it There are quite a lot of perfumes, my sister is really lucky.”

How could Concubine Zhen not understand the implication of this concubine’s words? She said, “These perfumes were sent by Ming’er to honor all the sisters. If my sister likes them, take a few bottles back and use them. Yes.”

Concubine De said happily, “It’s my sister’s good to me.” After saying that, she got up and went to get the perfume.

At this time, Li San said: “Your Majesty, Your Highness gave the instructions when the slave left, saying that he forgot to mention in the letter that the three boxes of perfume have different flavors. They are divided into tulip, jasmine and agarwood, and the perfume has its own intensity. Different, you can choose according to your own preferences. “

“Oh?” Concubine De was even more surprised when she heard this, and said: “Quickly, bring the other two.”

Li San bowed and took out the others. Two perfumes were given to Concubine Zhen.

Concubine Zhen and Concubine De smelled each other again. They looked at each other and smiled. Concubine Zhen said: “This jasmine fragrance is fresh and elegant, which suits me. This tulip is warm and rich, which suits my sister.”

“My sister’s words are very true, I didn’t expect King Qi to be so capable. After using this perfume for the first time, I felt that it was really a sacred item.” Concubine De held the perfume bottle happily.

“In that case, I will give this bottle to my sister.” Concubine Zhen said.

Concubine De glanced at the wooden boxes. There were at least thirty bottles of perfume in each wooden box. She salivated and said: “When did my sister become so careful? This bottle is only as long as a finger. Please give me two more bottles.” .”

As she said this, Concubine De begged while pulling Concubine Zhen’s sleeve.

Concubine Zhen smiled and said, “Well, since sister said so, let’s get two more bottles.”

Concubine De was afraid that Concubine Zhen would regret it, so she happily took the perfume and thanked her again and again before leaving.

Seeing Concubine De walking away, Liuli snorted softly and said, “Empress, why bother giving her two bottles? Concubine De always eats more and takes more. This time she is bullying Concubine De into her kindness.”

Concubine Zhen glared at Liuli, ” Just say this in front of me, don’t talk about it outside, otherwise you will be wrong.”

“My dear, Sister Liuli also feels sorry for your highness’s perfume. This perfume is made by your highness with high-grade spices.” “Li San. Said cautiously.

Speaking of Xiao Ming, Concubine Zhen couldn’t help but feel a little sad, “Hey, it’s rare for him to bother so much, but I have my own thoughts on this matter. If I give it to the Empress in such a hurry, it would be too deliberate and not beautiful. Concubine De always likes to compete for favors. After taking the perfume this time, I will definitely go back and show off. By then, the Queen and the other concubines will come to the door. It’s not too late to

mention it now.

At this time, Concubine Zhen looked at the wine jar next to the perfume. She saw Chengxintang paper affixed to it, and there seemed to be writing on it, so she said, “Bring the wine jar.”

Liuli stepped forward, picked up a wine jar and put it on the “My dear wife, there is a poem on it.”

“Qingzhou’s fine wine is filled with tulips, and the jade bowl contains amber light. But it makes the host so drunk that the guests don’t know that a foreign country is their hometown.” Concubine Zhen read softly and nodded slightly, ” What a great poem. I didn’t expect that there were great writers in the barren land of Qingzhou.

Li Sanqiang suppressed his laughter and said respectfully: “My Lady, this poem was actually written by Your Highness. “

(End of chapter)