As he spoke, Lin Yue took the lead in sitting down on the low couch next to the jade table.It was cold in winter, and it was snowing outside, both of them were wearing thick jackets, and Concubine De was also wearing a dark blue coat, which looked a little more graceful and luxurious than the last time they met.In addition to the tunic winter clothes, Huangfu Yiren is wearing a crescent white cloak, which makes her whole appearance more and more beautiful, and her eyebrows show a bit of heroism that ordinary daughters do not have.The two sat down opposite Linyue, and Linyue said: "The king of war is now under order to lead the army to crusade against Qinglan and Donghua, and he may not be able to return for the New Year at the end of the year, so don't worry too much about the two." ”When she entered the palace this time, Concubine De may have just wanted to know her son's current situation, so Linyue took the initiative to tell her without waiting for her to ask.Although this Concubine De is over half a hundred years old, she is too cowardly, and the biggest concern in her heart is only the king of war.Sure enough, when Concubine De heard Lin Yue's words, a trace of worry and disappointment flashed in her eyes, and the expression on her face could clearly see the loss.For this woman, the only belief she has to live now is her son Feng Tianzhan, and this year's New Year is also of great significance to them - the King of War was crowned king, reused by the Son of Heaven, and had her own prince's mansion, and Concubine De moved out of the cage that trapped her for half her life.Moreover, the king of war married his wife and started a family.This is the first year that the family of three will spend together, however, the war king can't come back.As a mother, the disappointment in Concubine De's heart can be imagined.It's just that the food of the king divides the worries of the king, and the duty of the king of war is to be loyal to the Son of Heaven and act according to orders, whether he is an official in the court or leading troops to fight, as long as the emperor has an order, he has no room to refuse.Concubine De and Huangfu Yi both understood this truth, so the disappointment was fleeting.Gong Lan was holding a tea tray with four delicate small plates on it, and there were four different dim sum cake rolls placed in the saucers, she took them out one by one, put them on the several cases in front of Lin Yue and Concubine De, and bowed down."
How do you feel about the time when the Huangfu girl and the war king got married?"
Lin Yue looked at the Huangfu Yiren, who had been sitting quietly on the side, smiled and asked gently.Huangfu Yiren said respectfully: "The king of war is a man who stands up to the sky, and the courtier's marriage to him is not only the luck of the courtier, but also the honor of being side by side with the palace." ”According to her current status, the self-title of courtier is no longer appropriate, but Lin Yue understands that she is just showing her attitude."
The princess is satisfied, which also means a good thing for the palace and the emperor."
Lin Yue said, raised her hand and pinched a piece of shortbread and put it in her mouth, "Concubine and Huangfu girl also try it, let's talk about homely things for a while, don't be too restrained." ”"Thank you, Queen."
Lin Yue raised her lips indifferently, "The King of War is indeed a rare good man, although he is not good at words, but it cannot be denied that he is the best husband worthy of being entrusted for life." ”Huangfu Yiren nodded, "What Niangniang said is very true. ”For her son to be praised like this, Concubine De showed a shallow smile on her face, a little happy, but she didn't feel proud, it seems that in her heart, her son is so good.This is a natural reaction that any mother will subconsciously have when she mentions her child, regardless of pride or not.So Lin Yue just smiled and didn't say more, but said curiously: "The concubine and the imperial concubine entered the palace today, did they come to chat with the palace, or is there something important?"
”Huangfu Yiren smiled faintly, "It's nothing important, it's just that last time the queen asked the courtiers to go into the palace to play chess with the mothers when they were free, it just so happened that the courtiers were free these days, and they wanted to know some of the prince's situation, so they came into the palace to meet them." ”When Lin Yue heard this, she smiled faintly, turned her head to Gong Lan and said, "Go and bring the chess equipment of the palace." ”"Yes, mother, please wait."
Gong Lan turned around and went down, and soon brought a set of expensive chess sets from Linyue, and the tea and fruit snacks on the several cases in front of him were removed by the palace maid, and after cleaning up, they were replaced with a chessboard made of black jade.Linyue is not proficient in chess, so she doesn't have much love for chess, this set of chess is given to her by Fengqi after the palace banquet of the last ceremony, saying that it is to facilitate her to pass the time with people in the future.The chessboard made of jade all over the body, black and white, is also a precious warm jade, which is warm to the touch and makes people love it."
Well, I'll go for a walk."
Concubine De saw that the two had already put on a posture of playing against each other, and she didn't want to stay here to disturb, and she also understood that there might be something to say between the queen and the Huangfu people, and it was inconvenient for her to stay here, so she took the initiative to get up and leave.Lin Yue didn't stop her, she only told Gong Lan to follow, "The snow scene outside is good, the concubine Niangniang go and sit in the warm pavilion for a while, Gong Lan, so you can wait." ”"Yes, sissy."
Huangfu Yiren stood up, "My mother will wait for me outside for a while, I will play a game with my mother, it won't be long." ”"It's fine."
Concubine De smiled lovingly, "You young people should get along more together, my mother is used to it alone, so you don't have to take me too seriously." ”Huangfu Yiren shook his head and took her hand, "What did my mother say?"
The prince is not at home, and the daughter-in-law should have done more filial piety. ”Concubine De was obviously very satisfied with this daughter-in-law, although she was not a narrow-minded person, she could still see that when she looked at Huangfu Yiren, there was a kind of tolerance and gentleness in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.Hearing Huangfu Yiren's words, she didn't say anything more, but said: "Then I'll go out first, and you get along with Niangniang." ”"Well, too, mother, don't let yourself catch a cold."
Watching Concubine De walk out of the side hall, until the figure disappeared in front of him, Huangfu Yi turned around, sat back in his seat, raised his eyes and asked with a smile, "Niangniang chooses white or black?"
”Lin Yue shook her head, "This palace only knows a little bit about chess, so let's choose a sunspot, and ask the Huangfu girl to be merciful." ”Huangfu Yiren nodded, pushed Kuroko's chess box in front of Lin Yue, and chuckled, "Niangniang is too modest, no one can do everything, there are always those who are good at and those who are not good at."
Even if she can't play chess, she doesn't lose her dazzling style at all. ”"This is not denied by this palace."
Lin Yue happily hooked the corners of her lips, obviously in a good mood, "What this palace has always been proud of is this superior self-confidence and unyielding temperament. ”