Chapter 864 The beautiful scenery

Putting aside the complicated matters of the next day, Zhu Gaoxu left Dongnuan Pavilion and prepared to go to Dongyi Palace to meet the imperial concubine.He felt a little comfort when he thought of the beauty's smile.

The Imperial Concubine Palace located in the East Six Palaces area is beautifully repaired.

The glazed tiles on the palace pavilions were made of special materials. They were shining in the sunset, and they were extremely textured.

Just as people like silk and jade, people prefer such things that are restrained and luxurious.

The imperial concubine Mu Zhen is also very beautiful.

Her delicate peach-hearted face, when she smiles, her bright big eyes will turn into curved shapes, as if the world around her has become simple and beautiful.

Mu Zhen seems to have never had any worries, of course this is just a feeling that gives people.

Zhan Qi is over three years old, and Mu Zhen’s young body has recovered very well.

At first glance, I can't tell that she had given birth to a baby, and her slim figure is still graceful and beautiful.

When Zhu Gaoxu saw her, some unbearable images immediately appeared in his mind, and he felt that her name was just a bit magical.

Perhaps because Zhu Gaoxu has never been a gentleman.

But when Mu Zhen came to greet her today, Zhu Gaoxu was a little surprised.It is normal that Depin Duan Xuehen, who lives in the Imperial Palace, is present; there is an uninvited guest next to him, the daughter of the military general Xu Zhang.

Now the You hour has passed, is Mrs. Xu planning to stay in the palace?Maybe she hadn't stopped for a day or two at all?

Zhu Gaoxu helped Mu Zhen and Duan Xuehen up, and then made a false support to Miss Xu, and asked kindly: Miss Xu is exempted from gifts.How are your father and uncle?

Xu looked a little surprised, looked at Zhu Gaoxu quickly, and hurriedly replied: "Return to the emperor, everything is fine for my father."My uncle is about to set off for a long trip, and my cousin is going to marry Princess Baoqing. The He family has been around for a while and is very busy.

Very good.Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

At this time, Mu Zhen said: I asked the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes, and I will ask Depin and Madam Xu to have a meal later?

Zhu Gaoxu said: Of course, it’s all family and relatives, and it’s quite lively to have dinner together.

After Xu thanked him, he squatted gently, saying that I would rather obey my orders than be respectful.

Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Duan Xuehen again. She was still taciturn. Compared with Mu Zhen and Duan Xuehen's temperament, she was indeed more gloomy.

He was not rejected and was with a bunch of women. For example, there were multiple female officials serving Zhu Gaoxu every month. He was not only a little overwhelmed, but also not unhappy.

But if you want to be with several women and just talk properly, the feeling will be bad and you will be a little tired.

I'll go and rest for a while and wait for dinner.See you in the dining room.Zhu Gaoxu said to several women.He wanted to minimize the amount of time he spent with them at the same time.

So the crowd walked past the corridor, and Zhu Gaoxu and Mu Zhen entered the main hall together.Duan Xueheng, Xu Niangzi and a group of female officials and palace maids stopped their rituals outside the door.

As soon as Zhu Gaoxu sat down on a big chair, the palace maids came in with warm water towels.He washed his hands and wiped his face, and saw Mu Zhen pick up the teacup from a wooden plate and put it next to Zhu Gaoxu.

You guys go down first.Mu Zhen said.

yes.The palace maids picked up the things and responded in unison.

Mu Zhen came forward, sat casually on another chair side by side, and leaned closer to her and said: Madam Xu seemed to be willing to see the emperor.

Zhu Gaoxu said in surprise: What do you say?

Mu Zhen smiled relaxedly: She seemed a little restrained, but she deliberately stood at a position that was easier to be seen by the emperor.I asked her to have a meal with the emperor. Didn’t the emperor find out that she is very happy?

Zhen'er is very careful.Zhu Gaoxu said casually, and he didn't want to refute Mu Zhen, so he pondered as she said, "I had never seen Miss Xu before Gao Sui divorced his wife."But she has been to Yunnan and I have known her for many years. Maybe everyone loves to deal with acquaintances.

Mu Zhen shook her head gently and said seriously: It's not like that. She just wants to see the emperor. She probably will be very happy to see you.

Zhu Gaoxu felt that the topic was a bit strange, so he reminded him in an accidental tone: Mrs. Xu has a special identity.

I know.Mu Zhen leaned softly on the chair, supported her delicate chin with her jade hand, and looked at Zhu Gaoxu with a smile, but I just told the truth.

Well... Zhu Gaoxu sent out a meaningless tone.He didn't want to argue with Mu Zhen very much because he liked Mu Zhen's good mood and smiling look.

Mu Zhen's head tilted slightly, as if she was thinking.

However, Zhu Gaoxu was a little confused. Her movements and expressions were very interesting, as if she was a little coquettish and a little shy, but not obvious, which added a bit of charm to her.

Yes.Mu Zhen pondered, I heard Miss Xu complaining in front of Depin that she was often disliked at home and in the He family.But the emperor is the emperor and is respectful and polite to her; Madam Xu should make her like herself more when she is in front of the emperor.

It was a bit confusing, but Zhu Gaoxu understood it.

After Mu Zhen pointed it out, he felt as if he had realized something, and he suddenly seemed to understand the mutual resentment between Ma Enhui and Yao Ji.

In theory, Enhui and Yao Ji don’t have any special deep hatred, but it seems that they cannot reconcile at all.

The reason may be that they both saw their own unbearable side in each other's eyes; they passed on such disgust and anger to each other.

Zhu Gaoxu said jokingly: Zhen'er's thoughts are really complicated.

Mu Zhen shook her head gently and said: For a woman, this is a very simple thing.

Zhu Gaoxu said with great interest: Is there a difference between men and women?

Mu Zhen said a little aggrieved: Of course.Women care a lot about whether they are beautiful and loved because they are always selected.

Zhu Gaoxu sighed and said: I can only blame Gao Sui for that matter. My father and mother may have their own considerations, but it really has nothing to do with me.

Mu Zhen was a little distracted and pondered: In Yunnan, when you were seen by you, you seemed very panicked and couldn't help but peek at me.My heart was blank, but later I found that the scene made me feel very... She came to her senses and regret flashed in her eyes. Am I not good?But I was tempted by you many times at the beginning.

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and whispered: I want to see it darker, let me see it again.

The emotions in Mu Zhen's big eyes seemed a little embarrassed, so she stopped saying anything.

At this time, the female official came in to report and asked them to go to the dining room for meals.Zhu Gaoxu and Mu Zhen stood up from the chair.

Although there were a few people sitting together around the table in the dining room, they were not considered a banquet, with less than ten home-cooked dishes.

But the specifications are quite high, and there are many well-dressed palace maids and officials serving this dinner.

The tableware is customized by Jingdezhen official kiln. The delicate porcelain bowls and exquisite patterns make this simple table mat extraordinary.

Mrs. Xu's flushed face also showed her emotions, and she enjoyed such an elegant scene.

Zhu Gaoxu paid attention to Mrs. Xu, and felt a little sad inexplicably.

After all, Madam Xu had been a princess before, and that was one of the most noble identities in the world. Why should she care about such an ordinary dinner?

If Mu Zhen hadn't talked about it, Zhu Gaoxu wouldn't have paid much attention to Miss Xu.With Mu Zhen’s casual reminder, Zhu Gaoxu became a little uncomfortable when facing Madam Xu.

Sure enough, he sat with a few women, and the atmosphere was less casual.While they were drinking and chatting, they were talking about the scenes that were so popular.

Zhu Gaoxu asked Mu Zhen: Have you ever mentioned to the imperial concubine that he is used to living in the capital?

Mu Zhen didn't seem to think this was a scene. She looked very interested and said briskly: I think my father is really more suitable to live in the capital.My father likes to study and travel, and pays attention to food, clothing, housing and transportation. How can Yunnan Prefecture compare to the capital?He is not good at martial arts and warfare. When I grew up, I rarely saw him leading troops personally and always entrust this uncle and that uncle to go to war.

Duan Xuehen also listened attentively. She seemed very interested in the people in the Mu family.

But Miss Xu covered her mouth and smiled, and said softly: The Imperial Concubine is so outspoken. Fortunately, the Duke of Qian is not here, otherwise he would be afraid of getting angry.

Mu Zhen glanced at Zhu Gaoxu and said innocently: I am just telling the truth, how dare I speak nonsense to the emperor?My father is probably not due to military merit, but only thanks to the Lord’s favor.

Zhu Gaoxu said kindly: Although the Duke of Qian is not good at leading troops, it is a very fair thing to be able to respect his status.After all, people who have the capital of the Mu family dare not bet, and those who dare to bet have no capital.

Mu Zhen glanced at Zhu Gaoxu and said nothing.

Zhu Gaoxu said again: I feel relieved that the Duke of Qian lives in the capital.The Imperial Concubine's uncle was more at ease to defend the territory of the imperial court in Yunnan.

Madam Xu whispered: The emperor is born with a real dragon, otherwise how could he make the world clear and clear while talking and laughing?

Zhu Gaoxu smiled and said: After all, it’s just a matter of dealing with family members, how can it be that complicated?Don't be polite, be more casual.

After he said that, he saw Mu Zhen’s face still had a smile on his face from Yu Guangli.

In the past, Zhu Gaoxu thought Mu Zhen was a very simple woman, but after getting along for a long time, he found that Mu Zhen actually understood a lot of things in his heart.

But she seemed to never be upset, probably because she was not simple, but open-minded.

Duan Xuehen, sitting opposite him, was also a strange woman.

Duan Xueheng never said a word in the dinner room, but she seemed to be uneasy. She was eating and drinking and listening, very calm.

Most people will think and actively integrate into the crowd, otherwise they will feel embarrassed, but Duan Xuehen is obviously an exception.

After dinner, several people sat together and drank soup for a while.

Zhu Gaoxu quickly left the dining room and did not ask about Madam Xu anymore.

When he was in Yunnan, Duan Xueheng was responsible for taking care of Mrs. Xu, and the relationship between the two may be very familiar.

Now that Madam Xu comes to the palace, it is mostly Duan Xueheng who arranges food and accommodation.