Sweet and sour lotus root

She didn't dare to blame Jiang Bilan for not standing up for her - after all, she was asking for help from others. To put it harshly, it was a courtesy for others to help her, and it was also their duty not to help her.

But he still stabbed Xia Tong calmly, "Your Majesty, you are too tolerant. Xia is so arrogant, but you don't care about her."

Jiang Bilan said coldly: "You can say it, just go ahead and say it."

The emperor even gave her such a precious jade Ruyi, how dare Jiang Bilan ignore the emperor's face? She has to look at the Buddha's face even if she doesn't look at the monk's face.

But after the encounter just now, Jiang Bilan felt that Xia's scheming was unfathomable. She pretended to be innocent and innocent on the surface, but every word she said hurt her heart - she didn't believe that Xia was really a stone-headed person.

Feng Yuzhen had no choice but to give up. The imperial concubine felt that this girl was a thorn in her side. How could she dare to stroke the tiger's beard? She had to settle for the time being.

Jiang Bilan thought for a while, but decided not to pay attention to it and focus on herself. Speaking of which, Xia Tong is just a talented person, and no matter how favored she is, her popularity is limited. How can she get past her?

Jiang Bilan was thinking about Feng Yuzhen's secret recipe, "Where is the thing you promised me the day before yesterday?"

Feng Yuzhen thought that Xia Tongmei had done a great job, but Jiang Bilan thought that the emperor was just interested in Xia's young figure, which made her even more precarious. If she gets old one day, this road will be even more difficult - she has never even been favored.

It has fallen out of favor, it would be embarrassing if word spread about it.

Feng Yuzhen said with a smile: "I have asked someone at home to deliver it to me. I think it will arrive soon."

Jiang Bilan urged, "You'd better hurry up!"

Feng Yuzhen looked at the domineering concubine in front of her, and thought that she was not a good person either. She only wanted to steal her things, but she didn't know when she could help herself to be favored.

Of course, Feng Yuzhen would not reveal her trump card all at once. She decided to use some simple maintenance prescriptions to deal with it first - Jiang Bilan was still young anyway, so the effect was limited.

As for those miraculous drugs that can change the appearance and the body, they are the most treasured treasures in the box, and Feng Yuzhen will not leave them to others easily. At least, she has to wait until she gets the corresponding benefits.

Suppressing these thoughts, Feng Yuzhen said with a smile: "I heard that the Queen Mother often calls Wang Xuanshi to talk to her recently?"

That one was also lucky. Somehow, she fell in love with the Queen Mother. Wasn't it just because of her big breasts and fat butt? Feng Yuzhen couldn't help but be jealous when she thought about it. Of course, if she wanted to look like Wang Jingyi, she would

She was unwilling to do so. Wang Jingyi's qualifications were mediocre, and the Queen Mother was willing to use her with confidence. Feng Yuzhen did not want to give up this beautiful face just to cater to the old lady's aesthetics - the aesthetics of men and women in this world are destined to be difficult to have both.

Jiang Bilan lazily said: "It's just a lack of someone to serve, it's not a big deal."

In fact, she could guess the intention of the Empress Dowager Jiang. The Empress Dowager Jiang had always wanted a grandson. When Wang Jingyi's child was born in the future, he would naturally be raised under her or Yingyue's knees, and he would be regarded as the flesh and blood of the Jiang family.

But Jiang Bilan didn't like the old lady being so good at making decisions. If she could, she would rather give birth to someone else's child - someone else's child would not be well-raised no matter how hard she raised it.

It’s still best to have a biological child.

Wang Jingyi complained that Xia Tong didn't think about her and asked for help to no avail. In the end, she had no choice but to go to the Empress Dowager Jiang for help.

Although she knew that the Empress Dowager Jiang had no good intentions, she had to bow her head under the eaves, so Wang Jingyi reluctantly endured it. She still remembered the story of the Imperial Concubine of the Kangxi Dynasty. Even if the first child was not raised by her, as long as she had the imperial favor, she would continue to

There will always be children for sleeping with you. If you are just a little bit more lucky, you might be able to become a queen mother.

Of course, these are all things for later. The most important thing now is to cure the emperor's chronic illness, so that he can be successful.

Wang Jingyi went to Ningshou Palace to beat the old lady's legs for two days, and took the opportunity to tell the Empress Dowager Jiang that she had a cure for head wind in her family, but she was afraid that the emperor would not believe it and wanted to send it to the Qianyuan Palace with the help of the Empress Dowager Jiang——

The emperor must still be willing to listen to what my mother said.

Empress Dowager Jiang had no doubt about his presence and immediately agreed. She was worried that she would not be able to repair her relationship with the emperor's son, but Wang Jingyi's appearance happened to be like someone giving her a pillow when she was dozing off.

Empress Dowager Jiang praised her filial piety a few times, then asked Wang Jingyi to prepare herbal tea, and selected a confidant to deliver it to the emperor every evening - even if the disease could not be cured, it would not kill anyone if she thought about it. Empress Dowager Jiang was very optimistic

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So when Xia Tong was driving with Wang Jingyi, she saw a bowl of soothing tea always placed on the emperor's desk. She quickly identified it as Wang Jingyi's handiwork: although the spiritual spring was colorless and odorless, it was extremely clear and flowing.

There may not be such good water quality.

The emperor didn't even look at it, he still concentrated on criticizing his mistakes.

You are so diligent, Xia Tong sighed and said with a smile: "The Queen Mother is also kind-hearted, how come your Majesty turns a blind eye?"

Liu Zhang's voice was calm and calm, "I'm not sick."

Xia Tong understands this very well. People who are sick always say that they are not sick, and it is common for them to avoid medical treatment. However, Wang Jingyi's spiritual spring is really magical. Maybe it can really cure the emperor's head disease?

Xia Tong tried to persuade her again, but Liu Zhang became impatient and said, "An Ruhai, take it and throw it away."

Xia Tong was busy now. She had seen the effects of herbal tea, "Your Majesty doesn't want it, so just give it to me. I happen to be a little thirsty."

The emperor didn't take it seriously in the first place, so he naturally left her alone.

Xia Tong carefully tasted some of it with the tip of her tongue, and it still tasted sweet. It seemed that she was right, but she didn't dare to drink more - although Lingquan can enlarge breasts, the effect is too obvious, and it can easily arouse suspicion;

Furthermore, Xia Tong also admires her current girlish figure and how elegant she is in clothes. She'd better wait to use it when needed.

Xia Tong quietly poured the spiritual spring water into a small pottery urn, like collecting snow water on plum blossoms, and sealed it secretly for emergencies.

When he went to bed in the evening, Liu Zhang saw a faint smile hanging on her lips, as if she had had a spring dream without a trace, and he felt secretly annoyed.

Although Xia Tong had already explained it and he believed it at the time, it was impossible to explain this kind of thing after all. Xia and Cheng Yao had known each other for more than ten years, and he had only been there for a month or two. Which one was more important?

It's clear at a glance.

But Liu Zhang couldn't think of a way to dispel his doubts. After much deliberation, he could only let this woman sleep with him as soon as possible: after getting her, the woman's heart will naturally gradually become more submissive.

Isn’t this how everyone lives?

However, Liu Zhang was knowledgeable about the past and present, but he was still unfamiliar with this aspect and didn't know where to start. He had to take advantage of his free time and let An Ruhai go outside the palace to collect some secret tricks to avoid fire, and study them secretly. Practice makes perfect.

An Ruhai's face showed the joy of having a grown-up daughter in our family, and she beamed with joy, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will take care of it for you right now."

It is great news that the emperor is willing to call someone to accompany him to his bed. As long as he can give birth to a child as soon as possible, the Queen Mother's wish will be fulfilled. God knows how hard it is for An Ruhai to be mixed between two tigers.

The emperor said gloomily: "I know this and you know it, so there is no need to tell the Queen Mother."

An Ruhai was startled, then realized what he was doing and nodded hastily.

Of course, the Queen Mother did not want other women to give birth to children before the Jiang girls, but with the emperor's current attitude of favoring Xia Cairen, she was afraid that this sole glory would still fall on Xia Cairen. An Ruhai decided

I wanted to find some congratulatory gifts by the way. The trend in the palace was changing too fast, and he was unwilling to offend anyone.

March passed in the blink of an eye and entered April, when the grass was growing and the orioles were flying. The weather became more and more pleasant, but Xia Tong's mood did not become better with the weather.

It had been more than a month since the results were released, and in a blink of an eye, the much-anticipated palace examination was coming, and she was really worried.

Seeing that she was worried, Aunt Ping chose a plate of fresh fruit for her and advised her, "Are you afraid that Mr. Cheng will not do well in the exam?"

Although the rumors are hateful, the Cheng and Xia families are family friends after all. If Cheng Yao is embarrassed in the Jinluan Palace, Xia Tong, the former pursuer, will also be disgraced - the psychology of the world is so strange.

Xia Tong sighed, "I'm afraid he will do too well in the exam."

Cheng Yao won the first place in the examination. If nothing else happens, he will be among the top three in the palace examination. I wonder what he will say to the emperor then?

She is not afraid of rumors, but she is afraid of Cheng Yao's tricks - what if he openly proposes to marry her in the Jinluan Palace?

There are examples to support this. Pushing forward a few generations, a similar story happened to Emperor Taizong, who was famous for his selection of talents. It was also a draft in a certain year. Men and women who loved each other were forced to separate, and women set foot on each other.

Deep in the palace, he shed tears all day long, but the husband worked hard and finally won the first place and won the first prize. In the Golden Palace, he didn't want fame or wealth, he just wanted to be reunited with his former lover.

Taizong generously gave the man to him, saying that a gentleman does not take what others like. Of course, the official position was still retained. In the end, he married his husband and raised his son, creating a happy story.

When Xia Tong read this legend in the storybook she bought, she shed tears and relished it. But when it was her turn, it was not so beautiful - even though she and Cheng Yao were not in love.

I'm happy, but who knows? What the world cares about is often the talk on the streets and interesting anecdotes. If Cheng Yao gets his wish this time, she and Cheng Yao will definitely be regarded as a couple of gods.

Xia Tong felt very angry when he thought of this.

Aunt Ping wanted to laugh when she heard this, "No, how could His Majesty ignore you when he favors you so much? It will bring shame on your face if you tell me this!"

Xia Tong bit her fingers, her face filled with distress, "But you know, aunt, I am still perfect."

Aunt Ping was a little dumbfounded. This was a problem. If the emperor really loved Master Xia, why hadn't he... so far? Aunt Ping was embarrassed to say those few words.

Xia Tong believed that she was just a shield used by the emperor to deal with the Empress Dowager Jiang. Without her, she would naturally be able to find another one. But she didn’t want to be bound to Cheng Yao in her next life! She would have nightmares every day.

As for taking the initiative to seduce the emperor, she only dared to think about it, but she never dared to put it into practice - if the emperor didn't want to touch women, wasn't she looking for death?

Death is more terrifying than accepting an unhappy marriage.

Just as she was thinking wildly, Chunlan came in. Xia Tongfang grabbed her and asked, "How was your inquiry? Cheng...who is your cousin?"

Chunlan shook her head, "My servant doesn't know much about it either. I vaguely heard that the hit was very high, and His Majesty was very happy."

Since ancient times, virtuous kings have always loved talents. It is certainly a good deal to sacrifice a bunch of unnecessary concubines to win over an important minister with great prospects.

Xia Tong was really like an ant on a hot pot. Suddenly, he saw An Ruhai striding through the door holding a fly whisk, and respectfully saluted: "Xia Cairen, your majesty invites you."

Xia Tong became more and more worried, "Father-in-law, is this about Mr. Cheng?"

An Ruhai nodded with a smile.

I knew that this man was not a trouble-maker. Now I couldn't escape even if I jumped into the Yellow River. Xia Tong thought angrily.

After all, he is a novice, and it is common for him to be powerless. The emperor comforted himself in this way.

When An Ruhai came in, she saw that Xia Cairen was tightly wrapped in clothes, but there was still a slight red mark on the side of her fair neck, so she knew in her heart that the matter was done.

He then faced the emperor and smiled and said: "Your Majesty, in the history of Tong..."

An Ruhai was followed by a father-in-law who looked like a clay sculpture and a wooden body. At first glance, he seemed to be a tight-lipped man - this man was responsible for recording the history of Tong. During the one or two months when Xia Tong was with him, he held a pamphlet all night long to keep watch.

Outside the palace, Fang was now put to use.

Even though An Ruhai had heard the noise last night, he didn't dare to do anything about it, so he came to confirm it himself.

Liu Zhang said calmly: "Just write it truthfully."

With a stroke of his pen, the dead-faced father-in-law recorded in the history of Tong that in a certain year and month, Xia Cairen accepted his favor in the Qianyuan Hall.

Xia Tong felt a little uneasy, "Your Majesty..."

She knew that this Tong history was not a top secret, and the Queen Mother and the concubines were always keeping an eye on it. If they found out that she had endured the rain and dew, things might not go well.

She prefers to keep a low profile.

Liu Zhang pressed her hand and said, "I know you are worried, but this kind of thing cannot be done carelessly."

If she is pregnant with a baby this time, she will have to obtain evidence from Tong Shi in the future. Otherwise, how can the identity of the child be known clearly?
Chapter completed!