Chapter 283 Blooming

Luo Yan was choked and speechless, and Ling Jingshu's long-suppressed depression was suddenly gone. She said with a smile: "I want to go to the Peony Room, so I won't talk to my sister anymore."

Luo Yan watched Ling Jingshu's graceful figure go away, not to mention the annoyance and frustration in his heart.

Did he shoot himself in the foot?

"Luoyan, why are you doing nothing here alone?" Qiu Shuang's familiar voice rang in her ears: "Hey, your face doesn't look good either. Who is so bold and dares to let you suffer?"

He looked concerned, but his eyes shone with a light that was not too big a deal to watch the fun.

Luo Yan also had a sharp temper, so he refused to elaborate and responded vaguely: "No one wants me to be idle. I just have nothing to do and stand here for a while."

Without waiting for Qiu Shuang to get to the bottom of the matter, he said again: "I still have some things to do, so I won't talk to you. Let's take a step first." After that, he left in a hurry.

Qiu Shuang sneered.

His words are inconsistent, and you can tell at a glance that they are against your will.

What Luo Yan was worried about could be guessed with just a little thought.

Seeing that the flower viewing party is coming soon. If Ling Jingshu comes up with a new peony that outperforms others, she will be in a big spotlight. It has nothing to do with Luoyan.

On the other hand, if the new peonies are not planted well, Queen Xu will lose face at the flower viewing banquet. With Queen Xu's temperament, she would definitely be furious. At that time, Luo Yan, who secretly detained the palace maid, would not be able to get any favors.

Luo Yan only wanted to give Ling Jingshu a showdown, but he didn't expect that he would be the one who couldn't get off.

What a fool!

She just waited to watch the fun!

…

Approaching the peony room, pots of peonies with various buds come into view.

The breeze blows, and bursts of fragrance penetrate into the nose. The chaotic and complicated emotions quickly calmed down.

Bai Yu was looking down at the flower buds when she heard footsteps and stood up straight to greet them: "Miss, why did it take you so long to go to Lingbo Hall?"

Ling Jingshu replied casually: "When I came back just now, I met Luo Yan and chatted with her for a few words."

Mentioning Luo Yan, Bai Yu couldn't help curling her lips: "These days, people often come to the peony room. Luo Yan must have sent someone to take a peek. Originally, he wanted to see our jokes, but now he knows that these new peonies are growing very well. , I’m afraid I’m panicking.”

"She must be trying to get those two palace ladies back! Miss, please don't be soft-hearted and ignore her. After the flower viewing banquet, let's see if she can still hold her head up in the Jiaofang Palace."

Bai Yu has always been kind and gentle, but rarely speaks so harshly. Presumably, Luo Yan was also angered by Luo Yan's previous provocative behavior.

Ling Jingshu laughed dumbly: "You are right, she does have this intention. However, I have already refused."

Bai Yu calmed down immediately, and no longer bothered with Luo Yan's topic. She lowered her voice and asked, "Miss, was the matter in Lingbo Palace specially arranged by Empress Jieyu?"

A complicated and subtle look flashed in Ling Jingshu's eyes, and she nodded slightly.

Bai Yu suddenly became excited: "Empress Jieyu is so kind to the young lady! She is willing to sacrifice her own face so that the young lady can escape. This kind of helping hand is really touching."

I didn't think of Wei Yan.

Ling Jingshu lowered her eyelids and hid the emotion in her eyes: "Yes, Empress Jieyu treats me very well. Just know this well and don't tell Qiaoyun."

Bai Yu hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice: "If something like this suddenly happened in Lingbo Palace, I'm afraid Qiaoyun will also become suspicious. What if she guesses the whole story and reports it to His Highness the Grand Sun?"

Ling Jingshu's eyes flashed, and her voice was extremely cold: "What can he do if he knows about it? He was reckless and impulsive, which made me embarrassed in the palace. Aren't others allowed to save me?"

This seems to mean something else.

Bai Yu's heart moved and she wanted to ask.

Ling Jingshu didn't want to say any more and bent down to examine the peonies.

…

Time flies, and half a month flies by.

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is warm and the breeze is gentle. Most of the more than one hundred pots of peonies in the peony room have bloomed buds, ranging from pink, white, goose, yellow, light red, dark green, and deep purple, in a variety of colors, blooming freely with the unique splendor of peonies.

Bursts of rich fragrance spread with the breeze.

This is not only the case in Jiaofang Hall, but also everywhere in the palace. Especially the Imperial Garden, where a large number of flowers and plants are planted. When the flowers bloom, the fragrance is filled and it is fascinating.

More and more of the maids and chambermaids in Jiaofang Palace came to the Peony Room to admire the peonies. Especially the new peonies that are blooming in several pots are particularly beautiful and bright, and many people come to admire them.

"Hurry and take a look. This pot of fragrant jade is blooming so beautifully and the fragrance is intoxicating."

"This two-color peony is the most beautiful. Other peonies bloom to the size of the mouth of a bowl, but these two flowers are larger than the mouth of the bowl."

"Yes, yes, I have been in the palace for several years, and I have never seen such beautiful peonies in bloom."

Several palace maids gathered around the new peonies and praised them profusely, most of their eyes falling on the pot of Luoyang Brocade.

The green branches and leaves are wonderfully divided into two parts from the middle, each prosperous and different. The six flower buds grow on different flower branches, with different colors and shapes. Two of them have already bloomed, and the flowers are much larger than the mouth of the bowl.

Come closer, the aroma is fragrant.

This fragrance is particularly attractive, far better than other peonies.

The maids couldn't help but get closer.

Bai Yu and Qiao Yun had been in the palace for a short time, so they were too embarrassed to say anything. Hong Mei, however, was not so cautious. She glared at the maids and shouted, "The flower viewing banquet will be held in three days. Ling, the female official, will present these new peonies to the Queen tomorrow. You are so close to them. If there is any mistake, can you afford it?"

Dogs rely on the power of others!

The maids grumbled in their hearts, but did not dare to refute them, and left quickly.

Bai Yu was relieved and said to Hong Mei with a smile, "Thanks to you today."

Hong Mei's eyes flashed with a trace of complacency, but she said, "This is nothing. You have to keep a straight face when dealing with them. Otherwise, they will take advantage of you."

Bai Yu flattered Hong Mei with a few words, which made Hong Mei smile.

Ling Jing Shu came out of Peony's room soon. After hearing this little episode, she also raised the corners of her lips and praised Hong Mei a few words.

Hongmei felt relieved and smiled attentively, "Lady Ling, there are more than 20 pots of new peonies here. Which ones are you going to present tomorrow?"

Ling Jingshu glanced at them and smiled gently, "I have already chosen them. Tomorrow you can call them all and go with me to present flowers to the Queen."

Hongmei was refreshed and smiled and responded.