Chapter 284: Presenting Flowers

The next morning.

The concubines came one by one to pay their respects to Queen Xu.

Queen Xu sat on the phoenix chair, smiling and talking to the concubines.

Wang Meiren said with a smile: "In two days there will be a flower appreciation feast. This year I have prepared two pots of high-quality peonies, ready to compete for the oiran. If I win then, the Queen cannot be stingy. You must give me a good reward."

This remark is humorous.

Empress Xu burst out laughing after hearing this: "Oh? You are so sure of what you said. It seems that a rare new peony has been cultivated this year."

Other concubines also joined in the fun: "What kind of new product has Sister Wang cultivated? We will go to Sister Wang's place to appreciate it first."

Beauty Wang became the focus of everyone, and she was quite pleased with herself. She raised her lips and said with a smile: "Sisters, please allow me to hold on for a while, so that everyone can appreciate it in detail during the flower viewing party in two days."

Wei Jieyu said with a smile: "After Sister Wang said this, even the concubine felt curious. It seems that we are going to feast our eyes on the flower viewing banquet in two days."

There were also concubines who couldn't stand Beauty Wang's proud and arrogant look, and deliberately said: "Every year, this courtesan comes from the Queen's Jiaofang Palace. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for Sister Wang to say such things so early!"

"Yes, the Queen has many talented people around her. I heard that Lady Ling, who entered the palace not long ago, is good at growing peonies. We must show them to her this year."

Empress Xu twitched her lips and said calmly: "Don't be anxious, everyone. There are only two days left, so everyone goes back and prepares. At that time, I will invite the emperor to judge and select This year’s Oiran!”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in high spirits.

The emperor was recuperating in bed and had not been to the harem for several months. It's rare to have such a good opportunity to flatter, so of course you can't let it go easily.

After some joking, the concubines left one by one.

Empress Xu also had a very good temper and wanted to save face. After hearing what Beauty Wang said, she didn't show it at the time. As soon as Beauty Wang left, she immediately ordered: "Ruilian, go to the peony room and have a look. Let Ling Jingshu bring the new peonies." Present it here for me to take a look at.”

Ruilian responded with a busy smile.

As soon as they stepped out of Jiaofang Hall, they met Ling Jingshu and his party.

Ling Jingshu held a pot of peonies in her hands, and the maids behind her also held the flower pots carefully.

Ruilian laughed: "Ah Shu, you came at the right time. The Queen is eager to invite you in to see this year's new peonies!"

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips and smiled: "Okay, I'll go in right now."

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Ling Jingshu led the ladies in the palace and filed in.

"My servant has met the Queen!" Ling Jingshu held the flowerpot and bowed slightly as she couldn't salute.

Queen Xu hummed casually, her eyes fell on Ling Jingshu's hand, and then suddenly lit up: "Jingshu, is the pot of peonies in your hand this year's new product?"

Ling Jingshu said yes with a smile.

"Hurry up and move it here for me to see." A trace of enthusiasm flashed in Queen Xu's eyes.

Ling Jingshu responded and quickly put the flower pot in her hand on the table. Then he turned around and ordered: "You all put the flower pots on the table, and be careful with your movements."

Six pots of new peonies are neatly placed on the table.

Queen Xu stopped sitting, stood up with interest, and looked over one by one. While looking at it, he praised: "This year's new peonies are growing really well. What is this pink and white one?"

Ling Jingshu smiled and said: "This pot is made of fragrant jade, with elegant flowers and a compelling fragrance." Then she introduced the other pots of peonies one by one.

When it came to the last pot, the introduction was particularly grand: "Empress, this pot of multi-colored peonies is commonly known as Erqiao, and is also known as Luoyang Brocade. The branches and leaves have different colors, the flowers are huge, the branches and leaves are lush, and the fragrance is particularly attractive. ”

Luoyang brocade!

Queen Xu recited it silently several times in her mind, her eyes full of admiration, and she praised with stern eyes: "Good, the flowers are blooming well, and the name is also good."

Ling Jingshu lost no time and smiled and said: "To win the Empress's favor, I will take care of and serve this pot of peonies with great care. I only hope that at this year's flower viewing banquet, this pot of Luoyang brocade can win the oiran and add luster to the Empress's face." "

Empress Xu was smiling and nodded: "Beautiful Wang boasted in front of me just now, saying that the maids around her have raised a new breed this year, and they will compete for this year's oiran. Although I have no intention of competing for this limelight, but now, It seems that with this pot of Luoyang Brocade, the courtesan will no longer have any wishful thinking. "

"I have never seen the peonies in the Queen's palace, so I don't dare to say which one is better." Ling Jingshu said with a smile: "However, in this palace, besides the Queen, who else can be more beautiful than the others!"

Everyone knows how to flatter someone, but it’s really rare to do something so caring, comfortable, and pleasing to the ear.

Empress Xu was in a happy mood and said with a smile: "I have always thought that you are silent and don't like to talk. I didn't expect that your flattery can be so pleasant to the ears."

Ling Jingshu pretended to be aggrieved and argued: "Everything I say comes from my sincerity. The Queen has really wronged me by saying this."

Queen Xu was amused and laughed. She looked at the pot of multi-colored peonies again. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. When you get closer, the unique fragrance is even more refreshing.

Empress Xu smiled and ordered: "Ruilian, I really like this pot of Luoyang Brocade. Please move this pot of peonies to my bedroom now."

Ruilian laughed and joked: "Yes, I obey."

She teased Ling Jingshu again: "Every year, the queen will keep the peony that won the most beautiful flower in the bedroom for a period of time. This year, before the flower viewing banquet started, this pot of Luoyang brocade caught the queen's eye. This is a great achievement."

Empress Xu laughed and said: "Now that you said it, I can't move this pot of peony away for nothing."

She casually pulled off the jasper bracelet on her wrist: "Jingshu, this pair of bracelets is given to you. As long as you work hard, I will never treat you unfairly."

Ling Jingshu was grateful and moved: "Thank you, queen, I will do my best in the future and will never neglect it."

Empress Xu was in a good mood. After a few jokes, she asked Ruilian to move the pot of peony into the bedroom.

Ling Jingshu's heart, which had been hanging for more than half a month, also fell quietly.

She had done everything Wei Yan asked her to do.

The medicine in the porcelain bottle was used on this pot of Luoyang brocade without a drop leaked. She also quietly threw the medicine bottle into the lake in the imperial garden.

After using the potion, the flowers bloomed extraordinarily beautifully and the fragrance was extraordinarily strong. Apart from that, she took care of the peonies every day and there was nothing unusual.

What exactly did those potions do?

What exactly did Wei Yan want to do?