For several days, Ma Chunping wandered around the palace.
On this day, I finally met Fu Fei.
If it had been before, Ma Chunping would have stayed far away. The Ma family was in ruins, and she hated Concubine Fu the most.
It's just that my status is low, no matter how dissatisfied I am, there is nothing I can do.
But today, she greeted her with a smile: "I haven't seen you for a long time, so I want to say hello to you."
Concubine Fu returned the favor with a smile: "How are you doing, sister? I think you were very interested today and came here to hang out."
"Yes! It's a pity that the lotus flowers in Taiye Lake are not the most beautiful at this time, but the water chestnuts are still admirable." Ma Chunping followed Concubine Fu's words and said.
"I remember that my sister likes to eat fresh water chestnuts and lotus seeds. Although they are a little tender now, they are just the right time to try them." Concubine Fu was gentle.
"What I'm saying is, if sister doesn't mind, let's sit together in that pavilion and ask the kids to pick some lotus pods and water chestnuts." Ma Chunping took the initiative to invite.
This was never possible in the past, but Concubine Fu did not show the slightest surprise and said with a smile: "Sister Yaqu, I will also follow my arty attitude!"
"By the way, I heard that the fifth prince's concubine is pregnant again, but I haven't congratulated my sister yet." Ma Chunping said, "Sister is so lucky and enviable."
"What is not blessed? I hope she will be a girl this time. Daughters have always been the most caring." Concubine Fu said.
The two of them entered the pavilion and sat down, while others followed them to the small bridge over Taiye Pond to pick lotus pods and water chestnuts.
After a while, dozens of water chestnuts and four or five lotus pods were served on a large hexagonal Kuizu plate. There was also a large bowl with a sunflower mouth, and the inside was already peeled.
"Eating this thing has to be peeled and eaten by yourself to make it interesting." Ma Chunping said, picking up a lotus pod, taking out the lotus seeds in the middle, peeling off the green skin, and removing the lotus heart. She didn't eat it herself but handed it to Concubine Fu: " This lotus seed must be sweet, sister, give it a try."
Concubine Fu did not refuse and peeled off a water chestnut and gave it to Ma Chunping.
There is a lake around the pavilion, and there are many fish in it. When they hear someone talking, they all come closer.
Just because people often feed them in the pavilion, these fish have become accustomed to it.
"There must be a lot of new fish added to this pond. I see there are many new fish that I haven't seen before." Concubine Fu said while looking at the water.
"But, the water in this Taiye Pond is good, and the same species all look particularly energetic when they come here." Ma Chunping also looked down, "I wonder if sister still remembers it? I don't know who was here before." A herring was released, but no one paid attention at first. Later, the people who took care of it found that there were fewer fish in the pond without knowing what to do.
I thought it was someone with a weak hand who was fishing secretly, but later I found out that it was not the case. It was the herring that grew too big without realizing it and swallowed the other fish. "
"As soon as you said it, I remembered it. This is indeed the case." Concubine Fu nodded, "I remember when the big herring was fished out, it stood almost as tall as a human being. This was the first time in my life that I had ever seen such a big herring. Where’s the fish?”
"At first it only ate small fry, but later it could even swallow fish the size of a hand. And later, even koi that were nearly a foot long could not escape being eaten by it.
If it is not caught in time, I am afraid that the other fish in the Taiye Pond will be eaten to extinction. Ma Chunping clicked her tongue, "They say big fish eat small fish, but small fish are really pathetic."
"Speaking of which, that big herring is really smart. It never shows up in front of people and always hides in densely packed lotus leaves." Concubine Fu said, "If it hadn't been for deliberate fishing, it would have been impossible to find it."
"I don't think it's smart enough. If it was really smart, it shouldn't kill them all." Ma Chunping shook her head and said, "She deserves that end if she doesn't give others a way to survive."
Just as Concubine Hui waddled over from the other side, Fufei and Ma Chunping got up and asked her to come and sit with them.
Concubine Hui is a good person in this palace. Although she has been deliberately trying to please the queen recently because of her daughter, she has not been against anyone else.
"I just felt bored today and went out for a walk. Unexpectedly, you two were also there. This time is great. Let's talk together.
Appreciating the scenery is much more interesting than walking alone. Concubine Hui said with a smile after sitting down.
The three of them just chatted and chatted. By the time they finished eating all the water chestnuts and lotus pods, it was already too late.
"Let's break up for today! We can meet again some other time if we are interested." Concubine Fu said with a smile, "Maybe if you have nothing to do, you can just come and sit in my palace. I'm just a idler anyway."
The three of them parted ways. Concubine Fu returned to the palace and called for someone: "Go and send this plate of Buddha's hands to the concubine. I think it's really good. It's a pity to keep it here."
Xue Hengzhao was in Tong'an Palace and saw that Concubine Fu sent someone to give the Buddha's hand, so he knew that something was coming to him.
So I took advantage of the opportunity and came to Furong Palace.
"Your Majesty is ready to take a nap, please go in!" Bi Shu whispered to Xue Hengzhao, "I will keep watch outside."
Xue Hengzhao smiled at her and walked to the inner room. Concubine Fu was lying on the short couch.
Xue Hengzhao came forward to say hello, and Concubine Fu said: "No need to be polite, I asked you to come because I met Ma Cai today.
She spoke to me very affectionately for a long time today, which she had never done before. "
"Yes, half of what I told you before has already been fulfilled," Xue Hengzhao said. "The person we arranged to be in front of Ma Cairen told me the day before yesterday that Ma Cairen already knew about the Eighth Prince."
"I guess that's the case, otherwise she wouldn't have this attitude toward me." Concubine Fu nodded, "Then what should I do next?"
"Your Majesty, you don't have to do anything deliberately, you just need to wait." Xue Hengzhao said.
"Wait? What are you waiting for?" Concubine Fu asked.
"Waiting for Ma Cairen to surrender." Xue Hengzhao smiled, "The hatred for killing her son is irreconcilable, and she will definitely take revenge.
If she were still Concubine Ying, she might be able to compete with Yao Ziyun, but now she is just a mere talent and can only ask us to be our helpers.
In view of the deep grievances between the Ma family and our side in the past, if she wants to clear up the previous grudge and impress us to join forces with her, she must submit a letter of surrender. "
"When Ma Chunping comes to our place, it is like hanging another knife on Yao Ziyun's head." Concubine Fu knew the importance of Ma Chunping. She had the closest relationship with the queen before, so she naturally knew a lot.
What's more important is that even now the Queen is not on guard against her, so it is easy for her to spy on the news there.
Xue Hengzhao came out of Concubine Fu's room and happened to meet Chi Su.
The two just looked at each other and didn't say a word.
Soon they passed each other and walked away.
