Back In Time (The Reincarnation of the Cruel Concubine)
Meet the empress
The morning was bright, the sun was shining warmly and the frenzy of the palace began. Wu Li Mei started her day happily, the woman was already busy gazing back at her pavilion, as well as the flower garden and lotus pond.
Some of the interiors and ornaments he deliberately changed to white or wood base colors, the flowers became more diverse, and the lotus pond plus more fish.
Wu Li Mei also planted many fruit trees and herbs around his pavilion, as the Risa Doctor, of course he studied many herbal plants for health. Even if there was Physician Zhong, but he did not want his ability to fade because he no longer practices doctors. It seems, Risa really had to give Marissa Darwanti the favorite pediatric surgeon of small patients, now she has to start her life as Wu Li Mei. Sometimes, the woman becomes homesick with her surgery schedule, operating room and scalpel. She also misses Jessy, her family and her doctor friends. Risa misses wearing a doctor's suit and visiting patients.
If he could return to become Risa, could he return to become Doctor Risa?
"Honey, please move some of the flowers, leave some alone." said Wu Li Mei, the woman took part in the change of the interior of the residence.
Dayang Yi approached, "Want to be planted where this flower is, Your Majesty."
Dayang Yi came with the other lady-in-waiting, carrying a variety of peony flowers.
"Please plant the flower near the pond, I want to look at it while relaxing."
"Good."
Wu Li Mei was again busy, directing the eunuchs and maids to rearrange the interior of her room. More white and wood, Wu Li Mei replaced all her red-brick curtains with white.
"What is this smell?"
"Sorry, Your Majesty?"
Wu Li Mei inhaled deeply the air around him. "The scent of this room."
"This is the therapeutic scent of jasmine flowers, Your Majesty. Your favorite scent." answered the polite ladies.
Li Mei shook her head, to be honest the smell of jasmine flowers was strong enough to make her dizzy. The woman sat down for a moment and massaged her temple, "Darang, please just change the scent of this room" he said.
"Well, Your Majesty." the lady nodded, "What scent do you want?"
"As late as night as possible, or lavender." reply Li Mei origin.
The ladies-in-waiting immediately took out all the therapeutic scent candles present in Wu Li Mei's room room, quickly replacing them with other scents. Soft and warm evening pleasant flower aroma.
Wu Li Mei again sighed deeply, "Yes, this is much better. Thank you, lady."
"Sorry, Your Majesty." a lady-in-waiting came in haste.
Wu Li Mei glanced at him at a glance, "What's wrong?"
"Empress Yang Jia Li is already waiting in front of the pavilion to meet you" he replied.
Wu Li Mei was speechless, the sly Yang Jia Li was apparently, oh so brave. The woman almost killed him and now intends to visit, for what? To make sure he's innocent? How laughable. But what would you say, he did not have enough evidence to punish Yang Jia Li right now.
"Darling Yi!" call Wu Li Mei, "Prepare the lotus lodge, I want to spend the afternoon with Empress Yang there."
Dayang Yi nodded, then left with a few ladies-in-waiting.
"Greet him, tell him I'm waiting for him at the lotus lodge" Wu Li Mei said.
"Okay, Your Majesty."
Wu Li Mei deliberately changed her hanfunya, rearranging her hair and makeup. He must look charming and elegant, Wu Li Mei deliberately affixed more powder to make it look paler.
The lotus cottage is ready, served tea and some light dishes to accompany the tea. Breezy wind welcomes with the gurgling of clear pool water. Empress Yang Jia Li looked dazzling with yellow-colored hanfu and five-level conde skewers.
Yang Jia Li walked down the grand concubine pavilion, he had been blown away because this pavilion was no longer bright red. The flower garden is also more vibrant and colorful. It seemed, Wu Li Mei had completely changed.
"Greetings, Empress Yang Jia Li." greeted Wu Li Mei with a forced smile.
"Rise up, Grand Concubine Wu Li Mei." replied Jia Li.
The two palace ladies sat facing each other, clad in a small table for tea.
"Oh, I haven't been here in a long time. This pavilion already knows many colors." Yang Jia Li said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I purposely changed some ornaments to make it more comfortable." replied Wu Li Mei.
Yang Jia Li stared at the pond, "I think the fountain used to be no Mei Mei." the empress pointed her index finger at the fountain in the middle of the pond.
Wu Li Mei smiled, "I asked the palace experts to make it, Your Majesty."
"That's beautiful." Jia Li praised.
Wu Li Mei nodded, "Thank you."
"So, has May May improved?" his gaze turned flat.
Wu Li Mei nodded softly, "Thank you for worrying about me, Your Majesty. I've improved."
"Is that true?"
"May Mei lost her memory" Jia Li replied. "You really don't remember what happened that night?"
Wu Li Mei shook her head, looking at Jia Li right in the bead of her eyes. "So bad, I don't remember."
"Did your ladies not say anything?"
"They just said, I fell into the lake."
Yang Jia Li nodded, inwardly he was grateful that the god was on his side. But unfortunately, he had to devise a new plan to kill Wu Li Mei. The cunning woman could not be left for too long, as it would interfere with her grand plan.
"Please drink the tea, Your Majesty." said Wu Li Mei, he also poured the tea into Jia Li's porcelain cup.
Yang Jia Li nodded, grabbed the tea and played it to wait for the cold.
"Perhaps, Mei May accidentally slipped."
"Maybe so, too," Wu Li Mei agreed, "Or maybe not."
"You mean?" empress Yang's movement ceased.
"It's possible that someone deliberately pushed me" Wu Li Mei said boldly. "It's unfortunate because I can't remember the incident, if I remember, it must have been dead" Wu Li Mei said.
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"Teacher Zhang, let me rest for a moment."
"Okay, Crown Prince." Teacher Zhang nodded, the old man placed his sword on his side.
The old man had been the sword teacher of the imperial family for three generations, starting from the previous emperor, Emperor Zhou, and now Crown Prince Zhou Ming Hao. For the royal family, swordsmanship, archery, and horse riding are a must to master.
Zhou Ming Hao, Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty. The fifteen-year-old boy who was extremely handsome, his facial line inherited the father, yet those sharp eyes clearly belonged to Wu Li Mei. At a young age, Ming Hao was already skilled in archery, horse riding, and swordplay. The crown prince is also intelligent and skilled in the arts. Zhou Ming Hao was educated directly by his father, Emperor Zhou, to become the successor of the Ming Dynasty. However, the crown prince had a cold and stiff nature, he became more reserved because he did not get enough affection. The Emperor was always busy with the government, and Empress Yang never paid the slightest attention. Her life became even more miserable when her mother, Grand Consort Wu Li Mei was forbidden from interacting with her by Empress Yang Jia Li.
"I think training for today is enough, Your Majesty." said Teacher Zhang.
Zhou Ming Hao nodded, "Alright, thank you teacher. You can come back."
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
The crown prince nodded slowly, then walked to the side of the field to retrieve his sword. The boy was silent for a moment, enjoying the breeze that hit his face.
The field of the sword practice is located in the meadow, the eastern hill next to the palace. Zhou Ming Hao chose this place because of the amazingly beautiful scenery. The settlement flanked by a large river and the towering Mount Fu to its summit was covered with eternal snow.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Zhou Ming Hao turned his head when he heard the voice he recognized. "Rise up, sister."
"What are you doing here?" ming Hao asked.
Zhou Fang Yin's daughter shook her head slowly then smiled, "I'm training on horseback, seeing you here, I decided to greet you."
Zhou Ming Hao nodded, "What did you keep that?" point it at the bunch of flowers in the saddle of the horse belonging to Crown Princess Fang Yin.
"Ah, that... " Zhou Fang Yin glanced to the right and left. "Peony Flower."
"For you?"
"For Mother." answered the princess crazily.
Ming Hao closed his eyes for a moment, sighing heavily. "Fang Yin, the empress' mother doesn't like peonies."
"It's not for the empress' mother." she said.
"Then?" Ming Hao frowned, "Don't tell me......"
"Yes, you're right, brother. To the concubine's mother."
Zhou Fang Yin saw a bunch of peonies blooming while practicing horse riding, the princess was moved to pluck some and keep it.
Zhou Ming Hao approached, touching the shoulder of the younger brother. "Xiao Yin, stop caring about the concubine mother, she doesn't even care about us. And you'll be in trouble if Empress Yang finds out."
The princess lowered her head, then nodded briefly.
"All right."
Zhou Ming Hao could only look with pity at his younger brother, Fang Yin was so fond of Wu Li Mei. But he also could not do anything, if Empress Yang Jia Li came to know about their interaction with the grand concubine. Surely the Empress Mother would be furious and end up punishing them. Ming Hao did not know for sure why Empress Yang had distanced them and her mother.
"Alright, let's go back to the palace."
"Yes, brother."
The two brothers walked back to the palace. Along the way was only tinged with silence because no one opened their voices, the manners of the palace trained them in a different way. They create two different personalities. The interaction between the two was also restricted, so it was natural that Zhou Ming Hao and Zhou Fang Yin were not as familiar as twins in general.
