0p0 Chapter 373
Chapter 373
The reason we went out together today was simply because I couldn't resist Concubine Zhao's repeated invitations.
So when I speak at this moment, I don’t know whether it is intentional or unintentional.
It always sounds a bit unfriendly.
Despite Concubine Ke's attitude, Concubine Zhao seemed unaware.
"Sister Ke, what I yearn for is not the pastoral countryside."
He smiled and replied, then continued, "Sister Ke, you don't know that although I grew up in Beijing, my father raised me as a boy."
"I know nothing about needlework and embroidery, but I am proficient in riding and archery."
"Now that I'm the emperor's concubine, it's a good thing. It's a pity that I can no longer ride freely on horseback like before."
Concubine Zhao's words made Concubine Ke's eyes light up slightly.
She came from the grassland, and when it comes to horse riding and archery, none of the concubines in the palace can match her.
Moreover, she always believed that the women in the palace were delicate and weak.
But he didn't expect that there was such a person in the harem who shared the same interests as him.
So I suddenly became interested.
"Really? My sister is also good at riding horses?"
"It's more than just riding a horse?"
Concubine Zhao raised her eyebrows and said as she walked, "Once upon a time, my family had a wild horse. No one else could do anything about it, but I tamed it!"
When saying this, Concubine Zhao's face was full of pride.
But when Concubine Ke saw it, she felt much closer to him.
"That's actually the case. I underestimated my sister before."
Concubine Zhao heard the intimacy between their words very clearly.
The smile on his face became more genuine.
"Sister, you're being too serious. There are more Han army concubines in the palace, which makes you think that the concubines in the harem are all weak women. This is not uncommon."
"Actually, what I miss most are the winter days when my father took me horseback riding as a child. We would hunt some game along the way, set up a few racks outside, and roast the meat. It was delicious."
"What a pity, such a good thing can't be eaten now."
"How can I not eat it?"
Noble Lady Ke blurted out and realized that she seemed a little excited.
After calming down, he said, "Sister, you don't know, but my favorite is also the barbecue from our grassland. Don't worry, when winter comes, I will ask Concubine Chun to set up a few racks in Zhongcui Palace."
"Bring the meat when the time comes, and invite my sister to enjoy it with us!"
Among all the concubines in the palace, it is hard to find one who shares the same interests as Zhao Guiren.
How could she not make Noble Lady Ke feel close to her?
"Really, Sister Ke?"
Concubine Zhao also became even happier, her eyes full of anticipation.
But in just a moment, it died down again.
"Her Majesty the Concubine Chun is of a calm disposition. Will she grant our request?"
With just one sentence, Concubine Ke's previous request to Concubine Chun alone became a joint request of both of them.
He seemed very worried after saying this, but then spoke again.
"It's okay, Sister Ke. If Concubine Chun doesn't like it, we can just go to Yikun Palace."
"After all, you and I are of the same status as the noble, so even if we don't like it, there's nothing we can say. Let's just entertain ourselves."
As he spoke, he reached out and took Concubine Ke's arm.
The two sisters seemed to be very affectionate.
They walked slowly all the way, and by the time they saw the pavilion in front, they were already very close.
Bai Yin and the others placed the refreshments that Concubine Zhao had ordered them to bring.
Concubine Zhao greeted the other party and first had a cup of iced sour plum soup.
"It's really hot today. This is the sour plum soup I asked them to make this morning. It's been chilled until now. It's very refreshing. Would you like to try it, sister?"
Concubine Zhao used sour plum soup first, which was to show Concubine Ke that there was nothing wrong with her soup.
It’s a pity that this action cannot make Noble Lady Ke understand the deep meaning.
He casually picked up a cup of sour plum soup, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
After drinking, he handed the bowl to Cui Ning and said with a smile, "The people around my sister are very skilled. It seems that this summer, I won't have to suffer from the unbearable heat like before."