But this move was obviously of no use to Yu Linglong.
Shen Zhongbai stayed in Shen Qiangwei's room for a while. He didn't know why. There was no incense in Shen Qiangwei's room today. He actually felt a little unable to sit still. The weather was not hot, but he felt inexplicably irritable. , I couldn’t sit still anymore, so I slammed the table and left the room. When the palace maid saw Shen Zhongbai leaving angrily, she didn’t dare to say anything. She watched Shen Zhongbai leave and silently prayed for her master in her heart. .
Shen Zhongbai was not angry with Shen Qiangwei, but he really couldn't sit still in that room. Maybe it was because the time was bad and the sun was shining too hard, so he felt hot and couldn't sit still. Before Shen Qiangwei came back, , I'd better walk around, but I didn't expect that just by walking casually, I would meet Shen Qiangwei.
Yu Linglong has always been a brainless woman, and Shen Zhongbai has gotten used to it. However, Yu Linglong's father has never taken him seriously as the emperor because he is the prefect of Jiangzhou. He has always thought that his daughter She is very favored in the palace. I have never given Yu Linglong a too high position. I originally thought that I could suppress the Yu family, but I never thought that the two of them would go even harder.
"Sister, what was the reason why you were imprisoned by the emperor this time? Don't do it again next time. After all, you don't have family members behind you to support you. If the emperor criticizes you again next time, I'm afraid I will You can’t come out intact like this, can you?”
Yu Linglong has always looked down on Shen Qiangwei's background, and of course she couldn't bear to see a brothel girl always riding on her head. Before that, Shen Qiangwei was the popular person next to the emperor, and the emperor only listened to his words, so she always There is no chance to do anything to Shen Qiangwei.
Naturally, he couldn't give up such an opportunity that he finally got. What's more, he just went out for a walk today. By chance, he bumped into Shen Qiangwei. The two words he said were polite enough. He was a brothel. For a woman to be able to stay on his head for such a long time is a sign of respect for her.
"Really? Why didn't I know that Concubine Shen is no longer in charge of things in the harem, but you are in charge?" Shen Zhongbai really couldn't help it when he heard this. Yu Linglong has always been pampered, as long as she doesn't If something big happened, she would never do anything too harsh to him. After all, she had a relationship with her father.
However, during the recent period, Jiangzhou Prefecture has not been very sensible and has always caused some trouble for itself. It is true that I cannot offend Jiangzhou Prefecture for the time being, but it does not mean that the father and daughter can ride on his head. superior.
"Join the Emperor."
Yu Linglong naturally did not expect that Shen Zhongbai could clearly hear what they were saying, but then she thought again, after all, Shen Qiangwei had just done something wrong, and it seemed that she would not punish herself for such a trivial matter. , the whole person's momentum suddenly rose.
"Your Majesty, you don't know. Sister Shen was born in a different place and there are various rules in this palace. My sister was teaching her just now."
Yu Linglong never forgot a word she said, and wanted to ridicule Shen Qiangwei. Shen Qiangwei felt uncomfortable listening to it, but there was no other way. Every word Yu Linglong said was true.
It is not easy for someone with such a background to occupy a position in the palace, not to mention having to control so many women from aristocratic families. The pressure is already great, but he knows very well in his heart that Shen Zhongbai not only regards himself as someone who can be discarded at any time. chess piece, and even used her to kill so many people.
"Does the Jade Concubine not remember what her status is? When will it be your turn to discipline the imperial concubine? What are the rules in the palace? Now she is the one who decides in the harem. Whatever rules she says are the rules. It's her turn. It’s not up to you to tell me what to do.”
Shen Zhongbai had always disliked Yu Linglong, so he took this opportunity to establish his authority, but he did not expect that even though Shen Qiangwei was a noble concubine, she still could not resist some arrogant and domineering children of aristocratic families.
"Your Majesty, you are not..."
Yu Linglong couldn't react at the moment. Who in the palace didn't know that Shen Qiangwei was banned by the emperor. Even if she didn't make any big mistake, she shouldn't have spoken for Shen Qiangwei so quickly, right
Seeing Yu Linglong's face at a loss, Shen Zhongbai didn't bother to meet him, "If you want to be wise and protect yourself in the harem, don't make noises with so many things in the court. In the harem, I only see who speaks. The one who counts.”
Shen Zhongbai had already said this. Even if Yu Linglong still wanted to quibble, Shen Zhongbai had stopped her from saying anything.
"I obey your orders."
"I think since you are still young, I will not punish you severely this time. I will eliminate the concubine and demote you to a nobleman to see the consequences."
Yu Linglong never thought that she had already suffered a loss, and now she had to be demoted to a noble person. Naturally, her eyes were full of surprise, "Your Majesty..."
"Does Your Majesty Jade have any objections to my actions? If you have any objections, you can tell me." Shen Zhongbai protected in front of Shen Qiangwei, which actually gave Shen Qiangwei the illusion of being protected. But for just that moment, Shen Zhongbai Just standing in front of you, giving yourself the warmth of someone protecting you.
"I don't have a concubine." Although Yu Linglong can be a little arrogant and domineering at times, she is not too stupid. After Shen Zhongbai's words, it is obvious that there is no way out.
Yu Linglong said she was convinced, but she still looked at Shen Qiangwei fiercely. Shen Qiangwei was confused by the illusion of being protected and subconsciously hid behind Shen Zhongbai, but Shen Zhongbai hid directly. , Shen Qiangwei stood in front of Yu Linglong without reservation. Shen Qiangwei didn't know where the aura came from, and straightened her shoulders, "Mr. Yu, it seems that you didn't understand the emperor's meaning, or... you really care about the emperor. Are you confused about the statement?"
"No." After Shen Zhongbai finished handling Yu Linglong's matter, there was no need to go to Shen Qiangwei's palace. However, one thing was certain. This time, he had completely helped Shen Qiangwei establish his authority. In less than half a day, everyone in the harem will know that Yu Linglong contradicted Shen Qiangwei and was convicted by herself.
Shen Qiangwei naturally knew that Shen Zhongbai's punishment of Yu Linglong was not to vent his anger for himself, but because he saw that he could not suppress Yu Linglong, so he had no choice but to take action. She smiled bitterly, but she was still affected by what she had just done in a moment. Feeling defeated, she forced herself to salute Shen Zhongbai in front of her, then turned around to return to her bedroom.
What happened today and Shen Zhongbai's methods of doing things will definitely spread in the harem soon. There is no need to say anything at all. This matter will be as if it never happened. Those who are not as courageous as Yu Linglong People naturally don't dare to act rashly anymore, but Shen Zhongbai didn't do this for himself from the beginning.
"Empress, the emperor just stepped in for you and punished the concubine, why are you still so depressed?"
Xiaohuan didn't understand why the emperor still looked unhappy even though the emperor had vented his anger on his master.
"Go and do your work first. I'm not unhappy. By the way, light the incense I ordered before." This spice is addictive. Shen Qiangwei lit it in her room for a long time, and she also became addicted. Slowly, he became addicted. Perhaps when Shen Zhongbai's body ran out of energy, he would be no different.
Shen Qiangwei sent Xiao Huan away and stayed alone in the room. She opened the drawer under the dressing table and took out a dozen thick rice papers. Everyone said that Shen Qiangwei was a famous prostitute in Hualou, but she didn't People know that Shen Qiangwei grew up in a brothel and had to learn everything. She was not inferior to a young lady from a rich family in playing piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. She painted the scenes in her previous nightmares in detail, just to remind herself, Never forget the things Shen Zhongbai once did to yourself.
The person in the painting is herself. Shen Qiangwei clearly remembers that she was kneeling on the ground while Gu Qiang poured abortion pills into her mouth. If it had been in the past, she would have felt that it was Gu Qiang who killed her stomach. Where is the child inside, Shen Zhongbai
Shen Zhongbai hid behind the door and looked at the two of them quietly.
If it weren't for Gu Qiang, his outcome would have been no different from Gu Zhiyao's. He might even have died directly because of that bowl of abortion pills. Now he fully understands that the people behind the scenes have always been... It wasn't them, it was Shen Zhongbai from beginning to end.
Shen Qiangwei folded the painting and stuffed it into the drawer. She looked at the person in the mirror. Gu Qiang had changed so much and finally jumped out of that circle. She was lucky enough to see those things. In this life, she should live for herself. .
After Gu Huaian prepared his gifts, he packed up and prepared to leave for Yunzhou. Shen Zhongbai also received the invitation. His sister was getting married. Although he did not agree with the marriage at the beginning, he still acquiesced to the two of them in the end. Shen Zhongbai also began to make up his mind whether he should go or not this time.
"What? Don't want to go?"
Chu Junyou looked at Shen Zhongbai, who was facing the invitation with a sad face. There were few things in the world that could make the person in front of him so sad. He didn't expect that Shen Zhongbai also had such a big weakness.
"No, I just don't know if I should go."
Shen Zhongbai didn't know what was wrong with him at that time, so he let them leave so obsessed with it. Now he doesn't know how to face his sister.