The news that Ji Huai stepped into Jingyang Palace instantly spread throughout the backyard.
At first, they only thought that Ji Huai was looking for Song Wan, which might not be a good thing, and then they would recruit them to sleep with him.
Unexpectedly, Ji Huai actually stayed in Jingyang Palace.
Concubine Shu got into trouble some time ago. It can be said that she was on the cusp of the storm. People who used to get close to her now dare not go. However, the emperor stayed in her palace openly. Those who said she had fallen out of favor were simply slapped in the face.
The concubines broke several vases in the palace and got angry. Although the concubine Xian didn't get angry, she didn't sleep all night.
It's not that I'm sad, I'm just unwilling.
The next day.
Ji Huai did not go to court today and slept for two quarters of an hour. When he woke up, he startled the person in his arms.
Song Wan opened her sleepy bright eyes, sat up after him, and said in a delicate voice, "I am waiting for the emperor to wash himself."
Before he could refuse, she had already stood up and went to help him get his clothes.
Wearing a thin gauze dress, she stood in front of him, with a slim and graceful figure, and her slender neck was full of traces of last night's love.
There was a touch of coquettishness in Song Wan's eyebrows. Seeing him looking at her, her eyebrows were curved, soft and charming, "Why is the emperor looking at me like this? I am even ashamed."
As he said that, he lowered his eyes, expressing his shy expression vividly, which made him feel itchy.
Ji Huai couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, raised his hand, put two fingers against her chin, and lifted her chin up slightly.
Song Wan was forced to look up at him. She blinked her slender eyelashes and stared at him with her translucent eyes. She was quite bold and said, "Can the emperor see clearly? Is it what the emperor likes?"
"Then I really need to take a closer look." Ji Huai didn't put down his hand, staring at her with his deep black eyes, a half-smile on his lips.
He was the emperor who strategized in the court, and he was born with a force of intimidation. Naturally, Song Wan couldn't bear it, and he didn't dare to resist directly, so she had to throw herself into his arms, put her hands around his waist, and said coquettishly, "I won't show it to the emperor anymore." , how can anyone keep staring at others? Who can stand the majesty of the emperor? "
"I know, you can bear it." Ji Huai pointed out.
No matter how bold Song Wan was, she was just a palace girl. Thinking of last night, the tips of her ears suddenly turned red. She let go of his waist, turned around and walked aside to get him his coat, pretending to be shy and said, "I'm sorry." If I don't tell the emperor, the emperor will make fun of me, which is really bad."
"Are you still annoyed?" Ji Huai looked at her back and smiled.
"I will not annoy the Emperor." She took the clothes, turned around and looked at him, her eyes sparkling, and her pink lips pursed, "If you can't bear it, it's my own fault, not the Emperor's." Bullying."
After saying this, I also want to emphasize, "The emperor will never make mistakes."
He said this as if he was serious, but at the same time he was just having a bad temper and said that he bullied others, both in bed and off the bed.
Ji Huai looked happy and laughed twice. He looked at her standing in front of him and said, "This mouth is getting better at talking."
"I don't care about you, just take it as a compliment from the emperor." She helped him put on clothes, curled her lips in response, lowered her head, and helped him tidy up his clothes thoughtfully.
After washing up, Ji Huai decided to have breakfast here again.
It's already prepared in the dining room, just bring it over.
Song Wan sat down with him. She served Ji Huai a bowl of crab roe porridge, and then changed the position of his favorite pastries and placed them in front of him.
He was busy with government affairs. In the past, the number of times he met him was limited. Recently, he met three times in less than half a month. Before, it was only a month or a month and a half. Although they met less, she could always remember what he liked and what he didn't like.
Ji Huai gave her a crystal shrimp dumpling, "I tried one and it was pretty good. My dear wife, I'll try it too."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Song Wan ate his meal and thought of what happened last night. He was really tired and fell asleep later. After eating some dumplings, he took the initiative and said, "Will Your Majesty go to the imperial study to handle government affairs later?"
"What's the matter with my beloved concubine?" Ji Huai put down his chopsticks and looked towards her.
Song Wan hesitated for a moment and then said slowly, "Didn't I tell the emperor last night that the flowers in the Royal Garden are blooming and they are very beautiful. If the emperor is free, can you go and watch them with me?"
Ji Huai heard the temptation in her words and suppressed a smile, "I asked Mr. Chen to come to the palace this morning to discuss important matters. I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany my beloved concubine."
"That's okay. I'll go alone and take a second look, including the emperor's share." Song Wan smiled wider.
As long as she could go out, she didn't expect the emperor to accompany her, but it was just to confirm again whether she was released from the ban.
Ji Huai nodded, "If I come back in the evening, it will be the same. I just don't know how fragrant my concubine will be then."
Song Wan thought about last night, when he spoke indiscriminately in order to break the ban, and immediately his face turned red. He also thought about what he said, did he mean to come here again tonight
Before she could analyze it carefully, Ji Huai had already stood up and said, "The time agreed with Mr. Chen is coming soon, and I will leave."
"I am sending you to the Emperor." Song Wan stood up quickly.
"No, my beloved, just continue to eat." Ji Huai raised his hand, opened his legs and walked out, with Eunuch Yuan Hai following behind.
After leaving the palace gate, he climbed up the steps and left Jingyang Palace.
As soon as he left, Song Wan breathed a sigh of relief and stopped restraining himself. He had breakfast and was in a good mood.
"Your Majesty." Qing Cui was the happiest and came over and said, "Did your Majesty release the ban for Your Majesty? Can Your Majesty go out?"
"Yeah." Song Wan replied.
Everyone thought that she was grounded, had fallen out of favor, and was shunned. She tried to win over him last night, but she didn't expect that he actually agreed. It was a bit sudden, and she was a little happy in her heart.
"Your Majesty really loves your empress. Let's see who dares to say that our empress has fallen out of favor. The emperor likes her the most." Qing Cui is a little girl after all, feeling a little proud, as if she has gotten over the grievances she has suffered these days.
"Okay, don't say this outside. Please tell me that the emperor's visit is not allowed to be spread outside." Song Wan looked serious.
No one knew about the emperor's visit to her two days ago. He came late at night and left again in the morning. Last night he was just and aboveboard. The concubines in the harem had not yet slept with him, so the news spread far and wide.
Being in the limelight at this time is not a good thing.
"This slave knows." Although Qing Cui was puzzled, she didn't ask.
"I haven't been out for a long time. Call Qing He to get ready. I will accompany you to the Imperial Garden for a walk later." Song Wan added.
She told Ji Huai that if she went to watch the flowers, she must not deceive the emperor. Not only could she not deceive the emperor, but if he came at night, the "scent of flowers" must be there.
"Yes." Qingcui saluted and retreated.
Royal Garden.
The weather was very good today, and the sun was not too harsh. Song Wan was walking on the cobblestone path. The flowers in the bushes were in bloom, with various colors, and the breeze was blowing, giving off a faint fragrance.
Bees hovered above the blooming flowers, and there were crystal dewdrops on the green leaves.
Song Wan felt it was so beautiful, she stopped to admire it, and saw a budding rose, and couldn't help but reach out and pick it.
Qing He stood behind her, looking at his empress with a smile, and said with a smile, "The emperor still has a way. As soon as the emperor came, my empress' mood improved, her complexion became rosy, and she became more beautiful."
"Yes, the emperor is more effective than Dr. Li." Qingcui also answered.
"Is it a sin to make fun of me?" Song Wan had a straight face, but was not serious at all. The corners of his mouth still raised unconsciously.
She was in a good mood, so Qing He and Qing Cui were naturally not afraid either, and they said in a dignified manner, "I am guilty of this."
"Don't go too far." Song Wan glanced at the two of them with squinted eyes, then turned around to pick her roses.
The two continued to laugh behind her.
Each flower bloomed better than the last. Song Wan was dazzled for a while. After picking it, he had to get closer and smell it to get the fragrance.
If it is not fragrant, it will still fool the emperor after all.
She picked it carefully, and the maid next to her quietly accompanied her.
Suddenly, a voice came from behind the rockery, "Sister, I heard that the emperor not only stayed at Jingyang Palace yesterday, but also dined with Concubine Shu today. Does sister know about this?"
Song Wan's hands picking flowers paused and her movements slowed down. Qing He and Qing Cui also raised their eyebrows. It was the voice of the concubine.
"I don't know." Concubine Xian said as if she really didn't know, and then spoke again, "I slept late last night. Did the Emperor come to the harem?"
After all, the Concubine Jade is not as good as the Concubine Xian. She originally wanted to see Concubine Xian complain or be jealous, but she never wanted her to pretend to be stupid. She couldn't help it at first, "The Emperor exempted Concubine Shu from punishment and released her from the ban. I don’t know what tricks Concubine Shu used. Yesterday, she asked her maid to deliver food, and she came in the evening. It’s not simple at first sight.”
Song Wan's eyebrows furrowed slightly. This tone made her feel like she was a vixen who made the emperor stupid, but they all contributed to this matter.
They were trampling on her without sparing any effort, and groups of people were laughing at her, so naturally she had to live up to her expectations.
The daughter of the Song family cannot be looked down upon!
"Maybe you're overthinking it." Concubine Xian didn't say anything, her tone was indifferent, as if she didn't have any opinion on the matter.
"Your Majesty, don't overthink it. You have forgotten that on the day you entered the palace, Concubine Shu also used her physical discomfort to keep the emperor. This time she also pretended to be unwell so that the emperor could avoid punishment. Since that day, her maid When she came to plead for mercy, the emperor’s attitude towards her changed.”
"Your Highness, Concubine Shu, you are very clever."
Song Wan knew who it was by listening to the voice, the arrogant Lian Qing next to Concubine Xian.
As soon as she said this, the concubine's emotions were also aroused and she was indignant, "Three times, the emperor will definitely find out. By then, we are afraid that we will have a good show. The emperor is the emperor, how can he bear it again and again?" teasing?"
"Besides, she can't dominate the Emperor by herself, can she? The Emperor is the Emperor, so naturally he has to get his hands on everything."
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Jade Concubine talked endlessly, and the sourness in her words almost overflowed. How good could her words be
Women like to gossip, and Concubine Xian is no exception. Although she pretends to be gentle, generous, elegant and quiet, in fact, she just doesn't like to say some words from her own mouth, which damages her image. She naturally likes to listen to what others say, otherwise Nor would he not stop Lian Qing.
Song Wan listened to my complaints behind the rockery, and the maid who was not afraid of death would say a few words. Qing He and Qing Cui were furious, but they did not dare to act rashly and could only look at their empress.
She saw a faint smile at the corner of the other person's mouth, which seemed a little sarcastic. She picked another red rose, stepped forward, and walked aside.
Concubine Xian and others are also heading this way.
Turning around, Lian Qing collided with someone. Before she could see clearly, she blurted out, slightly scolding, "What should I do? If I hit
What should I do, the Concubine Xian? "
She thought she was a palace maid, but in fact it was almost the same, she was Qinghe, the maid of Concubine Shu.
Before she could finish speaking, Qing He struck preemptively, "You also scared our master."
Lian Qing didn't expect that Song Wan was right behind him. She was a little arrogant at first, but then she quickly knelt down and begged for mercy, and the pride on her face disappeared completely.
Looking at Concubine Xian and Concubine Jade, their expressions seemed quite ugly.
"Sister." Concubine Xian called warmly.
The jade concubine bowed to her and said, "I have met Concubine Shu."
Song Wan didn't say anything, nor did she let her get up.
The concubine was extremely embarrassed and her legs were weak, but Song Wan kept looking at her flowers and pretended not to hear.
She could only ask for help and looked at Concubine Xian, who looked at Song Wan and said, "It's rare for sister to come out today. The three of us went to the courtyard to drink tea. I guess sister..."
"I didn't even do the etiquette well." Concubine Shu interrupted her, looked at the concubines and the maids beside them, and said slowly, "What? Didn't you learn the etiquette well before entering the palace?"
Before they could refute, Song Wan added, "Is the nun sent by the palace useless?"
Song Wan is not a soft persimmon. She holds a grudge against what Qing He told her. It can be said to be very rude. If the rules are not learned well, it is a problem of poor family tradition.
Concubine Xian's face turned green. When she scolded her maid, wasn't she just scolding her? Aren't you just saying that the Wang family is uneducated? But she couldn't say it yet, she could only hold it in.
Just when Jade Concubine couldn't stand still, Song Wan said slowly, "Forget it, let's get up."
"Thank you, empress."
"Thank you, empress."
Jade Concubine stood up quickly and took two steps back. She almost fell down but was supported by the maid behind her.
Song Wan held the flowers, looked at Concubine Xian again, and lightly opened her red lips, "Did my maid just scare you, sister?"
Concubine Xian denied, "Sister, don't think too much, I didn't scare you."
"Oh." Song Wan nodded, her expression calmed, and she said in a deep voice, "But your maid scared me."
When Lian Qing heard this, her face turned pale, and she stood aside and asked Concubine Xian for help.
"I am very frightened. In this palace, I act so recklessly. It is normal for my sister to be ignorant when she first enters the palace. However, it will be bad if this maid collides with the emperor one day." Song Wan said The matter was exaggerated, and the maidservant was seen kneeling on the ground, begging for mercy.
Concubine Xian looked embarrassed and said, "My sister has taught me a lesson. I will discipline her well when I return home."
He was obviously frightened without even hitting her, so he was clearly looking for trouble.
"I should be the bad guy for this." After Song Wan finished speaking, she glanced condescendingly at Lian Qing and said coldly, "Qing Cui, give me twenty slaps so that she can remember her for a long time."
"Yes." Qingcui said and stepped forward. She had long disliked this bitch. On the day their mother-in-law had a dispute with Concubine Xian, this little bitch burst into tears. She secretly said that her mother-in-law had pushed Concubine Xian. .
When their mother-in-law was punished and grounded, she also found troubles for them, and she was very majestic.
"Sister, you have gone too far." Concubine Xian could no longer maintain her gentleness on the surface. Hitting her maid was like hitting her. The other party was trying to establish authority. How could she bear it
"Sister, you should be ruthless when you should be ruthless. A slave is a slave. He cannot surpass his master. Those who exceed him will not take these rules seriously. In the palace, you must behave more calmly and carefully. Who knows one day? Have you brought trouble to your sister?" Song Wan looked at her with a smile, "Sister, am I right?"
She said this to Concubine Xian in a kind tone, but Concubine Jade who was listening on the side looked flustered and looked uneasy.
During this period, the Marquis of Ning'an lost power, and the emperor punished and grounded her. Many concubines, like her, did not take Concubine Shu seriously.
The concubines look at the emperor's face, and the slaves look at their master's attitude.
Concubine Xian naturally knew what she meant, and she clenched her hands in her sleeves.
Since the last incident, it was impossible for the two of them to have a good relationship. Song Wan's smile became brighter and brighter, her bright eyes moving, "My sister is just not ruthless. She is just a slave. If she is beaten to death, it will save trouble."
In her opinion, this stupid and ignorant maid could reflect the calm emotions on the face of the wise concubine, who was originally extremely restless.
Lian Qing was so frightened that she kowtowed even more vigorously and begged for mercy, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. My Majesty, please have mercy on me. I don't dare to do anything anymore. Please forgive me, My Majesty."
Concubine Xian's eyes changed and her face became a little distorted. Song Wan thought she couldn't pretend anymore, but her eyes suddenly turned red and she choked up, "Sister, Lian Qing didn't mean to offend her, please spare her life." , I will definitely discipline you well."
"Sister, you are so noble. Lian Qing's crime will not lead to death."
Song Wan was a little confused by her style of painting, and the concubine suddenly spoke with a pitiful expression, "Sister is so magnanimous, please spare her life."
Before she finished speaking, Song Wan frowned and turned around quickly. Sure enough, she saw the bright yellow figure not far away. The other party also looked here, and she didn't know how long she stood there.
Song Wan's heart skipped a beat, her expression suddenly changed, her slightly arrogant attitude immediately disappeared, her eyes suddenly felt guilty and frightened, and cold sweat broke out behind her back.
She was just released from the ban today.
Ruined.