In the past half month, Ji Huai entered the harem three times, but all of them stayed in Jingyang Palace, served by Concubine Shu.
In the past, they were just jealous, but now the concubines are dissatisfied and anxious. However, the Queen Mother died of illness last year, and the emperor has not established a queen. There is no one in the harem who can make the decision, and they can only watch Concubine Shu being favored alone.
The concubines went to Concubine Xian to complain several times.
No, I went there again today.
"The Emperor came to her palace again last night, and even had breakfast with her today. When did the Emperor treat us so well?" The concubine clenched the handkerchief in her hand into a ball, her tone indignant.
She went to the Royal Garden several times in succession, but never saw the emperor once, and the concubine Shu, who she least wanted to see, met three times.
It made her furious.
"Concubine Shu has been with the emperor for a long time. Naturally, she has old feelings. No one else can replace her for a while. Don't think too much about it, sister." Concubine Xian picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"I can't do this to my sister. Isn't my sister jealous in her heart? She is also the emperor's concubine, but the emperor has never come to stay in our palace." Jade Concubine said, and finally added, "If this continues, I am looking forward to it." Concubine Shu is pregnant, so the emperor has no reason to stay overnight."
"Why are you jealous? Now that you have entered the palace, your duty is to serve the emperor. Sister, you have to calm down. Otherwise, what will you do in the future?" Concubine Xian pushed a cup of tea forward and spoke in a calm tone.
Isn't the emperor's kindness to concubines just to arouse their jealousy
Using the power of the harem to deal with Concubine Shu is a well-intentioned move.
No matter how much favor she gets, it will only make enemies for Song Wan. Regarding the dragon fetus, she is not worried that the other party will get pregnant. After a while, the favor will disappear and nothing will be left.
"I can't help but wonder why the emperor was so kind to her alone. My sister also saw it that day in the imperial garden. She was completely confusing the truth and fooling the emperor." Jade Concubine's face changed when she thought about it, and her cheeks bulged with anger. Drums.
Concubine Xian smiled and said nothing, neither denying nor admitting.
Concubine Shu will please the emperor again, but she is just a pawn in the emperor's hands. The defeat of the Song family is destined to make her the "cold concubine" in the end, and the rise of the Wang family will make her the new "favorite concubine."
Take your time, she is in no hurry, the time has not come yet.
"No, I have to go to the imperial study room later. I have also learned how to make taro cakes in the past few days and give it to the emperor to try." Jade Concubine stood up from the chair, and her voice was a little excited when she spoke. expect.
Will it be taro cake soon? You'll get it after learning it. Of course, she only gives instructions from the side, and the maid does most of the work.
The emperor loves taro cakes so much, so she would definitely please him by sending them over.
Concubine Xian covered her mouth and chuckled, looked at her and said, "I also stewed bird's nests for the emperor, let's go together later."
Before she finished speaking, Lian Qing, who was standing next to her, had quietly slipped out and told the kitchenette, "Your Majesty, I will go to the Imperial Study Room to deliver bird's nests to the Emperor in a moment. You have to move quickly."
People inside got busy.
at this time.
When Concubine Xian said this, Concubine Jade was a little happy, "Okay, then my sister will go with me. It will give me courage."
The emperor's face was cold, and she didn't dare to raise her head when facing him. It would be best to have someone with her.
"Okay." Concubine Xian responded with a smile.
She just thought that it had been many days since she had seen the emperor, and she still wanted to brush up on his presence. Among the concubines in the harem, the emperor had given her the highest title and had a lot of regard for the Wang family. She felt uncomfortable just thinking about it. The day of being loved by thousands is not far away. "
afternoon.
The sun is high and scorching.
When Concubine Jade and Concubine Xian arrived at the imperial study, they saw Concubine Shu standing there. Qing Cui and Qing He, who were standing behind each other, were also holding boxes in their hands, and the palace maid was holding an umbrella for her.
"elder sister."
"I've met Concubine Shu."
The Xian Concubine and the Jade Concubine came over, and even the Jade Concubine restrained her displeasure on her face and bowed to each other.
Song Wan nodded, not showing any unnecessary expression, but she also didn't show any dissatisfaction. Her tone was even more calm, but she couldn't fault him, she didn't talk to him, and she didn't take any aim.
Song Wanxi was sweating. Even if she was standing under the shade of a tree and holding an umbrella, fine sweat broke out on her forehead. She raised her hand to wipe it. Concubine Xian turned over and happened to see two faint red marks exposed under her collar. .
At that moment, her pupils shrank slightly and her fingers tightened.
I don’t know whether the emperor’s favor is true or not, but I think it is real.
Concubine Shu is standing outside, will people think that the emperor has not seen her? The smart concubine pretended not to know, walked forward directly, smiled at Eunuch Yuan Hai, "Is the emperor still busy? I brought cakes to the emperor, could you please ask the father-in-law for me?"
"Your Majesty, your Majesty discussed important matters with Master Zhang and Master Chen, and told you not to allow anyone to disturb you." Yuan Hai bowed and replied respectfully.
When the concubine refused, she replied dully, "Thank you, father-in-law."
She walked back with a look of reluctance, like a peacock vying for the limelight but was defeated, and then stood next to the Concubine Xian, having to wait obediently.
After waiting for a full hour, the door to the imperial study room was still closed. During this period, Master Chen left, leaving Master Zhang inside.
Song Wan's legs were a little numb as she stood, and she touched around the small box containing taro cakes with her hands. She could only sigh, "Forget it, let's go back. The emperor is busy today, let's come back next time."
"Isn't your Majesty waiting?" Qing He looked at the two people on the side, fearing that as soon as their Madam returned, the Emperor would be snatched away by these two people.
"No wait."
Song Wan walked aside as she spoke, and Eunuch Yuanhai came forward specifically, "Your Majesty, please leave the pastries. I will bring the pastries and carry them to you. When the emperor is done with his work, he will bring them in."
After he finished speaking, he turned to the Concubine Xian and the Concubine Jade, "The same goes for the two empresses. If you don't worry about me, I will send them in soon."
Of course, I was just asking in passing. The focus was on Concubine Shu. Only the things she sent would be used by the emperor. Others who sent them were dealt with directly in private.
"Eunuch, I'll wait by myself." Concubine Jade refused. Sending cakes was not the main thing. She wanted to see the emperor.
"Excuse me, father-in-law, I'll stay here with my concubine." Concubine Xian smiled.
Eunuch Yuan Hai paid special attention to Song Wan, whose face was full of sorrow, "The pastry is a bit cold and the taste is no longer good. I won't keep it for the emperor. I will send it to the emperor tomorrow."
"Goodbye, father-in-law."
The concubine hoped that she would leave quickly and disappear.
And just when Song Wan walked not far forward, the door of the imperial study room opened, and the emperor sent Mr. Zhang out. Qing He was so excited that he pulled Song Wan and said, "Your Majesty, the emperor has come out."
When Concubine Jade saw Song Wan stopped, she couldn't help but want to kill the maid. She quickly stepped forward and saluted the emperor, "I will join the emperor."
"I have met the emperor." Concubine Xian's face was also happy when she saw Ji Huai. She followed the concubine and stepped forward, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised. She looked elegant, generous, quiet and gentle.
"No courtesy." Ji Huai waved his hand casually, "I have some important things to do, so you can go back first."
"Your Majesty." Song Wan, who was not far away, also called him, turned around and walked this way, but before taking two steps, she stretched out her hand to touch her forehead, and her body swayed as if she was about to fall.
"Empress!" Qingcui shouted anxiously, throwing away the box and reaching out to help her.
Before the Xian Concubine and the Jade Concubine could react, the Emperor had already walked quickly from them to the other side, three steps at a time, two steps at a time, very anxious.
Song Wan was weak and leaned on the maid. When she saw Ji Huai coming, she weakly shouted, "Your Majesty."
"What's going on?" Ji Huai said with a sullen face. He picked her up and walked to the imperial study room, saying, "Quick, let the imperial doctor come over right away!"
Eunuch Yuan Hai quickly asked his apprentice to ask for the imperial doctor.
Concubine Xian and Concubine Jade were also confused by the sudden situation, and then they wanted to follow them into the imperial study room to have a look, but they were stopped by Eunuch Yuan Hai, "Two ladies, please stop."
They could not enter the imperial study, but Concubine Shu was carried in by the emperor. The concubine gritted her teeth and her eyes were red, "Sister, look at it!"
At this time, Concubine Xian also felt that Song Wan was pretending to be faint, and she immediately hated the other party's methods.
That was a trick that she, who prided herself on being arrogant and confident, couldn't learn, but the emperor seemed to be following this trick!