The light was still on in Concubine Lin's room. When Emperor Longqing went in, he specifically asked someone not to inform him. As soon as he entered the palace, he saw Concubine Lin sewing clothes for a child under the light.
Unlike Young Master Lin, who was handsome and romantic, Concubine Lin Shu was very dignified. Although she was not particularly beautiful, she always made people feel comfortable and at ease when looking at her.
Emperor Longqing coughed.
Concubine Lin Shu immediately stood up and put down the things in her hands with surprise and joy when she saw him: "It's so late, I thought Your Majesty would not come."
Emperor Longqing knew that she had been waiting for him the whole time, and he was touched, but he said, "You thought I wasn't coming, but you still kept the lamp lit?"
Seeing Concubine Lin Shu lowering her head in embarrassment, he reminded her again: "If it's too late in the future, just go to bed. You are not in good health and you are pregnant. Don't overwork yourself."
After experiencing Empress Fang and Concubine Peng De, he felt that Concubine Lin Shu, who was as calm and generous as Empress Ming, was the most comfortable and effortless to get along with. When people get old, they don't care whether someone likes you or not or whether you love them or not. They just want to live a comfortable life.
Concubine Lin Shufei was a peaceful person.
He valued her more and more.
Concubine Lin Shu smiled a little embarrassedly: "I knew something happened in Yonghe, and I was afraid that His Majesty would come over, so I unknowingly took a little longer to make clothes."
She did not try to hide anything and told everyone directly what she knew about Princess Yonghe, without hiding anything from Emperor Longqing.
Emperor Longqing was even more relieved. When he mentioned this matter, he snorted coldly: "Don't mention that useless person. She almost made me lose face!"
Concubine Lin Shu frowned and asked hurriedly, "I only heard that she had a conflict with Princess Shouning. Was she injured anywhere?"
Yes, he had ordered everyone to keep silent about Princess Yonghe's taking Wu Shi San, and the palace maids who served Princess Yonghe had also been dealt with. No one dared to mention it again. Except for Concubine Peng De, him, Eunuch An, and Young Master Lin, no one else knew about it.
Emperor Longqing then told the story of Princess Yonghe taking Wushisan: "She became addicted after taking this stuff, and became confused and changed! Everyone saw how she embarrassed Shouning yesterday, and today the censor reported her for improper words and deeds... She really disappoints me!"
Concubine Lin Shu seemed to be unable to react for a moment. After digesting it for a while, she sighed and said, "So that's how it is. No wonder Yonghe was so abnormal yesterday. I heard that Yonghe and Miss Feng made things difficult for Princess Shouning. Princess Shouning wanted to leave at first, but they stopped her. She wanted to play polo..."
At this point, she changed the subject: "But even so, Princess Shouning shouldn't have hurt anyone..." She paused and said, "She is a princess after all! Besides, Yonghe took the Five Stones Powder, she doesn't know what she is doing..."
Concubine Lin Shu was still somewhat biased towards Princess Yonghe, which made Emperor Longqing feel inexplicably relieved, but he quickly retorted: "What do you mean she is unconscious? She is very clear-headed. Shouning did not push her. She claimed that others pushed her! Madam Mei and Madam Ping'an were both present. I asked the Jinyiwei to investigate. It was she who fell down by herself."
He sneered: "What's even more ridiculous is that she even pushed the responsibility of taking Wu Shi San onto the Wei family and Shou Ning, saying that Wei An had induced her to take Wu Shi San..."
Concubine Lin Shu opened her eyes wide, as if she had no idea what he was saying.
Emperor Longqing sneered, "Isn't it ridiculous? My daughter has become like this. For a man, she has lost all sense of shame. She has brought shame to me in front of so many people! She has brought shame to the royal family!"
Concubine Lin Shu hurriedly shook her head: "Your Majesty, don't say that. Others don't know..."
Emperor Longqing was not interested in continuing the conversation. He kept repeating the same thing over and over again. Others might not be tired of listening to him, but he himself was tired of talking. He directly announced his decision on Princess Yonghe: "Let her reflect on her mistakes. If she can figure it out, it will be a good thing for her. Otherwise, a quiet and peaceful life would be a good destination for her."
Concubine Lin Shu sighed: "Her Royal Highness has been spoiled and has never encountered setbacks. Therefore, when she met Shen Chen, she felt that being rejected by him was a big deal. She couldn't accept it for a while, but she will be fine when she figures it out."
He also started preparing some things for Princess Yonghe.
Emperor Longqing felt that Concubine Lin Shu's reaction was much more genuine than Concubine Peng De's, so he smiled and thought of Concubine Zheng, and said, "You should also mention this matter to Concubine Zheng, and tell her that Yonghe has gone to Puci Temple to pray for blessings. When you have time, ask Wei An to come to the palace and let them talk."
This is soothing.
Concubine Lin Shu had fully understood Emperor Longqing's attitude and views on the matter, so she agreed meekly.
Emperor Longqing mentioned Lin San Shao again: "The imperial envoy is going south to inspect the salt. This is an important matter and cannot be delayed. In previous years, the salt merchants liked to shirk responsibility when they encountered problems. With him accompanying them, they will more or less restrain themselves. But it will be hard for him."
"It's not hard to work for His Majesty!" Concubine Lin Shu said righteously: "This is his blessing, Your Majesty, please don't worry about him."
Only these two siblings never asked him for anything.
The only thing he asked for was a marriage, and he still couldn't satisfy her.
Emperor Longqing was silent for a moment, then he reached out and touched Concubine Lin Shu's belly, with infinite tenderness: "The baby will be born in these few days, right? It's a pity that his uncle won't be able to see him when he is born."
Concubine Lin Shu raised her hand to cover his hand and smiled gently: "It doesn't matter whether he can see it or not. When he grows up, he will know that his uncle is working for his father, and he will be proud of it."
These words made Emperor Longqing even happier, and he became more satisfied with Concubine Lin.
The next day, Emperor Longqing went to court, and Eunuch An personally brought a few apprentices to deliver a bunch of rewards to her palace, and there was also a portion for Princess Zheng.
Princess Zheng thanked her, and when the others had dispersed, she smiled and looked at Concubine Lin Shu and sighed, "This is all thanks to you."
Concubine Lin Shu did not take credit for it: "An An did a great job. Even if I hadn't gone to ask for the news, she would have already done everything. She won't be implicated by this matter. She can't thank me. I didn't do anything either."
Princess Zheng sighed, "This is a good thing. Princess Yonghe's grievances will be vented sooner or later. Now that she has vented them in this way and has not caused more terrible consequences, it is a blessing in disguise."
Concubine Lin Shu hummed and agreed: "Now that you put it that way, it is indeed true. At least it is not yet irreversible."