The Empress is Always Unambitious

Chapter 16: Food for thought

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The emperor is handsome enough, so that matter is not difficult.

After both enjoyed it they lay down. After all, even Shen Chuliu, who doesn't like to sweat in the summer, can't stop sweating at this time.

Fortunately, when they are mixed together, there is no resentment.

Both of them asked someone to get some water to purify themselves and then lie down.

When Qi Yi was enjoying his cultivation, he was in a warm mood.

Shen Chuliu felt sleepy, so he fell asleep first.

The night originally passed like this, but unexpectedly, I was suddenly woken up by the fourth day of the Lunar New Year in the middle of the night.

Shen Chuliu woke up a little slower and listened vaguely to what was being said on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. She was confused and only heard a few words, "vomiting and diarrhea," "lips turned white," and "crying urgently."

She calmed down and realized that she was talking about the second prince.

Sitting up quickly.

Qi Yixiu frowned and went to the ground: "You just lie down, I'll go see the second prince."

"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. It sounds like he may have heat stroke." Shen Chuliu dared not lie down. Also busy dressing myself.

"Lie down, I'm leaving first." Qi Yi said yes and left.

It seems that although Concubine Feng Shu does not like her very much, the second prince obviously still takes him very seriously.

Shen Chuliu also put on his head slowly, and Zi Zhu came in to wait on her: "Baolin?"

"Well, find a little eunuch to see me off with a lamp, and let's go back."

"Master Baolin, don't be anxious. If the emperor has something to say, just rest. Maybe the emperor will be back soon?" Li Chun, the maid of Taiji Palace, said.

"Thank you Aunt Lichun. The Second Prince is like this, I'm afraid the Emperor is very worried. I won't keep it. But how about having Auntie send someone to hold the lamp?" Shen Chuliu said.

"This is what it should be. It's hard to walk on the road in the dark, so Baolin should be careful." Li Chun Fu Shen.

Shen Chuliu thanked her and left with Zi Zhu.

She walked in front, and Yu Yu said behind her: "She is sleeping well."

"After all, girls born in the Hou family always know the rules. They are not like those from a small family. If it were Li Jieyu today, she would never leave. I'm afraid she dared to make trouble just now." Li Chun said.

While talking, the two people tidied up Long Tao.

On this side, Shen Chuliu came out and held Zi Zhu's hand, which was quite comfortable at night.

In fact, it was late at night, which was around 11 o'clock at night, but this was considered very late in ancient times.

The little eunuch who held the lamp sent her back politely all the way, and she was not stingy and rewarded her with money.

Then I simply asked someone to bring me some snacks to eat, and then I fell asleep again.

Fortunately, I didn’t need to ask for permission the next day and could sleep late.

In Fuyang Palace, Concubine Feng Shu was crying like a woman, and the second prince had diarrhea and his face was like gold paper.

This child has always been in good health. Now, Feng Shufei was worried that he might be assassinated and worried. It's also a bit staged, and I can't stop crying.

Qi Yixiu frowned: "Okay, it's just the heat. But how do you take care of your slaves here?"

Qi Yixiu has always been gentle towards others, but how could he not be angry when his only son was not taken care of well

So he directly ordered several people serving the second prince to be punished with a stick.

After the second prince drank the medicine, his diarrhea gradually stopped and he finally fell asleep.

The imperial doctor also said that it was not a problem, but that he was a little dehydrated due to diarrhea, and he felt better after being given light salt water.

Only then did Concubine Feng Shu stop crying: "I am in a hurry. Is it sister Shen Baolin who is sleeping with me today? It's such a long time, and the emperor will still be working when he goes back. I can only ask someone to send some good ones tomorrow. When Apologize to my sister. Your Majesty, please stay here for a while. It doesn’t look like there’s much time left in the morning.” She said this, which was better than pretending to ask the Emperor to go back.

Qi Yixiu said yes and let her wait for him to rest in his palace.

The next day, before Shen Chuliu got up in the morning, the maid in front of Concubine Feng Shu arrived.

When Shen Chuliu heard about it, he went out to greet her personally: "Miss Chanjuan is here."

"Hey, Baolin, come in quickly. It's hot today. This servant is here to apologize to Baolin on behalf of our queen." Chanjuan entered the house and felt blessed.

"Hurry up, what kind of gift is this?"

"What happened yesterday caused Baolin to be in bed, and our queen was very sorry. She specially asked the slave to send some clothes and materials, and also said that she must not ask Shen Baolin to thank him again. It's a hot day, so there is no need to torment people." Chanjuan imitated Feng Shufei in speaking.

Shen Chuliu thanked him with a smile: "Concubine Shu is really thinking of me too carefully. It was an accident yesterday. I just want to ask, how is the second prince?"

"It doesn't matter, it's just the summer weather. It's too hot. The second prince has to go to Hongwen Hall to study every day, so he will inevitably be exposed to the heat. Fortunately, it's not too serious. It will be enough for a few days," Chanjuan said.

"That's good. Children are most afraid of getting sick. I must be exhausted mentally and physically." Shen Chuliu shook his head: "I am deeply grateful for the reward given by the empress. Since the empress is caring for me, I will not thank you. I'd like to express my gratitude to you." After saying that, he turned towards Fuyang Palace.

Chanjuan hurriedly stopped her: "I always said that Shen Baolin is a well-behaved person, and indeed he is. Then Baolin, please rest, I will go back first."

Shen Chuliu asked Zizhu to send it off.

Zizhu came back and said: "Ms. Shu Fei is too polite. Although I don't know that Miz. Shu Fei brought this Chanjuan to her, she has been serving her in the house for a long time. She is her right-hand man."

"Don't we, Concubine Shu, always be so considerate to the people below?" Shen Chuliu smiled: "Since you have given me a reward, there is nothing I don't want. Just keep it."

Zizhu Zirui checked it and saw that there was no problem, so she put it away.

"I wonder if the Queen will resent you if she acts like this?" Zi Zhu asked.

"I am just a Baolin. I can only accept rewards or punishments from above. The Queen has never cared about trivial matters. It must be okay." Shen Chuliu said.

Concubine Feng Shu was too virtuous. As for herself, her status was really low and she was out of reach of the intrigues above.

As for her being attracted by Concubine Feng Shu, that's not the case.

At least she knew that Li Baolin was now on Concubine Feng Shu's side.

In the harem, it is good or bad to take sides. You can be protected for a while, but in the long run, you will only serve one man, unless someone is really determined to be favored.

Otherwise, the possibility of being cheated is very high.

On this point, Yi Fei made a mistake.

Since Concubine Yi took refuge with Concubine Feng Shu, she spent less and less time sleeping with her.

I'm afraid this is not Shen Chuliu's illusion.

But after Lu Baolin took refuge with the queen, he had more bedside attendants. The reason behind this is really intriguing.

"My servant is thinking, will the emperor go to Qingliang Mountain this year? Last year he only brought one concubine, but I don't know what to do this year." Zi Rui said.

"What time has it been? Why are you going? I left in May last year. Let's live in Anxin Palace. Although our Cuiyunxuan is located in a remote area, it's not that hot at least. Look elsewhere. There's no shelter. It's terribly hot. "

Explain the emperor's thoughts. Concubine Yi has been favored for many years, but she still has to seek refuge with Concubine Feng Shu despite being in a high position. The emperor felt that he was pampering her in vain. However, it is normal for Lu Baolin to be less dependent on the queen because of his lower status.

But Yi Fei is still the most favored now.

As for the demoted Wei family, well, I haven’t written about it yet.

(End of chapter)