Shi Qingxue and Shi Baojing looked at each other in silence for a while.
Shi Baojing said first: "I know, I'll be there later."
She was quiet for a moment, and then confessed to Shi Qingxue: "I'm fine, don't worry, just go back first!"
Tao Fei Sima Zhao's heart is so pure.
Even though he knew Shi Qingxue was here, he still summoned Shi Baojing, and it was clear that he wanted Shi Baojing to take Shi Qingxue with him.
Shi Baojing asked Shi Qingxue to go back at this time.
Shi Qingxue couldn't help but laugh, thinking that there really were policies from above and countermeasures from below.
Qingxue had no intention of wading into the muddy water, so she nodded, "Then I'll go back first."
However, as soon as she stood up, the palace maid outside spoke again: "For the second prince's concubine, Concubine Tao is already waiting in the side hall."
"Tsk!"
Shi Qingxue couldn't help but sigh.
Concubine Tao really tried her best to see her.
"Forget it, since she wants to see me so much, let her get her wish for once!" Shi Qingxue thought for a while, but decided to go and see for herself what kind of medicine was sold in Tao Fei's Gourd
In the reception room of the side hall, Concubine Tao was sitting at the main seat, holding a cup of tea in her hand. She seemed to be enjoying the tea leisurely, but her eyes were flashing with uneasiness.
This uneasiness reached its peak when Shi Qingxue came to the living room.
The moment Concubine Tao saw Shi Qingxue, she almost got up from her seat. Fortunately, the maid next to her secretly pulled the corner of her clothes.
She sat back down again, pretending to be noble and cold as she accepted their greetings.
Then he asked slowly: "Jing'er, how are you feeling?"
Shi Baojing felt slightly blessed, "Thank you for your concern, mother and concubine. Everything is fine with Jing'er."
"Then I can rest assured." Concubine Tao nodded.
During this period, Shi Qingxue stood behind Shi Baojing and pretended to be a wallflower, with no intention of interrupting.
In the end, Concubine Tao couldn't hold her breath and took the initiative to talk: "I heard that Shi Liuniang and Jing'er had a very good relationship when they were in the boudoir. It's really rare that they can visit Jing'er often now."
Shi Qingxue showed a shy smile and said, "My queen liked it instantly."
Then, he stopped talking again.
Concubine Tao: "..."
This is probably the first time Concubine Tao has felt so aggrieved since she was named a concubine!
But she had something on her mind, and she didn't dare to really face Shi Qingxue.
She knew how arrogant Shi Liu Niang was at this time. If she dared to show off her face, the other party would dare to shame her directly.
Concubine Tao secretly gritted her teeth, but she still forced a smile and continued: "I see that the peach blossoms are blooming well outside. Since Liu Niang has come to Taole Palace, she might as well accompany me for a walk."
Shi Qingxue looked at Concubine Tao, and couldn't help but think evilly: If she refused at this time, Concubine Tao would probably jump in anger, right
Or, she just thought about it and agreed obediently.
On the other hand, when Shi Baojing saw that Concubine Tao was going to meet Shi Qingxue alone—even in the courtyard of Taole Palace—it was really unsettling.
She secretly pulled down Shi Qingxue's clothes, her eyes showing anxiety.
Shi Qingxue patted the back of Shi Baojing's hand comfortingly and gave the other person a reassuring look: Don't worry, everything will be fine.
Even if Shi Baojing was worried, she could not openly oppose Concubine Tao. She could only watch Shi Qingxue follow her out of the living room.
The courtyard of Taole Palace was filled with Concubine Tao's favorite peach trees.
The spring breeze blows, and the peach blossom petals are flying all over the sky.
The whole yard is filled with the faint fragrance of peach blossoms, which is refreshing.
It was a pity that Concubine Tao had no intention of enjoying the beautiful scenery at this time, and directly took Shi Qingxue to the depths of the peach forest.
Then he said bluntly: "Shi Qingxue, I know that you have a good relationship with my prince."
Shi Qingxue: "..."
Even though she was prepared, she was still choked by the other party's 'blunt'.
What does it mean that she has a good relationship with Mo Junzhan
Even if the protection between men and women in Mo country is not strict, it is easy for people to misunderstand when Concubine Tao says such things!
Shi Qingxue had a stern face and said coldly: "Qingxue, as a minister, does not dare to have a private relationship with His Highness Ninth Prince. I hope the Queen will be careful with her words."
Concubine Tao probably also realized that there was an ambiguity in what she just said, and smiled awkwardly, "I didn't mean that, it's just..."
Concubine Tao rarely hesitated, she hesitated for a long time, then gritted her teeth and said: "Actually, I have something to ask Qingxue, and I hope Qingxue can help."
Tsk, it turns out that there is nothing wrong without going to the Three Treasures Hall.
She just said that she had no friendship with this Concubine Tao, so why did she come to her so eagerly
It turned out to be another person who wanted to ask for something.
Shi Qingxue pursed her lower lip and decided to listen to Concubine Tao's request.
"Mother, please speak."
As for whether to agree or not, it depends on what Concubine Tao's request is.
Concubine Tao thought that Shi Qingxue had agreed to her request, so she was overjoyed and said eagerly: "Zhan'er wants to go to the north to garrison, and I hope Qingxue can persuade Zhan'er to give up this stupid idea."
"What?" Shi Qingxue couldn't react.
She imagined various requests that Concubine Tao might make, but she didn't expect that the other party would actually ask her to persuade Mo Junzhan to give up going to the North
Shi Qingxue looked at Concubine Tao seriously for a while before confirming that she was not joking with her, but she became even more confused.
"No, what does Concubine Tao mean by this? His Highness Ninth Prince has just returned to Kyoto, why is he going to garrison in the North again
Furthermore, even if His Highness really wants to go, it will be under His Majesty's decree and His Highness will lead the troops there. Qingxue is just a prostitute, why does the empress think Qingxue can stop this decision? "
Shi Qingxue almost wanted to roll her eyes at Concubine Tao.
I don’t know how this Concubine Tao’s brain grew, to think of asking her for such an unreliable thing.
Don't talk about this matter to her. Even if Mo Junyang takes action, it may not be possible
Why on earth did Concubine Tao think she could succeed
Concubine Tao looked at her matter-of-factly, her determined eyes seeming to say: Of course you can do it!
"The environment in the North is harsh, and Liang Kingdom invades from time to time, which is very dangerous. Zhan'er is only fifteen years old! He is still so young, how can he go to such a place to endure hardships?" Concubine Tao thought that Shi Qingxue was unwilling, and He began to talk about the hardships in the North, hoping to impress Qingxue.
"You have a relationship with Zhan'er. Can you bear to watch him lose his life in a place like that at such a young age?"
Tao Fei uses emotion to understand and move with reason.
She felt that even the truly hard-hearted people should relax.
However, Shi Qingxue could only frown and look at her, and explained feebly: "Qingxue naturally hopes for the best for His Highness Ninth Highness, but there is nothing Qingxue can do about what the empress said."
Concubine Tao suddenly changed her face and said angrily: "Shi Qingxue, I asked you so loudly and angrily, but you refused like this. Do you really think that I am gone and you can't do it?"
Shi Qingxue: You go ahead, come on, why are you chattering to me
"I don't dare, but Qingxue really can't accomplish what the empress wants." She repeated in a rigid tone.
When he thought of Mo Junzhan, his mind couldn't help but fluctuate, and he added: "If the empress really doesn't want His Highness Ninth Prince to be stationed in the North, you can mention it to Your Majesty. Your Majesty is also a reasonable person and will never let him. The queen is disappointed."
To be honest, Shi Qingxue's suggestion is definitely the most feasible approach.
But Concubine Tao seemed to have been provoked and sneered at Shi Qingxue, "Huh! If you don't want to help, what are you talking about here?"
Shi Qingxue: "..." She really didn't feel that she had said anything sarcastic.
Seeing as this was not the time to reason, she remained silent.
Anyway, no matter what Concubine Tao says, what she can't do just can't be done.
Concubine Tao put down her body and asked, even using the provocation method but failed to persuade Shi Qingxue. She finally realized that the other party would not agree to her, and she was immediately discouraged.
He said in a cold voice: "Since you don't want to, then I just think that Zhan'er has made a friend in vain. You can go, you are not welcome in Taole Palace!"
This was the first time that Shi Qingxue was ordered to be kicked out so bluntly, and she was a little confused for a moment.
I really think that this Empress Tao Fei is as 'straightforward' as the rumors say! He doesn't understand the world at all, and he just throws away one skill and plays another skill if he doesn't need it.
However, Shi Qingxue was surprisingly calm and not even angry at Concubine Tao for being so rude to her.
Probably she also knew that Concubine Tao would react so violently because of Mo Junzhan.
Regardless of Tao Fei's methods, this maternal love should be respected.
Shi Qingxue bowed to Concubine Tao and turned to leave.
When she was about to reach the door, she couldn't help but turn around and saw the always proud Concubine Tao lowering her head for the first time, exuding an aura of frustration.
It's like an old, bereaved dog with no one to rely on. It can only drag its long tail and tremble forward.
Shi Qingxue knew that she was thinking too much, but when she saw Concubine Tao like this, she couldn't help but think of the shining eyes of that young man looking at her, as if there were stars falling in them.
It would be such a pity if it really disappeared like this, right
Mo Junyang did go to the Northland in his previous life, but Mo Junyang died in a battle with Liang Kingdom before he could break into Kyoto.
He was buried in the desert full of yellow sand at a young age. Even his bones could not be found. He was finally buried in the royal mausoleum in the form of a cenotaph.
At that time, Qingxue had been imprisoned in the cold palace and was not aware of the matter. However, when she was floating around Mo Junyang after her death, she was shocked to learn that the war that led to Mo Junzhan's untimely death was not simple.
It's just that Mo Junyang has never had a good impression of the family named 'Mo', so he didn't investigate further.
In the last life, the Northland was the fiefdom where Mo Junzhan was named king. Mo Junzhan had no way to protect himself when he went there, so now this young man who has not yet grown up is stationed in the Northland.
Shi Qingxue couldn't even imagine what would happen.
She pursed her lips tightly and warned herself countless times in her mind not to meddle in her own business, but in the end her steps seemed to be out of control and she walked back to Concubine Tao.
Before Concubine Tao could calm down the sadness on her face, she saw Shi Qingxue turning around and coming back, confused, "You..."
Shi Qingxue pursed her lips and said: "Please tell His Highness the Ninth Prince that he and Qingxue have a bet that has not yet been carried out. When Qingxue passes his eighteenth birthday, I will have another showdown with him."
After finishing speaking, Shi Qingxue ignored Concubine Tao's reaction and left directly.
She has said and done what she should say and do. As for whether she can change anything in the end, it all depends on the result.
Concubine Tao didn't come back to her senses until a long time after Shi Qingxue left, and then suddenly recalled: Shi Qingxue's birthday was in June.