The next morning, Ning Chen naturally had to get up early to attend court.
Normally, the woman who sleeps in the bedroom should get up and serve, but the woman on the couch is still sleeping soundly.
Looking at that soft sleeping face, she was clearly quiet, gentle and could not be associated with her bold behavior last night.
Thinking of what happened last night, Ning Chen felt embarrassed and angry. He snorted coldly and pinched the chubby little face.
He used quite a bit of force and Ye Jun woke up in pain. She was completely dazed and looked at the man in front of her with innocent eyes like a deer. Suddenly she felt very aggrieved.
Then, the servants serving outside heard the sound of a woman crying loudly inside, like a child, without any restraint at all.
Ning Chen had never seen such a scene before, and was at a loss for a moment, feeling extremely embarrassed. "You, why are you crying? Don't cry, I just pinched you..."
“Your Majesty also asked me to pinch you... burp... to see if it hurts Your Majesty... burp..." Ye Jun sobbed, her nose tip was red, and she looked so pitiful.
Ning Chen was really confused. It was indeed his fault and he was also very anxious. He gritted his teeth and moved his face closer. He didn't expect anyone to dare to pinch him.
Seizing this opportunity, Ye Jun was not polite. She pinched the man's face with both hands, which was not enough. She suddenly raised her head and bit his thin lips lightly.
"Ye, you are so bold!" Ning Chen widened his eyes and quickly took two steps back, his handsome face suddenly turning red.
He threw his sleeves and went out, "I won't bother with you, humph!"
The servants were all waiting outside. They just heard Ye Wanrong crying, and saw the emperor rushing out with a red face. Was he angry
Nan Zhi was so frightened that her face turned pale. If it was really her master who angered the emperor, what should she do
But when I went inside, I saw Ye Jun with a smile on her face again. Although there were still traces of tears, she looked relaxed.
"Wanrong..."
"Don't worry, I know what's going on. Help me change my clothes. I should go and pay my respects to the Queen today."
Even though she had a lot to say, Nan Zhi could only hold it in and quickly helped Ye Jun get up.
From today on, Ye Jun is officially the emperor's concubine, and there is still a long way to go.
Jiuchen Palace is not far from Fengqi Palace, so Ye Jun arrived early.
Sitting in the palace at this moment were Jing Zhaoyi, Zhao Jieyu, Lin Jieyu, Li Cairen, Liu Cairen, and Xia Baolin.
Ye Jun first greeted the three people of higher status, and then Li Cairen, Liu Cairen and Xia Baolin greeted her. After some politeness, they sat down.
"I heard that Ye Wanrong was a beauty when I was in the palace. Now that I see her today, it is indeed true. No wonder people have been thinking about her since she was in the boudoir!" Concubine Zhao said with a smile.
"You are too kind, Concubine. There are so many beauties in the harem. How dare I accept your praise? When I was in my boudoir, I seldom went out. It is rare that you are in the prince's backyard and can hear a few gossips about me."
How could she, as the emperor's concubine, be remembered by others, especially since she was in the boudoir? Those who don't know her would think she is not a virtuous woman.
"I just occasionally hear the gossips of the servants. I am a girl in the backyard, how can I know what is going on outside? Since it is just gossip, I can't take it seriously."
Concubine Zhao had no intention of really making things difficult for her, she was just testing her. They would be rivals in the future, so she had to find out the bottom line.
These few witty remarks today also let her know that the person in front of her is not a fool, and she should be careful in the future.
Zhao stopped talking. Jing Zhaoyi and Lin Jieyu were both quiet people, so they naturally didn't talk either. The talented women Baolin were of low status, so they didn't dare to provoke them, so they were quiet for a while.
People came one after another, and it was possible to tell at a glance which ones had pets.
Sun Xiuyi and Li Meiren were dressed particularly brightly, so they must be favored. As for Shufei, she must be no worse than the emperor because she has the eldest daughter.
Upon further observation, among the lower ranks, only Concubine Zhao and Xia Baolin had good clothing, so it seems they were also favored.
However, the most favored Concubine Wen in the legend still didn’t come. She had just gotten pregnant and was being very careful.
These people became uneasy as soon as they arrived, and Li Meiren was the first to fire at Ye Jun.
"They all serve the Emperor, but Ye Wanrong is different. She entered the palace with a rank of sixth grade. Xia Baolin is also favored by the Emperor. He has served for more than a year and is still an eighth grade. They are really incomparable."
After being named, Xia Baolin stood up hurriedly, a little panicked, "I am of humble origin, how dare I be compared with Ye Wanrong? The emperor only pities me, and you, my beauty, are the one that the emperor loves."
"Hmph." Lady Li rolled her eyes at her and waved her round fan in disdain. "You also know that you are of humble origin. Why do you butt in on a conversation between Ye Wanrong and me?"
Xia Baolin lowered his head, bit his lips in humiliation, and retreated silently. The joints of his hands that were holding the handkerchief turned slightly white from excessive force.
Ye Jun raised his eyebrows slightly, this was really a fierce attack.
She had done her homework before entering the palace. Lady Li's surname was Jin, and her family background was not high. Her father was only a fifth-rank militia commander. However, he had made contributions to flood control last year, and now he was valued by the emperor, so she became favored.
Ye Jun naturally did not take it seriously as it was just a training envoy. After all, her father was a general with many military achievements, and now her brother had a title and an official position. In terms of background, few people in the harem could compare with her.
"I am in this position today because of the emperor's grace. My father died for the country. The emperor is grateful and will naturally protect me. However, now that I have entered the palace, I will serve the emperor. Our identities are all the same as his concubines."
Seeing that she was very calm and took her time, and dodged the criticism with ease, Lady Li felt even more uncomfortable.
He snorted coldly, "I heard that the emperor came out of Jiuchen Palace in a rage this morning, and I heard a woman crying. Ye Wanrong, please don't ruin the emperor's grace that your father risked his life to win."
Mentioning her father's life, Ye Jun's face gradually turned cold, she slightly lowered her eyes, and spoke in a deep tone, "I had a nightmare this morning and was startled, so I cried for a while. The emperor stayed with me for a while longer, and was in a hurry to go to court, so how could he be angry?"
After a pause, he looked up and stared straight over with sharp eyes.
"Before I entered the palace, a maid taught me the rules. I was not allowed to inquire about the whereabouts of the emperor or speculate on his intentions. Lady Li knows everything about the Nine Palaces. I don't know if what the maid said is right. Please help me solve this doubt."
I don’t know if it was because Ye Jun’s reply was too sharp or because Lady Li was frightened by her gaze, but she stammered and couldn’t utter a word for a while.
Sun Xiuyi, who was watching nearby, burst out laughing.
"Oh, this Ye Wanrong is really a wonderful person. Miss Li is always eloquent, but there are times when she can't respond!"
Li Mei was so angry that she was about to speak when she saw the Queen coming out, followed by Yang Cainu, who had come to serve her early in the morning and now quietly returned to her seat.