In the middle of the night, Concubine Yue woke up from her sleep in Ningbi Palace and saw a familiar figure flashing in.
She did not panic, but choked: "Why are you here so late?"
As he spoke, he stood up and turned on a night lamp beside the couch, which revealed a pale face. There were tears in his eyes, making him look even more gloomy.
"Don't worry if you don't come to see me." Emperor Chunjia sounded a little tired. He stepped forward to hold her hand, and they sat down on the edge of the couch together. The emperor said softly, "It's only been two days since we last met. Why do you look so thin?" ?You haven’t eaten yet?”
Concubine Yue smiled bitterly and said, "I can't eat it."
"You are suffering from yourself like this, which is exactly what Empress Dowager Ji's aunt and nephew want to see." Emperor Chunjia reached out and brushed the broken hair on her temples, turned his head and whispered in his ear, "This is what Empress Dowager and I are saddened by... It's just grounding. Forget it, the name is not pleasant to hear, but the role that a concubine should have should not be without you, what should you do to make it difficult for your body?"
Concubine Yue was silent for a moment, then laughed infatuatedly, and said softly: "Being grounded... what does that mean? Ever since we came to the Imperial Capital, ever since we entered the palace, haven't we suffered enough humiliation from Ji's humble maid? I've long been used to it. Why would you be so angry that you can’t eat?”
She took a deep breath, "I just don't feel sorry for that cheap maid Xingxuan!!! Why did she get your favor even though she confused right and wrong and brought me to this point?!"
Emperor Chunjia looked unbearable, patted the back of her hand, and said comfortingly: "You know the reason why I summoned her to sleep with her is just for you."
Concubine Yue said bitterly: "I know, so I feel that this bitch deserves to die even more. You are the emperor, who is she? How dare you? How dare you!"
How dare you let the majestic emperor wrong you like this... He didn't say this sentence, but the emperor knew it in his heart. In fact, the two emperors and concubines knew very well that Yun Fenghuang was not something to be afraid of, and it was ultimately the Ji family that made them endure such injustice.
But currently they have no ability to fight against the Ji family...
All she could do was anger Yun Fenghuang, a little Chenggui.
"She won't live for long." Emperor Chunjia said softly, "I just can't die in Huzhu Palace. I plan to take her out for a walk tomorrow to make it easier for those people to attack... Just be patient."
"..." Concubine Yue let out a long sob, threw herself into his arms, and choked with sobs, "How long will days like this... days like this last..."
Before he finished speaking, he noticed that Emperor Chunjia froze slightly. He raised his head in surprise, saw his slightly frowning brow, and asked hurriedly, "What's wrong?"
Emperor Chunjia shook his head in embarrassment and said it was nothing.
But how could Concubine Yue believe it
After asking a few more questions and seeing him talking about other things, he shed tears and said, "Do you blame me? You and my aunt have told me not to cause trouble for the Xiaoyun family before, but I I didn’t listen to you... Not only am I grounded now, my aunt is shameless, but I also force you to go to Xi Xingxuan... "
"Where did you think you were?" Emperor Chunjia sighed. Although his childhood sweetheart had a somewhat unruly temperament because he had been favored since childhood, when he was in Fuyang County, he was generally a cheerful and lively character. After marrying the concubines, she became more and more resentful day by day.
Thinking about the carefree life of the two of them in Fuyang County Prince's Mansion in the past, Yuan Yuniang was so full of life at that time, her whole body was filled with liveliness and joy, and there was no gloom between her eyebrows. But now she is hysterical at every turn, which is even more embarrassing. He couldn't hide anything... Emperor Chunjia felt pity in his heart and said, "I just think of the time we went to see the apricot blossoms together that year. Ten years have passed, but it seems like we are still in front of our eyes."
These words brought back Concubine Yue's memories of the past. She stopped crying and said, "You think it's still in front of you, but I feel that it happened in a previous life."
Emperor Chunjia held her in his arms and said softly: "These years... I have really wronged you."
"You too." Concubine Yue pursed her lips, with a look of shame on her face, "Concubine Shu... I shouldn't have offended her in the first place."
In fact, when she first entered the palace, her aunt, the Queen Mother Yuan, gave her repeated orders to offend anyone but not to offend Concubine Yun Shu. Because she was the legitimate daughter of Duke Yi, and she was sent to the palace to express her loyalty when Emperor Chunjia ascended the throne. As the mainstay of the royalist faction, such a statement should naturally receive the attention and feedback of Emperor Chunjia and Empress Dowager Yuan.
Therefore, Emperor Chunjia went to Tongxia Palace many times at that time.
Then Concubine Yue became jealous. No matter how much Empress Dowager Yuan and Emperor Chun Jiadi tried to break it apart and try to reason with her, she found it difficult to accept it. If it was just like this, then that would be fine. After all, how could any concubine not be sour and jealous
Concubine Yue and Emperor Chunjia were childhood sweethearts. They were supposed to be a pair of gods and immortals, but due to Emperor Chunjia's unexpected ascension to the throne, they were almost unable to become concubines. It is only natural for people to be hostile to other concubines in the palace.
But when she heard that Concubine Shu was pregnant, she lost her mind with jealousy and sent someone to tamper with the food in Tongxia Palace... Later, Concubine Shu had a miscarriage and the imperial doctor found something strange. The Empress Dowager was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. , Concubine Yue’s plan was exposed.
And the funny thing is that although she did bribe the people in Shu Concubine's kitchen, Shu Concubine's miscarriage had nothing to do with it, but she was tricked elsewhere.
In other words, even if Concubine Yue did nothing, Concubine Shu would not be able to give birth to her child.
But if she did this, how could Concubine Shu not hate her
Later, it was Concubine Yue's turn when she was overjoyed and was punished by Empress Ji for making trouble. Concubine Shu made some comments and was stunned to change the original kneeling for an hour to a whole day. She also planned to hold back Emperor Chunjia and Empress Dowager Yuan. Without this The two of them helped to save the situation, but Concubine Yue was left alone and forcefully kneeled down the unformed fetus... She was originally Xiu Yi, one of the nine concubines, and she wanted to make up for the newly promoted concubine's position.
This happened at the beginning of last year. From then on, Concubine Yue hated Concubine Shu so much that she was scolded several times by Empress Dowager Yuan but refused to admit that she was wrong. After all, in her opinion, she should be Emperor Chunjia's wedlock. His wife should be his only wife. All the women in this palace are latecomers, snatchers, and vying for love with her!
Therefore, she never felt that there was anything wrong with attacking her Concubine Shu, but it was wrong for Concubine Shu to take revenge on her, so she was not merciful to Yun Fenghuang who entered the palace under the identity of Concubine Shu's clan sister.
But now Concubine Yue reflected. This was definitely not because of her conscience, but because she finally realized that not only could a puppet emperor not protect her as a childhood sweetheart, but he even had to be careful with every move he made... In this case, he had offended an important minister. How stupid is it to be a biological daughter, or a biological daughter who enters the palace with support
Imperial Capital is not Fuyang County, and they have no right to be willful now.
"You were also deceived about what happened back then." This was the first time that Emperor Chunjia heard Yuan Niang admit her mistake. He was surprised and heartbroken. Generally speaking, the vassal princes of the country lived a relatively comfortable life, and the Yuan family supported them. As the legitimate daughter of the leading wealthy family in Yang County, her biological aunt is Princess Fuyang and her fiancé is the Prince of Fuyang County. She is just like the princess of Fuyang County. She is bossy, so noble and flamboyant... She has been stubborn since she entered the palace. , but still lowered his head.
If he hadn't had no power, how could he have allowed her to suffer such injustice
At this moment, he just sighed and said, "Mr. Yi Guo is a sensible person and will not bear grudge against us."
Emperor Chunjia only said that Duke Yi was a sensible person and did not mention Concubine Shu. After all, Concubine Yue's miscarriage was directly related to Concubine Shu.
And he couldn't blame Concubine Shu. Even if Concubine Yue's original actions were indeed instigated, the fact was that she personally ordered her subordinates to bribe people from Tongxia Palace to murder Concubine Shu. Concubine Shu had never targeted Concubine Yue before. , even if Concubine Yue was jealous, she would always be tolerant... Emperor Chunjia's conscience was still intact when he fought back after something like that happened. Even if he favored Concubine Yue, he couldn't say that Concubine Shu was evil.
When Concubine Yue heard this, she shed even more tears. There was actually another reason why she just said she shouldn't offend Concubine Shu. That was, before she murdered Concubine Shu, Emperor Chunjia often went to Tongxia Palace, but he only regarded Concubine Shu as her wife. The target that needs to be won over is still her who is on his mind. However, after Concubine Shu's accident, she burst into tears for a time. While Emperor Chunjia comforted her, she still felt a certain amount of guilt in her heart.
Although they are still not comparable to Concubine Yue, the relationship between them has become closer.
Also, Emperor Chunjia and Concubine Yue grew up in different environments. Concubine Yue was the legitimate daughter of the Yuan family, and she was favored by her aunt, the Empress Dowager Yuan. She was arrogant and dominated everyone since she was a child. She was used to being the apple of the eye and only considered her own feelings when things happened. , it is difficult to put yourself in others’ shoes. Emperor Chunjia was not like that. Although he was loved like a treasure by Empress Dowager Yuan and was the heart of Fuyang County Prince's Palace, he was never doted on.
This is not because Empress Dowager Yuan has any intention, but because he is a concubine and does not have the natural right to inherit the title like a legitimate son. In order to obtain a special favor from the imperial court, Empress Dowager Yuan hired a skilled teacher to teach him martial arts from an early age, and strictly supervised his behavior. In this way, Emperor Chunjia trained him to be both civil and martial, humble, filial, tolerant, benevolent and courteous. After a lot of money was spent on joints, he was granted the title of Crown Prince and became the county king after his biological father passed away... In fact, it was Empress Dowager Yuan's activities that made the Ji family pay attention to Emperor Chunjia when they needed to choose an heir.
This emperor has been recognized as a kind-hearted, tolerant and fair-minded person since he was a child. He is also famous for his compassionate treatment of the people of his fiefdom. With a personality like his, even if he prefers Concubine Yue, how could he indiscriminately think that it is natural that Concubine Yue wants Concubine Shu to have a miscarriage, and that Concubine Shu deserves death if she fights back
It was like although he was planning to let Yun Fenghuang die for Concubine Yue, he had no intention of humiliating Chenggui. In fact, Emperor Chunjia did not hate Yun Fenghuang. After all, it was Concubine Yue who stirred up the trouble in the first place. He was just out of love. Yu Lidu must side with Concubine Yue.
"... You have to attend classes tomorrow, so go back to Xi Xingxuan first." Concubine Yue said with a sigh, "I still have no appetite, but tomorrow morning, whether I want to eat or not, I promise to eat."
She really wanted to say, don't forget about Concubine Shu, okay? It's not you who tried to murder Concubine Shu. This is just a grudge between two concubines. I will follow whatever tricks Concubine Shu has. I don't need you to help me make up for it, and I don't need you to feel owed on my behalf.
But she knew clearly in her heart that this kind of debt and pity would be taken back by Emperor Chunjia if she had not begged.
So in the end nothing was said.
"There are still some things to do before dawn, so I'll stay with you for a while." Emperor Chunjia didn't know what she was thinking, but seeing her tearful eyes, he couldn't bear to leave just now, so he held her hand and said softly, "See you then. go back."
Concubine Yue said: "If that wretched maid finds out, she will most likely go to the Queen to talk nonsense again."
Emperor Chunjia shook his head: "There are only three people waiting on her, so we can't find her."
I said this to reassure Concubine Yue, but Concubine Yue felt a pain in her heart when she heard it. The three waiters could be sent away, but where was Yun Fenghuang? She should be sleeping with Emperor Chunjia tonight, why couldn't she find out? Concubine Yue subconsciously glanced at Emperor Chunjia's clothes and wanted to ask more questions, but then she remembered how tired the emperor was when he came in just now. She couldn't bear it, so she just said "hmm" and said, "I'll dim the lights... let's Let’s meet together.”
Emperor Chunjia was really tired and soon fell asleep. However, Concubine Yue's heart felt like it was fried. Where could she sleep
After a while, she listened to the even breathing beside her and called out twice. Seeing that Emperor Chunjia made no movement, she climbed up on tiptoe and quietly opened the lapel of his clothes.
The young emperor's well-defined chest was just exposed, and Concubine Yue subconsciously gasped!