The palace was magnificent. As the queen, Xiao Shushen was naturally elegant and graceful. She sat on the couch and listened to the report from the maid beside her. She raised her eyes after a long time, but her tone was still lazy.
"Is what you saw true? Is it Prime Minister Liu and the Ninth Prince Fu Huaiyu?" Although the words were lazy, they had the royal majesty.
"Your Majesty, I saw them with all my heart, that was Prime Minister Liu and the Ninth Prince. They are both very important figures in the capital. Although I am humble, I recognize them." Upon hearing this, the little palace maid lowered her body even lower, almost touching the ground.
Prime Minister Liu and the Ninth Prince? These two people's questions will be mixed up. Phoenix eyes narrowed slightly and turned their eyes back to the little palace maid. "Then did you hear what they were talking about?"
"Your Majesty, I saw it after I came out to get the jewelry. I was quite far away from the two adults and didn't hear anything. But judging from their expressions, it seemed that they were discussing something." After thinking carefully for a moment, the little palace maid spoke.
The queen was even more confused after hearing this. What were these two people discussing that made them run to such a remote place? If it wasn't for this little palace maid who happened to see them today, I'm afraid no one would have noticed.
"Okay, I get it. You did a good job this time. Go down and receive your reward." As she said this, she slowly sat up from the couch, as if she had thought of something.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Upon hearing this, the little palace maid thanked Xiao Shushen and retreated with the eunuch beside her, her heart filled with unstoppable joy.
"Madam Gui, go to the storehouse and take out the double phoenix hairpin that the emperor gave me last time, and wrap it up carefully. Pick out a few more valuable things and come with me to see someone." Xiao Shushen naturally didn't need to take the gifts given to the palace maids seriously, as she wanted to see someone else.
Nanny Gui had been by her side for so many years, so she naturally knew what she was thinking. She thought about it and nodded before leaving. In a moment, everything was ready. "Queen, everything is ready. Let's go."
The empress always used a phoenix carriage when traveling, but in order to maintain her image, Xiao Shushen always used a ceremonial carriage, but this time she used a phoenix carriage because the person she was going to meet was really unusual.
"Mammy, look, right in front is Concubine Liu's residence. How do you think she managed to make a comeback?" The Queen spoke casually as she could already see Concubine Liu's courtyard.
"Your Majesty, I don't know about this. But the methods used in the harem are generally just those, and you should know them." Nanny Gui said this, but she actually knew it very well in her heart.
The queen just smiled when she heard this and said nothing more. This Liu Churong made such a big mistake, and I thought she would be more honest after being demoted to a noble. I didn't expect that she could seduce the emperor!
"The Queen has arrived." The eunuch at the door had sharp eyes and had seen the Queen's procession early on, so he shouted to report inside. Although Liu Churong was surprised to hear this, he still went out to meet her.
After so many years in the palace, she was able to gain the emperor's trust and manage the harem in an orderly manner. She relied not only on means but also on her mind. Even if she hated them in her heart, she still smiled gently and generously when she saw these women.
"I come to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress. I didn't know you were coming, and I'm sorry for not coming to greet you." Liu Churong saw Xiao Shushen immediately bow respectfully, and no one could find fault with her.
This surprised Xiao Shushen. Liu Churong had never taken her seriously before, but now he would actually bow to her so honestly? It was really rare.
"It's okay, we are all sisters, why should we be polite." After saying that, she helped Liu Churong up, and the two of them walked towards the courtyard. Perhaps because the emperor came here often recently, the courtyard seemed to have a lot of life.
"I heard that my sister was unwell today, but there were many things to do in the palace, so I came to see her now. Here are some medicinal herbs, I'm sure my sister can use them." After saying this, the palace maid behind her took the herbs and handed them to the people around Liu Churong.
Liu Churong thanked him without even looking at him. Oh, she was ill, and the happiest person should be her queen.
"And this is a gift from the emperor to me. I'm giving it to you today. It can be considered as a congratulations to my sister for regaining the emperor's favor." Upon hearing this, Nanny Gui presented all the prepared gifts, but Liu Churong still didn't even look at them.
She was about to be restored to favor, so the little favor from the queen naturally did not enter her eyes. Her attitude just now was just for show, so as to avoid a bad reputation from reaching the emperor's ears.
"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your kindness. I will definitely live up to your kindness and serve your Majesty well." She looked up at Xiao Shushen with a provocative look in her eyes.
Now that she has made a comeback, she will certainly not waste this opportunity and will definitely seize it firmly.
Sure enough, this woman is still like this. The emperor told her how Liu Churong had changed these days, but now it seems that he is just a wolf in sheep's clothing. Fake. The emperor dismissed the attendants, leaving only two people.
"It is certainly a good thing that my sister can regain the emperor's favor. But I advise my sister that it is better to restrain herself. The emperor's current favor towards you is nothing more than your current character. Don't reveal it too early, or you will end up capsizing in the gutter." She walked to Liu Churong, whispered a few words and walked out.
She really didn't want to stay in this place. She originally thought that Liu Churong was a little smart, but in fact, she was just so-so and didn't need to take it to heart.
Seeing the queen leave, Liu Churong was so angry that she almost exploded. This woman couldn't beat her from the beginning. If she wasn't the queen, she would have tried to kill her long ago!
She raised the teacup angrily and wanted to throw it, but she accidentally saw the dressing table. Yes, she should be more obedient now, and wait until she regains favor, and then think of a way to deal with the queen.
Liu Churong was furious, but Shen Qingwan looked completely different. Although she was punished, she felt relieved, not to mention that there was a little guest coming.
"Princess, why did you think of coming to see me today?" Shen Qingwan was originally embroidering when the little princess came over stealthily. The word "Empress Virtuous" stunned her for a moment.
The little princess Fu Lingling was very smart. Her mouth was full of the pastries given to her by Shen Qingwan. She was speechless for a while and just smiled at her.
Shen Qingwan had no choice but to help her breathe easier to avoid choking, and then asked again: "How is your mother doing recently? Did she know that you came out?"
"Well, my mother is very nice and she knows that I came to see you. But your Majesty, what are you embroidering? Why does it look so familiar to me?" Fu Lingling swallowed the food in her mouth with difficulty, stared at the embroidery that Shen Qingwan placed aside, and spoke curiously.
"This, Lotus, you've seen it." When they met for the first time, Shen Qingwan originally wanted to give it to her, but the little girl ran away.
Fu Lingling nodded and asked Shen Qingwan many more questions. After all, she was still a child and was curious about everything. Shen Qingwan answered them one by one. When she lost interest, the little princess said she wanted to go back to her mother and took some cakes with her before leaving.