I have been quite idle these days. I have only embroidered half of the Plum Blossoms that Proud of Snow and Frost, and now I want to finish the other half. Just as I was finishing the last line, I heard a sound coming from outside.
There was a hint of helplessness and pampering in the corners of his eyes. This child could not sit still for a moment.
"Mother, mother." Fu Lingling walked briskly and went straight into her mother's arms. "Child, if you remember your identity, how can you be so reckless." Although it was a reprimand, the voice was so gentle.
Fu Lingling made a face, which made Concubine De smile, "By the way, how is Concubine Xian?" Thinking about going to Shen Qingwan today, she was worried about her.
“Mother, Her Majesty is fine, but…” Fu Lingling tilted her head and seemed to inadvertently glance at some of the maids serving around her. Empress De understood, and although she was confused, she dismissed everyone.
"Mother, this is what the virtuous concubine entrusted to my daughter before she left, and she told me to give it to you." Fu Lingling spread out her palm, which contained a piece of paper tightly clenched inside.
Defei took the note away, but at that moment, her expression became somewhat solemn.
There was only a brief sentence on the note, which read: The Emperor wants to investigate the matter of Concubine Liu.
Shen Qingwan was asking how she should deal with this matter. She had a headache in her heart. Now that Liu Churong had regained favor, she had not expected that the past events would have to be re-investigated. Now that Shen Qingwan had been assigned, things became a little tricky.
Thinking about what happened that day, Concubine De was shocked. You know, the last time Concubine Qi fell into the water, it was she who threw a stone that hit Liu Churong's leg. Now that the Emperor wants to investigate, isn't she in danger!
"Mother, are you feeling unwell?" Fu Lingling blinked her crystal agate pupils with a worried look on her face, and Concubine De instantly returned to her normal self, and now she didn't want to think too much about it.
"It's okay, mother is just a little tired from embroidering." Defei's brows softened. Fu Lingling did not think much about it. She obediently let her mother have a good rest and did not disturb her too much. Defei looked at Fu Lingling's leaving back, and for a moment, she fell into deep thought.
This matter must be resolved eventually, and it won't be resolved for long, but what should be done? Concubine De felt a headache for a while.
Now looking at the emperor's attitude, I'm afraid he will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter of Liu Churong, which will be a bit difficult to deal with.
Concubine De was feeling very upset. She had thought of some ideas, but none of them could be used. She felt very frustrated!
Common saying: There are no eternal friends, but there are eternal interests.
At the moment, Li Jieyu thought she had nothing to do, so she went to see Concubine De and chat with her.
In the harem, any bit of news spreads very quickly. Now that Liu Churong is frequently favored, it is inevitable that some concubines have some complaints in their hearts, but it is not easy to confront them head-on. Although they cannot resist on the surface, they can still complain in private.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Li requests to see you." Dongxue entered the room and reported.
"Let her in." Defei felt a little unhappy in her heart. Now she didn't know how to solve this problem. Li Jieyu had time to spare.
"Your servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Defei." The Defei waved her hand and asked Concubine Li to sit down, while Dongxue served tea.
"What is worrying you, Concubine De? If you don't mind my stupidity, I am willing to share your worries." Li Jieyu saw that Concubine De's brows were tightly furrowed, and she knew at a glance that she was worried.
"Sister, it's too polite for you to say that. Well, it's not a big deal. These days, Concubine Liu has been very enviable." Defei smiled, and she made up a random excuse to get rid of the emotions hidden in her heart. After all, Defei didn't have the time to compete with Concubine Li and argue about the literal meaning.
"That's not what my sister said. I didn't expect that I could be so successful. I really envy others." Li Jieyu smiled like a flower, but that smile made people feel uncomfortable.
"Alas, we only see the new people laughing, but who hears the old people crying? By the way, sister, the emperor hasn't been here for some time." Li Jieyu slightly raised her fingertips, and her long and thick eyelashes cleverly blocked the view from the corners of her eyes, making it even more difficult for people to peek into her thoughts.
"Your Majesty is very busy with official duties, so of course he prioritizes state affairs." Defei understood clearly in her heart, and her brows inadvertently raised a little.
"Sister, you are absolutely right, but I'm afraid the emperor's heart is more on the beauty." Li Jieyu's slightly raised voice deepened the meaning of the words.
"Before, Noble Lady Liu caused Concubine Qi to fall into the water. It is worrying that she can gain the emperor's favor again with such a crime." Li Jieyu looked at Concubine De, as if she wanted to detect something from her expression, but the latter looked calm. Li Jieyu was a little disappointed, but not discouraged.
"Ah, I envy you, but you have the emperor by your side. I guess Princess Lingling hasn't seen the emperor for a long time."
"The Emperor is indeed thoughtful. Now that Concubine Liu is so favored, there will probably be good news soon. Then, the harem will be lively, and Princess Lingling will have a companion." Concubine Li covered her mouth with a handkerchief to hide her smile, seeming to be happy, but it also made the listeners feel uncomfortable. The hidden meaning was that she wanted Concubine De to compete with Liu Churong for the sake of the child. If it happens in the future, she may not even have a chance, and her child may only be a supporting role.
Defei was very unhappy, and a faint irritation emerged in her heart. This was intended to make her a stepping stone, but now there were too many things to do.
Li Jieyu chatted for a while but seeing that Defei still looked so kind, it was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry. After talking for a long time, she seemed like an actor who was making a show of face. This was a bit embarrassing. Looking for a way out, she decided not to stay any longer. Defei asked Dongxue to see her off. Finally, the bedroom became much quieter.
The annoyance in her heart had dissipated a little. Now she couldn't do anything that would be detrimental to herself. Thinking about that day, Defei wondered whether she should go and see Noble Lady Liu Churong, and then go to Liu Churong to find out more about the situation. This way, she would have some idea in her mind and wouldn't be so uneasy here.