Shen Qingwan was sitting by the window, flipping through a book in her hand, "What's wrong, Lianyun?" At this time Lian Yun rushed in and raised his eyes.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Queen caught a cold and the Emperor is staying there to take care of her." Lianyun said a little angrily.
With her delicate hands, she gently tucked the scattered hair behind her ears, not showing much emotion. "Oh, I know."
Seeing that she looked like she had nothing to do with her, Lianyun opened her mouth to say something, but thinking of her own queen's temper, she finally kept silent. Her own queen wasn't anxious, so why should she be anxious
Lianyun sighed. Sooner or later, she would become an old woman with all her worries, and a nagging one at that.
"My queen, aren't you angry? It's just a cold. What's the big deal? Why do you have to pester the emperor?" Lianyun muttered softly.
This is too delicate, but Your Majesty was entangled by her.
Shen Qingwan put the book down and looked at Lianyun with some amusement. This little girl knew how to worry, but she didn't think it was unacceptable. Besides, what was the point of her getting angry
"Lianyun, I have told you many times that this is the imperial palace. It is not like home. If you say something wrong, you might get beheaded."
This is true, the imperial family has been ruthless since ancient times! Shen Qingwan knew this, and she had said this to her several times, but she just wouldn't listen.
Lianyun was shocked and knelt down in fear and trepidation, "Please punish me, Your Majesty. I know I am wrong!" She became more and more presumptuous in front of the Your Majesty and even forgot her own identity. If someone deliberately made a fuss about it, wouldn't it bring a lot of trouble to the Your Majesty
Shen Qingwan didn't let Lianyun get up immediately. She let her kneel for a while so that she would remember the lesson.
After a long time, Shen Qingwan had almost finished reading a book. It was estimated that about half an hour had passed before she spoke, "Get up! Don't be so straightforward in the future. After all, the price is too high. It's not something you and I can afford."
At the moment, it was just a warning to Lianyun. She was her most loyal maid, and of course she didn't want anything to happen to her.
After Lianyun stood up, she didn't dare to say anything more and just stood quietly aside.
"Since you know you're wrong, then go down! Calm down and think about how to speak and act. You don't need to come over for now. I'll be alone for a while."
"Yes, your majesty. Lianyun will take her leave." After Lianyun left, the empty house seemed even more deserted.
Shen Qingwan rubbed her forehead, seeming a little tired and a little lost. Was this feeling of loss because of Fu Yuheng? She didn't know, and shook her head in amusement. Maybe she was too tired from reading.
Shen Qingwan hypnotized herself, took off her shoes, and slowly climbed onto the bed. She was really tired, so it would be better for her to rest early as she had to pay her respects to the Queen tomorrow.
For Shen Qingwan, paying respects was the most boring and time-wasting thing. It was nothing more than a group of women flattering each other and comparing with each other.
Shen Qingwan has always been too lazy to care about these intrigues. She cannot control who the emperor touches or favors, and she doesn't want to care. Her breathing is shallow, but it is still particularly abrupt in this cold room.
Shen Qingwan slept very well that night without any dreams. Of course, she woke up early. Lianyun was already waiting outside the door with water.
"Lianyun, come in!" With Lianyun's help, she put on her clothes, took the handkerchief from Lianyun's hand and wiped her face.
"My lady, rinse your mouth."
I had gone to bed late because I thought too much yesterday. After I finished washing up, it was already late. With my head still a little confused, I went to pay my respects to the Queen with the help of Lianyun.
Everyone else came early, so Shen Qingwan was naturally the last one. When the other concubines saw her, they all turned their heads away, as if she was a scourge, but she was unmoved. It was just some looks, and she couldn't let her lose anything.
She had expected that the Queen did not come. After all, she was sick yesterday. Besides, the Emperor was staying here, so he definitely did not need to pay his respects today.
"Do you think the Queen is really ill?" The person who asked casually took a sip of tea. "Why hasn't she come yet?"
"Maybe. I heard that the emperor's Liu was taken care of here yesterday." The person who was listening had a bit more annoyance and jealousy on his face.
The woman who spoke first lost interest in gossiping when she saw that no one agreed with her. She just stared at the teacup, not knowing what she was thinking.
Shen Qingwan ate her cakes by herself, ignoring the gossips of these people.
Anyway, what they said was just nonsense, it didn't matter whether she listened or not. She might as well eat more during this time. She didn't have dinner last night, so she was a little hungry this morning.
There were chattering sounds in every corner. Although they spoke very quietly, Shen Qingwan could still hear them. In the end, the topic they talked about was still the Empress and the Emperor.
Just when everyone was impatient, Nanny Gui who had gone to ask for permission came back. She seemed to have left in a hurry and was breathing heavily. "The Queen has caught a cold and should not come out. We are also afraid that the illness will be passed on to the other ladies, so there is no need to pay respects today. Please go back!"
Nanny Gui bowed and nodded. Everyone sneered and thought it was boring to stay here, so they left one by one. Anyway, it was a good thing that they didn't have to pay their respects, so that they wouldn't be irritated when they saw the queen's face.
Since everyone had left, Shen Qingwan had no intention of staying any longer. She greeted Lianyun and prepared to leave.
"Sister Xianfei, please stay."
As soon as she turned around, she ran into Concubine De. "Sister Concubine De." Out of politeness, she also greeted her.
"Since we have met, let's go together!" Defei was too enthusiastic today, which made her feel a little unnatural, but she just smiled and followed behind Defei.
Defei was calculating in her mind, and although she had a smile on her face, her heart was already in turmoil. The Queen had caught a cold and had trapped the Emperor tightly, but when the Queen was sick and bedridden before, the Emperor had ignored her. She naturally felt that this was unfair, and so wanted to win over a few helpers.
"Your Majesty has become increasingly cold to me recently. I feel so sad!"
Before she had taken a few steps, Concubine De spoke with a sad face.
Shen Qingwan did not respond, but just waited quietly for her to continue.
"The queen has been going too far these days, and has ignored my requests. I entered the palace earlier than the other concubines, but now I am out of fashion."
As she spoke, tears began to fall. Shen Qingwan handed her a handkerchief, but she did not have much sympathy for her.
"Sister, are you willing to help me?" She suddenly raised her head and looked at her with expectation in her eyes.
Shen Qingwan just felt a little headache, and somehow, she agreed involuntarily.