Chapter 157: The Most Favored Person in the Six Palaces

The next morning.

Pei Tingyue took a long time to wake up.

It was not until the end of the court session that she slowly got up and washed.

Just as I finished putting on makeup, Xie Chen came back.

As soon as he came back, he stared at Pei Tingyue.

"Tingyue is a little different today."

Pei Tingyue looked up at him: "Hmm?"

Xie Chen lowered his eyes and kissed her forehead: "The color of your lip balm is very bright today."

Pei Tingyue gently stroked her lips and said shyly, "This color can only be used to cover the wound!"

Light-colored lip balm can't cover it at all.

"Um."

Xie Chen stared at her for a while.

Although I really wanted to kiss you, I restrained myself.

He knew that at the end of last night's fight, the woman in his arms was a little annoyed with him. If he continued to push her too far, she would definitely ignore him for a long time.

Xie Chen looked at it with regret for a while.

Pei Tingyue's face flushed as he looked at her. She nudged Xie Chen with her head and said, "Your Majesty, please change your clothes quickly. I'm hungry."

Xie Chen chuckled softly.

He turned around and went behind the screen to change clothes.

After breakfast, the emperor and his concubine went to the imperial study.

Pei Tingyue was holding a book on Chinese history and reading it very seriously.

Xie Chen found it very interesting to see her working so hard.

If this can motivate her to keep watching, then you might as well use this punishment in the future.

Anyway, he wouldn't make a mistake, and if he made a mistake, it was she who got beaten.

After looking at her for a while, Xie Chen restrained his expression and began to deal with state affairs.

The sky cleared up.

The imperial study seemed to be peaceful and tranquil.

Liang Yao's face was full of relief.

He had hope in his heart that if Pei Zhaoyi could stay here, she could live here until the end of the year!

When Pei Zhaoyi is around, the emperor is in a good mood. When the emperor is in a good mood, he will give more rewards during the year!

At least there is something to look forward to in the new year.

Why does General Liang like money so much?

Because I’m really poor.

Since the founding of the Daqi Dynasty, there has never been a general manager as poor as him.

Liang Yao knew where the emperor's bottom line was.

He has only one head.

So I never dare to accept bribes.

Needless to say, he did not even dare to mention the gold, silver and treasures given to him by the imperial concubines in the previous dynasty. He would only accept the reward money when it was given.

Although the money accumulated over the years is considerable, it is just a fraction compared to the money earned by the general managers of previous dynasties.

Thinking of the housing prices in Kyoto, Liang Yao sighed.

With this little money, he could buy a three-story house, set up two shops, and hire a few servants, which would be enough for him to live out his life in peace.

But he doesn't just have to do his own thing!

He also has Liang An, the rebellious son.

Liang An is not young anymore. Although he is a eunuch, there are still men outside who are impressed by his father-son status and are willing to marry their daughter to him.

Liang Yao plans to choose a wife for him who is good at managing the household.

To marry a wife, you need to prepare a betrothal gift, right? You need to buy a house, right? You need to hold a wedding banquet, right?

Money is needed everywhere.

Therefore, General Manager Liang was looking forward to the rewards at the end of the year.

Just as Chief Steward Liang was enjoying his beautiful vision, a smiling voice rang out from outside the palace, "Chief Steward Liang, what happened? Why are you so cheerful?"

Liang Yao came back to his senses and saw a pair of beautiful people standing at the entrance of the palace. Who else could it be but King Xuan and his concubine?

He bowed hurriedly: "Your servant pays respects to the prince and the concubine."

King Xuan raised his hand and said, "General Manager Liang, please stand up quickly."

Liang Yao straightened up and explained with a smile, "I just remembered a joke that one of my subordinates told me yesterday. I was bored and thought about it carefully. It became even funnier, so I couldn't help myself."

He glossed over the matter.

joke.

He is the chief steward of the emperor.

How can you let others know that you are short of money?!

Before King Xuan could ask what the joke was, he spoke again, "Your Majesty, are you here to see the Emperor? I'll go in and tell him."

King Xuan swallowed his words and nodded, "Thank you very much, Chief Steward Liang."

Liang Yao went in to report.

After a while, he came out and invited King Xuan and the concubine in.

Xie Chen met King Xuan in the imperial study, and the two talked about state affairs.

Pei Tingyue and Concubine Chu went to sit in the warm room.

Concubine Chu asked in surprise, "Is Empress Zhaoyi still living in Chengming Palace?"

At the funeral of the two concubines, she heard that Pei Zhaoyi was staying in Chengming Palace to recuperate, but she only thought she would stay there for a few days. Now it seems that she has been there for nearly a month.

You have to know that this is the emperor's residence. It is a great favor for ordinary concubines to stay here for one night.

This month...

She can be said to be the most favored among the six palaces.

The emperor must like her very much.

No wonder.

No wonder she let her own prince stand behind her.

Pei Tingyue smiled and replied, "I can't control my mouth. I don't know how to avoid certain foods, which has caused my wound to become inflamed. The emperor has no choice but to confine me to Chengming Palace."

Concubine Chu had a gentle smile on her face: "The Emperor is concerned about the Empress."

Pei Tingyue smiled.

Concubine Chu lowered her voice and said, "Your Majesty, could you please send this palace maid away? I have something to say to you."

When Pei Tingyue saw that her eyes were red, he knew that something big had happened, so he sent the palace servants away and only left two young palace maids guarding in the distance.

"What does Concubine want to tell me?"

Concubine Chu knelt down: "Last time in the palace, thanks to the Queen's reminder..."

Pei Tingyue's eyes flashed.

remind?

Isn't that about infertility?

Pei Tingyue helped Concubine Chu up and asked, "What's going on?"

Concubine Chu burst into tears: "After the Emperor and Concubine Zhaoyi left that day, I sent someone..."

The two started chatting about this.

*

This is the imperial study.

King Xuan first knelt down and apologized: "At the banquet yesterday, my mother mentioned raising the Second Prince. I was unaware of this. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me."

The emperor had previously hinted to him that if Pei Zhaoyi gave birth to a prince, he should support the little prince.

But his mother suddenly mentioned raising a second prince.

To outsiders, they seemed to be of one mind. Wasn't this putting him on the Second Prince's boat and disobeying the Emperor?

Because of this, King Xuan had a headache all night.

So after the morning court session, he brought his family into the palace.

Xie Chen was not angry: "You can go and explain it to the concubine later."

King Xuan naturally responded, "I understand."

After talking about this, Xie Chen casually asked, "Why did you bring a concubine into the palace today?"

"Mother wants to see Xianxian." King Xuan was somewhat helpless. "A while ago, there were funerals for two masters in the palace, and Mother often called Xianxian over. It was nothing more than harassment and embarrassment. I thought that after the funerals, things might be fine. Who knew that Mother would actually summon Xianxian into the palace again?"

Xie Chen understood after a moment's hesitation, "It seems that Concubine Chen is using the concubine to force you."

"Yes." King Xuan admitted in a low voice, "My mother has several adopted daughters, and I want you to choose one as my wife."

"So what are you going to do?"

King Xuan looked up and said, "Didn't I bring Xianxian to Chengming Palace? I see that Xianxian and Concubine Zhaoyi are having a very pleasant conversation. Why don't you let her accompany Concubine Zhaoyi while I go to my mother's palace alone?"

Xie Chen paused for a moment and said, "Go quickly and come back before noon to pick up your people. Pei Zhaoyi needs to go and rest."

A look of joy spread across King Xuan's brows. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your assistance. I will surely return soon."

Xie Chen waved his hand and let him go.