Chapter 266 Wei Yanwan 6

Concubine Chun smiled as she served the emperor some dishes and then filled Hongli's cup with the wine jug. The clear wine exuded a faint aroma of chrysanthemums, and Wei Yanwan's eyebrows twitched, secretly praising Kexin's cautiousness.

However, she also had a trick up her sleeve. She secretly used her ability of suggestion on Concubine Chun.

【Goji Berry and Red Ginseng Wine】

Su Lujun was already somewhat puzzled when these five words suddenly appeared in her mind, arousing her even stronger doubts, so that she subconsciously asked, "Why isn't it the red ginseng wine I usually drink?"

Ke Xin was startled, subconsciously glancing at Wei Yanwan. The day before, when Concubine Jia had sent red ginseng, she had discussed its uses and contraindications with Ke Xin. They'd mentioned a dish called Red Ginseng and Lamb Stew, and had mentioned that these two ingredients should be used with caution. So, seeing lamb on the menu today, Ke Xin naturally removed the red ginseng wine as a precaution.

Normally, even if the Empress was suspicious, she wouldn't have asked out loud. However, Concubine Chun had been unreliable for a long time. Ke Xin could only sigh inwardly at her bad luck.

"Your Majesty, red ginseng and mutton together are indeed good for nourishing yin and tonifying yang, but winter is dry and can easily cause internal heat. Changing to chrysanthemum wine can dispel wind and heat, nourish the mind and improve intelligence, and the fragrance and sweetness of chrysanthemum wine can relieve greasiness."

Hongli's originally slightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed. Listening to Yanwan's unhurried voice, he felt as if he were bathed in a spring breeze, soothing the annoyance in his heart: "You seem to understand these health preservation methods very well."

"Her Majesty saw that the Emperor had been overworked these days and was worried about his health, so she ordered us servants to brew wolfberry, red ginseng wine, and chrysanthemum wine, and she also personally cooked this dried vegetable duck."

"Oh? This dried vegetable duck was made by Concubine Chun?" Hongli smiled and pulled Su Lujun, who had been standing nearby and didn't dare to speak, and asked her to sit back down. "Then I must taste your cooking today."

Su Lujun heaved a sigh of relief, then regretted her gaffe. Naturally, she became even more attentive and careful with the Emperor. Hearing the Emperor's teasing, she felt a little shy. "I learned how to make this dish from Yan Wan. I wonder if it suits Your Majesty's taste?"

"Very good. It tastes even more delicious than what the imperial kitchen usually makes."

Hongli was full and relaxed, and he wasn't in a hurry to go to bed, so he took the opportunity to ask his two children about their homework.

The eldest prince Yonghuang is now in his teens. With Yanwan's reminder, he never neglected his studies even during the holidays.

The third prince, Yongzhang, was different. He was not very talented to begin with, and Concubine Chun always doted on him. He had a blast during the Lunar New Year, and his fresh brain naturally returned to its original state.

Hongli's originally good mood turned sour as Yongzhang hesitated and looked around. His originally gentle expression became gloomy, and his majestic appearance deepened Yongzhang's fear, and his trembling and withered appearance made Hongli even more angry.

"What's wrong with you?! Even if you spent an hour every day reviewing these lessons, they wouldn't be this bad. This just shows how lazy you are."

Seeing her son trembling with fear, Concubine Chun's eyes were filled with heartache. She couldn't help but say, "...Your Majesty, Yongzhang is still...still young."

Her voice lowered as Hongli looked at her coldly, and she didn't dare to say anything more.

Hongli showed her no mercy: "I see Yongzhang has become so naughty and unruly. It's because you have always spoiled him. Loving mothers often spoil their children. What good can he learn from a short-sighted mother like you?"

"Princess Chun, you really disappoint me."

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down. I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong!"

Su Lujun was scolded so harshly, but she just accepted it submissively, fearing that she would do something wrong again and completely incur the emperor's dislike.

She wondered if she had the same temperament and ability as Ruyi to change the emperor's mind. Besides, even if it was Ruyi, wasn't she imprisoned in the cold palace now? For the sake of her Yongzhang, she couldn't let herself fall into such a situation.

Hongli felt so disappointed that he was about to leave. Concubine Chun naturally didn't dare to stop him and followed him out with a feeling of despair in her heart.

In the tea room, Wei Yanwan was talking to Ke Xin about how Concubine Chun seemed to be in a bad mood recently. Just as Ke Xin was starting to understand, they heard some noise coming from the main hall, and they both hurried out.

"Your Majesty, are you leaving?"

Yan Wan asked in doubt, and Ke Xin shook her head: "I don't know, let's go over and pay our respects quickly."

The two of them quickly knelt together with the servants of Zhongcui Palace. The emperor walked past them, but paused and whispered, "I like the dried vegetable duck dish today very much. Give me a reward."

Yan Wan subconsciously raised her eyes to look at Su Lujun, who was walking in front of her with the emperor. This glance imitated the expression of Ruyi in her memory, which really made Concubine Chun look surprised.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

As soon as Hongli left, Concubine Chun could no longer hold on. Ke Xin quickly stood up and supported her. The atmosphere around them was a little strange for a moment.

No one present was stupid. The emperor's face was obviously not very good when he left, but he gave Wei Yanwan a unique reward. Everyone glanced at each other's beautiful faces and knew the feeling.

Wei Yanwan looked apprehensive and timidly glanced at Concubine Chun. Concubine Chun frowned and said unkindly, "Take your reward and go back home. This will save you from having those thoughts and hanging around me all day."

Ke Xin glared at her unhappily, then helped Concubine Chun back inside. The ambiguous, contemptuous, and jealous looks around her were like knives that wanted to scrape her clean.

Although everyone with a discerning eye thought this matter had little to do with her, who could blame Wei Yanwan for her humble origins and uneasy face? Pure Lord could certainly not be wrong, and the Emperor certainly couldn't be wrong either.

The one who is wrong, of course, is you, a lowly servant who is favored by the emperor.

Wei Yanwan wasn't anxious, as she knew Su Lujun would definitely come looking for her again. Hai Lan had persuaded her to transfer herself that day to prevent anyone from thinking Concubine Chun was vying for favor for her son, which would then make Concubine Chun's Yong Zhang a target for the harem.

But now the Emperor was clearly displeased with Yong Zhang, and she had once again annoyed him. Tomorrow morning, everyone in the palace would know that she, Su Lujun, had become the second Ruyi, and had even teamed up with her son to drive the Emperor away.

Would Concubine Jia, who has been eyeing her covetously, and the Queen, who is afraid that she has two princes under her control, let go of such a good opportunity?

Even Concubine Gao might start to set her sights on the eldest prince again.

Wei Yanwan returned to her residence and looked at the large puddle of water on the bed and the clothes thrown on the floor with a very calm expression.

She had planned this moment and would never allow herself to fail. Not even Keliye Te Hailan could ruin her plans!