Chapter 906 Did she and the Emperor really not sleep together?

The two were stunned and glanced at Qin Yunyan at the same time. Qin Yunyan's voice was melodious and pleasant, her cheeks were flushed with shyness, and her eyes were pure and lovely, like an innocent and lively little girl who did not know the ways of the world.

She smiled mischievously, "Father, Mother, please sit down! The Emperor and Empress are very kind people!"

She personally helped them to their seats before turning to Xie Shang and saying, "This humble woman thanks Your Majesty."

She was standing quite close to Xie Shang, who said calmly, "Miss Bai, you're too kind."

Jiang Fenghua maintained a proper demeanor throughout. Although she was dressed simply, her imposing presence made her every move awe-inspiring.

She took a small sip of tea and sat quietly to the side. Qin Yunyan was trying her best to exude her charm, and she was probably the only one who felt that she could attract Xie Shang's attention in this way!

Where is Xie Shang?

"I heard that Patriarch Bai donated a batch of spices to Jishantang. Now that the weather is getting hotter and hotter, there are more and more mosquitoes and rats. The Bai family has really solved Jishantang's urgent problem." Xie Shang was holding wine, not tea. "Patriarch Bai is very righteous. I toast Patriarch Bai. Please."

He personally poured Bai He a cup of wine, and Bai He felt flattered and quickly shifted his position, saying, "I only learned that there is a place for doing good deeds in Shengjing City after I came here. Your Majesty and Empress are truly good people who care about the country and the people. The things I donated are nothing special. My family has been making spices for generations, and they are all readily available at home. It is my blessing to be able to share Your Majesty's burdens."

When Jiang Fenghua and Xie Shang returned to Jishantang, they had already heard about it from the manager. In fact, Jiang Fenghua already knew, but at the time she just had someone check it carefully and accepted it if there was nothing wrong.

Everyone is terrified because of the drugging incident at Jishantang, so everyone is being extra careful.

After the investigation, it was confirmed that the Bai family had not tampered with the spices. This matter would definitely be reported to the imperial court and eventually reach the emperor's ears.

Xie Shang and Bai He drank together, while Madam Bai became somewhat reserved. They had just returned home from a merchant's wedding banquet when they were hurriedly summoned to Baihua Lake for a boat trip. Her eyelids were heavy, and all she wanted to do was sleep.

Jiang Fenghua poured Madam Bai a cup of tea and smiled, "The men are drinking, so I'll keep Madam Bai company while she drinks tea!"

Madam Bai raised her teacup and drank it all in one gulp. She felt really thirsty and only after drinking the tea did she feel more awake.

Lady Bai then said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jiang Fenghua smiled and poured her another cup. "This is this year's new tea. If you like it, please drink more! You must be having some trouble adjusting to life in the capital. If you'd like, you can send someone to the Jiang residence to invite my mother to have tea together."

Madam Bai had just seen the Empress at the shop earlier that day, and now that she saw her again, she was no longer so reserved. She found Empress Jiang to be very amiable. "Thank you, Your Majesty. If Madam Jiang doesn't mind, I would like to invite her to visit our Bai family's shop. I will give her some cosmetics."

Jiang Fenghua said, "I thank Madam Bai in advance."

She added, "Why didn't Yuhan come to the lake with you?"

Madam Bai looked embarrassed and made up an excuse, "Han'er is not in good health and is recuperating at home. She has been experiencing some acclimatization issues since arriving in Shengjing City and has not yet gotten used to it."

Jiang Fenghua sneered. It seems that Madam Bai doesn't care about her own daughter at all. Bai Yuhan secretly slipped into the Shang residence today, and she didn't even know.

Bai Yuhan stopped Madam Helan, which indeed stopped a lot of trouble and disturbance. Although Madam Helan felt relieved by doing so, she would also push her daughter into the limelight again. At that time, neither the Helan family nor the Shang family would be able to stand in the Great Zhou.

The Emperor still needs the people from General Shang's mansion!

Thinking of what Bai Yuhan had said, her mood inexplicably improved, and her expression towards Madam Bai softened considerably. She unconsciously moved closer to Madam Bai and said gently, "After I return to the palace, I will send the imperial physician to examine Yuhan! She is like my own sister, and we get along very well."

Upon hearing these words, a thought suddenly flashed through Madam Bai's mind. Back then, when Han'er entered the palace, she was already Consort Han, and the Bai family was very happy. If Han'er could enter the palace and become a concubine, she would live a noble and extraordinary life.

She glanced at her adopted daughter, Bai Zhiyan, who was looking at the emperor with fawning eyes. She couldn't hide her desire to seduce the emperor even in front of the empress.

Madam Bai loved her biological daughter dearly and wanted her to have a good life. Since her daughter didn't want to enter the palace, she wouldn't force her. If her daughter was willing to marry the Emperor, and with the Empress's help in the palace, that would be the best outcome.

Madam Bai sipped her tea while making her calculations.

Jiang Fenghua couldn't understand what Madam Bai was thinking. Why was she neglecting her own daughter and getting so close to a scheming woman? Was she really that stupid?

Jiang Fenghua thought she wasn't stupid, but she didn't know why she would neglect her own daughter.

At this moment, each of them had their own thoughts.

Madam Bai suddenly leaned closer to Jiang Fenghua, her face full of embarrassment, "Your Majesty, there is something I have never understood."

"Please speak, Madam."

Madam Bai whispered, "Han'er entered the palace and was named Consort Han. Did she really not sleep with the Emperor?"

Jiang Fenghua almost choked on her tea.

At this moment, Qin Yunyan sat down in the middle of the stage with her pipa and began to sing. Her voice was as clear and melodious as a nightingale's, and everyone's attention was drawn to her. Even Xie Shang unconsciously looked towards the center of the stage.

The cabin was large, which is why Madam Bai and Jiang Fenghua's conversation was not overheard by others.

Jiang Fenghua asked in a low voice, "What did Yuhan say to Madam?"

Speaking of this, Madam Bai was also very angry. Her daughter was a beautiful young woman, so why didn't the Emperor touch her? Even though she had been made a concubine, he still neglected her.

However, when she saw Empress Jiang's beauty, she understood that men are all about looks, and Han'er was not as beautiful as the Empress.

Although she wasn't as beautiful as the Empress, Han'er was still just as pretty as the other concubines in the harem!

Madam Bai said softly, "To be honest, Your Majesty, Han'er's reputation in our hometown is ruined. Everyone knows that she went to the palace and became the emperor's concubine. Although the government later clarified that the Han Concubine in the palace was not my Han'er, the Bai family made quite a fuss because of the Han Concubine incident."

She was too embarrassed to mention that the Bai family had erected a tombstone for Han'er. She complained, "It was also her third uncle, that scoundrel. He was the one who swore that my Han'er had entered the palace to become a concubine. The local officials also knew about it. Her third uncle got drunk and started talking nonsense, even saying that he had an affair with the current Empress Dowager..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fenghua quickly covered her mouth, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes, signaling her not to speak recklessly. How dare she gossip about the Empress Dowager in front of the Emperor? Did she have a death wish?

Jiang Fenghua poured another cup of tea for Madam Bai and said in a deep voice, "Madam, please drink more tea!"

Madam Bai nodded repeatedly, picked up her teacup and took two sips. It was only because her third uncle's words were so convincing that they believed him. How could he possibly climb into the Empress Dowager's bed? He must be dreaming!

Madam Bai had also asked her daughter privately, and received a negative answer: her third uncle was just fantasizing because he thought the Empress Dowager was beautiful!

Huh! Where is the Empress Dowager?

Lady Bai was puzzled. The Empress Dowager hadn't gone to join the fun at the hunting grounds those few days!

Perhaps they were still in the palace and hadn't left. How could ordinary people like them possibly see the Empress Dowager?

At this time, the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager were at the Hengyang Palace, disliking each other.

Amidst the lingering songs on the boat, Jiang Fenghua suddenly spotted a familiar figure on a distant pleasure boat. She gazed intently and recognized it as Consort Chang and Prince Kang.