Chapter 75: Diverting the trouble

Song Zhao snuggled in Xiao Jingheng's arms, clinging tightly to his strong chest.

His heartbeat is so vigorous and warm,

But it could not bring Song Zhao any sense of security.

Even if she is in favor now, what can she do?

Twenty years passed like a flash. When her face becomes old, who can guarantee that Xiao Jingheng will not abandon her as decisively as he abandoned Xiao Changzai now?

Song Zhao has always understood that, whether it is a man or a woman, wanting someone to remain highly loyal is something that goes against common sense.

So after seeing this fact clearly, she never expected Xiao Jingheng to treat her differently.

Instead of expecting a miracle to happen, it is better to live your life as a legend.

Her hand naturally fell on Xiao Jingheng's thigh, and she couldn't help but gently stroke the densely woven gold thread on the hem of the dragon robe.

She stared at the lifelike golden dragon and suddenly felt that

Compared to the man who was holding her in his arms at this moment, it seemed that the clothes on him, which symbolized supreme power, were more attractive to her.

After all, only when women have real power can they avoid being treated as playthings by men.

(Ps: The three views of the characters in the book are only to fit the background and personality, and do not represent the author. Women in the new era do not need to rely on any man at all. The character's behavior should not be attributed to the author. Don't scold me, scold me for stopping the update, muah.)

"What are you thinking about?"

Xiao Jingheng stroked Song Zhao's delicate little chin, slowly applying force, asking her to raise her head in his arms.

Song Zhao looked at him with clear eyes, and unconsciously moved closer.

"I was thinking, if I was the one bitten today, I would probably never be able to accompany the emperor again in the future. Thinking about it now, I am really scared."

"Silly girl, you're just talking nonsense." Xiao Jingheng leaned over and gave the girl a light kiss on her lips, then said:

"The Concubine Chen told me what happened today. In order to save her, you rushed out without caring about your own safety. You are always like this. You always put others first and treat others with care, but always ignore yourself."

Song Zhao was mortified, "How can I be as good as Your Majesty says."

In fact, she was also a little surprised.

She didn't expect that Concubine Chen would actually speak well of another woman in front of Jamel Xiao.

It seems that her "self-sacrifice" this time has won more trust from Concubine Chen.

Xiao Jingheng supported Song Zhao's back and asked her to sit up straight. He stared at her with burning eyes.

"There is no concubine in the palace who is at the position of a noble lady. I want to raise your position. You can handle it."

Hearing this, Song Zhao refused without even thinking about it.

"I have only been in the palace for three months. I am not experienced enough, and I have done nothing for the heir to the throne. I dare not take on such a high position. If the name is not right, the words will not flow. Please take back your order, Your Majesty."

Song Zhao knew clearly that the position in the harem was actually just the most superficial aspect of face.

If she wasn't the one that Xiao Jingheng loved the most, what would it matter if she became a noble?

Wasn't Li a noble lady in the past? I'm afraid her body is cold now...

Moreover, before this, Song Zhao had just been promoted once, and now he was promoted again, and was promoted two levels in just two months. Wouldn't he become a thorn in the eyes of the concubines?

So she kept refusing.

Later, Xiao Jingheng couldn't persuade her, so he had to give up, and he didn't forget to joke:

"Since you said that pregnancy is the only way to be justified, the implication is that I need to work harder."

"emperor......"

Xiao Jingheng laughed out loud, then picked up Song Zhao and carried her sideways. Regardless of the girl's struggle in his arms, he carried her all the way to the couch and began to treat her tenderly and lovingly.

*

The next day was the Queen's day off, so the six concubines did not need to go to Fengluan Palace to pay their respects.

However, Song Zhao still got up early, washed and dressed, and said to Yunshan while having breakfast:

"Her Royal Highness was frightened yesterday. I will go to her palace to visit her later."

Yunshan said, "It's getting colder today, you should wear more clothes, young lady."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Fuzi took out a smoky blue cloak and said, "My lady, put on this cloak later, and you won't be cold."

Yunshan smelled the distinct smell of realgar wine on the cloak, so he praised Xiao Fuzi.

"You are smart. You know that the Yonghe Palace of Empress Chen is the closest to the Plum Garden, so you sprinkled realgar wine on the cloak to keep those dirty things away from our young master."

Xiao Fuzi smiled innocently and said, "Isn't this all learned from you?"

Yunshan raised her chin at him complacently, and after Song Zhao finished her breakfast, she helped her put on her cloak and went to Yonghe Palace with her.

When he came, Song Zhao saw that Liu Changzai was also there.

She has been trying to curry favor with Concubine Chen recently, so it's not surprising here.

"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Concubine Chen. Long live Her Majesty."

"Get up and take a seat."

Behind Song Zhaoping, he and Liu Changzai smiled at each other, which was considered a greeting.

As soon as Song Zhaofang sat down today, a palace maid brought her new tea.

She and Liu Changzai were sitting close to each other. She saw that the tea in Liu Changzai's teacup was ordinary Biluochun, while the one in front of her was the excellent Yuqian Longjing.

It seems that Concubine Chen still remembers her kindness yesterday.

But Song Zhao had just sat down and taken two sips of tea, and before she could say a few words to Concubine Chen, Concubine Chen suddenly regained her usual expression of disgust, rolled her eyes and asked her,

"What do you smell like?"

She stirred the handkerchief and put it under her nose. "It smells awful."

Song Zhao smiled and glanced at Yunshan who was serving beside him, and explained: "This girl is smart. She thought that realgar wine can ward off snakes and insects, so she sprinkled some on my cloak. It's also for peace of mind, right? Meiyuan is so close to the Yonghe Palace of the Majesty, the Majesty can also sprinkle some in the palace, just in case."

The Concubine Chen sneered disdainfully, "Oh. Xiao is about to be sent to the cold palace. If there are any more poisonous snakes in the palace in the future, they should go to the cold palace to look for her."

Later, Song Zhao said a few more words of earnest concern.

But the smell of realgar wine on her body was too strong, and the Concubine Chen kept covering her nose, and her expression gradually became impatient.

Song Zhao tactfully took his leave first.

After she left, Liu Changzai suddenly lowered her voice and said to the Concubine Chen:

"My Lady, do you smell the scent of Song Changzai's cloak? Does it look familiar to you?"

The concubine thought silently for a moment, took a deep breath, and then said:

"I didn't notice it until you mentioned it. Now that you mention it, it seems like I've smelled it somewhere these past two days, but it's not as pungent as the smell on her."

Liu Changzai's eyes darkened, "Yesterday when I went to the Plum Garden to appreciate the plum blossoms, the hot water bottle in the Empress's arms emitted this smell. I think it must be because the realgar wine was boiled after being soaked in water, so the smell is much lighter..."

The Concubine Chen was not stupid. After Liu Changzai's indirect hints, she immediately understood.

"It turned out to be that bitch Queen!"

She was so angry that she slammed the table and stood up, saying impatiently: "She pretends to be kind and compassionate on weekdays, but her methods are so vicious behind the scenes! I will tell the emperor about this right now and tear off the hypocritical face of that bitch!"

Seeing that Concubine Chen was in a hurry to see the emperor, Liu Changzai immediately followed behind to stop her.

"Your Majesty, please be patient. It's just realgar wine. Besides, we just smell it and think it's the same. Is there any evidence? The hot water bottle has been replaced a long time ago. There is no evidence, and it's not easy for the emperor to blame the queen."

"What should I do? Should I just let her make a fool of me?"

The two were talking when Yingxiang suddenly ran in in a panic, saying breathlessly:

"Madam... Xiao, she, she..."

"What are you hesitating about? Has she been moved to the cold palace?"

"No..." Yingxiang lowered her head and dared not look directly into the eyes of Concubine Chen, her voice gradually weakened:

"The Emperor released her from the prison and even gave her a noble rank..."

Upon hearing this, both Empress Chen and Consort Liu were extremely shocked.

Almost in unison, they asked in a surprised tone,

"What did you say!?"