Chapter 250 The Queen Mother Returns to the Capital

The next morning

The sky was just getting light and a misty sky enveloped the Bauhinia City. The morning light hits the red wall, and a faint glow shines on the glazed tiles.

Changchun Palace

The whole palace was filled with joy, and the faces of the palace servants and eunuchs were all filled with happiness.

The servants stood under the eaves, all looking into the house.

His Majesty is inside.

Last night, His Majesty rested in Changchun Palace.

Although it was the middle of the night, the news was enough to shock everyone. His Majesty has not been to the harem for a long time. Ever since Concubine Shen became favored, the harem seemed to be her world.

His Majesty has never been to anyone else's place except the Hehuan Palace.

He had never even set foot in Concubine Rong's palace.

In addition, some time ago, His Majesty deprived Concubine Rong of her authority to manage the harem.

Rumors spread throughout the palace that His Majesty was tired of Concubine Rong. No one expected that His Majesty would actually go to Concubine Rong's palace in the middle of the night.

As soon as the news came out, everyone in the harem was shocked, even the palace maids in Changchun Palace were full of disbelief.

Early in the morning, everyone in the palace was filled with joy.

In Changchun Palace, the leading palace maid Xi Que had been waiting at the door early in the morning with the palace servants.

His Majesty has not come to our Queen's palace for a long time.

The magpie's face was full of joy, and it quietly stood on tiptoe to look inside the house.

But before I could see clearly, I heard a light cough behind me.

She turned her head quickly, and when she saw who was coming, her face turned pale with fright: "Mammy."

Nanny Qin was holding a tray in her hands, her eyes and brows looking a little dull. He looked down with a light gaze, intimidating without even being angry.

She didn't even glance at the palace maids and walked into the house with toiletries in her hands.

Inside the hall, the scent of incense was extremely strong. It seems like there are too many spices in the incense burner, and the fragrance is a bit pungent.

After Nanny Qin entered the room, she glanced towards the incense burner.

Then he carried the tray and walked towards the inner room.

The outer hall was quiet, but when people entered the inner room, they could hear the sound of water before they entered.

There was a rustling sound of washing, and even through the screen, the sound of water continued.

Nanny Qin listened to the noise and walked straight towards the screen.

On the small rosewood eight-treasure stand in the corner, green buds are blooming brilliantly. Concubine Rong was standing in front of the washstand, washing her hands.

She didn't even raise her head when she heard the noise. He took the cotton towel from the tray with one hand and wiped his hands.

Concubine Rong stood up straight, and the sound of water behind her was turbulent without stopping.

Hearing the noise, Concubine Rong's expression changed slightly.

"Your Majesty, has he not washed yet?" Concubine Rong turned her head.

Nanny Qin glanced behind her.

His Majesty asked someone to fetch water for washing early in the morning.

All the servants in the palace were beaming with joy, except Nanny Qin, who knew that this was probably not a good thing.

Last night, there was no movement from His Majesty and His Majesty at all.

Everyone in the palace was in high spirits, and they thought it was a night of love between the Emperor and the Empress.

She checked it when she got up early in the morning and found the bedding was clean and tidy, as if it had not been touched all night.

Otherwise, His Majesty would not have refused to call for water so late at night. Instead, choose to call for water early in the morning.

I just don't know, there was obviously nothing wrong, but I soaked it for a long time in the morning.

You know, this His Majesty has no habit of getting up early in the morning to wash.

I don't know why, but someone called for water so early in the morning...

Nanny Qin's face froze, and she walked forward slowly: "Your Highness, the Emperor has been soaking for half an hour."

If you keep soaking it for too long, it will arouse suspicion.

For a moment, Concubine Rong couldn't hold the cotton towel tightly.

Her face couldn't hide the ugliness, and she turned her head to look out the window.

He stretched out his hand and rubbed his head, waiting for the expression on his face to ease, then walked behind the screen: "Eunuch Lin, is the emperor okay?"

As Concubine Rong spoke, she opened her eyes and couldn't help but look behind the screen.

Not far away, I could vaguely see the shadow behind the screen. His Majesty's lean figure was hidden behind the screen, and his shadow was vague.

Concubine Rong's eyes darkened: "It's been too long. If you soak for any longer, it might hurt your body."

"Eunuch, you should go and call him Long Live the Lord."

Lin An was half bent over, and when he heard this, he raised his head and glanced at Concubine Rong. His face was neither humble nor angry, and it was difficult to tell his expression.

"His Majesty said he wanted to soak for a while longer." Lin An replied softly with his eyes half lowered.

Concubine Rong couldn't help herself and her expression changed in public.

His Majesty was so young, yet he was so disrespectful to her!

Concubine Rong clenched her fingers tightly, and she couldn't help but show her emotion.

He pinched his palm so deeply that it almost drew blood.

His Majesty is slapping her in the face again in public.

Last night, the Emperor came suddenly. She was surprised and happy, so naturally she forgot some things.

But forgetting doesn't mean she won't think about it.

After waking up early in the morning and seeing the Emperor, she couldn't help herself and moved closer to him.

I just didn’t expect…

It was just a simple action, but His Majesty got so angry.

Thinking of the Emperor’s dark face when he stood up.

Concubine Rong's fingertips were about to sink into the flesh.

His Majesty refused to get up. After Concubine Rong suggested it, she was blocked and naturally did not dare to urge him.

She stood in the corner and waited for a cup of tea before the Emperor stood up.

Lin An brought the servants into the house to serve, and Concubine Rong thought for a moment and followed them.

She watched Lin An helping His Majesty to dress. Concubine Rong took the belt from Lin An's hand and was bending down to tie it for His Majesty.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty dodged it directly.

Concubine Rong's hands were empty. With so many things happening one after another, was there anything she didn't understand?

The remaining color on her face disappeared completely, and Concubine Rong didn't even know how she took her hand back.

It was not until the belt in her hand was caught by someone that she raised her head tremblingly. His Majesty had already dressed himself and walked past her without even glancing at her.

Concubine Rong stood there blankly, until the Emperor's back disappeared, she seemed to be unable to bear it anymore.

He staggered and retreated again and again.

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Xiao Yu had no idea what Concubine Rong was doing. After going out, he didn't even get into the sedan chair, but walked out with big strides.

Today is a day off, and it is also the fifteenth day, so he is resting at Concubine Rong's place.

It was just that he had never had any feelings for Concubine Rong before. He showed her the proper respect, but he had no other thoughts about her.

Thinking of Concubine Rong's eyes when she left, Xiao Yu still felt reluctant. But he was unwilling to do anything, so he walked away without saying a word.

Lin An followed behind him, and seeing His Majesty's frowning face, he knew that He was distressed.

A letter was sent from Lingyun Temple saying that the Queen Mother was on her way back to Beijing. Ever since the letter landed on the dragon desk, His Majesty has never relaxed in the past few days.

The Queen Mother went to Lingyun Mountain for many years, where she practiced Buddhism with her hair untied and had very little contact with the palace.

There is even little communication with His Majesty.

For so many years, the Queen Mother has refused to return to Beijing. Even His Majesty is not allowed to go to Lingyun Mountain.

There has been no news for so many years, and the first news we received was that he was on his way back to Beijing. The Empress Dowager set off without saying a single word to His Majesty in advance.

Lin An followed the Emperor with a nervous ache, trying hard to recall the image of the Empress Dowager in his mind.

Thinking of something, he shook his head and sighed, "If His Majesty is unwilling, why not rest in the Palace of Heavenly Purity?"

When he woke up early in the morning, he saw the Emperor's face, which was not very good.

After all, she is not someone that is dear to his heart. Imperial Concubine Jiarong made His Majesty angry some time ago. I'm afraid Your Majesty didn't sleep well last night.

Lin An looked at the bruise under His Majesty's eyelids and thought secretly.

"According to the rules, I should have stayed at Concubine Rong's place last night." Xiao Yu lowered his eyes, a trace of fatigue flashing between his brows.

He hadn't been to the harem for a long time. He either stayed in the Qianqing Palace or came to Chen Fu's place.

But now that the Queen Mother has returned to the capital, some things cannot be done too obviously.

If he continues to favor Chen Fu as before, then Chen Fu will not only be a thorn in the eyes of everyone in the palace, but even the Queen Mother will probably feel uncomfortable.

Xiao Yu thought of the Queen Mother's methods, and also of the way he looked when he came out of Chen Fu's palace last night.

He clenched his palms tightly and sighed slightly.