Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Zhaoyi Seven Days

It was not until lunch time that Ji Chen and Shen's father came out of the study.

Shen Qing sat next to Ji Chen and asked in a low voice: "What did you talk about with my father?"

Ji Chen said: "Your family members are not stupid, and they have even become motivated because of you. In this case, I will not hesitate to give them some pointers."

Shen Qing blinked slightly and understood a little. Ji Chen wanted to support the Shen family because of her.

If the Shen family works hard, their future will be bright.

Shen Qing was touched, and after the eunuch checked that the food was fine, he personally served the meal to Ji Chen.

She wasn't usually this considerate, they all ate their own food, and it was obvious why she did that.

Ji Chen enjoyed it very much, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he ate all of Shen Qingbu's meal.

The Shen family ate this meal with fear and trepidation. Although they did not enjoy it as freely as usual, when they think back on it in the future, today will definitely be the one they remember most.

They dined with the Emperor!

Enough to brag about for many years.

But the Shen family is generally low-key and will not publicize it, but it is inevitable to mutter about it in their hearts.

After dinner, Ji Chen took Shen Qing away.

Shen Qing was not very sad. Since Ji Chen could take her out of the palace once, he would definitely do it a second time.

Today, Ji Chen condescended to eat at the same table with the Shen family, which made her attitude towards the Shen family very clear.

Because she came in a hurry, Shen Qing did not prepare anything, so she left the bracelet and jade pendant to the Shen family. Fortunately, she was wearing a gold bracelet today.

Shen Qing thought about this, and remembered that these things were not sent by Ji Chen, so he said goodbye to the Shen family with peace of mind.

In the carriage back to the palace, Shen Qing leaned entirely on Ji Chen.

The smile on her face could not be suppressed, and her beautiful eyes were full of spirit, as if injected with vitality.

Ji Chen touched Shen Qingkong's empty wrist. This money-loving girl even left behind her gold bracelet, which showed the status of the Shen family in her heart.

[It's no wonder that even the emperor didn't care about her at first. It's really because I have the Shen family around me that I feel rich. ]

There was a hint of resentment in Ji Chen's sigh.

Shen Qing didn't feel guilty, she was really craving it now.

The two of them had a flash of thought in their minds for a moment.

Ji Chen said: "I asked Qian Ji to prepare gifts for your family."

It's not like he is unfamiliar with the ways of the world.

Shen Qing heard the hidden meaning in his words and said with a smile: "I was so happy that I didn't notice it. Fortunately, the things left for my brothers and sisters were not given by the emperor, otherwise I would be distressed now."

He said generously: "You can also give away what I give."

Shen Qing would never believe him. Ji Chen was always stingy in this regard. He knew exactly what he gave her, and he didn't intend to take it back, but just looked at how many pieces she wore.

If she wears more, he will feel satisfied and will be more motivated to find good things for her.

If he didn't have anything on him, Ji Chen would get it back from somewhere else.

When she is exhausted, she will casually ask, why aren't you wearing that jewelry?

Normally at this time, Shen Qing's brain would be at a standstill, and he wouldn't try to please him in a tactful way. He would just say whatever he wanted.

If Ji Chen is satisfied with the answer, the matter is over. If he is not satisfied, he will be upset again.

He is also funny when he is upset. He will seriously say to himself in his heart, I am really angry.

Of course, sometimes I get angry without revealing anything.

But Shen Qing just took a quick glance at Ji Chen's eyes and knew whether he was happy or unhappy. People's eyes cannot lie. Even though Ji Chen often disguised himself very well, there were still subtle changes in his eyes.

For example, now, Ji Chen is very happy.

Shen Qing said righteously: "But I am stingy. I will not give away what the emperor gave me. I have no time to give it to others. I have already given it to you!"

"Liar." Ji Chen raised his eyebrows, his eyes and mouth revealing joy, and said in a light voice.

Being exposed... Shen Qing blushed slightly, but her smile did not diminish: "The emperor gave me too many gifts, and I can't treasure them all, so I usually treat them as normal. But compared to the pearls and jade jewelry given by the emperor, I like people who give gifts more."

She looked at Ji Chen with sincere eyes.

Sweet words touch the heart, and Ji Chen already likes Shen Qing, so he feels like his heart is soaked in honey.

"Are you happy today?" he asked.

Shen Qing kissed Ji Chen and snorted, "You ask even though you know the answer."

If her status did not allow it, she would have jumped up and danced with joy.

She met her long-missed family, ate familiar and delicious meals, received admiring looks from her siblings, and became more certain of her special place in Ji Chen's heart. All of this happened within one day.

Shen Qing was happy, and became much sweeter and more delicious... Ji Chen thought so, rubbing her cheek with his hand, and tasting the beauty's lips with satisfaction.

It's lip balm with a sweet taste.

After returning to the palace, Shen Qing stayed in the Qianqing Palace for a while before returning to her Chengqian Palace.

A few days passed with peace and tranquility, and the people in the harem could not find out the whereabouts of the emperor, and naturally did not notice that they had even left the palace. They only counted the number of times Shen Qing went before the emperor.

Before Shen Zhaoyi, few concubines went before the emperor. Most of them would send people to bring some soup or water to prevent the emperor from forgetting them or making him annoyed.

Moreover, if they go too often and delay state affairs, it will be no small matter. Even if the emperor does not get angry, the empress dowager will punish them.

But Shen Zhaoyi was different. Every time she went before the emperor, the emperor would agree to let her stay and give her face.

After the Empress Dowager went to the Cining Palace to pay her respects, everyone discovered that the Empress Dowager treated Concubine Shen very gently, which even attracted the attention of Concubine Xian. Although they were not overly close, this attitude was already rare.

As for the queen, the more ostentatious Shen Zhaoyi was, the happier she was.

Of course, if she had a favored concubine who had no children and no family background at her disposal, they would be happy even if they were queens.

Shen Qing has attracted a lot of hatred in the harem. Not only is she often summoned by Ji Chen to accompany the emperor, but Ji Chen has not yet turned over any other cuckold except her.

It is already approaching October. Counting from June, the Emperor has not entered the harem for four whole months.

Yupin's Qingfang is in the middle, and Yanjieyu rarely visits.

When Yupin heard the news, she was surprised but not surprised. Now that Shen Zhaoyi was the only one favored, the tacit understanding between her and Yan Jieyu in the Mountain Resort had always existed.

She originally thought that this situation would change after returning to the palace, but she did not expect that the emperor would act according to his own will.

The Empress, Concubine De and Concubine Xian were no longer in favor, and they had already raised a prince by their side. Apart from being disgusted with Concubine Shen Zhaoyi and using this matter to criticize her, Concubine De and Concubine Xian had no intention of standing up for them.

Before Shen Zhaoyi appeared, she, Yan Jieyu, and Chu Guiren were the most favored, followed by Lan Jieyu and Chen Meiren.

Concubine Chu didn't know what she was thinking, but Concubine Lan and Concubine Chen had become quiet during this period. Concubine Chen no longer liked to find Concubine Lan to be unhappy, and Concubine Lan also liked to go to Chengqian Palace.

Yupin still can't understand why Lan Jieyu wants to be close to Shen Zhaoyi. Doesn't she look down on palace maids the most? Why would she be close to Shen Zhaoyi, who was born as a palace maid?

Concubine Yan came into the room and bowed to Concubine Yu, who stood up and gave her a light support.

After sitting down, Concubine Yan did not directly state her purpose, but said: "I didn't expect that I would no longer be favored by the emperor after only one year in the palace."

Her tone was filled with loneliness. Although Yupin felt the same way, she didn't care. She said, "Back then, Concubine Du was so favored that all the concubines had to avoid her. But in the end, she ended up like that and is still suffering in the cold palace. This shows the emperor's intentions... How do you know that Concubine Shen will not follow in Concubine Du's footsteps?"

The emperor is the most heartless and cannot tolerate any grain of sand in his eyes.

Concubine Yan has never been treated coldly, but Concubine Yu has experienced a long period of time when she was unable to make a name for herself, so she is more stable.

Concubine Yan's eyes revealed a sharp edge: "I have not been in the palace for long, I just regret that I have no way to calculate Shen Zhaoyi, don't you have a way?"

"At least don't let Concubine Shen have such an easy time in Chengqian Palace." She lowered her eyes and dug her nails into her palms, looking a little anxious.

"Me?" Concubine Yu sneered, "The affairs of Chengqian Palace are handled by the eunuch Wang in front of the emperor. How can I have any say in this?"

Concubine Yan was unhappy: "What about bribing the people around Concubine Shen?"

Yupin told her: "Even the most insignificant and inferior palace maids in Chengqian Palace cannot be bribed by you and me. Even if they are not loyal, they will never betray Shen Zhaoyi with the means in front of the emperor."

Concubine Yan's eyelashes twitched. If she continued to investigate her case, she might be able to find out who had plotted against her.

However, she unexpectedly received news some time ago, which implied that Concubine Yu was plotting against her.

After thinking about it, she felt that it was possible, so she made the attempt today.

It was not easy for Concubine Yu to get close to Shen Zhaoyi, but what about her last year? Although she was very powerful, her foundation was shallow and she had no idea about the origins of the palace people around her.

The emperor will not take care of her as he did to Shen Zhaoyi, but wouldn't this give some people the opportunity to place people around her?

But she has no grudge against Concubine Yu!

Yan Jieyu took her nails into her palms and continued, “Chen Zhaoyi is really hateful.”

Yupin agreed, "She was given so much favor, but she didn't even leave a sip of it, and the emperor indulged her... It's really unfair."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Yan became more certain of Yupin's thoughts. Zhaoyi Shen was much stronger than her, but her experience last year was similar. As soon as she entered the palace, she was immediately favored by the emperor, which made Yupin wary.

After confirming this, Concubine Yan was not in a hurry to respond to Concubine Yu, but discussed how to deal with Concubine Shen.

The first is to lower Concubine Yu's vigilance, and the second is that Concubine Shen is indeed a serious threat and must be eliminated.

Concubine Yan asked, "Is the emperor waiting for Concubine Shen to get pregnant before turning over other names?"

After pondering for a while, Yupin felt that it was possible. She sneered and said, "If she is really pregnant, those people may not be able to tolerate her."

"I have a good recipe for having a baby, but it will cause some harm to the mother's body." Concubine Yan said in a low voice.

Yupin was slightly startled, and her eyes slowly brightened up.

At this time in Chengqian Palace, Shen Qing was also talking to Concubine Lan.

Lan Jieyu said: "Lady Chen's family is of low status, but I didn't expect that they are also a place of filth and corruption."

Shen Qing looked at her doubtfully and inquiringly.

Lan Jieyu's tone was filled with anger: "The old man of the Chen family demoted his wife to a concubine in order to get an official position after he passed the imperial examination. He also married the daughter of my mentor, and only then did he get a position. Poor Lady Chen, her mother worked hard for the Chen family for half her life, but she was so angry that she died and was hastily buried. In order not to let my mentor lose face, he insisted on demoting his wife to a concubine."

"Perhaps because they knew this was not a good thing, the Chen family has always claimed that Lady Chen's mother was a concubine from the beginning to the end. If not, it would not have taken this long for my family to find out the truth."

Shen Qing was also shocked. No wonder Concubine Chen repeatedly offended Concubine Lan. She had guessed that Concubine Chen had a bad relationship with her family, but she didn't expect this to be the reason.

Shen Qing said coldly: "Worse than a beast."

Then, she was silent for a moment: "Lady Chen is so pitiful."

Lan Jieyu glanced at Shen Qing and said, "It's pitiful."

The two looked at each other and said in unison:

"I don't want to blame Lady Chen anymore."

"I don't think Lady Chen is that hateful."

A smile appeared on Shen Qing's face, and Concubine Chen just asked about her family background, perhaps to consider whether the Shen family could deal with the Chen family.

When I found out it wasn’t possible, I was disappointed and stopped asking.

As for Lan Jieyu, because Concubine Chen had provoked her, she asked her family to suppress the Chen family. Therefore, even though the Chen family had a concubine in the palace, they did not get any benefits, but were frequently targeted.

Every time the Chen family was suppressed, Lan Jieyu would be happy and feel that she had vented her anger. Although this mixture of depression and joy was annoying, it was not to the point of a fight to the death.

Lan Jieyu said, "I have asked my family to teach the Chen family a lesson. I used to worry that if I suppressed Concubine Chen too much, she would make trouble in front of the emperor, but now I don't have to worry about it anymore."

Shen Qing could tell Ji Chen about this as a funny thing. The Chen family's official career was not clean. But although she had this intention, she did not tell Lan Jieyu explicitly.

Concubines in the harem are not allowed to interfere in government affairs. If her words get heard by other people, wouldn't that be giving them something to hold against her?

Shen Qing asked: "What about your attitude towards Lady Chen?"

Lan Jieyu snorted: "I think that even if this is the case, I can't let Lady Chen have such an easy time. I'll give her the cold shoulder first and make her feel really uneasy."

It was obvious that Concubine Chen was relying on her cleverness to play tricks on her!

She is not a good-tempered person, so she can't let it go easily.

Shen Qing curled her lips, thinking that although Lan Jieyu always had a cold face and looked extremely arrogant, she was a lovely person.