Jun Zechen was originally sitting in the imperial study handling government affairs when the palace maid sent by Concubine Lin came hurriedly to report that Concubine Chunshu had stopped Concubine Lin in the imperial garden.

Jun Zechen knew that Yaoyao had always been gentle and would never embarrass the concubines for no reason, so he didn't intend to pay too much attention to her.

However, when Concubine Lin's maid saw that her master had not arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity for a long time, she hurriedly asked An Shun to go in and report. Jun Zechen now thought about going over to take a look in person.

As soon as he walked outside the pavilion, without informing anyone, he clearly heard what Concubine Lin said.

However, Jun Zechen did not pay much attention to what Concubine Lin said. Instead, his eyes were fixed on Su Jingyao.

The indifferent look on her face at this moment was something he had never seen before. It was as if she was covered with a thin layer of frost, revealing a sense of coldness and alienation.

Jun Zechen walked slowly into the pavilion. Su Jingyao raised her eyes and saw him, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Are you here to support your new favorite?

It came really quickly.

When Su Jingyao saw him coming, her expression not only did not change, but became even colder.

She just said slowly, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Jun Zechen walked up to her and helped her up, saying softly, "Sit down. You are not feeling well, so there is no need to be polite."

At this time, Concubine Lin, who was kneeling on the ground, saw the emperor whom she had been thinking about finally arrive, and her eyes were instantly filled with grievance.

There were still traces of tears on her pretty face.

She said tenderly, "I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

Jun Zechen frowned slightly and looked at her, with a questioning tone: "What's wrong?"

Miaoyun, who was standing by, immediately responded, "Your Majesty, today Concubine Lin passed by the master in a sedan chair, but she didn't get off the sedan chair to greet him. It was only after Miaoxia saw it that she stopped Concubine Lin, and then Concubine Lin came over to greet the master."

Then she added: "When Concubine Lin performed the ceremony, I wonder if she didn't learn the etiquette well. The master asked me to teach Concubine Lin the rules."

Concubine Lin did not refute, but just looked at Jun Zechen with a wronged and innocent look on her face.

She said softly, "It is all my fault today. I did not notice the Concubine Chunshu in the pavilion, and I did not kneel down to pay respect to her when I was paying respect. I am willing to accept any punishment from her."

At this time, Concubine Lin's forehead had a conspicuous red mark from kowtowing, and she looked so submissive, as if Concubine Chunshu was being unreasonable.

After all, she really didn't need to kneel and kowtow to Concubine Chunshu today. Although Concubine Chunshu was a high-ranking concubine, it was not wrong to ask her to kneel and kowtow, but there was absolutely no reason to punish her for it.

After hearing this, Su Jingyao sighed in her heart, what a good move of retreating to advance.

But since Concubine Lin wanted to be punished, how could she not be satisfied?

"In that case, I will send a nanny to Liushuang Pavilion every day to teach Concubine Lin etiquette." Su Jingyao said slowly and unhurriedly.

Jun Zechen looked at her, who was so aggressive and different from before, and felt a little confused.

What's wrong with her?

Are you deliberately making things difficult for Concubine Lin?

Or...is she jealous?

Jun Zechen lowered his head and took a sip of the scented tea that Miaoyun had just poured for him. His eyes were so deep that it was hard to guess what he was thinking at the moment.

Concubine Lin watched His Majesty remain indifferent, and her heart sank suddenly.

Could it be that His Majesty dotes on Concubine Chunshu so much that he allows her to use her power to oppress others?

Lin Jieyu had no other choice at this moment. She could only grit her teeth and accept it, uttering a few words with difficulty: "Yes, thank you, Madam."

After Concubine Lin agreed, Su Jingyao stood up and said coldly to Jun Zechen: "Your Majesty, I have been out for a long time today and I feel a little tired now. I will go back to Zhaochun Palace now."

When Jun Zechen heard that she was leaving, he immediately prepared to get up and leave with her.

When Concubine Lin saw this, she suddenly became a little flustered. Is His Majesty going to Zhaochun Palace?

But I was supposed to go to the Ganqing Palace to accompany the emperor today!

Then she hurriedly called out softly, "Your Majesty..."

While shouting, she looked at Jun Zechen with affectionate, innocent and pitiful eyes, and there seemed to be a flickering light in her eyes.

Jun Zechen just glanced at her calmly, and then ordered An Shun, "Send someone to send Concubine Lin back to Liushuang Pavilion."

Concubine Lin gritted her teeth and left the pavilion. Today she had lost more than she gained.

After seeing Concubine Lin leave, Su Jingyao was about to turn around and leave, but Jun Zechen suddenly reached out and held her hand.

With a little effort, Su Jingyao sat on his lap unsteadily.

A trace of panic suddenly appeared on Su Jingyao's face, which had been indifferent just now, and then she quickly looked around the pavilion.

Somewhat anxiously, he said, "Your Majesty! This is outside."

"Outside the pavilion are people from your palace and mine, it's okay."

Jun Zechen said indifferently, his expression calm and composed.

His broad hands held her slender waist tightly like an iron clamp, and his low and magnetic voice sounded slowly above her head.

"Did Concubine Lin make you angry?"

"I punished Concubine Lin. Your Majesty, are you distressed?"

Su Jingyao did not respond to his question directly, but asked back with a bit of stubbornness and questioning.

"Why am I angry? Yaoyao is in charge of the Palace Administration Department. If a concubine is disrespectful to you, she will naturally be punished."

Jun Zechen's tone was light, like a calm lake without a ripple, and his deep eyes held an elusive look.

Lin Jieyu, he is useful.

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