Chapter 67: Concubine Lian takes out her anger on Concubine Bai

Emperor Yuan Yong glanced at Xu Lanshan and said, "Why are you making such a fuss when your injury hasn't healed yet? Sit down!"

Xu Lanshan, who had just stood up, froze slightly and could only smile shyly: "Yes, I thank the emperor for his grace."

Concubine Deng smiled charmingly and said immediately, "That's right. Sister Xu was poisoned after saving the emperor. Not only is the emperor distressed, but so is my sister. Stop being so polite."

Concubine Rou also smiled: "That's right!"

Xu Lanshan could only smile and express her gratitude: "Thank you both sisters for your kindness."

Emperor Yuan Yong glanced at her and rolled his eyes slightly, as if he looked down upon her fawning. Xu Lanshan raised her eyebrows slightly and glared back at him: What could she do? They were being so polite to her, how could she not express her gratitude?

Concubine Rou glanced at Emperor Yuan Yong with a shy and tender look, saying, "I haven't seen Your Majesty for a few days. Seeing that Your Majesty is the same as before, I am relieved!"

On the day Emperor Yuan Yong was poisoned, he came down from the mountain and returned to Wan'an Palace. He issued an order not to allow anyone to visit him. Except for seeing the empress once, he did not see anyone else because he found it annoying. That's why Concubine Rou said this.

Concubine Deng also laughed and said, "Your Majesty is blessed by heaven, so he will be fine! However, from now on, when Your Majesty goes out, you should bring a few more people with you. That way, people will feel at ease."

"Yes! The emperor's health is the most important thing. Nothing else can compare to it."

Emperor Yuan Yong smiled faintly, "My two beloved concubines are really thoughtful!"

After receiving the praise, Concubine Rou and Noble Lady Deng became more energetic, their smiles became even sweeter and more charming. They were about to use all their skills to continue to perform, but unexpectedly, Concubine Lian also arrived.

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Lian's voice was filled with joy. "I knew Your Majesty was here, so I came specially to accompany you. I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

Ever since Concubine Rou and Noble Lady Deng came, Xu Lanshan and Noble Lady Bai have been silent, and now another one has come!

Concubine Lian's words were quite straightforward, and Xu Lanshan's lips twitched secretly. Unfortunately, although speaking one's mind is a sign of being frank and generous, who can stand being too blunt? At least the emperor doesn't like it.

Emperor Yuan Yong could no longer endure it and stood up, with a half-smile on his face: "There's no need for you to accompany me. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. You guys sit down and talk slowly. Chen Ronghua, it's time for you to go back and rest!"

Xu Lanshan didn't want to stay here in the first place, and with the emperor's words, she had an excuse ready. She immediately stood up and said, "Yes, I will take my leave as well."

Emperor Yuan Yong: "Then let's go together."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Concubine Lian and the others were all dumbfounded...

Concubine Lian was unwilling to accept this: "Your Majesty——"

Emperor Yuan Yong glanced at her coldly, and Concubine Lian froze for a moment, speechless.

Xu Lanshan followed Emperor Yuan Yong about three meters behind him with her head lowered. When she was out of sight of Concubine Lian and the others, she looked back and made sure that they were out of sight. She quickly stepped forward, took Emperor Yuan Yong's hand, and gently tickled his palm with her slender fingers. She smiled sweetly, "Your Majesty!"

Emperor Yuan Yong smiled, took her hand in his, and said jokingly: "The rules only last for half a moment!"

Xu Lanshan was so arrogant that she said with a sweet smile, "The emperor is the most important rule. Isn't it better to make the emperor happy than any other rule? If the emperor doesn't appreciate my kindness, I will be really sad!"

Emperor Yuan Yong laughed, "I told you you were fat and you're out of breath!"

Xu Lanshan immediately opened her eyes wide and retorted seriously: "Your Majesty, I am not fat!"

Is it polite to call someone fat?

Emperor Yuan Yong couldn't stop laughing, "Silly, is this what I meant?"

Xu Lanshan, however, was being unreasonable and unruly. "I don't like to hear this word. Your Majesty, please don't say it in front of me! What if I get fat and Your Majesty gets disgusted with me?"

Emperor Yuan Yong stared at her, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "What nonsense! Am I such a superficial person?"

Xu Lanshan blinked, her eyes sparkling as she said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, it's not true, but I dress up to please myself!"

Emperor Yuan Yong laughed heartily, and could not help but embrace her and then held her sideways. He lowered his head and rubbed his forehead against hers affectionately, chuckling softly: "Well, dear, I am very relieved, let's go back."

"Your Majesty!" Xu Lanshan hugged her with a low laugh, burying her head in his arms, her face flushed and hot.

I feel a little ashamed, but also a little happy for some reason...

In the pavilion, Concubine Lian, Concubine Rou and others watched the Emperor take Xu Lanshan away, feeling very bored.

Lian Fei gritted her teeth and glared at Xu Lanshan's back with resentment.

The emperor is too partial!

He just took her away like that!

In that case, who wouldn't hear that it's just an excuse?

Concubine Bai's scalp tingled, unable to bear the oppressive silence. She stood up and tremblingly bowed, "Your humble concubine, your humble concubine, will also take her leave first. I will not disturb Concubine Lian, Concubine Rou, or Concubine Deng..."

Neither Concubine Rou nor Concubine Deng took her seriously. They just glanced at her without saying a word.

Concubine Lian stared at her, but suddenly shouted, "Stop!"

Lady Bai froze and tightened her grip on the flower branch.

Concubine Lian suddenly rushed over and snatched the pomegranate flowers from her hand, threw them to the ground and stomped on them, sneering, "Look at you, do you deserve such flowers? Ha, what a joke!"

Lady Bai's face suddenly turned pale, her body trembled, and she lowered her head, not daring to say a word.

She had no special intention in breaking off the branch, just because it looked bright and pretty, but she had forgotten that pomegranate flowers symbolize fertility and good fortune, and she had just had a miscarriage not long ago...

Concubine Lian's words were so vicious.

Concubine Lian, however, still felt it wasn't enough. She raised an eyebrow and sneered, "What? You're not convinced by what I'm saying? Why are you putting on such a bitter face? It's really unlucky! You're quite scheming, knowing how to curry favor with that bitch, but it's a pity that she doesn't recognize you as her good sister. Even though she's favored, you haven't benefited from it at all! Noble Lady Bai, it seems you still need to work harder!"

Concubine Deng couldn't help but chuckle with her hands covering her mouth, and Concubine Rou also smiled.

Lady Bai lowered her head even more.

Concubine Lian's disdain grew even stronger. "She's just a lowly maid from a former palace family, not even worth a plaything. You're a lady from a noble family, but who would have thought you could be so self-deprecating and spineless! You're a disgrace to our family! I feel sick just looking at you for one more moment, so get out of here!"

"Your concubine, your concubine shall take her leave..." Concubine Bai retreated in embarrassment, almost crying.

He turned and left, staggering and tears streaming down his face.

Han Liu helped her leave, and both the master and servant looked equally embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, you are too wronged. How could Concubine Lian be so, so excessive... She couldn't get the upper hand with Chen Ronghua, but she took her anger out on you, Your Majesty."

"Stop talking!" Noble Lady Bai's face turned even paler. She stopped Han Liu, glanced around subconsciously in panic, and whispered, "Don't talk nonsense."

What if someone heard it?

Han Liu truly loved her. Although her master wasn't favored, she had always lived a good life and treated her servants especially well. She couldn't help but say, "Actually, what Concubine Lian said is true. You're on good terms with Chen Ronghua, so why not ask her to put in a few good words for the Emperor? If Chen Ronghua is a sensible person, she'll naturally be happy to form an alliance with you!"