The dark bed curtains were thin and translucent.
The light from the palace lanterns shone through the bed curtains, outlining Shen Wei's beautiful face. Her eyes were as black as black gemstones, the corners of her pink lips were curled, and she was very close to Li Yuanjing, and her warmth could be felt through her tight pajamas.
Shen Wei's eyes were filled with ripples like spring water.
Li Yuanjing's throat was a little dry.
Ever since Shen Wei fell ill, his mood has been up and down. He has been busy running between court affairs and Shen Wei every day, so he has no time to think about the romantic things in bed.
Now that Shen Wei has just recovered from a serious illness, her eyebrows and eyes are more graceful, her silky black hair is scattered on her shoulders, and her light-colored nightgown has accidentally slipped off her shoulders, revealing her shoulders as white as cream.
So tempting!
"Your Majesty, it's time to rest." Shen Wei yawned delicately and deliberately leaned into Li Yuanjing's arms. Her soft fingers brushed across the cold curve of Li Yuanjing's chin and rubbed against his soft body.
Li Yuanjing's body stiffened as if he had been electrocuted.
In the past, Li Yuanjing would have pounced on Shen Wei and eaten her up, making a fuss until dawn.
But he thought of the imperial physician's advice that Shen Wei's body had not yet fully recovered and they must not have sex.
Chen Wei in his arms had fallen asleep, her long eyelashes drooping slightly, her face fair, and the pink and moist corners of her lips looking very delicious.
Li Yuanjing was ready to make a move.
In the end, Li Yuanjing suppressed his restlessness with great willpower. He thought expressionlessly that when Chen Wei recovered, he would definitely get the money back with interest.
No matter how much Shen Wei begged for mercy, he would never give in.
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Auspicious Cloud Hall.
As soon as the new clothes sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs arrived, Liu Qiaoer couldn't wait to put them on. Ever since Concubine Chen took charge of the harem, the harem has been in good order, and even unfavored concubines can get the regular salary and rewards they deserve every month.
The spring skirt sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs had a beautiful pattern. Liu Qiaoer put on the new skirt and turned around twice in front of the bronze mirror.
Liu Qiaoer was very satisfied.
She must seize the opportunity, find a way to regain favor and ascend the throne of queen. Kill Concubine Chen's children and support his own son to take the throne.
"Master! Master!" The palace maid ran in hurriedly.
Liu Qiaoer asked: "Why are you so nervous?"
The maid wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, "Noble Concubine Chen has recovered from her illness. I went to the Imperial Hospital to inquire and heard that Imperial Doctor Mo brought Noble Concubine Chen back to life. Now the Emperor goes to Yongning Palace every day, and there are even rumors in the palace..."
When she came to the end of the story, the palace maid noticed that Liu Qiaoer's face was gloomy, so she didn't dare to continue.
Liu Qiaoer's fingernails almost dug into her flesh. She closed her eyes and breathed slowly: "Go on."
The maid bowed her head and whispered, "There are rumors in the palace that the emperor intends to depose the queen and make Concubine Chen the queen."
Liu Qiaoer's finger joints turned white and her body trembled unwillingly. She had been low-key and patient for many years, and thought that she would eventually turn things around. Who would have thought that Shen Wei was so lucky that she survived by chance.
Liu Qiaoer sat back at the dressing table.
While pulling out the jade hairpin from her hair, she tried hard to recall her memories of her past life. In the memories of the previous life, Chen Wei was just a humble concubine in the Prince of Yan's mansion. She was only favored for a short time and died soon after.
Liu Qiaoer couldn't figure out why Shen Wei, whom she met after her rebirth, was so powerful?
"Master, are you still going to the palace to wait for the emperor today?" the maid asked in a low voice.
Liu Qiaoer shook her head: "No need."
Liu Qiaoer knew that she could never defeat Shen Wei.
The emperor is in his prime, and Shen Wei's son is only five years old. There are many variables in the future, and there will always be new people appearing in the harem.
Liu Qiaoer let out a long sigh and decided to keep a low profile and not show up again.
Liu Qiaoer murmured to herself, as if to comfort herself: "Don't look at the unlimited glory of Concubine Chen. If she is not careful, she will fall into the abyss. The Shen family is in its heyday. The emperor is suspicious and will deal with the Shen family sooner or later."
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Kunning Palace.
Bang! There was a loud bang.
The vase containing willow branches in front of the Buddhist temple was smashed to pieces by the queen. The clear water in the vase flowed out and extinguished the incense in the shrine. After a sizzling sound, the choking smell of smoke dissipated.
The queen stared at the Buddha statue she worshipped day and night, and was filled with grief: "Why was Shen able to escape death? I won't accept this! I won't accept this!"
The Queen has nothing.
She can only rely on gods and Buddhas.
However, the Bodhisattva, whom the queen worshipped day and night, ignored her sincere believer. Not only did Shen Wei return from the brink of death, but there were also rumors in the harem that the emperor planned to make Shen Wei the queen.
"I am the only queen! She, Shen Wei, is a peasant girl, is she worthy of it?" The queen pointed at the Buddha statue and uttered countless indignant words.
Amid the smoke and fire, the Bodhisattva remained silent.
The queen walked out of the Buddhist temple in grief and anger, looking at the square courtyard wall. The yard was covered with yellow grass and clusters of wild chrysanthemums growing wildly. This was her cage.
The queen slumped on the ground, a look of despair on her face.
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The flowers and plants transplanted into the courtyard of Yongning Palace quickly grew branches and leaves. In the small vegetable garden, Li Yuanjing planted some green vegetables some time ago, and the seedlings are growing well.
Zhang Miaoyu admired the vegetable garden for a while, then turned around and ran back to the waterside pavilion to chat with Shen Wei.
A while ago, Shen Wei was "seriously ill", and all the complicated matters in the harem fell on Zhang Miaoyu's shoulders. Zhang Miaoyu lost three kilograms due to exhaustion!
Zhang Miaoyu was in great pain. She burned incense and worshipped Buddha at night, praying devoutly to God to protect Shen Wei's safety. Maybe her prayers worked, Shen Wei actually recovered from her illness.
Zhang Miaoyu was overjoyed and went to chat with Shen Wei.
Zhang Miaoyu was chewing melon seeds and asked curiously, "Sister Chen Wei, people are saying that you are going to be the queen. Is this true?"
Shen Wei sipped her tea leisurely and dispelled the rumor on the spot: “It’s fake.”
Ever since Shen Wei came back from the brink of death, Li Yuanjing has been taking great care of her and treating her like a treasure. Li Yuanjing also mentioned to Shen Wei several times that he wanted to make her the queen.
Shen Wei politely declined.
It’s still more comfortable to be a concubine.
First of all, as the queen, all the complicated rules of the royal family were imposed on Shen Wei. Being a queen brings too many restrictions, and Shen Wei is not used to it.
Secondly, after becoming the queen, the Shen family’s power expanded further and became more prominent in the court. The Shen family is still young and needs to slowly grow stronger and not be too ostentatious.
After much thought, Shen Wei still thinks that being a royal concubine is the best, as being too full will lead to overflowing.
After a few years when Li Yao gets married, the queen of Kunning Palace will no longer be worth keeping alive, and the Shen family's foundation will be solid, then Shen Wei can consider promotion.
In fact, as long as her son can succeed to the throne smoothly and she can retire and lie down early, Shen Wei feels that it doesn't matter whether she becomes the queen or not.
Queen is just an empty title.
Holding power in your hands is the most secure thing.
"Let's not talk about the Queen, let's talk about the princess' coming-of-age ceremony. Wan'er will be fifteen in two months, and it's time to prepare for the ceremony." Chen Wei continued to chat with Zhang Miaoyu.
At the other end of the courtyard, Cai Lian walked over slowly and reported to Shen Wei: "Master, there is news from Changxin Palace that Concubine Shu wants to see you."
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