Chapter 99: The Concubine's Warning
Yu Shengsheng lowered his head and walked into the hall.
She had been to the Queen's place, but this was her first time to see the Imperial Concubine's place.
The imperial concubine was born into the Lu family and was said to be extremely beautiful. The emperor gave her the title "Shu" on the day she entered the palace.
As soon as you enter the hall, you can smell a faint fragrance, which is elegant and long-lasting, and there is a hint of coolness, which makes you feel refreshed.
The emperor laughed softly after hearing something and was obviously in a much happier mood.
Yu Shengsheng performed the proper etiquette. The emperor and Concubine Shu did not call her yet. She remained motionless and maintained her original posture.
Lu Xingzhan came in afterwards: "Your Majesty, Aunt, the painting materials are ready, shall we start now?"
Concubine Shu then glanced over here, and her eyes turned to Yu Shengsheng: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Yu Shengsheng stood up, still with her head lowered.
The emperor also looked over and said, "It is a blessing for you that the imperial concubine asked you to paint your portrait. Please paint well."
"I will do my best."
Imperial Concubine Shu stood up and stood in front of the clothes rack: "Your Majesty, do you think I should wear this one or this one?"
The emperor's gaze was drawn back: "My beloved concubine is beautiful, any outfit will look good on her."
"Your Majesty, what you said is very perfunctory," said Concubine Shu, smiling and coquettishly, "You have to choose one. If the painting is ugly, I will say that it was the Majesty who chose the clothes, and it is none of my business."
The emperor could not help laughing: "If the painting is ugly, it is the painter's business, not the clothes'."
He thought about it seriously: "Water red is gorgeous and charming, and sea blue is bright and dignified. I still prefer the charming look of my beloved concubine, so let's go with water red."
Imperial Concubine Shu was delighted: "I knew that the Emperor and I are of the same mind!"
The emperor laughed and said, "Come here, go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and ask them to see if there are any new materials. Send some to my beloved concubine for her to choose from."
"Yes, I will go right away."
Concubine Shu thanked him with a smile and began to urge the emperor to leave quickly.
Yu Shengsheng listened and was secretly surprised.
The other concubines, including the empress, all wished that the emperor would visit them every day and never leave. How could they be like Concubine Shu, who urged the emperor to leave?
"I need to change my clothes, put on makeup, and have my portrait painted. Please leave now."
"You go change, I'll watch here."
"No," Imperial Concubine Shu said in a coquettish manner, but she was firm, "I want to appear in front of the Emperor in my most beautiful form, and you cannot watch the process."
"Just go, please."
The emperor was helpless and felt itchy inside, but because Lu Xingzhan and Yu Shengsheng were also there, he could not say anything more and had to leave.
As soon as the emperor left, Yu Shengsheng keenly felt that the atmosphere in the palace had changed.
The palace maids and eunuchs also left one after another.
Yu Shengsheng couldn't help but hold her breath, and a pair of brocade shoes inlaid with oriental pearls appeared in her drooping eyes.
"Look up."
Concubine Shu spoke, with the same voice as before, but with a completely different tone.
Yu Shengsheng raised her head, not daring to look at Concubine Shu.
"She is indeed a beauty. I was wondering why our youngest daughter would work so hard."
Lu Xingzhan was drinking tea and choked when he heard this: "Aunt, what are you talking about?"
"Don't think I don't know. You and Kong Dezhao had a fight in the brothel and sent everyone to jail. Wasn't it because of her?"
Lu Xingzhan denied it outright: "Of course not, I just...can't stand Kong Dezhao's arrogance."
"Really?" Concubine Shu snorted and laughed, "Why did I hear that Kong Dezhao's drinking wine was related to you?"
Lu Xingzhan wanted to say something, but Concubine Shu's eyes turned and said, "Four Treasures of the Study, do you still want them?"
Lu Xingzhan shut up immediately.
Yu Shengsheng was full of surprise. The last time Lu Xingzhan and Kong Dezhao fought, was it Lu Xingzhan who did it on purpose?
Before she could figure out what was going on, Concubine Shu's gaze fell on her face again.
"I hate people who are prettier than me the most," Imperial Concubine Shu sighed faintly, and gently pinched her chin with her nail-painted fingers. "I heard that you were abandoned by your childhood sweetheart in public at the palace banquet?"
Yu Shengsheng's heart choked. These two were truly aunt and niece; their words were equally heartbreaking.
Imperial Concubine Shu did not wait for her to answer and continued, "What good is a mere champion? Why don't you come to the palace and be a female official with me?"
"But you need to cut your face first."
Yu Shengsheng didn't think anything of it, but Lu Xingzhan was shocked: "Aunt!"
Concubine Shu increased the strength of her hand and swung it: "What are you shouting?"
Yu Shengsheng took two steps back and stood still with his head lowered.
"Lu Xingzhan, don't forget your identity," Concubine Shu said in a cold voice, "You are the son of the Lu family. Your family decides all matters related to marriage. How can we allow you to secretly fall in love with them?"
Lu Xingzhan’s face turned pale.
"Aunt, I didn't..."
"Whether it exists or not, it can't change the facts." Concubine Shu walked up to him and poked his chest. "Go back and kneel in the ancestral hall for half a day and think about it carefully."
Mr. Lu San, who is usually eloquent, pursed his lips and nodded slowly.
Imperial Concubine Shu turned around and looked at Yu Shengsheng: "What about you? Do you want to come into the palace and serve me?"
How could Yu Shengsheng not know that Concubine Shu's words just now were meant for her to hear.
Whether it's true or not, she was warned not to go after Lu Xingzhan.
Yu Shengsheng smiled bitterly to herself. It was really interesting. These noble people were either plotting against her or guarding against her.
But in reality, her only thought had been cut off by someone.
"Your Highness, I am a mediocre person with a dull mind. I am not worthy of standing in front of you. After I leave the palace, I will find a way to leave the Su family and the capital."
Concubine Shu looked at her for a long while, then raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Someone, change your clothes."
It was not until the lights were turned on that Yu Shengsheng finished drawing the base of the portrait. The imperial concubine took a quick glance and thought it was just average, not attractive at all, so she had her escorted out of the palace.
Jin Baobao was already waiting outside for the fire to come on the roof, and was so bored that he was pulling the hair on the horse's neck one by one.
After finally waiting for Yu Shengsheng to come out, she immediately rushed over.
"Miss, are you okay? Are you hurt?"
"No, it's okay." Yu Shengsheng's legs had already become weak and sore, and she leaned on Jin Baobao, "We'll talk about it when we get back."
Seeing how tired she was, Jin Baobao felt distressed: "I'll carry you to the car."
She picked up Yu Shengsheng, quickly got into the car, and then gently put her down.
The light in the car was dim. Jin Baobao took a glance and seemed to see a little tear in the corner of Yu Shengsheng's eyes.
She was stunned and was about to speak, but Yu Shengsheng had already turned her face away.
Jin Baobao felt a lump in his throat. He clenched his fists, asked no questions, jumped off the carriage, and drove back.
She gritted her teeth secretly, what a damn top scholar! She even praised him for being a decent person. She was really blind!
That guy looks just like a human!
The same kind as Kong Dezhao!
No, not as good as Kong Dezhao.
What the hell!
Golden Leopard is like a small volcano that may erupt at any time, and he is dissatisfied with everything he sees.
As they were walking forward, a carriage parked at the intersection ahead saw their carriage coming and slowly drove forward.
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