Chapter 129: Exclusive Favor
Concubine Yan has been in the palace for nearly a month, and Xiao Heng wants her to accompany him almost every day.
Apart from visiting Weiyang Palace on the first day of the Lunar New Year and Yu Fei's Yiyuan Palace on the fifth day, Xiao Heng never set foot in any other concubines' palaces.
When paying respects that day, the concubines sat listlessly.
Mingpin, who always dressed gorgeously, also looked listless. She sat in a chair and lazily played with the ring on her thumb.
Concubine Chu was like a soulless statue, staring at the concubines who came in motionlessly.
Now Liu Yuetang has also become one of them who has fallen out of favor, so all the jealous eyes are no longer on her.
Mingpin, on the other hand, was very dissatisfied.
She looked around at the four sisters sitting around: "What's so good about Concubine Yan? The emperor has been doting on her since she entered the palace."
Concubine Chu frowned and said indignantly, "I didn't expect that there would be a demon in our palace."
What's even more infuriating is that this enchantress is of superior status and family background. Her father is the chief of the Censorate, which is equivalent to half a prime minister. Many important officials in the court dare not offend him.
Liu Yuetang's graceful face was filled with a hint of melancholy and regret. She whispered, "Sister Chupin at least has a prince. The emperor would always go to see him for the sake of the royal heir. Unlike me..."
As she spoke, she lowered her head dejectedly.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Ming raised her eyebrows and said, "Oh, I heard it right, didn't the Emperor always praise Concubine Xi for being considerate? How come you're jealous too?"
Liu Yuetang covered her lips with her handkerchief and said sadly, "Ever since Concubine Yan entered the palace, I haven't seen the emperor's face again."
The corners of Ye Cairen's lips curled up in a mocking tone: "Xi Jieyu has always been proud, but now she has fallen out of favor."
As she spoke, she sighed sarcastically, "Things have changed. Now it's time for you to sit on the bench."
Ye Cairen entered the palace with Liu Yuetang. Before Liu Yuetang was favored, she was very favored. After Liu Yuetang was favored, her favor became less and less.
Now that Liu Yuetang has fallen out of favor, he can't wait to rub salt into her wounds.
Liu Yuetang lowered her head with tears in her eyes.
Mingpin rolled her eyes at Liu Yuetang and said, "I thought you were so capable, but every time a new concubine comes, you're always outshined."
"If you can snatch the emperor away from Concubine Yan, I will think highly of you."
When Liu Yuetang was in favor, the concubines could occasionally receive some favor from her.
After Concubine Yan entered the palace, all the concubines became decorations.
If that's the case, they would rather Liu Yuetang be favored.
As they were chatting, the queen came out.
Seeing the concubines sitting in the room all looking dejected, she consoled them, "Jieyi Yan is new to the palace, so it's natural that the Emperor likes her more. You shouldn't be so depressed. Take this opportunity to take good care of yourselves and improve yourself. I'll mention this to the Emperor."
At this time, Concubine Yu also came. She was wearing a crimson long dress and a golden peony shawl that fell to the ground like a flowing cloud. When she walked, she looked like golden light and was extremely beautiful.
"My sisters are complaining about these useless things again."
She glanced sharply at everyone present with her beautiful eyes.
Mingpin couldn't help but feel strange. In the past, Yufei would have been more jealous than anyone else.
This time, Concubine Yan was almost the only favorite, but Concubine Yu was still so calm.
Even though Yan Jieyu had been trying to curry favor with Concubine Yu, Concubine Yu was always proud and arrogant, and it was impossible for her to allow Yan Jieyu to be so favored.
Or... is Concubine Yu planning something in secret?
Thinking of this, Mingpin shuddered.
Perhaps Concubine Yan will soon become a wronged soul in this deep palace.
After all, more than one or two people died at the hands of Concubine Yu.
Yu Fei sat down gracefully and glanced at the empty seat opposite her.
Then he knew that Concubine Zhao had not come again.
"The Emperor has arrived~"
The eunuch's shrill and high voice brought everyone back to their senses.
The concubines hurriedly stood up to welcome the emperor.
Not only Xiao Heng but also Concubine Yan came into view.
Xiao Heng held onto Concubine Yan's hand and refused to let go even once he entered the Weiyang Palace.
Concubine Yan's beauty was like peach blossoms in full bloom in spring, delicate and charming, with various postures.
The most damaging thing in the palace is appearance, but after one month in the palace, Concubine Yan's appearance has become even more charming.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty."
As the concubines' voices died down, Xiao Heng finally let go of Concubine Yan's hand and sat down.
He extended his hand to support the Queen and said to the crowd, "No need to be polite."
Mingpin slightly frowned and glanced at Xiao Heng delicately: "Cousin, are you taking a day off today?"
Xiao Heng replied indifferently.
"My cousin always said that Ge'er's piano playing lacked a touch of charm. Recently, Ge'er has been practicing day and night, waiting for my cousin to come and appreciate it."
He called me cousin over and over again, and his tone was so gentle that it reached deep into his bones.
The concubines couldn't help but look at Xiao Heng, waiting for his answer.
Xiao Heng looked up at Mingpin and was about to speak when he heard the sound of retching.
Everyone's heart skipped a beat, and as they looked in the direction of the voice, their faces froze instantly.
It was Concubine Yan!
The usually calm and dignified queen's eyelids twitched unconsciously. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Xiao Heng stand up and stride in front of Concubine Yan.
His eyes were filled with worry and concern. He helped Yan Jieyu to her feet and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
This scene stung everyone's eyes.
Yu Fei also sat up straight, her hands tightly gripping the armrests of the chair, with a complicated expression.
Yan Jieyu stroked her chest, which was suffocating and difficult to speak, and said weakly: "This concubine... This concubine feels a little sick."
Hearing the word "disgusting", Xiao Heng's face lit up with joy, and he quickly ordered Zhou Defu: "Quickly call the imperial physician."
As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to be worried again and instructed: "Invite Li Yanxiu."
Li Yanxiu was the director of the Imperial Medical Bureau and the emperor's personal physician.
The emperor actually asked the imperial physician Li to come and take his pulse, which shows how much he doted on Concubine Yan.
At this moment, no matter how hard the concubines tried, they could not smile at all. Their faces were filled with clouds and gloom of jealousy.
After all, the queen was the main wife. After a moment of shock, she returned to her usual dignified and graceful demeanor.
"Your Majesty, please don't be too anxious. Sit down and wait for news."
After hearing the Queen's answer, Xiao Heng let go of Concubine Yan's hand and returned to his seat.
Yu Fei had never felt that time passed so slowly.
She had always hoped that Situ Nanzhi would be pregnant.
But why, when this moment finally came, my heart was filled with indescribable sorrow?
Maybe it was because she got pregnant too quickly, or maybe this kind of good luck never happened to her.
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