Chapter 206 Call Me Brother Fu Again
The vermilion lacquered corridor was still winding as before, and the scene of her first return home emerged in her mind.
At that time, she walked on the corridor and looked around curiously. She felt that the corridor was so long, there were so many houses that she couldn't tell the direction, and the garden was so big that it could accommodate hundreds of people.
Now that I'm used to the nine-story palaces and thousand-foot carved beams in the palace, when I glance at the Liu Mansion, it seems just a small place.
"Your Majesty, the way the master was servile to you just now was just like a eunuch in the palace." Liu Zheng said with a smile.
Liu Yuetang just wanted to say, "Serves you right."
If he had been willing to give me some of his love and companionship when I needed it the most.
Why is she here today?
Liu Yuetang looked at the road ahead and said quietly, "So, power and status are the best support for women."
If she was not the favored Concubine Xi today, but still a little imperial concubine, would Liu Ming take her seriously?
Will you obey your orders?
No, it won't.
He only felt that he was still an unfavored imperial concubine after two years in the palace, which brought shame to their Liu family.
Now, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and allowed her aunt's tablet to be placed in the ancestral hall.
If it weren't for the fact that a deceased concubine couldn't be promoted to a co-wife, she would have wanted Liu Ming to order her aunt to be promoted to a co-wife.
However, she believed that her aunt was already very satisfied with the result.
After all, my aunt has never been a person who covets fame and fortune. All she wants in her life is to live a simple life.
She could have fulfilled this wish.
But things are unpredictable and fate plays tricks on us.
At that time, my grandmother was seriously ill and was about to die, so she was eager to hold her grandson.
My father and Qi's wedding was still six months away, so my grandmother sent my beautiful concubine to my father's room as a concubine.
If my aunt becomes pregnant, she will be taken as a concubine after my father marries Qi.
And the concubine happened to be pregnant the same month that Qi came into the family.
Fortunately, Qi became pregnant soon after that.
She felt unwell as soon as she became pregnant, suffering from nausea and vomiting all day long, and having dizziness and headaches, so she had no intention of dealing with her aunt.
In addition, the maids in the mansion all said that the concubine's belly was big and round, which was a typical sign of a female pregnancy, so Qi Shi ignored it even more.
If it weren't for this, Liu Yuetang might not have been born safely.
When Liu Yuetang stepped into the pavilion, she found that all the furnishings in the room had been changed to their old appearance, and there was hardly anything left from when Liu Yuetang was here.
Liu Yuetang had expected this. After resting in the room for a while, the maid Ali came in.
Ah Li had received favor from Liu Yuetang in the mansion, so after Liu Yuetang entered the palace, she went to the Qi family courtyard because of her diligence and ability, and then she had been delivering news from the Liu Mansion for Liu Yuetang.
And this time, she came with important news.
"Your Highness, a few days ago, the eldest daughter returned home and stayed in Madam's room for a long time. I vaguely heard through the wall that the eldest daughter said that the master of the Fu Mansion was unwilling to find a future for her son-in-law, and she cried and complained that her son-in-law had no hope of a career. Madam then discussed with the eldest daughter to bribe the Minister of Personnel to find a future for him."
"As a result, yesterday, Madam left the house with a box."
Officials from the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites have always been familiar with each other, and they need to assist each other in official selection, ceremonial activities, etc.
However, the Ministry of Rites was only qualified to select candidates through the imperial examinations, and the specific assessment and appointment was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel.
Therefore, the Ministry of Personnel had the greatest power and was in charge of matters such as the appointment, removal, assessment, promotion and demotion of officials.
If the bribery of the Ministry of Personnel is successful, then Fu Zhixing's promotion will be a sure thing.
Liu Yuetang smiled slightly.
That's right, how could a proud and arrogant person like Liu Yueyao tolerate that her husband was only a sixth-rank editor.
The more favored she was in the palace and the higher her status, the more impatient Liu Yueyao became.
Therefore, she will inevitably end up on a dead end.
"Did they still have the treasure box in their hands when they returned home?" Liu Yuetang asked.
Ah Li shook her head gently: "I haven't seen it."
Liu Yuetang already understood that the Qi mother and daughter must have succeeded in the bribery.
"Okay, I'll have to trouble you to keep an eye on the Qi family mother and daughter. Report any movement to me immediately."
After saying that, Liu Yuetang asked Liu Zheng to give Ali a generous reward.
Now she is one of the four concubines, and the queen treats her quite kindly, so the maids around her can take their own tokens to go out of the palace to do things.
If there is an emergency, Ali can also go to the palace gate with her token and ask to see Wan Qiu Liu Zheng and others.
This makes sending messages more convenient.
After resting for a while, Liu Yuetang got up and went to Zhengtang for lunch.
As soon as she stepped out of the yard, she saw Fu Zhixing standing hesitantly outside the yard.
Seeing Liu Yuetang coming out, Fu Zhixing was stunned and his eyes were fixed on Liu Yuetang, unable to move away.
Under the gorgeous palace dress, she was like a blooming peony, breathtakingly beautiful.
But her every frown and smile carried the royal majesty and aloofness, no longer as pure and charming as before.
"Fu Xiuzhuan." Liu Yuetang called softly.
Fu Zhixing stared at her for a long time before speaking with difficulty, "How has Concubine Xi been doing in the palace these past two years?"
As soon as the words came out of his mouth, a bitter arc appeared on the corner of his mouth.
It was rumored throughout the palace that the Emperor doted on Concubine Xi, and that rare treasures, silks, and satins were continuously sent to Yaoyue Palace.
After Concubine Xi became pregnant with the royal heir, the emperor visited her almost every day.
At first he thought it was just a rumor.
After all, the emperor has three thousand beauties, so how could he possibly favor one concubine so much?
But now, seeing Liu Yuetang returning home in such a grand manner, not only was she given a gorgeous carriage, but she was also sent so many guards to protect her.
He actually believed it to some extent.
Liu Yuetang raised a mocking smile at the corner of her lips, "What does this have to do with Fu Xiuzhuan?"
Her light words were like a sharp knife stabbing Fu Zhixing's heart.
Mixed emotions for a while...
After all, Liu Yuetang used to be gentle and quiet, and her words were never so sharp.
There was still some good times between them...
It is so pure and unforgettable.
Seeing Liu Yuetang about to leave, Fu Zhixing hurriedly said, "Yuetang!"
He looked deeply into Liu Yuetang's calm eyes, and a plea like broken jade escaped from his throat: "Can you call me Brother Fu again like before?"
Hearing these three words, Liu Yuetang felt nauseous.
We just met when we were young, and I just called him Brother Fu a few times like the other sisters. Is it worthy of being brought up now?
She sneered, her eyes full of disgust: "Is Master Fu suffering from hysteria? He is talking nonsense."
She turned her head to the side, and the golden hairpin beside her cheek swayed, casting broken light and shadow on Fu Zhixing.
"Such a disgusting name, just hearing it makes my ears dirty. If Master Fu has such a habit, why not go home and let your wife call it to you slowly."
Fu Zhixing's face turned pale instantly and he lowered his head: "I... overstepped my bounds."
"You are not overstepping your bounds, but being presumptuous!" Liu Yuetang said in a cold and solemn tone.
"Master Fu, I will spare your life because you are my brother-in-law. If you continue to speak without restraint like this, you know how miserable your fate will be."
She raised her eyes and glanced at the guards in the distance.
The guards were too far away to hear the conversation between the two, but it made Fu Zhixing suddenly wake up.
Yes, if this matter falls into the ears of these guards, it will definitely be reported to the emperor.
By then, even if I am right, I won’t be able to explain myself.
Coveting the emperor's woman is a capital crime.
At this moment, he only hated that he had no power or status and could only watch his beloved fall into the arms of another person.
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