Chapter 21 Slap
After knowing that the sneaky eunuch was a member of the imperial court, the palace servants in Jinxiu Pavilion became even more cautious, fearing that they would say or do something wrong and be noticed by the eunuch.
The night deepens and the moon hides behind the treetops.
Liu Yuetang stepped into the bathtub. The steam was like a blooming white lotus, so pure that it was intoxicating.
"My lady, your skin is like silk, smooth and lustrous. Even a woman would be captivated by it if she saw it."
Liu Zheng joked while helping Liu Yuetang bathe.
Liu Yuetang raised her arm, and a light drop of water slid down from her fingertips, like a crystal pearl falling into the palm of her hand.
In the past few months, she has indeed taken good care of her body and face.
The skin all over her body is as white as jade and as delicate as a baby's. Every inch of her skin gives people a nearly perfect touch and enjoyment.
After bathing, Liu Zheng took out another small jade bottle.
Liu Yuetang picked up the ointment with a silver stick, and then gently applied it to the center of the jade plate and private parts.
Liu Zheng couldn't move her eyes away. "This medicine Madam Bai gave me is truly miraculous. The more I use it, the more pink and tender my lady's skin becomes. She's even more tender than the first blossoms on a peach tree."
Liu Yuetang smiled faintly and looked at the jade box.
"It's a pity that this medicine is almost gone, and the secret water for bathing is also almost gone. We have to move on to the next step faster."
Liu Yuetang was silent for a long time.
"I heard that the palace has received a number of rare orchid species as tribute. Has the Empress ordered the concubines to go and enjoy the flowers together tomorrow?"
"That's right. I just heard Lady Jiang urging the Ministry of Internal Affairs to hurry up and make her new clothes."
Liu Yuetang stared blankly at the water drops sliding down her hair, then reached out to catch the water drops in her palm.
He smiled leisurely: "Jiang Cairen, you have been proud for long enough."
The next day, not long after Liu Yuetang went out with her zheng, it started to drizzle.
The two of them quickly found a place to sit down under the rain.
Seeing Liu Yuetang's carefully applied makeup wiped clean with a handkerchief, Liu Zheng frowned and said, "The young lady finally decided to dress up, but it started to rain lightly today."
Liu Yuetang was not in a hurry at all. She reached out to catch the raindrops falling from the eaves.
"This rain might just be the icing on the cake."
As soon as the words fell, a gorgeous figure came into view.
Liu Yuetang withdrew her hand from the rain, with a slight smile on her lips.
The climbing stone is here.
The rain was getting heavier, and Jiang Cairen was supported by a palace maid. Although she held an umbrella, her shoes and skirt were wet.
She said angrily, "Damn the rain! It ruined my makeup."
You Cairen covered her face and said, "Once we are conferred a sedan chair and have it, we won't have to walk in the rain anymore."
"Sisters, let's go to the pavilion in front to take shelter from the rain." Ji Baolin pointed to the pavilion where Liu Yuetang was.
Several people hurried away. When they got closer, Jiang Cairen realized that Liu Yuetang was also there. He frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"
You Cairen brushed off her silk in disgust: "What bad luck! I see you everywhere."
Liu Yuetang was not annoyed. Instead, she politely bowed and said, "I pay my respects to the three sisters."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cairen's face darkened and she scolded, "Who is your sister? Don't you understand your own status? How dare you call me sister?"
Liu Yuetang pursed her lips and said softly, "I know, Jiang Cairen, you don't like me. So I won't be an eyesore here anymore. I'll take my leave."
Go ahead and say it. She bowed and stood up to leave, but accidentally stepped on You Cairen's skirt.
You Cairen immediately became furious and pushed Liu Yuetang away. Liu Yuetang slipped and fell onto a stone bench beside her.
"Young Master..."
Liu Zheng hurriedly helped Liu Yuetang up, but found that the skin on Liu Yuetang's wrist had been scratched by the stone table, and blood was gradually oozing out.
He immediately said anxiously: "Master, you are injured."
Ji Baolin glanced at Liu Yuetang's wrist and said in a sharp and assertive voice, "Injured? Even if you cut off your entire hand, it wouldn't be enough to compensate for Sister You's dress."
"You know, this is the Yuehua Brocade that the Empress personally appreciated."
Jiang Cairen sneered, "With her status, how could she know the preciousness of Yuehua Jin?"
Ji Baolin took You Cairen's wrist and said softly, "Sister You, I think she did it on purpose. You must not let her go."
You Cairen straightened his clothes and cast a sharp gaze on Liu Yuetang's bright face: "Ms. Liu Yu, you have repeatedly disrespected your superiors, you really deserve to be punished!"
As she spoke, she pointed outside the pavilion and said, "Go, kneel before me for two hours."
A higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking official, so Liu Yuetang had no choice but to obey.
Seeing her kneeling obediently in the rain, You Cairen felt a little relieved.
Ji Baolin stroked his slightly moist hair, his every frown and smile full of pride.
She said, "Sister Jiang, why don't you ask the Emperor for permission to move to my palace? I feel annoyed and unhappy just looking at Liu Yunu's face. It's hard for you to have to see her every day."
Jiang Cairen sighed, "I do want to, but the Emperor hasn't summoned me to his bed for a long time, and he didn't even accept the snacks I sent him yesterday."
After saying this, You Cairen also looked a little sad: "Alas, I haven't seen the emperor for a long time."
Just when several people were frowning, Ji Baolin noticed that Liu Yuetang had a sneer on his face.
She immediately tilted her head and asked, "What are you laughing at?"
"I don't have it." Liu Yuetang shook her head weakly.
Jiang Cairen's eyes danced with anger as he strode towards Liu Yuetang: "I'll make you laugh!"
"I'll smash your mouth and see how you can laugh!" She raised her hands high.
Before the fight started, a voice sounded, "The Emperor has arrived!"
Everyone was shocked, and Jiang Cairen quickly withdrew his hand from the air and knelt down.
You Cairen and Ji Baolin's maids hurriedly walked into the rain holding umbrellas for them.
Everyone saluted: "The concubine pays homage to the emperor."
Xiao Heng saw Liu Yuetang kneeling in the rain at a glance.
Her dress was soaked through, and she was as fragile as a hibiscus flower hit by rain, shaky and ready to fall if bent.
He withdrew his gaze and placed it on the other three people, with a hint of disgust in his eyes.
"What are you doing?"
His tone was neither cold nor indifferent, and one could not hear his emotion.
Jiang Cairen said in a gentle voice, "Your Majesty, Miss Liu has repeatedly disrespected me, Sister You, and Sister Ji, so I taught her a lesson."
"Oh?" Xiao Heng raised his eyelids: "How dare she, a mere imperial concubine, be so presumptuous?"
You Cairen looked up at Xiao Heng and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, Miss Liu is very presumptuous and doesn't take me seriously at all."
"My beloved concubines have been wronged." Xiao Heng glanced at everyone and spoke in a gentle tone.
Hearing the word "beloved concubine", Cairen Jiang and Cairen You looked happy, knowing that the emperor was protecting them.
Only Ji Baolin felt something was wrong and clutched the handkerchief in his hand nervously.
Jiang Cairen's cheeks were slightly dimpled, and her voice became sweeter: "Your Majesty is on my side, I will not feel wronged."
"Then how do my beloved concubines plan to punish such a presumptuous person?" Xiao Heng seemed very interested, but there was a hint of dark solemnity in his eyes.
"I plan to slap Liu Yu Nu ten times as a small punishment but a big warning." Jiang Cairen blurted out.
Xiao Heng said, "That's too light a slap. I think your rank should be demoted one level."
The corners of You Cairen's mouth couldn't help but rise, "Yes, Your Majesty is wise, and I will obey Your Majesty."
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