Chapter 214: Rely on Me More
Liu Yuetang was about to stand up, but was held down by Xiao Heng: "I don't mean to blame you."
"Tell me, have you known about the Qi family's corruption from the beginning?"
If it was Xia Huai who came alone to accuse the Qi family of bribery today, it would be understandable.
But it was Xia Huai and Liu Ming who came together.
He began to have some doubts in his heart. Was it that Liu Ming and Xia Huai were unable to reconcile privately, or was it that Liu Yuetang asked Liu Ming to do so?
And Liu Yuetang's current reaction must be related to her.
Seeing that Xiao Heng only asked whether he had known about Qi's bribery, it seemed that he was not aware of other things.
Then, Liu Yuetang lowered her eyes and whispered, "Yes, I became suspicious the last time I returned home."
"So, after learning of this, you asked your father and the Minister of Personnel to report to me the crimes committed by the Qi family?"
Liu Yuetang nodded gently, her fingertips on Xiao Heng's palm suddenly tensed, her voice trembling with a broken tone: "Yes."
"The concubines cannot interfere in government affairs. I am guilty."
Xiao Heng's tone darkened slightly: "Is your fault just that you can't interfere in politics?"
Liu Yuetang's heart suddenly tightened, she understood that Xiao Heng's words had another deeper meaning.
Could it be that he knew about other things that he was secretly planning?
No, it shouldn't be possible.
If he knew, Xiao Heng would not have said that he was the one who asked Liu Ming and the Minister of Personnel to report the crimes committed by Qi.
Instead, I would ask myself whether all this was designed by myself.
If he really blamed himself, he would not have given himself enough face in front of his father, Qi and others just now.
Men hate deception and betrayal the most.
Then... he must be blaming me for hiding this from him.
Thinking of this, Liu Yuetang raised her watery almond-shaped eyes and said softly, "Your Majesty, I shouldn't have concealed this."
Seeing her so timid, Xiao Heng's heart softened, but he said coldly: "So you also know where you are wrong."
"Liu Yuetang, I don't like women who deceive me. I've said before that I'm not only a lord, but also a husband. You can rely on me. If you don't want the Qi family mother and daughter to live, I will make sure they can't survive."
As he spoke, he put his arm around her waist and said, "You've been dealing with everything alone these years, trying to solve everything on your own. Aren't you tired?"
His bony palm was so hot that Liu Yuetang froze all over.
This was the first time someone asked her if she was tired.
It seemed that she had been accustomed to living without support since she was a child.
Who else can she rely on?
If he couldn't even rely on his own father, how could he rely on this emperor who had three thousand beauties?
To the emperor, women are just chess pieces that can be discarded at will.
She can be relied on for a while, but not for a lifetime.
Xiao Heng, ah Xiao Heng, you are the emperor, so I can never regard you as my husband.
Seeing Liu Yuetang staring at him blankly without saying a word, with only sadness in her eyes, Xiao Heng thought that he had frightened her with his harsh tone, so he raised his hand and rubbed her shoulder: "Okay, I'm not blaming you, I'm just angry that you don't trust me."
Liu Yuetang clutched his clothes with her fingertips, buried her head in his chest and said softly, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't trust you."
"I am just used to carrying everything on my own. Your Majesty, you are not only my husband, but also the husband of all the women in the six palaces, and the support of all women. I dare not ask for too much, let alone demand too much."
Xiao Heng felt very distressed when he heard this. He hugged Liu Yuetang tightly and whispered, "Miaomiao, in my heart, you are different from others. You can rely on me more and ask for more."
"Really?" Hope floated in Liu Yuetang's eyes, and her cherry-red lips trembled slightly.
Xiao Heng smiled faintly: "When have I ever lied to Miaomiao?"
Liu Yuetang smiled brightly, lowered her head and buried it sweetly in his chest.
When did you ever lie to Miaomiao?
Xiao Heng, don’t you dislike women asking for too much?
Imperial Household Department.
Liu Zheng went to collect her share as per custom. When Eunuch Wu from the Imperial Household Department saw her coming, he quickly stepped forward with a smile and said, "Miss Liu Zheng, you're here. It's just in time. The green cuttlefish that Concubine Xi has been longing for has arrived. I just gave one to the Empress Dowager and the Empress, and I'm keeping another one for Concubine Xi."
Liu Zheng's eyes lit up: "That's great, our queen has mentioned it several times."
The last time she ate this fish was when she was just pregnant. Liu Yuetang ate a lot of it in one go. Later, she wanted to eat more from the Imperial Household Department but it was out of stock.
This fish comes from the Rong Kingdom and is very rare, so it is very hard to find.
Liu Zheng was also fortunate enough to taste a piece of fish. The fish was indeed different from ordinary ones, and the texture was very delicate and tender.
"Eunuch Wu, you forgot that our Concubine Zhao also likes to eat green cuttlefish."
As soon as Liu Zheng finished speaking, the voice of Madam Kong came from behind.
Seeing that it was yet another palace maid he couldn't afford to offend, Eunuch Wu smiled and nodded, "Madam Kong, I know that Concubine Zhao likes to eat this fish, but there's only one left. If Miss Liu Zheng takes it, there won't be any left."
Madam Kong's face turned cold. "But I have already told Eunuch Wu that if we find any blue cuttlefish, we should send one to Yaohua Palace. Doesn't Eunuch Wu take Concubine Zhao's words to heart?"
When Eunuch Wu heard this, his face tensed and he quickly said with a smile, "Madam Kong, please calm down. I dare not do that."
"But Concubine Xi also wants one. Why don't you discuss with Miss Liu Zheng to decide which master to give the fish to?"
He didn't dare to interfere in this matter, because the one person was the favored Concubine Zhao.
One is Concubine Xi, who is pregnant with the emperor's heir and is very favored.
Both of them are people he cannot afford to offend.
During the conversation, the young eunuch had already brought out the fish, but Liu Zheng took the lead and grabbed the fish.
Then she bowed slightly to Madam Kong and said, "This time, I will go first. Green cuttlefish is very nutritious for fetuses and pregnant women. Madam Kong, please let me go this time."
After she finished speaking, she nodded and walked away.
Seeing this, Cuilan, the palace maid standing nearby, chuckled softly, "It's different now that she's pregnant with the emperor's heir. Even Concubine Zhao has to give in to Concubine Xi, and even the palace maids around her dare to be so arrogant to you, Madam."
The head nanny was of the third rank, while Liu Zheng was only a personal maid of the sixth rank, and she considered herself the head nanny.
Cuilan's words undoubtedly aroused the dissatisfaction and anger in Kong Ma's heart.
When has Concubine Zhao ever failed to get what she wanted?
Not to mention a fish, no one can even take away the emperor's heart.
She stared at Liu Zheng's back and shouted coldly, "Stop!"
Liu Zheng turned around and saw Madam Kong approaching with a fierce look on her face. "How dare you steal Concubine Zhao's things? Who gave you the courage?"
After saying that, she raised her hand and was about to snatch the fish from Liu Zheng's hand.
Liu Zheng quickly protected the fish behind her back, not afraid of Madam Kong at all. She looked up and said, "Our queen is pregnant with the emperor's heir..."
There was a "pop" sound.
Madam Kong slapped Liu Zheng across the face, angrily saying, "This slap is for your disrespect for your superiors, your rude words, and your arrogant attitude towards others just because you rely on your master."
"Our Concubine Zhao has always been generous. This fish will be given to your Concubine Xi to eat."
After saying this, Madam Kong sneered, flicked her sleeves and turned away.
Liu Zheng glared at Madam Kong's back angrily, wishing she could go up and slap her in the face.
But when he thought of Liu Yuetang, he didn't want to make things worse and embarrass her. He bit his lower lip tightly, swallowing back his anger and grievance.
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