Chapter 45 Punishment
That night, Xiao Heng turned over Su Nanqing's sign.
On the second day, waves of rewards were delivered to the Yufu Hall in Zhongcui Palace.
"Look, my lady! This satin is so fine and soft, and the color is so bright."
Su Nanqing looked up and saw that it was brocade, its color was bright and brilliant, as dazzling as clouds.
"This color suits Tang'er very well. Pick out a few more pieces that look exquisite and bring them along to Yaoyue Palace."
Taxue happily agreed and packed up the jewelry and silk neatly.
Su Nanqing had just stood up when she suddenly thought of something. She looked at the silk behind her and said, "Forget it. I'll just take these things first and give them to Tang'er later."
"Why?" Taxue was puzzled.
Su Nanqing said slowly, "No woman in the world is willing to push her husband away with her own hands. Although Tang'er didn't say it, she must be feeling a little bitter in her heart. I'm afraid sending these things will make her feel even worse."
Taxue immediately understood: "My lord, you are right. You are very thoughtful."
Su Nanqing lowered her head and lovingly stroked the bracelet Liu Yuetang had given her on her wrist.
Since she was born, no one has cared about her except her aunt.
And Liu Yuetang saved herself from danger time and time again.
She had to be more careful, otherwise she was afraid that she would end up alone in this deep palace.
The two chatted in Jinxiu Pavilion for a whole morning before Su Nanqing returned to the palace with Taxue.
The next afternoon.
Xiao Heng sat by the window with his eyes closed, resting, a book lazily in his hands.
Wisps of agarwood from the gilded dragon-patterned incense burner overflowed and lingered in the inner hall.
Zhou Defu walked in from outside and saw that Xiao Heng was not asleep. Then he whispered, "Your Majesty, Lady Liu just delivered a letter."
letter?
Xiao Heng opened his eyes in surprise.
This woman couldn't sit still and took the initiative to ask for favor?
He raised his hand.
Zhou Defu hurriedly presented the letter.
Among the concubines, some received interesting toys and some received food as gifts, but this was the first time someone sent a letter.
He opened the envelope out of curiosity.
Two lines of running script come into view:
Just because of your one glance back, I think of you day and night.
Xiao Heng curled his lips: "Where is Liu Cairen?"
"Lady Liu handed the letter to me and left. Your Majesty, please send someone to call her back."
As soon as he finished speaking, the faint smile on Xiao Heng's lips froze slightly.
After a moment, he waved his hand.
"Forget it, let's have dinner at Jinxiu Pavilion."
"By the way, bring out the purple jade bracelet that was presented as tribute a few days ago."
Zhou Defu knew in his heart that the emperor was definitely going to give this bracelet as a reward to Concubine Liu.
The emperor hasn't been to Jinxiu Pavilion for some time, so he must relax tonight.
On the other side, Liu Yuetang passed by Yuyin Pavilion carrying a Liuzheng.
A burst of women's laughter came into my ears.
Liu Zheng looked up and said, "My lady, it seems that Concubine Mi, Lady Ye, You Baolin, and Lady Ji are listening to the opera."
Seeing this, Liu Yuetang was about to leave, but she never expected that You Baolin saw her and said something to Mi Fei, who turned her head and looked at her.
In this way, Liu Yuetang had no reason to leave.
She tidied her appearance and walked up to the group of people.
"I pay my respects to Concubine Mi and Lady Ye."
Seeing this, You Baolin stood up and bowed perfunctorily to Liu Yuetang.
"Where did Lady Liu come from?" Mi Fei raised her eyelids slightly and glanced at Liu Yuetang.
Liu Yuetang's eyes turned wisely, "Replying to Her Majesty Mi Fei, I have just been strolling around the Imperial Gardens and was about to return to the palace. I did not intend to disturb your pleasure. I beg for your forgiveness."
Seeing Liu Yuetang, who was so arrogant a few days ago, become so servile now, You Baolin felt very happy.
She raised her lips and smiled: "Talented Lady Liu no longer has to serve the Emperor, so she has the leisure to stroll around the Imperial Garden."
Concubine Ye sneered, "Yes, when Concubine Liu was in the emperor's bedchamber, we couldn't even see the emperor once."
Concubine Ye was originally the most favored among the new concubines. After Liu Yuetang became favored, the emperor's favor towards her became less and less.
Now when he saw Liu Yuetang, he naturally felt disgust and hatred.
"However, Lady Liu hasn't seen the emperor for a long time, right?" You Baolin raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of gloating.
Liu Yuetang pursed her lips slightly and said, "The Emperor is very busy with state affairs. As concubines, it is normal for us not to see him."
"It's impossible that You Baolin hasn't seen the emperor for a long time, right?"
Liu Yuetang looked at You Baolin with a smile, her eyes full of mockery.
Upon hearing this, You Baolin's face darkened slightly. She turned to Concubine Mi and said, "Cousin, you saw it. She is so rude in front of you. When you are not around, she might punish me again."
As she spoke, she picked up her handkerchief and sobbed.
Only then did Liu Yuetang realize that Concubine Mi was actually You Baolin's cousin.
I've never heard anyone mention it before.
Mi Fei gave You Baolin a cold look. You Baolin quickly realized that he had said the wrong thing and bit his lip.
Concubine Mi restrained her expression slightly and said seriously, "I heard that you are very good at playing chess?"
Liu Yuetang: "I only know a little bit."
Mi Fei knocked lightly on the table with her jade hand, "Come up and pour tea for me."
"yes."
Liu Yuetang stood up and walked forward as she was told. Looking at the teacup in front of her, she knew that it was not as simple as pouring tea.
Mi Fei looked at the hand that Liu Yuetang stretched out. The joints were distinct, smooth as sheep fat, and spotlessly white. She couldn't help but frown.
They are all vixens!
Thinking of this, she deliberately bumped into Liu Yuetang's wrist while trying to get the oranges.
The water in the teacup immediately spilled out and splashed onto Mi Fei's brocade skirt.
Concubine Mi suddenly became angry and shouted, "My skirt."
The palace maid beside her quickly took out a clean handkerchief and wiped Concubine Mi's wounds.
Liu Yuetang quickly leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I didn't notice you..."
Before Liu Yuetang could finish her words, Mi Fei raised her hand and slapped her in the face.
There was a loud and crisp "pop" sound.
Lady Ye, You Baolin, and Ji Yunv who were present were also startled, but then they were secretly delighted as they watched this wonderful show.
"You still have an excuse for doing something wrong? Who gave you the guts to argue in front of me?"
You Baolin raised her eyes slightly, but her words were full of grievance: "Your Majesty, you don't know, it was her clever words that tricked the emperor into believing her slander last time and demoting me to Baolin."
When this matter was mentioned, You Baolin became even more angry.
Concubine Ye covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled sweetly: "Now that the Emperor is no longer there to protect her, you see she doesn't dare to act so arrogantly anymore."
As she spoke, she looked directly at Concubine Mi and said, "Your Majesty, you can't let her off easily this time."
You Baolin also agreed and said, "Yes, cousin, the concubines are all afraid of Concubine Yu. You must know that you are the most honorable concubine in the harem besides the Queen. If you don't establish your authority now, it will only make the concubines feel that Concubine Yu is suppressing you."
Mi Fei was silent for a moment and felt that what he said made sense.
She gave birth to the eldest son, who was second only to the emperor.
But Concubine Yu relied on her father's power to act arrogantly and unscrupulously in the harem.
If she doesn't establish her authority, the concubines in the harem might still think that Concubine Yu is the leader of the four concubines.
She looked at Liu Yuetang fiercely and said coldly, "Go kneel outside and don't get up without my order."
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