Chapter 87 Progress
You Yunv was stunned where she stood.
The palace maid whispered, "Young Master... do you want to get up?"
You Yunu clutched her dress tightly, veins surfacing on the back of her cold, white hands. "Didn't you understand what she meant? If you want her to let me go, I'll have to kneel here for two hours, and I'll have to declare to everyone that I did it willingly."
"But... even if you kneel down, Concubine Xi may not give you a good look."
You Yunv's eyes were red, and she gritted her teeth: "I'm not entirely afraid of her."
"I also want to show the six palaces, especially the emperor, that Concubine Xi is not a kind person. She is just like the other concubines, arrogant and narrow-minded because of her favor."
This road is close to the Imperial Garden, and there are endless people passing by, so it is inevitable that they will be ridiculed.
You Yunv raised her head and looked at the clear blue sky, her eyes gradually becoming hot.
Her pride and self-esteem were all trampled under Liu Yuetang's feet in order to survive and get to the top.
She was unwilling... She was unwilling.
The news that You Yu Nu knelt beside the imperial garden for two full hours quickly spread throughout the harem.
This matter also fell into Xiao Heng's ears.
He paused slightly as he held the brush, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "Not bad, there is progress. I will punish you now."
Zhou Defu was stunned and opened his eyes wide in shock.
This is the first time I have heard the emperor praise someone like this.
Not only did the punished person not receive any mercy, but the person who punished him was praised by the emperor.
He couldn't help but nod secretly.
This Concubine Xi is indeed capable.
At the end of October, the Queen held a chrysanthemum viewing banquet in the Weiyang Palace.
There are many varieties of chrysanthemums, and they are extremely rare.
The agarwood table has warm colors and full flower shapes.
The Lady of Shu is gentle, graceful and lively, with delicate petals.
Panlong Chang'e is shy and tender.
Goldenrod is golden in color, noble and gorgeous.
The concubines in the palace are as beautiful as red flying birds and green dancing birds, standing leisurely among the flowers, filling the garden with fragrance.
"Bai Jieyu, if you feel tired, please sit down and rest."
Concubine Bai was wearing a brocade dress with colorful flying butterflies, which made her look even more charming and beautiful.
She stroked her belly gently with her palm: "I am not that delicate. Women on the grassland can walk ten miles every day when they are pregnant. I am not tired at all."
The queen's beautiful eyes gently looked at her lower abdomen and asked softly, "Is the morning sickness serious?"
Bai Jieyu circled her hands on her flat belly twice, her eyes bright as stars: "I am very sensitive to smells, especially when I smell..."
Her eyes inadvertently fell on Concubine Yu.
"Especially when I smell the strong scent of perfume, it's even more disgusting."
As she spoke, she raised her handkerchief and fanned herself with it. "It's strange, the scent of flowers is quite pleasant to me, but the smell of incense and perfumed powder is not something I can bear at all."
Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Yu had the strongest fragrance, and most of the fragrance she used came from Yongchun County, the capital of fragrance.
A fierce look flashed in Yu Fei's eyes. She was wearing a bright red dress, like a blooming peony, and she was even more dazzling standing among the colorful chrysanthemums.
"Why come out if you can't smell it? Who in the palace doesn't use cosmetics? Is Concubine Bai here to enjoy the flowers or to spoil the fun?"
Bai Jieyu raised her chin slightly, her eyes and eyebrows revealing arrogance: "My legs are on my body, so it is my freedom. Why should I put myself in a difficult position to fulfill someone else's wish?"
"Or is it that if I don't come, Your Highness, you will be able to enjoy the flowers?"
Without waiting for Concubine Yu's reply, she raised her eyebrows and said, "With your personality, even if I weren't here, you wouldn't be able to stand this or that. It's impossible for you to enjoy the flowers."
All the concubines were shocked when they heard this.
In the past, only Mingpin dared to argue with Yufei. Who would have thought that someone so bold and fearless would come.
I saw that Concubine Yu's face changed drastically, her eyes were like sharp swords, she wanted to pierce a hole in Concubine Bai's face.
She immediately scolded him, "How dare you! You are just a concubine, yet you dare to take advantage of your pregnancy to commit crimes against your superiors."
Bai Jieyu was not afraid of her at all. She said quietly, "I am only speaking the truth. How have I offended you? Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
"Bai Jieyu!" The Queen's tone darkened slightly, and she looked at her solemnly: "Yu Fei is right. She is one of the four concubines, and she must not be rude or disrespectful."
"The Queen Mother will be back in a month. What will she be like if she sees you like this?"
Mingpin's eyes lit up, and her brows were raised with joy: "Aunt is finally coming back?"
Mingpin's grandfather was the Empress Dowager's uncle, so Mingpin could call the Empress Dowager "Aunt".
This is also her intentional way of showing off her identity.
The Queen nodded and said, "It's almost the New Year. Mother wants to return to the palace to celebrate the New Year this year. It will be more lively this way."
Concubine Yu forced a smile and said slowly, "I have been in the palace for several years, but I have rarely performed my filial duties before the Empress Dowager. Now that the Empress Dowager has returned, I will be able to serve her."
"I know you are all filial, but the Queen Mother prefers quietness. On the day she returns to the palace, you can just go with me to greet her. As for who the Queen Mother wants to see, I will make it known."
The concubines all responded, "Yes."
After the concubines left, Liu Yuetang and Su Nanqing walked side by side.
The October wind brings a touch of coolness.
Su Nanqing straightened her shawl and said, "I heard that the Queen Mother really dislikes Consort Zhao."
Liu Yuetang glanced around cautiously and whispered, "How did Sister know?"
"Next to Zhongcui Palace is Huayang Palace. Ling Yunu of Huayang Palace was a concubine in the royal palace. Although she rarely went out, she knew a lot."
"There's one more thing my sister probably doesn't know."
As she spoke, she leaned close to Liu Yuetang's ear and whispered softly, "It is said that the Queen Mother could not let go of Prince Rui's death, so she placed Prince Rui's spirit tablet in the Chongfu Division, and worshipped Buddha and chanted scriptures day and night."
Liu Yuetang unconsciously slowed down her pace. "So, is it true, as the harem says, that the Queen Mother is so cold to the Emperor because of Prince Rui?"
Su Nanqing nodded slightly: "I guess that should be the case. After all... Prince Rui died on the emperor's birthday."
"After Prince Rui died young, the Empress Dowager was completely devastated and depressed. She locked herself in the palace and refused to see anyone. The Emperor kowtowed outside the door, but the Empress Dowager remained indifferent. Empress Wenyi was heartbroken and took the Emperor into her care."
"That's why the Emperor got to know Concubine Zhao."
Liu Yuetang's eyes were blurry and distant, staring blankly ahead.
Since she was a child, she had heard that Empress Wen Yi was gentle and modest, virtuous and kind, and kind to everyone from the concubines to the royal heirs.
If Empress Wen Yi were still alive, Xiao Heng would have grown up under the love of his mother.
Come to think of it, her experiences are somewhat similar to Xiao Heng's.
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