Chapter 119 I want you to help me get rid of Concubine Rong
The cause of the incident was because of Cheng Jin.
Xu Jilin glared at Cheng Jin who was still sitting far away.
It was all because of her.
If it wasn't because Cheng Jin didn't follow Chu Chengye's wishes and sat next to him.
How could Xu Fenghui want to teach Cheng Jin a lesson from this incident.
Because Cheng Jin was favored, Chu Chengye especially trusted the officials of Cheng Yishou's faction, which ruined the plans made by Xu Fenghui.
Chu Chengye's current protective attitude towards Cheng Jin made Xu Jilin feel a sense of crisis like never before.
If things were allowed to develop as they are now, and Chu Chengye doted on Cheng Jin so much, everything would become out of their control.
Even Chu Chengye had always been hostile to them.
Then her plan to let Chu Huaian ascend the throne would fail.
Impossible.
Xu Jilin would not allow this to happen.
She had waited for so many years, planned for so many years, how could her plan be ruined by a Cheng Jin.
So Cheng Jin had to be eliminated.
Without Cheng Jin, Chu Chengye would not listen to Cheng Jin and become suspicious of them.
Xu Jilin stood up from her seat, stood beside Xu Fenghui, and spoke to Chu Chengye with a gentle and loving smile on her face.
"Emperor, listen to what I have to say."
Seeing that it was Xu Jilin, the cold expression on Chu Chengye's face disappeared, and he raised his eyes to listen to Xu Jilin.
"I heard it clearly and I understand why Chu Chengye is angry. Let me say something fair."
Xu Jilin angrily rebuked Xu Fenghui, "Duke Xu, the emperor's banquet today is such a happy thing. Are you too happy and drunk? That's why you lost your sense of propriety and spoke to the emperor and Concubine Rong like this."
Xu Fenghui immediately realized that Xu Jilin was holding the steps for him to step down, and he followed Xu Jilin's words.
"I did just return to Beijing to escort food and grass. I was so happy that I drank too much and said something wrong. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Chu Chengye glanced at him lightly, but did not say anything.
Xu Jilin continued, "This grain and grass arrived in Song on time. The soldiers on the border won the battle. Duke Xu was inevitably happy. That's why I made a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Xu Fenghui returned to the palace with his achievements this time. According to the rules, Chu Chengye should have rewarded Xu Fenghui.
But now Xu Fenghui has just returned to Beijing and caused such a thing. Let alone rewarding him, it is important to use this achievement to prevent Chu Chengye from blaming him.
Chu Chengye has always been clear about rewards and punishments. Xu Jilin said this to leave Xu Fenghui enough room for retreat.
Chu Chengye responded, "Duke Xu has indeed made great contributions in escorting the grain and grass this time."
Seeing Chu Chengye's response, Xu Jilin breathed a sigh of relief and said in a slow tone,
"Today is a happy day. It is not worth getting angry because of such a small matter."
Chu Chengye said, "What the queen mother said is very true."
Chu Chengye waved his hand, "Get up."
"Today is the celebration banquet I held for you. You are all heroes, but now you are all kneeling on the ground. People who don't know will think that I am a tyrant and unreasonable."
Everyone said in unison, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
They have seen the emperor's moody appearance in the legend.
Just now, he looked like he was going to drag them all out and chop them off, but now he said they were heroes.
The attitude changed so fast.
Everyone made up their minds secretly. It is said that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger. Now they have really seen it. If they really work in the capital, they will not have their own heads on their heads and will always be on guard against Chu Chengye taking their lives.
The price of this glory and wealth is too high. It is better for them to live a peaceful life in a small place.
Xu Jilin was relieved when she saw Chu Chengye's change of attitude, and a sincere expression appeared on her face.
Xu Jilin glanced at Cheng Jin again.
It was all because of her.
Xu Jilin smiled faintly, "Rong Guifei just said that she was not feeling well, why didn't anyone call the imperial physician? How do the servants around her do their work? Do they just ignore Rong Guifei's words?"
When Cheng Jin heard Xu Jilin calling her, her scalp tingled and her back broke out in a cold sweat.
She had just seen that Xu Fenghui disliked her, so he deliberately said those words to insult her and to intimidate her. Chu Chengye blocked it for her, and she finally got through it. Now Xu Jilin mentioned her again.
What was supposed to come was still supposed to come.
Cheng Jin could only bite the bullet and stand up.
"Replying to the Queen Mother, I am indeed feeling unwell, but it's nothing serious. I'll just go and have a rest."
Xu Jilin completely refused and walked towards Cheng Jin.
Every time Xu Jilin took a step towards Cheng Jin, Cheng Jin felt her heart beat faster.
But at this moment, she couldn't hide and met Xu Jilin's gaze.
Xu Jilin pretended to care about her and touched Cheng Jin's hand, "How can that be?"
"How can Concubine Rong not take her body seriously?"
"The emperor loves you so much, and I like you too. If you feel unwell, just call the imperial physician. Don't let the emperor and I worry."
Cheng Jin pulled up the corners of her mouth and smiled at Xu Jilin.
"Thank you, Queen Mother. I will remember that."
Xu Jilin nodded with satisfaction, and then waved for someone to call the imperial physician.
"Go to the Imperial Hospital and find Doctor Su. He has the longest experience and the best medical skills. When I feel unwell, Doctor Su can see me and I will feel better. Let Doctor Su see you, and I will feel relieved."
Cheng Jin nodded obediently. She saw Qu Wanxin looking at her with a mocking smile.
You pretended, but you failed.
Xu Jilin immediately asked someone to send Cheng Jin to rest. After Cheng Jin left, she saw that the palace was peaceful, so she gave Xu Fenghui a look.
[Don't show off today.]
Xu Fenghui nodded at Xu Jilin imperceptibly.
Compared to Xu Fenghui, Chu Huaian was much more obedient. He remembered his duty as a minister and didn't say a word in front of Chu Chengye.
The more you talk, the more mistakes you make.
It's better to keep everything in your heart and say it out when things are really successful, so as to give others a "surprise".
Xu Jilin didn't stay in the palace for long, and then she made an excuse to return to the palace.
After leaving the palace, Xu Jilin waited for the only way to get here from the Imperial Hospital.
After a while, Xu Jilin saw Su Shen walking towards this side with a medicine box. When
Su Shen saw Xu Jilin, he was surprised at first, and then saluted Xu Jilin respectfully.
"I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."
Xu Jilin smiled at Su Shen and said, "I have known you for so many years, there is no need to be so formal."
Su Shen stood up and said, "I dare not overstep the boundaries."
Xu Jilin deliberately lowered his voice and said, "Su Shen, how many years have you known me?"
"I have known the Empress Dowager before she entered the palace, at least thirty years ago."
Xu Jilin nodded, "I have known you for so many years, I should have said thank you a long time ago. After I entered the palace, you helped me gain a foothold in this palace and raised An'er. I am afraid that I will never be able to repay your kindness in this lifetime."
Su Shen said: "These are my duties, and I am willing to do them."
Xu Jilin was silent for a while, and looked at Su Shen seriously.
"This time, I have something to ask of you."
Su Shen looked up and met Xu Jilin's eyes.
"I want you to help me get rid of Concubine Rong."