Since listening to Zhen Changzai's advice, Wei Shuyi did not continue to indulge in personal grief, but ate his meals honestly and tried to pass the time by reading and painting. Everything seemed to have returned to the way it was before.
Except that, the emperor was no longer seen.
Wen Yu watched her become more energetic day by day. Although she still didn't talk much and occasionally lost in thought when chatting with Concubine Xin, it was still much better than being stuck in the room and thinking, so he felt relieved.
That day, they went to the Imperial Garden together to appreciate the lotus.
Wei Shuyi saw the entire lotus pond with his own eyes and couldn't help but smile: "That's great! I hope... Zhaohua has also passed the reincarnation path and is born into a good family."
"Of course! The little princess came to the human world to enjoy happiness. After she survives her trials and tribulations, countless blessings will naturally be waiting for her!"
Jing Ning's words were as sweet as honey, which made her feel even more relieved.
However, someone came to spoil the fun.
"Huh? Isn't this a poppy?"
Wei Shuyi turned around and bowed, "Greetings, Lady Xu."
"I heard that after your daughter's death, you locked yourself up in Sangyu Pavilion, never leaving the house. What brings you to the Imperial Garden today?"
The other party spoke harshly and didn't even avoid that word, making it clear that he was trying to hurt her!
Wen Yu frowned and stood in front of her, saying, "Xu Xiaoshi, although the mourning period has passed, if the emperor hears of your outspokenness, what do you think he will do?"
"Your Majesty?" Concubine Xu was unconcerned. "The Emperor went to the Hall of Eternal Life to serve Him just two days ago, and he was in a good mood! Besides, one must always look forward to the future. It's not like His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is gone, so why should Your Majesty be so depressed for so long?"
"You! Master Xu, do you know what you are saying? Such outrageous words..."
"Of course I know what I'm talking about. If you, a palace maid, feel that this is outrageous, you can tell the emperor directly. I also want to see who the emperor will side with when the time comes. Will he trust a palace maid of a disgraced concubine? Or will he trust me? I'm afraid he'll bring about another self-humiliation, a repeat of the excitement of that day in the mourning hall!"
Wei Shuyi took in the gloating expression on Concubine Xu's face and slowly walked out from behind Wen Yu. "I've never offended you before. I wonder why Miss Xu has to make things so difficult for me and humiliate the people in my palace?"
"No reason, it depends on my mood."
"Feeling?"
"That's right!" Concubine Xu pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes and eyebrows full of charm. "I came here to enjoy the scenery, and suddenly encountered a group of unlucky people. I'm in a bad mood, so it's inevitable that I have to say a few more words. Concubine Yu, you won't be angry, right?"
"Not really."
"That's right! I knew it. Lady Yu Meiren is very generous and will definitely not hold it against my sister! The sun is too strong outside, so you should go back to Sang Yuxuan to recuperate as soon as possible. Who knows, you might be lucky enough to get pregnant with a princess one day, and it might be Zhao Hua's reincarnation..."
Wei Shuyi stepped forward and grabbed her neck!
The long armor had sunk into the white skin, slowly leaving blood marks, but it did not let go!
"I'm warning you, don't joke about my daughter! You can do whatever you want to me, I'll accept it. But if you dare to slander my daughter, even if you are the queen, I will lose control and kill you!"
Concubine Xu's face turned pale. She barely broke free with the help of her maid, covering her throat and coughing uncontrollably.
"What are you doing?"
Concubine Jin also came out from behind the flowers and asked them loudly.
This was the first time Wei Shuyi had seen her since that day. She was in high spirits and in the emperor's favor, even more so than before.
"Your Highness, Concubine Yu has gone mad! I came over to say a few words out of kindness, and she suddenly attacked me. Look!"
Imperial Concubine Jin glanced at Lady Xu's neck, her face filled with worry. "How could you hit her so hard? Send the imperial physician to take a look! The Emperor loves to watch my sister dance. If she had such obvious injuries, it would be troublesome."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty! But if you continue to let her go crazy like this, I'm afraid it will bring disaster to the other sisters..."
Concubine Jin nodded seriously and walked in front of Wei Shuyi——
"Plum Blossom Yu, last time you spoke disrespectfully to me in front of everyone and even attacked me. I, mindful of your pain, pleaded with the Emperor, saving your honor and demoting you to a lower rank as a warning to you to constantly reflect on yourself and never make the same mistake again. But what about you? What did you do?"
"Is your Majesty relying on partiality to judge cases?" She knelt on the ground. "If that's the case, no matter how many reasons I have, it's meaningless. Your Majesty will use whatever punishment you wish."
"Alas...you! You're still so stubborn! Just kneel beside the lotus pond and return to the palace at dinner time. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I understand."
"Your Majesty, Miss Yu has recently been willing to eat on time, and her spirits have improved a lot. Plus, the Selected Consort Xin from Jiaofeng Palace comes to visit from time to time. She's lively and always brings a lot of interesting stories. From what I've heard from a distance, Sangyu Pavilion is quite lively."
Xie Yanci was reviewing memorials and asked without looking up, "I heard that Zhen Changzai sent someone to deliver ice?"
"Yes, the Imperial Household Department... flattering the powerful and bullying the weak is a common occurrence." Chu Mu complained softly, "It's just that they misunderstood me this time and actually dared to embarrass Miss Yu."
"I remember that she is most afraid of heat. If she sweats a little at night, she will toss and turn and sleep restlessly. Zhen Changzai is a quiet and kind-hearted person. I will ask Yang Mingrui to distribute more ice to Yonghe Palace later. What belongs to her will not be reduced!"
Chu Mu mentioned some villains again, hinting at something: "Then, the Imperial Household Department... is the Emperor going to leave it alone?"
"With just a few of them, they can't accomplish anything. The reason they dare to do this so brazenly is because they are instigated by the people behind them. I will support them for a while, and when the deed is accomplished, I will settle the score with them!"
"Yes, Your Majesty is wise. I was overthinking it."
As the two were talking, Eunuch Yang ran in hurriedly.
He gripped the whisk tightly and reported to Xie Yanci carefully: "Your Majesty, there's an accident in the Imperial Garden."
"What is it?"
"My servants reported that Concubine Yu attacked Concubine Xu again, strangling her neck until it bled. Concubine Jin happened to pass by and punished Concubine Yu by making her kneel beside the lotus pond..."
The emperor immediately threw down his pen: "Kneel down?!"
"Yes, yes!" Eunuch Yang emphasized tentatively, "It is said that we can only return to the palace after dinner. I wonder if Concubine Yu can withstand it?"
It's her again!
I knew that if I went there at this time, I would fail.
But his body had already reacted, so he had to go!
"Your Majesty, what are you doing..."
"The Imperial Garden."
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