Chapter 46 Entrusted with an important
task Concubine Shu handed the exquisite food box in her arms to Mi Chun beside her, frowning and saying, "The emperor's order, I will certainly not stop it, but I don't know what happened that caused such a large search of Guangling Palace."
As she spoke, she came down from the steps and stood aside.
Although she asked questions verbally, she did not interfere with the work of the Yulin Army. This attitude and behavior is much better than those concubines in the harem who relied on the emperor's favor to embarrass others. As
a result, Wei Xin was also willing to talk to her a few more words.
"Something extremely treasonous was found in the Qiankun Palace. The Emperor ordered a search of all palaces, not just the Guangling Palace, but also the Cold Palace."
Concubine Shu pretended to be surprised and covered her lips, saying in panic: "Things extremely treasonous? Where is the Emperor now? I'll go and see."
The fear and worry in her eyes were beyond words. Everyone present could see that Concubine Shu loved the Emperor deeply and their friendship was very strong.
Wei Xin was even more happy for the Emperor, and was glad that the Emperor had such a concubine who was devoted to him wholeheartedly.
He nodded and saluted: "The Emperor is now in the Qiankun Palace."
Concubine Shu nodded: "Madame Chen, you stay and cooperate with General Wei. Mi Chun, take the soothing soup for the Emperor, I'll go and see the Emperor."
As she said that, she lifted her legs and left the Guangling Palace.
She looked anxious and nervous, as if she was afraid that if she walked too slowly, she would miss a glimpse of the emperor.
Wei Xin was surprised.
Other concubines would cry and make a fuss if they encountered a large-scale palace search.
But this concubine was different. Not only did she allow them to search openly, she even walked away directly.
"General Wei?" Nanny Chen at the side saw that Wei Xin had not moved and asked.
Wei Xin came back to his senses, lowered his eyes and said solemnly: "Search!"
"Yes!"
Although he was shocked, he was someone close to the emperor, the commander-in-chief of the Yulin Army, so he naturally did things in a comprehensive manner.
Nanny Chen was frightened by Wei Xin's momentum and took two steps back.
Wei Xin frowned and added: "Don't destroy any objects in Guangling Palace, big or small. Hide your swords for me, don't scare Concubine Shu and the princess."
"Yes!"
Nanny Chen looked at Wei Xin meaningfully.
How could she not know when the queen had a good relationship with this General Wei? He
searched the palace extensively, but took such good care of Guangling Palace.
He knew that the queen and the princess were not in the palace, but he still said that they were not allowed to scare the queen and the princess. It was obviously not because he was afraid of scaring the master, but because he was afraid of scaring the servants in Guangling Palace.
On the other hand, what he meant was that Guangling Palace could be searched casually.
The queen was really amazing to receive such trust and entrustment from the commander of the Yulin Army.
When Concubine Shu arrived at Qiankun Palace, the concubines were already standing in the yard.
Concubine Xian stood at the front, with an unclear expression and cold eyes, and she said nothing.
Emperor Qingling was sitting in the middle. When he saw Concubine Shu coming, his wrinkled brows relaxed and he stood up to greet her.
"Why are you here? Why don't you sleep a little longer?"
His tender voice, even holding Concubine Shu's hand, made everyone present envious.
Concubine Shu knelt down under his hand and saluted, saying softly: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May the emperor be blessed with good health."
Under the eyes of all the concubines, Emperor Qingling did not draw hatred for her, but let her finish the salute before pulling her up, secretly stroking the palm of her hand.
His voice was magnetic and deep: "I have to attend the morning court early in the morning. Seeing that you slept too soundly, I didn't ask anyone to call you."
As he said this, his hand vaguely pressed the hand of Concubine Shu.
Concubine Shu's face flushed instantly.
She really had no choice last night, so she risked getting sick and left him in Guangling Palace.
But she couldn't serve him in person, so she used...
In full view of everyone, she pretended to be angry and let go of Emperor Qingling's hand.
"Your Majesty, don't make fun of me."
Emperor Qingling curled his lips, smiled and took her hand and walked to the seat.
When passing by Concubine Xian, the concubines knelt down to salute.
"Greetings to Concubine Shu, and may Concubine Shu be blessed with good health."
Concubine Shu lowered her eyes and looked at Concubine Xian.
There was a clear and beautiful look between her eyebrows, without a trace of hatred, and even some concern and eagerness.
"Is Concubine Xian feeling better? She was caught in the rain last night, maybe she caught a cold."
Concubine Xian knelt down and replied, "My Lady Shufei, I am fine. Thank you for your concern."
Shufei curled her lips, "That's good."
After that, she glanced at the concubines and said, "Get up."
"Thank you, My Lady Shufei."
The concubines stood up, and when they raised their eyes, their eyes met with Concubine Shu's.
Shufei ignored all the hateful looks and looked at Emperor Qingling, "Your Majesty, the punishment of the Empress..."
She deliberately did not mention Concubine Xian's punishment, but only mentioned the Empress, and everyone present couldn't help but think a little more.
Especially Concubine Xian.
She frowned and stared at Concubine Shu.
What did Concubine Shu mean by this?
Could it be that she was reminding the Emperor that she still had responsibilities to fulfill, and now that such a big mistake had been discovered in the Qiankun Palace, she hoped that the Emperor would punish her severely and remove her from office?
Concubine Xian's nervous look made Concubine Shu feel much better.
Ying'an said that it was Hua Zhiyao who caused her death, and it was also Hua Zhiyao who secretly helped Mu Guiren to drown Ying'an in the well. If Hua Zhiyao could be made to suffer, it would be considered as recovering a little interest.
Emperor Qingling was completely unaware of the others' thoughts and frowned, saying, "The Queen Mother will decide on the punishment for the Empress. How can I influence it?"
Concubine Shu lowered her eyebrows and said, "In this case, Your Majesty will have to deal with these trivial matters personally. I feel bad."
As she spoke, she looked up at Emperor Qingling, with deep affection in her eyes.
Emperor Qingling's heart seemed to be hit, and he stared at her closely.
He said calmly: "It's okay. As a concubine, you have the right to assist the six palaces. Now that the queen is under house arrest, you will handle all matters in the harem. If you don't understand something, just go to Changshou Palace and ask the queen mother."
Hearing this, the concubine frowned.
"Your Majesty, you know that I don't like to worry the most. This..."
All the concubines heard her reluctance in her unfinished words, but Emperor Qingling couldn't hear it.
He waved his hand: "It's okay, just treat it as a practice for you, and nothing will go wrong."
The concubine looked very frightened, and knelt down uncomfortably to salute: "I accept the order."
Xianpin's face cracked when she knelt down to accept the order.
First, the Empress was confined to her house, then she had an accident in Guangling Palace, and now a doll with the Emperor's birth date and horoscope was found. These coincidences, one after another, are no longer coincidences if put together. Concubine
Shu was appointed to handle all matters in the harem at this critical juncture, and she specifically asked the Emperor to hand the matter over to her. Is there any connection between them?
Suddenly, Concubine Xian raised her eyes, terrified.
In the previous life, Concubine Shu would die in a month.
The Empress is confined to her house for a month, and she will have a month to take charge of the harem!
Could it be that she was reborn too!