Chapter 14 Such a virtuous girl should not be sentenced to death
After being reminded by her maid, Zhenfei calmed down a little.
Yes, this traitor named Song is highly valued by Your Majesty, and there is no benefit in offending him.
But this bastard was too self-righteous to dare to blame her... When she found an opportunity, she would teach him a lesson.
"Master Song is right. I just made a mistake and made you laugh."
Concubine Zhen had adjusted her mood and changed her arrogant attitude. She said in a gentle voice, "I and Concubine Li just had a few quarrels. Concubine Li is gentle and generous, and I don't think she will bear a grudge. Your Majesty is busy with government affairs, so please don't tell your Majesty about such trivial matters, so as not to worry your Majesty."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and apologized to Concubine Li, "Sister Concubine Li, I didn't mean what I said just now, please don't take it as an offense."
Song Yunchu naturally didn't believe that Concubine Zhen would change, but since she had given in, she didn't need to make a big deal out of it. As a court official, she shouldn't get involved in the grievances in the harem, so she smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I feel sorry for your Majesty's hard work and won't say much in front of him."
"In that case, I thank you, Master Song. I feel a little tired, so I will go back to my bedroom to rest."
Seeing Concubine Zhen leave, Song Yunchu was about to leave as well, but she heard Concubine Li say, "Sir Song, thank you for helping me out."
Song Yunchu turned to face Concubine Li and couldn't help but sigh in his heart - although this person is a cannon fodder, her beauty is real.
Just as described in the original novel, Concubine Li's face was as beautiful as peach and plum. She had a pair of affectionate eyes, and there was a natural charm in her glance. Her manner was very dignified and not at all vulgar.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to thank me. I warned Concubine Zhen because she really did speak without thinking. I thought that Your Majesty was so busy in the previous dynasty, and he must want the harem to be peaceful and tranquil. If someone deliberately wants to cause trouble, Your Majesty will still be the one who will be troubled in the end."
"Sir Song, you are so considerate of His Majesty. You have lived up to His Majesty's trust and respect for you."
Concubine Li paused and said, "Sir Song, is His Majesty really satisfied with the imperial meal at noon? Which dishes did he like and which did he dislike?"
"My Lady Li, I know you care about His Majesty and want to do something for him, but I would like to ask you to remember that His Majesty does not want others to inquire about his food preferences. It is fine if you ask me, but please do not ask the palace servants around His Majesty, lest His Majesty be unhappy."
Concubine Li was startled for a moment, then responded, "It was my fault. Thank you, Lord Song, for reminding me."
How could she forget that the emperor's meals were different from those of ordinary people and he would not easily reveal his food preferences to prevent being assassinated.
She had met Prime Minister Song several times before, but they had never spoken to each other. After today's communication, she felt that he was much friendlier than the rumors said.
His words and actions were not like those of a "cruel and treacherous villain" as others said.
However, it is also possible that they have no grudges against each other, so he naturally does not need to show his cruel side. When he deals with his political opponents in private, he must be iron-fisted and ruthless.
With this thought in mind, when she saw Song Yunchu smiling at this moment, she subconsciously felt that he was smiling with a dagger hidden in his heart and was unfathomable.
She shouldn't talk too much with this guy...
Song Yunchu observed Concubine Li's expression and vaguely realized that she was a little afraid of him, so he looked away, trying not to put pressure on her.
In the original novel, most of the female supporting characters fell in love with the bastard protagonist Jun Tianyi. Concubine Li was a rare woman who cared so much about the bastard emperor.
Maybe it’s because she’s not even ranked in the supporting actress category, so her main role is to make her like Jun Tianyi.
Concubine Li was forced to leave the army because she harmed Jiang Rumin. The dog emperor had no feelings for her, so he naturally didn't even blink an eye when he sentenced her to death.
Such a gentle and virtuous girl should not be forced to become a bad girl just because of the plot requirements and end up being sentenced to death.
Song Yunchu suddenly had an idea and said to Concubine Li, "Your Majesty always has trouble sleeping at night. The medicine prescribed by the imperial doctors is not only bitter but also ineffective. Your Majesty knows a lot about diet. Perhaps you can try to make some medicinal food that helps you sleep. As for your Majesty's three meals a day, you don't have to worry about it as the imperial kitchen is here."
After hearing this, Concubine Li immediately became active. "Medicinal food that helps you fall asleep? I don't know about this, but I have a lot of recipes in my palace. I will go back and look through them. Thank you for your advice, Lord Song. I will remember your favor."
"Then I'll take my leave." Song Yunchu smiled indifferently and turned to leave, with a plan in mind.
Concubine Li is proficient in cooking, but she does not know medicine, so she naturally cannot make medicinal food to help sleep. The only one who can make such medicinal food is the heroine Jiang Rumin.
In the original text, Jiang Rumin is abused a lot. When she is exhausted physically and mentally, there are always male supporting roles to help her. She remembers favors and gives warmth to the male supporting roles, and this back-and-forth emotional line is woven together. In one plot, the Dog Emperor helps her out of a predicament. In order to thank him, she makes a medicinal diet to help her sleep, which is very effective for the Dog Emperor.
Although this was not the key plot that made the dog emperor fall in love, it did make him feel grateful and appreciative of Jiang Rumin.
If the credit for Jiang Rumin in the original novel was attributed to Concubine Li...
Maybe she can get the effect she wants?
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The afternoon sun was warm. Jiang Rumin sat at the stone table in the spacious courtyard, looking at the mandarin duck jade pendant sent by the emperor, a hint of melancholy emerging between her brows.
This jade pendant comes in a pair, she and Prime Minister Song each hold one, and His Majesty has also ordered that they should be worn at all times. Isn't this emphasizing to everyone that he values Prime Minister Song very much, and also values the marriage he has granted them.
The more ostentatious this marriage is, the more difficult it will be to resolve in the future.
I wonder what the prince is thinking now?
Jiang Rumin was sighing when she heard the maid come over to report, "Miss, Master Song is here, please go and greet him quickly."
Jiang Rumin turned around and saw Song Yunchu leisurely walking over. She quickly stood up and greeted him: "Hello, Mr. Song."
"No need to be so polite."
Song Yunchu knew that she didn't like those polite words, so he got straight to the point, "Miss Jiang, I came to you today for an important matter. You are well versed in medicine, do you know any effective way to help me sleep? His Majesty..."
Before Song Yunchu finished speaking, a servant hurriedly ran up to Jiang Rumin and said breathlessly, "Miss, Prince Yi is here. I noticed that he doesn't look very happy."
Song Yunchu's forehead twitched.
She knew that the bastard wouldn't give up so easily.
She had just arrived when the scumbag guy came right after. Was he looking for trouble with her?
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