Chapter 63 Huang Baolin
The next morning, the imperial edict conferring the title of Zhaorong on Yueli was spread throughout the six palaces.
Everyone in the palace had a different expression, and the biggest reaction should be from the Queen's Palace.
Fengyang Palace.
Dong Xu knelt beside the footstool, applying nail polish to the empress, his tone rather indignant: "Your Majesty, from being a second-rank official, you are already the head of a palace. His Majesty has never discussed such a major matter with you."
"Furthermore, Yu Zhaorong has been in the palace for less than a year, and she has already been promoted several times. Who in the former and harems would obey her?"
The queen's face was calm, but her other hand was tightly grasping the hem of her clothes, leaving wrinkles on the fine brocade.
"When did Your Majesty discuss the matter with me?"
The queen rubbed her brows tiredly. He Yanchen always did things his own way. He even beat and killed officials from the previous dynasty at will, not to mention these things in the harem.
It was against the rules for him to bring Yueli into the palace. The woman from Chunfeng Pavilion was of low status, and the palace had to select good maids. She was not even qualified to be a servant.
"Your Highness is the Empress, after all. If Yu Zhaorong doesn't respect you, it will only hurt your reputation."
Qiu Ying, who was rubbing the Queen's shoulders, said softly, "Yu Zhaorong is currently in favor. If Your Majesty blames her, His Majesty will probably be unhappy..."
The queen gradually lowered her eyelids. What both of them said made sense, but this was He Yanchen's harem after all. At least for now, she couldn't openly offend Yue Li.
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As the sky grew darker, the afterglow of the sunset filled the imperial city.
Yue Li moved into the main hall early in the morning. She wanted to stay in the Linde Hall, but He Yanchen said that there were many things to do in the imperial court recently, so he asked her to stay in the Zhuoyu Palace.
Yueli leaned against the window dejectedly, watching the sunset, and occasionally glanced in the direction of the palace gate.
But outside the tall mahogany door, it was quiet and there was nothing.
Lian Qiao was helping her peel grapes. Following her gaze, she knew Yue Li was waiting for the emperor to come.
"Your Majesty, would you like me to go and see His Majesty? Perhaps His Majesty is busy today." Lian Qiao smiled. "Your Majesty has always urged His Majesty to go and take care of government affairs. Now that His Majesty is busy, isn't that just what Your Majesty wants?"
Yueli was depressed. Was she really that busy?
Today is the fifteenth, and I don’t know if he’s not feeling well and can’t come.
Thinking of this, Yueli stood up quickly.
"Help me change my clothes..."
Before she could finish her words, there was a sound of beaded curtains colliding outside, and Zi Su came running in breathlessly: "Your Majesty, I just heard news from the Imperial Court that His Majesty... His Majesty went to Huang Baolin's place in Fuyue Palace."
"Huang Baolin?"
Yueli frowned slightly and thought for a long time before she remembered who Huang Baolin was.
She was among those who came to cause trouble for her yesterday.
"Why would His Majesty go to her place?" Lian Qiao blurted out. It has been a long time since His Majesty has been to other palaces, let alone a little Baolin who has always been unknown.
Yueli clenched her fists. She stood there, a cold aura surrounding her.
Lian Qiao carefully observed her expression: "Don't be angry, Your Majesty. Perhaps His Majesty is..."
She opened her mouth but didn't know how to make amends. What else could she do in the concubine's palace late at night except do that?
"Get out." Yue Li pulled the hairpin off her bun and threw it on the ground.
Zi Su wanted to say something, but was pulled away by Lian Qiao. It was better to let the Queen be alone at this time.
Only after everyone in the hall had left did Yueli lie down on the couch and cry.
He was celebrating her birthday with her yesterday, but today he went to another woman. It was obvious that he should belong to her alone.
Yueli cried so hard that she was out of breath. She threw everything on the couch to the ground, making a mess in the hall.
When He Yanchen walked in, he saw the mess.
I saw Yueli lying on the soft pillow sobbing, her thin shoulders shaking.
"What's going on?"
Yueli's body stiffened for a moment, and she looked back blankly. The moonlight shone through the window sill onto her pale little face. The girl's round almond-shaped eyes were wet and red, and tears hung on her eyelashes, trembling.
"Who made you angry?" He Yanchen walked over and sat beside her, reaching out to hug her, but Yue Li turned her head and dodged.
"Your Majesty...Why is Your Majesty here?" Yue Li's voice was a little hoarse and twitching, and there was no trace of joy in seeing her coming.
He Yanchen looked at her calmly: "Didn't you say this morning that you would come tonight?"
Yueli bit her lower lip tightly, trying to force back the tears: "I thought Your Majesty would be reluctant to leave Fuyue Palace after going there..."
He Yanchen finally understood why she was crying.
He had only been in Fuyue Palace for a quarter of an hour, but the news reached her ears so quickly.
"I went to Fuyue Palace for something, it's not what you think."
Besides, what can you do in a quarter of an hour?
Yueli pursed her lips in grievance and said nothing, obviously not quite believing it.
He Yanchen firmly grasped the woman's waist and brought her into his arms, not allowing her to move. "Jiaojiao, do you know the Right Prime Minister Yuan Zhang?"
Yueli blinked. "Who is it?" I don't know.
Seeing her expression, He Yanchen knew that she didn't know. He pinched her fingers and said, "You saw it last time in the lotus pond."
Yue Li thought for a long time before she remembered this person, but she had only met him once and she had no interest in the affairs of the previous dynasty.
"Didn't Jiaojiao want me to be a good emperor? How can I be a good emperor if I don't get rid of these treacherous villains?" He Yanchen coaxed her, "How can I let Jiaojiao live a good life?"
Yueli looked at him aggrievedly and wiped her tears with the back of her hand: "What does that have to do with your Majesty going to Huang Baolin's palace?"
He Yanchen explained to her: "Of course, I want to use her to spread some news."
Today is the fifteenth day of the lunar month, but He Yanchen had a normal day for the first time in a long time. Although the poison had not been removed, the pain had almost disappeared.
If he doesn't go to Fuyue Palace, how will the wise king know that his poison has been cured?
He Yanchen reached out and took the messed up handkerchief from her hand, and slowly wiped her face: "I don't like her, Jiaojiao, you are not allowed to be sad anymore."
Yueli didn't understand the things that happened in the previous dynasty, but she also understood that He Yanchen was using Huang Baolin. She lowered her eyelashes and called him in a low voice: "Your Majesty..."
"I like Your Majesty, and I also hope that Your Majesty will only like me."
Her voice was trembling, and still carried the lingering sound of crying, which made people feel pity for her.
He Yanchen lowered his head and kissed her: "I only like you, Jiaojiao, wait for me..."
Yue Li snuggled in his arms, but she still felt uncomfortable in her heart. She wanted He Yanchen to be with her all the time.
Today he may go to see Huang Baolin because he wants to get rid of the treacherous villain, and tomorrow he will go to see more women for more reasons.
Yueli felt empty inside and could no longer feel any joy.
So she raised her head to kiss him, kissing his chin without any rules. He Yanchen pinched her waist and pressed her down on the couch.
Yueli hugged his neck: "I want Your Majesty..."
He Yanchen covered her watery eyes and lingered his fingertips on her tender skin.
At first, Yueli was still full of self-pity and random thoughts, but gradually her thoughts became scattered and her heart was filled up bit by bit, and she could no longer think of anything else...
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