This thought lingered in Concubine Hua's mind, like a demon, and was difficult to suppress.
From late at night till dawn, she could not sleep soundly, and her mind was always unconsciously thinking about the portrait.
It just changed from being sad that the emperor's favorite woman was actually another woman to being curious about what the portrait looked like.
It's not that she hasn't seen the portrait of Queen Hunfang. Hu Shuo had painted one for her before, but the portrait only presented the image in the painter's mind. The one Hu Shuo painted was the dignified and beautiful Queen Hunfang.
So what is Queen Hunfang like in the emperor's mind?
The man's breathing was deep and long in his ears, and it was obvious that he was fast asleep.
A bold idea suddenly popped up in Concubine Hua's head.
She wanted to go and see the painting while Feng Yinzhen was still sleeping.
Just take a look, just a sneak peek.
By the time Concubine Hua regained consciousness, she had already landed on the ground and was in front of the cabinet.
Her fingertips moved out a row of books outside, and her fingers touched a small bulge inside the cabinet. She pressed it lightly, and a slight sound was heard. Sure enough, a secret compartment creaked out of the cabinet.
The young eunuch named Hu Shuo did not lie. There was indeed a secret compartment in the cabinet, and the method to open it was just as he said.
However, Concubine Hua did not see the portrait of Queen Hunfang hanging in the secret compartment as she expected, but instead saw a booklet.
Why is there no portrait?
Could it be that the portrait is not a large one, but is drawn on a booklet?
Concubine Hua took a deep breath, picked up the booklet, mustered up her courage, and opened it.
The moment she saw the contents, her eyes suddenly widened and her face was full of disbelief.
"How could it be this..."
"Hmm? What?"
A vague murmur was heard from the big bed in the distance.
Feng Yinzhen opened his eyes a little sleepily.
"Lan'er, why did you get out of bed?"
"Ah, I'm fine, Your Majesty. I'll be there soon."
Concubine Hua was so panicked that she quickly restored the secret compartment and went to bed.
Feng Yinzhen opened his arms and held her tightly in his arms, while his other hand reached down and grasped her slender, soft feet in his palm, with a hint of blame and complaint in his mouth.
"You got out of bed without shoes, right? Look at your feet, they're frozen. You just don't know how to take care of yourself. What if you hurt yourself?"
"Well...I understand. I'm sorry to have caused Your Majesty to worry."
Concubine Hua's heart was still pounding, but at the same time, a feeling of solid warmth welled up in her heart.
The booklet just now did not contain a portrait of Empress Hunfang, nor did it contain any records about Empress Hunfang.
But...
Suddenly, Feng Yinzhen's hand that was groping her body paused, his thick eyebrows slightly frowned, his eyes focused on her arms, a little confused.
"What's this?"
"this……"
Concubine Hua was suddenly panicked, her little face turned red instantly, and she stammered and couldn't speak.
Just now, in a panic, she closed the secret compartment and forgot to put the booklet back. She somehow stuffed the booklet into her arms.
I didn't expect that Feng Yinzhen would find out this time.
Seeing her like this, Feng Yinzhen became more and more confused. He took out the hard thing from her arms and opened it with the help of the candle on the bedside.
I was also stunned.
"Why is this thing in your arms? I am not..."
"I, your concubine, your concubine..."
Concubine Hua was extremely embarrassed after accidentally becoming a thief and being caught in the act.
Feng Yinzhen's eyes gradually understood, and he hugged her in his arms and sighed softly.
"Lan'er, if you want something, just tell me directly. How come you're such a grown-up girl, and you're still a thief?"
"No, Your Majesty, I am..."
Concubine Hua's tears suddenly welled up in her eyes. She stood up and knelt, telling the whole story.
From the moment she saw the booklet stored in the secret compartment, her heart began to tremble. The emotions suppressed in her heart finally burst out uncontrollably at this moment.
After hearing this, Feng Yinzhen sighed softly again and hugged her in his arms with heartache.
"No wonder Su Pusen and I racked our brains but couldn't figure out who whispered what in your ear. It turns out it was someone in your palace. That person's name is Hu Shuo. It turns out that what he said was all nonsense!
It is true that I had Hunfang as my first wife, but she is a thing of the past. Don’t you know who I am thinking of at this moment?
It's hard for my Lan'er. She's been sulking for the past few days. It must be hard for her, right? "
"My discomfort is nothing, it's just that I've caused the Emperor to be angry these past few days. Your Majesty, please punish me."
Concubine Hua looked guilty.
If I had known, I would not have listened to the little eunuch's nonsense and got angry with the man I loved for nothing.
She had heard today that the emperor went straight to the Yangxin Palace after leaving the Yiku Palace that day, and did not go to the harem for the next few days. This attitude was enough to prove that there was no one else in his heart.
Feng Yinzhen's face was indeed stern, and he looked very unhappy.
"You really deserve the punishment. You've kept me awake for days. I'm punishing you by making sure you stay with me today."
"Your Majesty, I am weak, please be gentle..."
An hour later, the hall needed water again.
That morning, Feng Wanwan had just finished drinking her milk and burped contentedly. As usual, she turned around to look for her mother.
But I found that my mother's bed was flat.
[Hey, why did you get up so early today, Mom? ]
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