Chapter 10: Testing
The concubines were choked to death by these words.
Everyone looked at Lin Zhaorong in disbelief.
I don't understand why she is acting so abnormal today.
But she was reluctant to speak, and the concubines couldn't force her.
Those who wanted to cause trouble looked at each other, but no one dared to speak rashly.
After all, the talented lady Pei they wanted to squeeze was the emperor's new favorite. If she got angry, she might whisper in his ear, and the person who took the lead in causing trouble would not have a good end.
Thinking of the consequences, they all gave up and had to give up.
Yan Baolin was also suffocating, with a breath stuck in his throat that he couldn't breathe out or swallow, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.
She looked at Pei Tingyue's bright and delicate profile with hatred, and suddenly an idea flashed through her mind.
The palace maid quickly announced that the queen had arrived.
The concubines hurriedly stood up and greeted each other.
Empress Cui's makeup was still dignified and elegant today. After she sat firmly on the Phoenix Throne, she gently reminded everyone, "Everyone, get up."
She was a little surprised that today was not as chaotic as usual.
"It seems that my sisters have grown up a lot. If that's the case, I can rest assured."
The concubines knew what "sensible" meant.
Isn’t it just about not squeezing out Pei Cairen?
Someone in the palace immediately started to act cute, "Empress, the concubines have always been so sensible. It was just a joke with Pei Cairen."
“…”
If there was a little turmoil when we paid our respects yesterday, today can be described as calm.
Queen Cui and the other concubines chatted for a few minutes, and then the visit was over.
Only Pei Tingyue stayed behind on purpose.
Today, she planned to test the Empress Dowager.
"Talented Lady Pei, is there anything else?" Seeing that she had not left, Empress Cui's face was full of concern.
Hearing this, Pei Tingyue stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, I have been so cared for by you these days. I am deeply grateful and can't thank you enough."
"Quick, help Concubine Pei up." Empress Cui hurriedly ordered the palace maid, then said helplessly, "These are just some trivial matters. Concubine Pei, don't take it to heart."
Pei Tingyue said solemnly, "Maybe it's a small matter for Your Majesty, but for me, each of these is a matter of great importance."
She turned around, opened the box Yunshu was holding, took out the embroidered sachet, and walked to the Phoenix Throne to bow again: "This sachet was embroidered by my own hands. I hope Your Majesty will not laugh at me."
"I know very well that this small gesture is far less than the great kindness of Your Majesty. As for the remaining kindness, I am willing to repay you with my own life and sacrifice my life for you."
After the words were spoken, there was silence in the hall for a while.
Pei Tingyue held her breath and waited for Queen Cui to react.
Gladly win over or calmly refuse.
But there is none.
Pei Tingyue only heard a very light sigh.
The loose hair on her temples was gently pushed behind her ears.
When the hand brushed across her face, she could even feel the slightly dry breath and a slight itchiness.
She looked up in confusion: "My Lady?"
A gentle smile played on Queen Cui's lips, and her voice was gentle: "I did this not for any reward from you. I just hope that you can feel better."
Pei Tingyue was stunned.
She never expected the Queen to give this answer.
For her own good?
Before she could think further, she was helped up by the Queen herself.
"Besides, this is also my duty."
Pei Tingyue lowered her eyelashes, intending to continue testing: "But I always feel indebted..."
"I owe you nothing." Queen Cui interrupted her, her phoenix eyes filled with smiles.
"I am truly doing this for your own good, and this sachet represents the sincerity of Pei Cairen. Sincerity towards sincerity, that is enough."
She took the sachet and looked at it several times: "This pattern is really beautiful, and the color is also good. I like it."
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