After the eldest prince returned to Liangxiao Palace, he was depressed all day long.
Previously, Nanny Li's goddaughter had invited the eldest prince to watch the flowers together. The eldest prince was worried about the matter in the imperial kitchen, and because Concubine Xi kept a close watch on him, he could hardly leave the Liangxiao Palace.
I can't eat and can't sleep at night.
The eldest prince had become visibly thinner.
Concubine Chen often sent people to keep an eye on the eldest prince's movements. When she learned that he was in a bad mood and refused to eat properly, she deliberately chose a time when Concubine Xi was out to visit him. When the eldest prince saw Concubine Chen, he couldn't help crying, just like a kidnapped child seeing his mother.
Concubine Chen also started crying, and both the elder and the younger were deeply mired in grief.
"Take care of yourself. I'll come pick you up as soon as I finish what I'm doing."
Concubine Chen's words were like a promise, and also like a bright lamp emitting a faint light in the darkness. The eldest prince had faith, so he began to eat and sleep well.
My health gradually recovered.
After all, the eldest prince is Concubine Xi's own flesh and blood. No matter how much Concubine Chen cares about him, she cannot bypass Concubine Xi. In addition, Concubine Xi is the one Zhu Dunyi loves most. To offend Concubine Xi is tantamount to offending the emperor.
After Concubine Chen came out of Liangxiao Palace, she was always absent-minded and made several mistakes when reviewing documents.
Mei Fei put down her pen and ordered someone to brew a cup of strong tea. "Concubine Chen, have a cup of tea to wake you up."
Concubine Chen took the tea and took a sip. "The tea is too bitter."
Chen Fei's eyebrows were furrowed and her facial features began to twist. It was too hard to drink.
"Drink bitter tea to ease the bitterness in your heart."
Mei Fei's words were full of hidden meanings. Chen Fei put down her teacup and asked, "What exactly do you want to say?"
"I have so much to say, some of which you don't like to hear, and some of which you do like to hear."
"If you know I don't like to hear it, then don't say it." Chen Fei rubbed her eyebrows and continued to work at her desk.
The documents sent over were all about the equal pay for equal work competition. She and Concubine Mei needed to make a selection based on the documents, and then send the selected documents to the Empress Dowager and the two concubines for review. After they decided on the categories of the competition, they could organize and start the competition.
"After all, the eldest prince is not your biological son. He and Concubine Xi are your closest relatives. It's best for you to stay out of their mother-son relationship."
Mei Fei's words were very proper. Although they were unpleasant to hear, they were the truth.
"I see."
Concubine Chen answered briefly and said no more.
Sanfei College is nestled in the mountains and beside the water. Although it is located in a bustling city, it has its own unique charm.
The outer courtyard is dotted with pavilions and towers, while the inner courtyard is dotted with corridors and gardens. Female students who have finished school gather in groups of three or four under the shade of trees to cool off, chatting, playing, reciting books in their stomachs, and practicing swordsmanship in the open space.
Chen Mei came out of the study one after another, with the palace maids behind them holding the sorted documents.
When the female students saw the two concubines Chen Mei, they greeted them enthusiastically.
"Greetings to Her Majesty Mei Fei, and greetings to Her Majesty Chen Fei."
The female students spoke in bright voices and exuded vitality, like the rising sun among the clouds.
"It's almost dinner time. What dishes has the kitchen prepared today?"
The female students answered enthusiastically, "We have sweet and sour carp."
Everyone started talking at once, chattering and announcing the names of the dishes.
When Concubine Chen heard this, she suddenly felt hungry.
"Mei Fei, how about we finish lunch before delivering the paperwork?"
Mei Fei's eyes and eyebrows were full of smiles, "As you wish, all is up to you."
The vegetables and fruits at Sanfei College are grown by nearby farmers. They include two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, and are served with fresh hot soup.
When the cook saw the two ladies coming to eat, she ran out to greet them.
"I greet the two ladies, and wish you good health and happiness."
Concubine Chen casually gave the cook a silk flower with three pearls inlaid on the branch. The cook hurriedly thanked her.
"Thank you, Empress Chen, for the reward."
"No need to thank me, just cook well. The food reflects your character. If your food is good, the students will feel at ease when eating it. That's your way of thanking me."
The cook was grinning from ear to ear, and Mei Fei said with a smile, "We are happy today, everyone should eat to their heart's content."
The students were talking and laughing, and the dining atmosphere was very harmonious.
A pair of chopsticks fell to the ground, and a clean hand picked them up from the ground.
Concubine Xi's voice suddenly rang out: "Eat if you like, otherwise get out."
The palace maid who picked up the chopsticks stood there holding them, at a loss as to what to do.
The eldest prince sat upright without chopsticks. Concubine Xi did not order anyone to replace his chopsticks, nor did she order the palace maid to take away the eldest prince's bowl.
The eldest prince sat there like a stone statue.
He had no sense of taste and could not smell the fragrance of food. Besides, he did not like to eat with Concubine Xi. Going hungry for three or four meals was nothing. When Concubine Xi scolded him, he pretended not to hear.
Ah Gui was quick to act and ordered someone to replace the chopsticks with a pair of clean ones.
"My Lord, I will give you a new pair of chopsticks. Concubine Xi has been preparing a meal since early in the morning. Please eat something."
The eldest prince took the chopsticks and ate in silence.
After Agui calmed down the eldest prince, he began to persuade Concubine Xi.
"My lady, please use some more."
Concubine Xi had a stern face and said, "How can I have the heart to eat? I am so angry that I am full of anger."
Ah Gui rolled up his sleeves and smiled as he served soup to Concubine Xi: "My Lord, even if you don't care about your own health, you have to think about the eldest and second princes. If you don't have enough to eat and become thin, the Emperor will be distressed again."
Agui gave Concubine Xi a step, and Concubine Xi went down the step.
The eldest prince ate quietly. He only ate the dishes in front of him, chewing slowly, for fear of doing something wrong and displeasing Concubine Xi.
The eldest prince also looked extremely terrified. The more nervous and alert he was, the more uncomfortable Concubine Xi felt.
The eldest prince is obviously her biological son, but he is not close to her at all.
As soon as the thought came to mind, sad things came to my mind one by one.
Concubine Xi hurriedly put down her chopsticks and returned to the inner room to rest.
The second prince was sleeping quietly in the cradle. The baby had delicate and fair skin and a pair of big eyes, and he was smiling at her at the moment.
When the eldest prince was just born, he also liked to smile at her. At that time, she was the eldest prince's favorite person.
Now that he has grown up, the mother and son have become estranged.
After Concubine Xi left, the eldest prince ate alone.
Without Concubine Xi's gaze, he ate very quickly, and as soon as he finished his meal, he left Liangxiao Palace.
At that time, the maids and eunuchs were busy changing shifts, and no one noticed where the eldest prince went.
The palace is his home, the emperor is his father, the most favored Concubine Xi in the harem is his mother, and the most powerful Concubine Chen is his adoptive mother Yang. He has many honors and honors that ordinary people can only dream of, but he is not happy at all.
Concubine Xi seems to love him, but in fact, she loves herself more.
Concubine Chen also loves him, but she is more worried that she will have a disagreement with Concubine Xi because of him.
The eldest prince walked aimlessly, stopping and starting, and fainted under the bushes without noticing.
Gu Yingxia was carrying a bag of melon seeds and was planning to take a walk along the lake. She saw the eldest prince standing on the bridge from a distance. The eldest prince was looking at the lake alone, wondering what he was thinking. Gu Yingxia noticed that the eldest prince was in a bad mood, so she arranged for a eunuch to follow him from a distance.
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