Chapter 29: If Shengli and I were truly in love, why would it have come to this? ...
Cui Jinzhong came to report that there was a big commotion in the palace.
The maid of Concubine Shu threatened to commit suicide.
Xiao Chengjing kept writing, as if he had expected this: "As the master is like the servant." Her maid had actually learned her fierce temper.
Now that something like this has happened, she must be unable to sit still.
The thought that she would have to bow to him for this matter made the corners of his lips curl up unconsciously.
The flow of his pen was unexpectedly more unrestrained than usual, revealing an irrepressible sense of exuberance.
The tip of the pen paused slightly, and a drop of ink quietly spread out.
His mind also became vague for a moment.
Come to think of it, she had asked him for help very few times.
Most of them begged him to let her go, but he just thought she was just a child.
Therefore, Yunxiu went to Zichen Palace to deliver the message at noon.
That person walked over slowly until the sun was setting and the lights in the palace were turned on.
Shu Yao naturally knew that Xiao Chengjing was deliberately leaving her out.
He was just like that, very bad. He would bully her whenever he got the chance, and she didn't know why. Soon, she suppressed all her annoyance.
Chuntao's case is still unresolved, and she doesn't have the time to delve into how bad Xiao Chengjing is.
Xiao Chengjing was still wearing his indigo casual clothes without any extra accessories, which made him look more dignified under his casualness.
When Shu Yao saw him, she was about to pay her respects according to the rules.
Unexpectedly, when she was about to bend her body slightly, his forearm was firmly held by him.
"My dear, there's no need to be so polite." He exerted a little force and lifted her up.
The heat from his palm penetrated the fabric and ironed her fingertips, causing them to curl subconsciously.
She strained her wrist slightly.
The man tightened his fingers around her, and led her to the armchair under the window.
Shu Yao sneered in her heart, laughing at herself for being so naive.
I actually believed it. This person is really self-disciplined and returns to the rites.
Now it seems that most of them are pretending.
Which of the reckless behaviors of the Jin State dandy has he not committed?
In fact, it is even worse than before!
There was a lump in his throat, and his eyes fell vaguely on the coiled dragon pattern on the other person's collar.
She thought: He has the patience and the means, so it's not unfair for me to fall into his hands.
Somehow, thinking of this, she secretly became more motivated.
Ever since Mu Cheng was arrested, she has been at a disadvantage in every aspect. Now, regarding the Chuntao incident, she must make a comeback no matter what.
As she thought this, a hint of coldness gathered in her eyes. She pressed her lips into a thin line and said, "Your Majesty, please allow me to report this." The last syllable was drawn out, making her sound weak and helpless. "My maid Chuntao had an accident yesterday and was almost beyond rescue."
I worked as a corporate slave for a few years and as a proton for a few years.
What she lacks the most is the ability to exaggerate issues.
He lowered his head for a moment, as if considering his words.
Then, she slowly raised her eyes, and her clear eyes looked straight into Xiao Chengjing's eyes.
He imagined thousands of ways she might plead, either with a mournful plea or with tears in her eyes.
But she just looked at him like that, without saying a word or shedding a tear.
He had already softened his heart.
Her voice was so soft, almost a whisper, with a hint of a suppressed sob: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty is simply terrified." She paused, as if trying to suppress the sob in her throat. "I am thinking that the Li Kingdom delegation has just left. If something really happened to this girl, and the news spread back to her homeland... those who don't know the truth will inevitably be suspicious. If this leads others to misunderstand that Your Majesty is treating the vassal states poorly..." Before she could finish her words, she lowered her head in panic, leaving a trace of her fair neck. "Your Majesty... I will die to blame."
Chuntao’s case could be suicide or an accident, the truth is never important.
What is important is how Xiao Chengjing characterizes it.
So she never mentioned suicide or pleaded for mercy.
Every word and sentence was written with his best interests at heart.
The candlelight flickered, brushing across his brow bone and casting sharp shadows on his eyelids.
She is really great!
She is willing to spend time and effort to negotiate with him, but is unwilling to lower her head in front of him and say a few soft words to please him.
A half laugh rolled out of his throat, and the sarcasm in it could not be suppressed: "My beloved concubine is really good at sharing my worries."
Although he spoke in a sarcastic tone, from what he said, it seemed that this matter would most likely be resolved by turning a big thing into a small one and then letting a small thing go away.
My heart finally settled down.
Chuntao's life was saved.
Shu Yao certainly knew that asking him for help might help her achieve her goal faster.
But she just didn't want to beg! More than that, she wanted to see him suffer.
She stared at the rare expression on his face.
Pleasure spreads in my heart.
In a trance, she was reminded of the state of mind he usually had when he teased her.
It turns out that watching a smart person suffer a loss is so fascinating.
She seemed to understand why Xiao Chengjing always liked to tease her.
On the surface, she buried her head deeper and pursed her lips tighter.
Full of joy, all hidden in the gentle posture
I was afraid that he would notice something and take back his decision.
She wanted to lift the corners of her mouth but didn't dare to, and her back-and-forth look was completely seen by him.
Such a vivid expression was like a thin needle, gently piercing his heart.
It didn't hurt much, just an inexplicable astringency.
He reached out, took her hand in his palm, and patted it gently: "You are mine, and I am your husband. If you encounter any problems, you can come to me, and I will take care of it for you. Why bother to worry about it yourself?" The last few words were like a final conclusion, heavy.
Husband?
What kind of husband is he if he is obtained by force?
She choked almost instantly, her throat tight and painful.
She took a deep breath, pulled back her hand, and swallowed back the grievance that was about to come out, with only a trembling voice: "Your Majesty... understand." She couldn't say anything more, so she just knelt down hurriedly: "Your Majesty, take your leave." Her posture was resolute, as if she would suffocate if she stayed for a moment longer.
Just as she turned around to escape.
An unprecedented panic instantly gripped Xiao Chengjing.
His body moved faster than his thoughts, and he almost immediately grabbed her wrist.
A familiar force came over me.
Shu Yao shuddered.
Beneath the skin, the bruises that had long since faded were now faintly hot.
As if reminding her.
That night, he used the same strength to hold her tightly, not allowing her to break free.
A tear, without warning, fell on the shiny gold brick, leaving a small wet dot.
Then came the second drop, the third drop...
She bit her lip, but intermittent sobs still escaped from her throat.
If he hadn't pressed her so hard, why would that silly girl Chuntao have been so out of guilt that she committed suicide?
Seeing her change, her words were as sharp as knives, and she was left with silent tears.
Xiao Chengjing felt heavy in his heart and wanted to pull her over and hold her tightly in his arms.
Just as he moved slightly, Shu Yao seemed to sense his intention and used up all her remaining strength to plead brokenly, "Don't touch me!"
Xiao Chengjing's outstretched hand just froze in mid-air, with his knuckles maintaining an arc that seemed to be about to close but not yet.
Finally, it slowly drooped down.
He thought to himself: The grievances suffered by my daughter are probably just a momentary outburst of anger.
It comes quickly and goes quickly. If you push it too hard, it will be bad.
There is still a long way to go, and she will understand it eventually.
Xiao Chengjing's concession unexpectedly gave Shu Yao a few days of peace and quiet.
She never saw him again until the day the palace was moved.
After moving to the palace, according to the rules, morning and evening visits were inevitable.
Before leaving, Shu Yao specially called Yunxiu to ask her in detail.
As Yunxiu adjusted her skirt, she whispered, "Since the virtuous concubine is the granddaughter of Minister Feng, she holds the phoenix seal in his place. Every morning, we go to her palace for the inspection."
Shu Yao nodded silently and adjusted the pearl hairpins on her temples in front of the mirror.
The person in the mirror had calm eyes and no emotion could be seen.
When Shu Yao arrived, Concubine Xian was talking about trivial matters in the palace with Concubine De.
The virtuous concubine Shen Jingshu was wearing a lake blue palace dress and sitting in the main hall.
Seeing Shu Yao come in, he smiled and nodded at her, raised his hand to offer her a seat, but did not say a word.
Shu Yao lowered her eyes and sat quietly, looking at another colleague calmly.
Sitting opposite her was Concubine De Zhao Wan, who had a pair of black almond-shaped eyes and was sipping tea from the cup.
Seeing Shu Yao looking at her, she quickly put down the teacup, curled the corners of her lips, and smiled sweetly: "Sister Shufei is here?"
Shu Yao nodded and responded, "Sister Defei."
It’s so good to be an emperor!
Shu Yao's heart was in turmoil, and she couldn't tell whether it was ridicule or sarcasm.
One is the head concubine with a prominent family background.
One is an innocent and delicate girl.
How come Xiao Chengjing always gets to do all the good things?!
The hall was silent for a moment, with only the faint scent of sandalwood floating in the air.
Shu Yao was sitting there with nothing to do, so she picked up a porcelain cup beside her.
The wide sleeves slid down, revealing a circle of green and yellow bruises on the frosty wrists that were about to disappear.
At first glance, it's shocking.
"Sister Shufei!" Zhao Wan exclaimed, and immediately dropped the teacup in her hand, almost spilling some tea.
She didn't care about anything else and reached out to hold Shu Yao's wrist, her voice filled with surprise and confusion. "How...how did this happen? This is really a sin. My sister is such a precious person..."
Shu Yao suddenly retracted her hand and hurriedly covered it with her sleeve.
Then he turned to the side, avoiding Zhao Wan's inquiring gaze.
Shen Jingshu took in the entire scene.
Suddenly, I remembered the scene at the banquet held to commemorate the consort a few days ago.
His Majesty insisted on keeping Concubine Shu beside him, but Concubine Shu just obeyed with an expressionless face.
At first, she just thought that Concubine Shu was too reserved.
Now looking closely, she doesn't have any of the smugness that a new favorite concubine should have.
Then she thought about the rumor that her maidservant had committed suicide not long ago...
Could it be that there is another hidden story behind this grace?
If Your Majesty wants to visit, why use force?
Confusion filled her heart, and Shen Jingshu subconsciously frowned.
But the bruises on the wrists were clearly caused by gravity.
If they were really in love, why would it come to this?
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The author has something to say: I'm sorry for being lazy today, but I will update one more chapter today [let me check it out]
The update time is uncertain (probably no later than midnight) because I have to write it according to the outline [burst crying]
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