Chapter 471 Looks Well-behaved
Chu Liuzheng stared at his movements and saw that he was pressing the keys seriously. He smiled and hooked his finger, "Let the palace servants do these things. You've been reviewing memorials all day, aren't you tired?"
"It's okay." Xiao Jingfan grabbed her hand and placed it on his lips and kissed it, then continued to massage her with his eyes lowered.
Chu Liuzheng glanced around the hall and saw that no one else was around, so he picked up the round fan at hand, stood up slightly, and blocked the way.
A soft touch fell on the side of his face, and Xiao Jingfan's eyes widened slightly.
The candlelight on the table suddenly jumped, illuminating a pair of close figures.
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The dinner in Wanshou Palace was easier than Chu Liuzheng had imagined. Although the empress dowager still didn't like her very much, she didn't deliberately make things difficult for her and let her have a peaceful meal.
To be honest, the food in Wanshou Palace is really delicious.
If it was still a purely dining gathering, Chu Liuzheng wouldn't mind coming over for a meal often.
The two walked back hand in hand, and the cool night breeze brought a whiff of sweet osmanthus fragrance.
In the Wanshou Palace, the Queen Mother was pulling Aunt Zhao to chat with her.
Madam Zhao sat on the footrest and gently massaged the Queen Mother's legs. "This old servant saw that Madam Chu was quiet and well-behaved, not quite like the rumors."
"Well-behaved?" The Queen Mother snorted, "He only looks well-behaved on the surface." He was extremely audacious to be able to be in a trance while sitting next to her and the Emperor.
"Being pampered by His Majesty like this, it's not easy to appear obedient," said Nanny Zhao. "Since you don't like her, why did you help her with the Imperial Garden incident?"
"I'm not doing this for her." The Queen Mother curled her lips. "The Emperor likes her. If she's not good, it will definitely make the Emperor upset."
"You still care about His Majesty." Nanny Zhao smiled. "Your Majesty brought her here today because he appreciates your kindness."
The Queen Mother was pleased to hear this, and a smile appeared on her face. She asked, "Have you prepared the things I asked you to prepare?"
Aunt Zhao nodded: "Everything is ready."
"Send it to the Queen tomorrow." The Queen Mother's face showed a bit of coldness.
Aunt Zhao massaged her legs and said, "You just love to worry about the younger generation, but you must take care of yourself."
"I'm just afraid someone won't tell me to take care of myself." The Queen Mother sneered, "She instigated a fight between Yu'er and that Chu family right under my nose, which annoyed the prince. She gave my brother a hard job, but let her, the Duke Zhong's Mansion, reap the benefits."
"When she did those things before, I thought she was young and ignorant and chose to turn a blind eye. But she thought I was really blind. If I don't teach her a lesson, she will instigate Yu'er to rush ahead for her."
"Why are you so angry?" Madam Zhao quickly ordered someone to bring some soothing tea. "After all, you still care about Concubine Jieyu."
The Queen Mother remained silent.
She is also the daughter of the Xie family, how can she not have any selfish motives?
In the Yihe Palace, Concubine Xie, who was counting the days and reflecting on her mistakes every day, suddenly opened her mouth and sneezed loudly.
She wiped her nose with a piece of silk and said angrily, "It must be that little bitch surnamed Chu who is cursing this palace."
"Your Majesty, please keep your voice down." Liuli looked outside. "If this gets to His Majesty's ears, you will be punished again."
"Punish me if you want me to." Concubine Xie was filled with grievances and couldn't help but express them. "Your Majesty let that little bitch bewitched me. I was the one who got beaten and punished. How unfair! When I can get out, I will definitely go to the Queen Mother and complain about that little bitch!"
"Master." Liuli wanted to cover her mouth but didn't dare. She gently advised, "There are many people in the harem who regard Chu as a thorn in their side. Why do you..."
Before she could finish her words, a young palace maid came in and reported, "Your Majesty, the Empress sent Aunt Qiu Sui to bring you something."
Apart from Concubine Shu, the only one who still misses her these days is the Queen.
Xie Jieyu said, "Please come in."
Qiu Sui came in carrying a food box and knelt before Concubine Xie, saying, "Hail, Your Majesty."
"Get up," Concubine Xie said, glancing at the food box in her hand. Qiu Sui smiled and handed the food box to Liu Li. "The imperial kitchen has made taro and pumpkin pastries. The Empress thought you would like them, so she specially asked me to bring them to you while they are still hot."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Concubine Xie ordered someone to find a seat for Qiu Sui.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Qiu Sui sat down and looked at Concubine Xie with concern. "From what I've seen, Your Majesty seems to have lost some weight. Please take care of yourself."
Xie Jieyu snorted and curled her lips. "What if I take care of myself? What if I don't? No one cares anyway."
These words are full of resentment.
"Your Majesty, please don't say that. The Empress is worried about you every day." Qiu Sui spoke gently, "The Empress knows you've been wronged, but His Majesty is biased towards the Chu family, so the Empress is not in a position to say more. To be honest, my Majesty has also suffered a lot of injustice from the Chu family."
A trace of indignation appeared on her face, which aroused Xie Jieyu's curiosity and asked, "How dare that little... Chu dare to provoke the Empress?"
"Alas." Qiu Sui sighed softly and whispered what happened that day by the lake in the Imperial Garden.
In fact, this matter had already been spread privately, but Xie Jieyu was in the palace reflecting on herself and didn't know about it. Others would not tell others about it because of the queen's majesty, so when she heard Qiu Sui say this, Xie Jieyu was so surprised that her mouth opened slightly.
That little bitch actually dared to fight the Queen's people in public. Who gave her the courage? Even with the Queen Mother's support, she didn't dare to be so arrogant!
"Your Majesty didn't punish her?"
Qiu Sui shook her head. "Not only was there no punishment, no harsh words were spoken. They even issued a decree of grace, promising that Chu would not have to follow formalities when walking around the palace in the future."
Xie Jieyu suddenly felt that compared to the Empress's treatment, the Emperor's treatment of her was not bad, and her mood strangely improved a little. She picked up her tea and took a sip, not responding to Qiu Sui's words.
Qiu Sui observed her expression and suddenly changed the subject: "It is said that the Queen Mother is also very satisfied with Chu."
Xie Jieyu didn't believe it: "How could the Queen Mother like her?" The Queen Mother hated little goblins like this the most.
"Your Majesty, you don't know that His Majesty is taking Chu to the Wanshou Palace for dinner tonight. The Empress Dowager..." Qiu Sui exaggerated the news she had heard, which made Concubine Xie furious.
That little bitch not only stole her cousin, but she also wants to steal her own aunt?
She pinched her palms hard, anger churning in her chest, and she didn't even know when Qiu Sui left.
After Liuli sent Qiusui back, she sent all the palace attendants out. Turning back, she saw Concubine Xie still leaning against a soft pillow, lost in thought, her face looking very grim. She couldn't help but call out worriedly, "Your Majesty?"
"We can't let that little bitch succeed."
Liuli: “Ah?”
"Come here." Xie Jieyu drank the cold tea on the table, waved to her, and whispered a few words in her ear. The bright candlelight reflected in her eyes, which were a little cold.
After hearing her words, Liuli was so shocked that her face turned pale. She said anxiously, "Your Majesty, please don't be impulsive. You are a member of the Xie family. The Queen Mother will never favor an outsider. You..."
(End of this chapter)
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