Chapter 14 Face to face, please don’t leave me…
Concubine Xiang's laughter was the most beautiful, like a string of wind chimes hanging under the eaves in the spring breeze, basking in the warm sunshine, and jingling in every comfortable afternoon.
She is also the most favored concubine now.
"Your Majesty, why do you keep looking at Changning?" She giggled and threw herself at the emperor's legs, saying angrily, "Is it possible that I am not pretty enough today?"
The beauty was delicate and charming, and the emperor laughed and pinched her cheeks, but he couldn't catch his breath and started coughing.
Zhao Changning immediately stepped forward and pushed Xiangpin away. She rubbed the emperor's chest for a long time, then took the tea bowl and fed him water. Seeing saliva flowing from the corner of the emperor's mouth, she immediately took out a handkerchief to wipe it.
Xiangpin felt nauseous and stepped back three steps, standing next to Concubine Sun.
The two of them looked at each other at the same time, and seeing Zhao Changning's attentiveness, they couldn't help but reveal a subtle disdain at the same time.
Zhao Changning seemed oblivious to the two men's actions. He only patiently instructed the emperor, gently and carefully, and with concern, he said angrily, "The imperial physician said that we should remain calm. Your Majesty, how could you forget again?"
The emperor's face was full of reluctance. He still couldn't accept the aging of his body. He pushed her away suddenly, and only when his face turned purple did he scold her breathlessly.
"Don't try to fool me with those bastards' words. I'm going to drag them all out and chop them up. And you, all of you, are you all hoping for my death? Bitch, bitch..."
Faced with the emperor who suddenly went mad, Concubine Xiang and Concubine Sun were so frightened that they immediately knelt down and kowtowed, trembling all over.
Zhao Changning was already accustomed to the emperor's sudden temper. Based on past experience, she bravely knelt at the emperor's feet and reached out to rub his chest without fear.
"I'll go to the Imperial Hospital later and pass on your instructions." She continued to speak softly, patiently comforting him, "As long as the emperor doesn't blame you after this is over, that's all that matters."
The emperor felt a little more comfortable, but when he thought of his recent behavior, a look of pain gradually appeared on his wrinkled face, and his cloudy eyes closed tightly.
The afternoon sun was shining warmly, and the seated emperor was surrounded by people kneeling, even the people on the stage were kneeling obediently.
Zhao Changning considerately brought a cup of ginseng tea. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Concubine Xiang and Concubine Sun kneeling with their heads touching the ground, and his heart felt peaceful.
The emperor's breathing finally calmed down, and he said in an old and weak voice, "Let's listen to the opera."
Zhao Changning sighed, stood up, and told the troupe to continue, then asked them to change the tea, snacks, and incense...
Concubine Xiang and Concubine Sun looked at each other, not daring to stand up, and not knowing what to do. Over the years, in front of the violent old emperor, only Zhao Changning was so bold, not afraid of death, and dared to face him head-on.
I really don't know where she gets the courage from.
Zhao Changning waited for the opera to continue for a while before finding a break to ask the two of them to get up. "Ladies, please get up. It's important that you accompany the emperor to watch the opera."
The two men stood up tremblingly, glanced at the emperor first, and then reluctantly sat on both sides of the emperor to listen to the opera.
The female roles on the stage have a long and graceful voice and their voices are deafening.
"Suddenly I heard the sound of drums and horns, which aroused my lofty ambition to break through the gates of heaven. I thought of the days when I was so majestic on my Peach Blossom Horse, and the blood of the enemies splashing on my pomegranate skirt. I have to fulfill my duty in my lifetime, how can I let an inch of land belong to others? What is the point of talking about the foreign king and the clown? I can stop a million soldiers with one sword." [1]
This was a play that the emperor liked very much, and it was also the best play performed by this troupe.
Zhao Changning stood silently in the background, watching his two old friends try hard to hide their fear as they put on a pretentious smile in front of the old emperor. Their fair, smooth faces were radiant with spring light and a charming allure, a stark contrast to the powerful lyrics being sung on stage. Even with their best efforts to conceal their feelings, they couldn't hide the occasional frown, or the slight tilt of their head after holding their breath to catch their breath...
She looked at him expressionlessly, thinking about the past. Even though she felt disgusted, she still didn't look away. Once again, a desire for power inexplicably surged in her heart.
Yes, she really began to crave power.
Zhao Changning quietly retreated and happened to meet the eunuch who came in to report. After asking, he found out that it was the prince who came.
She had a vague guess in her heart that he must have come for Mingxuan, as the prince had spoken for Mingxuan before.
Unfortunately, when she wanted to follow in, she was stopped outside by the prince, and the emperor did not say a word.
I don’t know what the father and son said to each other, but when the prince left, he looked unhappy, with a frown on his face and a look of worry.
I think it's Mingxuan's confession letter that has caused a lot of trouble. That Hu Gou'er is not someone to be trifled with.
The golden sun set in the west, and the orange-red sun hung on the willow branches. Zhao Changning returned to his residence tiredly.
"Aunt, you're back?" Yunsheng appeared again with a bruised face and a smile on his face. He seemed to feel a little embarrassed and scratched his head uncomfortably.
Where he had squatted, there were several willow baskets, and it seemed that he had been waiting for a long time.
Zhao Changning looked at him expressionlessly, feeling confused. For a moment he couldn't figure out what he was trying to do.
"Why are you still here?"
When Yunsheng heard this, the smile on his face froze at the corner of his mouth. He was a little at a loss and stammered, "Aunt, I delivered the clothes. I really delivered them to Yunhe, really..."
"Are you really stupid or just pretending to be stupid?" Zhao Changning said calmly, "Or do you want to get something from me?"
She couldn't believe that someone could be so stupid. Knowing that she was being used, beaten up, and not accepted, she still came back without holding a grudge. She was either stupid or very scheming.
Thinking of this, the silly smile on his face became even more annoying.
Yunsheng became more and more anxious and tried to defend himself incoherently.
"Aunt, I just want Yunpei's injury to heal quickly. Aunt, I remember everything I promised and said. If you help me and Yunpei, I'm willing to do anything. Really, Aunt..."
Zhao Changning frowned, unable to tell whether he was genuine or just pretending.
Most of the people in the palace are smart. After suffering a little loss, they are like injured snails and are unwilling to extend their tentacles again, for fear of being killed before the next loss.
She has come this far and has suffered countless hidden and obvious losses along the way.
"I've already promised to cure Yunpei, so go ahead."
Yunsheng was extremely frightened and tears suddenly fell from his eyes. He looked pitiful and had no idea where he could go.
"Auntie, is there something I did wrong? Please don't abandon me..."
Zhao Changning looked at his red eyes, which didn't seem like a disguise. He didn't know what to say for a moment. After dealing with a group of smart people for a long time, they all spoke in a roundabout way. When he suddenly met Yunsheng, he felt a little unfamiliar.
She was feeling irritated and didn't want to chat with idiots.
"I was using you all along. I saved Yun Pei just for the sake of convenience. I also used you to kill Yun Qiao. It wasn't because I was kind. Do you understand?"
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