Chapter 276 Concubine Yao is reprimanded

"But from what I see, the queen is the master of the harem after all, and it's not appropriate for the royal concubine to do this."

The Emperor of Great Chu then straightened his body and looked at Concubine Yao in front of him.

So this is what she meant?

I did hear a few days ago that Qingyan reprimanded Concubine Yao in Jinxiu Palace, but I didn't expect that she would hold a grudge against her.

Thinking of this, there was a little more inquiry in his eyes when he looked at Concubine Yao.

When he spoke again, his tone was not so good: "Oh? You seem to have some complaints about the Royal Concubine."

Yaopin was indeed a person without much tact. She still didn't realize that the Great Chu Emperor had already frowned. She smiled and said, "I dare not. I just..."

"How outrageous!" Before Concubine Yao could finish her words, she was interrupted by the Emperor of Great Chu.

Only then did Concubine Yao raise her head and look at the Emperor of Chu.

However, he looked annoyed, and his relaxed look was gone.

She quickly stood up and knelt down: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have no other intentions, but I feel that the Queen..."

Having said this, Concubine Yao no longer dared to continue.

She had always known that His Majesty favored the Imperial Consort. After all, even on the day when the imperial edict to confer the title of Queen was delivered, His Majesty did not show up in the Jinxiu Palace and stayed in the Qingyun Palace the entire day.

The difference is immediately apparent from this comparison.

But now she had taken refuge with the Empress Dowager, and she wanted to say a good word for the Empress Dowager so that the Empress Dowager would know that she was in her heart.

But she never expected that His Majesty would favor the Imperial Concubine to such an extent. Before she even said anything, His Majesty got angry.

Thinking of this, Concubine Yao just lowered her head and knelt on the ground, not daring to look at the Emperor of Chu again.

The voice of the Great Chu Emperor came from overhead at the right time: "Now the Empress is managing the harem even better. A concubine dares to gossip about the Imperial Concubine."

"Meng Quande," the Great Chu Emperor called out, and only continued to speak after Meng Quande came in, "Send Concubine Yao back and confine her to her room for three days."

Concubine Yao looked up at the Emperor of Great Chu in horror, but did not dare to say anything more.

Although Meng Quande was confused, he just replied respectfully and led Concubine Yao out of Longsheng Palace.

As for Jinyu, she had already gone to Jinxiu Palace accompanied by Pei Chuyan.

When Jin Yu and the others arrived at Jinxiu Palace, the news that Concubine Yao was punished was the first to reach the palace.

At this time, Yunlan was standing in front of the Queen, reporting the matter carefully.

"I heard that Jinyu, who was with the Imperial Concubine, went to Longsheng Palace. His Majesty got angry soon after and asked Eunuch Meng to send Concubine Yao back."

Yunlan was very cautious. After all, her queen did not have many available people around her. Concubine Yao was the one who obeyed her queen's orders the most. Besides, Qingyun Palace had always been at odds with her queen, so she did not dare to say anything that would benefit Qingyun Palace.

Yue Ran, who was standing by, brought the teacup in her hand to the empress and consoled her: "Don't be angry, madam. Concubine Yao has always been outspoken."

Shen Ning did not speak.

Concubine Yao is indeed a person who speaks without restraint. Last time, she was punished by Song Qingyan in her own palace, and now she has done something stupid again.

You can figure it out with your toes. It was probably what Jinyu said, and Yaopin made up a few sentences for Song Qingyan after Jinyu left.

Your Majesty has always favored Song Qingyan, so how could he tolerate anyone saying bad things about her?

While the master and his two servants were discussing the matter, the maid outside came to report.

"Your Majesty, Miss Jinyu and Prince Pei from the Imperial Concubine's side are here."

Shen Ning frowned when he heard this.

Jinyu? Even Pei Chuyan is here? Is there something important?

But he did not hesitate and quickly ordered someone to invite the person in.

Now she and Song Qingyan both knew very well that they were enemies, but as long as they didn't show any hostility, they would pretend to be in harmony.

Your Majesty had already suspected me because of Yun Ping's drugging.

You should be more careful in what you say and do.

Therefore, when dealing with the maids around Song Qingyan, it is natural to appear friendly.

Jinyu and Pei Chuyan naturally performed the greetings and greeted in a proper manner.

"Isn't the Royal Concubine going to General Han's residence to watch the ceremony today? How come Miss Jinyu has the time to come here? Didn't you go with your mother?" The Queen naturally smiled.

"To reply to Your Majesty, our Queen did go today. She had something to ask, so she sent me back to the palace to ask for Your Majesty's opinion." After saying this, Jin Yu looked up at Shen Ning.

Seeing that Shen Ning looked willing to hear the details, he continued speaking.

"After leaving General Han's residence, the queen went to the eldest princess' residence, and the eldest princess begged her to stay there."

"The Empress also knows that the eldest princess is now in advanced stages of pregnancy. Our Empress cannot refuse her, so she asked me to return to the palace to ask for the Empress' opinion."

After hearing this, Shen Ning still maintained his smile: "There is indeed no precedent for a concubine staying overnight outside."

Speaking of this, Shen Ning suddenly realized that Jin Yu came from Longsheng Palace.

She must have asked for His Majesty's opinion.

Then she changed her words: "But the Imperial Concubine has nothing to do in the palace. You can go and ask His Majesty what he thinks. If His Majesty agrees, then there will be nothing for me to do."

With the Queen's words, it was decided that Song Qingyan could stay at the Grand Princess's Mansion.

Jinyu and Pei Chuyan hurried to the Grand Princess's Mansion.

After Jinyu left, Yunlan began to grumble in dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty is too tolerant of the Imperial Concubine. It is unreasonable for a concubine to stay overnight outside the palace."

"Now, Your Majesty..."

At this point, Yunlan stopped talking and glanced at Yueran timidly.

Fortunately, Yueran seemed not to notice what I just said. If I had finished speaking, I would probably have been scolded by Yueran again.

As they were talking, Bai Ling came back hurriedly from outside.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Concubine Yao was reprimanded in Longsheng Palace and has now been taken back to Ruisi Palace by Eunuch Meng. He said she will be confined for three days!"

Bai Ling was sent by Shen Ning to Ruisi Palace to deliver something to Lady Le, but on the way she happened to meet Concubine Yao who was in a hurry returning to Ruisi Palace.

So I asked a few questions in private.

Yunlan, who was standing by, quickly spoke up after hearing this: "Someone has just reported it to Her Majesty. Her Majesty has already known about this matter. How is the situation with Noble Le?"

"The imperial physician has examined her. Lady Le's pregnancy is now very stable. She is now over five months pregnant and is already showing."

"According to the Queen's instructions, because pregnant women are more afraid of heat, ice has been used now, which is very cool."

"Now, Lady Le is very close to Lady Yue of Wenying Palace. When I went there, Lady Yue was talking to Lady Le!"

Bai Ling has always been a cautious person, so she reported to the Queen in detail what she had just seen and heard.

Seeing the Empress's satisfied look on Bai Ling's face, Yunlan felt more and more unhappy.