Chapter 148 Pillow Whisper
The Imperial Palace.
It was already late at night. Emperor Wen of Qi read the memorials for a long time. He couldn't help stretching his arms and turning his neck before he felt a little more comfortable.
"Your Majesty, it's night, you should rest!" Eunuch Liu stepped forward and said.
"Xiao Zhuzi, what time is it?" Emperor Wen of Qi asked casually.
Xiao Zhuzi is the name of Eunuch Liu. Eunuch Liu grew up with Emperor Wen of Qi and has always been a trusted eunuch beside Emperor Wen of Qi. He has a certain status in the heart of Emperor Wen of Qi, and naturally his status in this palace is not low.
When Eunuch Liu heard Emperor Wen of Qi asking about the time, he quickly said softly, "Your Majesty, it's already three quarters past midnight. You should rest now."
"Yes!" Emperor Wen of Qi nodded and said, "Go and get the sign."
"Hey!" Eunuch Liu responded quickly, went to get the sign, and held it in front of Emperor Wen of Qi.
Emperor Wen of Qi looked at the twenty or so brands of different colors and patterns in front of him, and was a little hesitant for a moment. He chose from left to right for a long time but could not make a decision.
Eunuch Liu stole a glance at the side and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I heard that the Imperial Concubine has been studying dim sum recently. Who knows, she might have come up with some new ideas."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen of Qi glanced at Eunuch Liu, then nodded and smiled, "You old fellow, did you get something?"
"Look at what the emperor said!" Eunuch Liu laughed and said, "Even my life and property belong to the emperor. Even if I get something, isn't it also the emperor's?"
"Hahaha!" Emperor Wen of Qi couldn't help but laugh out loud when he heard this. "Okay, then let's go to the Imperial Concubine tonight!"
"Hey!" Eunuch Liu responded quickly, then went out and shouted, "Let's go to Yongfu Palace."
A young eunuch had already run to Yongfu Palace to deliver the message!
Concubine Liu hurriedly ordered people to prepare tea and snacks, and was busy changing her clothes. When Emperor Wen of Qi's sedan chair arrived at the gate of Yongfu Palace, Concubine Liu was already dressed up and waiting at the palace gate to welcome Emperor Wen of Qi.
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Liu bowed to Emperor Wen of Qi and said in a sweet voice.
"My beloved concubine, there is no need to be so polite!" Upon seeing this, Emperor Wen of Qi hurried forward, took Concubine Liu's hand and said with a smile.
Concubine Liu took this opportunity to stand up and said with a smile, "Your Majesty has been busy all night, are you tired? I have prepared some tea and snacks, Your Majesty, please have some supper first."
"Haha, great!" Emperor Wen of Qi said with a smile, "Xiao Zhuzi said you have some new snacks here?"
"Your Majesty!" Concubine Liu smiled and took Emperor Wen of Qi's arm as they walked towards the main hall. "This is just something I wanted to try out when I have nothing better to do. I know Your Majesty loves all kinds of fresh snacks, so I thought if I could come up with something new and exciting, it would make Your Majesty happy."
"You are quite clever!" Emperor Wen of Qi said with a smile, "Have you made any new snacks?"
"I did manage to make some!" Concubine Liu smiled sheepishly, "But the taste can't compare to Xunweizhai's. I'm clumsy and can't make anything that good."
"Hahaha!" Emperor Wen of Qi laughed and said, "If you like the snacks from Xunweizhai, just send someone to buy them."
As he spoke, he saw Qinchun bringing a plate of dim sum, so he picked up a piece and tasted it. After savoring it carefully, he said, "My beloved concubine, this dim sum is not as good as Xunweizhai, but it is still pretty good!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty!" Concubine Liu said to Emperor Wen of Qi with a smile as beautiful as a flower. Then she changed the subject and sighed, "However, although I love the snacks from Xunweizhai, I am embarrassed to buy them."
"Oh? Why?" Emperor Wen of Qi asked in confusion.
Concubine Liu pursed her lips, sighed softly, and said, "My niece accidentally offended the owner of Xunweizhai. How can I, as his aunt, have the nerve to buy his things?"
"The owner of Xunweizhai?" Emperor Wen of Qi narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "Are you talking about the second daughter of the Yuan family, my beloved concubine?"
"Exactly!"
"How did your niece offend that family?" Emperor Wen of Qi asked with a slight frown.
Concubine Liu then told Emperor Wen of Qi the whole story, but she concealed the reason why Liu Xueqing was jealous and resentful, saying only that it was a conflict between little girls, and she also blamed Chen Yao for the rumor.
"It was just a whisper between young girls, but someone with ulterior motives spread it, turning it into a rumor that defamed Miss Yuan Er." Concubine Liu sighed. "Not only did Miss Yuan Er hit my niece in public, she also threatened to investigate. My niece has a lot of grievances to share. How can I even have the nerve to buy snacks from Xunxiangzhai?"
"So that's the case!" Emperor Wen of Qi nodded. "If that's the case, then your niece was also wronged."
"That's right!" Concubine Liu nodded hurriedly. "So, she came to me today and didn't dare go back. You know, my brother is very careful about his reputation. If he punishes my niece without knowing the truth, what will happen to her and how will we answer to the Yuan family? Wouldn't my niece die unjustly?"
As he spoke, his eyes turned slightly red.
Emperor Wen of Qi had always favored Concubine Liu. Seeing her on the verge of tears, he felt distressed. He quickly took Concubine Liu's hand and comforted her, saying, "This isn't a big deal at all. If Yuan Qifeng continues to pursue this matter tomorrow, I can just give him a verbal order, telling him not to pursue your niece. Whoever spread the rumor will be held accountable. Please don't embarrass your niece. How about that?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Concubine Liu smiled upon hearing this, and personally held the tea and handed it to Emperor Wen of Qi, with a charming look: "Your Majesty, it's getting late. After you drink this cup of tea, we can go to bed!"
Emperor Wen of Qi did not accept the tea. He simply held Concubine Liu's soft hand, and the corners of his lips curved up. "My beloved, my hands are sore from reviewing memorials today. What can I do?"
Concubine Liu understood and smiled, giving Emperor Wen of Qi a glare: "Your Majesty, since your hands are sore, I will feed you this tea!"
As she spoke, she leaned against Emperor Wen of Qi with a soft and boneless posture, and brought the teacup in her hand to Emperor Wen of Qi's mouth.
Emperor Wen of Qi drank the tea from Concubine Liu's hand and couldn't help but smile, "As expected, the tea in my beloved concubine's hand is more fragrant."
Concubine Liu smiled coquettishly: "Your Majesty only knows how to make fun of me."
"Whether you are joking or not, my beloved concubine will know after changing my clothes." Emperor Wen of Qi's voice became much lower.
Concubine Liu's face flushed, and her voice became softer and softer: "Then I will help the emperor change his clothes."
"good!"
Eunuch Liu smiled and quietly gestured to the eunuchs and palace maids around him, then quietly retreated and closed the palace door...
(End of this chapter)
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