Concubine Lin leaning in Wu Qing's arms: "..."

Without looking back, she could already imagine the looks of the other concubines.

From the perspective of others, the imperial concubine's face was pressed against Wu Qing's chest, revealing only her pointed and delicate chin. Her jade-like ears were faintly flushed, like a shy girl.

Under normal circumstances, this would indeed be a beautiful sight.

But……

The one holding the imperial concubine is Concubine Wu!

This picture... is so weird.

Wu Qing, who was too strong, strode to the outside of the pavilion, put Concubine Lin down steadily, and asked worriedly: "My lady, is your foot okay?"

Wu Qing was the first to set off, and was already far ahead of the others. But when she learned that Concubine Lin had sprained her ankle, she turned back without hesitation.

Concubine Lin refused: "I am fine, you can go ahead and don't worry about me."

Thinking that Concubine Lin was dissatisfied with her thin body, Wu Qing immediately said, "Don't worry, Madam. I have extraordinary arm strength. Even carrying the emperor is no problem."

Before the imperial concubine could refuse, before she could finish her words, Concubine Wu had already gently picked up Concubine Lin, as if she was picking up a feather.

Concubine Lin was panicked and quickly called her servants to rescue her.

But who knew that Wu Qing's speed was so fast. The imperial concubine's servants couldn't catch up with her and could only watch her pick up the imperial concubine and sprint up the mountain.

At this moment, outside the pavilion, Concubine Lin said helplessly: "I can walk normally, why are you so startled and insist on carrying me up."

The concubines in the pavilion also came to their senses and entered a state of palace fighting.

Concubine Sun took a sip of water and said sarcastically, "Yes, we all walked up the mountain. Is the Imperial Concubine so delicate?"

Qi Changzai said directly: "Sister Sunpin, what you said is wrong. Wu Guiren volunteered to serve as the sedan chair for the Imperial Concubine out of her concern for her."

She seemed to be helping Concubine Wu out of trouble, but in fact she was mocking her for being extremely flattering.

Qi Changzai and Wu Guiren entered the palace at the same time, and they had been friends since they first entered the palace. Qi Changzai was no stranger to Wu Qing.

Lingmei Garden was adjacent to her bedroom. Whenever she strolled in the palace, she could always see the plum blossoms in full bloom.

The original Wu Qing was just like the flowers in Lingmei Garden, and soon withered.

In Qi Changzai's eyes, Wu Qing was just an ordinary concubine among the many concubines in the palace, well-behaved and timid. She never really regarded her as an opponent.

Now that Concubine Wu has embraced the imperial concubine, Qi Chang can hardly deny the jealousy in her heart.

"Noble Lady Wu was considerate of the Imperial Concubine and carried her up the mountain. This was a kind act, but in the eyes of others, this action was too frivolous."

"This is a holy place called a Buddhist temple. It's better not to do such frivolous things." Qi Chang said with a smile on her red lips.

With Concubine Wu's sudden promotion, it was inevitable that some people would harbor ill will towards her.

It is normal for Qi to often make provocative remarks.

However, before Concubine Wu could open her mouth to defend herself, Concubine Lin took the lead and mocked Qi Changzai.

"If you don't like it, just poke your own eyes out. I didn't ask anyone to force you to see it." Concubine Lin said calmly.

"My lady...?"

Qi Chang was stunned and caught off guard by Concubine Lin's sudden counterattack.

She originally thought that Concubine Lin would stay out of the matter, but she didn't expect that she would come forward to defend Concubine Wu.

Li Guiren and Mu Changzai were originally in the Imperial Concubine's camp, but they had never been favored by her, and she had never helped them out.

Qi Changzai stood up from his seat and bowed, a drop of cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

She quickly explained: "Your Highness, you have misunderstood. I did not mean that."

"Don't call me, I think it's unlucky."

Concubine Lin frowned and said unhappily, "A mere maid has the right to talk to me?"

"My foot is injured. Lady Wu can easily pick me up. What use are you? Are you going to tell the world with your mouth?"

Qi Changzai bit her lip.

She forced a smile on her face, took two steps back unwillingly, and whispered, "It's my fault."

Ningpin sighed and stepped out to smooth things over: "Your Majesty is right. She is just a concubine, why bother with her?"

Concubine Shu and Concubine Yue nodded in agreement.

There was a huge gap in status between Concubine Lin and Concubine Qi, so there was really no need to haggle with her over trivial matters.

Wu Qing slapped his thigh, and his inner voice slowly rang out: [I remember who this is, hey, it turns out to be Qi Changzai! Isn’t she the most annoying villain at the beginning of the book! ]

[The Imperial Concubine's words could have been a little harsher. How could she let Concubine Qi off so easily?]

[Qi Changzai is the most annoying villain in the early part of the original story. She followed the orders of Li Guiren and bullied the heroine unscrupulously.]

[Her methods were cunning and despicable, including but not limited to putting a needle in the heroine's dancing shoes, causing the heroine's feet to be covered in blood after dancing.]

[She secretly cut a tiny hole in the heroine's dance dress, hoping to make her lose face at the palace banquet. The worst thing is that she even invited the heroine to the palace and made her dance in front of the eunuchs.]

[Why does someone who looks so charming and cute have such a vicious heart? ]

The Imperial Concubine, the Shu Concubine and others caught Wu Qing's thoughts and looked at each other in surprise.

Is she... talking about Qi Changzai?

Qi Chang is usually carefree, speaks freely, and never keeps her mouth shut. She always pretends to be straightforward and cute in front of the emperor.

I didn't expect that behind this seemingly unintentional behavior, there was such a vicious heart.

Na Qichang deliberately targeted Concubine Wu in her words and deeds just now. Was it intentional or was it her true nature that was revealed unintentionally?

Concubine Shu and Concubine Yue noticed something strange.

They began to re-examine Qi Changzai. Her character, which was once considered carefree, now made them feel a little uneasy.

But Qi Changzai was still thinking about how to frame Concubine Wu and did not notice this.

Just as everyone was getting emotional, Concubine Zhang spoke.

She was still thinking about the sedan chair, and said to the Imperial Concubine, "Your Highness, your legs are not convenient for you, why don't you take the sedan chair up the mountain?"

Concubine Zhang said, "I heard that there is a sedan chair that is suitable for a noble lady, but you can see that Concubine Wu is in good health, so you can let her walk up by herself."

Qi often responded immediately.

Concubine Zhang originally thought that Concubine Shu would come forward to help, but unexpectedly, Concubine Shu shook her head slightly and stood up first.

"I've rested enough, I'll go first." said Concubine Shu.

After Concubine Shu felt that there might be some hidden secret behind the damage to the sedan chair, she did not want to get involved in the matter anymore.

As soon as these words were spoken, Concubine Zhang had to swallow the words that were about to come out of her mouth.

Just now, Concubine Shu promised to speak up for her, why did she suddenly go back on her word?

Concubine Zhang was completely puzzled.

Yuepin also agreed, "Yes, I feel much better too. If I am any later, I am afraid I will miss the dinner at Huguo Temple."

The concubines naturally respected the Imperial Concubine and the Shu Concubine. In a blink of an eye, only Concubine Zhang and Concubine Qi were left in the pavilion.

Concubine Zhang sighed quietly, knowing that her words carried little weight, so she had to accept her fate and stood up.

Qi often has a blank expression on her face, but there is a subtle glimpse of resentment in her eyes.

Before the sun set, the group finally arrived at the gate of Huguo Temple.

The Huguo Temple has a solemn and mysterious appearance, and the ancient stone steps are covered with traces of time.

At this moment, an overly handsome abbot walked out from the depths of the temple. He had a delicate face and bright eyes.

He clasped his hands together, with a gentle smile on his face, and bowed to everyone, saying, "Greetings, ladies."

This monk who looks no more than 30 years old is Abbot Tongguang of Huguo Temple.