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"I came here with my mother for a while, and when I saw the carriage from Prime Minister Chu's mansion, I came to find you first!" After exchanging greetings with Xiahou An'er and Yun Yan, Qu Feiqing and Yun Qianmeng walked side by side!
As they were talking, they saw a commotion coming from the entrance of the garden. The ladies who were originally chatting and enjoying the scenery in various corners of the garden rushed to the entrance, and the voices of congratulations continued one after another. "I think it must be Princess Duan who has arrived. Let's go and congratulate her!" Although they didn't want to squeeze into a crowded place, but since it was the custom, they could only return the same way!
At this time, walking into the garden with Princess Duan was the wife of Han, Han Shaomian's mother. Looking around, Princess Duan was as independent as a green lotus, while Mrs. Han was gentle and elegant, exuding an aura of harmony!
However, Princess Duan's expression remained cold throughout the whole process, and she did not smile even though her own house was hosting a banquet. Madam Han, who was following behind her, also smiled warmly and politely, and did not get carried away by her son's high school admission!
Looking at the two people in front of him, Yun Ganmeng always felt that his expression was not in line with his heart!
But this is not surprising. After all, the Han family is the maiden family of the former Prince Duan. But Prince Duan is paving the way for the Han family's children at this time. This is probably not only because he is satisfied with Han Shaomian, but it also includes his affection for the former Princess Duan!
If such a thing happened to any woman, I'm afraid she would not be happy!
"Your Majesty, I greet you. Congratulations to you, Princess and Madam Han!" Yun Qianmeng led Xiahou An'er and Yun Yan forward, bowed slightly towards Princess Duan, and congratulated her softly!
"It turns out to be Madam Chu and the princess. Thank you so much! Please take a seat!" As cold as ever, Princess Duan only glanced at the three people who were bowing, and replied perfunctorily but politely, and then she stopped talking!
However, Yun Qianmeng was one of the very few people who could speak. When she came in just now, facing so many people's flattering congratulations, she was reluctant to even glance at them. Now that she was able to reply to Yun Qianmeng with a few words, in the eyes of outsiders, it was already a great honor!
Although Madam Han rarely appeared at banquets, she was a lady from a prominent family. Seeing the wife of the current Left Prime Minister, she wasn't overwhelmed with emotion, nor did she shrink back in fear of Chu Feiyang's status. Instead, she smiled elegantly at Yun Qianmeng. "Thank you, Madam Chu. Please take a seat!"
After she finished speaking, Mrs. Han also kept silent. Although there was a smile in her eyes, her expression seemed a little dull!
Yun Qianmeng looked up and found Ji Shuyu and Qu Feiqing among the people who had already taken their seats, and was about to walk towards them with a smile!
At this time, a noisy male voice was heard from the outside of the garden. From the sound of flattery, it must be Prince Duan leading the male guests towards the garden!
After a while, a group of men appeared at the archway of the garden. Prince Duan and Prince Chen were wearing the same dark purple prince's robes. The four-clawed coiled dragon in front of them was majestic and noble, showing their extremely noble status!
Chu Feiyang, dressed in a black brocade robe, was not inferior to the other two, especially the smile on his lips, which made him even more dazzling than the other two, making the eyes of the Qianjin people follow his figure!
It’s a pity that since Chu Feiyang appeared at the entrance of the garden, his eyes full of doting have been fixed on Yun Qianmeng, and he automatically ignored the admiring gazes of other beautiful girls!
A bold idea suddenly jumped into Yun Qianmeng's mind!
But what caught Yun Qianmeng's attention at this moment was the young man walking with Hai Chenxi. He was very noble, with a gentle smile on his face, but ambition was hidden in his eyes. Especially towards Hai Chenxi who was walking with him, he had an innate aversion to him. He must be Hai Yue, the prince of the Sea King. As these noble princes entered, Han Shaomian and a middle-aged man walked in. The man looked extremely elegant, and Han Shaomian respected him very much. He must be Han Shaomian's father, Han Weisheng!
However, the father and son do not look alike!
Yun Qianmeng's gaze couldn't help but turn to Madam Han. Comparing her appearance with Han Shaomian's, she couldn't find any similarities at all!
"Haha, Prime Minister Chu is absolutely right. Prime Minister Chu is very thoughtful!" At this time, I don't know what Chu Feiyang whispered in Prince Duan's ear, but the always serious and respectful Prince Duan actually laughed out loud. Seeing Prince Duan's smile, Yun Qianmeng raised her eyebrows slightly, and looked at Han Shaomian who was smiling and communicating with Han Che again. She felt that Han Shaomian and Prince Duan were so similar in their eyebrows and eyes, especially Han Shaomian, who always had a sense of calmness and dignity, as if it was natural. The nobility hidden in his bones and his usual approachable demeanor made people unforgettable!
No matter how much Prince Duan loved the late princess, and even if he wanted to help Princess Han's family, it was really too much to support the Han family like this, unless Han Shaomian and Prince Duan were related by blood!
Recalling the expressions of Princess Duan and Madam Han just now, Yun Qianmeng's eyes showed a solemnity. If it was really as she guessed, did Han Shaomian know about this?
Yun Ganmeng gradually withdrew his gaze, lowered his head, and gradually digested the shock in his heart. He didn't expect that the royal family had so many secrets. Not to mention the palace, even in the prince's mansion there were so many intricate relationships!
"Meng'er!" Prince Duan had already taken his seat. Seeing Yun Ganmeng's silent expression with his head down, Concubine Qu asked with some concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Yun Qianmeng raised her head upon hearing this, but her eyes unexpectedly fell on Princess Qian, who was sitting at the same table with her. At this moment, she was looking at Xiahou An'er beside her with hostility, forcing Yun Qianmeng to put aside the matters concerning Prince Duan's Mansion and delve into Princess Qian's attitude!
If today was the first time that he and Princess Qian met, what's more, Xiahou An'er, who had lived in Luocheng since childhood and had no chance to meet Princess Qian, but she showed strong hostility towards An'er time and time again. Why was that?
"Prince Duan is truly sentimental. Princess Han has been dead for many years, yet he still cares for her family. Now he is even supporting Minister Han. I'm sure Minister Han's career will be smooth sailing in the future!"
"A lady at the next table said this while chatting, and everyone nodded in agreement!
Although Prince Duan is not as famous as Prince Chen, and his power is not as great as Chu Feiyang, he has been sitting firmly on the throne of Prince Duan for many years without causing Emperor Yugan to have any suspicion. This shows that he is a man who keeps a low profile and knows how to protect himself!
Therefore, in the court, the ministers were very respectful to Prince Duan and would give him some face in everything!
Now that Han Shaomian has received such painstaking support from Prince Duan, I believe that people with discerning eyes will not make it too difficult for Han Shaomian when working with him in the future, and his official career path will not be too difficult!
"Shh, keep your voice down! Don't you see that Princess Duan is even colder today than usual? Princess Duan's eldest son is now fourteen years old, but the prince has not thought of making him the prince of Duan. Now he is holding a banquet for Princess Han's family in the palace. No wonder Princess Duan's face is getting colder today, and she doesn't even have a smile!" Although what the lady said just now was true, some people stopped her from speaking too loudly for fear of offending the powerful. Otherwise, it would implicate her husband, which would be an unprovoked disaster.
However, their conversation provided Yun Qianmeng with a lot of information, and the look she gave towards the main table became even more complex and profound!
As if sensing Yun Qianmeng's gaze, Chu Feiyang raised his eyes and caught Yun Qianmeng's sight. The two smiled at each other, and everything was said without words!
"Why don't Prime Minister Chu offer a drink to Prince Duan as a token of friendship!" At this moment, Jiang Muchen suddenly spoke up to interrupt the interaction between the two. He even raised the wine glass in his hand to block Chu Feiyang's gaze towards Yun Ganmeng, and made a cold and firm request!
"I have my own wine glass, so Your Highness will not have to worry about it!" How could Chu Feiyang not understand Jiang Muchen's intention? His slender fingers pushed away the wine glass that blocked his view without leaving a trace. He nodded to Yun Qianmeng, then picked up the wine glass in front of him, looked at Prince Chen, and said loudly, "How about Your Highness and I toast Prince Duan together to show our friendship as colleagues!"
As he spoke, Chu Feiyang raised his arm and used his sleeve to block King Chen's gaze on Yun Qianmeng, and looked at Jiang Muchen with a smile in his eyes!
"Prime Minister Chu will always follow suit!" A black sleeve blocked his view, making Jiang Muchen grit his teeth and sneer at Chu Feiyang in anger!
"Same here!" Chu Feiyang raised his eyebrows and smiled, implicitly mocking Jiang Muchen for following him and looking at Yun Qianmeng!
"Seventh brother and Prime Minister Chu are so polite. I hope you can take care of me in the future!" Prince Duan seemed to be unaware of the rivalry between the two men. He simply picked up the wine glass in front of him, lightly touched it with the two glasses in the air, and drank the wine in his hand first!
Hai Yue, who was sitting at the same table, watched the three people clinking glasses with a gentle expression. Compared to the gloomy Hai Chenxi, Hai Yue looked and felt more like Aquaman. There was a warm glow in his brown eyes, and he was as polite as his elegant appearance!
Although he seldom appears at major banquets, it does not affect his understanding of the situation in the court and the interests of various governments and individuals!
Looking at the hypocritical smiles between Chu Feiyang and Jiang Muchen, Hai Yue's eyes couldn't help but turn to Yun Qianmeng, who had caused the two of them to become hostile. However, his gentle eyes couldn't help but linger on Xiahou An'er who was beside Yun Qianmeng!
Watching Xiahou An'er chatting with Yun Qianmeng in a low voice with a smile on her face, Hai Yue couldn't help but think of the previous King Rui. No wonder King Rui behaved like that that day. This Xiahou An'er was truly an alluring beauty, and she was indeed qualified to make men infatuated!
Little did she know that when Hai Yue was concentrating on admiring Xia Hou An'er, Princess Qian's eyes were also intertwined with her husband. Seeing Hai Yue staring at Xia Hou An'er so seriously, Princess Qian was shocked and angry, and a gloomy look appeared between her brows. However, she raised the wine glass in her hand to Xia Hou An'er and said softly, "Princess, I was disrespectful to you just now. Please don't mind it!"
Xiahou An'er couldn't help but show suspicion when he was suddenly toasted by Princess Qian. However, everyone at the table was staring at him. If he didn't give Princess Qian face in public, he would be ostracized by everyone in the capital. As a last resort, Xiahou An'er slowly raised the wine glass in front of him under Yun Ganmeng's encouraging gaze and replied with a faint smile, "You're welcome, Princess!"
Princess Qian drank the wine in her glass gracefully, then said with a smile, "Princess, you are so beautiful, I wonder if you can marry me?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the ladies and young ladies who heard them all let out a low laugh!
Who doesn't know that Prince Rui is asking for permission to marry in the palace?
Even though Prince Rui is now under lifelong house arrest in Prince Rui's Palace by Emperor Yugan, no one in Kyoto would dare to propose marriage to Xiahou An'er again as long as they have a relationship with Prince Rui!
Especially since Prince Rui's affairs seemed to involve Concubine Qu, this made some well-informed ladies and young ladies smile secretly in their hearts. For them, getting rid of two powerful opponents at once was a godsend!
Among these people, Tan and Qu Jingqing were the happiest. All the losses they had suffered in front of Yun Qianmeng were now recovered for them by Princess Qian!
Hearing the seemingly caring but actually extremely sarcastic words of Princess Qian, Xiahou An'er frowned slightly and tightened the fingers holding the wine glass slightly!
Qu Feiqing's expression gradually grew gloomier, and there was a hint of disgust in her eyes as she looked at Princess Qian!
"Thank you for your concern, Princess! An'er is still young, so there's no need to rush about such things! But I heard that the Princess has taken in several beautiful concubines for the Prince recently. It can be seen that the Princess is really from a noble family. Her appearance, demeanor and bearing are really extraordinary. We are far behind!" Yun Qianmeng gently scraped the rim of the teacup while pinching the lid of the bowl. She replied softly with a smile in her eyes, but there was a hint of displeasure and toughness hidden in her eyes! Since Princess Qian is so strong-willed, they can't show weakness! Being looked down upon is a small matter, but having your life controlled by others is not something Yun Qianmeng is willing to do!
How could Princess Qian have expected that Yun Ganmeng would humiliate her in public!
The concubines around Hai Yue were personally selected by her and sent to Hai Yue's bed, but only in this way could she prevent others from placing people around her!
In the Palace of the Sea King, she seemed to be the extremely noble Princess of the Sea. However, before Hai Tian got married, both Princess of the Sea and Hai Tian held half of the housekeeper's power. After Hai Tian was sent to Northern Qi with great difficulty, Princess of the Sea took over all the power alone, leaving her, the Crown Prince's Consort, with an empty title but no real power!
The wives of the other sons of the Sea King also all came from wealthy families. They seemed to get along harmoniously with each other on a daily basis, but who wouldn't want to sit on the position of the Crown Prince's Consort?
What's more, in the Sea King's Palace, there is only one Hai Chenxi in the heart and eyes of the Sea King. Now he has personally recommended him as the Prince of Hai County, which makes Princess Qian feel that her status is threatened!
If she didn't do her best to capture Hai Yue's heart, she would have a hard time in the Sea King's Palace. This was something a woman as lucky as Yun Ganmeng had never encountered, so what right did she have to point fingers at him and mock him? If she were in her position, she would probably do even worse!
Hearing the whispers of discussion around her, Princess Qian secretly resented her feelings, but a smile graced her face. She slowly put down her wine glass and replied dignifiedly to Yun Qianmeng, "It is naturally a blessing for me to be able to share the worries of the Crown Prince! Aren't the ladies present also enjoying such a blessing? It's just that Madam Chu is newlywed, and I'm afraid she hasn't thought of this yet. How about I give Madam a few beautiful maids to help her solve her problems?"
These words made the ladies who had originally laughed at Prince Qian's wife shut up. Every family has its own problems, and everyone is just pot calling the kettle black. When they see other women living in a miserable way and compare it with their own lives, they feel balanced!
Little do they know that such misfortune is caused by this society, and even if they want to escape, it will be of no avail!
Thinking of the beautiful young maids at home who were sweet-mouthed but cruel-hearted, all the ladies frowned and secretly bit their teeth!
And those legitimate daughters were even more resentful towards their concubine sisters. If the mothers of these bitches had not taken away their father's favor, their mothers would not have been so lonely!
Thinking of this, everyone felt a bit of sympathy for Prince Qian's wife. After all, only those who have experienced it personally can understand the heartache and pain of this process!
Looking back at Yun Qianmeng who was held in the palm of Chu Feiyang's hand, one could only sigh that people had different fates. Those who had mocked Yun Qianmeng for being broken off by Prince Chen, how could they have thought that her luck would turn around and that she would have good fortune in the future after surviving such a disaster?
The Princess Qian's last friendly question aroused everyone's curiosity. They wondered how Yun Ganmeng would answer this question!
If you agree, you will have to share your husband with other women!
If you don’t agree, Yun Qianmeng’s reputation as a jealous woman will spread!
I have to say that Princess Qian is really good at scheming. No matter what choice Yun Qianmeng makes, there will be something missing!
Yun Qianmeng glanced at the eyes of the crowd who were watching the show, but she only smiled elegantly. In her half-open eyes, there was an indescribable wisdom. She opened her red lips and slowly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Princess! But the Chu Xiang Mansion is not as wealthy as the Haiwang Mansion. Our daily livelihood depends on my husband's salary. My husband has always been frugal and often reminds us not to be extravagant. We really don't have extra money to support others! It's better for the Princess. Not only has she chosen a beautiful concubine to serve the prince, but she also kept a spare one. She is truly virtuous and generous, a role model for women!"
How could anyone have expected that Yun Qianmeng really rejected Princess Qian's proposal, but started by talking about the daily expenses. Not only did it establish the image of the Chu Xiang Mansion as clean, it also contrasted with the extravagance of the Prince of the Sea's Mansion!
Especially since everyone knew that King Chu and Chu Feiyang were not people who were greedy for pleasure, these words came from Yun Qianmeng.
It is said in the middle, not only does it not sound shabby, but it also adds credibility. It is really used properly!
"Since Madam is in such a dilemma, then this Crown Prince's Consort will not force you!" When everyone thought that Crown Prince Qian's Consort would force people into Prime Minister Chu's residence, she actually did the opposite and suddenly took back her words!
Moreover, Yun Qianmeng's actions just now did not make Princess Qian angry at all, which shows that the women in the Sea Palace are really more powerful than each other!
"The long double-folded hairpin with jasper-edge flowers on Miss Third's head is a treasure of Fuguitang. I didn't expect that the Chu Xiangfu is so frugal, but the Yun Xiangfu would spend a fortune to buy a headdress for Miss Third! As far as I know, the salaries of the two prime ministers are almost the same!" Princess Qian picked up the teacup at hand, glanced coldly at Yun Yan who was sitting at another table, and spoke lightly!
As she spoke, everyone turned to look at Yun Yan, their eyes all focused on the jade hairpin with double ribbed flowers in Yun Yan's hair. The jade hairpin was carved to look lifelike, and the gems inlaid on it were seamless. If it wasn't the work of a famous artist, no one would believe it!
Hearing that Princess Qian had found Yun Yan so accurately and even grabbed the long double-jade hairpin with a flower pattern, Yun Qianmeng couldn't help but admire her observation ability. However, since the war had already begun, she naturally couldn't retreat, otherwise, this group of ladies who followed the wind would not know how to deal with today's events!
Yun Qianmeng's eyes swept over Yun Yan's black hair calmly, a knowing smile playing on the corners of her lips. She then explained, "Girls always have to dress up nicely! The ladies present are all dressed up for today's dinner. The Crown Prince Qian's wife is even more radiant and charming, and her wealth and status are overwhelming. Yan'er's tiny hairpin is probably not even as beautiful as the rice-sized coral bead on the Crown Prince's wife's head!"
In a flash, Yun Qianmeng turned everyone's attention to Princess Qian!
Not to mention the priceless pearl hairpin on Princess Qian's head, even a single pearl embedded in that hairpin is difficult for ordinary people to find!
It seems that the Sea King's Palace is indeed rich enough to rival a country!
Hai Yue, who had been watching this side the entire time, retracted his gaze at this moment, smiling as Chu Feiyang opened his eyes. "Mrs. Chu is truly eloquent! It's a pity that she actually rejected the good fortune that was delivered to Prime Minister Chu! What a pity!"
Half of Chu Feiyang's attention was always on Yun Qianmeng, so how could he not know the content of her conversation with Princess Qian? Seeing Hai Yue helping Princess Qian, he naturally could not fall behind, and he had to actively follow what the lady said!
Chu Feiyang temporarily put aside his struggle with Prince Chen and turned to the serenely smiling Hai Yue. His slightly raised lips didn't turn to anger at Hai Yue's ridicule, but instead he was in a good mood. "Madam is your noble housekeeper. No one knows the expenses of the Prime Minister's residence better than her. Her consideration for the Prime Minister's residence is a blessing to the residence! Besides, I am usually busy with official duties, unlike the Crown Prince, who has free time to enjoy the flowers and the moon with his beautiful maids. Naturally, the Prime Minister's residence doesn't need so many idle people! Here, today is a good day for Prince Duan's residence and the Han residence. How can we just talk about our own affairs? We should be congratulating the prince!"
The gentle answer was accompanied by his usual dominance. After ridiculing Hai Yue for his idleness, Chu Feiyang changed the subject without letting the other party refute, and directly raised the wine glass to drink a glass with Prince Duan!
Jiang Muchen, however, glanced coldly at Hai Yue, seeing that he had truly inherited his father's character, maintaining a faint smile even when publicly mocked. He sneered, "It's quite common for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Why doesn't Prime Minister Chu fulfill the wishes of the Crown Prince and his wife? Perhaps there will be unexpected discoveries!"
"I am the same age as the prince, it is impossible that I have three wives and four concubines while the prince is still single! It would be better for the prince to accept those beautiful maids, so that the concubine's wish can be fulfilled!" Chu Feiyang's words were full of meaning, but everyone knew it clearly. It was not a secret that Concubine Yuande had seen Princess Hai Tian before, but they did not expect Chu Feiyang to react so quickly. He dug up this inconspicuous thing in an instant and used it to shut Prince Chen up!
"How could Prime Minister Chu not know that I already have someone in my heart? Apart from them, all the others are just vulgar women!" Jiang Muchen glanced coldly at Chu Feiyang and spoke in a cold voice, but his gaze had already turned to Yun Ganmeng!
"I wonder which daughter has such an honor? However, Your Highness has to speed up, otherwise someone else will get there first and you will regret it for the rest of your life." Chu Feiyang pretended to be stupid, but he gracefully picked up a piece of bamboo shoot in front of him and put it into his mouth, chewing it carefully, savoring it slowly, appreciating the regret that flashed in Prince Chen's eyes, and his mood suddenly brightened!
"Among all the young ladies, Princess Xiahou, the cousin of Prime Minister Chu, is the most outstanding one!" At this time, Hai Yue spoke slowly, with a gentle smile in his eyes, making it impossible to detect any intention in him!
"What? The prince is actually in love with Princess Xiahou?" Hai Chenxi played with the wine glass in his hand, with an unfathomable sneer in his focused eyes!
Hearing Hai Chenxi's question, Hai Yue frowned slightly for no reason. Although it was only a momentary movement, it was seen clearly by the others at the main table!
He instantly regained his composure. Hai Chenxi's words made him smile and shake his head, saying, "Fifth brother is so nervous. Could it be that he's attracted to Princess Xiahou? Princess Xiahou is truly stunning, captivating everyone at first sight! What do you think, Prime Minister Chu?"
"Your Highness is too kind to Feiyang! An'er has a grandfather, a father, and an elder brother. When will it be my cousin's turn to arrange a marriage? Even if we want to discuss a marriage, we have to go to Luocheng to talk to my uncle. Your Highness really asked the wrong person!" Chu Feiyang evaded the question!
But everyone knew in their hearts that with Chu Feiyang's influence, let alone deciding Xiahou An'er's marriage, even if Xiahou An'er was married at this time, the Xiahou clan would not oppose it!
But it was obvious that the family background of the Sea King's Mansion was not what Chu Feiyang was interested in. He was just using his elders to shirk the matter!
Han Shaomian, who was sitting on the side, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat on his palms because of the conversation between the few people. The seemingly ordinary and joking conversation actually leaked too much information!
If Hai Chenxi really married Xiahou An'er, then the Hai and Chu families would be in an alliance marriage. I'm afraid the situation in the capital would change again. No one knows what would happen then!
His eyes couldn't help but look at Prince Duan beside him, only to see his uncle sitting calmly on the first seat, not at all flustered by the dispute among several people. His expression was as calm as ever, which was admirable. No wonder his father often taught him to learn more from Prince Duan!
Noticing Han Shaomian's gaze, Prince Duan forced a smile from his stern expression, reached out and patted Han Shaomian on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Shaomian, today is your good day. Come on, toast to Prince Chen, Prime Minister Chu, and Prince Haijun!"
After receiving the reminder from Prince Duan, Han Shaomian stood up with his glass raised, and toasted everyone one by one with a faint smile. However, his eyes unexpectedly swept to Han Che who was sitting at the table in the distance. He saw that Han Che was sitting at his table as coldly as usual, and he turned a blind eye to the people around him who were trying to make contact with him. Even if the eyes of others on him were mixed with rejection, he could still be alone!
Looking at the empty wine glass in his hand, Han Shaomian sat down with a smile, but he was a little envious of Han Che at this moment!
Not long after the banquet began, Lord Wu barged in. His honest eyes immediately spotted the main table. He hurried over with the guards behind him, "I greet the princes, Prime Minister Chu, and the Prince of Hai!"
Everyone was surprised to see Lord Wu, the palace guard, appear at Prince Duan's residence. Prince Duan calmly asked, "I wonder what important matter has Lord Wu brought you here for? If there is nothing else, please join us for a drink!"
But Lord Wu shook his head, then said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, please invite Prince Duan, Prince Chen, Prime Minister Chu, and Prince Hai to the palace immediately!"
"I wonder what's the important matter?" Chu Feiyang looked at Lord Wu's solemn expression, and his expression also became cautious!
"Your Majesty, the Emperor asks you all to enter the palace immediately. The other adults will explain the details to you!" There were many female relatives and many low-ranking officials at this time. Lord Wu naturally could not discuss state affairs openly, so he could only stick to his duties and speak. However, the look he gave Chu Feiyang was slightly darker!
"In that case, we can only do what our fate demands!" Putting down the wine glass in the alley, Mao Feiyang stood up, but his eyes exchanged with Yun Qianmeng in the air, and then he left Prince Duan's Mansion with the other people!
"What happened?" After seeing Lord Wu leave, everyone started to discuss loudly. Seeing Lord Wu's solemn expression just now, it was really scary!
"Let's sing and dance!" But at this moment, Princess Duan's soft call suppressed the whispers!
I will start to be crowned king tomorrow, la la la, my votes, come flying over...
【155】
Ronghua Palace!
With a "mouth" sound, the porcelain bowl shattered to the ground, and the yellow-brown medicine spilled all over the floor!
Seeing Concubine Rong's increasingly haggard face, Emperor Yugan furiously snatched the medicine bowl from Yuan'er's hand and threw it hard at the imperial physician who was kneeling nearby. He angrily asked, "After so much time, why hasn't Concubine Rong's condition improved at all? How can you be a royal physician?"
The imperial physician was trembling all over, his forehead covered in sweat. Facing the emperor's wrath, he could only speak with trepidation. "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your humble servant has done his best." But Concubine Rong's pulse remains weak. I wonder why! Your Majesty, please calm down!"
It would have been fine if the imperial physician hadn't spoken, but once he did, Emperor Yugan was furious. "Calm down, calm down! Did I raise you just to hear you say calm down?"
The more he looked at the imperial physician in front of him, the angrier he became. Every year the imperial court spent so much effort in selecting imperial physicians, but who would have thought that all they selected were incompetents who couldn't even cure a minor illness. How could he calm down?
"Your Majesty!" At this moment, a soft cry came from behind the curtain, with a hint of weakness, which made Emperor Yugan temporarily let go of the imperial physician. He waved his hand anxiously and asked him to leave the bedroom. Then he ordered Yuan'er to lift the curtain and reveal the face of Concubine Rong!
"Are you still not feeling well?" Seeing Concubine Rong's long hair draped over her shoulders, her black hair like a waterfall hung over the entire jade pillow, making Rong Rong's already pale face look even more delicate and pitiful, but also giving her a touch of pitiful charm compared to her usual coldness, which made Emperor Yu Gan stunned for a moment!
"Your Majesty, it is my own health that is failing me, it has nothing to do with the imperial physician, please do not blame him!
"He gave Yuan'er a look, and she immediately helped the weak Concubine Rong to her feet with swift hands and feet, put a soft and thick blanket behind her, and let her half-lying down to talk to Emperor Yugan!
Seeing Rong Rong like this, Emperor Yugan frowned slightly, then took her hand, concealing his anger and sighing softly. "Why are you pleading for them? After so many days of recuperation, even the worst condition should be back to health, but now you're getting weaker and weaker. How can I not be worried? In this harem, only your Ronghua Palace is the most peaceful. I've been hoping for your speedy recovery so you can compose poetry with me!"
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Listening to the special words from Emperor Yugan, Concubine Rong still had a faint smile on her face. There was no gratitude for the emperor's favor in her eyes, nor was there any emotion for the emperor in front of her. She just smiled faintly, like a wisp of smoke brushing across her overly pale face. "Your Majesty, you are joking! I am not good at reciting poems and composing couplets! It's just that she has been ill for so long, and I am still unable to take good care of Princess Yao. Why don't you ask Your Majesty to show mercy and let the princess return to the Empress' side! After all, I boil medicine all day in Ronghua Palace, and the smell is really bad. It is inevitable that it will bother the princess!"
Her words made Yu Gandai frown slightly. He cast a searching gaze at the frail figure before him, but he only saw the word "serious" in Concubine Rong's eyes. Emperor Yu Gan couldn't help but pat her hand and slowly said, "You have always been so intelligent. How could you not understand my painstaking efforts?"
Hearing Emperor Yugan say this, Concubine Rong immediately struggled to get up, but was stopped by Emperor Yugan. He forced her back onto the bed before continuing. "I will take care of Yao'er's affairs! Your Ronghua Palace is the most peaceful and quiet. If I weren't so annoyed today, I wouldn't have come to disturb you while you were seriously ill and recuperating!"
Seeing a hint of trouble flash across Emperor Yugan's eyes, Concubine Rong cautiously replied, "This harem is all yours, how can you disturb me?"
"You have been ill for so long. If you feel bored on weekdays, you can summon your family members to the palace to accompany you. Maybe you will get better faster! The court has been busy these days, and I am afraid I can't take care of you!" Seeing Yuan'er bringing another bowl of freshly boiled medicine, Emperor Yugan took it, holding the medicine bowl in one hand and holding a spoon in the other hand to gently stir the boiling medicine inside. He lowered his eyebrows and spoke softly!
Concubine Rong looked at his half-hidden eyes, but she couldn't guess why Emperor Yugan suddenly mentioned the relatives of the Rong family in front of her, and why he talked about state affairs to her for no reason. She couldn't help but become secretly alert in her heart, but her face was still calm and composed, with a hint of illness, which made her look three points better than Xi Shi!
"Grandmother is too old to travel, and family matters are too hectic, so we can't have them come to the palace too often! Besides, the food, clothing, housing, and transportation in the palace are all the best. How could I possibly invite my family members to accompany me? Furthermore, the Concubine Dowager has been visiting me often lately. Compared to the other sisters in the palace, I am already very lucky!"
Listening to Concubine Rong's cautious answer, Emperor Yugan continued to stir the medicine in the bowl carefully, his half-closed eyes always focused on the steaming medicine juice. Then he scooped up half a spoonful of the medicine juice and tasted it himself. The bitter taste made his handsome eyebrows frown immediately. Then he smiled and said, "This medicine juice is really bitter. It's hard for you to drink it as three meals a day! I have tasted it, and I am not thirsty anymore. Drink it while you can!"
After he finished speaking, Emperor Yugan asked Yuan'er to help Concubine Rong up, while he personally fed her mouthful by mouthful, his eyes always gentle. Seeing Concubine Rong frowning slightly because of the bitter taste of the medicine, he couldn't help but relax his brows and smile elegantly!
"It is said that illness comes like a mountain falling and goes like a thread being pulled out! The old lady is old and it is inconvenient for her to travel! However, I heard that Rong'er has a very good relationship with her brother Rong Yunhe. His sister is sick, and Rong Yunhe really needs to go to the palace to visit her! If he hadn't brought the mung bean cake into the palace that day, Rong'er would not have caught a cold!" Seeing that Concubine Rong drank all the medicine obediently, Emperor Yugan handed the medicine bowl to Yuan'er, took the handkerchief offered by the palace maid and wiped the corners of Concubine Rong's lips, and said casually!
Concubine Rong's heartbeat skipped a beat. She never thought that after so many days, Emperor Yugan still remembered what happened that day and even found out what happened on the surface!
So, given Emperor Yugan's shrewdness, had he also noticed something about what happened that night? And why would he bring this up to me today for no reason?
With Yuan'er's hand, Concubine Rong rinsed her mouth with a sip of warm water, then spit it into a small bowl. Yuan'er wiped the water from the corners of her mouth before she slowly opened her mouth. "He's just a child at heart. Perhaps he missed me and the Concubine Dowager that day, so he brought a few boxes of mung bean cakes into the palace. Your Majesty, please don't blame me. I'll definitely warn him not to act recklessly in the future!"
Seeing the apprehensive look on Concubine Rong's brother's face, Emperor Yugan smiled. With warm fingertips, he carefully brushed away the scattered hair on her forehead. Then, he slowly moved his hand down her perfect face. With an ambiguity that made Concubine Rong tremble, he lifted her delicate forehead with one hand and quickly lowered his head, pressing a heavy kiss to her slightly pale yet still seductive lips. Then, without allowing Concubine Rong to retreat, he made her look directly into his eyes, which were full of majesty and a hint of warning. "I think he is a talented person with great potential. Otherwise, how could he have managed the Rong family's business so well? However, I heard that he is attracted to Madam Chu. I wonder if this rumor is true?"
Concubine Rong felt that the hand touching her skin was like a sharp knife against her throat, and the hand staring at her
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