Nan Shaotian and Bei Yutang stood up and left the pavilion, no longer paying attention to the others inside. The concubines watched the backs of the imperial concubine and the emperor leaving together, their eyes full of jealousy.
After Bei Yutang and the others left, Concubine De, Concubine Shu, and the others naturally didn't want to stay in the Imperial Garden. If it weren't for Concubine Chen's sudden inspiration, how could they have come out in such hot weather?
When Concubine Shu left, she glanced at Xia Yuwei vaguely and then left.
Once the concubine of higher rank left, the concubines below her would naturally follow suit.
"Empress, how are you?" Xia Yuwei's personal maid hurried forward to support her.
After being exposed to the scorching sun for more than an hour, she felt dizzy and extremely weak.
At this moment, Xia Yuwei was very uncomfortable. This discomfort was not only physical, but also mental. Just looking at the picture of Nan Shaotian and Bei Yutang standing together, she felt a wave of discomfort in her heart.
Although she knew that Shao Tian loved her, she was jealous in her heart. She was jealous that Bei Yutang could stand by his side openly and receive his care and concern.
When she thought about how Nan Shaotian hadn't even looked at her from beginning to end, her heart felt like it was being tugged at. Couldn't he see that she was being bullied by Bei Yutang?
He didn't even ask a single question, which made Xia Yuwei feel uneasy.
A question suddenly popped up in Xia Yuwei's mind: does he really love her? Otherwise, why would he remain indifferent when he saw her being bullied?
Perhaps it was because of the discomfort in her heart, or perhaps it was because of physical discomfort, Xia Yuwei just collapsed.
"Empress!"
Fortunately, several palace maids around her were quick-witted and held her steadily.
The news that Concubine Liang had fainted and was carried back to the palace spread quickly throughout the harem. Bei Yutang was playing chess with Nan Shaotian when she heard the news.
"Your Majesty, someone from Concubine Liang's palace wants to see the Emperor." Jinchai spoke cautiously, fearing her master would get angry. Concubine Liang was truly bold, daring to come to their Chenxiao Palace and snatch someone away.
Bei Yutang glanced at the man opposite and asked in a displeased manner, "Did you say what it was?"
Jinchai mustered her courage and reported truthfully, "Liang Fei just fainted."
As soon as she finished speaking, Bei Yutang noticed that Nan Shaotian's hand had paused, and he was obviously very worried. Bei Yutang sneered inwardly, "I let you bully the original owner, and now I will torture you."
"He fainted, so why don't you go and call the imperial physician?" Bei Yutang ordered. After that, he smiled and said to Nan Shaotian, "Your Majesty, it's your turn to leave."
Nan Shaotian wanted to go over and check on Xia Yuwei right now, but he held back. During this game, Nan Shaotian was clearly uneasy.
Bei Yutang acted as if he hadn't noticed, happily playing chess and occasionally telling a joke or two, making those who should have been worried, forced themselves to smile.
Humph, since you want to pretend, then let you pretend to your heart's content.
Bei Yutang seemed to have suddenly become addicted to telling jokes, one joke after another popping up. People outside the palace could often hear the Southern Emperor's hearty laughter, accompanied by the Empress's sweet laughter.
The maids waiting outside the palace heard the laughter inside, and they all thought that the Empress was really favored. Look, Concubine Liang had fainted, and the people below came to ask the Emperor to come over, but the Emperor didn't even look at her, which gradually showed how unfavorable Concubine Liang was.
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