Chapter 10: I only want the throne, not favor (10)
Chu Wanqing had not expected that the aftereffect of Concubine Yun being called to the Imperial Study would be so significant that many concubines became her "intimate" sisters that very day.
From her perspective, everyone angrily cursed Gao Min with a shared hatred for the enemy.
Chu Wanqing: “…” It’s outrageous. She’s still in the postpartum period. Can’t these women let her worry less?
She listened to the chatter of the people in front of her with a smile on her face.
Chu Wanqing's complexion was already not good, and with the scars on her neck, everyone who saw her would sigh.
Although serving as an attendant in bed is something they envy, no one wants to serve as an attendant in bed like this.
We are all the daughters of the family. When have we ever suffered such injustice?
After seeing Chu Wanqing, the concubines all sighed and their jealousy towards Chu Wanqing's sleeping with them disappeared completely.
Xiao Yuezi was treated like this and was demoted from queen to concubine.
After sending away the people who came to join in the fun, Huashan finally breathed a sigh of relief: "This servant has asked everyone around the ladies about Shu Yuan's whereabouts."
Huashan asked this question with the mentality that Shuyuan was doomed to die.
In her heart, she accepted the fact that Shu Yuan was no longer there. Surprisingly, Shu Yuan was still alive in the Ministry of Punishment.
"Yeah." Chu Wanqing nodded, handed the painted fan and the sachet to her and placed it next to the pillow.
Huashan said hesitantly: "I always feel that it is not good for your health." Huashan pointed at Chu Wanqing's lower abdomen and said.
Chu Wanqing shook her head: "The recipe is about chess."
Chu Wanqing is surrounded by four first-class maids: Huashan, Shuyuan, Qinyin and Qiyi.
Huashan is good at light work and has strong mobility, Shuyuan is good at strategy, Qinyin is a secret guard, and Qiyi is proficient in both medicine and poison.
Mrs. Chu had been in poor health since childhood. When she knew a miracle doctor, she asked the maidservant beside her daughter to help the doctor.
Each maid was taught by Madam Chu to have her own strengths and clear division of labor.
So when Shu Yuan was sent to the Ministry of Punishment, Chu Wanqing was worried, but she did not feel worried about her life.
But you will inevitably suffer physical pain.
The reason why Chu Wanqing knew this recipe was because her aunt had asked for it before.
Qi was curious about her, so he told her which medicine would be bad for the body and how to remove or replace it.
The spices in the sachet were mixed by her according to Qi Yi's suggestion. They can prevent miscarriage and confuse Li Hong.
"How much suffering must you endure like this?" Huashan felt so distressed.
You should take care of your own daughter.
Chu Wanqing's eyes were full of determination: "If you want to get something in return, you have to pay something."
As she spoke, Chu Wanqing's face blossomed into a charming smile that she would never have shown before: "He likes me like this, isn't that great? After seven months, it's normal for me to have a premature birth if I'm not in good health, right?"
After all, it was the emperor's fault.
Huashan and Chu Wanqing saw many things clearly from the Chu Mansion to the Prince's Mansion, to the Eastern Palace, and then to the Central Palace.
I also understand the cruelty of imperial power.
As the saying goes, a general's success is built on the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers. Every time a new emperor takes office, countless people are needed to pave the way for his imperial power.
"I'll get you some water to wash your face."
Hua Shan was about to go out with the basin of water in her hand. Just as she opened the door, she heard a sharp voice: "The Emperor has arrived!"
Almost subconsciously, Hua Shan was about to close the door.
"Hualshan, help me up." Chu Wanqing stopped Huashan from going out and asked Huashan to change her clothes and comb her hair.
Huashan was very reluctant, as she could see that her queen was injured.
It's just that they are all hidden in the clothes and cannot be seen.
"Your Majesty, you can wait a little longer." Huashan felt that there was no need to rush.
Chu Wanqing shook her head and pointed at her belly: "I can't wait."
She will be pregnant soon, so she wants to take advantage of this month to get Li Hong to be by her side.
Even raise your status again.
As long as she doesn't have to live in the side hall, Qinyin and Qiyi can come back.
By then, it will be a small month and the chess idea will not be taken seriously.
Cheng Shuhan sat in the dark, sighing constantly. It turned out that if you don't get close to men, you will become unhappy.
Chu Wanqing played a good hand of cards badly and almost lost everything.
Being in love is really bad.
Chu Wanqing chose a green dress and put on some makeup to make her look better.
Gao Min said she had a headache and asked the emperor to come and see her.
The emperor must have come just for the sake of formality. Tonight, he has to go to Concubine Yun's palace.
What Chu Wanqing had to do was to let Li Hong stay in the side hall of Yumin Palace.
Li Hong was indeed as Chu Wanqing thought. Concubine Yun had always been at odds with Gao Min. Now that he was helping Chu Wanqing, there was no guarantee that he would not act on impulse and try to get the Yun and Chu families to join forces.
What he needs to do is to stabilize Concubine Yun.
He specially asked Concubine Yun to go to the imperial study to help him grind it today, and even turned over Concubine Yun's sign in the evening.
As soon as Li Hong entered the room, he angrily scolded Gao Min's maids: "Noble Concubine Gao had a headache and didn't call the imperial physician. Do you think I can cure her headache?"
The palace maids lowered their heads and dared not speak.
I thought to myself, you are the only one who can cure this.
Although Li Hong was scolding angrily, he was clear in his mind. He was just indirectly criticizing Gao Min and told her not to push her too far.
How could he not know why Gao Min had a headache?
"My beloved, you have a headache. Is it better now?" Unlike the tone he used when he angrily scolded the palace maid, Li Hong's voice when asking Gao Min was much softer.
Gao Min, leaning back on the chaise longue, rubbed her temples and said to Li Hong in a coquettish tone, "Your Majesty, please don't blame them. It was I who insisted on seeing you and didn't let them summon the imperial physician."
When she saw the emperor coming, she stood up barefoot and wanted to give Li Hongfu a hug.
It is said to be a blessed body, but in fact it is no different from seduction.
Li Hong walked over to Gao Min, picked her up by the waist, put her back on the chaise longue, and tucked her clothes in. "You already have a headache, and you're wearing so little. Are you trying to pass on your cold to me?"
Gao Min's face changed slightly when she heard this, and she heard the hidden meaning in Li Hong's words.
He will not stay in Yumin Palace tonight, he will go to Yunfei's Luanfei Palace.
"I suddenly feel my headache is getting better. Please take care." Gao Min turned away and pointed at the palace gate to let the emperor leave.
Her arrogant and pretentious appearance made Li Hong pinch her cheek and grit his teeth and said, "Since you can't keep me here, you don't even bother to smile at me?"
"snort."
Li Hong leaned over and pecked Gao Min on the lips, saying, "I'll come tomorrow."
Gao Min then smiled and said, "Then I will wait for you with your favorite incense."
Li Hong nodded in satisfaction, stood up and left.
When Li Hong turned around, a dark light flashed in Gao Min's eyes. If she didn't still need a child, did he think she would want to be a brainless and spoiled concubine?
When Li Hong walked out of Yumin Palace, he saw a familiar woman standing not far away.
It was late in the evening, and the moon was above the treetops. Under the moonlight, the other person's back looked somewhat lonely, which made people feel pity.
He approached calmly and got a clear look at the woman's appearance.
"Instead of resting in your room, you come out so late. Who do you want to see? Huh?" Seeing Chu Wanqing, Li Hong's restlessness burst out and he uttered bad words.
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Cheng Shuhan: The emperors in ancient times were so miserable, they were even more tired than plowing oxen.
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