Chapter 1 The Frail Consort
The Imperial Garden.
As a stunningly beautiful woman in a light blue dress walked past a rockery, she caught a glimpse of a scene in the distance. She stopped and softly asked the maid beside her, "Who is that person beside the Emperor?"
Zhuzhu followed Luo Xi's gaze and said, "Your Majesty, that is the Jade Beauty from Cuiyun Pavilion."
"Jade Beauty?"
Zhuzhu said softly, "Your Majesty, I heard that this Jade Beauty used to be a female doctor. Later, for some reason, she was adopted by Vice General Li and sent to the palace."
That was arranged by Qi Chen through Vice General Li. Vice General Li's official rank was neither too high nor too low, so that after Yu Ling'er entered the palace, her rank would not be too low, nor would she attract too much attention.
Qi Chen and Yu Ling'er met at the border.
At that time, he was still the crown prince, and this was his first time leading troops into battle.
As for Yu Ling'er, she disguised herself as a man and infiltrated the army camp, becoming a military doctor.
Once, he was seriously injured, and she helped him treat and bandage his wounds. At that time, he thought she was very fair-skinned and delicate, not like a man at all.
Later, he observed her from time to time, and one time, by chance, he learned that she was a woman, and he slowly fell in love with her.
Watching them talk so familiarly and intimately, and recalling the way the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine used to interact, Luo Xi said with a half-smile, "The Emperor seems to really like Consort Yu."
Qi Chen spoke to Yu Ling'er very gently, and as he spoke, he put his arm around her waist.
Luo Xi has a serious heart condition and doesn't have many years left to live.
She is the legitimate daughter of Grand Tutor Luo.
She entered the palace simply to make it easier to summon the imperial physician. After all, she would fall ill every few days, and each time it was severe, requiring someone to be sent to the palace to fetch the imperial physician.
So, she might as well just move into the palace and become the emperor's concubine; that would be more convenient. And so, she entered the palace.
She felt a little better today, and seeing that the weather was nice, she decided to take a stroll in the Imperial Garden. Unexpectedly, she witnessed this scene.
Suddenly, a group of people walked towards Qi Chen. In the middle of them was a stunningly beautiful woman dressed in a light blue gown. This woman was none other than Consort Xiao Qianqian.
Luo Xi watched the Emperor and Consort Yu. Upon seeing the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor immediately released Consort Yu's hand and took a few steps to the side. His expression changed from affectionate to indifferent. Consort Yu immediately lowered her head, very respectful, and upon closer inspection, there was a hint of fear.
Luo Xi sighed.
That's very practiced; it seems like this isn't the first time he's done this.
What amazing acting skills those two have! She was fooled by them before.
Qi Chen pretended to have just seen Xiao Qianqian. His expression instantly turned to surprise and delight. He strode towards Xiao Qianqian, took her hand, and prevented her from bowing. "My beloved concubine, I was just about to look for you. The flowers in the Imperial Garden are so beautiful today. Let me accompany you for a stroll."
Xiao Qianqian was delighted upon hearing this, "Great! Thank you, Your Majesty."
"This concubine greets the Noble Consort."
Xiao Qianqian paused, her eyes turning cold. "What are you doing here?" At that moment, Xiao Qianqian also saw Yu Ling'er not far behind Qi Chen. The Emperor had just been walking towards her from that direction...
Yu Ling'er: "I heard that the Sun Moon Lake tree in the Imperial Garden is about to bloom, so I'd like to go and see it."
"I never expected to meet the Emperor here."
Qi Chen nodded, indicating that this was indeed the case.
He looked at Yu Ling'er and said calmly, "If you have nothing else to do, you may leave now. I wish to take a walk alone with the Imperial Concubine."
His tone was indifferent, as if Yu Ling'er was nothing special to him.
Yu Ling'er: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Before Yu Ling'er left, Qi Chen took advantage of Xiao Qianqian's inattention to give her a comforting look, his eyes filled with affection.
Luo Xi stood in the corner, quietly watching this scene...
Luo Xi: ? ? ?
As Zhuzhu watched Yu Ling'er walk away, she whispered, "Your Majesty, this beautiful Yu is no longer a virgin."
Luo Xi asked in surprise, "Really? Are you sure?"
"This servant is certain."
Upon hearing this, Luo Xi smiled, a smile of breathtaking beauty.
She knew perfectly well that the Emperor had never touched any of his other concubines.
There are Consort Gui, Consort Xian, Consort De, and Consort Li in this palace. The Emperor doesn't touch so many high-ranking concubines, but he actually touched a little beauty first.
Could this beautiful woman be the Emperor's true love?
People in the palace all say that the Emperor dotes on Consort Gui the most.
But she doesn't look like it!
To her, it seemed like the Emperor was always using the noble concubines from powerful families as shields.
To protect the low-ranking Jade Beauty?
Luo Xi looked at the Imperial Garden, where hundreds of flowers were in full bloom.
Hmm? How can we keep this from others?
Especially the Imperial Concubine.
She's a good person, so how could she keep others in the dark?
Luo Xi's eyes flickered slightly. She casually picked a flower, closed her eyes, smelled it, and then said nonchalantly, "Zhuzhu, is it very boring in this palace?"
Zhuzhu: ......
"I think it's time for the palace to liven things up a bit. What do you say?"
Zhuzhu: ? ? ?
"Yes, Your Majesty."
No matter what the Empress says, she only needs to agree with her.
Anyway, whatever the Empress says is right...
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