She was jealous and wanted to make things difficult for Bai Susu, so she didn't say anything for a long time. If she didn't politely, Bai Susu would not be able to get up.
The Queen was even more amused when she saw Concubine Hui looking so worried, thinking to herself, "No matter how you dress up and maintain yourself, you can never compare to a beauty as fresh and young as Concubine Bai.
Bai Susu's legs were already weak after serving the emperor in the bed yesterday. Seeing that Concubine Hui was deliberately making things difficult for her, her thoughts turned over in her mind. Concubine Hui was arrogant because she had children, and in this regard, Bai Susu didn't need to be afraid of her.
Because of her appearance, no matter how respectful she was, she would not get Concubine Hui's favor.
Thinking of the Queen's cold expression towards Concubine Hui just now, she made up her mind and staggered slightly. Nanchun, who was beside her, hurried forward to support her so that she would not fall.
Seeing her so pretentious, Concubine Hui's face became even more distorted, and she said in a sinister tone, "How can a new sister, who is so delicate, be able to receive your majesty's favor and bear an heir to the throne?"
This is extremely vicious. You know, Emperor Xuan Jing had difficulty in having children, so he preferred concubines who were healthy and capable of giving birth to children. Just look at how Concubine Hui was the only one who was favored by the emperor, and you will know that Emperor Xuan Jing wanted her to give birth to another prince!
If Bai Susu was labeled as "delicate" and "unable to be happy", and this got to Emperor Xuan Jing's ears, even if she didn't fall out of favor immediately, she probably wouldn't receive much favor.
Bai Susu gritted her teeth. She didn't expect that although Concubine Hui looked domineering, she was actually scheming. She set a trap for her with just one sentence.
She gently supported her waist and said, "Please forgive me, Concubine Hui. It is precisely because this is my first time receiving your favor, and Your Majesty... loves me so much, that my legs are weak and I can't stand."
This was the first time Bai Susu paid her respects and met with the concubines. She didn't want to give people the impression that she was "weak and could be bullied", otherwise anyone would be able to step on her in the future.
Moreover, Concubine Hui had obvious ill will towards her. Would her ill will be eliminated if she tolerated her for a while?
That's impossible, so Bai Susu chose to face Hui Fei's sarcasm head-on.
As soon as these words came out, Hui Fei's face suddenly changed. Her face turned ashen, and she pointed her golden armor straight at Bai Susu and said, "You!"
"Alright!" Before Concubine Hui could lash out, the Empress intervened, saying, "It's Concubine Bai's first time sleeping with you, so it's natural for her legs to feel weak. Concubine Hui, please don't bother with these newcomers."
Concubine Hui felt a lump in her chest, and she wanted to punish Bai Susu, but Bai Susu didn't say anything excessive, and the Queen had already told Bai Susu to sit down without formalities.
Bai Susu knelt down and bowed to thank the Queen: "Thank you for your consideration."
Seeing Bai Susu's sensible appearance, the queen couldn't help but feel more satisfied. She is a smart one.
Since the Queen had spoken, no matter how arrogant Concubine Hui was, she only dared to offend the Queen on minor matters and would not dare to disobey her on the spot.
Moreover, after the Queen said this, if she continued to argue with Bai Susu, it would appear that a high-ranking concubine like Hui Fei was narrow-minded. However, she had always been spoiled and would never swallow this anger. She stood up and said coldly, "Princess Baohua didn't sleep well last night. I am worried and want to go back early to accompany Princess Baohua."
The queen responded with a faint smile.
Concubine Hui turned around and left. When she came in front of Bai Susu, she gave Bai Susu a fierce look.
Bai Susu felt nothing in her heart, she lowered her brows and continued to act like a transparent person.
As soon as Concubine Hui left, the atmosphere in the palace became much more relaxed and lively. However, the Queen was not feeling well, so no one dared to disturb her and they stood up to leave.
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Bai Susu returned to Qixiang Hall and received the emperor's reward. Wang Fuhai came in person, followed by several eunuchs from the Imperial Household Department, each holding a box made of golden nanmu wood.
"Your servant pays respects to Concubine Bai." Wang Fuhai shouldn't have come in person for such matters. After all, no matter how beautiful Bai Susu was, she was only a minor concubine.
And Wang Fuhai is the chief steward beside Emperor Xuan Jing.
However, when Emperor Xuan Jing was reviewing the memorials today, he asked about the rewards for Concubine Bai for the first time. After pondering for a moment, he added a few things from his private treasury.
Such an abnormal behavior made Wang Fuhai think more about it. His Majesty really has some affection for Bai Changzai.
That's why he came in person. Bai Susu knew that it was easy to see the King of Hell, but difficult to deal with the little devils. Moreover, Wang Fuhai was a high-ranking eunuch under Emperor Xuan Jing, serving him personally. Therefore, she didn't make any jokes and smiled as she exempted Wang Fuhai from the formalities: "Eunuch Wang, please stand up quickly."
She was still wearing the clothes she had worn when she paid her respects. Wang Fuhai was shocked when he suddenly saw Bai Changzai with makeup on. With such a look, it was no wonder that His Majesty was worried.
The smile on his face became more genuine, and he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, for your first time in bed with me, His Majesty has specially rewarded you with a red jade ruyi, a pair of mutton-fat jade vases, a jade screen carved with a scene of lakes and mountains, and a pair of white jade hairpins inlaid with hollow plum blossoms and pearls..."
Wang Fuhai talked a lot, and Bai Susu listened quietly. When Wang Fuhai finished, she acted surprised and shy, her cheeks flushed as if they were stained with the finest rouge: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
When seeing Wang Fuhai off, Bai Susu gestured to Nanchun to hand over a purse. Her father was only an eighth-rank county magistrate. Although he doted on her very much, a good cook could not do anything without rice. In addition, her father was not that greedy, so the whole family could only raise one hundred taels of silver to send her to Beijing.
She didn't have much allowance in the palace, but she had many places to spend money, such as these rewards for the servants.
Bai Susu sighed slowly. She didn't expect that even in ancient times, she still had to worry about money.
Qixiang Palace was abuzz with joy, and Nanchun and Manxia were as happy as if it were Chinese New Year. Manxia opened the box and looked at the Xiaying gauze inside. Most of it was plain, pale pink, emerald green, and goose yellow, but the material was excellent, light and flowing. She couldn't imagine how beautiful it would look when made into clothes.
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