Chapter 1022 Leaving (6)
Aunt Tao stood behind her and said with a smile, "The lotus flowers are blooming beautifully this year."
Empress Xian De took a look and said with a smile, "Last year I had the seeds changed, and this year they are indeed much more abundant." She added, "It is also cool in the summer."
As he was speaking, he saw someone walking by in the distance. It seemed that he had seen Empress Xian De and his companions. He paused slightly, turned his head, and walked towards the pavilion.
When I got closer, I could see clearly that this person was none other than Concubine Jing.
Compared to Concubine Jing's usual arrogant and domineering appearance, dressed in rich and colorful clothes, today's Concubine Jing looked much more disheveled. Or perhaps it shouldn't be called today; Concubine Jing hadn't been in good shape recently. She seemed to have no interest in taking care of her clothes, and her usually pretty face looked a little tired.
However, when he saw Empress Xian De, his tired look immediately turned into hatred.
She said, "I saw you here from afar and was wondering who was in such a good mood. It turned out to be the Empress."
Empress Xian De smiled noncommittally and said, "I am drinking tea here. Would Concubine Jing like a cup?"
Concubine Jing sneered at her and said, "Sister, you are in the mood to drink tea, but I am not."
Emperor Yongle began to suppress the Lu family. Although those in the harem didn't understand the previous dynasty, they could see the emperor's attitude. The fact that the concubine who was once the most favored was now unable to shake the emperor's expression even with her tears and pleas was profound.
"Whether Concubine Jing is thinking or not, I have no right to control it." Empress Xian De smiled and continued to pour tea slowly: "The tea is always here."
Concubine Jing was so angry that she was shaking.
Madam Lu had come to the palace to see her, saying that the Yongle Emperor had taken action against the Lu family, and his attitude showed no mercy at all. She also said that she was in the Yongle Emperor's favor, so why couldn't even whisper in his ear? She wanted her to find out what the Yongle Emperor was thinking and, if necessary, to plead for mercy.
But Concubine Jing did it, but it was of no avail. In fact, for so many years, Emperor Yongle had indeed doted on her. Even in the harem, Empress Xian De had to show some courtesy to her. No matter how arrogant she was, she would always be safe in the end. But she never changed Emperor Yongle's mind.
Sometimes it seemed as if the Yongle Emperor saw everything and knew she was deliberately trying to please him. Sometimes Concubine Jing even felt a little ashamed, but sometimes she felt that the Yongle Emperor really loved her. Now that the Lu family was in trouble and needed her daughter's help, Concubine Jing went to the Yongle Emperor, but the Yongle Emperor's attitude was cold.
Concubine Jing had a smooth life, never having suffered any hardship. When she entered the palace, she was easily promoted to the position of concubine due to her Lu family background. Now that the Lu family is in trouble, she suffers along with them, only to find that for so many years, she has done nothing but make trouble and make enemies in the palace.
On the other hand, Empress Xian De, whom she had always looked down upon, was now sitting in the pavilion leisurely drinking tea. Concubine Jing was filled with resentment.
She thought, Emperor Yongle didn't love Empress Xian De, but Empress Xian De was respected by everyone because of her title. This was too unfair. If Empress Xian De hadn't been in the way, and she had become Empress, Emperor Yongle wouldn't have dared to underestimate the Lu family, and she wouldn't have had such a headache like she did now.
Concubine Jing suddenly felt resentful.
It happened that I saw Empress Xian De sitting in the pavilion. There was a staircase on the side of the pavilion facing the lake, which was convenient for feeding the fish on a daily basis. It was quite elegant, but a bit dangerous.
Concubine Jing calmly took a few steps closer to Empress Xian De and said, "Sister, you have been making tea for so many years, so you naturally know the principles of making tea. But I don't like tea. Tea is bitter and makes people feel uncomfortable. What's the point of making it?" As soon as she finished speaking, she screamed "Ouch!", pretended to sprain her ankle, and leaned towards Empress Xian De. Empress Xian De was sitting on the side facing the water, so if she leaned forward like this, she would naturally be knocked into the water!
Who was Empress Xian De? Concubine Jing was stupid, but Empress Xian De was not. She did not take this little trick seriously and had been on guard for a long time. When she saw Concubine Jing approaching, she immediately took a step back, just avoiding Concubine Jing.
All I heard was a "plop" sound and water splashed.
The palace maid beside Concubine Jing screamed "Ah!"
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