Xuan Ling stroked her hair and asked in a deep voice after a long while, "Yan Yan, what does it look like to be in love with someone?"
Um?
Sheng Xiyan's heart skipped a beat, and she felt a little guilty.
"I think that love at first sight is the prerequisite for mutual affection, and on this basis, accompanying each other will lead to a close understanding."
"Then I will accompany you more in the future."
The emperor is so persistent in talking about love, Sheng Xiyan has wild thoughts, could it be that he is having a love affair with me and then sleeping with other concubines? Those other concubines have princes and princesses, so wouldn’t I be at a loss?
But Xuan Ling didn't want Sheng Xiyan to feel forced in the slightest.
When he first saw her, she seemed to be frowning, fragile yet charming, and lovable, which ignited a strong desire to protect him.
She was thinking about her late husband, which made him jealous and angry, and also made him have a stronger desire to conquer.
Compared to the difficult eight years of regaining power.
He did not feel bitter at all about his forbearance and restraint at this moment. Instead, he enjoyed it very much and felt a surge of happiness in his heart.
She was so beautiful, worth waiting for.
The next day, Empress Duan cancelled the palace-wide greeting.
In Zhongcui Palace, Hongxiu reported: "Last night, the Empress drove Wu out of the palace and demoted the uncle of the emperor."
Concubine Shu was overjoyed and stroked the dress hanging on the hanger. The dress exuded an elegant fragrance, as it was soaked in the juice of lilies and oleander.
"The Queen cut off her arm so that I can proceed with the next task more smoothly. Put it on me, and I will go visit the Queen now."
Hongxiu helped her change clothes, "Don't worry, Madam. The fragrance of the lilies and oleander will mask each other. The fragrance is so light that it won't be noticed."
"It has been almost half a month since I left the Queen's place. If I wait a few more days, her dragon fetus will surely be in danger."
On Queen Duan’s wedding night, she lost the prince. How could she possibly watch the Queen give birth to the eldest son now?
In Chuxiu Palace.
Concubine Liang was puzzled and asked, "Concubine Shu is now playing both sides, coaxing the Queen into doing whatever she wants. What I am puzzled about is why she is so respectful and loving to the Queen now?"
It was clear that Concubine Shu was very arrogant in the past and was not very obedient to the Queen.
The head maid said, "Yes, in addition to paying respects to the whole palace every day, the Concubine Shu also takes care of the Empress."
A maidservant outside the palace came to report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Shu has entered Jingren Palace."
Concubine Liang stood up and said, "Then I will go and see what she has in store."
In Jingren Palace.
Concubine Shu served Empress Duan medicine for many days in a row, doing it herself, which deeply moved Empress Duan.
"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Shufei."
Concubine Shu said humbly, "Your Majesty is the mistress of the six palaces, and now is a special period. The Emperor has taught me to take good care of you, and I dare not disobey."
The maid outside the palace announced, "Your Majesty, the Empress Liang is here."
Queen Duan handed the medicine bowl to Qingdai and said, "Let her in."
Concubine Shu pulled up her sleeves and sat a little further into the soft chair.
Concubine Liang walked in, fanning herself with a palace fan, her face full of smiles. "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Empress Dowager. Are you feeling better?"
Empress Duan said, "It's nothing serious. Please give Concubine Liang a seat."
Concubine Liang pointed to the side next to Concubine Shu and said, "I will sit with Sister Shu."
She sat next to Concubine Shu and smelled a light and elegant fragrance. She smiled calmly and said:
"Sister Queen, starting tomorrow, I will also come to serve you. I can't let Sister Shufei suffer so much alone."
Concubine Shu chuckled and said nothing.
Empress Duan said, "I don't need your services here. You should help manage the six palaces and avoid mistakes, so that the emperor can focus on state affairs. This is the best thing to do."
"Yes, Queen Sister."
The three of them chatted for a while, and then Concubine Shu and Concubine Liang left Jingren Palace together.
Both of them wanted to find out each other's way, so they walked towards the less crowded place in the North Garden in tacit understanding.
Behind him, a palace maid followed at a distance of ten feet.
Concubine Liang said with a veiled meaning, "Sister Concubine Shu, why do you think the Empress's pregnancy is unstable? The only things that can cause a woman's pregnancy to be unstable are those sinister methods."
Concubine Shu asked, "Concubine Liang, what do you want to say?"
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