Chapter 21: The Emperor’s Heart, She Wants It
These days, Feng Moheng comes to Ninglan Courtyard almost every day.
Shen Yuling knew clearly that he must have done this on purpose.
On the first day, Shen Yuling specifically ordered the kitchen to carefully prepare a bowl of health-preserving fish soup, but Liu Jingyi used the excuse that she was not feeling well and snatched the fish soup away.
On the second day, the tailor in the mansion carefully made several new clothes for Shen Yuling according to her body shape.
Who would have thought that the maidservant beside Liu Jingyi had already run to choose, picking out a few of the best ones.
On the third day, the eldest princess received two pieces of precious pearl gauze from His Majesty. She kept one for herself and asked Feng Moheng to bring the other back to the Princess of the County, Shen Yuling.
But she was intercepted by Liu Jingyi halfway, and Shen Yuling didn't even touch the edge of the pearl gauze.
As things have been going on, Xitong has been feeling very frustrated lately.
"Liu Ji is too much. You are the proper mistress of the mansion, the Princess of the County, and yet she blatantly took away your things!"
Shen Yuling leaned on the couch dejectedly, her eyes somewhat empty, as if she was thinking about something.
But the words that came out of his mouth were totally inconsistent with his expression.
This kind of expression is just for show to some people.
"Feng Moheng must be feeling very proud recently, after all, Liu Jingyi has been fighting for him."
There was a hint of sarcasm in Shen Yuling's words.
"He doesn't even feel tired. Every day when he returns to the mansion, he not only makes various promises to Liu Jingyi, but also comes to Ninglan Courtyard to comfort me. He really thinks he can have the best of both worlds."
Xitong was listening at the side, but she looked puzzled.
Blinking his eyes, he asked, "How could Feng Moheng change his mind so quickly? Could it be that you are so beautiful that you have bewitched him?"
Shen Yuling stretched out her index finger and lightly tapped Xitong's forehead.
She scolded him, "What a fool you are. He is clearly using me. Don't you understand?"
"But it doesn't matter. Just pretend to be sad for the next few days."
Shen Yuling narrowed her eyes slightly.
"I remember that in three days, Feng Moheng will take Liu Jingyi and me out to appreciate the flowers."
"When the time comes, you must remember to have the Shen family's guards disguise themselves and find a chance to 'assassinate' Feng Moheng."
"Let's see what choice Liu Jingyi, who he thought loved him, would make at this critical moment."
When Shen Yuling said this, the corners of her mouth raised and she smiled meaningfully.
"And I, who he always thought didn't love him, was willing to give my life to save him."
Xitong said crisply: "Don't worry, Miss, everything has been arranged."
"The people from the Shen family that the master arranged for you are all reliable, loyal and will never make mistakes."
Shen Yuling hummed softly and lowered her head slightly, as if she suddenly thought of something.
He asked seriously, "How many people in Ninglan Court are there who were planted by Quan Minghe?"
Xitong blinked her clear eyes and said innocently: "All."
Shen Yuling: "..."
The night is quiet and the moon is clear.
Shen Yuling came to the luxurious Yaohua Palace again.
She walked into the house and sat on the gorgeous bed. This time, she could take a good look at the palace.
The pepper paste is applied on the wall, and the fragrance is lingering.
The floor is paved with golden bricks, shining brightly.
The roof is covered with yellow tiles and colorful glazed tiles.
The top of the temple is made of copper and is gilded to shine brightly.
The gauze embroidered curtain is thin and translucent.
The curtain moves with the wind, as fluttering as a startled dress.
This palace is truly magnificent, with carved beams and painted buildings.
Because it is still early spring, there is still a little chill in the night air.
Fortunately, there was fragrant silver charcoal burning in the house. This was the top-grade charcoal in the palace, and it gave off a faint fragrance when it burned.
Looking around the house, there are all kinds of rare ornaments with exquisite shapes and superb craftsmanship.
Even though Shen Yuling had seen a lot of good things since she was a child, at this moment, there was a hint of amazement in her eyes that was hard to conceal.
Indeed, wealth and fame are dazzling.
The night watchman's drum of the hour of Xu sounded slowly, and the night grew darker.
Quan Minghe came to Yaohua Palace after having dinner in Weiyang Palace.
As soon as he stepped into the bedroom, his whole demeanor instantly attracted Shen Yuling's attention.
Wearing a luxurious purple gilded robe.
The robe is decorated with black dragon patterns all over, as if it is about to break through the clothes and fly up with the wind and clouds, showing its domineering aura.
She wears a jeweled crown on her head, as if a galaxy is hanging on top of her head.
Quan Minghe walked slowly towards him with godly majesty and innate noble temperament.
His domineering aura made others ignore his handsome appearance at first glance.
At first, Shen Yuling only wanted to use Quan Minghe to achieve her goal of revenge.
But now her heart was in a mess.
She inexplicably...
I really want to win the heart of this male protagonist who has no emotional line.
Shen Yuling felt her heart pounding.
He was powerful and pretty, he just wanted a little white rabbit, it was not like she couldn't pretend.
This is her life, except for revenge.
Of course, you need wealth, power, and men!
Lan Ying, the maidservant who was waiting on the side, hurriedly reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, His Majesty has arrived. You must pay your respects to His Majesty."
Shen Yuling came to her senses, hurriedly got off the bed, and walked towards Quan Minghe.
When she got closer, she knelt slightly and saluted, imitating the way she had seen people do in the past.
"Greetings to His Majesty."
But after all, she had never learned the rules of the palace, and the posture of greeting was not correct.
The squatting height is wrong and the hand position is also wrong.
In the Qian Dynasty, the etiquette in the homes of ordinary aristocratic families and royal relatives was different from that in the palace.
Because the place where the emperor lives must naturally be distinguished from others in every way to show his dignity.
The etiquette in the palace was extremely strict. Even a simple squatting ceremony had many tricks involved, and every move showed respect for the superior.
If relatives of ministers entered the palace, they would be carefully taught etiquette by the maids before entering the palace, and they would be required to comply with the regulations to avoid being impolite.
But obviously, Shen Yuling entered the palace secretly, so it was impossible for anyone to teach her these rules.
Quan Minghe frowned slightly and then waved his hand.
His tone was quite gentle: "You don't need to perform the formalities during this period. When you officially enter the palace, I will let the etiquette nanny teach you the rules of the palace."
Quan Minghe walked past Shen Yuling and came to the side of the couch.
He lifted his robe and sat down calmly, his every move revealing the grace and elegance of an emperor.
Shen Yuling also walked to his side and sat down slowly.
"Why did your majesty summon me to the palace tonight?"
Quan Minghe raised his eyes slightly with a calm expression.
"Bai Hua sent a message saying that you seemed to be bullied in the Prince's Mansion?"
Shen Yuling raised her chin in a defiant manner: "No, I am the princess of a county, and I have the support of the Shen family. Who can bully me?"
Being tough.
Quan Minghe didn't point it out, but just raised his eyebrows slightly.
He said calmly, "It seems that you don't need the pearl yarn I brought."
He turned his head and called out to the door, "Li Ming, take the palace skirt made of pearl gauze to Liu Zhaoyi. Didn't she come to ask about it today?"
"Pearl yarn?"
Shen Yuling loved beauty, so no matter how Liu Jingyi competed with her for other things, she never took it too seriously.
But I have never seen pearl gauze in this world for more than ten years, because it is a tribute.
"Your Majesty, do you know everything..."
After a moment's silence, Shen Yuling seemed to remember something and looked a little gloomy.
"When I was at home, my parents loved me and gave me all the good things they had."
"But since I went to the Prince's Mansion, the Prince...he doesn't like me, Liu Ji, and he targets me everywhere and makes things difficult for me."
There didn't seem to be any emotion on Quan Minghe's face.
His expression and voice remained indifferent.
"Since you have been wronged, why don't you speak up?"
Shen Yuling pursed her lips, her small and delicate face tense with a serious expression.
"Because... it's very embarrassing and awkward."
She is the eldest daughter of the Shen family. How could she let people know that she was bullied like this by a concubine?
If this gets out, not only will she lose face, but her family will also lose face.
These aristocratic families are not afraid of being killed, but they cannot afford to lose face.
Originally, after hearing what she said, Quan Minghe wanted to sincerely feel sorry for her.
But who knew that Shen Yuling suddenly turned around.
Pointing at the pearl yarn.
"Your Majesty, put on the dress made of pearl gauze, and you can hide your disgrace. Then, Your Majesty will be able to see the most beautiful Shen Yuling."
She turned her head to look at him, blinking her charming fox eyes.
"Your Majesty, would you like to see it?"
Quan Minghe's calm face almost couldn't help but smile, but fortunately he never showed his emotions.
He coughed lightly to hide the smile that was about to overflow.
"You have a good plan."
Quan Minghe raised his chin, and Li Ming beside him immediately understood what he meant.
He handed the white pearl dress made of pearl gauze in his hand to Lan Ying who was standing beside him.
Quan Minghe: "Go change it."
Shen Yuling responded and stood up and walked behind the screen in the inner room.
Lan Ying followed behind, holding her dress, into the inner room.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty originally intended to give the White Pearl Snow Gauze Dress to Concubine Liu, but after Bai Hua came to the palace to report your news today, His Majesty sent the dress to our Yaohua Palace."
Lan Ying had a smile on her face and was very happy for her master.
"It can be seen that His Majesty must like you very much."
From now on, Concubine Shen will be served by her side, and her future depends entirely on Concubine Shen.
The more Concubine Shen can gain His Majesty's favor, the happier she will naturally be.
Shen Yuling stroked the exquisite and luxurious palace skirt. Although there was a smile on the corner of her mouth, it did not reach her eyes.
Like a pet, not worth showing off.
Then let’s try and see if she can win the emperor’s heart.
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