Chapter 66: Concubine Su is punished to kneel
Liu Zhaoyi suddenly learned that His Majesty had arrived and hurried out.
At this time, Quan Minghe was sitting upright on the rosewood armchair with a dragon pattern carved on it that his servants had quickly brought.
The chairs are also carefully covered with soft cushions.
Behind him, two rows of blue-clad guards stood in neat rows, each with an upright posture and a solemn expression, demonstrating the majesty and grandeur of the royal family.
With the help of Rong Zi, Concubine Su was helped to her feet and stood weakly aside.
Liu Zhaoyi glanced at Su Jieyu calmly.
Then a smile quickly appeared on his face and he walked up to His Majesty.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. How come you didn't let me inform you in advance when you came to Yong'an Palace?"
She bowed slightly, with a hint of anger in her tone.
"I have been disrespectful, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Quan Minghe looked calm.
He just said calmly: "Stand up."
He raised his head slightly and his eyes fell on Concubine Su.
He asked, "What mistake did Concubine Su make today? I just heard that Concubine Su has been recovering from illness recently. I'm afraid she won't be able to kneel for two hours."
Liu Zhaoyi was shocked.
Your Majesty has always kept a low profile on matters concerning the harem as long as they did not involve the royal heir.
Therefore, as long as the emperor or concubine made a mistake, and the emperor or concubine who made the mistake was not hers, she would always punish them severely.
What's more, Concubine Su is still...
"Your Majesty, I have read the medical records of the Imperial Hospital today and did not find any records of any physical illness."
"I am fortunate to have your majesty's trust and be in charge of the harem, so I naturally have to be considerate of the emperor and his concubine."
"That's why we invited Concubine Su to Yong'an Palace."
"I will use the Hetian white jade teacup bestowed by Your Majesty to make tea for Concubine Su."
Liu Zhaoyi paused slightly, as if she was considering her words.
Then he continued, "But who would have thought that not only could Concubine Su not explain the cause of her illness, she also accidentally broke the teacup."
"I was so angry at Concubine Su's deception, and I felt bad that your Majesty's reward was wasted, so I punished Concubine Su."
Her words were sincere, revealing a sense of grievance.
Concubine Su frowned tightly.
Obviously, I strongly disagree with this statement.
She was about to open her mouth to defend herself.
However, Liu Zhaoyi seemed to have expected this and quickly admitted her mistake and interrupted her.
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I punished my sister a little too harshly today."
Liu Zhaoyi turned her head slightly and looked at Concubine Su.
He said earnestly, "Sister Su, today I will give you a small punishment and a big warning. This will not happen again. You should go back to Changning Palace and rest as soon as possible."
As she spoke, she secretly gave Concubine Su a warning look.
There was an obvious threat in his tone.
As long as she dares to tell the truth in front of His Majesty, she will not be forgiven easily in the future.
Concubine Su was angry and unwilling.
He even used too much force and his nails dug into his palms.
But given the current situation in the harem, she really didn't dare to disobey Concubine Liu.
Quan Minghe saw that Concubine Su seemed hesitant to speak, and he had some doubts in his heart.
But he just asked in a deep voice: "Su Jieyu, do you agree with what Liu Zhaoyi said?"
"Your Majesty, today I was careless and knocked over the teacup that Your Majesty gave to my sister. It is only right that my sister punishes me."
Su Jieyu suppressed the grievance and anger in her heart and said with her head down.
Seeing that the parties involved had stopped talking, Quan Minghe had no intention of continuing to dwell on the matter.
but......
His eyes inadvertently looked in the direction of the imperial carriage.
She hasn't officially entered the palace yet, so it's better not to let her feel that the harem is too cruel.
After a moment of silence, he continued, "Li Ming, send someone to send Concubine Su back to the palace, and ask the imperial physician to take another look."
When Liu Zhaoyi and Su Jieyu heard this, they were both surprised.
Concubine Su got the title of Concubine because of Yunze Su's status in the imperial court.
After entering the palace for many years, she had neither given birth to any children nor received the favor of His Majesty.
Therefore, not only did Liu Zhaoyi not expect that His Majesty would take the initiative to protect Concubine Su, but Concubine Su herself also felt that this matter was too unexpected.
“Yes.”
Concubine Su and Concubine Liu responded in unison, each with their own thoughts in their voices.
Liu Zhaoyi also breathed a sigh of relief.
She didn't want the image she had built up in front of His Majesty for many years to be ruined just because of Concubine Su.
Today, His Majesty has finally come to Yong'an Palace, and Liu Zhaoyi naturally doesn't want His Majesty to leave.
Moreover, His Majesty now spends less and less time in the harem, and mostly goes to the palace of the newlyweds.
Her Majesty would only occasionally condescend to come to her Yong'an Palace if she was invited in the name of the two princes.
A smile appeared on Liu Zhaoyi's face.
She said softly, "Your Majesty, it is already lunch time. Would you like to have lunch in Yong'an Palace today?"
Kwon Myung Hyuk has not yet answered.
Suddenly, a crisp shattering sound was heard from the imperial carriage.
“Pah—”
Both Liu Zhaoyi and Su Jieyu were attracted by the sudden sound.
Subconsciously, he shifted his gaze to the imperial carriage.
Both of them were shocked.
There is someone in the imperial carriage? !
When Liu Zhaoyi came out just now, her whole attention was on His Majesty and she did not pay attention to the imperial carriage.
When I heard the sound at this moment, I was surprised to find that there was someone hiding inside.
Who is it?
There was a hint of annoyance and inquiry in her eyes.
Staring fiercely at the imperial carriage.
When Quan Minghe heard the noise, he frowned and stood up.
He glanced at Liu Zhaoyi when he left.
He rejected her: "No, I will go to Yaohua Palace for lunch today."
After saying this, he quickly walked into the imperial carriage.
He frowned.
Looking at Shen Yuling, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Shen Yuling raised her hand slightly and pointed her finger at the broken bracelet on the ground.
Looking at him innocently.
He whispered, "The bracelet is broken."
Seeing this, Quan Minghe didn't say much.
He just picked her up again and let her sit on his lap.
Then he told Li Ming: "Return to Yaohua Palace."
Upon hearing the order, Li Ming shouted loudly: "Go to Yaohua Palace--"
The sound was long and echoed in the palace corridor.
Liu Zhaoyi's eyes were fixed on His Majesty's carriage which was getting farther and farther away, and she did not move away for a long time.
There was a hint of viciousness in his eyes.
Concubine Shen!
A mere imperial concubine actually dared to sit in the palace of His Majesty.
Since she entered the palace, His Majesty has broken many rules for her.
Today, she came before me, but did not come to greet me.
And Your Majesty actually indulges her so much!
However, since Concubine Shen is willing to step out of Yaohua Palace, there is an opportunity to take advantage of.
So what even if she is favored by His Majesty now?
Your Majesty comes to the harem only a few days each month, and most of the time, the harem is under your control.
If Concubine Shen dares to be her enemy, she must be eradicated as soon as possible.
Never allow her to have the opportunity to threaten her position and power.
Liu Zhaoyi withdrew her gaze, but a sinister look still flickered in the depths of her eyes.
She turned around.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Concubine Su being supported by Rong Zi.
Her eyebrows raised and she glared at her.
A look of contempt.
She is lucky today!
Immediately, he flicked his sleeves and walked straight into the palace.
Concubine Su looked at the bracelet that was broken into two pieces on the ground.
Walk forward, bend over, and pick it up.
Her face was calm, her eyes staring at the long palace road, as if she was thinking about something.
She said lightly, “It seems that today, it was Concubine Shen who saved me.”
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