Chapter 287 Life in the palace is better than being a god!
Bai Wutong picked up the teacup and took a sip. "I don't want to do anything, I just want you to understand your current situation. I asked the emperor for Xun Zhiyuan to be sent abroad. I have arranged people on the road to follow him all the way to Lancheng. As long as you are obedient and do what your father tells you, and don't make things difficult for Xun Yuanliang and the others, I will let that person protect Xun Zhiyuan and keep him safe."
Bai Wutong suddenly changed the subject, "But if you dare to ruin my good deeds, I can't guarantee his safety. Maybe the first time you make a mistake, Xun Zhiyuan will break a leg; the second time, he might lose an arm... Whether he can come back unscathed depends on what you, his mother, do!"
Cao stood up suddenly, staggered back two steps, disbelief written all over her face, and cried out, "You...how can you be so cruel! Zhiyuan is your own brother! How can you be so vicious!"
"What kind of brother is he? I grew up in a Taoist temple. What kind of relationship can I have with him?"
Bai Wutong still had that cold smile on his face. "Don't even think about tipping off Xun Zhiyuan. My people will intercept the news in advance. Once my people find out that you did something you shouldn't have done, Xun Zhiyuan will probably make some mistakes in Lancheng. When he comes back, he won't be bringing back achievements, but carrying the stigma of being unable to shoulder the responsibility!"
"You..." Cao was so angry that she was shaking all over. She pointed at Bai Wutong, her chest heaving violently, "You are so vicious!"
Bai Wutong raised his eyebrows and ordered sternly, "Come here, slap him!"
Yunxiang took a step forward without hesitation and slapped Cao to the ground with a loud slap.
"How dare you hit me? I'm your mother!" Cao was shocked and angry and screamed!
Bai Wutong felt no wavering.
She is not her biological mother and has nothing to do with the original owner's growth. What's wrong with beating her?
She ordered coldly, "Yunxiang, go ahead and don't hit him in the face, lest others see it."
Yunxiang obeyed the order, took out a handkerchief, stuffed it into Cao's mouth, and then pinched hard on her waist and abdomen and other soft parts!
Cao's eyes opened wide in pain and she twisted her body desperately, but because of the handkerchief stuffed in her mouth, she could only make inarticulate whimpers.
Bai Wutong sat on a chair and watched coldly for a long time before he said slowly, "Stop."
At this time, Cao was already sweating profusely from the pain, and when the handkerchief was spit out, it was covered with deep bite marks and bloodstains.
Bai Wutong slowly stood up and walked in front of Cao.
Cao was so frightened that her whole body trembled and she huddled into a ball.
"Mother, as long as you are obedient, I guarantee that you will become the most glorious woman in the capital. Do you want to be a lady of imperial title?"
Bai Wutong waved his hand as he spoke.
Yingchun immediately came forward with a tray.
The plate was filled with glittering jewels, each of which was a rare treasure. Only concubines in the palace were qualified to receive them. Such rare items could not be seen outside the palace.
If you wear one of them when going out, you will definitely steal the show and gain a lot of face.
"Mother, take a look, these are all good things, do you like them? In your whole life, you have devoted yourself to your father and son. When have you ever lived for yourself? When you went to parties with those noble ladies before, were you always excluded? Since I gave birth to the prince, you finally have face. If I become the queen in the future, won't you have even more face?"
Cao stood there in a daze. Bai Wutong's method of slapping her in the face and then giving her a sweet treat made her mind confused.
But these dazzling jewels in front of me are so tempting. As long as I can wear one of them, the glory I will feel will be unimaginable!
Bai Wutong noticed the hesitation in her eyes, "Mother, these are all for you. I'll have someone pick out some fine fabrics for you to take back with you. If you need anything in the future, just ask for it."
Cao's eyes were fixed as she mechanically took the precious jewelry and fabrics.
"Since you accepted it, I think you must have understood what I meant. Yunxiang, mother must have suffered a lot from the long journey. Please send someone to give her a good massage. Make sure she enjoys a peaceful and comfortable life these days!"
As the saying goes, it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
Once Cao tastes the sweetness of such a comfortable life, he will be obsessed with it and cannot stop.
By then, I would become her only hope to maintain this kind of life.
The husband is unreliable, and the son is even more unreliable!
Time flies, and three days pass in a flash.
The original bruises on Cao's body had long since disappeared without a trace.
At this moment, she was leaning lazily on the couch, with a palace maid half-kneeling beside her, gently kneading her fingers with skillful techniques.
The flower oil used by the palace ladies was the top-quality tribute from the south. Its rich aroma penetrated into the nasal cavity, making people feel weak and drowsy.
Just then, Chan'er walked in with brisk steps, "Madam, it's time for lunch."
Only then did Cao come to her senses, stand up and walk to the outer room.
The table was filled with a wide variety of delicious dishes, steaming hot and fragrant.
Among them, the bowl of snow bird porridge is particularly eye-catching. In the thick soup, the snow bird is crystal clear, exuding an appetizing sweet aroma.
Cao picked up the bowl, scooped up a spoonful, put it into his mouth and tasted it carefully.
The soft and glutinous texture and sweet taste instantly spread on the tip of your tongue, so delicious!
Life in this palace is like living in heaven. It is a world of difference compared to outside the palace!
Bai Wutong leaned on the cushion and stroked her belly, "Mother, do you know where this snow swallow came from?"
Cao paused, "Where did it come from?"
In the past few days, Bai Wutong was very kind to her, and the fear in her heart eased a little.
But even so, she couldn't help feeling scared when facing her daughter. Even when she saw Bai Wutong's smile, she felt uncomfortable and got goose bumps.
"This was obtained from the confiscation of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."
Cao's eyes widened in shock and she blurted out, "Didn't their house catch fire?"
"It is true that there was a fire, but the treasures in their storehouse have now been brought to the palace. Mother, look at the quality of this snow swallow. It is many times better than the tributes usually sent to the palace. Even the emperor and the queen may not be able to eat such high-quality food, but the Duke of Zhenguo can enjoy it."
After hearing this, Cao remained silent, but was secretly amazed in his heart.
She had long heard of the immense power of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, but she had never imagined that their lifestyle would be so extravagant, even more luxurious than that of the palace.
Bai Wutong said this and no more.
After dinner, Cao walked slowly in the yard to help digest the food.
The two palace maids followed her closely like shadows, never leaving her side.
As soon as they saw that she was about to sit down, soft cushions, steaming tea, and exquisite and delicious pastries were presented to her in the blink of an eye. The service was so thorough and perfect.
In just a few days, Cao clearly felt that she had gained weight again.
She was already plump, and now she was out of breath after walking a few steps. But even so, she became more and more greedy for such a pampered life!
She didn't even want to leave the palace!
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