Chapter 410 Something Has Changed
Every day, Yingchun would arrive at Fengyi Palace on time and report the latest developments in the harem to Bai Wutong in detail.
Among the palace maids who served Zhang Chengyan personally, there was one who was a spy planted long ago by Bai Wutong.
Thanks to this informant, she was able to know every detail of Zhang Chengyan and Su Zhaoyi's relationship.
In front of Zhang Chengyan, Su Zhaoyi was like an innocent little girl who had not yet grown up. She acted like a spoiled child all day long and wished she could stick to him every minute of every second.
As for Zhang Chengyan, it seemed that he fell for it. He enjoyed Su Zhaoyi's dependence on and tenderness very much and immersed himself in the gentle world she created.
If you think about it carefully, the appearance of Su Zhaoyi is by no means accidental.
Her appearance is somewhat similar to the young Jin Weige, and her personality is exactly the same, just as lively and playful, as if she is a replica of Jin Weige when she was young.
But she is more than that, she also has the softness and gentleness that is unique to Bai Wutong, which makes people unforgettable.
Bai Wutong concluded that such a unique existence must have been carefully trained, and the training template was himself and Jin Weige!
Men often have special feelings for their first love and can hardly forget it.
It was no coincidence that Jin Weige had been favored in the palace for many years. In the final analysis, it was just because she happened to meet Zhang Chengyan's preferences at that time.
But times have changed, and what Zhang Chengyan likes now is probably just the young and beautiful Jin Weige in his memory, rather than her who is now trapped in the cold palace and her youth is gone.
Therefore, Su Zhaoyi, the substitute, naturally became favored.
Thinking of this, Bai Wutong put down the teacup in his hand, stretched out his slender fingers, picked up a piece of exquisite pastry, put it in his mouth and tasted it carefully.
Chan Er, who was standing by, saw this and immediately handed her a soft handkerchief, carefully wiping her fingers. "Your Highness, look, the emperor only has eyes for Su Zhaoyi now, and he hasn't come to see you for a long time."
Bai Wutong just smiled faintly, her expression calm as water, "What's the big deal? From the day I took the throne of Queen, I expected this day to come. Men always have a little more preference for their concubines, but once they make a concubine their principal, many things will change unconsciously."
"But it's time to meet the emperor." She suddenly stood up and stretched out her hand to Chan'er, "Bring the soup I asked you to cook earlier, and follow me to the Yangxin Palace."
"Yes, your Majesty!" Chan'er was immediately delighted when she heard it.
She hoped from the bottom of her heart that her queen could reconcile with the emperor and spend their sweet time together again. She really couldn't bear to see her queen spending the whole day alone and lonely.
In this harem, if you want to gain a firm foothold and live a smooth life, the emperor's favor is a crucial reliance!
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Zhang Chengyan was reviewing memorials and concentrating on handling state affairs.
When he heard the announcement that Bai Wutong was here, he immediately raised his head and a smile appeared on his face. His originally serious expression softened a lot, "Wutong is here, come and sit down."
The tone was like that of lovers reuniting after a long separation, full of longing and intimacy.
"Your Majesty, I missed you, so I specially prepared a tonic soup. Please try it and see if it suits your taste."
Bai Wutong walked up to Zhang Chengyan with light lotus steps, her voice soft and a bit coquettish.
"You haven't made nourishing soup for me in a long time. You have to drink a few more bowls today."
Zhang Chengyan said this with a smile, and then asked someone to bring the bowls and chopsticks.
Bai Wutong personally picked up the soup spoon, scooped a bowl of steaming hot tonic soup, and placed it in front of him, smiling, "Your Majesty, please enjoy."
Zhang Chengyan took the bowl of soup, took a sip, and relaxed his brows. "The soup you made is the best for me. It tastes great."
His praise was sincere and straightforward, as if he had brought back the warm moments they had spent together.
"Your Majesty, I see that you are so busy with official duties that I cannot bear to disturb you for too long, so I will take my leave first." Bai Wutong bowed slightly and made a gesture to leave.
Zhang Chengyan was not willing to let her go like this, and quickly grabbed her hand, "What are you in such a hurry for? Are you angry and don't want to see me?"
"Your Majesty, you misunderstood. How could I be angry?" Bai Wutong sat down beside him, still with a gentle smile on her face. "It's just that seeing Your Majesty working so hard every day, I really feel sorry for your health. You must pay more attention to rest and don't exhaust yourself."
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."
In this way, she stayed with Zhang Chengyan in the Yangxin Palace for a full hour before she stood up and said goodbye.
Bai Wutong walked out along the corridor, and halfway through, he happened to run into Su Zhaoyi who was also there to deliver tonic soup to the emperor.
The other party appeared at this time, most likely because he heard that I had arrived at the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, so he hurried over.
"Your Highness." When Su Zhaoyi saw her, she immediately stopped and bowed respectfully with a perfect smile on her face. "I am here to bring nourishing soup to His Majesty."
Her tone was neither humble nor arrogant. It seemed respectful, but it also contained a hint of provocation.
"Well, send it in." Bai Wutong looked calm. He just responded lightly, then turned around and continued walking forward without saying anything else, without even looking at her again.
His back was elegant and calm, as if he didn't care about Su Zhaoyi's appearance at all.
Su Zhaoyi looked back at her with a frown on her face. She couldn't help but whisper to the maid beside her, "What do you think the queen is thinking? I can't figure out her thoughts."
Bai Wutong's behavior is really hard to understand. Facing this powerful rival who has taken away the emperor's favor, she is so calm. This is really not in line with common sense.
The maid lowered her voice and reminded nervously, "Your Majesty, you must be careful. Now that you have taken away the Queen's favor, she will definitely not let it go. She may be planning something bad!"
In the harem, the struggle has always been cruel. The palace maids are well aware of the interests involved, so they are particularly worried about their own queen.
Su Zhaoyi snorted softly, "If an enemy comes, we will fight him; if a flood comes, we will block it with earth. Let's go and see the emperor!"
She held up her skirt and ran into the Yangxin Palace without any image. She threw herself at Zhang Chengyan's feet, her beautiful eyes flickering, "Your Majesty, I made a special tonic soup for you. Do you have room for it?"
Zhang Chengyan was amused by her appearance and couldn't help pinching her nose, "Are you so jealous? Wutong is the queen, it's natural for her to come and see me."
"I know, but I can't control my heart." Su Zhaoyi took out the tonic soup, "Your Majesty, please drink some. If you drink it, I will definitely make Your Majesty happy today!"
Zhang Chengyan's eyes darkened, "Little thing."
He picked up the bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
…
Night falls.
The candles in each palace were extinguished one after another.
At this moment, Wang Decai's voice suddenly rang out.
"Empress, the Emperor invites you over."
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