Chapter 156 Musk
She had her hair in a slightly high but thin bun, secured with a red gold and ruby Ruyi hairpin, and put on a few other pieces of jewelry, as well as a gold necklace, with the warm jade gifted by the emperor hung underneath.
She wore red pearl pendants on her ears.
A petal shape is dotted under the eye, making the eyebrows and eyes look slightly sharp but beautiful.
Paint lips red.
Although she has a bright and elegant appearance, she can also dress up to look pitiful when she wants.
But today might be a battlefield, and we can’t be pitiful.
That way, before the battle even starts, the momentum will be weakened by half, and it will be unpleasant whether you win or lose. Qi Yixiu doesn't like Bai Lian.
After putting on her makeup, she put on delicate shoes adorned with tiny pearls, and put on a cloak before going out.
The ones I brought today are purple beads and sent plum.
In Fengzao Palace, the two Empress Dowagers have not arrived yet, and the Emperor is probably at the Empress Dowager's place now. However, someone from the royal family has arrived first.
After Shen Chuliu paid her respects and sat down, she felt someone was looking at her.
After paying attention for a while, she realized that it was a princess from the royal family, the sister-in-law of the late emperor.
Princess Shun, Prince Shun died before he was 30. This princess was probably favored, so she gave birth to four sons in one go. After becoming a widow, she dismissed the concubines in her family and raised all seven sons, including her own and concubines.
This is a rare thing among the royal family.
Therefore, every year when the New Year came, a lot of rewards would be given to Prince Shun’s Mansion.
Now the Shun Palace is inherited by the eldest son.
The old lady looked at her, and Shen Chuliu couldn't help but recall that it was said in the past that Prince Shun had a good relationship with the Feng family.
So, this is today's surprise? Shen Chuliu looked at Su Yunv, who also looked over and nodded slightly.
This means that I will cooperate with her.
Soon, Qi Yixiu arrived with the two Queen Dowagers.
Naturally, there are some male members of the royal family behind him.
With the Deer King gone, the only ones left are Qi Yixiu’s elders, but they have no real power and they all have to flatter the emperor.
After everyone was seated and greeted, the emperor first asked someone to send a gift to the empress, a complete set of fire jade jewelry and a set of white jade tea sets.
The Queen thanked the Emperor, and the two Empress Dowagers also gave rewards.
Then we started celebrating Laba Festival.
The Laba porridge was served and everyone had a share.
The singing and dancing had already begun. This place was similar to what Shen Chuliu remembered in his previous life. Laba also came early in the morning.
But it’s amazing that they started singing and dancing in the morning.
When the sky gets bright, it's almost time, the singing and dancing end, and it's time to have three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes.
Shen Chuliu washed her hands and rinsed her mouth with the water brought by the servants, and waited for the show to begin.
As expected, Empress Dowager Feng spoke first: "Is Concubine Ying feeling better?"
With this sudden remark, everyone looked over there and understood what was going on.
Ying Cairen stood up and said, "Thank you Empress Dowager Feng for your concern. I am much better now."
When Shen Chuliu heard this, he wanted to laugh, and sneered.
Sure enough, there is something fishy going on here!
If this had not happened, Lady Ying should have said that I was fine, not that I was much better.
This is much better. There was something wrong before, but now it’s fine?
Haha, the art of language.
Sure enough, she could hear it, so how could others not hear it?
Empress Dowager Feng opened her mouth, and Empress Dowager Li could only say, "It's good that it doesn't bother you."
This way, a ladder was built.
Shen Chuliu thought that Empress Dowager Feng arranged this matter today as a test to see what the emperor thought of the Shen family's daughter.
Otherwise, she should have arranged this matter during the New Year.
"I heard that Concubine Ying was drugged with musk by Concubine Jing? Is Concubine Ying pregnant? Although there are struggles in the harem, drugging is a bit despicable. The family education of the Shen family is worrying." Princess Shun made a accusation right away, which was disgusting.
As soon as she said this, some people who didn't know the truth were shocked.
Even if you knew, don't you have your own little plans in mind?
The Shen family is powerful, so naturally they attract attention. People from the royal family must also be chosen, and it is inevitable that some people will be dissatisfied.
After hearing this, some people started thinking about how to join in.
So what if she is the emperor’s concubine?
As long as they have reasons and evidence, the emperor will not do anything. After all, most of them are elders.
Of course, the younger generations, who were separated by a layer, didn’t dare to say much.
An old princess immediately said, "Oh, this is a big deal. How can you drug someone? If the heir to the throne is injured, the Shen family won't be able to pay for it."
Empress Dowager Li knew that it was Empress Dowager Feng who was causing trouble, but she couldn't say it directly, so she angrily said to Shen Chuliu, "Lady Jing, what's going on?"
Shen Chuliu was just waiting. She would not step out until Empress Dowager Li, the Emperor or the Empress spoke.
She stood up and walked out without any panic, straightened her clothes and knelt down in a very polite and beautiful manner: "Empress Dowager, please calm down. I will explain myself. Since I entered the palace, I have listened to the teachings of the Empress Dowager and the Queen. How could I do such a despicable thing?"
"Ms. Jing is quite good at speaking. I heard that you are good at sweet talk." Princess Laoshun said.
Shen Chuliu wanted to go over and beat this old hag to death, but the situation did not allow it.
"You say. As long as what you say makes sense, I will make the decision for you." Empress Dowager Li's words were actually a warning to others.
Seeing this, the others didn't dare to say anything. After all, she was the emperor's mother. What good would come of offending her?
"Yes, thank you, Queen Mother." Shen Chuliu smiled and continued, "First, I proved my innocence the day before yesterday. The Emperor, Queen Mother, and the ladies in the palace have witnessed this. Secondly, I am also a victim, even more severely than Concubine Ying. The Emperor and Queen Mother are wise. They have sent the ghost maid to the Internal Punishment Department. But the Internal Punishment Department made a mistake and killed her. Even if I have great ability, I can't interfere with the Internal Punishment Department."
"That may not be true. I heard that Concubine Jing even dared to smash the kitchen." Princess Lao Shun took a sip of tea and said again.
Shen Chuliu ignored her and continued, "Every word I said is true. Imperial Doctor Lin and Imperial Doctor Zhao can both prove that there is still musk in my body."
"Emperor, is it really so?" Empress Dowager Li asked knowingly.
In fact, she naturally knew all this yesterday, and the emperor did not hide it from her.
Qi Yixiu nodded: "Indeed."
"If that's the case, where does the Empress Dowager get such certainty from?" Empress Dowager Li rarely gets angry. Generally speaking, she plays the role of a kind-hearted old lady.
Princess Shun paused for a moment: "I am worried about the palace. Since it is not Lady Jing, that is the best."
She actually wanted to just brush it off like that? That was really blinding her old eyes.
"I am a junior, so it is not right for me to argue with the old princess. Then may I ask, are you sure that this matter has nothing to do with me now?" Shen Chuliu looked at her with a smile.
(End of this chapter)
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