Chapter 16 is thought-provoking.
The emperor is handsome enough, so that is not difficult.
After both of them enjoyed themselves, they lay down. After all, it was summer, and even Shen Chuliu, who didn't like to sweat, couldn't help but go out at this time.
Fortunately, since we are all together, there is no need to dislike each other.
Both of them asked someone to fetch water to clean themselves and then lay down.
Qi Yixiu was having a great time and was in the mood to be gentle with her.
Shen Chuliu felt sleepy, so he fell asleep.
The night would have passed like this, but I was suddenly woken up by Chusi in the middle of the night.
Shen Chuliu woke up a little late, and listened to what Chusi said in a daze. She was confused and only heard a few words, "vomiting and diarrhea", "pale lips", and "crying anxiously".
She calmed down and realized that he was talking about the second prince.
He quickly sat up.
Qi Yixiu frowned and got down to the ground: "You lie down, I will go to see the second prince."
"Your Majesty, don't worry. It sounds like he might have suffered from heat stroke." Shen Chuliu didn't dare to lie down. She was busy getting dressed.
"Lie down, I'm leaving first." Qi Yixiu nodded and left.
It seems that although Concubine Feng herself is not very favored, the Second Prince is obviously still very valued.
Shen Chuliu also dressed slowly, and Zizhu came in to serve: "Baolin?"
"Well, find a young eunuch to hold a lamp and escort me. Let's go back."
"Master Baolin, don't be anxious. The emperor has something to say, so just take a rest. Who knows, the emperor may be back soon?" said Lichun, a maid in Taiji Palace.
"Thank you, Aunt Lichun. The second prince is in this condition, and I'm afraid the emperor is very worried. I won't keep him. But how about you send someone to light the lamp for him?" Shen Chuliu said.
"It's as it should be. The road is hard to walk on after dark. Baolin, be careful." Lichun bowed.
Shen Chuliu thanked her and left with Zizhu.
She walked in front, and the rain behind her said, "She is quite obedient."
"After all, girls born in a marquis's mansion always know the rules. They are not like those from a small family. If it were Concubine Li, she would never leave today. I'm afraid she would have made a fuss just now." Lichun said.
As they were talking, the two men tidied up the dragon bed.
On this side, Shen Chuliu came out and held Zizhu's hand, which made him feel comfortable at night.
In fact, late means around eleven o'clock at night, but this was considered very late in ancient times.
The young eunuch who was holding the lamp politely sent her back all the way, and she was not stingy and rewarded him with silver.
Then he simply asked someone to bring him some snacks and then went back to sleep.
Fortunately, I didn’t need to say hello the next day and was able to sleep in late.
In Fuyang Palace, Concubine Feng was crying like a tearful person, and the Second Prince had diarrhea and his face was as pale as gold paper.
The child had always been in good health, so Concubine Feng was worried that he might have been murdered. She was also a bit of a show, and she couldn't stop crying.
Qi Yixiu frowned: "Okay, it's just the heat. How do your servants serve you?"
Qi Yixiu was always gentle to others, but how could he not be angry when his only son was not taken care of? So he directly ordered the people who served the second prince to be punished with canes.
After the second prince drank the medicine, his diarrhea gradually stopped and he finally fell asleep.
The imperial physician also said that it was nothing serious, he just suffered from dehydration due to diarrhea, and he felt better after drinking some light salt water.
Concubine Feng Shu stopped crying then: "I was just anxious for a moment. Sister Shen Baolin is going to sleep with you today, right? It would be too much trouble for Your Majesty to go back now. I can only ask someone to send some good things to you tomorrow as an apology to your sister. Your Majesty, please rest here first. It seems that there is not much time left before the morning court."
What she said was better than hypocritically asking the emperor to go back.
Qi Yixiu nodded, and let her serve him while he rested in his palace.
The next day, before Shen Chuliu had gotten up and put on her makeup in the morning, the palace maid serving Concubine Feng arrived.
When Shen Chuliu heard this, he went out to greet her in person: "Miss Chanjuan is here."
"Hey, Baolin, come in quickly. It's hot this day. I'm here to apologize to Baolin on behalf of our queen." Chanjuan bowed as she entered the room.
"Help me quickly, what kind of gift is this?"
"What happened yesterday ruined Baolin's chance to sleep with the emperor. Our queen feels very sorry about it. She specially asked me to bring some cloth and also told him not to ask Shen Baolin to go and express his gratitude again. It's such a hot day and it would be a shame to torture him." Chanjuan imitated Concubine Feng's way of speaking.
Shen Chuliu smiled and thanked him: "Madam Shufei really thinks I am too narrow-minded. Yesterday was an accident, and I wanted to ask, how is the second prince?"
"It's not a problem. It's just the heat. The weather is too hot. The second prince has to go to Hongwen Hall to study every day, so he can't avoid the heat. Fortunately, it's not too serious. He will be fine after a few days of rest." Chanjuan said.
"That's good. Children are most afraid of getting sick. I'm sure Your Majesty is exhausted." Shen Chuliu shook her head: "Your Majesty's reward, I am very grateful. Since Your Majesty cares about me, then I will not go to thank you. I thank Your Majesty here." After saying that, she bowed in the direction of Fuyang Palace.
Chan Juan hurriedly stopped her, "I've always heard that Shen Baolin is a well-behaved person, and he really is. Baolin, you take a rest, I'll go back first."
Shen Chuliu asked Zizhu to send it off.
Zizhu came back and said, "Madam Shufei is too polite. Although Chanjuan was brought by Madam Shufei's family, she has been serving her in the mansion for a long time and is her right-hand man."
"Hasn't our Concubine always been so considerate of the people below her?" Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "Since you have given me the reward, I will accept it. Keep it."
Zizhu Zirui checked and found that there was no problem, so she put it away.
"I was thinking, if she behaves like this, will the Queen resent you?" Zizhu asked.
"I'm just Baolin. Whether it's a reward or a punishment, I have to accept it. The Queen Mother never cares about trivial matters. I think it will be okay." Shen Chuliu said.
Concubine Feng was too virtuous. As for herself, her position was too low to be involved in the intrigues at the top.
As for the rumor that she was won over by Concubine Feng, that was not the case.
At least she knew that Li Baolin was now on Concubine Feng's side.
In the harem, it is neither good nor bad to take sides. You can be protected for a period of time, but in the long run, you are all serving a man, unless someone really gives up the idea of being favored.
Otherwise, there is a high possibility of being cheated.
In this regard, Concubine Yi was wrong.
Ever since Concubine Yi took refuge with Concubine Feng, the time she spent in bed with him became less and less.
I'm afraid this isn't just Shen Chuliu's illusion.
But after Lu Baolin took refuge with the Queen, he slept with her more often. The reason behind this is really intriguing.
"I'm wondering whether the emperor will go to Qingliang Mountain this year? Last year he only brought a concubine, but I don't know what to do this year." Zi Rui said.
"It's already this late, why are you still going? I left last May. Just stay in Anxin Palace. Although our Cuiyunxuan is in a remote area, it's not that hot. Look at other places. There's no shelter and it's terribly hot."
Explain the emperor's thoughts. Concubine Yi has been favored for many years, but she still relies on Concubine Feng Shufei despite being in a high position. The emperor feels that he favors her in vain. However, it is normal for Lu Baolin to be less favored and less dependent on the queen because of his low position.
However, Concubine Yi is still the most favored one now.
As for the demoted Wei family, well, I haven’t written about it yet.
(End of this chapter)
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