Chapter 232 I didn’t know until the end
But the emperor was to Feng…
Han Xiaoyi touched her belly and thought that no matter what, she had to give birth to this baby first.
She has no family support. Even if the emperor favors her now, can it last forever? Without an heir, how can she survive in this dangerous harem?
But now, Concubine Feng Shu was obviously not doing well. Empress Dowager Feng must be worried too.
Since she herself has no family background, she will definitely need support...
Thinking further ahead, Han Xiaoyi suddenly became enlightened.
"Just reply tomorrow and tell them I know what to do." Han Xiaoyi said.
Shuiyue agreed and felt relieved. With Shuixin's previous experience as a lesson, she was not afraid.
If Xiaoyi could get close to Empress Dowager Feng, at least she wouldn't be afraid of Jing Xiuyi.
In the palace, Jing Xiuyi was full of hatred because she had served in the emperor's bedchamber for three consecutive days.
She herself did not quite understand the emperor. Why did he keep staring at her when there were so many fresh and delicious new people to eat? On the third day, someone lost his patience and Fang Xiaoyi and Yu Xiaoyi came to pay their respects together.
Forget about Yu Xiaoyi, but Fang Xiaoyi had the nerve to come after being slapped in the face by Shen Chuliu last time?
You are really shameless.
Shen Chuliu said directly that he would not meet with her. He definitely would not meet with her. There was no need to meet her.
Outside Guanlan Pavilion, Fang Xiaoyi was very humble: "It must be because I was ignorant last time that the queen still dislikes me now."
Chi Su smiled and bowed: "Xiao Yi, what are you talking about? Our master is sleepy, and the Sixth Prince is also sleeping over here, so it's really not good to disturb him."
After saying this, if the two of them insisted on going in, they would not only disturb Jing Xiuyi, but also the prince.
The prince is so young, if there is something wrong, it will be hard to explain. Yu Xiaoyi smiled and said, "It's just that we came at an unlucky time. It will be the same if we come again in the future."
After she said that, Fang Xiaoyi had no choice but to leave.
Chi Su snorted and thought to herself that he was really good at pretending.
The emperor won't come to see you, so will it be helpful if you ask our master for help?
Chi Su went in and said something, Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "I won't see anyone who comes. I'm here to have fun, not to meddle in other people's business."
"Hey, we all know it. Yu Xiaoyi couldn't see it, but Fang Xiaoyi changed her expression very quickly." Chi Su said disdainfully.
"Pay attention to the rules." Shen Chuliu said softly.
Chi Su quickly responded: "Yes, I will remember it."
"That's about it. The emperor won't come again today." If he comes again, she will wonder if the emperor has any opinion about her.
Sure enough, the emperor went nowhere that night.
Another day passed before Concubine Zhen was summoned to the Haiyan Palace to serve the emperor.
Qingliang Mountain is indeed cool, and there are many places to play.
Shen Chuliu took the servants to travel around.
Shen Chuliu went to Wanghai Peak that day.
Of course, this Wanghai Peak does not overlook the sea, but the sea of clouds.
Because there are many mountains behind Qingliang Mountain and there is fog in the early morning, there is naturally a beautiful sight of rolling sea of clouds.
Of course, it is not as good as Huangshan Mountain and can only be seen in the early morning.
Shen Chuliu didn't want to get up so early, so when she climbed up in the morning, there was naturally no such scene.
Ning Chongyi in the pavilion saw Shen Chuliu coming and stood up and said, "Hello, Sister Xiuyi."
"Sorry to bother you here." Shen Chuliu had just walked up and was a little tired.
She took out a silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
She was wearing a blood-red skirt today, and perhaps to protect herself from the strong mountain wind, she was wearing a crabapple-colored cloak. It was a very thin cloak, with patterns embroidered with gold thread, which could not be seen when she was not moving.
Now in this pavilion, it is very obvious when the sunlight shines on it.
The ruby jewelry on her head sparkled even more.
"I've always heard that Sister Jing Xiuyi likes luxury, and now I see that it's true."
This call of "sister" really hurts her heart. She is older than Jing Xiuyi, but Jing Xiuyi has a higher position.
If she doesn't call me sister, she has to call me queen, and she doesn't want to do that.
"Huh? Luxurious? I'm not wearing anything expensive today, am I?" Shen Chuliu was stunned for a moment. He was indeed stunned.
Looking at Ning Chongyi again, she was wearing a bamboo-colored jacket and skirt, with pearls on her lily bun, which made her look much more plain.
But isn't that the tone of a talented woman? Ning Chongyi stopped talking about this topic.
She could recognize that Jing Xiuyi's handkerchief was made of natural silk! How much manpower and material resources were needed to make a handkerchief.
Such a thing, even an undergarment would not be spared, let alone a handkerchief? And the jewelry on her head was new. She had seen Jing Xiuyi with so many jewelry that she couldn't count them all, but this was the first time she had seen such a set.
And the cape, embroidered with gold thread, how luxurious? But she was used to it and didn't think it was luxurious.
At this time, Shen Chuliu also reacted a little and chuckled, "If we talk about expensive things, it's the eyebrow pencil and rouge. The emperor gave them to me, saying that they were tributes from a small country. One box costs so much gold. But I'm afraid I'll use this box for several years, so it's not expensive. As for the rouge, it's really not cheap. It's from the south. It's said that a small box costs one hundred taels of silver. This box won't last long."
It's not just rouge, it also contains moisture that nourishes the skin. It has to be said that the ancients couldn't make things with a long shelf life, but these good things are indeed good to use.
It’s just that the cost is too high and most people can’t afford it.
"Ning Chongyi has a good eye, but you don't like these fancy things." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
Ning Chongyi smiled a little grimly: "Sister is right."
How can a woman really not like...
But the impression she left on everyone was that they didn't like her.
Therefore, the emperor would not give these things as rewards. Even if he gave them as rewards, the fabrics would be mostly plain colors, and the jewelry would be mostly simple.
Gold items are rare and are only available during the annual festivals.
Most of the patterns on the clothes are simple ones such as bamboo leaves and auspicious clouds.
But what about Jing Xiuyi? All her clothes were exquisite, gorgeous and valuable. The emperor rewarded her with the best rouge and powder, the best eyebrow pencil and the best flower ornaments.
There are also various jewelry.
But the emperor clearly said that I like your simplicity and elegance...
Does the emperor like plainness or splendor? But Ning Chongyi can't lie to herself and say that Shen Chuliu doesn't look good in this outfit...
"Is Ning Chongyi in a trance?" Shen Chuliu asked with a smile as he sat down.
"Ah, no." Ning Chongyi smiled: "I was just looking at the beautiful scenery and was a little dazed."
"Well, the scenery is beautiful, and all the mountains are small." Shen Chuliu took a deep breath.
"What kind of books does Sister Jing read on weekdays?" Ning Chongyi suddenly asked.
Shen Chuliu turned around and looked at her with a half-smile: "I am uneducated and don't read books."
Ning Chongyi also smiled: "The ancients said that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. Sister Jing is very good."
Shen Chuliu chuckled: "Whether it is good or not, we will know it only after we get to the end."
(End of this chapter)
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