Chapter 364: Imagination
That night, the emperor came again. He always came these days, not every day, but he didn't go anywhere else. Even on the day when Concubine Qian was one month old, the emperor just went to have a meal and then went back to Taiji Palace. It makes people imagine.
"Missing the child again? I have already sent people to Ruiqing Palace. If they go to places like Luming Lake in the future, they will always be followed by someone. Besides, I have also asked people to build protection around Luming Lake, so this will not happen again in the future."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I guess Your Majesty didn't want dinner?" Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
No matter what, the emperor was very competent in protecting the mother and daughter during this period. He was also always by the Sixth Prince's side when he needed comfort the most, which was very good.
"I'll use it together with you." Qi Yixiu said.
"Zi Rui...oh no, Zi Zhu, go and see how today is arranged and serve the meal that the emperor likes."
After calling out, he remembered that Zi Rui was not there, so he explained: "Zi Rui was worried about Yan Er, so she went with him to take care of him for a few days."
"The one from your mother's side? If she serves Yan'er well, why not ask her to serve Yan'er?" Qi Yixiu asked.
"Forget it. You're not young anymore and will be getting married in a few years. There are people to serve Yan'er. I punished them, right? Just go anyway." She trusted those people.
The emperor naturally knew that it was not those people's fault this time; at most it was a dereliction of duty.
Since she thought it was good, he didn't have any opinions.
The two of them chatted and laughed while having dinner. Qi Yixiu was itching to see Shen Chuliu smiling like that today.
It was not yet time to go to bed, but he pulled the person onto the bed.
Shen Chuliu was also very cooperative. As if she wanted to vent, she hooked her arms around the emperor's neck and refused to let go.
Qi Yixiu was also extremely satisfied, and the two of them rolled around in the dark.
The next morning, Shen Chuliu's throat was so sore that he couldn't speak properly.
The emperor felt too tired to get up, but he still managed to get up.
Shen Chuliu was too lazy to move, so he turned over and continued to sleep.
The emperor just raised his eyebrows and said nothing.
However, when he returned to Taiji Palace, he rewarded Shen Chuliu with many things.
"Give her one of the jade ruyi that was presented as tribute." Qi Yixiu said lightly.
Chusi sighed and thought that there were only about ten of them in total.
There is one at each of the two Empress Dowagers' offices, and two at the Empress's.
The other two were given as rewards from the old princesses in the royal family.
This is the first one among all the concubines in the palace.
Tsk, this is what happens every time Concubine Jing does something earth-shattering. Not only does she not fall out of favor, her favor seems to even increase to a higher level.
After Shen Chuliu stood up, she held her waist. The maids were embarrassed to look at her and kept their heads down.
Shen Chuliu herself felt uncomfortable: "Tsk, one by one, I'm already the mother of a five-year-old child, and you're not used to it?"
Zizhu's face flushed and she stamped her feet: "Master, tell me!"
"You guys are so young, you will all get married in the future." Shen Chuliu blushed herself.
It was at this time that Laba arrived.
Bringing rewards, of course the focus today is the jade ruyi.
It was top-grade white jade. Shen Chuliu liked it the moment he got it in his hand. It was indeed a good thing.
After thanking the emperor, he rewarded Laba and the two eunuchs who were carrying the box.
I held the Ruyi and played with it for a while.
When Laba went back and told the emperor about it, the emperor was also happy. It was naturally a good thing when the things given out were liked by people.
Soon, the news that the emperor had rewarded Jing Zhaoyi with a jade ruyi spread.
Jade ruyi is generally a high-end product.
It will not be rewarded to anyone easily.
Although this thing was just a tickler at first, it was passed around and gradually gained a high status.
So the emperor rewarded Jing Zhaoyi with such a thing, and she was the only concubine besides the empress to receive it.
How could people not look sideways?
Yao Baolin came to see Shen Chuliu and smiled, "This morning in Fengzao Palace, everyone was asking around, and I can only say I know nothing."
"No one is giving you any trouble, right?" Shen Chuliu asked with a smile.
"No, I'm just an old man who has not been favored for thousands of years. At least I have the face of being born in the Qiandi Palace. There is no point in making things difficult for me." Even if it was because she stood on Jing Zhaoyi's side, basically no one would make things difficult for her.
Because she didn't sleep with him.
"It is Concubine Qian who is being sarcastic, but she is not directed at me." Yao Baolin said with a smile.
"It's reasonable for her to be unconvinced. The emperor didn't even attend the full moon celebration. But the emperor did give a lot to the Tenth Prince." Shen Chuliu said.
"Yes, we were wondering if she could get her title back before, but now it seems difficult. Concubine Feng also asked the emperor to come, but the emperor just said he was busy."
Shen Chuliu smiled and said, "She should wake up. She has never been favored in the harem."
Many people are loved much more than her.
"Yes, come to think of it, Concubine Rong was here, but Concubine Su didn't come. She just asked someone to deliver something." Yao Baolin said.
"She doesn't come, not because she looks down on me, but everything has changed now. It would be meaningless if she came. It's the same whether she comes or not. She is no longer the descendant of a traitor. The next time there is a promotion, she will surely be one of them." Shen Chuliu just thought of Su's baby. If she were still alive, maybe she could climb up faster.
Yao Baolin nodded and stopped talking about it.
In February, it rained frequently, and it was time for clothes to dry out, so they had no choice but to put them on the charcoal basin again. Shen Chuliu was still under house arrest, and she didn't care. She took good care of herself for a month. At the end of the month, she could finally be released from house arrest.
After Shen Chuliu's house arrest was over, the first thing she did was to kowtow to the queen.
Her attitude was so respectful that the Queen couldn't help but admire her.
Since they are all concubines anyway, she would naturally choose to be nicer to the concubine who is more respectful and well-behaved to her.
"The emperor is going on a northern tour this year, and will escape the heat at the same time. The emperor will go on a northern tour at the end of the month, and we will go to Qingliang Mountain first. If the heat lasts long this year, we will return to the palace in September." said the queen.
I went to Qingliang Mountain two years ago, but I basically don’t go there every year.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for taking me with you. Will the princes go as well?" Shen Chuliu said.
Since the Queen said so, she naturally has a place. As for whether it was the Queen or the Emperor who said it, that is not important.
"Of course, the two Empress Dowagers will also go this year. You should prepare as well," said the Queen.
Shen Chuliu thanked him again and went back to Cuiyunxuan to tell him the news.
Everyone was happy. It was naturally a good thing to be able to go out for a walk.
Soon, the Queen announced the list of people who would go to Qingliang Mountain this year.
Both the Empress Dowagers and the Queen must go.
Concubine Feng Shufei and Concubine Kang De stayed in the palace to assist in managing palace affairs.
Next, Concubine Qian, Zhaoyi Jing, Zhaorong Ning, Zhaoyuan Li, Chongyi Zhen, Chongrong Wen, Concubine Su, Concubine Yu, Lady Fang, and Xiaoyi Xue all left.
The princes and princesses also went, of course, except for the second prince who was still under house arrest.
(End of this chapter)
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