Chapter 90 Kindness
The weather is getting hotter, but Shen Chuliu is not sad.
Cuiyunxuan is well built. It is an old palace that has been renovated every year and there are no problems.
Also, because of the architecture, the houses here are relatively deep.
It’s not too hot in the summer. As for now in May, it’s not hot at all as long as you don’t stay in front of the window.
In June and July, the temperature is only slightly hot. It is good to put ice cubes on the table, but it is not a big deal if you don't.
So she leaned against the cushion and ate the almond milk sent by the imperial kitchen, which contained cooked almonds, as well as various dried fruits and fruit snacks.
It is chilled and very appetizing and refreshing.
"It's rare that you still remember to send me something like this." Shen Chuliu smiled as he ate.
"The kitchen staff in the harem have seen the world, so how could they be so blind?" Zhemei said with a smile.
She spoke slowly, and because she had been in the palace for many years, she understood these things better than others.
Shen Chuliu also needed her for a while.
However, Zhemei also knew that she was the last one to arrive, so she did not fight for it.
From what she saw, this beautiful lady of Jing would not remain silent like this, and she would naturally move up in the future.
As long as she is loyal, she will surely reap benefits in the future.
"In the past few days, Concubine Ning has served me in bed twice." Zi Rui said.
"She wasn't that nice before."
What Zi Rui wanted to talk about was the time when her master was still sleeping with her.
"Okay, calm down." Shen Chuliu said, "Now everyone in the palace says that I have offended the emperor. You have forgotten about my Chinese medicine. Don't say such things, or people will say that I am frivolous."
Zi Rui agreed and went out to do some work.
"However, what about Concubine Li?" Shen Chuliu asked again.
"My lord, he said he is still sick, but he insists on paying his respects every day. After being fined a year's share, he seems to be better than before. Maybe he knows that if he continues like this, he will die." Zizhu said.
In the palace, useless people cannot live well.
Concubine Li was destined not to be favored. She was badly treated this time and her appearance deteriorated a lot.
People in their twenties look like they are in their thirties.
When the child left, he truly took away half of her energy and spirit.
I have been framed again. If I want to survive, I must struggle.
Otherwise, wouldn’t it be a waste if you died?
The fact that the emperor did not abdicate her throne was also a shot in the arm for her, so it was inevitable that she held out some hope.
"Master, Wen Xiaoyi is here." Zi Rui came in again.
"Please come in." Shen Chuliu smiled.
Wen Xiaoyi was of lower status than her, so naturally she could not go to greet him like her.
Wen Xiaoyi came in and greeted her and said, "Come sit here, sister. What are you doing?"
"It's nothing, please sit down." Shen Chuliu smiled and sat down.
Zi Rui went to collect the bowl that Shen Chuliu had just eaten from.
Wen Xiaoyi spoke to Shen Chuliu as if she didn't see or hear anything.
"I was bored every day and had nowhere to go, so I came here thinking that you are a very easy person to get along with. Please don't blame me for being rude." Wen Xiaoyi said.
"That's not true. You and I entered the palace at the same time. We didn't have much contact in the past, but we know each other's personalities. Of course I'm happy that you're here." Shen Chuliu said, "Go and make some tea. I remember Wen Xiaoyi also likes to drink tea."
"Thank you, sister." Wen Xiaoyi said with a smile.
Tea was served on the table, and Zi Rui was left alone. Even Wen Xiaoyi's servants went out and stood.
"Wen Xiaoyi, is there something going on today?" Shen Chuliu asked.
"It's okay to say it's something." Wen Xiaoyi smiled: "It was also the intention of Concubine Kangde. She asked me to come and take a look, fearing that my sister would be in trouble. Although... saying this makes the queen seem like she is meddling in other people's business, but the queen has good intentions. In this palace, there is Concubine Cao in front and Concubine Li in the back. Which one of them has not suffered? My sister's problem this time..."
"Well, it's hard to say. It can't be said. What the queen means is that no matter what, my sister should not suffer anymore." Wen Xiaoyi said.
"Ah, after all, Concubine Kangde is kindhearted." Shen Chuliu sighed, "I know what you mean. With Concubine Kangde taking care of me, I don't have to worry. But, it's not convenient for me to go to Concubine Kangde to thank her now."
"That's not necessary. The Queen is just worried, not that your sister should suffer any harm. But in the future, you can tell me anything that happens. With the Queen here, there's nothing to worry about. If... if something happens in Fuyang Palace, at least your sister won't be alone, right?" Wen Xiaoyi said.
"You're right, I know it in my heart, and I need to think about it carefully. Anyway, it's been hard for you in this hot weather." Shen Chuliu said.
Wen Xiaoyi shook her head and said it was no problem, and stopped talking about it. She chatted with her for half an hour, then got up and said goodbye.
After Wen Xiaoyi left, Zi Rui asked, "Master, is this Concubine Kangde trying to win you over?"
"Isn't it obvious? Wen Xiaoyi has become much more dazzling than before since she lost her child." Shen Chuliu smiled.
"Tell me, who was the one who killed her during that pregnancy?"
"I don't know about this, but I suspect it was Concubine Feng." Zi Rui said.
"Yeah, I doubt it too. Never mind. I can't control her."
"Then will you stand on the side of Concubine Kangde?" Zi Rui asked.
At this time, Zizhu also came in to serve, and after hearing this, she understood Wen Xiaoyi's purpose.
"What do you think?" Shen Chuliu asked.
"Empress Kangde did speak up for you a few times, but the ladies in the palace are like this today and like that tomorrow, so it's hard to predict. Now that you have no children, she is trying to win you over. In the future, when you have your own children, I'm afraid she will have to give you back." Zi Rui said.
"Oh, our Zi Rui finally figured it out." Shen Chuliu said with a smile.
In her heart, she didn't have to be responsible for the Shen family at all, but Zi Rui was chosen by her, and at that time, her family asked her to choose someone to take care of her.
The one chosen by the old lady was the person close to her, who was indeed capable, smart, and even beautiful.
Shen Chuliu knew very well what the old lady was thinking.
In ancient times, it was nothing for the wives of large families and their maids to serve their men.
But she doesn't need it.
So, on the eve of entering the palace, she chose Zi Rui from among the maids serving her, because she had been with her the longest, was absolutely loyal to her and had no family.
Zi Rui cried every day at that time, fearing that she would never see the girl again if she left.
So, when Shen Chuliu asked her to enter the palace, she was overjoyed.
The Shen family knew before that Shen Chuliu was unhappy, and in the end she only wanted a maid, and the Shen family really couldn't stop her.
So Zi Rui followed in.
So, since she chose this girl, she should be responsible for her.
Although they are master and servant, they are also the closest.
So she always hoped that Zi Rui would be well, at least she could see more and see further.
At least we understand that not everyone in the White House has good intentions.
Ouch
(End of this chapter)
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