Chapter 251 Kneel down to be punished

Maybe the master has already thought of a solution!

As a servant, don't meddle in the master's business.

On the first day at the palace, everyone was exhausted from the long journey, so only a simple dinner was arranged. Everyone ate in their assigned gardens and then rested.

But there are exceptions.

After dinner, Liu Guiren invited Zhang Meiren, Zheng Cainu, and Ye Changzai to visit the garden together.

Zhang Ronghua was not among the invitations. Everyone knew that she had fallen out of favor.

Who would spend that time to socialize with someone who can't bring them benefits?

Jiang Xinyue was served comfortably. She slept most of the time on the boat during the day, so naturally she didn't feel tired.

In later generations, the Chinese treasure, the Old Summer Palace, was looted and burned by the shameless Eight Powers, so that the Chinese people could not see the shock and beauty of the real Old Summer Palace with their own eyes.

Although this summer palace is not as ingenious as the Old Summer Palace, it also brings together the exquisite wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. In Jiang Xinyue's cognition, she has never seen such a magnificent and beautiful ancient building except the Old Summer Palace.

Nanny Lu and the eldest princess were both carsick and stayed in Changchun Xian Pavilion to rest. The sixth prince had just arrived in a new place, and they were afraid that he would not adapt, so they did not bring him out, and arranged for Xiang Ma and Shuangjiang to take care of him.

Originally, Jiang Xinyue did not let Xi Que out, but Xi Que was leaning on a cane and dragging his sick leg. He was unwilling to miss this beautiful scenery and insisted on going to visit the garden together.

Cheng Jieyu was the most favored among the newcomers, and she had the highest status. Even if Lady Liu did not invite her, someone would have asked her to come.

"Look, your majesty, it seems someone is setting off lanterns over there."

In the clear lake that meanders downward, several lanterns with unique shapes flow down along the water, and the faint light sways in the water, adding a bit of artistic conception to the beautiful scenery.

Cheng Jieyu set off the lanterns, and she was the first one to open her eyes. The others were still squatting by the river with their eyes closed and making wishes.

In the distance, the imperial concubine was traveling, followed by a long line of palace servants and guards, which was very eye-catching. When Lady Liu and others stood up, Jiang Xinyue and others just walked to the corner and were blocked by bushes.

Cheng Jieyu pretended not to see it, and sighed, "The lanterns are just to carry the wishful thinking of us sisters. The emperor loves the imperial concubine, so why would he care about our feelings?"

Zhang Meiren and Zheng Cainu, who had never even seen the emperor, could not help but feel sad when they heard it: "Before entering the palace, my father repeatedly told me that I could be favored by the emperor and bring glory to the family. I never thought..." I never

thought that after Li Guifei left, a more difficult imperial concubine came.

At this point, the topic is quite sad.

Liu Guiren was not convinced, and was also dissatisfied with Concubine Cheng for destroying the atmosphere. She blurted out: "Cheng Nianhe, if you really think so, just pack up and go home! We came to the palace to fight for a place in the harem and to gain benefits for the family. What's the point of you helping others to gain momentum and destroying your own prestige?"

She squinted her eyes and said, "Why? Last time I said that the Imperial Concubine would not let you go, you were scared. ? It doesn't matter if you are scared, we are not afraid of her. No matter how powerful she is, she can't deal with us casually. We are the emperor's women. "

No one stopped her, and she became more and more excited: "She is just a dancer's daughter. The emperor ordered Minister Jiang to be promoted to the position of co-wife, but it can't change her lowly blood. The imperial concubine is her limit. Can't we fight for a higher position? "

For example... the vacant position of queen.

She didn't say it, but her ambitious eyes had already betrayed her.

"How dare you!"

Xi Que was indeed a god. He rolled up his sleeves, limped over, and slapped Concubine Liu hard on her proud face: "How dare you speak rudely to the Imperial Concubine? According to the palace rules, you must be slapped thirty times. Please kneel down and accept the punishment, Concubine Liu!"

Liu Xiaoxiao was already furious after being slapped once, and she was going to be slapped thirty times?

"You..."

She was about to stand up to resist when she saw the Imperial Concubine and a group of palace maids coming out from behind the bushes. They said with a smile, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just happened to walk in here and heard Concubine Liu scolding me for having a low bloodline."

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty didn't mean it... It's..."

"Oh?"

Jiang Xinyue sneered, "If it's not intentional, then it means you did it on purpose, Xiao Xiangzi!"

She winked at Xiao Xiangzi, who immediately rushed over, put one hand on Concubine Liu's shoulder, twisted her hand, and kicked her in the knee, causing her to fall to her knees in pain.

"Xi Que, slap him!"

"Pa! Pa! Pa..."

Loud slapping sounds came out along with the muffled groan of Concubine Liu. The rest of the people felt their scalps go numb after seeing this. They all knelt on the ground with their necks shrunk, praying that the Imperial Concubine would calm down after beating Concubine Liu, otherwise they would be in big trouble.

It was Concubine Liu's own mouth that caused the trouble, and it had nothing to do with them.

Jiang Xinyue's eyes fell on Cheng Nianhe, who lowered his eyebrows and looked courteous, polite, well-behaved and lovely.

After thirty slaps, Xi Que's hands and feet were numb. Fortunately, Xiao Xiangzi supported her, and she returned to Jiang Xinyue with full momentum, hiding her trembling right hand behind her body.

Her teeth were loose and her face was burning with pain. Lady Liu fell to the ground, her eyes were blurry and she was about to pass out.

There was a strong smell of blood in her mouth, and she spat out a mouthful of blood with a "Puh".

Just when they breathed a sigh of relief and thought that the Imperial Concubine was about to leave, the priceless embroidered shoes with two huge oriental pearls inlaid on the toes stopped in front of Concubine Cheng.

"Pa!"

"Hiss——"

The Imperial Concubine actually slapped Concubine Cheng herself.

Everyone present took a breath of cool air, wondering why she suddenly attacked the "kind and weak" Concubine Cheng.

Cheng Nianhe was also confused, and at the same time felt angry and humiliated. She stiffened her neck and looked at Jiang Xinyue: "Royal Concubine, why did you hit me?"

"Because you called me Royal Concubine.

" It was similar to the line in the movie and TV script, "I'll hit you if I want to, do I need to choose a day?"

Cheng Nianhe wanted to act out a few more lines, but her stubborn tears were already rolling in her eyes: "You!"

"Noble Liu..."

Jiang Xinyue used the hand with the sharp armor to press Cheng Jieyu's shoulder. The armor was so sharp that it sank into her flesh, causing her to kneel unsteadily.

But she was talking to Liu Xiaoxiao: "I advise you not to be used as a gun by those with ulterior motives. You deserve the beating you received today."

What did she mean?

Everyone was slowly pondering the meaning of this sentence. Was the Imperial Concubine saying... Cheng Jieyu set a trap for Liu Guiren?

There were not many smart ladies among the concubines this year. She said it so clearly, but she still seemed to understand. I am really impressed!

Jiang Xinyue patted Cheng Jieyu a few times and said, "I just came over there. Didn't Cheng Jieyu see me?"

So that's how it is. After saying this, everyone understood.