Chapter 186: Too Much Bullying
Chen Fu said she would not go, which put Yun Yan, who came to invite people, in a difficult position.
After all, in Changqiu Palace, Concubine Xiang had already made preparations early.
Concubine Xiang loved beauty the most, but she was born too ordinary. A face with dull features can at most be described as pretty.
Therefore, Concubine Xiang paid the most attention to her appearance on weekdays. In addition, the person she was going to meet today was Chen Fu, so Concubine Xiang Guipin naturally didn't want to be outdone.
Someone had to be sent to invite Chen Fu to start, so Concubine Xiang got up hurriedly in the early morning to dress up.
From start to finish, from dressing up to makeup and costumes. Concubine Xiang is so exquisite that not even a hair can be allowed to go wrong.
At this time, he heard footsteps and saw that it was Yunyan who came back. He then raised his eyes slightly and said lightly: "I asked you to invite someone. Why did you take so long?"
"Slave..." Yunyan curled up, looking a little trembling: "Slave...slave..."
Yunyan looked at her own queen, who had taken out all the clothes that she would only wear when she saw the Emperor in the past, and she felt like crying but had no tears.
She had been at the gate of Hehuan Palace for so long, but she didn't even see Concubine Shen.
How could she say this?
Yunyan stood there hesitating, unable to utter the words.
Xiang Guipin had always been impatient, and she felt annoyed when she saw her like this. She raised her hand and yawned, "Okay, where is she?"
She stretched out her hand to press the jade hairpin on her head. Thinking of Chen Fu's charming and charming face, Xiang Guipin raised her hand to adjust the collar of her clothes, and then said, "Let someone in."
Yunyan's face had already turned pale. When she heard Concubine Xiang say this, she became even more nervous and almost shook. Her knees softened and she knelt down.
"Your servant..." Yunyan's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and she kowtowed frantically on the ground: "My queen, the people, the people were not invited."
"What did you say?" Xiang Guipin put down the hand that was stroking her hair and looked down, her eyes full of sharpness.
"What do you mean? What do you mean by no one was invited?"
Yunyan was already frightened silly, standing there trembling, not even daring to raise her head.
When he saw Concubine Xiang, he blurted out everything.
"That Concubine Shen is so arrogant. When I went to the Hehuan Palace, I was left standing in the corridor. I didn't even see Concubine Shen at all."
Yunyan knelt on the ground, her face full of grievance.
The corridor was neither cold nor hot, but the people coming and going were all servants. She stood at the door for a long time, but no one came.
The palace maids and eunuchs who came and went would all look at her face. She wished she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
"I have been waiting at the door for such a long time, but I didn't even get to see Concubine Shen." Yun Yan felt extremely aggrieved, and raised her hand to wipe away her tears.
"Concubine Shen casually sent a servant to send me away, saying that their mistress is not well yet and can't come."
"Bitch!"
Before Yunyan could finish her words, Concubine Xiang became furious. He raised his hand and the teacup on the table fell to the ground and immediately broke into pieces.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" All the palace maids in the room knelt on the ground in fear.
Yunyan was even more frightened. Looking at the broken teapot in front of her, she almost knelt down on the broken porcelain pieces!
But at this time, Concubine Xiang was already furious!
"This is too much! This is really too much!"
Concubine Xiang was so angry that her whole body was shaking. What was Chen Fu's identity? Who is she?
She sent someone to invite him out of sheer kindness to Chen Fu, but she never expected that Chen Fu would be so bold.
"I went to invite her in person, and she dared not come?" Concubine Xiang sneered, and the next moment she wanted to rush out.
"Your Majesty." Xiang Guipin's action frightened the servants behind her and they kept reminding her.
The senior palace maid Yunque's eyelids were twitching violently. She glared at Yunyan who was kneeling on the ground wiping her tears, and quickly reached out her hand to stop Xiang Guipin: "Your Majesty, please think twice."
"Concubine Shen is so favored that even Concubine Shu suffered two losses in the past.
Now that the Queen is rushing over in such a hurry, isn't it obvious that she is handing the thing over to someone else? ”
What Yunque said in just a few words made a lot of sense. When Xiang Guipin thought about Shu Guipin who was still in the room and didn't dare to come out, her mind finally became clear.
Shu Guipin was so favored before. If she hadn't fallen for Shen Fu, how could we have seen the once glorious Shu Guipin become so destitute.
"Would you please think twice?" But Concubine Xiang was very angry at the moment. Although she stopped her actions, she was still very angry.
"I am the head of a palace, and I am a concubine appointed by His Majesty personally. Who the hell does she think she is? How dare she disobey my orders!"
Xiang Guipin gnashed her teeth in anger. Yunque sighed and said, "Your Highness, don't you understand now?"
"Concubine Shen is no longer the Concubine Shen she used to be."
Now in the harem, if we were to say who is the most favored, the first one that would come to mind would definitely be Concubine Shen.
Ever since Concubine Shen became favored, His Majesty has basically never visited other concubines, and even if he has, the visits were very few.
At most, he would go to Shu Guipin, or go to Rong Guifei.
It's even worse now. Since returning from Yuquan Mountain, His Majesty has not visited the palaces of other concubines for more than half a month.
For more than half a month, Concubine Shen was the only one in the palace who could see His Majesty.
Just like this, Concubine Shen didn't even mention that she would not come to see Concubine Xiang. I'm afraid that if a conflict arises, when Concubine Shen slaps Concubine Xiang in the face, His Majesty will probably be gentle with her.
However, Yun Que took this to heart and naturally did not dare to speak. She was afraid that Xiang Guipin would rush forward without caring about anything, so she tried her best to persuade him:
"Concubine Shen is no longer the Concubine Shen she used to be. Now that His Majesty favors her, she is naturally a little more arrogant."
Concubine Xiang also understood that Chen Fu was so favored. If she really went there and made trouble in front of the Emperor, she would be the one who would be embarrassed.
"I just can't accept this." Xiang Guipin tightened her palms and said coldly:
"That bitch is so proud, it's obvious that she doesn't take me seriously."
"You are only a small imperial concubine now. If you are promoted to a noble concubine one day, won't you be able to climb over my head?"
As Xiang Guipin spoke, her face was gloomy. How many years has she been in the palace? How long has Shen Fu been in the palace?
A few months ago, Chen Fu was still a humble servant kneeling at her knees, with no name, no status, and nothing.
Now that she has become a concubine and has served the Emperor for a few days, he has even ignored her orders. Wouldn't it be possible for him to climb over her head after some time?
“I feel that this is not in line with Concubine Shen’s past style.” Skylark murmured aside.
She had met Concubine Shen several times. In addition to being attracted by her stunning beauty, she also felt that Concubine Shen was smart.
She has been serving His Majesty for such a long time without competing or fighting, making enemies with anyone, or getting too close to other concubines.
But that's exactly what happened, and His Majesty's heart was firmly in her control.
Now Concubine Xiang has grown up and sent someone to invite Concubine Shen to come over. According to how Concubine Shen treated people in the past, she would not be so obvious in not giving face to Concubine Xiang.
“Does your Majesty feel that Concubine Shen is hiding on purpose?”
"What do you mean?" Xiang Guipin turned her head.
Yun Que's eyes flickered slightly, and his gaze fell on the low table next to the beauty couch: "It's been more than half a month. Even if Concubine Shen's shoulder is not fully healed, she can come out and walk around."
My shoulder hasn't fully recovered, but I naturally feel bored being cooped up in the house all day.
But for the past half month, no matter what happened outside, Concubine Shen never came out of the Hehuan Palace.
When Yun Que thought of this, his eyes flashed: "Concubine Shen deliberately hides and never goes out. And Your Majesty, for the past half month, has been going to the Hehuan Palace every day, but never staying overnight..."
"Don't you find it strange, Madam?"
As soon as Yunque finished speaking, even Xiang Guipin's gaze turned towards the beauty bed.
She walked up to the table and opened the drawer opposite the beauty couch.
There was an envelope in the ebony brocade box.
"You mean, what's written here is true?" Xiang Guipin held up the envelope that inexplicably appeared on her desk. Her face turned cold when she thought of what was written on it.
When Yunque saw the envelope, his expression changed. There are many palace maids and eunuchs in Changqiu Palace, but none of them has the ability to make a letter appear inexplicably on Xiang Guipin's bedside table.
The ability of the person behind this is evident.
"No matter whether what this letter says is true or false." Yun Que lowered his eyes and said calmly: "But among the harem, only the third prince is the real one."
The fourth prince is kept outside the palace, so the threat he poses can be ignored. But if Shen Fu really had a child, then considering His Majesty's current love for Shen Fu.
If a prince is born, who will be the crown prince in the future?
Given His Majesty's current fondness for Concubine Shen, isn't there any need for further explanation?
Xiang Guipin naturally thought of it as well, and her expression suddenly changed. The third prince is her lifeline and her amulet.
As long as there is only the Third Prince in the harem, His Majesty will not do anything to her no matter what she does.
"For so many years, there has only been the third prince in the palace." Concubine Xiang clenched the envelope in her hand and brought the new envelope close to the candlelight.
With a lick of the flame, the envelope instantly caught fire. Xiang Guipin stared at the cigarette in her hand:
"No matter whether what is said here is true or false, as long as there is only one prince in the palace, the Third Prince, it will be enough."
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After Chen Fu refused to see Concubine Xiang, she was surprised to see no reaction from the Changqiu Palace.
I can actually tolerate Concubine Yixiang's temper.
"What's so strange about this?" Zi Su said at the side: "The young lady is favored, and Xiang Guipin is just afraid."
Shen Fu glanced at Zi Su and said, "Go to the imperial kitchen and ask if dinner is ready."
The Emperor has been coming to her place for dinner these days, and the imperial kitchen is very concerned.
When Zi Su heard this, she quickly put down the fan in her hand and went out. Dinner was almost ready, but today we waited and waited but His Majesty never came.
After waiting for dark, Shen Fu thought about sending someone to the Qianqing Palace to ask, but before anyone went there, Lin An arrived:
"The Emperor is discussing the war in the northwest in the Imperial Study. He said he will not come to dinner tonight, so please do not wait for me."
“Thank you, eunuch.” Since there was something going on in the previous dynasty, Shen Fu would naturally not wait. After having Lin An sent away, he started to eat by himself.
It was not until after dinner and after Chen Fu washed up that His Majesty's imperial procession arrived at the Hehuan Palace.
"Your servant greets His Majesty." Zi Su had just helped Chen Fu to bed, and when she saw His Majesty's figure, she was so scared that she immediately knelt on the ground.
"Where is your young master?" Xiao Yu stood at the door and looked inside. It was pitch black.
He lowered his voice and asked, "Are you asleep?"
Zi Su's mind was still hazy. She nodded and then shook her head: "The young master just lay down."
As she spoke, she quietly opened her eyes and looked at the Emperor opposite her.
Her eyes fell on His Majesty's boots, and she said tremblingly: "Or, or I will go and wake up the young master."
"Forget it." Xiao Yu stood at the door and looked inside: "Don't wake up your young master, I will come again tomorrow."
Xiao Yu said this as he turned around and went back with Lin An. However, the Emperor's imperial procession had just stopped at the entrance of the Hehuan Palace, and in less than half a cup of tea, someone came out.
As soon as His Majesty's sedan chair left the door of the Hehuan Palace, the entire harem was shocked. Everyone knows that Concubine Shen has been pampered recently.
Once His Majesty's imperial procession entered Chen Fu's door, it would never come out again.
He has really changed his temper recently. In the middle of the night, His Majesty did not stay in the Hehuan Palace, but came out instead?
Could it be that Concubine Shen has fallen out of favor?
Everyone in the harem was guessing, but no matter what, it was a good thing for everyone that Shen Fu could not sleep with him.
As soon as His Majesty's imperial procession came out of the Hehuan Palace, he met many people along the way who were sent by concubines to invite him.
Lin An had just sent away the nanny who delivered the message, and when he saw the palace maid accompanying Hu Wanyi coming, he was too lazy to send her away personally.
He sent a young eunuch to deal with it, and he himself walked towards the imperial guard with his back bent, "Your Highness, which concubine would you like to visit tonight?"
For the past half month, His Majesty has been staying in the Qianqing Palace and has not visited any of the concubines in the harem.
But this is not a long-term solution.
If he doesn't leave for a long time, the concubines will be in a panic. If they only favor Concubine Shen, the balance of the harem will be further disrupted.
What's more, Concubine Shen is now pregnant with a child. His Majesty can’t go there anymore.
In the royal procession, Xiao Yu lay on the soft couch, stroking the jade ring on his thumb with his eyes closed.
The war in the northwest was tense and he was indeed a little tired. He pressed his fingertips between his brows but said nothing.
Lin An stood beside the imperial staff, pondered for a moment, and looked at the bright moon above his head.
He asked boldly, "It's almost the end of the month. Your Majesty, do you want to go and see Concubine Rong?"
In the past, I would go to Concubine Rong's place on the first and fifteenth day of every month. There was no empress in the harem, so Concubine Rong took over as the acting concubine. His Majesty also showed respect to Concubine Rong that no one else had.
Basically all the favors will be given to her, and this honor is the first in the harem!
However, just as Lin An finished speaking today, the Emperor in the imperial procession opened his eyes tightly closed: "How dare you!"
His Majesty roared, frightening Lin An so much that he instantly knelt down: "This slave deserves death."
His forehead hit the ground and Lin An immediately remembered.
Last time, Concubine Rong ordered the old lady of the Shen family to come over. Although the Emperor did not say it, he always remembered it in his heart.
During this period of time, His Majesty never visited Concubine Rong.
He was courting death by mentioning Concubine Rong tonight.
Lin An raised his hand and slapped himself in the face. He knelt on the ground with cold sweat pouring down his face. He thought for a moment and said, "How about His Majesty, go and see Concubine Shu?"
"Since being demoted to a noble concubine, Concubine Shu has been crying all day long and has lost a lot of weight..."
Although His Majesty has never been there again, the affection he has for so many years still remains.
Lin An pondered: "Shu Guipin will have her birthday next month, why don't you go and see her?"
"Shu Guipin is still too spoiled." Xiao Yu sighed among the imperial guards.
How long has it been since he demoted Concubine Shu?
What's more, Chen Fu had just become pregnant, and she would definitely be unhappy if he went to see Concubine Shu.
He didn’t want Shen Fu to be unhappy.
His Majesty rubbed the jade ring with his fingertips: "..."
have to.
When His Majesty saw His Majesty like this, he knew that he would have to stay in the Qianqing Palace again tonight. His Majesty has not been to the harem for a long time. If this continues, not only the harem, but even the Empress Dowager in Lingyun Temple will be alarmed.
Lin An's forehead was covered in sweat and he sighed deeply, but then he heard the Emperor in the imperial procession say:
"I haven't seen the Third Prince for a long time." After Shen Fu became pregnant, he loved children even more.
When Xiao Yu thought of this, his eyes softened: "Let's go to Changqiu Palace."
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