Chapter 31 Shen Ronghua
Xiao Yu turned his head and glanced at Concubine Rong, his eyes suddenly becoming extremely sharp.
Facing the gaze of His Majesty, Concubine Rong was fearless. She smiled, took a sip of the tea in her hand, and then spoke leisurely.
"Does His Majesty think that I can avoid all the big and small matters in the harem?" Concubine Rong's tone was deliberately gentle, and she easily revealed the matter.
The news that His Majesty reprimanded Concubine Xiang and promoted Shen Wanyi became known to everyone in the harem.
Shen Qingru has remained in the position of Wanyi for several years. Her sister had only been in the palace for a few days when Shen Wanyi was promoted to Ronghua.
Noticing His Majesty's gaze on her, Rong Guifei remained calm and said, "Even if I don't want to listen, I can't stop someone from talking to me."
There is no empress in the palace, so she has to be in charge of all matters in the harem.
However, Concubine Rong did not expect that Concubine Xiang would fall one day.
Although Xiang Guipin was not as good as her sister, she was also very stupid in her behavior.
If it weren't for the late Concubine Dunhe who risked her life to give birth to the third prince, how could she have the glory she has today?
But precisely because of this, His Majesty has always taken extra care of Concubine Xiang, sometimes even being more considerate to her than to her.
This is the advantage of having a prince.
However, I didn't expect that even though Shen Ronghua was only punished to kneel down, His Majesty, who had always been tolerant of Concubine Xiang, was willing to punish her.
Concubine Rong thought of this and looked at His Majesty with a chuckle: "I heard that Shen Ronghua's sister is very beautiful."
There are many concubines in the harem, but there are not many who can make the Emperor want them after just one look. Concubine Rong had not paid much attention to Shen Ronghua's sister, but now it seems that she has some skills.
As soon as they met, His Majesty became interested in her.
When Xiao Yu met the eyes of Concubine Rong, he seemed much more open and honest. He stroked the blue and white porcelain cup in his hand with his fingertips, and said frankly: "Yes, she is very good-looking and plays the piano well."
After they parted in the bamboo forest, he had already developed some feelings for the woman, but he never expected that the woman was actually Shen Ronghua's sister.
Thinking of that stunning glimpse in the daytime, his originally cold eyes gradually became absent-minded.
Seeing His Majesty's expression, what else could Concubine Rong not understand?
She chuckled and looked at His Majesty, her drooping eyes flashing slightly a few times.
No wonder the Emperor came to her place tonight.
Concubine Rong felt bitter in her throat and lowered her head to take a sip of tea: "It seems that there will be another sister in the harem."
When Xiao Yu heard this, he leaned forward and chuckled, then placed the teacup in his hand on the table. After a slight sound, he said in a deep voice, "My beloved concubine has always been smart."
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The next morning, someone came to Jingren Palace and said that the Imperial Concubine had heard that Chen Fu was good at playing the zither, so she sent someone to ask Chen Fu to play a piece.
When Shen Fu heard the news, her heart, which had been anxious all day, finally relaxed.
Zi Su sent away the eunuch who delivered the message, and when she turned to look at Chen Fu, her voice was hoarse: "Rong... Imperial Concubine Rong wants to see the girl."
She said she was going to play the piano, but didn't it mean that Concubine Rong wanted to see her? It's just a deliberate cover-up and a way of saying it better.
Otherwise, if word got out that a concubine in the harem was going to see a servant girl, wouldn't it cause people to speculate?
Even Shisu understands this.
After meeting the Emperor yesterday, Zi Su had been terrified the entire night. Today, she was summoned to see the Imperial Concubine again. Zi Su swallowed her saliva and said, "Miss... Miss, what should I do?"
Chen Fu got up from the bed, not in a hurry at all: "Just go and see him."
This is actually a good thing for her.
How did Concubine Rong know that she could play the piano?
It must be His Majesty who said it.
If this is the case, it means that His Majesty knows that it was me who played the piano in the bamboo forest that day.
Shen Fu looked at the table with her fingertips, her posture leisurely: "Tell me, what do you think if I play the piano for Shen Qingru?"
"Absolutely not!"
As soon as Shen Fu finished speaking, Zi Su immediately shook her head: "My lady, this is absolutely not possible."
"She can't play the piano to begin with, yet she wants you to play it for her. Regardless of whether this will work or not, this is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor."
Zi Su was afraid that Shen Fu would do something stupid, so she tried to persuade him gradually: "There is nothing you can do about sleeping with me."
Once the handle is in someone else's hands, you have no choice but to obey.
But playing the piano was really unnecessary: "Your Majesty has already heard the girl play the piano. If he plays for her again, he will be exposed."
Shen Fu smiled meaningfully when she heard this.
This is what we want to reveal!
She couldn't be Shen Qingru's substitute for the rest of her life.
The news of replacement will be leaked sooner or later, but how to leak it and how to make His Majesty aware of it is a problem.
We must let His Majesty notice it little by little, but we must not let the emperor get angry.
It is best to use the zither to describe people and to reveal the truth through playing the zither.
And considering Chen Qingru's personality, if she knew that the Imperial Concubine asked her to play the piano...
With her temper, she will definitely not be able to control herself.
When Chen Fu arrived at Jingren Palace, it was already Si time. The weather was hot and humid, but there was no rain.
The human figures reflected on the white marble tiles of Jingren Palace are dazzling. Chen Fu stood in front of the steps. It was not Concubine Rong who came to see her, but the nanny beside her.
Shen Fu naturally knew this Nanny Wang, who could be described as Rong Gui's right-hand man. Concubine Rong never met her in person, so Nanny Wang was Concubine Rong's eyes.
She stood at the door, neither arrogant nor impatient. Holding the guqin in her arms, she knelt down and saluted: "Your servant pays respect to Her Majesty Rong Guifei."
As for Tian Yan, Shen Fu did not dress up too much. In addition to the plain gauze skirt, only a few magnolias were embroidered on the hem and cuffs.
She was not wearing any jewelry except for a jade bracelet dangling gently on her slender wrist.
At this moment, her knees were slightly bent, and her every move was gentle and moving.
The nanny who came to see Shen Fu's eyes flickered, and she suppressed the surprise in her eyes. Even though he had thought that Miss Shen must be stunningly beautiful, he still couldn't help but be amazed by her delicate and fair appearance.
Even though this woman's face was not exposed, she was still dazzlingly beautiful and endearing.
Nanny Wang clenched her fists, her eyes fell on the gauze on Shen Fu's face, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with the girl's face?"
It is not easy for Concubine Rong to show up, so what we want to see today is definitely the woman's appearance. It was just that after all this effort, I didn't expect that Miss Chen Fu would come wearing a veil.
Chen Fu was wearing a veil, so her true appearance could not be seen. But even so, just a pair of eyes is enough to captivate the soul.
The nanny's inquiring eyes fell on her face. Shen Fu lowered her eyes, but she was not panicked at all.
"Chen Fu doesn't look well and can't see anyone. Please don't be offended, Madam." A timid voice spoke, and it felt much more refreshing even in this hot summer day.
Nanny Wang looked at the woman in front of her and knew why her master wanted her to check it out herself.
"The imperial concubine has just woken up from her nap, so you can play the piano here." Nanny Wang pointed to the piano table beside her, then turned and went into the house.
Nanny Wang turned and walked into the house, separated by a Suzhou embroidery screen in the color of autumn fragrance.
Concubine Rong was lying on the beauty couch. She was wearing a palace dress embroidered with gold peonies, and her face exuded a graceful and gentle charm.
Hearing the footsteps, Concubine Rong put down the peep show in her hand with a smile on her face: "No wonder His Majesty likes it."
Concubine Rong has been in the palace for many years and has been by the side of the Emperor since she was a child. Her appearance is naturally not the most beautiful in the harem, but the Emperor trusts her very much.
Yesterday, Concubine Rong noticed His Majesty's thoughts, and today, she immediately called someone over. I was prepared in my heart that the woman who could make Wansui fall in love with her must be an extraordinary person.
But when I really saw it, I couldn't help but be surprised.
Even from such a long distance, one could tell that the woman was incredibly beautiful, and her face beneath the veil was even more eye-catching.
"That girl refuses to take off her veil." Nanny Wang picked up the teacup and said, "It seems to me that she is unwilling to do so."
"That's why you don't understand." Concubine Rong smiled, took the teacup and blew it gently.
"Chen Ronghua's face is one of the most beautiful in the harem." Since this girl is Chen Ronghua's sister, her appearance will naturally not be bad.
What's more, this girl was not a simple person as she could make His Majesty punish Concubine Xiang.
The sound of piano playing gradually became louder, and Concubine Rong was not surprised at all when she heard the music.
She has served His Majesty for many years and knows how high His Majesty's taste is. To be able to get a good word from His Majesty, this piano player must be good.
"She still holds the pipa, her face half covered." Concubine Rong glanced at the tea foam in her hand and said, "This veil is the bride's veil, and it is naturally waiting for His Majesty to unveil it."
"But..." Nanny Wang reminded from the side: "If a woman like this enters the harem, I'm afraid it will stir up a bloody storm."
"A bloody storm?" Concubine Rong raised her eyebrows, her drooping eyes showing a deep look: "Then let's make this bloody storm even bigger."
Nanny Wang looked at Concubine Rong's appearance, then her gaze fell on Chen Fu who was playing the piano, and shook her head.
If this person enters the harem, I'm afraid all the concubines in the harem will be in pain.
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Chen Fu played a song for Concubine Rong, and just as she walked out of Jingren Palace, she was called back by Fengchun.
The Changqiu Palace is peaceful and quiet today.
The main concubine Xiang Guipin was punished. I heard that a lot of things were smashed yesterday, so the servants were all silent when they woke up this morning.
However, Shen Ronghua in the side hall showed his favor.
Shen Qingru didn't know what other people were thinking of her. If she knew, she would probably vomit to death.
She had such a big shock yesterday that she had a headache and could hardly sleep all night. I didn't expect that when I woke up early this morning, I would hear the news that Chen Fu was called to Jingren Palace.
The longer Shen Fu was gone, the more worried she felt.
What should I do if I get discovered?
Shen Qingru was very nervous. If she was discovered, not only would she lose her wealth and glory, but even her life would be in danger.
She knew His Majesty too well. If anything went wrong in this matter...
Shen Qingru didn't dare to think about it, and her eyes were dizzy. When she heard Shen Fu coming over, she stretched out her hand without saying a word and pulled the person hard: "Who told you to go to Jingren Palace."
Shen Fu looked at the pair of hands that were tightly grasping her palms. Shen Qingru probably didn't even notice that the hands were grasping her palms so tightly that marks were left.
She watched all this with cold eyes, a sneer appeared in her drooping eyes, and then she raised her head again with a pitiful look: "Eldest sister, you hurt me."
Shen Fu's voice was tender and soft. In the past, Shen Qingru envied this voice the most, but today she just felt inexplicably irritated.
She put her hand down in embarrassment, looking at the finger marks on Shen Fu's arm, feeling a little embarrassed:
"What does the Imperial Concubine ask you to do?"
Shen Fu looked at Shen Qingru's aggressive look and knew that she was really anxious.
I'm afraid I've been having nightmares since last night.
After appreciating it for a while, Shen Fu pretended to be innocent and said, "The Imperial Concubine sent someone to invite me over, elder sister, I dare not disobey."
"What did you say in Jingren Palace?" Concubine Rong seemed gentle and easy to talk to, but in fact, she was very tight-lipped.
Although she had no children, she was able to secure the position of imperial concubine in the harem. Isn’t it because you can guess the Emperor’s preferences?
What she feared most was that Concubine Rong would directly take Chen Fu into the harem in order to please His Majesty.
By then, everything she had done before would be in vain.
Shen Fu did not hide anything and told everything that happened today.
Then he deliberately raised his head and said, "Sister, I really didn't say anything."
"The Imperial Concubine only asked me to play the piano."
Shen Qingru looked at Shen Fu carefully, and was relieved when she saw that she did not look guilty at all.
But... go to the imperial concubine's place to play the piano?
She looked at the Jiaoweiqin in Chen Fu's arms. His Majesty had asked her to play a song before.
Although I used the excuse that my hand was injured to fool people at the time, the wound will heal eventually.
The longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for her. What's more, wasn't it that Concubine Wang, who had just been favored by the emperor a few days ago, was able to play the piano very well, and that's why she was favored by the emperor?
This means that His Majesty likes to hear these things at this time, and now he has offended Concubine Xiang.
If I don't win the favor of His Majesty by now, Concubine Xiang will definitely take action against me.
She had to take the initiative.
Shen Qingru looked at Shen Fu deeply, and took Shen Fu's hand affectionately: "Afu, how about you play a song for your elder sister?"
*****
Things were easier than Shen Qingru thought.
His Majesty seems to be very fond of listening to the piano these days. The servants of Changqiu Palace went over to invite him, and the Emperor came immediately.
Through the hazy veil, Shen Qingru sat in the pavilion. The flowing long dress makes the whole person look otherworldly.
She had dressed up specially today, looking elegant and calm, like a lotus emerging from water, with her slender hands raised.
There was a soft "clang" sound, and then the ethereal sound of a piano came from behind.
Shen Qingru lowered her head, her hand placed on Qin Xuan but not touching him. But the sound came from behind, behind a screen, Shen Fu was playing the piano with ecstasy.
For Chen Fu, playing the piano is something that is engraved in her bones.
What's more, she played the piano even better today than ever before.
The lingering sound is like flowing clouds and water. Chen Fu played the piece of music with such ecstasy that she was intoxicated.
Even better than any song she played after her rebirth.
Sitting on the rosewood bench, Xiao Yu stroked the jade ring on his fingertips, with amazement in his eyes.
He was good at playing the piano, so he knew what it took to play to such a level. To play the piano to such an extent, it is impossible without decades of practice.
Compared with the beautiful lady Wang from some time ago, there is a world of difference between them.
Xiao Yu closed his eyes, and what flashed through his mind was not anything else, but instantly took him to the depths of the bamboo forest.
After one song, the piano music stopped.
The veil swayed slightly, and Shen Qingru walked out of the pavilion, moving lightly with lotus steps to the front of His Majesty.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
Xiao Yu opened his eyes when he heard the voice. After seeing who was coming, disappointment flashed in his dark eyes.
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