Chapter 696 It’s impossible to come back forever!
Concubine Li was in a very conflicted mood. She wanted Concubine Xiao to come back, but she also didn't want Concubine Xiao to come back.
As a result, Concubine Xiao never came back, and suddenly there was a Princess Nanfeng in the palace who looked similar to Concubine Xiao.
Concubine Li pushed away the plate of melon seeds in front of her and let out a long sigh, which seemed to be mocking or disappointing.
"I originally thought that the emperor truly loved Concubine Xiao.
Now it seems that it is just that.
That’s right, where is the true love in this palace?
Blame me for being too naive and thinking too highly of their relationship."
Concubine Yao was also filled with sighs.
When she first entered the palace, she had admired the prince, but as time went on, she gradually realized that no matter her family background, appearance or talent, she could not compare to the other concubines, and the prince would never be interested in her.
After letting go, she felt much more relaxed. She no longer looked forward to the prince's visit every day, and focused wholeheartedly on her gossip career.
But if this happens, her life in the palace will definitely not be easy.
The people below her only cared about what she was doing and never paid attention to her affairs, so the monthly rations were always short of weight.
She knew that she was not favored, so she dared not speak out when she suffered a loss for fear of offending others.
It was not until she later curried favor with Concubine Xiao that her life became much better.
For the sake of Concubine Xiao, the people below did not dare to neglect her too much, and with Baoqin watching over her, her monthly allowance was not reduced at all.
Concubine Yao was very grateful to Concubine Xiao.
Unfortunately, good people don’t live long, and Concubine Xiao passed away at a young age.
The emperor seemed to dote on her very much, but now that the person is gone, even the deepest love will gradually fade away.
Now that we have a Princess Nanfeng, maybe in the future there will be Princess Beifeng, Princess Xifeng, and Princess Dongfeng.
The newlyweds came in one by one, each with a fresher face than the other.
Nowadays, some people still say that Princess Nanfeng is Concubine Xiao's substitute.
After a long time, I'm afraid that everyone will even forget who Concubine Xiao is.
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As soon as Concubine Yan returned to Yanyu Palace, she heard Liu Xu's scolding.
"I just asked you to sweep the floor, but it's taking you so long and you still haven't finished it? What do you do for a living?!"
Lady Yan paused and looked in the direction of the sound. She saw Liu Xu pointing at and scolding a young eunuch in the courtyard in front of her.
The eunuch who was scolded was Qingsong.
He had just been transferred to the Yanyu Palace not long ago, and was specifically responsible for serving Concubine Yan.
To be fair, Yan Cairen has a good impression of Qingsong.
This eunuch is young, but he is very smart and efficient at work. He is a capable man.
But for some reason, Liu Xu disliked Qingsong in every way and often found fault with him, beating and scolding him for no reason.
The hostess of the Misty Rain Palace is Concubine Bai. As the senior maidservant beside Concubine Bai, even Concubine Yan has to be courteous to her, not to mention a little eunuch like Qingsong.
Facing the scolding from the catkins, Qingsong did not dare to retort, but kept bending down and bowing his head to apologize.
Liu Xu refused to let him go and cursed at him, pointing at his face.
"What's that look on your face? You look like your parents have died, and you look so depressed. Is this how you serve your master?"
Qingsong's face did not look very good at this moment.
But he didn't mean to be sour, he was just too hungry.
He was on duty last night and didn't sleep the whole night. He didn't have breakfast or lunch today. He has been working non-stop. He is tired and hungry, and his face is very pale.
Although servants are supposed to work, Qingsong's work is much more arduous than others. All the work that others are unwilling to do is pushed onto him.
He was so busy with work that he often missed mealtimes.
The people in the kitchen would never leave any food for him. If he missed it, he would have nothing to eat and would have to go hungry.
Qingsong knew very well that he was being tricked.
The person who played a prank on him was Liu Xu.
There should also be the tacit consent of Concubine Bai.
As for the reason, it was naturally because in the East Palace that year, Concubine Xiao took away the management rights of palace affairs that originally belonged to Concubine Bai.
Concubine Bai had always been holding a grudge against her from the past, and he happened to be transferred to the Misty Rain Palace, so he naturally became the target of Concubine Bai's venting of anger.
Qingsong was powerless to resist and could only blame himself for his bad luck.
"I was wrong. I won't do it again. Please forgive me this time, Miss Liuxu."
Liu Xu glared at him and caught a glimpse of Yan Cairen not far away.
She immediately smiled briefly and bowed.
"This servant pays respect to the talented lady."
Lady Yan hurriedly said, "Miss Liu Xu, there is no need to be so polite. I just came back and was going to pay my respects to the Empress Bai. I wonder where the Empress is now?"
Liu Xu smiled and said, "Empress Bai is drinking tea and talking with Concubine Lu in the flower hall."
Yan Cairen was a little surprised: "Lu Jieyu is here too."
Liu Xu: "Yes, Concubine Lu heard that Concubine Bai was not feeling well, so she came to visit."
Yan Cairen asked, "How is Lady Bai today? Is she feeling better?"
Liu Xu: "I wasn't feeling well at first, but after talking to Concubine Lu for a while, I feel better now."
Yan Cairen: "Then I'll go check it out now."
Liu Xu rolled her eyes and asked deliberately, "Qingsong is your servant. I will teach him a lesson for you. You won't be angry, right?"
Yan Cairen said with a smile without even looking at the Qingsong tree beside him.
"It's his blessing to be taught by Miss Liuxu. How can I be angry? Just teach him well. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, she left without looking back.
Qingsong originally hoped that Yan Cairen could say a few words for him, but now it seems that Yan Cairen doesn't care about his life or death at all.
That’s right, not every master can be as protective as Concubine Xiao.
Concubine Xiao...
Qingsong wanted to cry when he thought of Concubine Xiao.
It would be great if Concubine Xiao hadn’t left.
When Liu Xu saw Qing Song's eyes turned red, he sneered.
"Look at you like this. People who don't know would think we're bullying you. We just said a few words to you. Is that a big deal?"
Qingsong wiped his eyes vigorously and lowered his head: "Miss Liuxu is right."
In the flower hall, Concubine Bai and Concubine Lu were drinking tea and chatting.
Yan Cairen walked in and greeted respectfully.
"I pay my respects to Concubine Bai and Concubine Lu."
Bai Fei motioned for her to sit down.
Yan Cairen sat down as he was told and spoke.
"I just went for a stroll in the Imperial Garden and happened to run into the Emperor and Shao Liangren."
She said this cleverly, as if there was something going on between the emperor and Shao Liangren.
Concubine Bai and Concubine Lu looked at her at the same time, waiting for her next words.
Yan Cairen deliberately made things vague.
"It's nothing, actually. Shao Liangren just sprained his ankle accidentally, and the emperor asked a few questions casually."
Concubine Lu snorted and said disdainfully, "She is really fast and has no reserve at all."
Bai Fei smiled but said nothing.
The flower hall is very close to the courtyard, and the voices in the courtyard can be clearly heard by the three people.
Liu Xu: "Do you think I don't know what you are thinking about? Aren't you thinking about Concubine Xiao? Do you think she can come back? Dream on, she died a long time ago and will never come back!"
(End of this chapter)
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