Chapter 697 Life-threatening
When Concubine Lu heard the words "Concubine Xiao", she paused in drinking her tea.
She looked at Bai Fei who was sitting in the main seat and asked curiously.
"Is this Qingsong Concubine Xiao's man?"
When Yan Cairen heard this, his heart moved slightly.
She was originally wondering how Qingsong, a little eunuch, could cause Liuxu to frequently pick on her.
At the moment, it seems to be related to Concubine Xiao.
Bai Fei put down the teacup, her voice still gentle.
"When he was still in the Eastern Palace, Qingsong followed Concubine Xiao."
After getting this definite answer, Concubine Yan roughly understood in her heart that it turned out that Liu Xu disliked Qing Song because of Concubine Xiao.
I guess there must be some old grudge between Concubine Xiao and Concubine Bai.
Concubine Yan secretly thanked her lucky stars that she did not rashly help Qingsong, otherwise she would have offended Concubine Bai unknowingly.
Concubine Lu was very interested in Concubine Xiao's affairs and couldn't help but ask about them.
"I heard that the Emperor is deeply in love with Concubine Xiao. Is this true?"
When Bai Fei heard this, a bitter smile appeared on her face.
"When the Emperor was still the Crown Prince, he did favor Concubine Xiao."
Then she talked a lot about Concubine Xiao.
She deliberately explained some parts in detail, while others she just mentioned briefly.
Concubine Lu and Concubine Yan listened very carefully.
These are past events that only the old people in the palace know about. The two newcomers to the palace know nothing about it.
At the end of her speech, Bai Fei sighed softly.
"I shouldn't have told you these things, but I'm afraid that you guys don't know anything since you've just entered the palace and might have violated the Emperor's taboos, so I specifically told you these things. I hope you all remember to try not to mention Concubine Xiao in front of the Emperor in the future, so as not to upset the Emperor."
Concubine Lu and Concubine Yan thanked Concubine Bai for her advice.
Bai Fei looked tired.
"I'm tired and want to take a rest. Please do as you please."
She stood up and walked out with the help of the palace maid.
Concubine Lu and Concubine Yan quickly stood up and saw her off.
When Bai Fei passed by the courtyard, she caught a glimpse of the green pine tree that was still being scolded and gently called out "willow catkins."
Liu Xu immediately ran over and bowed: "What do you want, Madam?"
Bai Fei: "The pot of white camellia in the room looks a little wilted. Ask someone to take it out to bask in the sun."
As a senior maid who had served Bai Fei for many years, Liu Xu immediately understood what Bai Fei meant and replied with a smile, "Yes."
She turned and said to Qingsong.
"What are you still standing there for? Why don't you go and move the camellia out?!"
Qingsong walked into the house and took out the heavy pot of white camellia.
Willow Catkins pointed to the open space in the middle of the courtyard.
"Kneel down there and put the camellia on your head so it can get some sun."
It was midsummer and the sun was very hot. Even just standing in the sun for a while could get your skin peeled off, not to mention holding up such a heavy pot of camellia, which was simply exhausting.
But Qingsong had no way to resist.
He is just a servant. If his master is unwilling to protect him, no one will care about his life or death.
He did as he was told, kneeling on the uneven gravel road, lifting the camellia with both hands and placing it on top of his head.
The summer clothes were thin, and the stones on the road hurt his knees. The scorching sun made him sweat profusely, and his face turned pale and blue, looking even uglier.
Bai Fei left with satisfaction.
At this time, Concubine Lu and Concubine Yan came out.
Seeing the scene in the courtyard, Yan Cairen didn't dare to say a word. She just thought that she didn't have a servant like Qingsong at all, and hurried back to the house.
Concubine Lu knew that if Qingsong continued like this, he would die sooner or later.
She didn't mind giving Qingsong another push to let him die faster, and at the same time she could do Bai Fei a favor.
Concubine Lu walked down the stairs gracefully, and when she passed by Qingsong, she deliberately pushed Qingsong.
Qingsong was already tired and hungry and had little strength left. He was pushed suddenly and fell to the ground unexpectedly. The flowerpot he was holding above his head also fell to the ground and broke into pieces in an instant.
Concubine Lu looked frightened.
"Ah! What's wrong with you, slave? Why did you bump into me for no reason?!"
Qingsong got up in a hurry, not daring to make any judgment, and could only beg for mercy.
"I know I am wrong, please spare my life!"
Liu Xu walked over quickly and asked, "Jieyu, are you okay?"
Concubine Lu pressed her chest, looking frightened.
"Oh my, this slave just bumped into me on purpose. If such a big flower pot had hit me, I would have been finished!!"
Liu Xu just saw what Concubine Lu did and knew that she had pushed Qingsong on purpose, but so what?
Sooner or later, green pines will die.
What difference does it make if you die early or late?
Liu Xu hurriedly said, "Don't worry, Concubine, I will definitely give you an explanation on this matter."
After saying that, she slapped Qingsong in the face and cursed.
"How dare you harm someone in broad daylight?!"
The blow was particularly strong, and half of Qingsong's side soon became red and swollen, causing a burning pain.
He endured the pain and kowtowed to Concubine Lu and begged for mercy.
Concubine Lu: "A vicious servant like this will only cause trouble if we keep him. We should kill him immediately."
Liuxu called two powerful eunuchs to capture Qingsong.
Qingsong struggled desperately to resist, but it was useless.
His struggle was met with only a beating.
After asking for permission from Concubine Bai, Liu Xu prepared to beat Qingsong to death with a stick.
Although the palace does not allow the abuse of lynching, it depends on the person.
For example, if a high-ranking concubine dealt with one or two disobedient servants, it was not a big deal and it was just dealt with.
Qingsong had his mouth covered and was pressed to the ground, his heart filled with fear and despair.
Is he going to die here today?
The powerful eunuch raised the wooden stick high and was about to hit him when he suddenly heard a loud shout.
"stop!"
Qingsong was shocked when he heard this familiar voice.
This seems to be Baoqin's voice!
He turned his head with difficulty and looked in the direction of the sound, and sure enough, he saw Baoqin running towards him in a hurry.
Soon she ran to Qingsong, snatched the wooden stick from the powerful eunuch's hand and threw it to the ground.
Liu Xu was stunned.
Ever since Baoqin was transferred to the imperial kitchen, she rarely saw Baoqin again.
She didn't expect Baoqin to suddenly come to Yanyu Palace at this time.
Concubine Lu frowned and looked at Baoqin, asking unhappily.
"Who are you?"
Baoqin bowed to her and said, "I am Baoqin, the senior maidservant of the Imperial Concubine. The Imperial Concubine has something to ask Qingsong, so she specially asked me to take him there."
When Concubine Lu heard the word "Imperial Concubine", her expression changed slightly.
She had previously tried to sow discord between the imperial concubine and the emperor, but failed and almost got herself into trouble.
This made her even more jealous of the imperial concubine.
Looking at Baoqin at this moment, Concubine Lu was upset, and her expression also looked a little gloomy.
"Even if you are a maidservant beside the imperial concubine, you cannot enter the Misty Rain Palace without permission."
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