Chapter 290 The Right Time and Place
Xuanyuan Ling had dealt with the rebels and had stayed in Lingzhou long enough, so it was almost time for him to leave. The departure time had also been notified, and most of the officials in Lingzhou were busy again. Chen Yuliang had been taking medicine for about a month since he had asked the imperial physician to see him that day, and his condition was better than before, but he was still as worried as ever, but even more worried.
After the emperor was assassinated, many Lingzhou officials were investigated and punished, and the task of filling the gap with new officials fell on him. How could he not worry about it?
It was finally dealt with and I got to see Xuanyuan Ling for the last time. Xuanyuan Ling actually planned to host a banquet for the ministers of Lingzhou.
Upon hearing the news, all the officials in Lingzhou, who had just been frightened out of their wits, were stunned. They felt as if they were going to have a Hongmen Banquet hosted by the emperor. Of course, this was just what they thought in their minds. Things were almost done, and the Hongmen Banquet was certainly not a Hongmen Banquet.
Xuanyuan Ling entertained the ministers and seemed to be very kind.
Shen Qing and other palace concubines were not in the front, but a banquet was also held in the back. Concubine Zhou, Chu Linglong and Concubine Ji really hadn't seen Shen Qing since she was assassinated.
The main reason was that after Chen Qing was assassinated, Xuanyuan Ling sent more people to guard Chen Qing's place. Only those few people were allowed in and out, and the control was very strict. At this time, even if you wanted to visit him, it would seem like you had ulterior motives, so no one went.
Until now, it was actually the first time that Shen Qing came out.
Although Shen Qing's neck was not covered intentionally, the scar on the entire neck could not be seen. Even if one looked at it intentionally or unintentionally, one would not be able to see that Shen Qing, who was still as charming as ever, had escaped death.
After all, Chen Qing had been lying down for quite some time, and she had become thinner, but she looked more delicate and frail than before, and she looked even more pitiful.
Not to mention men, even women would sigh when they see it, thinking it is such a blessing.
Even after going through the gates of hell, it still looks so good.
I couldn’t win the competition in the palace before, and now I don’t need to compete anymore.
There is no need to argue, the natural thing is to make friends first.
Lady Ji really thought so in her heart. She was not outstanding when she was in the palace. After entering the palace, she always hoped to be favored. As for Xuanyuan Ling, the emperor was handsome and high up, so she would not fall in love with him at first sight. However, women in the harem always have to experience a period of infatuation with the emperor before they can see how rare it is to have a monarch's heart, and then waste their time in the harem.
Concubine Ji has been in the palace for a year and a half now, and she has seen Xuanyuan Ling very few times. She is still a beauty, and her life in the palace is actually quite ordinary. This time she came out to see Xuanyuan Ling, he went to Concubine Zhou and Chu Linglong. Chen Qing has been injured for a month, and Xuanyuan Ling was really busy and didn't look for her at all. She thought that the emperor didn't look for her when she was away, and he forgot about her even more after entering the palace.
During her journey, Lady Ji asked Shen Qing to arrange for an imperial physician to look after her. She was feeling really uncomfortable on the way, and with the care of the imperial physician sent by Shen Qing, she did feel much better. It also made her realize that only if the higher-ups in the palace took care of her could she live a better life. Although she couldn't count on having someone to lean on at the moment, she was showing open respect to Shen Qing.
"I congratulate your majesty on your recovery. I hope you will have endless blessings in the future."
"Thank you for your auspicious words." Shen Qing smiled and responded to her auspicious words.
Naturally, Concubine Zhou and Chu Linglong also expressed their feelings, and their attitudes were very respectful.
When the banquet in front was almost over, this party naturally dispersed as well. Concubine Zhou and Chu Linglong left together. When Shen Qing was injured before, they were both afraid of gossip, so they rarely got together. Now they got together to talk, but the relationship between them really became more and more estranged.
Concubine Zhou said, "Empress Xi is still as glorious as ever. I really can't wait."
Chu Linglong nodded as she listened: "The brilliance is still there, which is icing on the cake."
The most important thing is that the status of this matter in the emperor’s heart has elevated it to a higher level.
Concubine Zhou could understand the meaning of her words. In fact, she might understand what Chu Linglong understood.
Chu Linglong originally thought that after Shen Qing's experience, she would be as stable as a rock in the harem, whether new or old, and Concubine Zhou knew it in her heart, and it was indeed the case.
If they want to be favored, they don't have to compete with Shen Qing because they can't win.
It would be foolish to compete with Concubine Xi even though you know you cannot win. It would be better to think about the favors from others besides Concubine Xi.
Speaking of the favored people now, Concubine Zhou and Chu Linglong are already remembered by Xuanyuan Ling, and the relationship between the two seems to have always been good, so there is obviously still hope for the future.
Chen Qing asked someone to wait on her and go back. She came out today and met other people again. She felt as if she was in another world. She looked at the bright moon in the sky and suddenly thought of a sentence: The moon is brighter in my hometown.
She didn't want to go back to the house anymore, so she stood in the yard and looked at the moon.
When Xuanyuan Ling came, he saw her looking at the moon there.
"Why don't you go back to the house?" Xuanyuan Ling walked over and pulled her hand.
Shen Qing smelled a hint of alcohol on him: "Huh."
She was about to break free from Xuanyuan Ling's hand, but she found that Xuanyuan Ling was holding her tightly, so she could only say: "The emperor smells of alcohol, which is not good."
Xuanyuan Ling entertained the ministers, so of course he had to drink some wine. Hearing Shen Qing's disdain, and considering his previous indulgence, he would go and wash it without saying anything.
But he was a little drunk and refused to leave. He even deliberately moved closer to Shen Qing: "Why does it smell bad? It's just the smell of alcohol."
Shen Qing asked him to come closer so that he couldn't hide away, so he pushed his face with both hands.
Xuanyuan Ling's face made Chen Qing want to laugh for some reason. Chen Qing's small arms and legs were no match for Xuanyuan Ling, so Xuanyuan Ling simply hugged her and said, "You dislike me."
He leaned close to her ear and rubbed it: "Don't be disgusted."
Shen Qing's previous emotion was rubbed off on him, and now he was like a cat with its fur standing on end: "Go wash quickly."
Xuanyuan Ling wasn't really teasing her to make her angry, he just saw her standing there and suddenly wanted to hug her, and now he didn't want to let go, so he simply picked her up.
Shen Qing's feet were in the air and he couldn't help but climb onto his shoulders.
"Let's take a shower together."
Shen Qing pushed him away but failed. When she met his somewhat scorching eyes, she knew that it was obviously not proper to take a shower together. She patted his shoulder and buried her head: "You are so lewd."
This was the first time Xuanyuan Ling was evaluated like this, and he felt a little embarrassed.
But he has never done this to other people, just her, for a month or so. He was busy before, really busy. Cleaning up the court is not an easy task. He really has no time when he is busy. Even though he knew that the scabs on Shen Qing's neck had fallen off, he just came to accompany her every day and did nothing.
Now Chen Qing is well again, the matter is settled, and he is under the influence of alcohol.
It’s the right time and place, isn’t it?
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