Chapter 488 Concubine De and Shen Qing
Defei came to see Shen Qing the day after she dealt with Chu Linglong. She had thought too much about what Xuanyuan Ling had done to Shen Qing, but when she came to her senses later, she discovered that Shen Qing had secretly castrated her and had forced Shunfei to deal with the servants of the Qinian Palace.
She hadn't seen Shen Qing do this kind of thing in all these years. After all, Concubine De and Shen Qing had known each other for many years, so she just felt that this matter was strange.
Now that the dust has finally settled, Xuanyuan Ling favors the Sixth Prince on the surface. If Chen Qing controls the harem or wants to do something at this moment, Concubine De still wants a definite answer in her heart. After so many years of friendship, it's not like she won't say anything definite at all.
When Defei came, she felt a little heavy-hearted, but when she saw Shen Qing, her mood eased a little: “How are you?”
Shen Qing watched De Fei come over and ask her to sit down: "It's just a minor illness, just take care of it."
Concubine De didn't know the whole story yet: "What's going on?"
Shen Qing then told the story of Concubine Zhou.
Defei was also dumbfounded when she heard this. She never expected that there was someone in the harem who dared to do this.
Shen Qing stood up and bowed to Concubine De, "I apologize to you for this matter. It happened suddenly, so I made the decision on my own and didn't tell you the whole story."
Seeing her like this, Concubine De felt relieved. She took her hand and asked her to sit down. She didn't think Shen Qing was pretending. At this time, she didn't need to: "I can understand. In that case, it's not wrong for you to make such a decision. You and I raised the third prince and the sixth prince, but there is only one position. In that case, even if it was me, I would do the same thing as you."
That was really unavoidable. If the emperor had not made a decision, it would be a mother's instinct to protect her own child. There was nothing to hide. They both understood that once it came to this, they could only stand on opposite sides. This was the current situation.
Therefore, Concubine De felt that the emperor was biased, but was also somewhat relieved, because it really came to the point where they had to confront each other. No matter who won in the end, she would not be too happy, and Chen Qing would probably be the same.
De Fei looked at her and exhaled: "I won't hide it from you. I came here today to see you deal with Concubine Chu and punish Concubine Shun. This is different from your usual style. If you don't want me to hold the power of assisting the six palaces, what can't be said between you and me now?"
Shen Qing looked at Concubine De and shook her head: "No, listen to me and tell me what this Concubine Chu did."
Defei listened. After all, she didn't know about Chu Linglong's relationship with Prince Huai, so she immediately separated Chen Qing's handling of Chu Linglong and the warning of Concubine Shun from each other. As a result, when she heard what Chen Qing said, she was really shocked again.
First, Concubine Zhou dared to assassinate the emperor, and then Concubine Chu took advantage of the emperor's illness to make trouble in the harem. This is really...
Chen Qing said, "Chu Linglong is causing chaos in the country. If she succeeds in this, it will be a fight between you and me. She can take advantage of the situation to let King Huai take a place in the fight for the throne. If it really comes to this, the court will be divided into three factions and there will be chaos. Now the outside world is in chaos and can't stand such a thing. This person can't be kept, so I took private punishment. As for Concubine Shun, I was also afraid that she would have some thoughts. After all, she is King Huai's biological mother. I warned her so that she dare not make any moves. I will have someone keep an eye on her from now on."
She was stunned for a moment when she heard what Shen Qing said, and then suddenly laughed: “I’m not as good as you.”
Shen Qing tilted his head slightly: "What?"
De Fei said: "This is the first time I feel that I am so inferior to a person."
"How are you not as good as me?" Shen Qing really asked her to say that, Concubine De is rare, she lives so transparently, it is really very rare, can ordinary people do this? If ordinary people doubt her, will they come here today when they are capable?
Couldn't she tell what Concubine De was here for today?
It was obvious that she was the one who was using private punishment and threatening Concubine Shun. She felt that she was trying to control the harem and compete with her for Xiaoliu. The two of them had made it clear that if they wanted to fight, then they would fight. She even made decisions on such matters openly. For ordinary people, if they had dark intentions, wouldn't they be on good terms with you on the surface but stab you in the back, making it hard to guard against?
When their children grow up, the two of them will certainly not stay out of it if they fight with each other. But even so, they have been very tacit over the years and have never had any conflicts until it comes to that point.
In fact, friends made in good times are not necessarily bad, but like her and Concubine De, knowing that they might clash when their children grow up, they still make friends openly, how can it be bad? Maybe some people will say that this seems a bit stupid, knowing that there is no point in making friends when they know they will clash, but in this palace, some things are really not easy, and they both know that it is not easy to have such a friendship.
Shen Qing believed that even if the two of them really confronted each other in the end, even if she and Concubine De could not communicate because of the children, looking back, she would not feel that their friendship of many years was like dirt, after all, it was a matter between children.
Shen Qing looked at Concubine De: "You are the best person I have ever met in this harem. It is my honor to meet you."
Concubine De made her feel soft-hearted, but she still said, "Do you know what I was thinking about when you mentioned Concubine Chu just now? I was thinking that she would cause this incident and the harem would be in chaos. I know the news, and you and I will definitely fight. The Sixth Prince and the Third Prince will confront each other because of the Emperor's serious illness. But you said that the outside world is already in chaos and can't withstand such a thing."
She lost. She was obsessed with the harem and the fighting. This was actually true, but Shen Qing's vision was broader than hers. She not only had fighting in her heart, but also cared about the people. In this respect, she was similar to the emperor.
Defei actually discovered that Shen Qing and the emperor were very similar. They looked like two completely different people, but in this respect, they were very similar. No wonder they could be so close to each other.
Shen Qing just said what Sui Ri said, but it was true. But after all, she killed Chu Linglong not only because she deserved to die but also because she had selfish motives. She didn't expect that her words would make Concubine De feel emotional.
Defei said: "I know that the emperor intends to make the sixth prince the crown prince. I feel in my heart that the emperor is partial to you and your son, but I also know that if you really want to deal with the harem today, the third prince and I will be the first to bear the brunt. We have been friends for many years. If you really can't tolerate us, I will do my best to protect the third prince." That is the child she raised since childhood, she will not be weak.
Shen Qing sighed inwardly when he heard this: “I can understand your thoughts, it’s all for the children.”
De Fei smiled and said, "It's good not to fight with you."
Shen Qing also laughed: "Yes, I think so too, so Madam Defei must continue to manage the harem. It's tiring for me to manage it alone."
Concubine De snorted at her: "You're pointing fingers at me for being lazy?"
Shen Qing looked at her eagerly: "You can't be lazy yet."
Defei looked at her little appearance and was really...
The two looked at each other and smiled. The things that were weighing on their hearts were dispelled as they laughed. It was a good day today.
It was half a month later that the imperial physician took Xuanyuan Ling's pulse and confirmed that he had fully recovered. At this moment, the plague among the people had improved significantly and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. During this period, Shen Qing came to see Xuanyuan Ling, but he could not let her get close to him at ease. Xuanyuan Ling was very happy that he was completely recovered today.
After such a gloomy atmosphere for so long, the clouds finally cleared and the sky became blue today. The entire Qianyuan Palace was filled with joy, and the eunuchs and palace maids serving them walked with a lighter step.
After Xuanyuan Ling recovered, he did not immediately give orders to do anything. He only said to Zhao Hai: "Pass the order down to the court tomorrow morning."
He hasn't held a morning court for some time. Previously, he told the public that the palace was under martial law. Now that the situation outside has improved, it's time to let people know what has happened in the past few days, and he can also give orders for some things.
Zhao Hai quickly agreed, and then wondered what else the emperor could say.
As expected, Xuanyuan Ling said, "Go to Zhaohua Palace."
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