Chapter 87 Chapter 87 Zhaoyi's Twelfth Day
Ji Chen's eyelids were slightly closed at that moment, making it impossible to see the changes in his eyes.
Everything would seem to be normal, if that voice hadn't been there.
Qian Ji, who had been with Ji Chen for a long time, didn't notice anything wrong and still stood there obediently. He felt that the soup that Concubine Chu sent was really not delivered at the right time and the people under him had no tact at all.
Fortunately, the emperor and Shen Zhaoyi had a very strong relationship, so they did not get angry or have any estrangement because of this.
Unlike Qian Ji's optimism, Shen Qing was stunned and also noticed Ji Chen's subtle changes. She turned her eyes to the soup and silently tried to figure out what Ji Chen meant.
It was obvious that Ji Chen was unhappy with her indifferent attitude towards Concubine Chu's sending of soup.
But how could she care? Concubine Chu had no grudge against her, so she couldn't mind someone sending soup to Ji Chen. It was customary for concubines to send soup to the emperor. If she cared about every one of them, she would not only cut off the concubines' chance to show up in front of Ji Chen, but also exhaust herself.
Concubine Chu brought soup to Ji Chen. If he wanted to drink it, he could drink it. If he didn't want to drink it, he didn't have to drink it. Why did it depend on her attitude?
Shen Qing really felt that Ji Chen was being unreasonable, but he couldn't say anything to him, after all, he was the emperor. He was just thinking about it in his mind and didn't say it out loud.
"Lady Chu's soup..." Shen Qing smiled slightly and looked at Qian Ji with a long tone.
As expected, Qian Ji immediately replied: "Noble Lady Chu heard that the emperor was not feeling well, and has sent palace servants to bring soup to the emperor for several days in a row, but the emperor never drank it, and it was all left to me after it got cold!"
Although they were all the emperor's concubines, there was only one emperor, and there would always be jealousy among the concubines. It was not uncommon for them to use another concubine to make trouble for the emperor.
Qian Ji thought that Shen Zhaoyi was probably jealous because Concubine Chu had the honor of delivering soup directly to the emperor.
But all this had been arranged in advance by Concubine De, and Concubine Chu came from a prominent family. After observing the emperor's attitude, Qian Ji acquiesced.
After all, Concubine Chu had always been favored by the emperor, and she was also a well-known figure in the palace.
However, even though Shen Zhaoyi was jealous, she still smiled. Qian Ji couldn't help but praise her for her excellent self-control.
No wonder the emperor likes it.
Shen Qing looked at Ji Chen with interest, as if wanting to know his attitude.
Ji Chen nodded: "If it weren't for my beloved concubine, I would have forgotten to take the medicine, so why would I pay attention to this."
Shen Qing was unwilling: "Even if you don't pay attention, will you know that it was sent by Concubine Chu?"
Ji Chen explained: "If I don't know the origin of the things brought to me, it would be too dangerous for me as an emperor to do it."
Soon, he found the loophole in his words. He said he didn't pay attention, but he knew the origin. It was obvious that he knew it and acquiesced.
He is not innocent.
But Ji Chen did it on purpose. He just wanted to see Shen Qing's next reaction. If Shen Qing was angry with him, his mood would be lifted instead.
Because this means that Shen Qing is jealous. Wouldn't one be jealous only if he likes someone?
In this situation, he was also willing to be humble and coax Shen Qing, and was willing to make any concessions.
There was a hint of expectation in Ji Chen's deep eyes, his eyebrows slightly raised, but he remained steady.
Shen Qing tried hard to hold back and not laugh at Ji Chen's expression.
She raised her chin slightly, sneered, and did not comment on Ji Chen's explanation. Instead, she pushed the bowl of ginseng soup in front of Ji Chen, raised her eyebrows, and said angrily: "Just drink it!"
After saying that, she waved her handkerchief and called Bai Tao away.
Bai Tao was shocked by this sudden change and hurried to catch up. After walking a few steps, she asked, "Madam, where are we going?"
Without even turning his head, Shen Qing said angrily: "Return to Chengqian Palace!"
He didn't even say goodbye, and just walked away quickly.
Qian Ji stared at this sudden change in amazement, not understanding why everything was fine just now and why did they suddenly turn against each other?
But your majesty, this is the emperor, he is not someone who can lose his temper at will.
At worst, can he take this matter under his charge?
But when Qian Ji looked at the emperor again, he discovered that his master had his fist to his lips and was laughing out loud, with a look of genuine joy. He became even more confused.
Is this what it means, one thing conquers another?
Qian Ji still reminded him anxiously: "Your Majesty, it's still snowing outside, and Concubine Zhaoyi is not wearing thick clothes, you..."
Before he could finish his words, he saw Ji Chen pick up the black cloak beside him and chase after him.
After leaving the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Shen Qing calmed down instantly when she was blown by the cold wind. She twisted her fingertips and asked Bai Tao: "Am I too casual with the emperor?"
There were so many palace servants in the palace, and they all witnessed how arrogant she was towards Ji Chen.
Does she still want her reputation?
She couldn't help but regret it silently. In fact, crying and sulking, waiting for Ji Chen to coax her, was the best way to be jealous. But she just thought Ji Chen's stunned look was funny, and she couldn't help teasing him.
Anyway, Ji Chen's illness is no longer serious, so it's appropriate for him to return to Chengqian Palace now.
Bai Tao was thinking about it, and before she could reply, she found that the emperor walked up to the empress, put the cloak on her, and took the umbrella from the palace maid.
Ji Chen said: "Let's go back to the Qianqing Palace first, it's cold outside."
Shen Qing was still reflecting on her attitude just now, but when Ji Chen came to her side, she turned cold instead. She looked at the falling snow in front of her and said, "I have stayed in the Qianqing Palace for long enough, and I will not cause trouble to the emperor anymore. If the emperor wants to find me, please go to Chengqian Palace. I am not bold enough to stop the emperor from entering."
Ji Chen's gaze fell on Shen Qingbing's delicate face, and he felt that she was like a snowman in this world.
He lowered his head and said, "Will I be able to drink good tea again when I go to Chengqian Palace?"
Shen Qing pursed her lips, still not looking at him: "You are the emperor, how could I treat you slowly?"
Having said that, Shen Qing continued to walk outside, not caring that Ji Chen was holding an umbrella. If he didn't move, snowflakes would fall on his body as he walked forward.
It can be seen that he was very angry.
Ji Chen had so many things to say to Shen Qing, so how could he just let her leave? He immediately grabbed Shen Qing's wrist with his other hand.
Shen Qing lowered his eyes and looked at his clenched wrist with a worried look on his face.
Ji Chen decisively let go of the umbrella handle and picked up Shen Qing by the waist. He heard Shen Qing's exclamation. He lowered his head and saw that she pursed her lips in displeasure, then he strode into the hall.
Because they were not using an umbrella for a very short time, both of them were only slightly wet.
When they got to the palace, Shen Qing was put on the couch. Ji Chen put a precise hand warmer in her hand. Before she could speak, Ji Chen said, "I am very happy that my beloved concubine cares about Concubine Chu."
There was still anger in Shen Qing's eyes, and he was immediately confused when he heard that. No, why did he say it so directly?
Ji Chen interpreted her look as confusion. He reached out and wrapped his hand around her hand holding the hand warmer and continued, "I have always favored the concubines in the harem who are to my liking. For those who are not to my liking, I will protect them from being bullied by the servants below, and not a single cent of the things in their quota will be missing."
"But this was in the past. Ever since my beloved concubine became Zhaoyi, I have subconsciously neglected my harem. It was not until a few days ago when I was in the palace of Concubine De and Concubine De wanted to promote Concubine Chu that I realized that I was unwilling to turn over the card to enter the harem."
He didn't even want to give face to Concubine De.
Ji Chen just looked straight at Shen Qing, his eyes deep and clear.
Shen Qing's eyes vibrated and his gaze changed. He easily understood Ji Chen's meaning.
She asked incredulously, "Your Majesty wants to always favor me alone?"
Shen Qing always thought that although Ji Chen liked her a lot, as an emperor, after having experienced three thousand beauties in the harem, it was impossible for him to fall head over heels in love with her.
After a long time, she will always re-enter the harem.
So she kept a normal mind. If the emperor came, she would welcome him. If the emperor didn't come, she had nothing to complain about.
She only thought about saving money and winning the hearts of people in Chengqian Palace. Even if Ji Chen became indifferent to her, she had many ways out.
However, Shen Qing was also happy to see that the two of them were becoming more and more compatible, as if they were a pair of natural favorite concubines of the emperor.
As for the concubines, there is no jealousy or hatred towards them, and sometimes they even find them interesting.
It's interesting that Concubine Xuan avoids her, and it's also interesting that Concubine Yan clearly doesn't like her but often calls her Concubine Zhaoyi with a smile.
Concubine De and Concubine Xian couldn't stand her, but they couldn't get rid of her, so in the end they ignored her, and their noble and cold appearance made people feel happy.
As for whether the emperor would feel guilty towards the concubines for monopolizing the emperor's power, that was even less likely. In the past, Concubine Yan, Concubine Yu, and Concubine Chu had almost divided up all the favors, leaving only a little soup for the rest of the people. They didn't seem to feel embarrassed at all, and often showed off implicitly when paying their respects.
Shen Qing didn't have such excessive compassion that he would worry about a group of concubines with good family backgrounds, good looks and high ranks.
Looking at Ji Chen's words, it also shows that the lives of concubines are guaranteed, and they can also leave the palace to escape the summer heat and go to the hunting grounds.
Having said that, Shen Qing was still shocked by Ji Chen's words, because Ji Chen always kept his word, so she understood that there was no water in his words, they were all from the bottom of his heart.
Ji Chen didn't know that Shen Qing had thought so much in such a short time, and he nodded solemnly.
Shen Qing asked: "But what if I get old?"
Ji Chen said: "Then I will be older than my beloved concubine."
"But……"
"No buts. There is nothing I can't do. My beloved concubine, are you afraid?"
Even though she knew Ji Chen was trying to provoke her, Shen Qing couldn't help but straighten her expression: "How is that possible?"
Even though it's lonely at the top, it's not that exciting at the top. If that's the case, she deserves to face some targeted plots.
She has always been the only one favored, and others will eventually get used to it.
If you can't get used to it, then get used to it more.
Shen Qing asked, "What's going on with Concubine Chu? The soup served to the emperor couldn't be my illusion, right?"
Ji Chen said calmly: "I have used Concubine Chu's father and brother very effectively, and I will not be stingy with this honor and let Concubine Chu lose face."
"Why didn't you say it just now? This makes me embarrassed." Shen Qing complained, but her eyes were bright.
Ji Chen would not speak out what he was thinking honestly. He said, "On the contrary, I think it's very cute when my beloved concubine is so excited and angry."
How can it be considered shameful?
Shen Qing thought what he said was right. She was good-looking, so naturally everything she looked like was excellent.
She continued, "Then you must always pamper me and keep your word."
"When do I ever break my word?"
Shen Qing still looked at him and snorted.
Ji Chen changed his tone and said lovingly, "I have always favored my beloved concubine."
Shen Qing was satisfied, leaned over and kissed him, murmuring: "If the emperor does not keep his promise, I will never see the emperor again."
"What nonsense are you talking about? I will agree to your request..."
Seeing that she had succeeded, Shen Qing smiled and began to do whatever she wanted to Ji Chen. Ji Chen would not do anything to her anyway and would only indulge her more and more. In that case, why not indulge her a little more?
You know, what she is best at is taking advantage of others.
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