Chapter 98 New Face

Three days later, early morning.

Yunqin had been sleeping very lightly these past few days. When she heard any noise outside, she woke up instantly, touched the clothes beside the bed, got up and put on her clothes.

Before I could put on my clothes, there was a knock on the door.

"Aqin, it's me!"

Hearing Rong Xin's voice, Yun Qin immediately walked out from behind the screen and opened the door.

Rong Xin immediately slipped into the room, took a look outside, then turned around and closed the door, saying to Yun Qin, "Sure enough, something happened. Lady Liu has called for the doctor, and the emperor has gone over. Lady Su is also washing up at this moment, and she will also hurry over."

"You stay in the palace, I'll go with her." Yun Qin straightened her clothes and asked, "Is there any news from Xiao Dezi?"

"Not yet."

Yun Qin nodded, and then instructed Rong Xin: "Go back to your room and count your things first. Don't take too much or too little. There are also things here. Sister, now is a chaotic time. We don't know who is hiding in the dark. This palace is not safe either. You must be careful."

"I don't need to." Rong Xin grabbed her hand, "You should protect yourself and don't be impatient."

Yun Qin nodded.

Naturally, I understood what she meant. Even if Su Meiren's affair was exposed by someone, that person would definitely not be her.

If it were her, not to mention whether her previous image of loyalty could be preserved, the grudge between her and Concubine Su alone would make the emperor doubt the truthfulness of her words.

Just like what he did to Kong Cainu, he finally gave Concubine Su a way out.

"Got it." Yun Qin nodded and left.

When she hurried to the main hall, Lady Su had already washed herself and put on makeup. She was about to leave, but when she saw her coming, she immediately showed a hint of sarcasm on her face, "You really don't want to miss any opportunity, do you?"

"The emperor is so anxious right now, do you think he will notice you?" She said with a sneer, "Since you want to see the emperor so much, I will give you this opportunity, come with me."

Yun Qin had been twisting her handkerchief with her fingers, looking at a loss after being exposed. Upon hearing this, she immediately expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Madam."

After saying that, he immediately followed her.

Xin'er was there too. She glanced at Yunqin and pushed her to the back.

Yun Qin had no interest in rushing to death. She glanced at her, lowered her eyes, and followed silently behind.

As soon as we arrived at Yukang Palace, we could hear Lady Liu's screams at the top of her lungs.

Yun Qin paused for a moment, then started walking again to catch up with Lady Su.

There were already quite a few people standing in the hall. Yun Qin raised her eyes slightly and took a quick glance, and the situation in the hall was immediately taken in by her.

The emperor and the empress both sat at the top. In addition to a few concubines whom Yunqin had met before, there was a beautiful woman sitting on the emperor's right. She looked like a stranger to Yunqin.

She was dressed in luxurious clothes, had a good temperament, a gentle and generous appearance, and a pair of beautiful eyes as gentle as water, but she looked older than the queen.

The only person Yun Qin had never seen was Concubine De, who seldom left the palace.

The eldest prince was young and in poor health, so he could hardly be left alone. Therefore, Concubine De seldom went out.

The Empress and the Queen Mother sympathized with her for having to look after the eldest prince until late at night every day, so they exempted her from the morning greetings, and she appeared in public even less often.

But even so, no one dared to look down on Concubine De. After all, she gave birth to the emperor's only child, who was also his eldest son.

Yun Qin followed behind Lady Su, looking down at her own feet, her heart full of doubts.

Last time, when Concubine Su’s baby was in trouble, she didn’t show up. How come she has time to come today? Is the eldest prince’s health getting better?

Yunqin was looking at everyone, and everyone was looking at her.

Even though Lady Su, who was standing in front, was dressed in gorgeous clothes, everyone's attention was inevitably attracted to Yun Qin, who was standing behind her, wearing simple palace clothes.

Her waist is slender and her figure is graceful. Even if I don't see her face, I know that the person coming towards me must be a beauty.

Some people couldn't help but stare at Lady Su again.

Why did she bring this little maid with her again? Was she afraid that the emperor would forget about her?

With her around, who else can the emperor see?

Everyone subconsciously looked at the emperor again, and felt relieved when they didn't see any special changes in his expression.

The atmosphere in the hall was very cold and no one spoke. Su Meiren did not dare to act rashly. After paying her respects, she sat aside and glanced towards the inner hall.

As soon as Yun Qin came in, Huo Jinchi saw her. After not seeing her for a few days, her face seemed to be even paler than last time.

He glanced at Su Meiren, and there was unconsciously some coldness in his eyes.

According to the little palace maid's temperament, if Lady Su had not insisted on teasing her, she would definitely not be willing to move forward in such a bustle.

Lady Su seemed unaware of it and continued looking towards the inner hall. Although she tried her best to suppress it, there was still a secret smile on her face.

In this atmosphere where no one dared to speak, another person walked in with the palace maids.

It was Shen Danying, who had been in the limelight recently. She walked in and bowed to greet him.

Huo Jinchi, who had not spoken a word, said in a slightly reproachful tone, "Why are you here instead of resting in the palace?"

Although it was a rebuke, there was a hint of fondness in his tone.

After hearing the emperor's words, everyone in the palace had different expressions.

The queen still had a stern face, and there was no sign of a change in her expression.

However, Concubine De picked up the teacup, lowered her eyes and drank tea, and there was no sign of any strange expression on her face.

The expressions of the other concubines were much more interesting. Some looked at the emperor with resentment, while others looked at Shen Daying with envy and jealousy in their eyes.

Only Su Meiren had the strongest expression. Her jaw was clenched and she snorted softly.

The conflict between the two was not only in the harem, but also in the previous dynasty.

The reason why Concubine Su was favored by the Queen Mother was because the Su family was also an old minister and had good relations with the Gong family.

Shen Danying, as the sister of the new minister representative Shen Che, was naturally on the opposite side of her. Coupled with the emperor's obvious preference for her, Concubine Su believed that she was an enemy.

Shen Daying didn't even look at Lady Su, but her face was slightly red. She glanced at the emperor, lowered her eyes shyly, and whispered: "I am just a little worried about Lady Liu, so I came to see her."

"Are you worried about Lady Liu?" Lady Su snorted coldly, "She's still screaming in there, why are you being so coy here?"

These words were really unpleasant to hear, and Shen Danying's face turned pale. He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I don't have any."

"You said you didn't, but who are you showing off your aggrieved look to?" Lady Su hated to see her looking so pitiful.

"Shut up!" Huo Jinchi said in a low voice, with a hint of anger in his tone, "I think you are the one who likes to gossip the most. If I hear you again, get out of here immediately!"

"Your Majesty!" Concubine Su had never expected that the emperor would scold her in public. She instantly lost face and shouted angrily.

Huo Jinchi ignored her and reached out to Shen Danying, "Come and sit down."

"Yes." Shen Daying responded respectfully, without showing any joy on his face. He glanced at Concubine Su timidly before sitting on the stool next to the emperor.

Also sat on top of Concubine De.

Concubine De turned her head to look at her, then looked at the emperor. Her voice was as gentle and soft as her appearance. "I haven't left the palace for a long time. This is the first time I have seen Shen Danying. She is indeed a beautiful lady with a golden complexion and jade quality."

"Your Majesty, Concubine De, you are too kind. I am a weak and fragile woman, not even one tenth as graceful as you." Shen Daying replied a little shyly.

Concubine De smiled again, "You are so sweet, no wonder the emperor likes you."

These words made Shen Danying lower his head even lower. He raised his eyes slightly to look at the emperor, full of shyness.

Hawking Chi said nothing, but gently patted her hand on her knee.

However, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Yun Qin who was standing behind Lady Su. She seemed to know that she attracted a lot of attention, so she kept her head down from the moment she came in, and it was impossible to see any expression on her face.

Huo Jinchi suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

Compared with honor and favor, she should be the one sitting next to him, and he also hopes that she will be the one sitting next to him.

They had experienced the Sumerian miscarriage together before, and he had clearly seen her sadness and grief. It was not because of her own future favors, but simply because she felt regret and self-blame for a life that had not yet been born.

Among all the people in the palace, who was really worried about Concubine Liu and the child in her belly? I guess she was the only one who understood the heaviness in his heart at this moment.