Chapter 010 Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Purple Palace.
Wei Maoyuan sent away another palace maid. The young eunuch standing under the corridor drank the tonic soup in the bowl, and his face became red.
Little Muzi moved to the master's side with a sad face, "The emperor hasn't entered the harem for five days. The ladies in the harem send soup every day. Master, we really can't drink it anymore."
Wei Maoyuan looked towards the inner hall and rebuked him in a low voice, "How can you interfere in the master's affairs?"
Not to mention that he was the master of the harem, he could not understand the Lord's thoughts. It had been several days already. Given Yu Ronghua's usual temper, how could he have endured it until now without losing his temper? He did not see the person he wanted to see, but he received several bowls of tonic soup that he should not have received. The young eunuchs on duty in the Zichen Palace could not stand the smell of the tonic soup, and if they drank any more, their faces would turn the color of pig liver.
Wei Maoyuan looked at the clepsydra and said, "Oh, another big thing has happened."
Cautiously pushing open the palace door, Wei Maoyuan was waiting for him at the table, "Your Majesty, it's time for lunch. Which lady do you think we should go to for lunch today, or should we stay in the Purple Palace?"
The ice in the ice mirror was used in sufficient quantity. Wei Maoyuan saw the emperor put down his pen and tap his hands on the table from time to time. Each tap was enough to make Wei Maoyuan's heart throb with fear, and he knelt on the ground and wanted to bury his head in his hands.
Yu Ronghua clearly knew what the emperor was thinking. If she was smart, she would have understood what the emperor wanted her to read by keeping her under house arrest. However, Yu Ronghua delivered the books of punishment to the empress on time every day, and the empress had people send them to the front of the room, and a basket of useless waste paper was thrown in. The person the emperor wanted to see was not seen at all.
Yan Shiyu's eyes darkened, and he took up the warm tea to moisten his throat, "Jingzhang Palace."
Wei Maoyuan stood up, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand, and hurried to carry the carriage.
Jingzhang Palace.
When Concubine De heard the news that the Emperor was coming, her expression was usually gentle, and she did not show her joy like others. "Tell Xu'er not to come to the palace to pay his respects this afternoon. Just tell him to have a good rest."
Wang Yi brought a copper basin to clean Concubine De's hands. "The eldest prince is smart and motivated. If the emperor saw this, he would be very happy."
De Fei soaked her hands in rose juice, her eyes half-smiled, "The military situation in the south and the flooding of the Yellow River have caused the emperor to enter the harem for the first time in five days. It's not to see Xu'er."
Raising her hand, the maid wiped the water stains off Concubine De's hand with a cloth and said, "The concubine will enter the palace in a few days. It is not impossible for the emperor to covet the novelty of the moment."
Concubine De applied hand grease to protect her hands. "The hand grease is good this year. The eunuchs need not put in too much effort."
Wang Yi immediately said, "It is unreasonable to be careless when working for the queen."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De only smiled and said nothing else, "The Emperor will be here soon, go and wait for him."
A moment later, the imperial carriage landed at the gate of Jingzhang Palace. Concubine De's slender figure was entangled in her cherry purple pearl-embellished jade dress. "May the emperor be well."
Yan Shiyu helped her up and said, "It's hot, why are you standing outside?"
When Concubine De heard the words of concern for herself, she couldn't help but bend her autumn eyes, "I haven't seen the emperor for a long time, so I want to see him soon."
Yan Shiyu and Defei entered the inner hall together. Defei sent someone to bring water for washing hands and personally helped the emperor wipe the water stains off his hands. "Today, the small kitchen prepared a few refreshing and delicious side dishes, which are most suitable for summer. The weather has been hot recently and the emperor has a poor appetite, so just put them on the table."
She smiled helplessly, "Your Majesty knows that I am clumsy and clumsy. Please do not laugh at me when you see me later."
Yan Shiyu's dark eyes flashed with a smile, "My beloved concubine is the most thoughtful. If you can't do it well, I'm afraid no one in the palace can do it well."
De Fei's face was full of love, "Your Majesty, please eat quickly."
During the break, Concubine De took off the dragon-patterned shoes for the emperor and took the initiative to mention, "The concubine will soon enter the palace. Although Yu Ronghua made mistakes, she has a high position. I'm afraid that if she is still under house arrest at that time, it will cause gossip among the sisters. By then, Yu Ronghua..."
De Fei's soft hand touched Yan Shiyu's chest. Yan Shiyu tapped his knees gently and was silent for a moment. Although his black eyes gradually turned cold, he said, "Remove Yu Ronghua from her house arrest."
Hearing this, Concubine De leaned her head on Yan Shiyu's arms and said, "I would like to thank the emperor on behalf of Yu Ronghua."
Yan Shiyu's eyes were gloomy. He glanced at Wei Maoyuan and then lay down to rest for a while.
Wei Maoyuan left the inner hall silently and went to Fengyi Palace in person first.
The queen sent someone to give Wei Maoyuan a bowl of green bean soup to cool him down. "I understand."
Ran Xia led Wei Maoyuan to the side hall, then returned to the inner hall and saw the little palace maid at the door, "You go down first."
In the inner hall, the queen was already sitting in front of the dressing table, combing her black hair with a wooden comb between her fingertips.
Ran Xia went over and took the wooden comb from the empress's hand, "What does Empress Defei mean by this?"
The Queen looked at Ran Xia through the bronze mirror, "The Emperor has only one son, the eldest prince. The purpose of selecting concubines is to continue the royal bloodline. Releasing Yu Ronghua will be good for Concubine De."
Ran Xia looked at the empress's calm face, with many words stuck on her lips but she held them back. She understood that the empress was unwilling to get involved in the harem struggle, but since she was in this position, how long could she hold on relying on the emperor's sympathy?
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Hanyu Palace.
Wei Maoyuan respectfully told Yu Ronghua that he had been released from house arrest. Immediately, the haze that had been lingering in her heart for many days dissipated. Yu Ronghua smiled brightly and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Wei, for coming here."
"I don't deserve it." Wei Maoyuan did not explicitly say that it was Concubine De who talked to the Emperor this afternoon. Master Yu Ronghua might not like to hear it. Wei Maoyuan knew very well what to say to what kind of person.
After Wei Maoyuan left, Chen Lu and Qing Ling led the palace maids to congratulate Yu Ronghua, "Congratulations, Master. Congratulations, Master."
Yu Ronghua's beautiful eyes were cold, "When I get pregnant, it won't be too late for you to congratulate me."
Ruan Jun knelt on the ground, not understanding why the emperor suddenly lifted Yu Ronghua's house arrest.
When she heard about the house arrest that day, she intuitively felt that it was related to her, as if the emperor had done it deliberately, but she could not guess the emperor's heart, and she did not understand why the emperor did this.
After leaving the inner hall, Ruan Jun concentrated on thinking about today's events and ignored Yu Ronghua's sinister look.
Chen Lu whispered, "Master, do you still want to give Ruan Yun's medicine?"
Yu Ronghua lost her mind and thought for a moment before finally nodding, "Here! I still have some use for her, so I must give her this medicine."
Qing Ling and Chen Lu looked at each other and said to Yu Ronghua, "In three days, the concubines will enter the palace. Among them, the daughter of the Hanlin University scholar is the most outstanding. She is gentle, virtuous, and charming."
Yu Ronghua closed her eyes slightly, hiding the disdain in her eyes, "What the palace lacks most is beautiful women, the first one to come out on top will be shot!"
Chen Lu said quickly, "Master is right. Doctor Jiang said that you are in good health. As long as you relax, you will be pregnant in time."
Yu Ronghua touched her belly, "I hope so."
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Three days later, the new beauty entered the palace. Yu Ronghua came down from the procession and saw the noisy Hanyu Palace. She looked coldly and frowned.
Chen Lu stepped forward and said, "Who is making a noise here and disturbing the master's peace?"
A young eunuch kowtowed hurriedly, "Yu Ronghua, please forgive me. The new girl Wen Yu was assigned to the west side hall of Hanyu Palace. The things have been delivered today. I am sorry for disturbing the master."
Chen Lu scolded him, "The Emperor of Hanyu Palace personally said that the master should live here alone. There are many empty palaces in the six palaces, how can you let Wen Yu move here!"
The young eunuch kowtowed and said, "I didn't know that either. This is what the Ministry of Internal Affairs says. Master, please calm down!"
Yu Ronghua swayed and saw that they were still sending things to the west hall. She shouted in a sweet voice, "Stop it!"
When she moved from the hidden residence to the palace, the emperor promised her to live alone in the Jade Palace. But in just two years, she has become like this.
Yu Ronghua left with her sleeves swung, but stopped when she turned around and told Qing Ling, "You stay here and don't allow them to move anything into the West Hall! Let Ruan Yun go with me to the front."
In the front hall, Ruan Yun was taking care of the flowers and plants carefully. Her slender fingers lifted the water jug and filled it with the flowers that were wilted by the sun. Her dark green palace skirt set off her soft features. Her black hair fell in front of her and entangled with the leaves. Her almond eyes were filled with a slight smile.
When Qing Ling found Ruan Yun, she could not deny that Ruan Yun was too outstanding in appearance. She didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse for her master to keep such a person by his side.
"The master has something else to discuss with you." Qing Ling saw Ruan Jun put down the kettle, and looked over timidly when she heard this.
Ruan Yun asked cautiously, "Sister Qingling, do you know what's going on?"
Qing Ling said impatiently: "You will know when you go there."
Ruan Yun's eyelashes trembled several times when she spoke louder. She was frightened like this just by the louder sound. The master's worry was unnecessary. Even if Ruan Yun was allowed to go before the Emperor, she was afraid that she would be displeased when she met his holy face!
Ruan Yun walked out of the palace at a quick pace. With every step she took, her hands clenched tighter in her sleeves.
Anything wrong?
She was probably impatient because she saw Wen Yunu was going to move into Hanyu Palace. Yu Ronghua couldn't wait even before Wen Yunu showed up, and she must be feeling very anxious now.
Ruan Yun knelt down softly, "Master."
Yu Ronghua looked away, kept herself calm, and turned directly to the ceremonial staff.
The nine-bend umbrella shielded Yu Ronghua from the glaring sun. When she reached the gate of Zichen Palace, she walked straight inside without stopping for a moment.
Wei Maoyuan was startled by Yu Ronghua's posture and hurriedly walked up to her. "Yu Ronghua, why are you here?"
Yu Ronghua said in a deep voice: "I want to see the emperor."
Wei Maoyuan was embarrassed. "Master, it's not that I don't want to report it. It's just that the emperor is handling state affairs in the palace. I'm afraid I won't be able to see you."
Yurong glanced at Wei Maoyuan with her beautiful eyes, and then knelt straight on the golden brick of Zichen Palace:
"I beg to see the Emperor."
Ruan Jun's movements slowed down a bit, and she knelt on the ground along with Yu Ronghua.
Wei Maoyuan kept muttering in his heart, why didn't Yu Ronghua restrain herself after being released from house arrest? If the emperor was displeased, Yu Ronghua would probably lose the emperor's heart again. When Wei Maoyuan saw Ruan Yun's frail figure, cold sweat broke out on his forehead. It was fine for Yu Ronghua to come, but why did she bring Miss Ruan Yun with her? Wasn't she threatening the emperor!
Yu Ronghua gradually lost the emperor's favor, but she still didn't understand why the emperor ignored her!
"Oh, my Ronghua master." Wei Maoyuan straightened the hat on his head. "It's so hot today, why are you doing this?"
Her knees were burning from being burned by the bricks, but her beautiful eyes were filled with tears, yet she remained stubborn and obstinate.
Wei Maoyuan glanced at Ruan Yun, who was kneeling behind him. Her thin body was shaking, beads of sweat were rolling down her forehead, and her pretty face was pale as if she would fall down at any time.
Wei Maoyuan called his apprentice Xiao Muzi over and tapped his hat brim, saying, "I wonder if you can get an umbrella to cover Yu Ronghua's face!"
Little Muzi took a closer look and saw that his master's intention was quite obvious. He nodded and said, "I will go right away."
Wei Maoyuan watched as Xiao Muzi stood behind Ruan Yun, shielding her from the sun, and then he breathed a sigh of relief. "Yu Ronghua, wait a moment. I will go inside and pass the message to you."
Yu Ronghua said: "Thank you."
Wei Maoyuan was in a dilemma. He walked into the hall without even raising his eyes to Yan Shiyu, "What is she doing outside?"
"It seems that the new daughter Wen Yu was assigned to live with Yu Ronghua." Wei Maoyuan spoke carefully, "Back then, the emperor personally designated Hanyu Palace for Ronghua alone, so I guess..."
Yan Shiyu frowned. It was so disrespectful for the concubine to kneel outside the Zichen Palace!
Wei Maoyuan saw that the emperor's face was getting uglier, so he knelt down and said, "Yu Ronghua and the palace maids of Hanyu Palace are still kneeling now."
Yan Shiyu stopped writing and fixed his eyes on him:
"Is this your good job?"
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