Chapter 011 Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Wei Maoyuan lowered his head more and more. Yu Ronghua had never brought Miss Ruan Yun here before when she was under house arrest. It seemed that she must have been greatly stimulated by the residence in the palace this time. Seeing that all the honors she had in the past were about to disappear, Yu Ronghua was extremely jealous!
Yan Shiyu's black eyes swept outside and vaguely saw a swaying figure. His eyes fell accurately on that person. Her waist became lower and lower, and her black hair was blown up by the wind, revealing her fragile and fair neck, but only covering her small earlobes that looked like dropped jade.
Yan Shiyu leaned back and closed his eyes and said calmly, "Tell her that if she wants to kneel, then she can kneel. After kneeling for a few hours, she will be confined to her room for a few months."
Wei Maoyuan wiped the sweat from his forehead. The Mid-Autumn family banquet would be held in two months, and all the people in the palace would be attending. If Yu Ronghua still had some sense, she should leave Yuqian immediately and return to Hanyu Palace. She would still have many days of favor in the future, so why bother about this moment.
The sun outside the palace was even brighter than before. Yu Ronghua looked at Wei Maoyuan with tears in her eyes, but Wei Maoyuan only smiled awkwardly and told Yu Ronghua what the emperor said, "You'd better go back. Kneeling here now will only annoy the emperor and will not do anything else."
Yu Ronghua's beautiful eyes suddenly lost their light and she fell to the ground. Ruan Jun was very close to her and hurried over to support Yu Ronghua with her body, but her knees hit the ground and she groaned in pain.
Chen Lu whispered to Yu Ronghua, "Master, you must not let others laugh at the newcomer entering the palace."
Yu Ronghua didn't know how she sat on the ceremonial seat, nor did she know how she returned to Hanyu Palace. There was a lot of noise outside, and she just sat quietly at the table, crying silently.
Little Mu Zi handed the plaque in his hand to Chen Lu, "The emperor still loves Yu Ronghua, so he ordered me to bring you the best jade cream, which was taken from the emperor's private storehouse."
Chen Lu first looked at Ruan Yun who was huddled in the corner. The boxes of Jade Cream were very light, but they felt heavy in her hands.
After stuffing the reward money into Xiao Muzi's pocket, Chen Lu said in a muffled voice, "Thank you, Eunuch Lao, for coming here."
Little Muzi smiled happily, "Sister Chenlu is too polite."
Carrying the jade cream into the inner hall, Chen Lu stepped forward to help Yu Ronghua wipe away her tears, "Look, my master, this is what the emperor sent. It shows that the emperor still loves you."
Yu Ronghua had no expression on her face. "Really?"
In the past, she would have been extremely happy to receive such a reward. Now that things have come to this, even though the emperor did not come out today and did not meet Ruan Jun, she would still feel that everything she had gained today was related to Ruan Jun!
"Go and boil the medicine, and let Ruan Jun come in."
Chen Lu took the order and went down to personally boil the medicine in the backyard and put it into the teacup. When passing by the door, Chen Lu glanced in the direction of the west hall and said softly, "Come in with me."
Ruan Yun endured the pain in her leg and followed Chen Lu into the hall. The weather outside was scorching hot and the injury on her leg was hidden in her dress. She felt a large swelling on her knee, but she couldn't let her master see it, otherwise her blood would rush to her master and she would be punished.
Yu Ronghua's beautiful eyes fell on Ruan Yun and winked at Chen Lu. Chen Lu smiled and placed the teacup in front of Ruan Yun, "It was too hot just now. The master sympathized with you and asked me to make a cup of cool tea. You should drink it quickly."
Ruan Yun shrank back subconsciously. The water in the cup was not like ordinary tea. It had a strong bitter taste and was transparent black.
Her fingertips dug into the palm of her hand and she lowered her clear eyes to hide the piercing coldness.
After a few breaths, Ruan Jun raised his eyes again, "Master..."
Chen Lu smiled and looked very friendly. "Why don't you drink? The master loves you so much that he gave you the cool tea. Don't waste the master's kindness."
A bitter smell kept entering Ruan Yun's nostrils. Her body kept shaking, and her whole body and mind were resisting the thing in front of her.
Yu Ronghua took off the jade hairpin on her head and said, "I know you have no father or mother, and there may not be anyone you care about in the palace, but if you don't want to drink it, the cool tea can't be wasted."
Ruan Jun clenched her teeth, and Ting Xu's timid look flashed before her eyes. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, then picked up the teacup in her hand and drank it in one gulp. Because she drank too quickly, she put down the teacup, knelt on the ground, and kept coughing, as if she wanted to cough out everything in her lungs.
Yu Ronghua chuckled, "You are indeed a smart person, and you are also very obedient. I'm sure you feel uncomfortable kneeling outside the palace today. Take a box of the Jade Cream back with you to take good care of yourself."
Just after turning the corner, Ruan Jun squatted against the wall, trying desperately to vomit out what she had just drunk.
Her face was covered with tears and the tip of her tongue was numb with bitterness. No matter how hard she tried, she failed in the end.
This was the scene that Ting Xuxun saw. She had just seen her sister coming out of the main hall. How could it suddenly become like this? The first thing that came to her mind was that Yu Ronghua must have done something to her sister again!
Holding Ruan Yun in the ear room, Ting Xu was anxious to ask for a female doctor, but Ruan Yun held him tightly, "Do you know any medicine that smells extremely bitter and makes the tip of your tongue feel bitter after drinking it?"
Ting Xu thought about it in a panic, then shook his head, "I... I don't know."
Pouring a cup of tea for Ruan Yun, Ting Xu kept patting Ruan Yun on the back, "Sister Yun, I'll go get you a doctor."
Ruan Yun leaned on the pillow. Yu Ronghua dared to force medicine into her, so she was naturally certain that there was no antidote for this medicine. Even if she spit it out secretly, it would not be of much use. Now she didn't even know what the medicine was. If she rashly asked a female doctor to give her medicine, she would only fall into a more dangerous situation.
The bitter taste of the tea has not yet dissipated after it enters the stomach.
The servants in the palace were already unlucky, and their life and death were decided by their masters. Although she had never taken the initiative to do anything, she still displeased her master. Moreover, the emperor was not completely indifferent to her, and it was precisely because of that vague concern that Yu Ronghua would not tolerate her.
The master wanted to use her to gain a firm foothold in the harem, but did not want her to have an easy life and become a sharp blade in her hands. Ruan Jun's lips twitched, and in Tingxu's eyes, she looked like she had left her life and death to fate.
Tingxu shook Ruan Jun, "Are you hungry? I'll go get you some food."
Ruan Yun thanked Tingxu and untied the hem of her skirt to reveal her straight, fair legs. The bruise on her knee looked serious. She removed the lid of the Jade Cream and pressed hard on it.
Bei Chi bit her lips tightly without making any sound. She had not cried since two years ago. As long as she could remember her father and mother, she would live well.
Looking sideways at the now quiet West Hall, Ruan Jun's eyes flashed with brilliance.
…
The young eunuch who led the way received the reward and happily left through the gate of Hanyu Palace.
Luo Wan supported Wen Yunu and said, "We are finally here. It is so hot today."
Wen Yunu looked at Hanyu Palace timidly, "Don't say that. Everyone has gone through this, regardless of their status."
Luo Wan stuck out her tongue and said, "Among the new concubines entering the palace, only your family background is the best and your position is the highest. The Emperor must be satisfied with you."
Wen Yunu's face turned slightly red, and she seemed to stop Luo Wan from speaking, "Don't talk nonsense."
On the day of the palace selection, she had seen the emperor from a distance. His dragon-like figure was too beautiful to be looked at, but she could not help but look up. His indifferent and distant look revealed the emperor's majesty. A pair of eyes inadvertently swept across her, scaring her so much that she quickly lowered her head. However, she could remember those cold black eyes every day afterwards.
When Wen Yunu passed by the main hall, her brows relaxed. "I heard that the host is Yu Ronghua. I will put down my things and pack them up, then take the prepared gifts to meet Yu Ronghua."
Luo Wan followed Wen Yunu into the palace. It was customary to scold the palace maids and then give them rewards. Luo Wan cleaned Wen Yunu's face and re-combed her hair. She wanted to put the most eye-catching jewelry on Wen Yunu, but Wen Yunu held her hand and said, "Pick something low-key."
She had been in poor health since she was young and had been raised in a family. She did not know how to play polo or chuiwan, which were common games for girls, and she rarely interacted with others. Before entering the palace, her parents had told her to be harmonious in everything and not to be too aggressive. Although entering the palace was for the glory of the family, she also had to know how to protect herself.
Wen Yunu always remembered these words. She had the highest rank among the new concubines entering the palace, so it was right for her to be careful in the future.
Qing Ling opened the curtains and bumped into Chen Lu by chance, "Ms. Wen Yu is here to pay her respects to the master."
Chen Lu frowned. Wen Yunu had just entered the palace in the afternoon, so why didn't she take a break? "The master's pregnancy medicine cannot be delayed. Go in and tell the master."
Yu Ronghua leaned on the beauty's backrest with the embroidery on her legs, "Let her go back. I am not feeling well today and don't want to see her."
Qing Ling hesitated a little, "Master, Wen Yunu has a good family background and outstanding looks. She is the most outstanding among the newcomers this time. Master, you may want to meet her. If Wen Yunu is favored in the future, she may be able to help you."
Yu Ronghua rejected it immediately. It was precisely because of Wen Yu's good family background that she was more difficult to control. If she could make a name for herself in the palace, who would want to rely on others to help her rise to the top?
Seeing that his master didn't want to see him, Qing Ling finally shut up and said nothing more.
Wen Yunu saw Qingling coming out with a gentle smile on her face, "But is Sister Yu free?"
Qing Ling was not in a good mood. "The master suffered from the heat today. I am afraid that you will lose your manners if you see me. It will not be too late to see you again another day when the master is feeling better."
Wen Yunu's face showed embarrassment, but she quickly adjusted herself, "In that case, I won't disturb Sister Yu from resting. I have prepared some small gifts, please accept them, Sister Yu."
Qing Ling took it and said, "Of course, my lady is thoughtful."
Wen Yunu revealed a hint of smile and took Luo Wan to the west hall.
Luo Wan was a little angry. "It was such a hot day and you were standing under the sun waiting, but Yu Ronghua didn't show up yet. You are so disappointed that you wanted to meet Yu Ronghua so much."
Wen Yunu cast a reproachful look on Luo Wan's face, "It's inevitable that people will feel unhappy in summer. It's not impossible that Yu Ronghua is not feeling well. Don't make up stories about others behind their backs."
Luo Wan said aggrievedly: "I feel sorry for the young lady."
Wen Yu Nu pulled Luo Wan's hand and said, "I know. There is cold cake on the table. I remember it is your favorite. Let's try it together."
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The next morning.
Wen Yunu got up early and went outside the main hall. A cool breeze blew in the summer morning, and the willow branches in the courtyard swayed lightly. The flowers were reflected against the green tiles, and the palace was filled with fragrance.
The first person Yu Ronghua saw when she walked out of the palace was Wen Yunu. She looked her up and down, and all the tenderness in her eyes had disappeared.
She looks so enchanting, she must be a seductress! If she hadn't seduced the emperor, how could she have lived in Hanyu Palace!
"Greetings to Sister Yu." Wen Yunu bowed politely, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
Yu Ronghua stood in front of Wen Yunu and said, "She looks good. No wonder the emperor likes her."
Wen Yunu blushed, "Sister Yu is joking."
Yu Ronghua sneered, "I never joke, so why bother pretending in front of me? If you don't have any ability, how can you live in Hanyu Palace?"
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