Chapter 059 Chapter 59
[Chapter 59]
Jipin was silent after hearing this, remembering that the emperor left her palace without hesitation and went to Meng Guiren's palace, and all the things that happened afterwards. Although he knew that Meng Guiren had done it, the emperor did not punish Meng Guiren at all, even this time...
He just promoted her position and rewarded her with things. Isn't Ms. Meng doing well in the Qingyi Palace now?
"I... the affairs of the harem are up to the emperor's will."
Ruan Yun angrily scolded her, "The emperor promoted you, which means he already knew about this. Don't think like that."
Concubine Ji then smiled, "I understand, thank you, Sister Ying."
After Ruan Yun left Yixiang Pavilion, Jipin's smile faded. Yicui placed the preserved fruit next to Jipin and said, "The Ministry of Internal Affairs has sent someone to ask you to move to the main hall. When do you think you can move?"
Jipin looked indifferent. She picked up a piece of sweet and sour preserved fruit and put it in her mouth. "I'll move after I'm done with the confinement period."
Yicui nodded, "Eunuch Qi Xu came today and brought new palace maids. Would you like to choose one yourself?"
Jipin raised her hand, and Yicui immediately understood and helped Jipin walk outside, "I have already told them to wait."
Finally, Concubine Ji personally selected the palace maids and said to Qi Xu, "It's hot, please come."
Qi Xu's answer was flawless, "The Ministry of Eunuchs has taken your affairs very seriously."
Jipin smiled and said, "My former palace maids were also selected by the eunuchs themselves. Today, I just selected some of the people you selected. I don't want the past to happen again."
Qi Xu swallowed his saliva. Master Ji's temperament has changed a lot since she gave birth. Now she is not as gentle and warm as before. "Don't worry, young lady. I understand."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Ji smiled and asked Yicui to put the purse in Qi Xu's hand. "It's hot, and it's not easy for you to work. I just said it casually. Don't take it to heart, Eunuch Qi Xu."
Qi Xu felt that the silver in his hand weighed a thousand pounds. When he walked out of Yicui Pavilion, the eunuch beside him saw Qi Xu wiping his sweat and asked in confusion: "Ice is still used in Yicui Pavilion. Although Jipin's body is not that bad, why are you sweating so much?"
Qi Xu knocked down the eunuch, turned his head to look at Yicui Pavilion, and then said to the eunuch impatiently: "What do you know?"
Although Concubine Ji still looks gentle, she is very different from before. I'm afraid that this miscarriage has made Concubine Ji a different person.
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Fengyi Palace.
Ruan Yun saw Jipin coming in from outside. Now Jipin was able to sit opposite her. While the queen had not arrived yet, Ruan Yun went over to Jipin and frowned and asked, "Why are you here? Are you feeling better now?"
The green card of Concubine Ji in the Imperial Bedchamber has not been hung up yet. Logically, Concubine Ji could just stay in Xihua Palace to recuperate. After all, she was seriously injured this time and there was no rush for her to serve the emperor in the bedchamber.
Jipin said softly, "Today, Concubine Xian will come back to the palace to pay respects to the Empress. I'm afraid Sister Ying can't handle it alone."
Ruan Yun patted her hands and said, "I shouldn't be the one who should be nervous when Concubine Xian returns to the palace. Why should you worry so much? You should always take care of your own health."
Concubine Ji was stunned for a while before she spoke, "Sister Ying, please don't blame me."
Ruan Jun glared at her without any attack, "Okay, you know your own body, I won't say more, lest you think I'm too long-winded."
Concubine Ji watched Ruan Yun sit back in her original seat with a smile on her face, then she put away the smile on her face, lowered her eyes calmly to the ground, and slowly picked up the teacup beside her.
Perhaps Lady Meng knew that Concubine Xian would return to the palace today, so she was exceptionally quiet. If you looked closely at her pretty face, you could still see bruises under her eyes. She no longer had the heart to mock others, so she just sat there.
Whenever she thought about having that bitch, Concubine Xian, sitting by her side, Lady Meng could not get angry at all. Yesterday, when she wanted to eat blood swallows, the eunuchs even sent someone to tell her. Now that the purchase was not enough, the Empress even ordered that they be kept for Concubine Xian and Concubine Ji. What she had here was just an ordinary bird's nest. It was really hateful.
So when the empress walked out of the inner hall, she saw the angry eyes of Noble Meng at first sight. When Ran Xia saw it, she frowned slightly and looked at the empress, but the empress still looked at the concubines with a smile.
The Queen placed her hand on the jade ruyi and said, "Concubine Xian has many things to do in the palace today. My sisters don't have to rush to Concubine Xian's palace. You will see her at the morning meeting tomorrow."
Meng Guiren couldn't help but say, "The Queen is really good to Concubine Xian. She even let Concubine Xian take care of the Second Prince. This kind of magnanimity is something that no one else can learn."
The Queen's eyes were still smiling. "Sister, are you saying that the matter discussed between the Emperor and me was inappropriate? Or do you think that I have not managed the six concubines well?"
After hearing the last sentence, the Queen lost her usual smile and looked at Mr. Meng with her sharp eyes, which made Mr. Meng's heart tremble.
She took a deep breath and knelt down, "That's not what I meant."
The Queen bowed her head and said, "It's best if you don't have any. Don't do stupid things like you did before. After all, the Emperor still dotes on you. You never know when you will be able to live in the Qingyi Palace with a legitimate reason."
Ruan Yun looked at Concubine Meng as if she was watching a good show. The Empress' words slapped Concubine Meng in the face and gave her a sweet date. Now that Concubine Meng was demoted, she should move out of the Qingyi Palace, but the Emperor and the Empress had never said a word about it. Wasn't this telling Concubine Meng in a disguised way that she might have a chance to return to the position of Concubine Shu.
Ruan Yun didn't care if Noble Meng was reinstated, because Noble Meng's position was higher than hers now. But for Concubine Ji, it would be a big trouble if Noble Meng was really reinstated.
Concubine De also spoke up at the right time, "The Second Prince has been taken to live in Chaoxi Palace by his wet nurse. I have been to see him. He is much better than before. He is no longer as thin as before. The Empress has really worked hard."
The queen put the jade ruyi aside and said, "I don't need to worry about it. It's just a small matter."
Consort Zhou, who was sitting below, spoke up: "The Empress is the mother of the country and a role model for all the concubines. We concubines should learn from her."
The queen smiled softly, "You have such a sweet mouth."
Chen Baolin suddenly spoke up at this time, "I heard that the Pingyang Marquis's Mansion wants to send a concubine's daughter into the palace, saying that Concubine Du has committed a serious mistake and knows she is guilty, so they want to send a concubine's daughter into the palace to raise the second prince?"
The Queen paused and then said, "It is true, but the Emperor has already discussed this with me. Since the Second Prince is being raised by Concubine Xian, there is no need for the Marquis of Pingyang to send someone in. Could it be that Chen Baolin feels that the palace is not lively enough, so he has such an idea?"
Chen Baolin has always been outspoken and says whatever comes to her mind. She just knew about this matter through previous correspondence with her family. Marquis Pingyang made a lot of jokes in the capital because of this, which was really hilarious.
She stood up in a panic and said, "I just said it casually."
The Queen motioned for her to sit down and said, "Concubines are not allowed to interfere in government affairs. You may say this in front of me, but please do not let it get to the Emperor's ears, or I will not let you off lightly."
Chen Baolin's face turned red with embarrassment. After greeting everyone, he did not try to join in the fun as usual but walked away quickly.
The weather was getting hotter and hotter. Ruan Yun waved the fan in her hand and complained to Ying Ning beside her, "I'll make Su Shan when I get back. I really miss it after not using it for a long time."
Ying Ning said hurriedly, "Dr. Sun said that you should avoid taking these things when taking medicine. You should just be patient. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has already sent the ice cubes. It's not even June yet."
Ruan Jun said with a bitter face, "You won't give in to this, and you won't give in to that. What's the fun in living?"
These were the words that the imperial guard heard when he arrived. Wei Maoyuan pretended not to hear and lowered his head, not daring to look at the expression of His Majesty. Yan Shiyu's face was ugly and gloomy, and he always spoke without restraint because he was really not afraid of being offended by words!
It just so happened that the master and servant in front didn't notice it at all. Wei Maoyuan coughed lightly when he saw something was wrong, and pretended nothing had happened when the emperor glanced at him coldly.
Ruan Yun then realized something was wrong and looked behind her. She saw that the emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and had not even taken off his crown. It was obvious that he had just returned from the morning court.
In her heart, she was still complaining about the cold look the emperor gave her. She really didn't know how the emperor got here, as he could know everything she said.
"What's the matter? You won't say a word when you see me?"
Ruan Yun stamped her feet and dived directly into the emperor's carriage, "The emperor is teasing me again."
Yan Shiyu held her waist, and the beauty threw herself into his arms, his fragrance and softness entering his embrace. The weather was getting hotter and she felt cooler. The apricot-colored snow-gauze skirt set off her skin as white as snow, and her rosy cheeks were stained with a little red. Her red lips were lightly dotted with red rouge. He rubbed them with his fingertips and watched her lips become more and more red, but the rouge on them was all on his fingers.
Pinching her earlobe, the blush on it became even more pronounced. Ruan Jun stared at Yan Shiyu with affectionate eyes, but because her body was soft, it had no effect. Instead, she looked as if she was wanting to accept but also to reject. It had been almost a year since she became his concubine. Ruan Jun had a charming figure, just like now when she leaned in his arms, the pink and white ball wrapped in it looked particularly plump.
Yan Shiyu sneered, "You always say that. Your ominous words can be heard in the palace."
Ruan Yun felt guilty at this point, and her fingertips circled Yan Shiyu's chest. Yan Shiyu frowned and held her hand, "I didn't mean to say this, but Your Majesty, you are not going to argue with me."
Yan Shiyu grabbed her little face and said, "If I had argued with you every time, I'm afraid my palace would have been flooded by your tears long ago."
Ruan Jun's eyes widened, "Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, you are so bold as to say that."
If Hui was in Ruiyu Pavilion or Zichen Palace, he would not stop until he made her cry on the quilt. Unfortunately, the emperor had many tricks for her. She had privately asked the female doctor, who said that those postures and tricks would not make it easy to get pregnant. The emperor only treated her as a new toy, but the novelty was too long.
Yan Shiyu held her soft hands in his hands and played with them. The ice basin in the imperial staff made her feel extra comfortable. Ruan Jun saw that the direction was wrong and asked carefully, "Where are you going, Your Majesty?"
Yan Shiyu closed his eyes and said calmly, "Chaoxi Palace."
This time Ruan Jun really didn't want to do it anymore. She twisted her body and tried to get out of Yan Shiyu's arms. The more she twisted, the darker Yan Shiyu's face became. Normally, even if there were concubines who could sit on the throne, who would dare to move like her?
Ruan Yun didn't seem to feel any threat, and said with a curled lip, "What did the emperor ask me to do when he went to see the Concubine Xian? Did he want me to see you and the Concubine Xian being intimate?"
Logically speaking, Concubine Xian is the emperor's cousin, and they still have a good relationship with each other. She must have missed her a lot after not seeing her for many years. But the emperor still had the bad intention to bring her along.
Yan Shiyu loosened his grip a little and asked her lazily, "My beautiful Ying, are you jealous?"
Ruan Yun turned her face away and said, "Your Majesty, please do not slander me."
Her look put Yan Shiyu in a good mood. He put his hand on Ruan Yun's waist, which made her feel numb and her face turned slightly red again.
"The Emperor just left the court and he couldn't wait to see the Concubine Xian. What's the point of me following him?"
Yan Shiyu smiled faintly, "If I don't let you go and see it with your own eyes, what will I do if my Xiaoxiao turns around and doesn't let me enter Ruiyu Pavilion?"
Ruan Yun stammered, "Your Majesty, can I stop you from entering my body?"
Yan Shiyu rubbed her ear and said, "My beautiful lady Ying is the most well-behaved one."
Ruan Yun didn't even blush when she heard this. She found a comfortable seat and sat down. She couldn't move down, and the group of servants outside would not listen to her. Ruan Yun had no choice but to go to Chaoxi Palace with Yan Shiyu.
The place where the Empress Dowager lived before was truly magnificent. Although it looked a little plain from the outside, inside one could see shark fins, vines, jade carvings, and tile roofs. All the furnishings inside were world treasures.
Yan Shiyu casually took off the crown and handed it to Wei Maoyuan, then stretched out his hand and handed it to Ruan Yun. At this time, Ruan Yun was in Chaoxi Palace and felt uncomfortable, but the emperor was reluctant to put his hand down, so Ruan Yun had no choice but to accept the emperor's wishes.
When Concubine Xian heard the eunuch's report, she was surprised at first and then showed a bit of joy. She walked quickly outside the palace and saw the emperor holding a woman intimately. The woman had a pretty face, and her smile was even more beautiful than the gorgeous crabapple. Although she looked a little embarrassed, it was not difficult to tell that she was a delicate beauty.
This must be Lady Ying.
Concubine Xian saluted the Emperor politely, and Ruan Jun also bowed to Concubine Xian. While Concubine Xian was talking to the Emperor, Ruan Jun took a closer look at Concubine Xian. It was rumored that the Emperor's dragon-like face was somewhat like the Empress Dowager. When he saw Concubine Xian today, he found that there was indeed some similarity between their eyebrows. Although Concubine Xian was not a beauty, she had a pretty face. She was always gentle and exuded tenderness.
Concubine Xian noticed Ruan Yun's gaze and said softly, "This must be Lady Ying."
Yan Shiyu glanced at Ruan Jun and sneered, "Don't worry about her."
Ruan Yun's face quickly turned red when the emperor said this in public, "Your Majesty..."
When Concubine Xian saw the two being so intimate, her smile froze on her face. "It's hot, Your Majesty and Sister Ying should go sit in the inner hall."
Yan Shiyu nodded indifferently, held Ruan Yun's hand tightly without letting go, and led Ruan Yun straight into the inner hall.
The maid brought a stool for Ruan Yun, and Concubine Xian asked with a smile, "Sister Ying, would you like some cakes? I just came back to the palace today, and the kitchen doesn't have anything special, but there is milk pastry. Would you like to try it?"
Ruan Yun's eyes lit up when she heard this. Yan Shiyu said calmly, "Just bring some tea to cool you down."
Concubine Xian seemed not to have expected that the Emperor would make a decision for Concubine Ying. She was unable to react for a moment and then ordered the palace maids to do it.
Ruan Jun missed the chance to eat the Sushan, but she was a little thirsty on the way here, so she held the teacup and listened to the conversation between Concubine Xian and the Emperor.
Concubine Xian placed the tea in front of the emperor with her own hands, "Everything is fine, Her Majesty the Queen Mother. She was just very worried when she heard about the Second Prince's situation, so she allowed me to return to the palace."
Yan Shiyu took a sip of tea and said calmly: "You have worked hard these four years. I should compensate you well."
When Concubine Xian heard this, her eyes were slightly moist. "It is what I should do. I hope the emperor still remembers me."
As she spoke, tears were about to fall from the corners of her eyes. Ruan Jun didn't know whether she should stay here, and her movements were a little restrained.
When Concubine Xian lowered her head and wiped her tears with a handkerchief, she remembered that Ruan Yun was still beside her. She smiled shyly and said, "It's my fault for forgetting that my sister is still here."
"Go and bring the Second Prince to the Emperor."
Concubine Xian didn't react much before Yan Shiyu spoke, and continued, "I liked the Second Prince the moment I saw him today, but the heat is severe and the nurse said the Second Prince can't eat well. I've never given birth to a child before, so I'm really worried that I won't be able to raise him well."
This time, Yan Shiyu turned his head to look at Concubine Xian, put down the teacup, patted the back of her hand and said, "I feel relieved to let you take care of the Second Prince."
The nurse quickly brought the second prince to him. Concubine Xian took the initiative and touched his little face with her hands. "The second prince is not shy. Today, when I held him, he smiled at me."
Yan Shiyu just looked at the second prince with a normal expression, without any other reaction.
Ruan Yun, who was sitting next to him, also noticed this. The emperor's attitude towards the second prince was even worse than that towards Princess Xinsi.
While she was still in a daze, Concubine Xian suddenly turned the conversation to Ruan Yun, "Sister Ying, do you want to take a look?"
Although the mother's mistakes should not be blamed on the child, when Ruan Yun saw the Second Prince, she remembered the disgusting thing that Concubine Du wanted to use him to frame her. She smiled and said, "I dare not, let's stop."
Concubine Xian handed the second prince back to the nurse and said, "Since your sister is favored by the emperor, she will eventually get pregnant. There is no need to rush now."
If she hadn't known that Concubine Xian was not in the palace before, Ruan Yun would have almost thought that Concubine Xian also knew about the past events. She looked at the emperor with her almond-shaped eyes bent, "I am not as lucky as Concubine Xian. The emperor has never thought of handing the second prince over to me for care."
The smile on Concubine Xian's face froze for a moment when she heard that. Yan Shiyu's eyelids twitched violently and he looked at Ruan Jun with a sullen face. She was really brave and dared to say anything.
Sensing the emperor's slightly dangerous gaze, Ruan Yun stood up and said, "I'm sorry to bother you today. I'll come back another day with a gift."
I thought the emperor would stay to have lunch with Concubine Xian, but Yan Shiyu put down the teacup in his hand and said, "The government is busy, I will go back to the Purple Palace first and come to see you in the evening."
Concubine Xian was a little bit overwhelmed by the loss of face, but after hearing the emperor's next words, she became more hopeful, "I will ask the small kitchen to prepare the meal that the emperor likes tonight. The emperor must come."
Turning to look at Ruan Yun, Concubine Xian did everything perfectly. "I know you like snacks. It just so happens that there is a chef in my kitchen who is the best at making Yangzhou pastries. If you don't mind, just bring some back. It can be regarded as a meeting gift from me to you."
Ruan Yun smiled and ordered someone to take the food box from Concubine Xian's hand, but the smile did not reach her eyes, only remained on her face.
Sitting in the emperor's carriage, Ruan Yun leaned on Yan Shiyu's arms like a boneless person, "Ji Concubine has also gone to pay respects today, but I see that she still doesn't look well. If the emperor has time, he might as well go and see Ji Concubine."
Yan Shiyu looked at her sharply with his dark eyes, "Do you really think so?"
Ruan Yun got up from Yan Shiyu's arms with a somewhat innocent look, "They are all the emperor's concubines. The emperor cannot favor one over the other. Besides, Concubine Ji just had a miscarriage. If the emperor visits her more often, maybe she will recover faster."
Yan Shiyu said in a deep voice: "If I go to see her, she will be fine, so why do I need the imperial physician?"
Ruan Yun said in a sweet voice: "Your Majesty can go to see Concubine Xian, so why can't he spare the time to go to Concubine Ji's place?"
Yan Shiyu's eyes suddenly caught hers, wanting her to sound somewhat fake when she said this.
But she, who is always used to acting, said this today with great sincerity.
Everything about her cute face is genuine.
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