Chapter 122 Huama is old
Nian Shilan's words just now, "You will be punished to serve the emperor tonight," were already inappropriate. In her heart, whether she agreed or refuted, the suspicious emperor might notice that something was wrong.
And what about alcohol? Can a pregnant woman drink alcohol?
This time, Zhen Huan sat behind Concubine Duan. Since she was close to her, she could naturally hear what Concubine Hua Gui was thinking.
She wanted to help, but at this moment, the Emperor was toasting Concubine Hua, and no one could interrupt.
People who knew the situation were worried for Nian Shilan.
Those who were not aware of the situation all looked over.
Nian Shilan said shyly, "Yes, Your Majesty."
She raised her hand to cover it, then turned the wine glass back to the emperor to show him that she had finished drinking.
She could drink tea and wine, and she could also eat the ice cups and crab roe cakes from the kitchen that were delivered to Yinfeng Hall every day.
As everyone knows, Nian Shilan loves children very much. If she were pregnant, she would never do such a rash thing.
So not to mention the emperor, even other concubines who already had children did not expect her to be pregnant.
The emperor was still waiting for her thoughts.
[The Imperial Concubine is second only to the Empress and is the real head of the imperial concubines. Your Majesty has emphasized this. Is he telling me that all the women in the harem, except the Empress, must serve me wholeheartedly?]
[So, starting from tomorrow, I can let that vicious woman, Concubine Duan, kneel in my palace and learn the rules? ]
Emperor: “…” That’s not necessary.
Concubine Duan lowered her head and coughed twice: It may not be impossible.
[A concubine of a higher rank is more powerful than a concubine. If she refuses, it will be against the palace rules. I can punish her openly.]
[If she nods, and something happens to her body, it will be her own fault, not my fault.]
There was singing and dancing in the palace, but the empress looked away and drank happily:
There is more to the Yu Kitchen than just crab roe pastries, and the emperor's words are more than just "I'll go to your place tonight." Concubine Hua Gui was able to absorb and apply what she had learned to other situations, which was very rewarding.
He is still teachable.
She looked carefully and didn't notice anything about Concubine Duan's thoughts, so the Emperor shouldn't suspect anything.
[I am the most beautiful among the eight banners and the most favored among the six palaces. What can those little bastards compare with me? ]
An Lingrong was afraid that Concubine Hua Gui had drunk too much, so she stood up to divert the emperor's attention. She raised her cup with both hands:
"Today is the Qixi Festival. I wish the Emperor and Empress a long and happy life."
May you have good health and longevity, that's all.
The long-lasting love with the Emperor sounds more like a curse than a blessing.
The queen picked up the wine glass, and the wine only slightly wet her lips, then she immediately put the glass down: she didn't want to accept such an unlucky blessing.
After seeing that Sun Miaoqing was imprisoned, Concubine Qi found that these newcomers were quite favored. Now that An Lingrong stood up, she couldn't help but say a few sarcastic words.
"Oh, An Changzai is so precious. We, as sisters, have forgotten about it."
[You are old enough to be a mother, and you still have the nerve to call yourself a sister? ]
[Regardless of age, your son should call her sister.]
【You are too old! 】
The emperor always felt that her words "shameless old woman" were directed at himself as well, so he transferred his dissatisfaction to Concubine Qi.
"I see the grapes on your table are tribute, why don't you give them to me?"
Concubine Qi did not hide her surprise, "Yes."
[A Husky is a Husky. It has no eyesight at all and can't even understand bad words. Or~what is it? 】
Concubine Qi was about to serve it herself, but when she looked up, she saw that the emperor also had some on his table, "Your Majesty, you have some too, why do you want mine?"
[I see that you don't care about eating. You might as well give it to me, otherwise it will be wasted.]
Concubine Duan couldn't help but glance at Nian Shilan: what the emperor said was exactly the same as what she thought.
She even imitated the tone of voice.
Now, is the development of all this really as she knew?
The Queen glanced at Concubine Duan out of the corner of her eye and continued to look straight ahead at the singing and dancing.
An Lingrong had often heard Concubine Hua Gui say that Concubine Qi Erha liked to attack indiscriminately, and fearing that she might speak without restraint and bring trouble to Concubine Gui, she immediately toasted her as well.
"I am a humble concubine, and I hope that Madam Concubine Qi will give me more advice on everything. I would also like to offer a toast to Madam Concubine Qi."
The fourth prince, who was standing behind the crowd, reminded him quietly, "Third brother, Concubine Qi seems to have said something wrong, which made the emperor unhappy. Do you want to toast the emperor as well?"
The Third Prince realized it later. He looked between the Emperor and Concubine Qi, then stood up.
"Your Majesty, I, your son, would like to offer you a toast as well."
[Is it too awkward to call you Emperor Amadou? 】
【Call the Four Masters! 】
Third Prince?
The four great masters?
Concubine Duan was still unable to comprehend the profound meaning of these four great masters, but the others who could hear it almost couldn't control their expressions.
This, this, this... Could it be that Concubine Qi had an affair with another prince more than ten years ago?
Who is it?
The emperor held the wine glass tightly: I actually raised someone else's son for so many years?
The red string on the hat glowed bright green. The Queen looked at Concubine Qi:
I never expected it, I never expected that the person who hid the most was actually Li Jingyan, who couldn't hide anything on weekdays.
Sure enough, great wisdom appears foolish.
She is truly wise but appears foolish.
Zhen Huan originally planned to go out of the palace to bring Huanbi and Prince Guo together. Upon hearing this, she sat down. Shen Meizhuang, who was on her right, tugged at her sleeve as she was farther away and could not hear clearly. Zhen Huan blinked repeatedly to confirm her intention and she took a breath of cool air.
It really proved what the emperor said: How many surprises are there in the harem that I don’t know about?
The Royal Concubine is truly a treasure!
Concubine Qi could vaguely sense some gazes, but she thought that they were people who were jealous of her for having a good son.
While her good son was giving his blessing, the emperor had already thought of countless ways to execute her and her son silently.
[She coveted the emperor's concubines, flirted with the nobles who had just entered the palace, did not study hard, but composed music for her stepmother, and even pulled her aside in public and said, "I have you in my heart, the emperor is old."]
Nian Shilan is used to parroting, "Father Emperor, did you hear that? Your son also thinks you are old!"
It was the first time that Concubine Duan heard her imitate someone else's speech, and she couldn't help but "Ahem... Ahem..."
For the first time in her life, she was thankful for her poor health, otherwise it would have aroused suspicion.
Zhen Huan choked on the wine and finally took the opportunity to cough twice.
The Queen has recalled the past so many times in the past year that she has lost all feelings and can only think about her poor son.
Jianqiu felt a force gripping her arm, she looked down and saw it was the Empress's hand: What happened?
The green turns naturally black as it deepens.
The emperor's face darkened, and he thought: There's no need to wait any longer.
After the banquet tonight, let the people from the Sticky Pole Department tie these two idiots to stones and throw them into the water to put an end to it once and for all.
The melodious music became a little noisy, and the dancing figures became confusing.
Those who could hear Concubine Hua Gui's thoughts wanted to stop the singing and dancing.
But no one dared.
They listened attentively.
The emperor looked at the third prince from a distance, bit the cup, and drank the wine.