Chapter 90 Digging a Hole to Bury Yourself
What Nian Shilan said just now should have been said by Cao Qinmo.
She stole someone else's words and tampered with them without permission.
Cao Qinmo's original words were "The emperor just said so", meaning that it was the emperor who said that it was too costly.
But Nian Shilan never mentioned the emperor, which made her seem very virtuous and good at managing the household.
The women in the harem were always narrow-minded. Sun Miaoqing was glad that she reacted quickly, otherwise she would have praised the emperor so carelessly and they would have thought that she was deliberately trying to flatter them.
She can't afford any more rivals.
Although she was reluctant, Sun Miaoqing accepted the "Emperor" in time and changed her words to praise Nian Shilan, "Empress Hua has great ambitions, and I can't even compare to her."
"Knowing that I can't catch up, I will study hard in the future."
Even if the emperor was present, Nian Shilan didn't need to be polite to anyone. She glanced at Sun Miaoqing with contempt and a sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth.
Sun Miaoqing didn't mind making the embarrassment on her face more obvious, and the look she gave the emperor was more pitiful.
The emperor has always been sympathetic to women, and he also felt that Concubine Hua was being a little too coquettish this time. With so many people around, Miao Qing had already been so submissive and flattering, but she still refused to let him go.
He knew it was because of the Nian family, and he felt that Sun Miaoqing had been wronged.
Just as she was about to speak up for Sun Miaoqing, Nian Shilan's inner voice rang out.
[Sometimes the prince is thoughtful, sometimes he is careful. Those who know you think you are the emperor's concubine, while those who don't think you are the concubine of Prince Guo.]
The emperor was just thinking about the conflict between the two of them because of the influence of their natal families. After hearing what Concubine Hua said, he instantly felt bad.
There were enough cuckolds in the harem in the previous life, could it be that this "fate" also has this idea?
Shilan has always been such a person, speaking his mind. When the dignified Concubine Hua mentioned a concubine, could he really offend her in public?
"Hurry up and taste the green of the snow-capped peaks."
The emperor raised his hand to signal, and the people who had just arrived picked up their teacups and drank tea.
Nian Shilan saw the grapes on the table and smiled inwardly:
[Cao Qinmo is quite skilled at peeling grapes. No matter who you peel them for, she won't eat them.]
【No one else will eat, I will eat. 】
She broke off one at random and peeled the grape skin with her orchid fingers.
Just as she was about to put it in her mouth, she heard the emperor say, "Concubine Hua is thoughtful."
Nian Shilan: “…”
[His Huanhuan Miaomiao is here, doesn't he want to eat it? ]
"Your Majesty~"
Nian Shilan happily fed the grapes to the emperor.
Concubine Qi looked at this love between the man and the concubine with envy, and noblewoman Fucha felt jealous.
Sun Miaoqing cursed secretly: Bastard!
You are all thousand-year-old foxes, what are you playing at Liao Zhai here?
You are lucky to be reborn as Concubine Hua. Unfortunately, Shilan is young and the emperor will never be sincere to you. Why do you have to show your love in public?
It doesn't make people feel disgusted when they see it.
Zhen Huan was choked by the tea because she heard Nian Shilan say:
[If you eat grapes after drinking Xue Ding Han Cui, you will definitely have diarrhea tonight. 】
She managed to hold it back and only coughed twice very quietly.
"This tea is really good." Concubine Qi put down the teacup.
"The fragrance of tea is refreshing and refreshing. Master Seventeen is really thoughtful."
Fu Cha Guiren pressed the corner of her lips with a handkerchief, "I heard that when the emperor first met Wan Changzai, he was afraid that Wan Changzai would be unfamiliar, so he pretended to be the Seventeenth Master and played the flute and the qin with Wan Changzai. This is how the emperor and Wan Changzai came to be together. Such a thoughtfulness makes people jealous."
The tea lid covered the corner of Sun Miaoqing's mouth. It was not that she wanted to alienate the emperor and Zhen Huan, but she really needed this favor to ascend to the throne.
Zhen Huan, if you want to blame someone, just blame your role as the heroine for being too strong.
If you don't work hard enough, the halo will immediately pull everything back.
Tangquan Palace is the best example.
"So, the Seventeenth Master has become the matchmaker between the Emperor and Concubine Wan?" Concubine Qi had just heard the rumor and responded casually.
When Zhen Huan heard this, she felt: Oh no, this weapon is aimed at me.
Fortunately!
Fortunately, I informed Sister Mei in advance, listened to her advice, and took precautions early.
"I heard that the Seventeenth Master is a very romantic man, and many daughters of officials in the capital are infatuated with him and seek to be close to him day and night."
Sun Miaoqing deliberately added, "Mr. Fucha is very sensible."
"Sister Wan grew up in the capital, so I'm sure you've heard of the fame of Master Seventeen among the nobles, right?"
The two of them sang in unison, and the emperor's face darkened visibly.
[That bitch Zhen Huan deserved it, and her death is not a pity. But I really don’t understand. It was the fourth master himself who pretended to be a prince, so why is he so jealous now? ]
【If you are suspicious of this and that all day long, no wonder you have a short life.】
Zhen Huan only regretted not being able to respond in public: Your Majesty! Absolutely!!!
Nian Shilan doesn't like Zhen Huan, but she hates Sun Miaoqing's cleverness even more.
She lowered her head and wiped the grape juice off her hands, saying nonchalantly:
"Sister Gong's family is in Suzhou. I guess she took a boat to the capital two months before the palace election last year, right?"
Sun Miaoqing didn't know why Nian Shilan suddenly asked this question, so she answered truthfully, "Madam Hua, the imperial palace selection is more important than life, and I dare not neglect it. I came to the capital at the beginning of last year."
This statement can be considered as praising the emperor highly.
Nian Shilan curled her lips and raised her head and said, "No wonder."
No wonder?
Sun Miaoqing didn't understand, she even looked at Concubine Qi for help, but how would Concubine Qi know?
Concubine Qi could only ask for her, "What does Concubine Hua mean by this?"
Nian Shilan stopped wiping her hands and said with a fake smile: "If I didn't feel the same way, how would I know that she was so infatuated with me?"
Zhen Huan took the opportunity to take a look at Nian Shilan: she is capable of managing household affairs, riding a horse and hunting, and can see through the evil schemes of villains at a glance.
He obviously hated himself, but he couldn't stand this kind of murky and secret struggle.
She has a charming appearance and a flamboyant and straightforward personality.
Not to mention the emperor.
How many men in the world would not love Empress Hua, who is like this?
Zhen Huan was a little anxious just now, but now she is not anxious anymore. She has a smile on her face and says: No wonder Sister Mei likes Concubine Hua.
The emperor's current mood is completely different from Zhen Huan's.
The emperor had long been unhappy that his woman was praising other men in front of him. Now that Concubine Hua had spoken out clearly, he was embarrassed and his unhappiness was written on his face.
Nian Shilan didn't care about the emperor's expression. She continued to add firewood to the fire.
"You need to be close to me day and night? This is not something a lady from a noble family can say."
Sun Miaoqing explained in panic:
"After I learned about the palace selection, I was completely focused on Your Majesty. Since I came to the capital, I have only stayed in the courtyard and never left the house. I have never had any strange thoughts about other people. I hope Your Majesty will understand."
There was silence in the hall.
Nian Shilan stood up, ready to leave after finishing her business.