Chapter 208 The Silence is Deafening
"Hui Er, you followed me into the palace, it's already a grievance."
"Now, you even care so much about the concubines in the harem, how can I bear it?" The emperor held Concubine Hui's hand, his heart deeply touched.
He had countless concubines in his harem, almost all of whom were selected from the imperial concubines or daughters of court officials.
As an emperor, whether he likes it or not, he can only treat everyone equally.
To balance the harem is to balance the previous dynasty.
His only true love becomes even more precious.
Concubine Hui said seriously, "I have never thought of competing for favor with the sisters in the harem."
"I have never thought of monopolizing Your Majesty. Your Majesty belongs to the harem and everyone."
The only choice he made in his life was Concubine Hui.
Only Concubine Hui was invited by him personally.
Even though Concubine Hui has been in the palace for many years, one can now faintly see the traces of time. There are countless concubines who are younger and more beautiful than her, but no one can shake her position.
Concubine Hui had a cold personality and never begged for his favor like other concubines did.
Having no desires or requests for so many years has made him more concerned.
Now seeing Concubine Hui currying favor with the concubines for him, the emperor was deeply moved.
[A great injustice, a great injustice...]
[The emperor must be so moved that he almost cries, right?] 】
[Of course she doesn’t want to monopolize you, she only wants to monopolize the sisters in the harem…]
Before he entered the house, the queen was waiting for him outside.
When the queen saw Concubine Hui, her eyebrows drooped instantly and the smile on her face faded a little.
[Hey, what on earth did she do to make the dignified and generous queen look unhappy? 】
Lu Chaochao was very curious.
"Concubine Hui has been waiting outside the palace gate for half an hour, why didn't you let her in?" The emperor looked displeased. He and the queen treated each other with respect, and he had never seen the queen throw a temper.
"The queen was taking a nap, and I didn't inform her. Please punish me, Your Majesty." The senior palace maid knelt at her feet.
When Concubine Hui saw that the Emperor was disrespecting the Empress, her face immediately turned dark.
"I am willing to wait. I am willing to wait."
"It has nothing to do with the Queen."
As soon as she approached the queen, she quickly moved away.
It seemed as if being touched by her was extremely uncomfortable.
When the emperor saw this scene, he became even more angry.
"Wan'er, you have always been sensible and have never been jealous. Why can't you tolerate Concubine Hui now?" When the emperor walked in, Concubine Hui diligently poured tea for the empress.
A pair of bright eyes looked at her, as if the whole person came alive.
The teacup in front of the emperor was empty and he coughed dryly.
Concubine Hui seemed to have just noticed him. She with difficulty turned her gaze away from the Queen and hurriedly poured him a glass.
only……
The action was a bit perfunctory.
She didn't even notice the water splashing onto the emperor's sleeves.
"Your Majesty, this is a pastry I made myself. Please try it. It has some hawthorn in it, which makes it quite refreshing." Concubine Hui looked at her with bright eyes, which was much more enthusiastic than when she faced the emperor.
"I don't want to eat it. Please take it away, Concubine Hui." The Queen had a cold face and didn't even want to glance at it.
The emperor put the teacup down heavily, but because the prince was present, he did not say anything harsh.
"This is Hui'er's sincere kindness." The emperor was depressed and resentful when he saw that Hui Fei was trying to curry favor with her but the empress did not appreciate it.
The queen sneered and looked at the emperor as if he were an enemy.
"I don't mind this little gift. Empress Hui, please don't come to me if you don't have anything to do!"
"Look at you, how can you look like a descendant of a country? You are so petty, is this the upbringing of the Rong family?"
The emperor was really angry and put the teacup down suddenly with a loud bang.
The palace maids knelt down in fear.
When Concubine Hui saw that the Queen's eyes were red, she looked distressed and anxious.
"If the Queen doesn't want to eat, then she doesn't have to eat. Why are you forcing her to do that? You don't understand women at all! Women are not your appendages. You should respect them." She did not forget to flatter the Emperor.
emperor? ?
I always feel like what she said is implying something.
Concubine Hui looked at the Queen cautiously: "I am not like Your Majesty. I understand Your Majesty. I will never force Your Majesty. I respect all Your Majesty's choices."
Lu Chaochao suddenly shivered and got goose bumps all over his body.
The emperor also felt a little...uncomfortable.
"Forget it, Hui'er will plead for you. Let's serve the meal." The emperor pinched his brows. He still couldn't understand why the queen was so hostile to Concubine Hui.
Although he loved Concubine Hui, he gave the Queen the dignity and status she deserved, so why couldn't he tolerate her?
The queen looked unhappy and didn't want to say a word.
She looked at the emperor with sad eyes, full of helplessness.
"The eighth day of next month is your Majesty's birthday. I am going to give you a surprise."
"Your Majesty will definitely like it." Concubine Hui smiled.
The emperor felt a little jealous because Concubine Hui treated the empress better than himself. But thinking about how Concubine Hui had to compromise for him, he felt a little bit sad.
"Look how much Concubine Hui cares about you. She prepares gifts for your birthday every year."
"You caught a cold and fell ill, and she couldn't sleep at night, so she didn't even want to sleep with you."
"If you sneeze, she will eagerly make medicine for you. Her hands will be burned and blistered. There is no time to bandage the wound, and she will brave the rain to bring it to you."
"She cares more about your birthday than her own affairs. Last year, she copied Buddhist scriptures for you and her arms were so heavy that she couldn't lift them for half a month."
The prince clenched his right fist and coughed violently, interrupting his father's words.
[Oh my god! Oh my god! The Queen is moved!] 】
[He is almost convincing the Empress!] ! 】
What is he doing? He is going to die! The Queen looked up at Concubine Hui! ! Wow wow wow…】
The emperor looked towards the prince and saw that he was coughing violently and his face was red. He could not help but said, "Let the imperial physician take a look at him this afternoon. Be careful not to catch a cold."
The prince put his fist to his lips and lowered his head in response.
"Remember to ask the imperial kitchen to send duck stuffed with glutinous rice, mutton stewed with deer tendon and wine, and Luohan vegetarian dish. The Empress loves it."
She thought for a moment and added, "Your Majesty, it would be good for your health if you drink some black chicken soup these days. The weather has been cold recently, and the dampness can be eliminated, so your Majesty won't have a stomachache." She even remembered the Queen's menstrual period.
He even knew that the Queen had a stomachache!
The emperor's eyelids twitched, he didn't even know that the queen liked to eat these!
"Do you still remember what my favorite food is?" the emperor asked casually.
The cold Concubine Hui's expression was slightly dull, and she clenched her handkerchief tightly.
Just as I was about to change the subject, I heard Lu Chaochao shouting.
"The three-fresh shark fin in the palace is delicious." She became excited when she mentioned eating.
"That's what Concubine Xian likes to eat." Concubine Hui raised her eyebrows slightly.
"Crab meat soup is delicious too." Lu Chaochao continued.
"That's what Concubine Qin likes to eat..." Concubine Hui didn't even pause before she could serve it up.
The emperor gradually showed shock. Concubine Hui actually knew so much about the preferences of the concubines in the harem! !
"Hui'er is thoughtful. You have put so much thought into me." The emperor was quite moved. Concubine Hui was so aloof and indifferent to worldly people, but she spent so much time and effort on him.
Concubine Hui opened her mouth but didn't say a word.
Keep silent.
Everyone fell silent.
The silence was deafening.
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