Chapter 125 Leaving the Palace
What's been upsetting Concubine Yu lately? She's constantly trying to show off her presence, as if trying to compete with her.
At the Ganyuan Palace, Emperor Yuan Yong felt helpless when he saw Concubine Yu had also arrived.
Although the jealous girl smiled calmly, he always felt that she was holding something back.
Concubine Yu smiled broadly, "Your Majesty is partial. When he has nothing to do, he only summoned Concubine Chen Zhaoyi to accompany him and only speak to her privately! I just happened to be with Concubine Chen Zhaoyi, so I came uninvited. I hope Your Majesty will not blame me for being tactless."
Xu Lanshan: “…”
You also know that you are not tactful?
Emperor Yuan Yong smiled and said, "How could that be? My beloved concubine is overthinking things."
After all, Concubine Yu was his favorite concubine for many years. She was always bright and beautiful, and outspoken. Emperor Yuan Yong once liked her personality very much. In addition, her father and brother were both important officials in the court, and they were also his confidants and people he could use. As long as Concubine Yu did not make any big mistakes, Emperor Yuan Yong would naturally give her some respect.
Concubine Yu giggled, covered her mouth and glared seductively: "I knew that the emperor treats me the best!"
Xu Lanshan suddenly felt that concubines like Lianpin were truly anomalies in the palace, the kind that had played a good hand badly. People like that were actually easier to deal with.
The difficult ones to deal with are people like Concubine Yu.
Isn't someone like Concubine Yu a true favorite concubine?
Her favor is different from mine. She has a background and support, while my favor is empty and can collapse at any time.
In the past, Concubine Yu watched from the sidelines and never made things difficult for me. Perhaps it was because even if I was favored at that time, I was nothing in Concubine Yu's eyes, and she simply disdained me.
Now...are you a little bit afraid?
So shouldn't she be feeling smug and proud? She's actually reached such a high position!
Xu Lanshan was basically certain in her heart that the task issued by the system required her to intercept the favorite concubine and snatch the emperor from the favorite concubine. This favorite concubine should be Concubine Yu, right?
Then she couldn't give in.
The emperor favored Concubine Yu and had to take care of the reputation of Concubine Yu's family, so she had to work hard to provide herself with food and clothing.
Anyway...she has only one way to go, which is to become spoiled by the favor she receives, so she might as well be more unscrupulous.
Anyway, he seemed quite indulgent and tolerant towards her...
Xu Lanshan's eyes were filled with accusation, and she turned to Emperor Yuan Yong with her beautiful, watery eyes. Had he sent for her specifically to come here? Could it be that she was just there to watch him flirt with his favorite concubine? She didn't dare argue with Concubine Yu, but she felt sad too!
Emperor Yuan Yong rarely saw this kind of look and expression on her face, and he actually felt a little guilty.
It's really weird!
Originally, he hadn't planned to meet Concubine Yu today. Concubine Yu's behavior was somewhat deliberate. In the past, it would have been fine. As long as the concubines' little tricks and schemes to win favor weren't excessive, Emperor Yuan Yong wouldn't have minded. After all, it would be strange for a woman not to compete for favor.
But Lan'er is different. She is alone and can only rely on herself.
If Concubine Yu bullies her silently today and she remains indifferent, it will not only be Concubine Yu who bullies her next time.
How could you bear to do this to such a lively and bright woman?
Emperor Yuanyong thought of this and said to Concubine Yu, "Alright, my beloved concubine, please leave. Concubine Chen will stay. I have something to ask Concubine Chen."
Concubine Yu refused to listen: "Your Majesty, is there anything I cannot bear to hear? Your Majesty is so partial to Concubine Chen Zhaoyi. It's not just me who is dissatisfied. I'm afraid all the sisters in the harem will be jealous!"
Emperor Yuan Yong's face darkened slightly: "Concubine Yu!"
What he hated most was being threatened. Yu Fei's words seemed like a coquettish joke, but in fact they were full of threats.
What? He favored Concubine Chen Zhaoyi a little, and that made the concubines unhappy? Since they were unhappy, how could they take revenge on Concubine Chen Zhaoyi?
What a courage!
Concubine Yu was very clever. As soon as Emperor Yuan Yong's expression changed, she immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing and had stepped on the emperor's bottom line. She quickly suppressed her joking expression, knelt respectfully, and lowered her eyes: "I was just joking with Concubine Chen Zhaoyi. Your Majesty, please forgive me! The Empress Dowager values Sister Zhaoyi very much, and naturally, I and others do the same. In our daily conversations, it is inevitable that some words or two are not quite appropriate, but I and others have absolutely no inappropriate thoughts!"
Xu Lanshan smiled softly: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yu is right."
Emperor Yuan Yong's expression softened. "Alright, from now on, be tactful when making jokes. In the harem, be especially careful not to let your mouth cause trouble."
"Yes, I will remember the emperor's teachings."
"Well, step back."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
This time, Concubine Yu no longer dared to take advantage of her favor and act coquettishly. She knelt down respectfully and did not even dare to raise her eyes, and retreated obediently.
As soon as she left, Xu Lanshan came forward with sparkling eyes, hugged Emperor Yuan Yong from behind, and said, "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Yuan Yong's lips curled up slightly, feeling somewhat helpless. Without turning back, he gently stroked her hand: "Satisfied? Hmm?"
"Yes!" Xu Lanshan nodded vigorously, her eyes curved with joy and shyness: "Your Majesty, I am so happy right now! I was really scared just now. I was afraid that Your Majesty would let me go. I have nothing but Your Majesty."
Emperor Yuan Yong chuckled: "Didn't I tell you? I will protect you!"
"Yes, I understand. From now on, I will keep my heart at ease. Your Majesty, do you want to grind ink? I will come right away!"
Emperor Yuan Yong was at a loss for words: "Is this why I always summon you? Go change your clothes. Didn't you say you wanted to leave the palace?"
Xu Lanshan was immediately pleasantly surprised: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
This was such a big surprise! She hadn't expected happiness to come so quickly. Fortunately, Concubine Yu was taken away, otherwise, she wouldn't have known what she had lost.
Xu Lanshan quickly changed into clothes. They were not maidservant's clothes, but a half-new bamboo green scholar's robe. She also asked the hairdressing maid of Ganyuan Palace to quickly change and tie up her hair. She looked bright and handsome, just like a gentle and fair-skinned little scholar.
The hairdressing nanny applied a thin layer of powder on her and put on makeup again, which concealed five or six points of her extraordinary appearance, making her look outstanding yet not conspicuous.
When Xu Lanshan changed her clothes and came out happily, Emperor Yuan Yong had also changed his disguise.
Seeing his beloved concubine dressed like this was quite refreshing. Emperor Yuan Yong pinched Xu Lanshan's face and said with a smile: "Lan'er, you have a unique charm in this outfit!"
Although it was still clear that she was a woman upon closer inspection, her expression was so natural and calm, without any sign of awkwardness or discomfort. Even if someone had any suspicions, they would not dare to judge easily.
Xu Lanshan's eyes were full of smiles, and she was in a good mood. She approached Emperor Yuan Yong and whispered, "If Your Majesty likes it, I don't mind serving Your Majesty in this outfit..."
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