Chapter 159: Concubine Lian's Shame and Anger
Although Emperor Yuan Yong did not agree to this matter, Concubine Lian finally returned to Yuming Palace.
For her, the goal was achieved.
The concubines were both surprised and not surprised that Concubine Lian returned to Yuming Palace, but they felt more sad.
Mo Jieyu even went to Lianyi Palace specifically for this matter. She sighed and lamented in front of Xu Lanshan, and talked a lot about all sorts of things.
"… Concubine Lian is so lucky! If it were any other concubine, how would they have the chance to return to the harem? But Concubine Lian can! Just wait and see. On New Year's Eve, she will say a few sweet words to the Emperor, and with the Empress Dowager interceding for her, how can the Emperor not give the Empress Dowager some face? I'm afraid she might even be able to be reinstated as a concubine! This is truly unique in the palace!"
Mo Jieyu spoke and sighed, then looked at Xu Lanshan and smiled, sighing with envy: "Of course, if we talk about uniqueness, then Concubine Chen is also unique. The favor of Concubine Gui is something that others can't envy! Concubine Gui is really blessed!"
Xu Lanshan listened calmly, "The Emperor has his own reasons for what he does. As concubines, we only need to serve him well and make him happy. We do whatever he needs us to do, and that's all. Speaking of which, I and Concubine Mo are the same. We both serve the Emperor, so Concubine Mo should not belittle herself! As long as Concubine Mo works hard to improve herself, the Emperor will see it sooner or later!"
Xu Lanshan thought to herself, look at how generous I am! You came to me to sow discord and stir up trouble, but I comforted you, encouraged you, and gave you chicken soup to urge you to make progress!
In fact, Mo Jieyu was feeling very aggrieved and upset. She ran to Xu Lanshan to complain, not just to listen to Xu Lanshan's nonsense!
What hard work and progress did the emperor see? What could the emperor see? He couldn't see the hard work and progress, nor could he see my feelings for him. He was completely seduced by Xu Lanshan, the shameless vixen!
If it were in the past, Concubine Mo would certainly have said some sarcastic remarks, but now, Xu Lanshan is the noble concubine of Chen, and her status is much higher than hers!
It was so high that Concubine Mo not only didn't dare to mock him openly, but also didn't dare to show her displeasure. She could only smile and perfunctorily say: "Your Highness, what you said is absolutely right..."
Xu Lanshan felt amused and a little unhappy, but she also knew that there was nothing that could be done about it. Concubine Lian was the Empress Dowager's niece, and unless she committed a serious crime, she would not be completely finished.
Everyone has to keep their unhappiness to themselves, even the emperor!
Mo Jieyu is stirring things up, and she still expects me to deal with her? What a joke!
If Xu Lanshan was so stupid, would she be where she is today?
After a while, Mo Jieyu felt bored and went back.
After Concubine Lian returned to Yuming Palace, Emperor Yuan Yong did not enter the harem for four consecutive days. After finishing his work that day, he wanted to go see Xu Lanshan, so he went.
Unexpectedly, he met Concubine Lian on the way.
"Your concubine pays her respects to the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" Concubine Lian rarely showed such a submissive and gentle side, and Emperor Yuan Yong couldn't help but look at her.
Only then did I realize that her attire today was different. She used to love flashy, flamboyant attire, but today she was wearing a simple, lilac-colored palace dress embroidered with magnolia flowers, without too many elaborate decorations. Her hair was simply tied up, and she wore a jade hairpin, a pearl hairpin, and two small velvet flowers.
Emperor Yuan Yong frowned slightly. Lianpin's outfit looked awkward no matter how he looked at it. It was obvious that she imitated Lan'er, which subconsciously made him even more disgusted.
"What are you doing here?"
The gentle smile Lianpin had deliberately put on froze, almost giving way! The Emperor...why did he speak like that? Didn't he like women like this? I was willing to change for him, so why did he turn a blind eye?
He...he didn't even call out, so does that mean I have to keep squatting like this and saluting?
This method was used by concubines in the harem to make things difficult for concubines of lower ranks, but the emperor used it on her!
He...how much he hates her!
In fact, Concubine Lian really wronged Emperor Yuan Yong.
What kind of status did Emperor Yuan Yong hold? If he really disliked a concubine, would he have resorted to such "tricks"? Absolutely not!
He was so confused by Lianpin's outfit that he forgot to call out.
Lianpin misunderstood and felt a surge of resentment. Without waiting for him to call out, she stood up and sneered, "I was just passing by. I don't know if I've offended the Emperor!"
Emperor Yuan Yong frowned, his tone cold, and he glanced at Concubine Lian, too lazy to say anything else - what was there to say to her? Arguing with her was considered a compliment to her!
Emperor Yuan Yong put his hands behind his back and started walking away. Concubine Lian's face changed, but she hurriedly chased after him: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"
Emperor Yuan Yong looked at him coldly and asked, "Is there anything else?"
Lianpin was extremely sad, tears welling up in her eyes, and she was extremely unwilling to accept the situation: "Does the Emperor really dislike me so much? No matter what I do, the Emperor still can't see me?"
Emperor Yuan Yong sneered: "What does it have to do with me if you change your appearance? Do I have to like you?"
Lianpin could no longer bear this and ran away crying with her face covered. Chunqi and Xima didn't care about anything else and hurriedly ran after her.
Emperor Yuan Yong sneered and left. His good mood was ruined by her. It was really bad luck. If he had known earlier, he would not have let her out and let her accompany the empress dowager!
Concubine Lian ran back to Yuming Palace crying all the way, smashing things to vent her anger, crying as she did so. When Madam Xi and Chunqi rushed back, the floor was already in a mess.
"Your Majesty, please don't! Be careful not to hurt your hand!" Nanny Xi rushed forward and rescued a colorful flower vase from Concubine Lian's hands. She carefully handed the vase to Chunqi and gently persuaded her, "Your Majesty, don't be sad. As the saying goes, a three-foot-thick ice doesn't form overnight, and it's also said that sincerity can move mountains and break rocks. Let's take it slow, take it slow. One day, the Emperor will see your sincerity..."
"But I can't wait any longer! Reality simply won't allow me to wait any longer! That bitch Xu Lanshan, she's actually a noble concubine, she's actually a noble concubine! She's actually overpowering me! How embarrassing for me! Will I have to bow to her when I see her in the future?"
Lianpin burst into tears. This was more painful than killing her! Just thinking about it was unbearable!
Nanny Xi sighed inwardly, feeling immense sympathy and pity. She was unwilling to accept and see this happen, but even the Empress Dowager could do nothing about the Emperor's likes and dislikes, let alone others.
In the past, Madam Xi had disdained Xu Lanshan, thinking that even if she was favored, she was just a plaything, a flash in the pan. When the Emperor's novelty wore off, she would be the biggest joke in the palace! The most pitiful woman!
But who would have thought... before the emperor's excitement wore off, she would be promoted step by step!
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