Chapter 17: Tricking Concubine Lian
Xu Lanshan and Song Ronghua arrived at Fengwu Palace one after another. Concubine Bai, Concubine Jiang, Concubine Fang, and Concubine Deng had already arrived.
When Xu Lanshan walked in, countless eyes fell on her again.
This time, in addition to contempt, these gazes also contained a bit of scrutiny and jealousy.
Xu Lanshan greeted them politely and could almost guess what they were thinking, which was nothing more than "What on earth does the emperor like about her? What's so good about her!" and so on.
Troublemaker Consort Deng started joking again, lifting her handkerchief to cover her mouth with a mock smile, saying, "Sister Song and Sister Xu arrived right after each other. Didn't they bump into each other on the way? Why didn't they travel together? We're all sisters, and it would be great to have someone to talk to!"
The others couldn't help but laugh.
It's tacitly understood.
Song Ronghua was filled with hatred, but he also didn't like being ridiculed. Without even looking at Xu Lanshan, he said coldly, "I always like to walk alone, and I'm not used to traveling with others! Concubine Deng is so thoughtful, why don't you take a detour to pick up Concubine Xu tomorrow? I'm sure Concubine Xu will be very happy!"
Concubine Deng had originally intended to tease her, but she had unexpectedly turned the tables on her. Her eyes darkened slightly as she sneered, "How is this the same? Sister Xu is from Sister Song's side, and she's been with her a lot in the past. It's rather cold and heartless of her to say this. I wonder if Sister Xu will be hurt!"
Xu Lanshan clenched her fist and cursed Concubine Deng inwardly for being a troublemaker!
Everything is blamed on her.
It seems that serving the emperor in bed last night stimulated her and even them!
What will happen in the future? There is no other way, I can only fight for favor with all my strength and strive to upgrade as soon as possible, hoping that this rubbish system will make things easier for me.
Several people looked at Xu Lanshan when they heard this.
Xu Lanshan sat upright with her eyes lowered, her long bangs almost covering her eyebrows and eyes, and she didn't say a word.
Since Concubine Deng didn't ask her to answer, she might as well be lazy.
Seeing that Xu Lanshan didn't buy Concubine Deng's account, Song Ronghua felt somewhat happy and glanced at Concubine Deng.
Concubine Deng was secretly annoyed. She had to provoke Xu Lanshan! Even if she had served him twice, so what? Wasn't she still just a small concubine? How dare she not give her face!
"Why isn't Sister Xu talking?"
Xu Lanshan cursed "troublemaker" several times in her heart, twisted the handkerchief in her hand lightly as if feeling uneasy, and whispered, "My younger sister is not good at speaking, and I'm afraid of upsetting my sisters, so it's better not to say anything."
Song Ronghua sneered, "Ha!"
If it weren't for what happened on the road just now, she would have really believed Xu Lanshan's nonsense!
After she said this, Concubine Deng didn't know what to say. She smiled and said, "So Sister Xu is really considerate. No wonder the Emperor likes her and dotes on her so much now!"
These words really made Xu Lanshan hate him. For a moment, even the most honest noble lady Bai looked at her with a bit of resentment.
Xu Lanshan: "...Sister, you're joking."
Song Ronghua: "Ha!"
When Concubine Shu and Concubine Rou came together, everyone stopped talking and hurriedly stood up to greet them.
Concubine Rou smiled gently, "What were you sisters talking about just now? It's so lively!"
Both Noble Lady Deng and Concubine Rou were selected into the palace three years ago. She considered herself the most beautiful and intelligent among the same group. However, she was only a Noble Lady of the fourth rank while Concubine Rou was already a Concubine of the second rank. Therefore, she had never gotten along well with Concubine Rou.
When Concubine Rou asked her a question, she lowered her eyes and did not respond.
Lady Bai had no choice but to smile and say, "We were talking about Song Ronghua and Sister Xu... uh..."
As soon as these words were spoken, Noble Lady Bai realized that she had spoken out of turn. She blushed in embarrassment and lowered her head.
Xu Lanshan was also speechless, thinking that this noble Bai seemed to be really honest! What nonsense was he talking about!
Concubine Rou looked at Xu Lanshan and smiled: "Sister Xu served the emperor in bed again yesterday, which shows that the emperor really likes her very much."
Xu Lanshan could only quickly smile and reply: "No, I don't deserve it..."
Concubine Shu smiled without saying anything, picked up the teacup and slowly drank the tea, not taking the quarrel between these low-ranking noobs seriously at all.
Soon, Concubine Lin and Concubine Yu also arrived.
As expected, Concubine Lian was the last to arrive.
As usual, when he passed by Xu Lanshan, that "humph!" and the poisonous and resentful look in his eyes would probably scare her to the point of falling off the stool if she was timid.
Xu Lanshan was astonished. So when had she offended her? Could she be reincarnated? Had she offended her in a previous life?
The queen took her seat and the concubines paid their respects.
The Queen was dignified and virtuous, and treated all the concubines equally. Because Xu Lanshan was the most popular and the Emperor's favorite recently, the Queen was particularly kind to her and gave her a few special instructions with a smile.
Xu Lanshan answered honestly in the face of a crowd of looks with different meanings, Alexander.
There was nothing to do today, and soon the queen ordered everyone to go back.
Xu Lanshan didn't hurry away today, so everyone, including the queen, couldn't help but look at her with some surprise.
Concubine Yu and others had their eyes shining brightly, waiting to watch the show with great interest.
Although everyone was puzzled and didn't understand why Concubine Lian hated Xu Lanshan so much, this was one of the most confusing things Concubine Lian had done, so everyone didn't find it too strange.
Xu Lanshan thinks it’s good to have more people paying attention to her.
As soon as they left Fengwu Palace, Xu Lanshan took the initiative to call out to Concubine Lian: "Madam Lian!"
The concubines who were about to leave could not help but stop and look over: Wow! The sun is rising from the west?
Xu Lanshan stepped forward and knelt deeply before Concubine Lian. "I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Concubine Lian. Yesterday, I dared not to return Her Majesty the Concubine Lian's summons because I was busy. I hope Her Majesty the Concubine Lian will forgive me. I wonder what Her Majesty the Concubine Lian wanted me to do yesterday? Please enlighten me."
Concubine Lian's expression suddenly turned very ugly. She thought this little bitch had tricked her.
Could it be the same thing if she asked people to go to Yuming Palace for questioning and then ask them here?
Xu Lanshan was not afraid of Concubine Lian's gloomy and murderous gaze. Instead, she looked up at her with a clear and calm look, and even a slight smile rose at the corner of her lips. "If Concubine Lian has no other instructions, then I will take my leave first."
In Lian Fei's eyes, Xu Lanshan's expression and smile were blatant provocations.
This bitch, first she played tricks on me, and now she dares to provoke me in front of me!
Concubine Lian's blood rushed to her head, and she acted faster than she intended. She raised her hand and slapped Xu Lanshan in the face, cursing, "Bitch, how dare you challenge me!"
Xu Lanshan took the blow head-on and fell to the ground. She knelt hastily, sobbing with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty Lian Fei, please forgive me! What are you talking about? How dare I challenge you!"
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