Chapter 41 Song Ronghua shows goodwill
Concubine Lian, whose expression was already very unpleasant, glared at Xu Lanshan fiercely and sneered sarcastically, "Beauty? Ha! Sister Shufei, not everyone can be called a beauty! I think that the emperor is tired of eating delicacies from land and sea, and occasionally trying porridge and side dishes is a bit refreshing."
Xu Lanshan still kept a low profile and deliberately concealed her face in front of them, so Lian Fei's sarcastic words were not entirely unfair to her.
Xu Lanshan was quite happy. She hoped that what Lian Fei said was true, which meant that she had covered it up successfully.
Seeing that Xu Lanshan didn't dare to contradict her, Concubine Lian was pleased and snorted, "Fox charmer!"
Xu Lanshan raised her eyebrows slightly: Can a simple dish like porridge be a foxy woman? She didn't know she was so capable!
With Concubine Lian's intelligence, if she didn't have the support of the Empress Dowager, she would have been unable to move forward.
But how long can she continue to thrive with only the support of the Queen Mother?
Xu Lanshan remained silent, clearly intimidated by Concubine Lian. Everyone felt a sense of regret that they couldn't enjoy the show, but also a sense of gloating: Even if Xu Xiuyi was favored, so what? Was she more than just a concubine? Once the Emperor's novelty wore off, what would she be?
Thinking of this, even the jealousy in my heart subsided a little.
Soon they dispersed. When Xu Lanshan was halfway there, Song Ronghua suddenly caught up with her and called out, "Xu Xiuyi!"
Xu Lanshan was a little surprised when Song Ronghua called out the three words "Xu Xiuyi" calmly.
You have to know that Song Ronghua hates her as much as Concubine Lian.
"Sister Ronghua called me for something?"
Song Ronghua clenched her palms and said, "I do have something to ask you. Please walk with me in the imperial garden."
"yes."
Xu Lanshan couldn't refuse, so she just let her go.
By the Taiye Lake, Song Ronghua looked at Xu Lanshan and said awkwardly, "Xu Xiuyi, whether you admit it or not, you are someone I left behind. Without me, you wouldn't be where you are today! How about we just write off everything that happened before?"
Xu Lanshan did not comment on this and did not think it meant anything.
In the palace, talking about favors is the most useless thing.
When she was first conferred the title of Consort, how many people mocked and ridiculed her, and how many still did now? Wasn't it because she was favored?
"Rong Hua is right, so what does Rong Hua want to say?"
Song Ronghua found it difficult to speak. After all, she couldn't bring herself to ask for help from her former servant.
When Su Ying heard Xu Lanshan personally say that the past was forgotten, she immediately felt relieved, as if the huge stone pressing on her heart had finally been removed.
So she took the initiative to take over the topic: "Xu Xiuyi and Ronghua have a bond that no one else can match. Supporting each other and advancing and retreating together in the future would be a kind of help and support for each other, wouldn't that be great? Why don't Xu Xiuyi say a few good words for Ronghua in front of the emperor? If Xiuyi encounters any difficulties in the future, Ronghua will certainly not stand idly by!"
Now that Su Ying had spoken out, Song Ronghua no longer hesitated and said calmly, "As the saying goes, no flower lasts forever. There's always a shortage of young and beautiful faces in the palace. Xu Xiuyi isn't so naive as to think she can remain in favor forever, is she?"
Xu Lanshan frowned slightly, as if frightened by these words, and looked at Song Ronghua.
Song Ronghua finally felt relieved and smiled, "We are all family. Forming an alliance and helping each other will benefit everyone. It also gives us a way out. What do you think?"
Xu Lanshan was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Ronghua's suggestion is excellent, but—I am a humble person with little influence. How can I dare to speak carelessly in front of the Emperor? What if I cause the Emperor to be displeased? Ronghua, do you have any other good ideas?"
Alliance? Xu Lanshan wondered if Song Ronghua had gone mad, or perhaps she'd been fooled into listening to some random idea someone had instigated. Even though they were once master and servant, they had also had a grudge against each other. How could they possibly form an alliance?
Besides, she had portrayed herself before the Emperor as a devoted woman who admired and loved him to the core, but then she turned around and pushed Song Ronghua onto him. Who could guarantee he wouldn't think twice? This could be considered "magnanimity" or forming a clique. If it was the latter, she'd be in big trouble. How crazy could Xu Lanshan be to do such a thing?
Besides, this person is Song Ronghua.
Song Ronghua didn't expect Xu Lanshan to dare to reject him, and was stunned for a moment.
It's not her fault. In her opinion, she knows Xu Lanshan's temper very well, and she is her old master. If she asks, how dare she refuse?
But she refused!
Song Ronghua thought to himself, in a daze, it seems that he still doesn't understand Xu Lanshan that well. So, was his previous view wrong? No wonder... otherwise, he wouldn't have given her the chance to climb into his bed!
How ridiculous! She used to be a slave girl who was like a quail. She didn't even dare to raise her head in front of me and her voice trembled when she spoke. Now she dares to refuse my request in person!
In addition to feeling emotional, Song Ronghua was more angry.
"Are you rejecting me?"
"I dare not, I just know myself..."
"you!"
These words sounded as if they were mocking Song Ronghua for having no self-awareness. Song Ronghua suddenly felt his face burning and his anger was even more intense.
In anger, Song Ronghua raised her hand and hit Xu Lanshan in the face, just like when Xu Lanshan was her maid.
However, this slap did not land on Xu Lanshan's face as usual. Xu Lanshan grasped her wrist and said calmly, "If I have done anything wrong, Ronghua can report it to Her Majesty the Queen and ask Her Majesty to teach me. Why would Ronghua resort to violence?"
"You!" Song Ronghua was so angry that she felt dizzy. She pulled back her hand in frustration and sneered, "Xu Lanshan, I didn't expect you to be the dog that bites without barking! I was wrong about you! You're so sharp-tongued, I want to see how long you can keep your complacency!"
Yuchan suddenly screamed "Ah!" and bumped into Song Ronghua involuntarily, scaring both Xu Lanshan and Song Ronghua.
Without a second thought, Song Ronghua slapped Yuchan in the face and cursed, "Who are you, you lowly slave? How dare you bump into me? What are you thinking? Kneel down before me!"
Yuchan was so panicked that she almost cried, "I dare not, I didn't! Yes, yes——"
She wanted to say that Su Ying pushed her when she wasn't paying attention, but before she could say anything, Su Ying said arrogantly, "What is it? You still dare to quibble. I don't know where you get the courage from!"
Song Ronghua sneered: "What? You want to vent your master's anger? Then let's see if you are worthy! You lowly thing really has a black heart. Kneel down!"
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