Chapter 50: Really Risking It All
Concubine Fang, Concubine Jiang, and the others were all feeling jealous. Concubine Xu was truly bold. How could she dare? Wasn't she afraid of angering the Emperor? If she angered the Emperor, it might only lead to ridicule and mockery for others, but for her, it would be a dead end!
Who told her to have no background or support and offend Concubine Lian to death?
This is what it means to risk your life for favor!
Who can compare? Who dares to compare?
It's easy to say "give it a try", but how many people dare to do it?
She deserves to be favored, alas...
Concubine Lian was filled with hatred, her teeth itching as she sneered, "A bitch is a bitch, unworthy of the stage and shameless! She's the only one in the palace capable of such despicable and shameless tricks!"
What’s hateful is that the emperor didn’t get angry and didn’t send her to the cold palace. It’s really unfair.
The next day when they paid their respects at Fengwu Palace, the concubines felt, perhaps it was an illusion, that Concubine Xu looked radiant and even more beautiful than before.
The concubines were jealous: "After receiving the emperor's grace, it really is different..."
Concubine Lian scoffed, "Hasn't Concubine Xu had enough of being a palace maid? Yesterday was truly an eye-opener!"
Most of the concubines covered their mouths and laughed secretly while watching the show.
Xu Lanshan smiled shyly, "But the Emperor likes it. As long as it can make the Emperor happy, I think it's worth it. After all, this is originally a harmless matter. In ancient times, there were filial sons who entertained their parents with colorful clothes. What does this of mine count for?"
Empress Lian, you are really surprised by things that are not seen often!
Although Concubine Lian was not very educated, who hasn't heard the stories of the Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars?
Xu Lanshan's words made her choke, and she sneered, "You really know how to flatter yourself!"
Xu Lanshan: "I am only speaking the truth."
"snort!"
Concubine Lian's face darkened and she started to get angry again.
Concubine Yu curled her lips silently, unable to speak or hold it in. It was so embarrassing!
Concubine Deng received the signal from Concubine Lian and dared not disobey. After all, everyone in the palace knew that she had always been on good terms with Concubine Lian.
Concubine Deng could only smile and say, "A few days ago, Concubine Rou invited Sister Xu to Xia Si Palace to chat. We were all there, but why did Sister Xu say she was listless? Is she feeling unwell?"
Xu Lanshan immediately became alert.
Saying that she wasn't feeling well was a perfect excuse, but as a concubine who was wholeheartedly trying to win favor, she couldn't just agree to it lightly.
If someone is unwell, they cannot accompany the emperor to bed, and the green card will be temporarily removed by the empress. Once removed, who knows when it will be replaced?
Xu Lanshan smiled and said, "That's not the case. I just stayed up late sewing those two days, so I felt a little sleepy during the day."
Concubine Deng smiled: "I see, I didn't expect Sister Xu to be so weak!"
This person is not only annoying, but also a smearer!
Xu Lanshan certainly refused to admit that she was weak. "Not really. Thank you, Lady Deng, for your concern. I am in good health."
Concubine Yu chuckled and jokingly said, "Of course Concubine Xu is in good health. Otherwise, she would have covered such a long distance from the Taiye Lake to the Ganyuan Palace in one breath without even taking a breath. The other palace maids and eunuchs couldn't catch up with her."
Lian Fei's face turned even darker, and she glared at Xu Lanshan fiercely.
Xu Lanshan smiled faintly, lowered her eyes and said nothing.
There was a huge commotion in Ganyuan Palace that day. She was promoted twice, Concubine Song was demoted, Su Ying was sent to the laundry department, and Concubine Lian was almost severely punished as well... She had already benefited greatly, so she didn't need to care about this verbal dispute.
Otherwise, it would seem like you're taking advantage of the situation, which would be even more annoying!
Although it was already annoying for someone like her, who was born a palace maid, to be favored by the emperor, it would be better to have less of it.
When Concubine Yu mentioned what happened that day, everyone was startled. Thinking of the emperor's temper, they dared not make trouble anymore.
The queen smiled and said a few words indifferently about the sisters living in harmony, and then let everyone go.
Concubine Lian seemed to want to say something, but she held it back and didn't say anything in the end. She stood up and left first with a sneer.
Xu Lanshan hadn't left the yard for several days, so today she went to the Imperial Garden to take a walk and relax, and did not go back immediately.
Unexpectedly, he met Concubine Feng and Concubine Bai by the Taiye Lake. He felt it was impolite not to say hello, so he went forward to pay his respects.
Ever since her miscarriage, Lady Bai's complexion hadn't been good. She was alarmingly pale, with a lingering gloom between her brows, making her seem rather unhappy. Xu Lanshan had saved her in the past, and she was grateful for her kindness. She nodded and smiled at Xu Lanshan, "What a coincidence, Sister Xu!"
"It's rare to meet Sister Xu, let's sit together." Concubine Feng also smiled.
Xu Lanshan couldn't refuse: "Then I'll trouble you two noble sisters!"
The three of them walked into a nearby pavilion and sat down, chatting about flowers, scenery, embroidery, tea, and other daily topics. They stayed for half an hour before saying goodbye and leaving.
Ever since Yuxing came to serve him, Xu Lanshan always brought her with her when she went to pay her respects to the Queen. Yuxing was lively, with willow-shaped eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes. When she smiled, there were deep dimples on each cheek, which made her look even prettier.
Xu Lanshan seemed to be on guard against her and soon began to treat her the same way she treated Yuchan. She spoke more and more unscrupulously while serving Xu Lanshan.
Now, as he was helping Xu Lanshan walk back, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "The two noble ladies are very kind to the beautiful lady. It's no wonder that the beautiful lady is favored! In this palace, people are used to flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak. If the beautiful lady didn't have the emperor's favor, they wouldn't be so polite!"
Xu Lanshan then glanced up at Yuxing, her eyes and eyebrows revealing complacency. She raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Alright, don't talk nonsense outside. Be careful, there are ears behind the walls. If someone hears, I can't protect you. I'm afraid I'll be in the wrong too!"
"Yes, my beautiful mistress!" Yu Xing stuck out her tongue. Seeing that her mistress had no intention of blaming her, she smiled again and said, "I only said a few words in front of my beautiful mistress, and naturally I wouldn't let anyone else hear. But I am so cautious that I don't want to sacrifice my life. I have to keep it to serve my beautiful mistress!"
Xu Lanshan covered her mouth and chuckled softly. She tapped her forehead with her index finger and scolded her with a smile: "You are such a sweet-mouthed girl!"
Yu Xing smiled and said, "My beautiful lady, I am loyal to you!"
Xu Lanshan smiled and glanced at her: "Then you must remember what I said today. I will not treat you unfairly in the future."
"Yes, this servant thanks the master!"
"Um!"
Xu Lanshan nodded modestly, quite satisfied.
Yuxing held her arm, quickly glanced at her from the corner of her eyes, curled her lips silently, and a hint of contempt flashed in her eyes.
Originally, she was just a servant like her. Why was she pretending to be so noble... She refused to accept it. How could she not be as good as her? If she could do it, why couldn't she?
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