Chapter 71 Scorpion
Emperor Yuan Yong had noticed that she liked it, and he smiled secretly. He ordered Dong Zhi to tell the palace maids to prepare tea, snacks and fruits for each concubine and mistress, and specifically instructed to serve Chen Ronghua another plate of cherries.
Xu Lanshan saw that on her desk were big red cherries on a white porcelain plate and four kinds of exquisite pastries in a plum blossom-shaped pastry box. She couldn't help but look up at Emperor Yuan Yong who was sitting in the upper seat.
Just as she met his eyes which were looking at her with a smile, Xu Lanshan blinked and gave him a charming smile.
I just finished eating the cherries and they were presented with more. How could it be such a coincidence? Of course it was the emperor's grace.
When Emperor Yuan Yong saw her smiling at him, he knew that she understood and appreciated his kindness. Of course, one should leave one's name behind when doing good deeds, so he was in a good mood.
Seeing that pair of fair and beautiful slender hands holding the bright red little fruit was even more pleasing to the eye. Emperor Yuan Yong wanted to call her to his side and get close to her.
The two exchanged glances in a very secretive manner. Everyone else was so absorbed in watching the show that they didn't notice. Only Concubine Shu, who had to turn her head from time to time to keep an eye on the eldest prince, happened to notice them. She was slightly startled and felt a little unhappy.
Chen Ronghua's looks weren't even as good as Concubine Yu's, and her background was even more humble. She was becoming increasingly rude and unkind in her words, truly unlikable. Who hadn't been pampered before? No one had ever been as frivolous and unforgiving as she was. She was indeed of low birth, unpresentable, and had no substance!
I don’t know what the emperor likes about her.
Today was lively until two o'clock in the morning, and everyone dispersed with a sense of reluctance.
Emperor Yuan Yong had been exhausted from the verbal battles and lawsuits with court officials these days, so today was a good opportunity for him to relax and not leave early. The concubines were even happier, and even when they were listening to the opera, they had to find ways to make their presence felt in front of the emperor.
Xu Lanshan did not join in the fun. She sat below Concubine Bai, and the two of them chatted in low voices.
After the show, everyone knelt to pay their respects, and Emperor Yuan Yong went to the Empress's Changchun Palace.
The concubines didn't know whether they were more disappointed or relieved, but Xu Lanshan noticed several eyes looking at her intentionally or unintentionally. Concubine Lian even gave her a sarcastic smile and sneered.
Boss Xu Lanshan was speechless...
Why are you all looking at her? Why are you sneering at her? She didn't say the Emperor would come to her place after the show!
When they returned to Yulinglong Hall, Yuxing, who stayed behind, came out in a hurry with a somewhat aggrieved look on her face, and ordered the palace maids and eunuchs who were doing odd jobs to bring hot water.
After watching the show for a while, Xu Lanshan felt uncomfortable all over and had to take a shower before she could rest.
After a quick shower and entering the room, she took a careful look around the room as usual, pricked up her ears and listened calmly.
The system is more humane in this regard. For example, Xu Lanshan's hearing and eyesight are now much better than those of ordinary people, but when she doesn't need the bonus in daily life, she can ask the system to adjust it and use it when needed.
Otherwise, having too good eyesight and hearing is actually not a good thing. You will see many things you don’t want to see and hear all kinds of messy subtle noises.
Ever since the sachet incident, Xu Lanshan has been paying more attention to her residence. She "scans" it every day whether she has something to do or not, and it is a must before going to bed every day.
When I saw it today, I was shocked.
She clearly saw something moving under the sheets.
Such movement was very subtle and would definitely not be noticed under normal circumstances, but it did not escape Xu Lanshan's eyesight at this moment.
Initially, she suspected she was just seeing things, but after a closer look, she confirmed it wasn't the case. She became more cautious and approached Yuchan, then she calmly called out, "Is there something down there? Why did it move just now?"
Yu Chan said "Hmm?" and hurried forward and said with a smile: "I didn't see it, Ronghua, wait a moment, I will take a look!"
Yuchan lifted the bed sheet and was shocked to see a scorpion the size of two fingers lying on it, waving its pincers lazily and crawling slowly.
"Ah!" Yuchanhua screamed in horror!
Xu Lanshan also screamed and suddenly ripped the bed sheet open! There were at least a dozen scorpions scattered all over the bed, dark, eerie, and lazily lying dormant!
The bed sheet was not thin and was very soft. If Xu Lanshan lay down on it without noticing, she would not be able to immediately notice that something was wrong. By the time she noticed it, it was too late!
"Someone come! Someone come quickly!"
Yu Xing, who was guarding outside, rushed in: "Rong Hua, what's going on?"
"Go to Changchun Palace and invite the Emperor and Empress over. Go quickly!"
Yuxing was stunned.
If she went to Wan'an Hall to invite the Emperor, she would be happy, and no one would compete with her for this job. But... she was a little hesitant to go to Changchun Hall. What if the Empress got angry with her?
Xu Lanshan saw through her thoughts at a glance, and with a disgust she had never felt before, she shouted, "Hurry up and go!"
"Yes, yes!" Yuxing was startled and had to leave in a hurry.
The Queen was just about to rest in Changchun Palace when she heard the commotion in Yulinglong Hall. Naturally, she was unhappy.
But she has always been virtuous and wise, and immediately said gently: "Chen Ronghua has never been like this. I'm afraid something really happened. I'd better go with the emperor to take a look!"
"Let's go!"
Emperor Yuan Yong nodded and immediately walked outside.
He had been with Xu Lanshan for so long and knew her personality. Others might have done something like stealing her favor, but she wouldn't. Besides, this was the queen.
The fact that she asked people to come to Changchun Palace shows that it must not be a trivial matter!
Emperor Yuan Yong and the Empress entered Yulinglong Hall. Xu Lanshan cried and threw herself into Emperor Yuan Yong's arms, hugging him tightly: "Your Majesty! You have to make the decision for me, wuwuwu..."
Emperor Yuan Yong subconsciously embraced her and patted her gently, coaxing her softly, "Don't cry, Lan'er, don't cry. Tell me what happened, and I will definitely take care of it for you!"
"Wow, thank you, Your Majesty!"
Xu Lanshan was still crying miserably, her eyes were red and her face was pale. She was wearing pajamas with only a light gauze robe wrapped around her. Her black hair was hanging down in a messy manner, making her look even thinner and more pitiful.
Emperor Yuan Yong felt distressed and wiped her tears gently, whispering softly: "Be good, don't cry..."
The palace maids and eunuchs were already used to it and either lowered their eyes calmly, or blushed and lowered their heads uncomfortably.
I dare not look.
The queen also shifted her gaze, feeling embarrassed, upset, and shocked.
How does Chen Ronghua interact with the Emperor in private? This is too...
Maybe I was overthinking it, Chen Ronghua was scared...
Xu Lanshan didn't care what the Queen thought. She wouldn't do this if any other concubine came. But since the Queen wanted to use her, what was wrong with her acting like a favorite concubine and annoying her a little?
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