Chapter 98 Concubine Lian remains elegant
Xu Lanshan knew very well that the emperor now clearly favored her, and she had basically become the enemy of the harem.
Therefore, even someone like Concubine Rou started to be sarcastic and impolite.
Everyone is very serious and attentive about the matter of competing for favor.
But she had never thought of becoming good sisters with anyone - Bai Guiren was just an unexpected gain, so it didn't matter.
"My two sisters, please be kind. The Emperor stayed up a bit late talking to you yesterday, and I didn't want to trouble you any further, so I decided to stay overnight. That's all."
"That's my sister's blessing. No one else has such a thing!"
Roupin's smiling words successfully attracted another wave of hatred for Xu Lanshan.
Concubine Feng looked at Xu Lanshan with envy and whispered, "Concubine Chen's sister's ability is truly admirable. Why don't you teach us too so we can learn from her?"
Before Xu Lanshan could say anything, Concubine Lian arrived and sneered, "Concubine Feng, forget it. Not everyone can learn these coquettish tactics!"
Concubine Feng didn't expect to be so unlucky to be interrupted by Concubine Lian. She was frightened and lowered her head, not daring to breathe.
Xu Lanshan glanced at Concubine Lian and smiled faintly: "It's been a while since we last met, Concubine Lian is still as charming as ever!"
Still as mean as ever, and hasn't made any progress at all!
Concubine Lian didn't realize the sarcasm in Xu Lanshan's words, and even snorted at her with some complacency. Her arrogant and contemptuous expression was like that of a proud peacock.
Concubine Yu covered her mouth and smiled, glanced at Xu Lanshan, and said jokingly: "It's been a while since we last met, and Concubine Chen is still so unforgiving!"
Lian Guipin was stunned for a moment, then she realized the meaning of Xu Lanshan's words. She immediately became angry and shouted, "Xu Lanshan, what do you mean?"
Xu Lanshan blinked innocently, "I don't understand what Noble Concubine Lian means. Please explain clearly, Noble Concubine Lian, how have I offended the Noble Concubine again?"
"you!"
Concubine Lian glared at Xu Lanshan fiercely, her teeth gnashing and her eyes brimming with poison. She made no effort to conceal her dislike for Xu Lanshan.
Such an expression made the hearts of those who were less favored and of lower status, such as Concubine Deng and Concubine Fang, beat faster and feel a chill in their hearts.
At this moment, they couldn't help but admire Concubine Chen a little. Concubine Chen was still smiling and acting as if nothing had happened. They didn't know how they could bear it.
What was there that Xu Lanshan couldn't stand? Seeing Concubine Lian's increasingly angry and vicious expression, she felt even happier.
While feeling happy, she couldn't help but secretly wonder where she got this confidence from? It must have come from the Emperor staying at Cuiyinxuan last night!
If the emperor had not stayed overnight in Cuiyinxuan last night and told all the concubines clearly that even though Concubine Chen was unable to sleep with him and was injured, the emperor was still willing to stay with her and she would still retain the emperor's favor, Concubine Lian would not have been so tolerant of her today.
Although Concubine Lian has suffered a lot, she has made some progress.
After a while, Concubine Bai and Concubine Mei came in together. Concubine Lian stared at Concubine Bai with a gloomy and cold look.
Concubine Bai had no idea how she had offended Concubine Lian. She was so frightened that she stumbled and almost fell.
Someone chuckled softly.
Lady Bai blushed and became even more embarrassed.
Concubine Lian was furious, "What's with that expression, Lady Bai? Could it be that this palace is going to eat you?"
Lady Bai was startled: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty did not..."
"Sister Bai!" Xu Lanshan greeted Concubine Bai with a smile.
Concubine Bai breathed a sigh of relief, hurried over to sit down next to Xu Lanshan, and smiled at her.
Concubine Lian Gui was so angry at Xu Lanshan's interruption that her chest heaved. If she continued to nag about it, she would seem too petty and too persistent. After all, this was not a big deal. If she just let it go, she would feel so angry!
I felt so depressed for a moment.
She hated it so much that her teeth were itching. Why didn't the bitch Xu Lanshan and the useless idiot Song stab her to death with a knife?
Because the emperor ordered that no one was allowed to disturb Concubine Chen's recuperation, Concubine Bai naturally did not go to Cuiyinxuan to visit her. The two of them had not seen each other for quite a while, so it was inevitable that they had something to say at this moment.
The two of them were talking in low voices. Although those who listened attentively could hear that they were just talking about daily life, and their attitude towards each other did not seem very close, but it was this plainness that made people feel a special kind of comfort and tranquility.
Concubine Feng secretly glanced at the two of them, clenched the embroidered handkerchief in her hand, and pursed her lips.
Look, how ridiculous.
She flattered and fawned over him, but Concubine Chen didn't even glance at her, merely being polite and perfunctory. If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but how could someone as quiet and silent as Bai Guiren, with almost no presence in the harem, be better than her? Why was Concubine Chen so affectionate to her?
No one else noticed Concubine Feng's expression, only Concubine Lin caught a glimpse of it and couldn't help but curl her lips meaningfully.
This Concubine Feng is quite interesting!
I mean, in this harem, which concubine doesn’t want to be favored by the emperor?
Soon the queen took her seat, and all the concubines stood up, knelt down and greeted her.
The queen smiled and called him up, offering him a seat.
"Is your Majesty Chen feeling better now? You look quite healthy."
Xu Lanshan rushed forward and bowed slightly, her smile shy and shallow: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Imperial Physician Tang said that I am much better now and will recover slowly."
The Queen nodded and smiled, jokingly saying, "That's good. It will save the Emperor from always thinking about Concubine Chen!"
Xu Lanshan blushed, "Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me! I dare not."
The queen laughed loudly, and the concubines also joined in the laughter and jokes, making a lot of fun.
Lian Guipin rolled her eyes almost to the sky: Pretentious! Hypocritical!
After warmly comforting Xu Lanshan, the Queen said sternly, "I think you have all seen what happened to the Song family. I hope you will take this as a warning. Otherwise, you will not only seek your own death but also bring trouble to your family. The loss will outweigh the gain."
The concubines restrained their smiles and responded in unison.
The Queen then said to Xu Lanshan, "Don't be afraid, Noble Lady Chen. You are truly blessed. You have turned misfortune into good fortune. I believe everything will go smoothly from now on. This kind of thing will never happen again in the palace!"
"Yes, I am blessed to have the Emperor's protection and the Empress's care!"
The queen smiled with satisfaction.
"Well, today we should go and pay our respects to the Queen Mother. Let's go now."
"yes."
When everyone arrived at the Cining Palace, those below the rank of noble lady kowtowed and paid their respects at the steps as usual, and the empress led the others in.
After the ceremony, the Queen Mother gave him a seat.
"Is your Highness all right now?"
Xu Lanshan quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Yes, I am fine now. Thank you, Her Majesty, for your regards."
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