Ye Ronghua, with her graceful figure and light steps, walked slowly along a path in the imperial garden with Yan Cairen.
At this time, the flowers in the imperial garden are in full bloom, as gorgeous as brocade and clouds. Many concubines have recently become fond of visiting here.
Perhaps deep down I still have the hope of meeting His Majesty by chance.
It has been half a month since this group of newcomers entered the palace, and His Majesty has not favored them very many times.
So far, only three newcomers, Ye Ronghua, Lin Ronghua and Chu Meiren, have been fortunate enough to be summoned.
The newlyweds also figured out some things. Probably only those with more outstanding status would leave some impression on His Majesty.
However, both Ye Ronghua and Lin Ronghua were promoted to a higher rank for serving the emperor in bed, but there was no movement from Concubine Ye.
Because the string of Concubine Yan broke when she was playing the pipa in front of His Majesty and Concubine Chunshu half a month ago, she has been practicing hard in her Jinse Palace every day since then. The concubines in the same palace with her are a little fed up with it.
That's why Concubine Yan is now trying so hard to curry favor with Ye Ronghua. After all, Ye Ronghua has a good family background and he was the second one to sleep with her after entering the palace.
After serving the emperor in bed, she was promoted to Ronghua. It would be great if she could say a few good words to His Majesty and have his punishment lifted.
After all, it is extremely difficult for her to see His Majesty now, and His Majesty will not have any impression of her.
"Sister Ye, among the newcomers, only Sister Ye, Lin Ronghua, and Concubine Chu have been summoned by His Majesty. Yet, His Majesty has promoted you and Lin Ronghua, but Concubine Chu remains silent. Could it be that His Majesty really dislikes gorgeous women, as Concubine Chun Shu said?"
Yan Cairen followed Ye Ronghua closely and spoke softly, with a hint of doubt and flattery on her face.
Ye Ronghua frowned slightly, feeling strange.
Before she entered the palace, she had thought that with Lady Chu's beauty, she would definitely be favored.
But now, all three of them have served the emperor in the bedchamber, but only Concubine Chu has not been promoted. In fact, Concubine Chu's family background is higher than Lin Ronghua's.
Ye Ronghua knew that her advantage was not her beauty, because of her family background, as long as she did not make any mistakes, His Majesty would favor her no matter what.
Now that His Majesty does not like Miss Chu's appearance, I have lost a strong competitor.
It was a pleasant surprise.
"Your Majesty's preferences are not something we can easily guess. Lady Yan should be more cautious in what she says and does."
Ye Ronghua had a calm expression and a calm tone.
"My younger sister just whispered a few words in front of Sister Ye."
"It's just... next time your sister is summoned by His Majesty, could you please plead for me? I've been playing the pipa so hard lately that my hands are almost broken..."
Yan Cairen looked at Ye Ronghua cautiously, twisting her handkerchief subconsciously with her hands.
A hint of disdain flashed in Ye Ronghua's eyes. Yan Cairen was a concubine's daughter, and she looked down on her. However, because of her status as a concubine's daughter, Yan Cairen did not threaten her.
Moreover, since she has entered the harem, it is impossible for her to fight alone. Since Concubine Yan intends to curry favor with her, she naturally has to work for her.
"Sister, since His Majesty feels that your pipa playing is not yet perfect, then you must practice hard."
When Yan Cairen heard Ye Ronghua's refusal, her heart sank. She knew that Ye Ronghua would not help her so easily.
"Sister Ye, if there's anything I can do for you, just tell me. I'll go through fire and water for you, even if it means sacrificing my life."
Yan Cairen whispered anxiously, her eyes full of desire.
Ye Ronghua turned slightly to the side, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and then he leaned close to Yan Cairen's ear.
"The Queen Mother's birthday banquet will be held in five days. The Imperial Etiquette Bureau and the Imperial Clothing Bureau in the harem are now managed by the Imperial Concubine."
"Your Majesty, you go to Zhaochun Palace almost every day, and Yikun Palace every few days. If we newcomers want to gain your favor, don't you know what we should do?"
Ye Ronghua's voice was very low, with a hint of temptation.
Upon hearing this, Yan Cairen frowned, forced a smile on her face and looked at Ye Ronghua.
She naturally understood Ye Ronghua's intention. Ye Ronghua clearly wanted her to act as a knife to charge forward for him.
However, the Imperial Concubine and the Pure Concubine are not only deeply favored by His Majesty, but also have the power to assist in managing the six palaces. What should she do to hurt the Imperial Concubine and the Pure Concubine and at the same time get away with it safely?
"Sister, could you please tell me what I should do?" There was some uneasiness in Yan Cairen's eyes.
"Talented Lady Yan, I heard that the design for Concubine Chun Shu's palace dress has been sent to the Shangfu Bureau. The pattern embroidered on Concubine Chun Shu's dress this time is amaryllis."
There was an elusive smile on Ye Ronghua's lips.
There was doubt in Concubine Yan's eyes. Amaryllis is precious and she would have never seen it if she had not entered the palace.
"Sister, you know that amaryllis is an extremely gorgeous and beautiful flower. It is quite innovative for Concubine Chun Shu to use amaryllis for palace attire, but you still don't understand what your sister means..."
"Sister, the juice of Amaryllis is poisonous..."
Ye Ronghua said this with a chuckle, then turned and left with a smile on his face, leaving Yan Cairen standing there blankly.
Yan Cairen looked at Ye Ronghua's gradually receding back and fell into deep thought.
Could it be that Ye Ronghua wanted her to tamper with Concubine Chun Shu's palace dress?
Let Concubine Chunshu make a fool of herself at the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, and then put the blame on the Imperial Concubine?
A hint of hatred suddenly flashed in Yan Cairen's eyes. It was obvious that Ye Ronghua wanted her to be the one to take the blame.
If she really did these things, given His Majesty's favor for Concubine Chunshu and Concubine Gui, he would definitely investigate it thoroughly. How could she possibly hide away?
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