Jun Zechen was originally sitting in the imperial study handling government affairs when the palace maid sent by Concubine Lin came hurriedly to report that Concubine Chunshu had stopped Concubine Lin in the imperial garden.
Jun Zechen knew that Yaoyao had always been gentle and would never embarrass the concubines for no reason, so he didn't intend to pay too much attention to her.
However, when Concubine Lin's maid saw that her master had not yet arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, she hurriedly asked An Shun to go in and report. Jun Zechen then thought about going over to take a look in person.
As soon as he walked outside the pavilion, without informing anyone, he clearly heard what Concubine Lin said.
However, Jun Zechen did not pay much attention to what Lin Jieyu said. Instead, his eyes were fixed on Su Jingyao.
The indifferent look on her face at this moment was something he had never seen before. It was as if covered with a thin layer of frost, revealing a sense of coldness and alienation.
Jun Zechen walked slowly into the pavilion. Su Jingyao raised her eyes and saw him, raising her eyebrows slightly.
Are you here to support your new favorite?
It came really quickly.
When Su Jingyao saw him coming, her expression not only did not change, but became even more indifferent.
She only spoke slowly, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
Jun Zechen walked forward to help her up and said softly, "Sit down. You're not feeling well, so there's no need to be polite."
At this time, Concubine Lin, who was kneeling on the ground, saw that the emperor she had been thinking about had finally arrived, and her eyes were instantly filled with grievance.
There were still traces of tears on her pretty face.
She said tenderly, "I pay my respects to His Majesty."
Jun Zechen frowned slightly and looked at her, his tone questioning: "What's going on?"
Miaoyun, who was standing by, immediately responded, "Your Majesty, Concubine Lin passed by the master today in a sedan chair, but she didn't get out of the sedan chair to pay her respects. It was only when Miaoxia saw this that she stopped Concubine Lin, and only then did Concubine Lin come over to pay her respects to the master."
Then she added, "When Concubine Lin performed the ceremony, I wonder if she didn't learn the etiquette well. The master asked me to teach her the rules."
Concubine Lin did not refute, but just looked at Jun Zechen with an aggrieved and innocent look.
She said softly, "Today it is all my fault. I didn't notice Consort Chunshu in the pavilion, and I didn't kneel down to pay my respects to her. I am willing to accept any punishment from her."
At this time, there were conspicuous red marks on Concubine Lin's forehead due to kowtow, and she looked so submissive, as if Concubine Chunshu was being unreasonable.
After all, she really didn't need to kneel down and kowtow to Concubine Chunshu today. Although Concubine Chunshu was a high-ranking concubine, it was not wrong to ask her to kneel down and kowtow, but there was absolutely no reason to punish her for it.
After hearing this, Su Jingyao sighed in her heart, what a good move of retreating to advance.
But since Concubine Lin wanted to be punished, how could she not be satisfied?
"In that case, I will send a nanny to Liushuang Pavilion every day to teach Concubine Lin etiquette." Su Jingyao said slowly and calmly.
Jun Zechen looked at her, who was so aggressive and different from before, and felt a little confused.
What's wrong with her?
Are you deliberately making things difficult for Concubine Lin?
Or...is she jealous?
Jun Zechen lowered his head and took a sip of the scented tea that Miaoyun had just poured for him. His eyes were deep, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking at the moment.
Concubine Lin watched His Majesty remain indifferent, and her heart sank suddenly.
Could it be that His Majesty dotes on Concubine Chunshu so much that he allows her to use her power to oppress others?
Lin Jieyu had no other choice at this moment. She could only grit her teeth and accept it, uttering a few words with difficulty: "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
After Concubine Lin agreed, Su Jingyao stood up and said coldly to Jun Zechen, "Your Majesty, I have been wandering around for a long time today and I feel a little tired. I will return to Zhaochun Palace now."
When Jun Zechen heard that she was leaving, he immediately got up and prepared to leave with her.
When Concubine Lin saw this, she suddenly became a little flustered. Is His Majesty going to Zhaochun Palace?
But I was supposed to go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to accompany the emperor today!
Then she hurriedly called out softly, "Your Majesty..."
While shouting, she looked at Jun Zechen with affectionate, innocent and pitiful eyes, and there seemed to be a gleam in her eyes.
Jun Zechen simply glanced at her indifferently, then instructed An Shun, "Send someone to escort Concubine Lin back to Liushuang Pavilion."
Concubine Lin gritted her teeth and left the pavilion. Today she had lost more than she gained.
After seeing Concubine Lin leave, Su Jingyao was about to turn around and leave, but Jun Zechen suddenly reached out and held her hand.
With a little effort, Su Jingyao sat on his lap unsteadily.
A hint of panic suddenly appeared on Su Jingyao's face, which had been indifferent just now, and then she quickly looked around the pavilion.
He said anxiously, "Your Majesty! This is outside."
"Outside the pavilion are people from your palace and mine, it's okay."
Jun Zechen said indifferently, his expression calm and composed.
His broad hands held her slender waist tightly like iron clamps, and his low and magnetic voice sounded slowly above her head.
"Did Concubine Lin make you angry?"
"I punished Concubine Lin. Your Majesty, are you distressed?"
Su Jingyao did not respond to his question directly, but asked back with a bit of stubbornness and questioning.
"Why am I angry? Yaoyao is in charge of the Palace Administration Department. If a concubine is disrespectful to you, she will naturally be punished."
Jun Zechen's tone was light, like a calm lake without a ripple, and there was an elusive look in his deep eyes.
Lin Jieyu, he is useful.
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