Xuan Ye was a little unhappy. He avoided Lan Qi's eyes and said, "I didn't force her."
But just as the Empress Dowager blamed the Emperor for being too self-righteous, in Lan Qi's view, the Emperor might as well force Lan Ying to make her happy. Now it turns out that Lan Ying is willing to sacrifice herself for her sister, which is even more unacceptable to her.
"So? You came to Qianqing Palace to see me, not to thank you. If the imperial concubine hadn't arrived first, what would you have said to me?" It’s for you. In the past, you were always able to accept other people’s good intentions generously. You said that was the greatest respect for others’ good intentions. But now you are coming to accuse me, so why can’t you accept my good intentions calmly?”
Both sides have lost their utmost patience. Neither Lan Qi nor Xuan Ye, this conversation has never been focused on the point. Xuan Ye was still joking at first, but when he encountered Lan Qi's cold attitude, Lan Qi wanted to He wanted to explain things, but the emperor had lost his patience. There had never been such a big obstacle in their communication, and today it seemed that they were destined to be unable to explain themselves clearly.
Lan Qi walked away from Cining Palace as promised in the previous chapter. She would not make the same mistake twice, but facing Xuan Ye, she really had nothing to say. With Xuan Ye's attitude, what should she say? It's useless. She should understand Xuan Ye's thoughtful consideration for her, and she should even be grateful for it. But who can understand her mood and ask her how to deal with it? She will have to worry about her sister's bad life for the rest of her life. concern?
"Your Majesty, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry has taken the sign and entered the palace." Eunuch Li came in at the right time. Although he didn't know that the atmosphere between the two emperors and concubines inside was already very awkward, he came at the right time so that the emperor could leave in good order without causing trouble between the two. They parted unhappy, Lan Qi got up and blessed the emperor, and asked the emperor to go and be busy with political matters. Xuan Ye pursed his lips and said nothing. When he was approaching the door, he turned around and ordered, "Put on your shoes before leaving."
Outside the Qianqing Palace, Concubine Wen was so angry that she was stuffed into a warm sedan chair by Dong Yun. However, it was so hot inside that she felt suffocated. She struggled to get out of the sedan chair halfway and wanted to leave by herself, but the cold wind blew and she was forced to leave. Feeling dizzy and trembling, Dongyun and others helped her stand still. Seeing that the imperial concubine was about to burst into tears, she quickly persuaded her: "Your Majesty, there are several nobles behind you. Don't let others see you."
Concubine Wen turned around and saw that it was Gui Ping and the others who were wandering behind. They seemed to have stopped when they saw the concubine, and they were hurrying to catch up. She couldn't help but feel disgusted in her heart. When she thought of Gui Ping's face, she thought of the past. The mockery of her origin, but now such a thing happened to her own family, she quickly wiped the moisture from her eyes and said to Dongyun: "Hold me and walk slowly."
After moving a few steps here, the people behind have already caught up. However, in Xianfu Palace, the imperial concubine is the most honorable person. Except for Ping Guiren, who approached the imperial concubine, the others were not far or near and saluted behind and did not dare to come forward. Ping Guiren He curled his lips at them with disdain, then greeted the imperial concubine with a smile and said, "I wish you the best of luck to your empress."
Concubine Wen secretly resented it and responded coldly: "I haven't seen you for a few days. As expected, I have been confined in the palace to reflect, and my etiquette is better than before."
Ping Guiren came well prepared and did not take this kind of sarcasm seriously. He smiled faintly and said: "I am young and ignorant. Please give me more advice in the future. This time I have thought it over carefully at home. In our palace, who is born? Even better than the empress. Although my status as a concubine is low, my family still has some respect in the court. I should interact more with the empress in the future, and don't mix with those of low origin, and lose the dignity I deserve."
Concubine Wen had just lost her face in Qianqing Palace, and now she was ridiculed by a young nobleman, saying that she shouldn't hang out with people of low birth, and that the Niu Hulu family wanted to marry someone to become the head wife, which was obviously ironic. Looking at her situation and looking at Ping Guiren's mean and bitter face, I wanted to slap her in the face.
But before Concubine Wen could get angry, Ping Guiren first smiled and said: "My queen, let's compare our hearts. Who in a noble family like ours is willing to marry a small family Biyu? I also wanted to congratulate my concubine, but looking at your face and posture, I know that I don't like it." Madam, did I guess correctly?"
Concubine Wen was told the central matter and did not respond immediately. However, Concubine Ping reached out to give her a hand, helped her walk slowly forward, and said softly: "Although there is an imperial decree conferring marriage, I haven't entered the door yet. That kind of little What kind of family rules and etiquette can a small family have? If something goes wrong like this, the daughter of the Wuya family will no longer be innocent. Even the emperor may have to take into account the face of the Niu Hulu family and cancel the marriage. These words Although it is unpleasant to hear, I really feel that Concubine De's girl is not worthy of my mother-in-law's family, so it is best to withdraw from this marriage as soon as possible. All the ladies who want to marry into the Niu Hulu family are lining up for you to choose."
Concubine Wen's brows trembled. After all, Gui Ping had a vicious mind and could think of such a thing. Now that the emperor refused to let go of the marriage, she could only think of her own way. Her brother had already turned to Yonghe Palace, and this person hadn't even entered the door yet. If she has to abandon herself, what else can she expect them to do for her in the future? She treats people sincerely in this palace, but she can't get back the sincerity. She has survived year after year and has children, but she is still ignored. Since everyone treats her She's cold-blooded, so don't blame her for being ruthless.
But the imperial concubine was not so obsessed that she wanted to be in the company of peaceful nobles. She gently pushed her hand away and supported Dongyun. She said proudly: "These words are only said in front of me. If you say them out, it will be your sin. The emperor grants you a marriage." This is a great good thing. How can I allow you to make random guesses? I won't argue with you today, but if it had been someone else, who knows whether you would have gone to the palace road to kneel for a few hours."
Ping Guiren smiled lightly and responded without sincerity: "I understand."
She stopped following and let the imperial concubine walk away, but looked at their retreating figures and raised her eyebrows proudly. The maid next to her came up to her and asked her master what kind of adventure he was taking. He said these words to the imperial concubine, in case she got angry, and If he wanted to be bullied, Ping Guiren laughed: "Why is she anxious about me? The one I hate the most now is the one I hate the most. I just want to add fuel to the fire and watch them fight until both sides suffer."
But in the Forbidden City, there are only a few people who survive who have no plans in their hearts. The two people here think they are plotting against others and treat everyone in the world as fools. However, the most stupid ones may be them. Concubine Wen and noble lord Ping are here. When you talk on the road, how many pairs of eyes are watching you. People in the distance may make random guesses, but it may not count when people close by hear one or two words.
In the Xianfu Palace, the noble concubine Jue Chan has lived there for many years. She has always been gentle and modest. Even the people around the concubine have a better impression of her than their master. There are some things that Jue Chan does not need to bother to inquire about. Could someone take the initiative to tell her.
However, every move of Mr. Jue Chan is also under the surveillance of Concubine Wen. It is also not easy to spread the news under her nose. However, Concubine Wen is an impatient person, but Mr. Jue Chan is born with a good nature. Quietly, when the Sixth Palace gathered together on the Lantern Festival, he spread some words to Yonghe Palace.
Let’s talk about the Lantern Festival, which was the night of love between the emperor and Concubine De. However, their “unhappy breakup” in the Qianqing Palace, which was not known to outsiders, affected their relationship. Outsiders still looked at the emperor and Concubine De in the same way. Harmony was beautiful, but the Empress Dowager could see at a glance that the two of them were completely different from before. They were both wearing masks and forcing smiles, but they were just pretending to be respectful to each other in front of others. The old man was worried, and Aunt Sumala was worried. He advised her: "The teeth and tongue are still fighting. Master, please be patient and watch. They are all people who really care about each other. Sooner or later, someone will be able to untie this knot."
On the night of the Lantern Festival, the emperor did not get close to Concubine De. Instead, he turned over Zhang's promise and spent the night in Qianqing Palace.
At present, Concubine De is pregnant with a child and cannot take care of her, and the imperial concubine happens to be on a good day, so a good night is cheap. Even Concubine Yi and the emperor have to talk to each other forcefully, and everyone has to tell the truth. He was someone who came from Yonghe Palace. Concubine De couldn't be by her side, but the people she trained were still capable of charming the emperor.
Although everyone was jealous of Zhang's promise, the finger was still pointed at Concubine De, but no one knew that the relationship between the emperor and Concubine De was in an unprecedented cold war. It was Eunuch Li and Huan Chun who tried to mediate in the middle, but both sides were indifferent. No salt in it, luckily I haven't made a joke yet and made the Sixth House laugh, but if things go on like this, sooner or later someone will find out.
Two days after the Lantern Festival, Zhang agreed to come to Yonghe Palace alone because she had promised Princess Wen Xian to tie embroidery balls with her. Wen Xian had no patience and settled down to do the handiwork. Soon he started shouting to go to Chengqian Palace to find Yu. Sister Xi was playing, but Zhang promised not to stop her. He let the wet nurse take the princess away, and then he went to the main hall to bid farewell to Concubine De.
When she went out, she saw Ziyu holding the soup and not moving, and asked her what was wrong. She said that the shoes under her feet were threaded and it was difficult to walk. She took the soup and asked Ziyu to change her shoes, and then brought the soup in herself.
The room was quiet. Zhang promised to put down the decoction and wait for someone to check before sending it inside. Then he stood still and heard the voice of Concubine De inside saying: "Sure enough, it sounds like what Concubine Ping said. She is trying to instigate Concubine Concubine and Concubine De. My relationship is really troublesome."
Zhang Yao agreed that he shouldn't listen to these words. Just as he was about to leave, he heard some noise inside. Huan Chun came out and saw her. He smiled awkwardly and told the master that Zhang Yao was outside. Lan Qi called her in instead and asked her to leave. Huan Chun watched from outside.
"I didn't mean to listen to what you said. I forgive you." Zhang promised to stand with his head lowered and his hands lowered, his face flushed with nervousness.
When Lan Qi was walking in Cining Palace, she often overheard some of the words of the Empress Dowager and Grandma Sumala. It was because she was not careful just now. How could she blame others for eavesdropping? She smiled gently: "It's not a big deal. , how can we not hear or say that someone can do such a thing? Since you heard it, I would also like to remind you that you often come in and out of Qianqing Palace these days, and the emperor treats you well, so others should be jealous. You are in the palace. You should be careful with your words and deeds here, and don’t let others take advantage of you and bully you.”