Chapter 259 Concubine Shu Comes to Make a Statement
That night, Concubine Shu took advantage of the darkness and led the palace maid to Emperor Zhengxuan's palace.
This was her second appearance after Emperor Zhengxuan was injured.
After all, after the incident, Emperor Zhengxuan's palace was under martial law, and even King Qi and King Duan were not allowed to enter. Then it was even rumored that the person who tampered with Emperor Zhengxuan's saddle was sent by the Xu Mansion...
As a result, she no longer dared to approach Emperor Zhengxuan.
After all, no one in the palace knew that she had always been close to the queen, and that this visit to the autumn hunt was a special favor given to her by the queen. In order to avoid suspicion and to protect herself, she had been staying silently in her palace these days.
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Fortunately, Concubine Xian was busy helping King Qi plan and had no time to trouble her. Otherwise, she would not know how to live her life.
Therefore, she was shocked when Liao Shangshu's wife came to see her at noon, but after listening to her words, she immediately made a decision.
She has to go see His Majesty!
She had to get herself out of this matter quickly, otherwise, if Concubine Xian got ahead of her and poured a basin of dirty water on her in front of His Majesty, she would really not be able to get it clean no matter how hard she washed.
With these thoughts in mind, Concubine Shu walked to Emperor Zhengxuan's palace uneasily.
Without any surprise, she was stopped by the Yulin Guard in front of the palace door, "Shu Fei, Your Majesty has decreed that no one is allowed to enter the palace without an order. Please go back!"
Concubine Shu smiled softly, turned around and hurriedly took the mahogany food box with colorful dots of snails, flowers, birds and beasts from the hand of the palace maid, and then she said softly, "I specially sent chicken soup to your majesty, please."
You go in and let me know."
The Yu Linwei hesitated for a while, and finally, he bowed his hands to Concubine Shu, then turned around and quickly entered the palace.
Concubine Shu smiled and handed the food box in her hand back to the palace maid. After a while, the Yu Linwei led Eunuch Liu out.
"I have seen Concubine Shu." Eunuch Liu bowed respectfully to Concubine Shu.
Concubine Shu smiled lightly and said, "My father-in-law, please stop being so polite. I heard that His Majesty has been in much better spirits these days, so I made some chicken soup myself and brought it to Your Majesty."
Looking at the mahogany food box with colorful dots of snails, flowers, birds and auspicious animals in the hands of the maid behind Concubine Shu, Eunuch Liu chuckled. He lowered his head and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to inform you, it's just that,
Your Majesty has already made a decree, so..."
"Then can you trouble Eunuch Liu to go to His Majesty and make a report for me? If, if, after the report, Your Majesty is still unwilling to see me, then I will give up..." Concubine Shu looked at Eunuch Liu with red eyes.
Justice, seeing that Eunuch Liu still looked embarrassed, she hurriedly added, "Eunuch Liu, I am begging you."
"Shu Concubine, don't say that! I'm so lucky that I can't bear your words... Since your concubine has said so, I should go and report it to Concubine Shu!" Eunuch Liu said respectfully to Concubine Shu.
After saying that, he saluted Concubine Shu, then bowed and entered the palace again.
After Eunuch Liu left, Concubine Shu turned her eyes again to Yu Linwei, who had just delivered a message for her. She smiled sweetly, and then asked him in a clear voice, "I want to ask you, has Concubine Xian come to visit you?"
His Majesty?"
The Yu Linwei was slightly stunned, but soon he lowered his head and replied truthfully, "In reply to Concubine Shu, Concubine Xian has not been here."
"Really? Isn't the Concubine Xian here?" Concubine Shu curled her lips again.
"Yes." The Yulinwei replied affirmatively again.
Concubine Shu smiled and nodded at him, and when she moved her eyes away, she couldn't help but raise the corners of her eyebrows slightly.
Thinking about it, because of the trip to Jingzhou, the prince and Prince Duan had an extremely ugly quarrel. All the adults who followed were disappointed with King Qi - even the second young master Lu, who was not yet married, could invite himself to Jingzhou. As an elder,
However, King Qi and King Duan were excusing each other and neither of them wanted to go. Not to mention the disappointment of the ministers, even His Majesty was probably very resentful!
So, at this time, how dare Concubine Xian come in front of His Majesty!
It's because she's worrying too much.
Thinking of this, Concubine Shu's anxious heart calmed down a little.
only……
Although the Concubine Xian did not add any jealousy in front of His Majesty, it was not easy to distinguish herself in front of His Majesty without any trace. After a while, she had to cheer up.
Just as Concubine Shu was thinking about it, Eunuch Liu had already bowed his body and walked out of the palace, saying, "Concubine Shu, Your Majesty, please come in."
"Yes! Thank you so much, Eunuch, for passing me through." Concubine Shu bowed and thanked Eunuch Liu gratefully.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Shu, you're welcome. Your Majesty, please come this way." Eunuch Liu smiled gently at Concubine Shu, then bowed and stepped aside.
Concubine Shu nodded to Eunuch Liu again, and then led the maid up the stairs. Soon, she entered the palace and walked to Emperor Zhengxuan's bed.
It had only been seven or eight days since Emperor Zhengxuan fell from his horse, but he looked disgracefully old and haggard. His cheeks were pale and thin, and the white hair on his temples reminded her of--
The once almighty and omnipotent emperor has faded away.
He can't last much longer.
Upon noticing this, Concubine Shu suddenly felt a sense of sadness in her heart!
"Your Majesty!" She called Emperor Zhengxuan sadly, and then knelt down in front of Emperor Zhengxuan with a 'pop' sound.
She didn't feel sad for Emperor Zhengxuan, on the contrary, she felt sad for herself, because she had realized that her biggest reliance was gradually decaying...
Originally, she only wanted to be friends with the queen for future plans, but she didn't expect the prince to be so impatient! It was obvious that he could get the throne in another three to five years, but he couldn't even wait for this time!
Didn't he think about what would happen if everything failed?
It doesn't matter if he commits suicide himself, but don't drag her into it!
Concubine Shu couldn't help but feel sad when she thought about her future, so she shouted "Your Majesty" from the bottom of her heart.
When Emperor Zhengxuan saw Concubine Shu's eyes flushed and her face full of sincerity, he couldn't help but feel a little relieved.
Finally, someone truly cares about him!
Although he issued an imperial edict not to allow anyone to come, he was so injured that Concubine Xian didn't even show her face when they met! And the King of Qi also wanted to protect the King...
Thinking of this, Emperor Zhengxuan became more and more pleased with Concubine Shu.
"My dear concubine, the ground is cold, please get up and talk!" Emperor Zhengxuan gently patted the back of Concubine Shu's hand and said.
Concubine Shu nodded with red eyes. She sobbed and sat on the edge of the bed. Finally, she continued to face Emperor Xuan with red eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I personally made chicken soup for you. Do you want to try it?"
Emperor Zhengxuan looked at the food box in the hands of the palace maid in front of Concubine Shu. He gently twitched the corner of his lips, and then his cloudy eyes swept towards Eunuch Liu who was next to him without leaving any trace.
Eunuch Liu stood up willingly. He bowed and said respectfully to Concubine Shu, "Concubine Shu, the imperial doctor has told me that your majesty must eat lightly these days, so..."
Upon hearing what Eunuch Liu said, Concubine Shu quickly stood up. She hurriedly blessed Emperor Zhengxuan, and then said in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, I was negligent. I should have asked the imperial doctor first."
"It doesn't matter, I know my concubine has good intentions." Emperor Zhengxuan pursed his lips and said calmly.
After hearing Emperor Zhengxuan's words, Concubine Shu felt even more guilty, "Your Majesty..."
"My beloved concubine, come and sit in front of me." Emperor Zhengxuan smiled and patted the edge of the bed with his hand.
Concubine Shu curled her lips and smiled softly. She followed the instructions and sat down in front of Emperor Zhengxuan, and then handed her hand to Emperor Zhengxuan's palm in an obedient manner.
Although the hands of Emperor Zhengxuan had lines a long time ago, his hands were hot and powerful in the past, but now...
The hands were so weak that they couldn't even hold hers, and the palms were so cold that it chilled her heart.
Seeing Emperor Zhengxuan like this, Concubine Shu couldn't help but feel sore at the tip of her nose again.
"Okay, dear concubine, don't cry. Look, I'm not doing this well!" Seeing that Concubine Shu's eyes were red again, Emperor Zhengxuan couldn't help but comfort her softly.
"Yes! With Your Majesty here, I have nothing to fear." Concubine Shu endured the uneasiness in her heart and said to Emperor Zhengxuan.
Since the prince is no longer reliable, she must find a way out for herself as soon as possible!
Thinking of this, Concubine Shu immediately made a painful decision. She gritted her teeth and knelt down in front of Emperor Zhengxuan's bed again and said, "Your Majesty, I have been extremely frightened these days. Firstly, I am worried about Your Majesty, and secondly, because I heard
Some rumors..."
Seeing that Concubine Shu had finally entered the topic, Emperor Zhengxuan raised his eyebrows slightly, but it didn't show up at all on his face. He still looked at Concubine Shu with a tender look on his face and said, "Oh, rumors? What?
Rumors..."
"Your Majesty, they said, they said that the people who tampered with Your Majesty's saddle were people sent by the Xu Mansion. They also said that the Xu Mansion intended to rebel..." Concubine Shu looked at Emperor Zhengxuan with a face full of horror and said
When she was so frightened, she even pinched the back of Emperor Zhengxuan's hand to leave a bloody mark.
The severe pain on the back of his hand made Emperor Zhengxuan frown, but he didn't say a word. He just looked at Concubine Xiang Shu with a smile and said, "So? Concubine Fang, why are you panicking? It's none of your business."
matter."
"Your Majesty, have you forgotten? I have always been close to the Queen. When we were in the paddock last time, I offended Sister Xianfei and His Royal Highness Prince Qi by talking too much. Therefore, I am worried..." said the latter part.
, Concubine Shu was so frightened that she shuddered. She grabbed Emperor Zhengxuan's hand again and said to him eagerly, "Your Majesty, the Xu family's ministers and concubines are completely unaware. Although there are many ministers and concubines in daily life,
The Queen Mother protects me, but I know that the only person I can really rely on is Your Majesty, so, Your Majesty, you must not misunderstand me! I only want your Majesty to live a long life without worries, and the Xu family's ministers and concubines are completely unaware.
Of! Your Majesty!”
After hearing Concubine Shu's tearful words, Emperor Zhengxuan's lips curled up slightly. He smiled and reached out to caress Concubine Shu's soft face. Then, he said in a hoarse voice, "I have never doubted what Concubine Ai is doing."
I have to let you go, otherwise...how can I see you?"
"Really, really?" Concubine Shu's eyes were red, as if she didn't believe it.
Emperor Zhengxuan smiled and nodded, "Of course, I still understand the character of my beloved concubine."
He had never suspected that Concubine Shu would be involved in the attack on Qiu Shou. Xu Shoufu had always been cautious. He had not even heard from Wang Tao about Qiu Shou, so how could he tell Concubine Shu?
Concubine Shu may be inclined towards the queen and the prince, but she is only inclined because the prince is the prince and the future emperor of the Wei Dynasty. However, if she were to take risks in order to side with the prince, she would be involved in a major crime such as regicide, which would kill the nine clans.
Come, she is determined not to dare.
The prince and the Xu family did not dare to involve her because they could not afford the variables involved.
Therefore, he really had no suspicion about Concubine Shu.
The reason why he summoned Concubine Shu was not to pursue these matters.
"My beloved concubine, you and the Queen have always been on good terms, but I wonder... have you received any secret letters from the Queen recently?" Emperor Zhengxuan asked, raising the corners of his lips and staring at Concubine Shu with burning eyes.