Early morning. Misty Pavilion.
"My heart is not a stone, it cannot be turned. My heart is not a mat, it cannot be rolled up.”Brush by brush, I practice writing seriously, so that my heart can get a moment of peace.
Baojuan stepped forward and bowed with a smile." Little Master, Hui Ronghua is here to visit you."”
I nodded without saying anything.
Mei Zhuang held Cai Xing's hand and walked slowly to me, smiling lightly,"What else do you do besides practicing calligraphy, admiring flowers, and dancing?"”
I didn't even raise my head and said," Juqing, look at the tea.”
Mei Zhuang calmly sat down, Ju Qing then held the prepared hot tea, bowed and left.
Mei Zhuang looked at me curiously and smiled." I heard that you've been going to the Phoenix Hall often recently?”
I didn't change my expression and said,"Then you should know that Huixue is also in Fengyi Hall."”
Mei Zhuang was surprised. Hui Xue was in Fengyi Hall? No wonder you, who had never stepped out of the Misty Pavilion, had been so diligent in coming to the Phoenix Rites Hall recently.”She paused and continued to ask,"But why did the Empress leave Hui Xue in the Phoenix Ceremony Hall?"”
I raised my eyebrows and said coldly,"You and Sister Zhen know how I treat Huixue." Forget it. You also know that although Sister Zhen is favored, her face is already disfigured. Although Concubine Hua is favored again, it may not last long. The Empress is always alone. She just wants to praise me and suppress me.”
Mei Zhuang was surprised. I can't tell that the Empress is-then what are you going to do now?”
I didn't change my expression and said,"The Empress is still the Empress, so what can I do?" I'm not as favored as Sister Zhen and Concubine Hua, so what can I do?”
Mei Zhuang said desolately,"Speaking of Wan Guipin, I am very angry." Ling Rong, you don't know, right? The reason why Consort Hua was favored again was because she suggested it to the Emperor! I don't care if Consort Hua is an arrow at the end of its flight, I only know that Wan Guipin has completely broken my heart!”
I shook my head." You and Sister Zhen are childhood sweethearts. I can't catch up. Don't be estranged because of this. Sister Zhen had lost her Dragon Son and was already in great pain from being disfigured. Since she had given Concubine Hua such a high status, she must have her own reasons. The Emperor had always doted on Sister Zhen, even when she was disfigured. You and I should be happy for her."
Mei Zhuang sneered,"I didn't know that she had such a noble character!" However, there was something even more interesting. The eldest son of Zhen Yan's Zhen family was in a mess because of a firework girl.”
I raised my eyebrows and said coldly,"How restless?" Isn't it just a woman with fireworks?"
Mei Zhuang vented her anger." Don't underestimate this firework woman." It was said that Zhen Yan beat up his first wife because of this firework girl. The first wife had been pregnant for more than four months, but Zhen Yan beat her up just like that. Now, it was said that he was going to divorce her!”
I couldn't help but feel amused. The eldest son of the Zhen family was young and promising, and had made many military achievements. I just didn't expect her to be so..."
Mei Zhuang sneered,"Isn't this karma?" Haha, Ling Rong, don't say that I'm heartless. It's just that Wan Guipin's actions are truly chilling. Her Xiaoyue's disfigured face was once estranged from the Emperor for a period of time. Later, I couldn't bear to see her give up on herself, so I personally persuaded her and even took her to see the fate of Li Guipin and Cao Jie Yu in the Cold Palace. Only then did she realize. Later, when she heard that Qin Fangyi and Lu Zhaoyi humiliated her in Yong Alley, Zhen Huan finally came to her senses. She didn't expect that I would try to persuade her with good intentions, but in the end-" After saying that, she was already teary-eyed.
I said lightly,"A woman's heart is like a needle in the bottom of the sea. This harem is a big dye vat. The people of the past are all in the past."”
Mei Zhuang said sadly," I never thought Huan 'er was such a person. It really hurts my heart."”
I shook my head helplessly." I've always thought that you and Sister Zhen would never leave each other. There would never be any secrets between the two of you. I didn't expect Sister Zhen to even...”
Mei Zhuang's eyes were red as she said fiercely,"The humiliation of Consort Hua in the past is like a deep pain." Although I am not favored, I have plenty of time to waste with Consort Hua in this lifetime. If I don't take revenge, I swear I am not human!”
I said lightly,"Although the Empress intends to praise me, but my heart…" I paused and continued,"I am a humble person. Unfortunately, I can't help Sister Mei. Why don't you ask Sister Zhen for help? The Emperor has always doted on her."”
Mei Zhuang wiped away her tears and sneered,"Now that Wan Guipin has been disfigured, she is even more worried about her own gains and losses. She is always sticking to the emperor." How could she still have the mood to help me, this so-called former sister? If she really wanted to help me, she wouldn't have given Consort Hua a favor!”
I shook my head and said lightly,"Sister Zhen loves the emperor wholeheartedly." However, I heard in the Empress 'Palace these few days that Sister Zhen is very popular and can even participate in court affairs. Moreover, the Emperor has also adopted Sister Zhen's opinion. Sister Mei, you are after all good sisters with her, so how can Sister Zhen not help you?”
Mei Zhuang said in surprise," I've also heard the palace people talk about it before, but the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. I've always treated it as a joke. If it wasn't for you telling me today, I'm afraid I wouldn't have believed it!" He didn't expect the Emperor to dote on Wan Guipin to this extent!”
I didn't change my expression and said,"Sister Zhen has always been able to understand the emperor's intentions, so it's natural for the emperor to love her." Sister Mei, pity me for not being favored. Otherwise, I would have helped you no matter what! How about this, when I pay my respects to the Empress tomorrow, I will mention it in front of the Empress!”
Mei Zhuang couldn't help but sob," Wan Guipin and I have a small relationship, but she treats me worse than you! Ling Rong, you don't have to do this for me! Didn't the Empress always give in to Consort Hua? So what if she's the Empress!"
I firmly said,"In the past, elder sister was imprisoned in the Chrysanthemum Hall. Ling Rong was willing to help elder sister at the risk of death. Moreover, elder sister Mei is now so compassionate to the Empress Dowager. How could Ling Rong abandon elder sister Mei?"”
Mei Zhuang was moved and walked forward to hold my hand. She smiled and said,"I know how Ling Rong treats me. Better than someone!" One in front of him, one behind his back! Now that she was disfigured, it could be considered as God punishing her!”
I lightly said,"The emperor dotes on sister Zhen, how can he let sister Zhen disfigure?" Moreover, there was still the Zhen family! Oh right, Imperial Physician Wen won't leave Sister Zhen alone!”
When Mei Zhuang heard me mention Wen Shichu, her heart ached. She said coldly," Yes, I, Shen Mei Zhuang, am confident that I am not inferior to Zhen Huan, but now I feel that I am not comparable to her at all! When she entered the palace, she had the Emperor's love, her elder brother's support, and Imperial Physician Wen's care, but what about me? Hehe…"
I didn't mind, but Sister Zhen is indeed a smart person. A few days ago, the king of Runan dressed up to go to court late, speech officer Zhang Rulin impeached him, played Runan Wang's crime of disrespect. On the way down, he was punched by Runan Wang. This matter stirred up a hornet's nest, and the civil officials and generals quarreled endlessly. It was Sister Zhen who suggested starting with the Princess Consort of Runan King and her children. The son of Runan King was the heir and the daughter was the concubine of Gong Ding Emperor. She was educated in front of the Empress Dowager. First, he gave her glory and favor, and then advised the Runan Princess to persuade the Runan King to apologize to Zhang Rulin.”
Mei Zhuang said disdainfully,"Wan Gui Pin meddled in politics, how could the Empress Dowager let her go?" Father Zhen once praised Wan Gui Concubine as Zhuge among women. I don't think so. She didn't know what to do before she had a son. What if she got a son in one fell swoop? Gongding's concubine was only twelve years old. She was said to be raised in front of the Empress Dowager, but in reality, she was just a hostage at a critical moment. Moreover, did she enter the palace to enjoy life? I am unfamiliar and disappointed with Wan Guipin's methods!”
I sighed." The harem never needs simple people. I was a young girl who didn't understand the world back then, but now I've learned to speculate. Thinking about it, the only person who hasn't changed is you.”
Mei Zhuang smiled apologetically and said," I didn't give you any advice back then. It's not easy for you either. Speaking of which, it's my fault as your sister!”
I didn't mind saying,"Although the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, Sister Mei is such a distinct woman. It is Ling Rong's blessing to be able to call you sister."”
Mei Zhuang was moved and smiled,"Ling Rong, in this cold harem, I'm afraid that only you treat me sincerely!"”
I sighed,"If Sister Zhen had asked Imperial Physician Wen to take care of you when she was pregnant, there wouldn't have been so many things!"”
The smile on Mei Zhuang's face froze, and she hesitated." At that time, I believed Liu Meng. Huan 'er's health was not good, so I did not trouble Imperial Physician Wen!”
I said in surprise,"In the entire Imperial Academy of Medicine, besides the deputy, Imperial Physician Wen's medical skills are the best. I also heard that elder sister had a particularly hard time during that period. Could it be that elder sister Zhen didn't even let Imperial Physician Wen come to see her once?"”
Mei Zhuang said hesitantly,"Indeed, I didn't. I didn't even make a suggestion."。”
I said in disbelief," How is that possible? Sister Zhen and Sister Mei were so close. Besides, with Sister Zhen's cautiousness, how could she trust a stranger with your body?”
Mei Zhuang was surprised.”
I coldly said,"Sister Zhen has always been a cautious person. Although Imperial Physician Wen has been taking care of your body, your complexion is getting worse and worse.。”
Mei Zhuang firmly denied,"I don't believe it. Imperial Physician Wen isn't that kind of person. Ling Rong, you think too much."”
I didn't mind saying,"It's just that I saw sister taking medicine every day but it didn't get better. I only asked this question. Of course, sister Mei can change a doctor to take a look at you."。”
Mei Zhuang's face was flustered as she said,"Ling Rong, it shouldn't be."”He paused and continued," I'm a little tired today. I'll come and see you another day."”
I nodded and instructed Baojuan,"Baojuan, send Sister Mei off."”
Mei Zhuang left in a daze.
There was a weakness in human nature. Once one was suspicious of you, everything you had done would be denied one by one. It was just that he did not expect Mei Zhuang to be separated from Zhen Huan so quickly.
Ten days after the Dragon Boat Festival, the weather gradually became hot. Several palace maids could not withstand the hot wind even when they waved their feather fans. So Xuanling issued an edict, moved to the palace as soon as possible relatives and dignitaries together to Xijing Taiping Palace summer vacation.
There weren't many concubines accompanying him. The ones who were worth looking at were the Empress, Consort Hua, Consort Duan, Consort Jing, Consort Zhen Huan, Consort Mei Zhuang, Consort Xin Gui, Consort Tian, Consort Shen, and so on.
I still live in the Wanyue Tower, Mei Zhuang is sympathized by the Empress Dowager, Xuan Ling is still filial to her, and Zhen Huan lives in the Yifu House. The others have almost no changes.
As for why Mei Zhuang didn't serve the Empress Dowager, it was something that had to be said before.
In the Chrysanthemum Hall.
Mei Zhuang returned to her bedroom in a daze and sat on the couch in deep thought.
A few days later.
Imperial Physician Zhang helped Mei Zhuang. Imperial Physician Zhang was the most old-fashioned person in the entire Imperial Academy of Medicine. He would not give face to anyone and was the most upright person.
Mei Zhuang looked at Imperial Physician Zhang and couldn't help but panic. She couldn't help but urge him,"Imperial Physician Zhang, how is my body?"”
Imperial Physician Zhang hesitantly looked at Mei Zhuang and said,"Reporting to Young Lord Rong Hua, your body seems to have been frozen for a long time…"
Mei Zhuang's face turned pale as she anxiously asked,"Has Imperial Physician Zhang confirmed it?" Will there be a mistake?"
Imperial Physician Zhang's face was serious as he said,"This lowly official has been practicing medicine for decades, how could I be wrong!" Little Master's body had accumulated cold items for more than a year.”
Mei Zhuang couldn't believe it."So, the medicine I usually take is harmful?"”
Imperial Physician Zhang said with a serious face,"If Little Master takes this medicine for a long time, it will cause her to become infertile and even haggard." Any imperial physician would have noticed it if they paid close attention.”
Mei Zhuang's face was pale as she muttered,"Thank you Imperial Physician Zhang, but please don't tell anyone about today's matter, lest it bring misfortune to you and me!"”Indeed, my body is getting worse by the day. At first, I thought that it was because I was lonely.。
Imperial Physician Zhang respectfully said,"This humble official understands. This humble official will write a prescription for Young Master. However, it will take a long time to fully recover."”
Mei Zhuang smiled dejectedly,"Thank you, Imperial Physician Zhang. Cai Xing, send Imperial Physician Zhang off."”
Once Imperial Physician Zhang left, tears could no longer be held back from flowing down her face. Heartache, very painful. Hate, hate everyone who fooled me! I didn't expect Wen Shichu to do this for Zhen Huan. I really don't believe that Zhen Huan and Wen Shichu are such people! But Imperial Physician Zhang is the most honest person in the entire Imperial Academy of Medicine, how could he fool an unfavored concubine like me? Zhen Huan! Wen Shichu! You guys are so ruthless! Haha!
Cai Xing saw her little master's hateful smile and unconsciously curled her lips into a smile, but when she faced Mei Zhuang, her face was full of sorrow. Caixing cried,"Little Master, don't be sad!" Wouldn't it be a pity for your enemies if you were so sad?”
Mei Zhuang was stunned and did not speak.
Cai Xing struck while the iron was hot,"I really can't imagine that Imperial Physician Wen is such a person!" At that time this servant still couldn't understand why Imperial Physician Wen was so considerate to Little Lord, but now that I think about it, he just had other intentions!”
Mei Zhuang was speechless and tears streamed down her face.
"Little Master, is it really worth it for you to be so sad? Thinking back to how little master was doted on and still thought of Wan Guipin, Wan Guipin did not even know how to think for little master. It was clear that she was vicious! This servant heard that Qin Fangyi, who had humiliated Wan Guipin a few days ago, was scared out of her wits. Lu Zhaoyi's request to be demoted must have something to do with Wan Guipin!”Cai Xing said hatefully.
Mei Zhuang muttered,"Why?" Why are you doing this to me?"
Cai Xing pretended to be sad and said,"Little Lord used to be so favored. This servant guessed that Wan Guipin was jealous of Little Lord!" Little Lord's status was higher than Wan Gui Pin, so how many sisters in the inner palace would fall out for the sake of love? Moreover, if Wan Guipin was sincere to Little Lord, why didn't she come to comfort Little Lord? However, Wan Guipin was depressed during that period of time when little master personally…"
Before he could finish, Mei Zhuang said hatefully,"So that's how it is!" So that was how it was! I didn't expect Zhen Huan to be such an amazing person! But, but, why did Imperial Physician Wen treat me like this?”After saying that, she was extremely sad.
Cai Xing pretended to be enlightened and said,"Now that the harem concubines have withered, other than Concubine Hua, Wan Guipin is the most favored! It seemed that this was Wan Guipin's goal!”
Mei Zhuang seemed to have lost her soul.
Imperial Physician Zhang was indeed the most upright person, but why didn't Wen Shi Chu discover it? This was because the medicine was still the medicine that Wen Shichu had concocted. However, this medicine had been added bit by bit over a long period of time. However, the most fatal thing was not the medicinal soup, but the snow incense that was lit up every night! Other than calming the nerves, the snow incense could destroy the body and even cause women to become infertile. However, the medicinal properties were mild, and it would not be a problem to delay it for eight to ten years.
Such a useless method, this harem full of schemes and plots was simply not enough, let alone Wen Shichu who was conceited about his medical skills at a young age?
As for why Cai Xing would betray Mei Zhuang? You must know that the harem has always been successful. I promised her a beautiful future. If she followed the unfavored Mei Zhuang for the rest of her life, she would only marry a manservant or not marry for the rest of her life. Although I couldn't let her marry into some rich and powerful family, I could still be the first wife.
When Mei Zhuang started to lose favor, I had already ordered people to shake the hearts of those who could be used by me, and Cai Xing was an unexpected surprise.
Mei Zhuang had never had the heart to compete for favor. Even if she hated Concubine Hua, she would only push her to the Empress Dowager's side. So, she could use Zhen Huan's so-called sisterhood and Wen Shichu's so-called sincerity.
As for why Mei Zhuang was so easily taken in, the first reason was her jealousy of Zhen Huan. When they were both favored, Xuan Ling had always doted on Zhen Huan. After she was wronged, although Wen Shichu took good care of her, she learned that Wen Shichu loved Zhen Huan. Zhen Huan had everything, but she had nothing. Wen Shichu took care of Mei Zhuang's body because of Zhen Huan, but she fell in love with Wen Shichu. How could she not hate him? When she found out that Zhen Huan and Wen Shichu were good to her, it was just a conspiracy. How could she not hate him?
As expected, Mei Zhuang didn't disappoint me. This summer vacation with Taiping Palace showed her determination.
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