He suddenly felt his mouth was dry and thirsty, and he kept pouring tea into his mouth. If it wasn't for the fact that he had an appointment with the Prime Minister later, he would have dragged Jiang Ling 'er over to have a good time."I still have important matters to attend to, so I'll accompany you later!”
After sending off Imperial Dragon Keji, Jiang Ling 'er asked someone to bring her two books. She sat in the courtyard and drank tea while concentrating on reading. She wanted to enter the world of books so that she could not be distracted from recalling the pain.
Just as Jiang Ling 'er was engrossed in her reading, Chun Tao walked up to her and reported that the Queen had heard that she was unwell and had fainted on the ground. She had specially sent someone to send a box of deer antler and a jar of bee milk. The person also said that if the Queen hadn't been ill in the past few days, he would have come to see her personally. When Jiang Ling 'er recovered, he would often visit the Queen. They were all women in the palace, so they could call each other sisters.
The excuse that she was feeling unwell and had fainted was definitely fabricated by Imperial Dragon Keji. The gifts and visits were fake, and she wanted to know what was the truth. Since that was the case, she wasn't afraid to tell Sima Chuchu that she wasn't sick at all and that she was deliberately unwilling to see her become the empress. She was ignoring her and deliberately not going to see her.
Since Sima Chuchu was courteous, then he wouldn't lose his face. No matter what, he had to return the favor. This Queen had been conferred for three days, and Imperial Dragon Keji hadn't stayed at her place for even a day. She was a pitiful woman, and he wanted to see what kind of character this Queen was.
Jiang Ling 'er ordered someone to bring the thousand-year-old Lingzhi that was given to her by Yulong Keji and personally sent it to Sima Chuchu's Dong Lin Hall. The person who needed nourishment the most right now was not her, but Sima Chuchu's heart. Wasn't she sick? Then she should go and take a look personally. No matter what, she was still the Queen, and it was not a good idea for her to always avoid seeing her. Now that she had come knocking on her door, she could avoid cooking, but she couldn't avoid it.
This thousand-year-old ginseng was a rare and simple item, so it was useless for her to keep it with her. Giving it to Sima Chuchu would still give her some face, and she could also see Sima Chuchu's expression and actions. She could also estimate the other party's power in case she attacked her one day. It was good to take a risk and plan. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and knowing your enemy will allow you to fight a hundred battles without mercy. She was not naive enough to think that Sima Chuchu was an easy person. If he was an easy person, he would not have come to the Inner Palace. From what she had seen and heard since she was young, she knew that... One could not be defenseless in the harem, nor could one underestimate the enemy. If others were warm to you, it could be sweet poison.
In the Dong Lin Palace, Sima Chuchu's personal palace maid Bi Yun helped her out of the bed and sat beside Jiang Ling 'er.
Sima Chuchu's face was haggard. She ordered someone to bring a plate of osmanthus cake for Jiang Ling 'er to taste,""Younger Sister's health isn't good, yet she came to see me personally and even gave me this thousand-year-old ginseng. I really don't know how to thank Younger Sister!”
She had loved to eat osmanthus cakes since she was young, and Jiang Yintian always gave them to her. Although the desserts made by the imperial chefs were delicious, they did not taste as good as the ones Jiang Yintian bought from outside the palace.
Jiang Ling 'er looked at the osmanthus cake on the table and her heart trembled. This was her favorite pastry."It's a pity to stay at my place. Sister, don't treat me as an outsider and don't think too much about this matter!”
Since Sima Chu Chu was trying to get close to her, then it wouldn't be good for him to give her face, so he would just follow her wishes. Jiang Ling 'er saw that her expression was indeed ugly, as if she was really sick.
It was indeed inappropriate to send a gift back, so Sima Chuchu could only accept it impolitely,""I caught a cold these few days. Otherwise, I would have gone to visit Younger Sister earlier. Although I am the Queen and Younger Sister is only a Madam, Younger Sister entered the palace earlier than me and is deeply loved by the Marquis.”
Sima Chuchu spoke very calmly. Jiang Ling 'er couldn't detect any jealousy in her words. However, the fact that she could say this proved that there was a hidden meaning in her words. To be able to say it so calmly and without showing her emotions, she really wasn't a simple woman.
Sima Chuchu saw that Jiang Ling 'er seemed to be thinking about something. She picked up a piece of osmanthus cake from the table and handed it to her, saying in a deep voice,""Back then, I had a younger sister who liked this osmanthus cake the most. Because I miss her too much, I order people to cook and eat her every day. It's as if she's still by my side. My sister also comes to taste a piece!”
This woman really knew how to get close to people. This story was most likely made up. One could tell from her eyes. If she really had such a sister, why would she say it so emotionlessly?
Jiang Ling 'er gritted her teeth and held back the water that she almost spat out. She resisted the urge to stop her. She smiled bitterly and waved her hand." I don't like it. Sister can eat it herself!"”
"Yes, yes, yes. I didn't even ask my sister if she liked it and let you eat it. It really doesn't make sense!”Sima Chu Chu smiled to herself and said," Tell me what little sister likes to eat. When big sister recovers, I will personally cook for little sister!"”
Jiang Ling 'er fell into deep thought. Personally? Wasn't this a little too polite? Her expression was not sincere at all, and she was a little pretentious.
"I should have come to visit elder sister earlier, but my body was really not feeling well, and the Marquis did not allow me to leave the palace.”Jiang Ling 'er pretended to be sweet. Since she knew how to act, she knew how to act too. She had seen it many times since she was young, so she knew how to act. She had never seen a pig run and had never eaten pork before. She would learn it once she got used to it. In the future, she would have to practice it well in the palace.
Sima Chuchu's smile was very unnatural. She felt very uncomfortable in her heart. She looked at Jiang Ling 'er's refreshed appearance, which did not look like she had just recovered from a serious illness at all."Younger sister has won the heart of the Marquis. Elder sister can understand.”
Jiang Ling 'er could feel that she was grinding her teeth and swallowing.""Big Sister's magnanimity is truly admirable!”
"Older Sister isn't feeling well and wants to go back and lie down. If Younger Sister isn't in a hurry to go back, then you can play here by yourself and treat this place as your own.”Sima Chuchu couldn't stay here any longer. She didn't want to chat with Jiang Ling 'er anymore. Her heart was hurting so badly that she felt as if she was being trampled under Jiang Ling' er's feet. Due to the love Yulong Keji had for her and her status as the young mistress of Ji Nation, she didn't dare to speak or act rashly. On the surface, she still had to maintain a good relationship with her.
"Since elder sister is not feeling well, younger sister will not stay.”After saying that, Jiang Ling 'er did not even bow before she stood up and left without looking back.
Sima Chu Chu was furious. She calmed herself down in one breath,""Miss Yun Zhi, you must remember that I am the queen. One day, I will make you regret your provocation today!”
As soon as he returned to Qingya Palace, the palace servants reported that the young state preceptor Zuo Shanyi was waiting in the hall.
Although Zuo Shanyi did not have any official position or title, everyone called him the little state preceptor, and everyone outside the palace respected him. Even Yulong Keji addressed him as such in front of outsiders and allowed him to enter and leave the palace as he pleased.
He had been staying by Yulong Keji's side every day these few days, discussing state affairs with Yulong Keji, and was praised by Yulong Keji. Yulong Keji also intended to rope him to his side. After all, he needed someone to suppress the arrogance of state affairs.
The two of them sat facing each other. Jiang Ling 'er ordered someone to serve fragrant tea and politely gave it to Zuo Shanyi to drink. No matter what, Zuo Shanyi was still a dignified little state preceptor, she could not neglect him.
Now that she was in the palace, even if she wanted to cut the person in front of her into a thousand pieces, she had to hold back and not reveal anything."May I know why Little State Preceptor has come to look for Yu Er?”
Zuo Shanyi gestured for Jiang Ling 'er to ask the palace servants to leave. Jiang Ling' er then ordered the palace servants to leave. Without her summons, they were not allowed to enter or loiter outside the door.
This time, he had come here with a request. Before he came, he had already prepared for the worst and even prepared a short knife for Jiang Ling 'er. What he wanted was a huge matter. In the current Chu Country, only Jiang Ling' er could do it.
"Actually, I wanted to come and pay my respects yesterday, but I knew that the emperor was accompanying me, so it was inconvenient for me to come!”Zuo Shanyi's face was expressionless. He had always had a poker face, and now that he was serious, he looked even colder.
He said what he wanted to say and didn't get into the main topic. Jiang Ling 'er then ordered someone to prepare a fruit platter and place it on the table."If you have something to say, just say it!"
Zuo Shanyi sat on the chair and didn't say anything for a long time. Just as Jiang Ling 'er was staring at him strangely, Zuo Shanyi suddenly stood up and knelt down in front of Jiang Ling' er.
Jiang Ling 'er was shocked by the sudden kneeling. She leaned against the back of the chair and lifted her feet off the ground. He carefully looked at Zuo Shanyi and waited for the change. He didn't know why, but he didn't dare to move."What…What…What? You…what are you doing!"
Zuo Shanyi was filled with frustration. He did not care if he had scared Jiang Ling 'er or not. He did not think that Jiang Ling' er would be such a timid and weak woman. With three loud bangs, she knocked her head on the ground. Jiang Ling 'er was dumbfounded.
She suspected that Zuo Shanyi had been possessed. Even if he was terminally ill, he would not be so grateful for saving his life. Perhaps things were not that simple. Could it be that he had encountered something major, or that he was seriously ill and did not have long to live? As the saying goes, when a person is about to die, his words are kind! Bah! What a mess. He didn't look like he was about to die!
Seeing that he was about to kowtow to her again, Jiang Ling 'er was so scared that she curled up her legs on the chair. She opened her arms in a surrender posture and continued to lean back against the chair."Don't…don't come again! I'm warning you. Don't come again!"
Bang! Another three knocks sounded. Jiang Ling 'er looked at Zuo Shanyi's forehead. Wow! It could only be described as a bloody mess. He was really ruthless to himself. How much strength did he use to hit himself? It was indeed loud enough. Jiang Ling 'er could not stand it anymore! She was most afraid of people who had a tendency to self-abuse. The hair on her back stood up as she looked at them."If you have something to say, say it. No…don't be like this!”
Zuo Shanyi still ignored Jiang Ling 'er's words. The complexity of his emotions was beyond Jiang Ling' er's comprehension.‘Bang, bang…" Just as the third kowtow was about to land, Jiang Ling 'er's miserable cry rang out."Yayaya!"
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