"Is this the only way?" Huangfu Ye asked unwillingly. He, who had already recognized Zhao Luyan's true colors, felt disgusted when he heard the name. Now that he heard that Yi Yun insisted on working with her, he was naturally unwilling. Was there really no other way? Huangfu Ye refused to believe that Yi Yun was not that smart to think of such a method.
"This is the easiest way. We can get close to both the emperor and Zhao Shengming. If we can get their trust, then our future will be smoother. " Of course, Young Master Huangfu, if you're unwilling, we won't force you. After all, this is your own matter. I won't force you. However, I hope you can consider carefully whether you want to fight him head-on or give him a taste of his own medicine. Which one will be easier?”Yi Yun asked as he looked seriously at Huangfu Ye.
Huangfu Ye fell silent and did not answer for a long time. Yi Yun was not accompanying him, so he did not say anything. After waiting for a long time, Huangfu Ye suddenly said,""Alright, let's do this. I'll listen to you. As long as I can avenge my father, I'm not afraid of anything.”
Yi Yun heaved a sigh of relief when Huangfu Ye said that. Just as he was about to pat him on the shoulder to console him, Huangfu Ye turned around and left without even looking at him. This made Yi Yun extremely depressed. However, since Huangfu Ye had already agreed, there was nothing else to say. The only one left was Guan Feng. However, compared to Huangfu Ye, Guan Feng was much easier to deal with. Thinking of this, he felt very proud. She looked up and saw Huangfu Ye's back. He seemed a little lonely and suddenly thought of what Fu Ruihai had said. It seemed that he had to keep a close eye on Huangfu Ye. He could not let his guard down just like that. He could not let Huangfu Ye leave his side, especially when he could not find Shen Xiyin.
In the Imperial Palace, Lu Yueqin was walking along a quiet corridor with her personal maid, Xing 'er. She was very familiar with this path and had walked it many times, but she had never been so frightened and worried like today. As she walked, she thought about what to say when she saw that person. If she said something wrong, not only would she not get permission, but she might also be reprimanded. It was a small matter for him to be reprimanded. If he did not get permission, Zhao Luyan would definitely not let him off. She seemed to be impatient, but he was not confident at all. What should he do? Just as he was thinking about whether he should go back and consider it again, he suddenly heard Xing 'er remind him,"Empress, we're here."
He looked up and saw the words "Hongfang Palace" right in front of him. He sighed and instructed Xing 'er,"Go and report it." Xing 'er went to the door and said a few words to the maid. The girl looked at Lu Yueqin, bowed, and went in. Lu Yueqin and Xing 'er were waiting outside. Lu Yueqin was uneasy about what was going to happen. She wanted to end it quickly, but she also wanted to leave. For a moment, she was conflicted.
Just as Lu Yueqin was at a loss, she suddenly saw a person walk out of the room. This woman looked to be in her fifties. She could be said to be graceful and graceful. Lu Yueqin knew that this person was Zhen Gaodong's favorite concubine, Li Shumin. It was said that she had been with Zhen Gaodong for more than 20 years. Although she was already so old, Zhen Gaodong's love for her did not decrease at all, especially this year. On her 50th birthday, not only was the world pardoned, but the selection was also stopped. This was a very rare thing, which made the other concubines envious. However, this Li Shumin was not very happy. She was neither arrogant nor impatient. She greeted everyone with a smile. There was nothing special about her.
"This lowly concubine Lu Yueqin greets Shu Fei niangniang.”Lu Yueqin saw her coming over and hurriedly bowed.
"Sister, please get up." Li Shumin helped her up and said with a smile," Younger Sister hasn't been here for a long time. I heard that you were sick a few days ago, so I didn't dare to disturb you. I got someone to bring some things over. He wondered if his sister had eaten and if she was feeling better.”
"Much better. Thank you for your concern, sister. I've also eaten the food that sister gave me. It's very good. So I came to visit my sister as soon as I got up and thanked her for her concern.”
"It's only right, it's only right. We're sisters, so there's no need to be so polite.”Li Shumin smiled and said," Since you're here, go in and sit for a while. I'm bored anyway."”Then, without caring whether Lu Yueqin agreed or not, he pulled her into the house. Lu Yueqin had a favor to ask of her, so she didn't decline and went in with her.
After the two of them sat down, Li Shumin asked with concern,"I heard that it was your father's birthday a few days ago. I don't know how it was, but I heard that you went back that day.”
Lu Yueqin nodded." The Emperor is understanding. I told him that day, and he agreed. He even let me bring a gift. He's simply too favored." My father likes quiet and doesn't like crowds. He wasn't feeling well for the past few days, so he didn't invite anyone else. It was fun just the two of us.”
"Among all the concubines, you are the most low-key one I have ever seen.”Li Shumin held her hand and said with a smile," Even if other people are just nobles, every time they come to visit, they will be glorified and boast everywhere. In fact, they are just so-so. Life in the palace is just like this. They are glorified in front of others and sad behind them. There is nothing to be proud of.”
Lu Yueqin heard the praise and lowered her head in embarrassment."As far as I know, sister is also a very low-key person. I heard from others that you haven't returned home for three years, and you didn't let them enter the palace to see you. Your brothers are still ordinary officials. If you count them, you are the most low-key person among all the concubines.”
"You really know how to talk." Li Shumin said with a smile. She sighed and said," My father passed away three years ago. My mother died early too. Once my parents died, there was no need to go back. "As for my brothers, they don't have much talent. They're young and inexperienced. It's already not bad for them to be able to find an official position to support their families. I don't dare to ask for anything else. I just hope that they're safe and sound. I'm satisfied.”
"Yes, being safe is better than anything else.”Lu Yueqin echoed. When she entered the palace back then, wasn't she in this state because she wanted her father to be safe? When he thought of his father, he thought of Zhao Luyan. He felt that it was time to speak, so he said," Sister, I have a request now. I hope you can agree to it.”As he spoke, he stood up and knelt down.
"Younger Sister, what are you doing? If you have anything to say, just say it. There's no need to be so polite.”Li Shumin helped her up again." What exactly is it? Why don't you be frank?"”
"Younger Sister wants someone to accompany her in the palace, I wonder if it is possible?”
"Could it be that Younger Sister feels that she doesn't have enough people?”Li Shumin frowned and asked with concern," If you think you don't have enough people, I can send a few more people over.”
"Big Sister misunderstood. Little Sister didn't mean it that way. The people there are not bad and treat me very well. There's no need for sister to spend money.”Lu Yueqin explained," The person I want isn't from the palace, nor is she a servant girl. I didn't ask her to come in to serve me. I just want her to stay by my side and talk to me."”
"Who is it?"
" She's…" Lu Yueqin was at a loss for words when she suddenly remembered what Zhao Luyan had said. She said," She's my distant cousin. Her parents are dead and she has no one to rely on. She was originally staying at my father's place, but she's a girl after all. It's inconvenient to stay there. Moreover, if she stays there for a long time, I'm afraid it will cause gossip and harm my father." The last time we met, I saw that she was eloquent, witty, and cute. I liked her very much. I'm always alone in the palace, so lonely. It's rare to see someone I hit it off with, so I want to bring him in and tell him the truth.”
Li Shumin did not answer immediately. Instead, she stood up and paced back and forth. She frowned and looked very conflicted. Seeing her like this, Lu Yueqin was very nervous. If she didn't agree, Zhao Luyan wouldn't be able to enter. If Zhao Luyan couldn't enter, she might harm her father and even spread the news about her and He Huafeng everywhere. At that time, she would have no way to defend herself, so Lu Yueqin was especially nervous. However, since Li Shumin did not speak, she could not say anything. She could only wait quietly.
After some time, Li Shumin stopped and turned to Lu Yueqin.""You have been in the palace for quite some time, so you should know the rules here. There are standards for food and clothing, and you can't just come and go casually, especially for palace maids and eunuchs. I can understand your pain, but this matter is really not easy to handle. I hope you won't make things difficult for me.”
As expected, Lu Yueqin knew it wouldn't be that easy, but she thought of her father and He Huafeng. For their sake, she couldn't give up just like that. So he said," I know this matter is very difficult for you, but I don't know who to talk to. That girl is too pitiful. If she can't come in, we can only send her back to the countryside. We can't rest assured that she's alone. I know what Consort Shu is worried about. This little sister of mine is very obedient. Although she has never been to such a place, she will definitely not break the rules. Consort Shu, please let her in. I beg you, I promise nothing will happen.”As Lu Yueqin spoke, she started crying. She was afraid that if Li Shumin did not agree, things would be difficult.
"Why are you crying? Don't be like this. Don't cry.”When Li Shumin saw her cry, she was a little at a loss. She helped her wipe away her tears and sighed, saying," It's not that I don't agree, but this matter is of great importance. I'm not the Empress, so my words are useless. If the Emperor finds out and blames me, I can't bear the responsibility. How about this, the emperor might come over in a while. When he comes over, I will discuss it with him and see if he agrees.”
"That's the only way." Lu Yueqin had no choice but to agree. She knew that things would not be so easy. She did not know if the Emperor would agree. If he did not agree, it would be difficult for her to explain to Zhao Luyan. She looked at Li Shumin and said sincerely again," Consort Shu, can you help me say a few words later? Otherwise, otherwise…" As she spoke, she started crying again.
Li Shumin did not know why Lu Yueqin was so sad. Was it worth it just for a cousin? But now that things had come to this, he could only comfort her and say,"Alright, alright, I will definitely help you think of a way. Why don't you stay here for a while longer? The emperor is coming soon.”
"Forget it. Younger Sister doesn't dare to disturb the emperor and elder sister. Since the emperor has come, Younger Sister will take her leave.”As Lu Yueqin spoke, she curtsied and was about to leave. Li Shumin was about to ask him to stay when she heard Lu Anda's voice from outside…
"The Emperor has arrived."
Lu Yueqin was shocked when she heard that. She turned around and saw Zhen Gaodong walking over with a few people. While she was still in a daze, she saw Li Shumin kneeling down beside her. She did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly knelt beside him."ChenQie Lu Yueqin and Li Shumin greet the emperor.”
"Get up, there's no need to be so polite.”Zhen Gaodong said with a smile. He turned to Lu Yueqin and asked," Why are you here?”
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