"I understand, of course I understand. But I think I already know Miss Zhao very well.”Lu Yueqin sneered." I still remember what you asked me to do in Jiangluo City. Therefore, I don't think I need to waste any more time.”
"But I still don't understand Consort Chen. Is Consort Chen not willing to tell me about your habits?”Zhao Luyan did not want Lu Yueqin to leave just like that. She was anxious to make her stay, so she asked.
"Doesn't Miss Zhao know me well enough? Isn't it enough for you to know so many things about me?”Lu Yueqin asked," If you really don't know me, would I be standing here? Can you threaten me?”
Lu Yueqin's words made Zhao Luyan very angry, but she could not flare up. She could only change the topic and continue asking,"What habits does the Emperor have?"
"Why are you suddenly asking about this?" Lu Yueqin found it strange.
"It is very dangerous to enter the palace without understanding the situation, especially when it comes to the emperor. If I do something to make him unhappy and offend him, I'm afraid it won't be good for the Empress, right?”Zhao Luyan deliberately said," Know yourself and know your enemy. I know this. I also know that Consort Chen is not favored. If it weren't for us, you wouldn't have gotten this position. But you are the Empress after all and have served the Emperor before. You definitely know a little about his habits. I heard that two days ago, the emperor was still staying at your place, right?”
"I didn't expect you to be so well-informed that you even know this.”Lu Yueqin smiled bitterly." That's right. He stayed at my place the night before yesterday, but I could tell that he didn't want to come. It was probably Consort Shu who pitied me and asked him to come. After he arrived, he did not say anything. He only marked the memorials and went to rest at night. He left the next day. After that, he didn't come again."
"When Father said that you weren't favored, I didn't really believe it. Now it seems that it's worse than I thought.”Zhao Luyan said unhappily," Are you a woman? Can't you please men?”
"I don't want to please him at all. You should understand that I don't like him, and I don't have a competitive heart.”Lu Yueqin said lightly," You chose me. It can be said that you chose the wrong person.”
"But I had no choice but to choose you. I didn't expect it to be like this.”Zhao Luyan also had a helpless look on her face. Seeing Lu Yueqin's indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune, she was annoyed." In the Imperial Palace, which woman does the Emperor like the most? Is it that Consort Shu? What's so special about her? Why does the Emperor like her so much? Is it because she's very beautiful?"”
"That's not it. She's already in her forties or fifties. How beautiful can she be? However, her personality was not bad. She and the emperor were a couple in need. Ever since the previous empress passed away, she was the one who handled the affairs of the harem. The emperor trusted her very much. There were a few times when she was asked to be the Empress, but she declined. I heard that a few days ago, the emperor brought up the old matter again, so Shu Fei could only agree.”Lu Yueqin introduced.
"Being the empress is the most doted upon." Zhao Luyan repeatedly mulled over these two words. Suddenly, an idea flashed in her mind and she asked," After entering the palace, can you bring me to see this Consort Shu?”
"You don't have to say that. I'll bring you there. After all, she agreed to this matter. According to the rules, of course, I have to let her see you. If she thinks it's inappropriate and chases you out, I can't do anything about it.”
"Don't worry, I'll make her satisfied.”Zhao Luyan smiled proudly.
Seeing Zhao Luyan's half-smile, Lu Yueqin was extremely nervous and her scalp went numb. He wondered what Zhao Luyan had in mind. Was it related to him? Lu Yueqin knew that she shouldn't have agreed, but she had no choice. If she told Consort Shu about him and He Huafeng, what would he do? Lu Yueqin really wanted to ask, but when she saw Zhao Luyan's sharp gaze, she had no choice but to give up. She could only be careful in the future.
Zhao Luyan knew that this Lu Yueqin was unreliable. She was very dissatisfied with her now, but she had no choice but to reluctantly deal with it. In other words, when it came to the Imperial Palace, she might not necessarily listen to her arrangements. If she told her identity to the Emperor, then she would not be able to bear the consequences. Moreover, in Zhao Luyan's opinion, there was nothing to be done by being with Lu Yueqin. Although she was Consort Chen, she was high and mighty and was not favored. If she was with her, she would not be able to see the Emperor and would be useless in the palace. However, that Shu Fei Niangniang seemed to be a person worth relying on. If he stayed by her side, the chances of seeing the emperor were very high. Zhao Luyan made up her mind to think of a way to rope in Consort Shu and strive to stay by her side.
Zhao Shengming didn't say much after he told her father about it that night. He just told her to be careful. Considering that she had to leave early the next morning, Zhao Luyan told her to go back and rest early. Zhao Luyan did not decline because she still wanted to visit Granny Li and ask about some other things. After leaving her father's study, Zhao Luyan went to Granny Li's room. Granny Li was still kneeling in front of Zhao Luyan's mother's memorial tablet and praying quietly as usual. When she heard the door open, she knew it was Zhao Luyan, but she did not turn around and only asked softly,"You're here?"
"I'm going to the palace tomorrow, so I came to see you.”Zhao Luyan sat beside her and said faintly.
He clearly felt Granny Li's body tremble, but he didn't hear what she said. Granny Li turned her head and looked at Zhao Luyan. She smiled and said,"After waiting for so many years, this day has finally come. It can be said that your dream has come true. You must be very happy.”
"Dream come true? Not yet. Didn't I tell you? I'm just a servant girl by Lu Yueqin's side. It's not easy to get close to the Emperor. I still need to work hard. Granny Li, just wait for my good news. I will definitely succeed.”Zhao Luyan said confidently.
"I also think that you will succeed.”Granny Li smiled and echoed. He looked at Zhao Luyan and helped her tidy her hair. He sighed and said," It's a pity that I'm leaving soon. I won't be able to see your success."”
"You want to leave? Where are we going?" Zhao Luyan was shocked. She had never thought that Granny Li would leave her one day.
"Of course I'm going to where I should go.”Granny Li smiled and said," Back then, I promised my sister that I would personally raise you. Now that you have grown up and are safe and sound, nothing has happened. Now that you are leaving this house and entering the Imperial Palace, my mission will be completed. There is no need for me to stay, so I have decided to leave.”
"Granny Li, you are my only family. If you leave, what will happen to me? Please don't go." Zhao Luyan begged," Wait for me. Within a year, no, within half a year, I will definitely think of a way to let you enter the palace. At that time, I will definitely take good care of you."”
"There's no need. I didn't stay by your side to enjoy glory and wealth with you. I just hope you're safe. I thought Zhao Shengming wouldn't use you since you're his only daughter. I didn't expect him to not let you go. Fortunately, you're a smart person and weren't used by him. Everything went smoothly. I can be considered to have accomplished my mission and can leave now. At first, I wanted to take you with me, but I could tell that you weren't willing. I won't force you. As long as you feel that you're living well, it's fine. Moreover, Fu Ruihai will protect you, so I can rest assured.”Granny Li started crying as she spoke.
When Granny Li cried, Zhao Luyan could not hold it in anymore. She hugged her and cried,"Granny Li, I don't want to let you go. I know you love me, and I can't leave you.”
"I don't want to leave either. I can't bear to leave you either. I want to stay too. "But every time I see your father, I'm afraid. I'm afraid that he'll see through my secret. I'm afraid that he'll know the secret between us. I'm afraid that he'll harm you and me. I can't do anything about it.”Granny Li cried.
"Are you saying that Father already knows about us?”Zhao Luyan said in surprise. She was already very careful about the matter with Granny Li. Xi Mei and Fu Ruihai didn't know about it, so how did her father know?
At this time, Granny Li shook her head and said,"I don't know what he saw either. I keep feeling that when he saw me and looked at me these past few days, it made my heart feel uneasy. I can't explain that feeling either. He didn't know my identity when I first entered. It's been so many years, and I've been careful. I didn't expect him to still see through me. When he killed my sister, I saw it with my own eyes. He didn't want me to say anything, especially not to tell you. I know that he wanted to kill me long ago, but because of you, he didn't dare to do it because you needed me. Now that you're leaving, no one can control him. I know so much about him, so I'll definitely kill him to silence him. But I don't want to die. I can't sit still and wait for death. If you want me to be safe, let me leave this place.”Granny Li pleaded.
It turned out that Granny Li decided to leave because she was afraid that her father would kill her. Zhao Luyan could understand her. He supported her and said," Then you should go. Find a safe place to stay. When I succeed, I'll think of a way to bring you back. At that time, you won't be afraid of anything. No one will hurt you."”
Seeing Zhao Luyan like this, Granny Li couldn't refuse. She nodded and said,"I hope we can reunite one day. There is one more thing that I hope you can promise me. It is Miss Xi Mei. I quite like this person. I want to take her away and keep her company. If you become rich one day, come and pick us up. What do you think?”
"YiNiang, you don't have to be so polite. If you were alone, I would still be worried. With Ximei following you, I can be at ease. Don't worry, one day, I'll come and pick you up.”Zhao Luyan promised.
"Alright, I'll wait for you." Granny Li wasn't particularly happy. She just nodded gently. She sighed and could not help but remind him," After entering the palace, you must control your temper. You can't be like this. You must be very respectful to Lu Yueqin. After all, she is Consort Chen. You can't be too impudent." I know that you are arrogant and look down on others, especially Lu Yueqin. Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you have something on her. If she wants to go all out, there's nothing you can do. I know you're not afraid of anything, but to win the emperor's heart, beauty alone is not enough, you need to be smart and kind. Do you know how that Shu Fei niangniang could obtain the emperor's heart?”
"YiNiang, you know her too?" Zhao Luyan did not expect that Granny Li knew about Consort Shu. It seemed that Granny Li knew quite a bit, but she was unwilling to tell her.
Nanny Li smiled and nodded." This Shu Fei has no power or influence, and her family has no backing. Her father is just a substitute official, but she can win the Emperor's heart. After so many years, it still remains the same. Do you know why? Just because she's kind and plain, you should learn from her and change your personality. Men did not like women who were competitive, especially men who were high and mighty.”
Zhao Luyan thought about it carefully and nodded."I understand. I will learn from Shu Fei niangniang and strive to be like her, to win the emperor's heart.”Suddenly, she thought, did Fu Ruihai not like her because she was too competitive?
"Alright, it's getting late. Go back and rest. Don't you have to get up early tomorrow?”Granny Li pulled Zhao Luyan and helped her out of the door.
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