"Your Majesty, ChenQie has something to tell Your Majesty…" The Empress thought for a moment and continued.
"Oh right, remember, from next year onwards, the consort selection will be changed to once every three years. Now that Consort Yu has given birth to Fifth Prince, Zhen also feels that there are enough people in the harem.”The Emperor still did not look up and interrupted before the Empress could finish.
"ChenQie understands. ChenQie will go back and tell the Empress Dowager.”
"Zhen will go and say it later. We will say it together, and she will definitely agree.”
"Yes."
Seeing that the Emperor had nothing to say, the Empress continued,"Your Majesty, it has been almost half a year since the last selection. Your Majesty only favors Noble Yong and neglects the other newcomers. Why didn't the Emperor let them sleep with Noble Yong after they were done?”
The Emperor raised his eyes to look at the Empress. That look made the Empress very uncomfortable.
"Why? Are you jealous?"
"What kind of vinegar is good for ChenQie? ChenQie felt that no matter what, the other nobles and Chang Zai were the daughters of the Emperor's loyal subjects, so the Emperor should give them some face.”
" Hmm…" The Emperor thought for a moment," Then we won't go to Fragrance Hall tonight."”
"I'm going to Cining Palace to pay my respects to the Empress."”
"ChenQie respectfully sends off the Emperor." Looking at the Emperor's departing back, the Empress felt very upset. For so many years, the emperor had doted on her very much. This was the first time the emperor had let her experience the feeling of losing favor.
Zhi Ran came to the Purple Glow Hall. Ruoqin was rubbing her hands in the room. "What's wrong? Did the Internal Affairs Bureau not bring the charcoal fire over?”Zhi Ran asked.
Ruoqin shook her head." I'll get Guxue to get those dogs. The servants from the Internal Affairs Office said,'Noble Yong doesn't like Chen Changzai, so we don't have to please her. When Chen Changzai is also conferred the title of noble one day, the servants will definitely bring the best charcoal personally. Bah, a bunch of dog slaves!"
Zhi Ran hugged Ruoqin and said,"You've been conferred the title of noble so quickly?" It seemed like the Emperor really doted on her. Sister, don't worry. If you don't want to be bullied by her, we'll perform well at the New Year's Eve banquet.”
Ruoqin looked at Zhi Ran in confusion." Sister doesn't understand. No matter what the situation is, we can't be as enchanting as Noble Yong." Sister, do you have any plans?"
Zhi Ran smiled slyly and said,"Sister, follow my arrangements. This might attract the Emperor."”
The Emperor rode the sedan chair to Cining Palace. At this moment, the melodious sound of a flute drifted out from the other end of the palace wall. The Emperor made a 'stop' gesture and the palanquin stopped. The Emperor listened quietly.
It was a song called " Missing Jun ". Legend had it that a woman in the Tang Dynasty often stayed out at night because her husband was a businessman. The woman stayed in the empty room every night. In the end, she composed this song. The song was melodious and desolate, and the deep feelings of longing were expressed in words. There was a little sadness and a little blame, but all of this was because she missed her.
When the song was over, the Emperor asked Eunuch Yuan,"Can you tell where this song came from?"”
Eunuch Yuan said,"I can't hear it. However, this servant heard that the sound of a flute often comes from the Fei Xi Xuan of the Yonghe Palace. Presumably, this song was also played by Noble Gu, right?”
"Let's go to Fei Xi Xuan." The Emperor nodded.”
"Then the Cining Palace…" Eunuch Yuan was stunned.
"I'll go later."
The palanquin landed in Yonghe Palace, and the Emperor walked into Fei Xi Xuan.
Xiang Zhu was surprised to see the emperor come alone and quickly knelt down to receive him,"ChenQie welcomes the emperor. ChenQie didn't know that the emperor would come today and didn't dress up. Please forgive me!”
The Emperor helped Xiang Zhu up and asked,"Did you play the song 'Missing the King'?"”
"Yes…"
"You played it too well. Come, play another song. Zhen still wants to hear it.”
Xiangzhu was flattered.”
After that, he played the song " Dragon Soars the Clouds."
"Wonderful! Wonderful!" The Emperor clapped his hands in approval." You've been in the palace for several months, and Zhen only knows that you have such talent now!”
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty." ChenQie is not talented and only knows a few songs.”
"Not much, but fine. Alright, I will come often to listen to you play the flute in the future. Oh right, there are many music scores at Jiayue Square. If you like them, I will get someone to bring them to you. You can play them when you are free.”
"ChenQie thanks the emperor."
"Alright, zhen is going to Cining Palace.”
"ChenQie respectfully sends off the Emperor."
"Oh, right." The Emperor turned around and said to Eunuch Yuan," Order the Internal Affairs Bureau to bring my favorite jade flute. I'll give it to Noble Gu."”
“嗻。”Xiang Zhu was overjoyed and quickly knelt down to thank him.
The Emperor helped her up and went out into the palanquin.
"Congratulations, Master! Master is going to be favored this time!" Taste Ru put down the curtain and helped Xiang Zhu back to the house.
"Don't talk nonsense, bengong hasn't slept yet, how can you talk about being favored.”Xiang Zhu sat down. Although she said that, she felt very sweet inside.
"Regardless of whether Master believes it or not, this servant will tell you: Tonight, you will be the one to serve me."
"How is that possible? The emperor has been doting on Guan Ling these days, how could it be my turn?”
At this moment, Fei Xixuan's Eunuch Jiang came to report,"Master, Eunuch Liu from the Internal Affairs Office has brought the jade flute that the Emperor bestowed upon us.”
"Look, you brought it so quickly." Ru took it and showed it to Xiang Zhu.
The ivory white jade flute was pure white and flawless. One look and one could tell that it was a piece of good jade. This flute must be priceless, but the emperor actually gave it to Xiang Zhu so quickly. "Alright, keep it. In a few days, bengong will try blowing it.”
That night, the emperor flipped over Xiang Zhu's green head card.
"Congratulations, noble Gu. Tonight, the emperor is flipping your green head card.”The eunuch who came to report said and then let the nanny who taught etiquette in.
"You see, Master, I said yes.”Taste Ru happily helped Xiang Zhu up and went to the bathroom. After bathing in the orchid soup, the eunuchs wrapped Xiang Zhu in blankets and carried it to Yangxin Hall. Xiangzhu had never thought that she would be favored. She played the flute every day, but the emperor had never come. Today was no different, but the emperor had come. Even on the way to Yangxin Palace Hall, Xiangzhu felt like she was dreaming.
At Yangxin Hall, the eunuchs placed Xiangzhu on the bed.
"Do you like the flute I gave you?”The Emperor supported his head with one hand and gently pushed aside the blanket wrapped around Xiang Zhu with the other.
"ChenQie likes it. Such an expensive flute, the emperor gave it to me just like that.”Xiang Zhu lowered her eyes, too embarrassed to look at the emperor.
"It's good that you like it. Why do you have to care about whether it's expensive or not? In a while, I will ask Yuan Qing to bring the flute over. You can play it for me later.”
"Wait a moment?"
"That's right, I still have to do it with you now, don't I?”With that, he pulled Xiang Zhu into his blanket.
Under the dragon's tent, fish and water had fun.
In Fragrant Pavilion, Guan Ling sat in the main hall, staring at the door. In order to see the emperor, she didn't allow Che Xuan to lower the curtain to block the wind, saying that she wouldn't be able to see the emperor. Just like that, the cold wind blew into the room. No matter how many charcoal fires were lit, the room was still very cold.
Che Xuan looked at her, her heart aching,""Master, rest. The emperor just came last night, so it's normal that he doesn't come today. Master, you should quickly go to sleep, the emperor might come tomorrow.”
Guan Ling stared outside the room expressionlessly and said,"Bengong knows that the emperor isn't coming tonight. Go ask Bengong where he went.”
Che Xuan had no choice but to put on her windbreaker and leave. After the time for an incense stick to burn, Che Xuan returned. Guan Ling asked weakly,""Is it with the Empress or Imperial Concubine Xian?”Che Xuan pursed her lips and lowered her head, not daring to look Guan Ling in the eye.
Guan Ling saw that she didn't answer for a long time and frowned,"What's wrong? Did he freeze mute or deaf after going out? Bengong is asking you a question!"
Che Xuan quickly knelt down and said," Master, please forgive me. I…I went to the service room. The eunuch there said that Noble Gu will be serving tonight."”
" What?!" Guan Ling's eyes widened as she stood up.! She……is she going to fight for this prince's favor? She had never slept with the emperor and had never had the chance to interact with him. Why did the emperor let her sleep with him?!”
Che Xuan said," This servant heard that when Noble Gu was playing the flute, the Emperor heard the beautiful sound of the flute. The Emperor even rewarded her with a jade flute.”Guan Ling felt her legs go weak and her vision went black as she fell to the ground.
The next day, Guan Ling fell ill. The Emperor came to Fragrance Hall in a hurry. Seeing Guan Ling's red face, the Emperor's heart ached. He threw a tantrum at Che Xuan,""How did you serve your master? She actually became so sick!"
Che Xuan quickly knelt down and told her everything that happened last night. However, the smart Che Xuan didn't mention Guan Ling's jealousy. After the Emperor heard this, he frowned and said,""Then it seems that it's my fault. Take good care of your master. I will come back in the future.”
After the Emperor left, Guan Ling opened her eyes and said softly,"The emperor left just like that, why didn't he stay a little longer? Che Xuan, go and see if the emperor went to Sister Xiangzhu's place.”
Che Xuan's eyes were filled with tears." Master, just rest. Don't think about this anymore."”
Guan Ling frowned and said,"Then let Feng Shi Nan go."”
Feng Shi Nan was a eunuch of Fragrant Pavilion. He received the master's mission and went out.
In Daixia Hall, Zhi Ran and Ruo Qin were stunned when they heard about Xiang Zhu's service.
"Now that Guan Ling is the Emperor's favorite, and Xiang Zhu is in bed with her, sister, you must think about it! We haven't even slept together yet!" Ruoqin looked at Zhi Ran.
Zhi Ran nodded. Things were getting more and more difficult. Guan Ling and Xiang Zhu were good sisters. If both of them were favored, it would not be impossible for them to dominate the six palaces. However, Zhi Ran still comforted her,"Don't be nervous. Look at Guan Ling, she didn't make things difficult for us when she was in love with us. I think Guan Ling is just a little spoiled, but she doesn't want to harm us. If there was, she would have done it long ago. So, don't be anxious."
Zhi Ran already had a plan in her heart. Although this plan was only for Ruoqin, she knew that her situation was not any better than Ruoqin's. The only difference was that she was a benefactor while Ruoqin was Chang Zai.# Cancel all reviews: wdd201302 Time:111420185: 54PM #
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