NFBE Chapter 110 The Shield Concubine 50
Chapter 110 The Shield Concubine 50
Cuizhu probably guessed something and her expression looked a little unhappy. After helping Azhi to rest, she came to Qingzhu with a cold face.
He grabbed Qingzhu, who was still in a daze, and brought him to the corner.
"Sister, what's wrong?"
But Qingzhu was slapped as soon as he asked.
Feeling the pain on his cheek, Qingzhu covered his face for a long time, unable to come back to his senses. He could only stare blankly at Cuizhu.
"elder sister?"
The two sisters have depended on each other since entering the palace, and Cuizhu takes good care of Qingzhu.
If she had a bite to eat, she would choose to leave half for Qingzhu.
Not to mention Qingzhu getting beaten, if anyone dares to touch Qingzhu, Cuizhu will definitely retaliate wildly.
But this sister who loved him so much actually beat him cruelly one day.
Qingzhu's face showed aggrieved look, like a puppy abandoned on the roadside.
Cuizhu looked at her sister's sad expression and could only suppress her heartache and deliberately scolded Qingzhu with a cold face.
"The queen was sleeping in the pavilion, and you actually let others enter the pavilion? Do you understand the seriousness of this?"
"Qingzhu, now you and I are the Majesty's personal maids, we should always consider the Majesty's interests. Your behavior is really inappropriate."
If something really happened to Azhi, they, as personal palace maids, would still be held responsible.
This is my own sister, I can't just watch her die.
If she was really hated by her master, then one can imagine what would happen to her.
Qingzhu's eyes flashed with guilt, but she still pretended to be calm and said, "Eunuch Chen asked me to do this. I was just following his orders. Do you think Eunuch Chen would harm the queen?"
"Sister, I know you are thinking about me, but I didn't mean to harm the queen. The people around have been dismissed by Eunuch Chen. No one else will know that the queen and Lord Xu met."
Unexpectedly, it was Chen Yue's order. A hint of surprise flashed in Cuizhu's eyes.
She couldn't help but ask Qing Zhu, "Why didn't you discuss this with me?"
"Sister is devoted to the queen, and you will definitely not agree to many things, because you dare not let the queen take risks, and Eunuch Chen is afraid that you will disrupt the plan."
Qingzhu was of course aware of Cuizhu's loyalty to Concubine Xian.
Don’t be fooled by the green bamboo’s cold face that always looks like it won’t let strangers approach it.
But in fact, she has the softest heart. If you spend time together for a long time, Cuizhu will gradually show her soft side.
But Qingzhu is just the opposite. She looks noisy, but she does things straightforwardly.
But her heart always considers her two sisters first.
It is indeed very risky to let Azhi meet a foreign man.
But Cuizhu frowned and thought.
What exactly does Chen Yue want to do?
She asked Qingzhu, "Do you know what Eunuch Chen is trying to do this time?"
But Qingzhu shook his head, "I don't know. I'm just following orders. How could I know so much? After all, Eunuch Chen won't harm the queen."
The two sisters already knew about what happened between Azhi and Chen Yue.
Seeing the disapproval on Qingzhu's face, Cuizhu had a vague answer in her heart.
Shuzhu Pavilion was Xu Huaiqian's residence in the palace.
When he was Fu Rong's study companion, he lived in Shuzhu Pavilion.
There is a grove of green bamboos surrounding the Shuzhu Pavilion.
Although it is bleak in winter, the bamboo is still green.
Xu Huaiqian took out the book in his arms and only smelled a faint fragrance. After careful searching, he found that it was coming from the book.
It reminded him of the scene in the pavilion.
The woman was sleeping soundly with a blush on her face, looking so adorable and contented.
The white and tender toes that were accidentally exposed looked like freshly peeled lotus seeds.
The scent of the books is exactly the same as that of Concubine Xian.
It must be because she held it in her hand for too long and looked at it, and she accidentally smelled her fragrance.
Realizing that his action was too inappropriate, Xu Huaiqian blushed and moved the book away.
But the thoughts in my mind still didn't stop.
Thinking of the lingering and ambiguous relationship between the ladies and scholars in the books, Xu Huaiqian covered his face tightly with a bit of distress.
"I am really crazy. How could I have such an idea?"
The other party was Fu Rong's virtuous concubine. Even though she did not sleep with him, she was still his brother's concubine.
You should not cheat on your brother's wife, otherwise you would be unworthy of being a gentleman.
Xu Huaiqian put the books on the table with force, a wry smile on his face.
Others all said that he was elegant and gentle, but only Xu Huaiqian himself knew the truth.
He is not the great sage as rumored by the outside world, he also has seven emotions and six desires.
He has the desire to reach the pinnacle of power and the ambition to rule the country.
I never met the girl I liked before, but now I have met the girl I miss, but the two of us have missed the time.
The other party has already entered the palace as a concubine, and their statuses are very different.
"Huai Qian, I'm here to see you. Why are you hiding in the house today?"
Fu Rong's cheerful voice came from outside. Ever since Xu Huaiqian stayed in the palace to accompany her, Fu Rong's mood has improved a lot and she no longer feels sad every day.
Perhaps because he felt guilty, Xu Huaiqian subconsciously wanted to hide the books, but Fu Rong was faster than him and pushed open the door and rushed in.
Fu Rong was dressed like a peacock.
She wore a cloak embroidered with peacock feathers on the outside, brightly colored clothes on the inside, and a golden crown on her head inlaid with a ruby. She looked extremely wealthy and magnificent.
Compared to Fu Rong's wealthy young master, Xu Huaiqian still wore a dark green robe with his hair simply tied up in a crown.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw what Xu Huaiqian was trying to hide.
Fu Rong immediately showed a sly smile on his face, as if he had caught the other party's handle.
"Okay, Huaiqian, did you hide the treasure from me?"
Before Xu Huaiqian could come to his senses, he had already pounced on and snatched the books.
Fu Rong simply flipped through a few pages and was surprised at first, then burst into laughter at Xu Huaiqian.
"His Majesty……"
"Hahaha, Xu Huaiqian, you are actually reading these things. I was wondering why you hid them. You actually like such indecent books."
Facing Fu Rong's teasing eyes, Xu Huaiqian felt his face getting hot.
It's not that I'm shy or at a loss, it's just that I feel guilty.
The book was thrown to me by Concubine Xian in anger, and I even saw her jade feet at that time.
Perhaps because he remembered what happened just now, Xu Huaiqian didn't dare to look Fu Rong in the eye.
But in Fu Rong's eyes, his guilty conscience was just like Xu Huaiqian's shyness when his habit was exposed by her.
He handed the book to Xu Huaiqian and said, "You'd better read less of these miscellaneous books. If you really want to have a wife when you're old enough, you might as well get a few concubines. You're already quite old now."
Although he was younger than Xu Huaiqian, Fu Rong would still give him a lecture with his hands behind his back.
Fu Ronggang slightly raised his nose after he finished speaking because he smelled a faint fragrance.
The scent seemed strangely familiar to him.
But after a careful tasting, he could not find the source of the fragrance. He could only ask Xu Huaiqian curiously, "Huaiqian, how do you have such a book?"
You should know that the palace has a clear ban on such books.
Facing Fu Rong's puzzled question, Xu Huaiqian still had a gentle smile on his face.
"This miscellaneous book is just my... "
Before Xu Huaiqian could finish his words, Fu Rong already had a lewd smile on his face.
"Okay, I understand. Huaiqian doesn't need to explain."
One look at Fu Rong's expression showed that she was overthinking, but Xu Huaiqian didn't want to explain anything.
I don't mind it, but the reputation of the virtuous concubine must not be damaged.
This matter can only rot in my stomach.
The palace began to get busy with preparations for the New Year, and all the maids and eunuchs in Luhua Palace had to receive rewards from Azhi.
Everyone had a happy look on their face.
"You don't need to prepare dinner today. Her Majesty is going to the Qianqing Palace for a family dinner. You can go down after receiving your reward."
"Yes."
Azhi had just finished washing up in the room.
Because today is Chinese New Year, I have to go to the Qianqing Palace for a banquet in the evening.
She deliberately chose an orange long skirt, which was a dignified and elegant color. She wore a jade headpiece with a hint of green grass on her head, and her pearl hairpins swayed slightly.
Ah Zhi looked at herself in the mirror with satisfaction.
"Your Highness is so beautiful today."
As soon as he finished speaking, a pair of slender hands with distinct bones gently fell on Azhi's shoulders.
Chen Yue stared at the woman in the mirror with obsession, a trace of sadness flashing across his deep and cold eyes.
But Azhi didn't notice anything wrong with him.
He simply raised the hand with the jade ring and gently stroked the back of the other person's hand.
She turned her head and looked at Chen Yue with tenderness.
"As long as you like it, Ayue, today is the first time I celebrate Chinese New Year with you. I want to celebrate every year with you in the future."
"it is good."
He concealed the sadness in his eyes and nodded slightly.
Although he knew that this action would make Azhi angry, Chen Yue still had to go on.
Chen Yue helped Ah Zhi stand up and said, "My queen, today's family banquet in the palace, although all the masters are here."
"But the food at the banquet gets cold easily. You should eat something before leaving. I have personally made a nourishing soup for you."
Qingzhu came forward with a tonic soup, and the soup in the bowl had a strange smell.
Azhi subconsciously refused.
"No, I don't think it tastes good."
Seeing that Azhi looked like a child, Chen Yue brought the tonic soup and shook his head helplessly.
"Your Highness, this tonic soup is not as unpalatable as you think. I personally boiled it just to warm your body. As long as you drink this soup, you will no longer be afraid of the cold."
Looking at the nourishing soup in front of her, Azhi bit her lower lip lightly.
"Okay, then I'll let you feed me yourself, otherwise I won't drink."
"Okay, I'll feed you."
The tonic soup has been specially processed and does not taste strange when you drink it.
Chen Yue fed him spoonful after spoonful attentively.
Watching Azhi drink it obediently.
A bitter feeling spread in Chen Yue's heart.
Your Majesty, please don't blame me.
After drinking it, Azhi felt warm all over and felt very comfortable.
She twisted her handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of her mouth. At this moment, Cuizhu's voice came from outside.
"Your Majesty, the sedan chair is ready. You should leave for the Palace of Heavenly Purity now."
"Ah."
The Qianqing Palace was very lively today. When Ah Zhi arrived, Fu Rong had been waiting for a long time.
He saw Ahzhi smile, so he walked up to her, stretched out his hand and spoke softly to her.
"Zhizhi, I was thinking of picking you up to attend the banquet together."
Just like in the original body's memory, Fu Rong will maintain her image of doting on her outside.
Just as Azhi was about to salute, Fu Rong supported him.
"Zhizhi, no need to be polite. Come and take your seat with me."
Today's palace banquet is just a family banquet, but ministers from the court will still be invited.
Among them was the original body’s biological father, Master Yuan.
Tutor Yuan brought his family into the palace, and Madam Yuan was staring at Azhi closely.
You have to know that the original body was raised by Madam Yuan and her aunt.
Even though he is not Madam Yuan's biological child, he is better than her biological child.
Upon seeing their long-cherished daughter, Master Yuan and Madam Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
But then Mrs. Yuan began to sob with tears in her eyes.
Master Yuan couldn't help but look at her and rebuked her in a low voice, "This is the imperial palace, do you still have any rules?"
While scolding, he was also looking around, afraid that someone would see Madam Yuan's misconduct.
"rule?"
Madam Yuan gritted her teeth and retorted, "My Lord, I am not Aunt Zhou, who obeys you in everything. Can't I be happy at this moment when I see my daughter?"
When the original body was sent to the palace, Madam Yuan strongly opposed it. She said that the harem was as deep as the sea and once you entered, you could never get out.
Although Yuan Chaohua was a concubine's daughter, she was raised by his side and was no different from a legitimate daughter.
The Empress Dowager Xu's selection of a concubine this time was just to find a tool for reproduction.
Madam Yuan had already guessed the purpose of entering the palace.
Success brought glory to the family.
Failed and became a discarded pawn.
But Master Yuan was persuaded by Empress Dowager Xu.
Yuan Chaohua's biological mother, Aunt Zhou, was weak-willed and deeply in love with Tutor Yuan.
But after a few words of coaxing from Tutor Yuan, he agreed to send Yuan Chaohua into the palace.
Faced with Madam Yuan's merciless sarcasm, Master Yuan really had no way to deal with her.
Madam Yuan was of noble birth and was the daughter of a princess. When she married Tutor Yuan, she was marrying down from her parents.
The two of them treated each other with respect and had three sons together, but the only one they didn't give birth to was the daughter that Madam Yuan had been dreaming of.
When Aunt Zhou gave birth to a daughter, Master Yuan gave his only daughter to Madam Yuan to raise.
However, Master Yuan still cared about Madam Zhou, and asked the two of them to raise their daughter together, and did not let the child be completely under Madam Yuan's name.
However, in Mrs. Yuan's heart, Yuan Chaohua is already her own daughter.
Azhi noticed Madam Yuan, and the emotions belonging to his original body surged in his heart.
Her eyes were red and tearful, and she looked at the other person with a bit of grievance.
If Master Yuan hadn't been staring at Madam Yuan, she really wanted to go up and hug her daughter and reminisce about the past.
Xu Huaiqian also noticed Azhi's mood, and finally lowered his eyes and picked up the wine glass. It seemed that Concubine Xian was missing home.
The palace banquet went smoothly. Fu Rong paid attention to Azhi's preferences and arranged for Li, the chief steward, to pick up food for Azhi.
After three rounds of drinking, Xu Huaiqian was already a little drunk.
Chen Yue sent someone to take him away.
At the same time, Azhi was also helped by Qingzhu to change clothes.
Qingzhu remembered Cuizhu's warning and immediately knelt down and said to Ahzhi, "My lady, I am guilty."
Looking at Qingzhu kneeling on the ground, Ah Zhi asked calmly, "Oh? What crime have you committed? I would like to hear it."
There happened to be a wooden chair on the corridor nearby, so Ah Zhi sat down and straightened her clothes.
Qingzhu raised his head with a look of regret on his face.
"My lady, the last time Lord Xu appeared in front of you, it was unintentional. Today, I am helping you change clothes, and I am also following your instructions."