Donggong Zhangjiao

Jingqian Palace.

Fuxi came into the hall from outside and took a look inside. He looked a little embarrassed and hesitated to speak.

At that time, Pei Yaozheng and Qiu Baolin were having a meal, and Hong Zheng was waiting on them. When he saw Fuxi coming in, he guessed at just one glance that his apprentice was in trouble, so he whispered something.

"Your Majesty, there seems to be something to report outside."

Hearing this, Pei Yao raised his eyes and glanced at the door, then looked back and nodded lightly.

Hong Zheng immediately winked at Fuxi, who then came in, saluted and spoke.

"Your Majesty, someone has come from Yuzhang Palace, saying that Concubine Zhao has invited the Emperor to have lunch."

When he said this, Fuxi didn't even raise his eyes to look at the expression above.

He was in trouble too.

Today, I saw that the emperor personally brought Qiu Baolin back to Jingqian Palace and had lunch together, which shows that the emperor is interested in Qiu Baolin.

But now Concubine Zhao's people came and asked him to send a message, so he couldn't offend her.

So I gritted my teeth and braved the risk of being scolded.

Hearing this, Pei Yao said in a deep voice, "Tell the noble concubine that I have already had lunch and tell her not to wait for me. I will go and see her in the evening."

"Slave, I obey!" Fuxi saluted hurriedly and withdrew.

This is a good answer, and it is easier to explain to Yuzhang Palace.

After he went out, he saw Yan Wei waiting outside.

"What did the emperor say?" Yan Wei asked.

Fuxi smiled flatteringly, "Your Majesty has already eaten, so why did you put down your chopsticks halfway? But Your Majesty said that he would go to Yuzhang Palace to see the Imperial Concubine in the evening."

When he said this, Yan Wei immediately changed his expression and curled his lips.

"Is that Hu Meizi in there?"

"Good sister, don't make it difficult for me!"

Fuxi said with a bitter face.

Yan slightly glared at him, but still neatly took out a heavy purse from his arms and stuffed it into it, and said.

"How can I blame you? Our queen is very clear-minded. You are sensible enough to remember that I now hate those who came out of Zhongcui Palace. They are not good at all!"

"Hey, how can I not remember my concubine? Don't worry, sister. I will say a few words in front of the emperor later and tell him to leave quickly so that the emperor can accompany the imperial concubine."

Fuxi also took advantage of the situation and said nice words to coax Yanwei to leave.

But when they returned to Yuzhang Palace, the angry look on Yan Wei's face was nowhere to be seen, she smiled and bowed to Fang Yun.

"My Lady, it's all done. While I'm talking to Fuxi, Qiu Baolin's dowry girl Rongxiu is hiding not far away and listening."

At that time, Fang Yun was enjoying the delicious food alone.

After hearing this, the corners of his lips curled up.

"Very good. It won't be long before everyone in the harem knows about the competition between me and Qiu Baolin for favor."

"If she didn't put it to use, how could she have the dignity to hang out in front of the queen?" Qingrong handed Fang Yun some food, "Don't worry, the queen, the slaves have already given instructions for the next thing, and they know what to do."

Fang Yun nodded, and finally asked, "Is the Queen ready to take action?"

During this period of time, she watched, and the queen seemed to be sitting high in the stands, not intending to interfere with what was happening below. Sure enough, Qingrong replied, "The Queen's side is treating us as normal, but I have noticed that someone in Fengxuan Palace seems to be inquiring about Concubine Yan. However, I haven't confirmed it yet, so I haven't reported it yet."

Hearing this, Fang Yun's hand holding the vegetables paused.

"The Queen is checking Concubine Yan? Has the Queen noticed something?"

After all, Pei Yao had been neglecting Lin Chan for so long and suddenly made him a concubine. Although it was under the guise of quarreling with Fang Yun, it seemed that he was deliberately promoting Lin Chan to the throne to make Fang Yun angry. But after thinking about it carefully, he actually promoted Qiu Baolin. More appropriate.

Therefore, it is reasonable for the other party to be suspicious.

"I don't know, but the queen doesn't seem to have found out anything," Qing Rong said.

Fang Yun narrowed his eyes, "Concubine Yan is cautious. The emperor and I need to cooperate in a show to lure the snake out of the hole. The queen is just asking around. It is difficult to get useful information. At most, we can find out that Concubine Yan has contacts with Qiu Baolin."

"Then should we tell the emperor?" Yan frowned slightly, "In order to deal with Concubine Yan with all her heart, the empress deliberately provoked dissatisfaction among Lan Liangyuan, Xu Liangyuan and Wanbi and made them fight together. , don’t get in the way, don’t let anything go wrong with the Queen again.”

"No need." Fang Yun took a bite, "The queen comes from a famous family and has always had no problem with right and wrong. Once she discovers that Concubine Yan has a conspiracy, she will definitely expose it. In the end, she coincides with us and does it rashly. What, letting the queen notice that we seem to be covering up will only make the queen want to find out more."

When she said this, Qingrong and Yanwei nodded without saying anything more.

At that time, in Jingqian Palace, Qiu Baolin was carefully serving Pei Yao's meal.

"Your Majesty, if I come to Jingqian Palace for dinner today, will I offend the imperial concubine? I am very worried. Otherwise, I will leave first, and the emperor will go to Yuzhang Palace to accompany the imperial concubine. Let’s have a meal.”

Standing at the table, Qiu Baolin spoke cautiously, with remorse and fear on his face.

Pei Yao raised his eyes and looked at her, "It doesn't matter, the concubine is not that stingy. You can sit down, you don't have to stand and serve me."

"Yes." Qiu Baolin nodded and said, "Your Majesty, don't blame me for thinking too much. I just don't want to affect the mood of the emperor and the imperial concubine because of myself. After all, the imperial concubine doesn't seem to like me very much, and neither do I." Do you know what made me unhappy?"

Having said this, Qiu Baolin raised his eyes to look at Pei Yao, his eyes were slightly red, and he bit his lip.

"I have a request, and I hope the emperor can agree to it."

"You said."

Pei Yao said in a deep voice while eating vegetables.

"I hope the emperor can tell your concubine that I have no disrespect at all towards your concubine. Although I don't know why, your concubine doesn't like me, but I would like to ask your concubine to tell me. I will definitely correct myself. I only ask your concubine, don't I hate my concubine so much."

When she said this, Qiu Baolin slowly lowered his head and lowered his eyes. Tears immediately fell down his cheeks, and then she immediately raised her hand to wipe them away, as if she was afraid of being seen.

But the two of them were sitting opposite each other, how could Pei Yao not see them.

He frowned immediately.

"Don't worry, I will tell her. Her unhappiness has nothing to do with you. It's all because she was in a bad mood when I called you, so she got angry. What she did before was a bit petty. Come on, please be patient, Concubine Zhao has always been gentle and considerate, if I talk to her in the future, she will definitely not make things difficult for you again."

Listening to these words, Qiu Baolin's lowered eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment.

This was obviously not the answer she wanted.

But she also secretly told herself that Concubine Zhao had been favored for many years and her status in the emperor's heart was different, so naturally she was more favorable to her.

If the emperor immediately protected her and suppressed Concubine Zhao, she would have to think about whether there was something wrong with her.

So at this moment, Qiu Baolin nodded obediently.

"I thank you, Your Majesty. I know that Concubine Zhao must be a very good person. Otherwise, how could she be so valued by the Emperor?"

After hearing these words, Pei Yao smiled and motioned for her to continue eating. (End of chapter)