Donggong Zhangjiao

Chapter 528 Choice

"How dare I show off in front of the empress? The paintings that can be sent to Fengxuan Palace must be authentic. I remember that this painting by Master Jibai has the characteristics of combining reality and reality, is delicate and lifelike, and has elegant colors. Master Jibai is especially good at it. Paintings of pines, bamboos, and landscapes, my concubine looks at them, and I think this painting is authentic."

Xu Liangyuan looked at it carefully and replied in a low voice.

The queen curled her lips and said, "That's good. Sit down. The West Lake Longjing I'm having today is pretty good. You can try it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Liangyuan took a sip, "It is indeed a good tea, but I don't know why I asked you to come here today. It shouldn't be as simple as appreciating paintings."

Even though Xu Liangyuan had no scheming intentions, she could still feel that something was wrong.

She said she came to appreciate the paintings, but as soon as she finished reading the paintings, the paintings were put away by the palace maid. The queen only asked one question related to the paintings, and then turned to talk about tea. It was obvious that she was not really interested in appreciating the paintings. She comes.

Sure enough, after the queen listened to her words, the corners of her lips still curled up gently.

"I have called you here because I have something else to say. But before that, I would like to know why you went to see Concubine Zhao just now."

Hearing this, Xu Liangyuan's heart tightened. Could it be that the queen didn't want to help her, but wanted to accuse her?

Thinking this in her heart, Xu Liangyuan suddenly became nervous and her tone became hesitant.

"Queen, concubine, concubine"

"Don't worry, I'm not here to ask for punishment. I've already guessed what you asked Concubine Zhao for. She can't help you, but I can."

On the throne, the queen spoke in a calm and unhurried tone, and her words fell clearly into Xu Liangyuan's ears.

Xu Liangyuan was surprised for a while, but she was happy after the accident.

"Empress, do you believe that Sister Lan was wronged?"

"Don't mention the Lily Porridge thing anymore." The Queen interrupted her and said sternly, "No matter what you think in your heart, the case has been concluded, so don't keep talking about it, otherwise I will turn a blind eye. With just one eye, some people will say that you question the emperor’s decision, which is not good for anyone.”

Xu Liangyuan's expression changed slightly and she immediately nodded, "Yes, I made a mistake."

"Okay, I don't want to reprimand you, I just want to remind you not to get into trouble and make mistakes."

"Both the Emperor and I can sense that there is something fishy about what happened this time. But firstly, Lan Liangyuan has made a mistake, so the Emperor is not pursuing the matter. Secondly, the evidence presented by Concubine Wan is indeed true. She can't refute, so this matter can only be done by the palace maid named Zhaoxia. A charge of lax control is already better than a charge of instructing a slave to murder a high-ranking concubine."

The queen's voice softened slightly and she reasoned with her.

Xu Liangyuan nodded, "I understand, I would like to thank you, the Queen, for your advice."

"Then do you know why I want to help you?" the queen asked.

This time Xu Liangyuan shook her head.

The queen then said, "Because in the harem, Concubine Zhao is the only one who favors her and she is the most favored one. It is always easy for the emperor to do favors for her. Although Concubine Zhao has always been sensible and abiding by the rules, I am afraid that even if she is sensible, the emperor will be too affectionate." It has deeply disturbed the emperor's heart, so I hope that someone can always advise the emperor. You come from a noble family and have a pure and kind heart. I think you are very good."

"Your Majesty, do you want me to compete with Concubine Zhao for favor?" Xu Liangyuan raised her eyes and bit her lip, "I am stupid, please give me some advice."

The Queen took a sip of tea and said, "I and Your Majesty have always been respectful to each other. I have nothing to advise you. If you have to say something, I hope you can maintain your current character and not be influenced by others."

"I don't quite understand, please let the Queen speak clearly." Xu Liangyuan frowned.

"The emperor treats you better than he treats Lan Liangyuan. Firstly, it's because your father has to use him now, and secondly, because you have a straightforward and pure nature." The queen put down the tea cup, "Now you just need to be more attentive and meticulous to the emperor. Naturally I will become more and more favored." Xu Liangyuan seemed to understand, but she thought about it and then asked, "What about Concubine Zhao?"

"What does it matter what she does?" The queen smiled and then said in a serious voice, "I want you to fight for favor. I don't want you to harm others. I just hope that you can draw more of the emperor's attention and let Concubine Zhao's influence Just be weak, the emperor hates the women in the harem plotting against each other, you must not get involved."

Having said this, Xu Liangyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

The queen asked her to harm people or something, but she really couldn't do it.

So he nodded immediately, "I understand what I mean, I will work hard!"

"Go ahead, I will naturally help you."

Xu Liangyuan leaned forward and left Fengxuan Palace with her maid.

Of course, the queen also rewarded her with a painting and calligraphy, after all, she said she was inviting people to come and appreciate the paintings.

After Xu Liangyuan left, Minsi sighed.

"I really don't understand why the queen chose Xu Liangyuan. Lan Liangyuan is smarter."

"But the emperor doesn't like Lan Liangyuan. She is already a very deep image in the emperor's heart." The queen narrowed her eyes.

Tim Mo was also puzzled, "Wouldn't that be better? The Emperor will not really be tempted by Lan Liangyuan. Even if she gets a high position in the future, the Empress will be able to handle it easily. Xu Liangyuan, I really don't think she can handle it. Zhao Royal concubine."

"It seems that you still didn't listen to what I said. When did I tell Xu Liangyuan to deal with Concubine Zhao?" the queen asked.

The two maids recalled the conversation between the Queen and Xu Liangyuan just now, and they both shook their heads in embarrassment, and then heard the Queen continue.

"Concubine Zhao has been favored for so many years. The emperor praised her most for being sensible, considerate, gentle, kind and well-behaved. It can be seen that the emperor likes such a woman. Concubine Zhao may be pretending, but she pretends well. The emperor and even me, She has not found any flaws for many years. This is also her ability. Not many people can learn such a good skill, so I can only choose people who already fit these characteristics to distract the emperor's attention. .”

"Xu Liangyuan is pure and kind, and she is very well behaved and well-behaved. Except that she is not meticulous and considerate enough, she is very good. She also has a lively and out-of-the-box personality, which is different from Concubine Zhao's temperament. She has her own characteristics, and she will not become an imitation of Concubine Zhao. The most important thing is that her hands are clean and there is no dirty stuff. The emperor will not resist, and her mother’s family is in need now, so the emperor is paying attention to her."

Finally, the queen narrowed her eyes and said, "If I want someone who is ruthless and does dirty things for me, I will support Lan Liangyuan as you said."

From the legitimate daughter of a high family to the crown prince, and then to the mother of the middle palace, the queen has always been upright and proud.

They will be fearful and vigilant, and they will ensure their own safety and status, but they will not take the initiative to harm others.

Rather than consolidating her position by getting rid of her opponents, the queen prefers to strengthen herself, which is similar to Fang Yun's idea.

But the difference is that the queen's starting point is very high, and she has too many wings, so she will be afraid of the exclusive power of her relatives. Especially when Pei Yao is prospering the poor family in the previous dynasty and overpowering the aristocratic family, it would be good if the Lu family can protect themselves, so the queen does not dare to do so now. It is not suitable to take the path of self-improvement.

But Fang Yun is different. The current situation is suitable for her to quickly expand her wings.

The queen was afraid, so she wanted to slow down Fang Yun's growth by distracting Pei Yao's favor, but she didn't want to get rid of her.

After all, if someone from a family background like Lan Liangyuan or Xu Liangyuan stood in Fang Yun's position now, she would have even more headaches.

(End of this chapter)