The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 484: Summer Soup
When dealing with Longkodo this time, Yinzhen disregarded the dignity of his aristocratic family and the custom of execution after the autumn. He beheaded Longkodo and his two sons before July 14th.

Needless to say, the whereabouts of Longkodo's family members were unknown. The total amount of silver, money and property seized from the house alone amounted to 1.3 million taels, and there were also many letters exchanged between Longkodo and ministers in the capital.

When Yinzhen looked at the lists submitted by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel, he felt that the anger in his head was about to burn through his skull.

Longkodo always presented himself as honest and upright in front of the late emperor and Yinzhen. He did not expect that he would be caught by Yinzhen's thundering means this time and found out that he was actually a big borer hidden in the court.

The Minister of Justice Mi Zongqi and the Minister of Personnel Zhao Jingzhong looked at the emperor with a strange expression and looked at each other, not daring to speak.

Everyone in the court knew that it had only been five years since the emperor ascended the throne, and he had already quickly taken down the old ministers of the previous emperor's reign. At this critical juncture, no one wanted to offend anyone and say anything more.

Su Peisheng stood at the door, and whenever Yinzhen discussed important matters with ministers, he did not dare to go in easily.

But on this day, Lady Wan was dressed exceptionally beautifully and walked over gracefully.

"Oh, I am here to pay my respects to you, my lady. The Emperor is discussing matters with several ministers inside. What is your important matter?"

Su Peisheng walked a few steps forward towards Concubine Wan, who smiled and nodded, saying.

"I don't have anything important to do. I just came to pay my respects to the emperor after not seeing him for a long time."

Su Peisheng sighed and advised the noble lady of Wan.

"It's not that I don't want to pass on the message to you, it's just that it's not appropriate at the moment.

The sun is very strong today, why don’t you go back first?

When Your Majesty is done with his work, I will report to Your Majesty that you have been here."

Lady Wan looked at the tightly closed door of Jiuzhou Qingyan, and knew that Su Peisheng was telling the truth at this time, so she could only nod and say goodbye in disappointment.

When I turned around, I saw Nian Shilan being supported by someone and walking towards me. Her belly, which was already five and a half months pregnant, was slightly bulging, but she looked very energetic.

Su Peisheng hurriedly left Concubine Wan who had not yet left and went to meet her.

"I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine Hua. It's so hot, why did you come here in person?
If you have any questions, you can tell your servants to come and I will report to the emperor."

Nian Shilan looked at the usually steady and sophisticated Su Peisheng, who was sweating profusely, smiled slightly and waved her hand.

"Eunuch Su, please stand up. You look so scared. I just stayed in Qingliang Palace for too long.

I just want to pay my respects to the Emperor. You don't need to be so nervous."

Su Peisheng stood up, still bent over, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said respectfully.

"The Emperor was thinking about you a while ago. You are pregnant now.

The Queen has been ill these days, and all the affairs in the harem are up to you to mediate and take care of.

But at this moment, the emperor was discussing important matters with several ministers.

Why don't you move to a cooler place and sit for a while, and I will go in and tell the emperor that you are here."

Nian Shilan looked at the closed door, only to see Concubine Wan slowly moving towards her as if she had just seen her.

"I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine. May the Imperial Concubine be blessed with good fortune~"

Nian Shilan ignored Guiren Wan and just smiled and said to Su Peisheng.

"Since the emperor is busy, I am not the kind of person who would not want to see the emperor.
Never mind, I just took a walk to loosen up my muscles.

It's not a big deal. You don't have to rush to report it to the emperor.

Just wait until the emperor is done with his work and tell him that I have been here."

After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave. Su Peisheng said, "I respectfully bid farewell to the Imperial Concubine Hua." But then Nian Shilan turned around and said, "It's too hot today. I think the Emperor is worried about state affairs and feels hot inside.
Eunuch Lao Su, please remember to serve the emperor some hot soup later."

Su Peisheng hurriedly responded, and Nian Shilan then spoke to the noble lady from Wan who was still being polite.

"Lady Wan, I remember the emperor said that you are not allowed to wander around the palace without an imperial decree.

You have been in the palace for several years, and you should always remember the emperor's words."

Lady Wan looked at Nian Shilan's back as she walked away, holding her waist, and felt that her face was being trampled on by her today.

She bit her lip, tears slowly welling up in her eyes.

Su Peisheng, who was standing by, saw this and didn't know what to say, so he just quietly stepped back a few steps.

Lady Wan stared at the direction where Nian Shilan left for a long time before slowly returning to her residence.

Su Peisheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Concubine Wan had finally left, but in his heart he was also dissatisfied with Concubine Wan's actions today.

Look at Concubine Hua, she is worthy of being a concubine. When she heard that the emperor was busy, she immediately offered to leave.

On the other hand, Lady Wan seemed reluctant and did not trust Su Peisheng very much.

Su Peisheng sighed, and remembered what Nian Shilan said about bringing the emperor some soup to relieve the heat, so he ordered Xiao Xiazi to go to the imperial kitchen to get a bowl of sour plum soup.

It has been really hot these days, and many ladies in the palace have sour plum soup on hand. The emperor also likes this soup.

The newly assigned palace maid named Fuling, who lived in the residence of Lady Shen in Bitong Academy, was said to be good at making sour plum soup.

But it was only because she made good sour plum soup, otherwise Su Peisheng would have wanted her to serve in the imperial kitchen.

Su Peisheng thought of Poria cocos, so he made some sour plum soup, put it in the well water, and waited for his mistress to come back after finishing her work.

Caiyue and Caixing were maids who came with Concubine Shen as a dowry. As Caiyue could read a few words, she always followed Concubine Shen in and out. Naturally, Caixing acted as the head maid to look after the house.

Cai Xing looked at Fuling carefully chilling the sour plum soup with well water and smiled.

"Good girl, you are very careful. You make this sour plum soup every other day.
You didn't even ask whether the young master wanted to drink today or not."

Fuling finished the work at hand, wiped her hands, and replied with two shallow dimples on her shy face.

"Sister Caixing, please don't laugh at me. I was just thinking that it's been too hot these days.
Since I had nothing to do anyway, I made some sour plum soup for the young lady.

If the young lady drinks it and relieves the heat, it will naturally be a blessing for me.

If the young master doesn't want to drink, rewarding the people below is also a good thing for everyone.

Sister Caixing, what do you think? By the way, I still have some left, would you like to try it, Sister Caixing?"

Cai Xing laughed even more happily.

"Girl, I didn't expect you to be so smart with your words and your plans.

It just so happens that I have been thirsty for half a day, so why don’t you give me the remaining bowl?

I am also taking advantage of our young master's kindness and getting to taste your cooking skills.

I always heard you say that you are good at making sour plum soup, and today I can finally drink it."

Fuling immediately went to bring out a small bowl for Caixing with a smile.

Caixing had just finished drinking and had not had time to praise Fuling's cooking skills when she saw Concubine Shen coming back with Caiyue, looking tired.