The Six Palaces of Favorites: The Black-bellied Emperor's Cold Concubine

Chapter 502 Sending you off for the last time (4)
The queen went to the imperial study with the confession, and she lost control of her emotions and said: "The concubine really didn't expect that Shu Guiyi would be able to do so many things, mutilate the palace concubine, harm the emperor's heir, everything is out of control. It's shocking, no wonder she wanted to put the blame on Concubine Rong when Lady Lan drowned, so she wanted to find a scapegoat for herself."

The emperor glanced at the confession, but didn't look at it carefully, but said to the queen with a calm face: "The queen can figure it out, try to give her some dignity."

The queen paused, and looked closely at the emperor's expression, but she couldn't see what the emperor was thinking, but continued to bury her head in reviewing the memorial.She originally thought that Xiao Jun would be furious, but she never thought that he would give orders so calmly.

The queen blessed her body, and said softly: "The concubine complies with the order, and the concubine will resign."

Soon, a glass of poisoned wine and a white silk were sent to the cold palace. Shu Guiyi was dying, but was poured down a glass of poisoned wine and ended her life.

When the news reached Xihe Palace, Qingchen caressed the pillowcase embroidered with broken apricot blossoms left by Jinyun, and said softly: "Jinyun, I finally avenged you, can you rest in peace? "

In the Chengkun Palace, Zheyue handed a cup of hot ginseng tea to the queen who was reviewing the various expenses in the palace this month, "Your Majesty, take a rest, don't tire yourself out."

The queen smiled and said: "I am tired and happy now, the thorn in my heart has finally been pulled out, I feel that I am particularly energetic in everything I do."

Zheyue pursed her lips, understanding, "I'm afraid it's not only the empress who feels happy now, not to mention Concubine Rong, and Shuyi must be very relieved."

The queen nodded slightly, "I really didn't expect that Concubine Rong is such a tolerant person, and Shu Guiyi has done so many things to sorry her, yet she can still wait for the opportunity as if nothing happened. I have to admire."

Zheyue added some more lily incense to the censer, and reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you have to be on guard in the future. It's best if you can win over. If you can't, you have to make plans early."

The queen's eyes sank, she raised her head and asked, "Did you find the person I asked you to look for?"

Zheyue hurriedly said: "I have already taken her to Beijing, and she is arranged in a secret residence, just waiting for the empress to take her into the palace."

The queen seemed to be hesitant, she put down the account book in her hand and thought for a while, and finally said: "Wait a little longer, I don't want to use that pawn unless it is absolutely necessary, after all, it is not easy for the queen mother to accept such a person If the palace comes, it will definitely make the Queen Mother unhappy, and besides, I don't want such a face dangling in front of the palace to scare me."

Zheyue understood the Queen's mind best. Even when she was at her worst, she never thought of presenting a beauty to the Emperor to help her consolidate her position, and she would not do it now.

"Your Majesty, let's take a look at the situation, and don't be in a hurry. It's just for Concubine Rong, do you want to send someone over to visit?"

The queen thought for a while and said: "Although she didn't work hard for this palace, it really benefited this palace. You asked Zhou Shengren to pick two high-quality wild ginseng from the small warehouse, and the top two ginseng trees from the House of Internal Affairs. Send those boxes of Dong'e Ejiao and Xueyan sent up from heaven to Concubine Rong."

Zheyue was about to go out to deliver a message, the queen thought for a while and then stopped her and said, "Send her the pair of Hanyu sandalwood handle Ruyi and the pot of plum blossom bonsai with southern red agate."

Zheyue showed a hint of surprise on her face, and asked hesitantly: "My lady, is this reward too generous? The southern red agate plum blossom bonsai was a gift from the eastern neighboring country to the emperor for his birthday. The emperor liked it very much." , Later, on the empress’s birthday, the emperor gave it to the empress again, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to find a second one for such a precious thing, and the empress is willing to do so.”

There was a weird smile on the corner of the queen's mouth, and she said slowly: "Since the emperor likes it too, if you put it in the concubine's palace, the emperor will pay more attention to it. It's better than putting it in the small warehouse of the palace to accumulate dust. His Majesty is always happy to be in peace with Concubine Rong. Besides, this Palace has a great reward, so shouldn't Concubine Ning be suspicious? You can just do it."

Zheyue smiled knowingly, "Yes, I understand."

Everyone in the palace knew that Concubine Rong liked plum blossoms, and she would definitely put such an exquisite bonsai in the house to watch from time to time. When the emperor sees the bonsai, can he not think of the queen?The empress is so magnanimous, the emperor must also be gratified.As for Concubine Ning, even if Concubine Rong can't serve the queen, she must not let them unite as one, that's the most important thing.

Zhou Shengren came to Qingchen Palace with things, seeing the empress's heavy reward, Qingchen was a little surprised and then understood what she meant, and hurriedly said: "The empress is favored by the empress, the concubine shouldn't shirk it, it's just that this jade Ruyi and bonsai, the concubines are really a little scared, they can't afford such a heavy reward from the empress."

Seeing her refusal, Zhou Shengren respectfully said with his usual smile on his face: "Miss Rong, don't worry too much. This Yu Ruyi was given to you by the empress because your mistress was injured. As for this bonsai, I'm always bored in the house, I'm afraid that you are in a bad mood, and there are no good flowers and plants to watch in this season. If there is something to enjoy, it can relieve the boredom, right? The empress is kind, and if you don't keep it, you will not let it down Did you get the empress's wishes?"

Qingchen leaned on the couch, his face still a little pale. Hearing what he said, he knew that he couldn't push it away, so he could only show a moved expression and bowed his body: "The empress is so loving, but the concubine is so disrespectful. Thank you, empress, and when my concubine recovers, I will personally thank the empress."

Zhou Shengren bowed his body, and knowing that the errand was done, he said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, the servant will definitely bring it to you. If your Majesty has no other orders, the servant will leave."

Qingchen hurriedly ordered Jinxin to send Zhou Shengren out.

Here Yunlan looked at the things on the table, and raised her lips coldly, "The queen really knows how to plan, such a generous reward, people who don't know the truth, think that the empress's desperate matchmaking is helping her .”

Qingchen lay back on the pillow again, and said indifferently: "Since it is her wish, then I will keep it and put the pot of plum blossoms on the table. The queen is so generous, if I put the things away, Doesn't it seem that I am stingy? I can't serve the bed now, and I don't care about the queen's favor, but I really want to see what good methods they use to compete for favor at this time."

Yun Lan pulled up the brocade quilt covering her legs, and said with a smile: "What the empress said is that the queen made such a big effort, if she doesn't get some benefits, wouldn't she be annoyed?"

(End of this chapter)