newbobooks Chapter 489 The Emperor Does Not Allow
Chapter 489 The Emperor Does Not Allow
"Then I'll have to trouble Eunuch Gao to take care of everything."
Zhen Huan held up the teacup and gestured towards Gao Changjin, "Eunuch, you have helped me a lot. If you need me in the future, I hope you will not hesitate to ask."
She knew very well that the eunuch in front of her was greedy for money, so when she put a smile on his face, she changed the subject.
"However, given my current status, even if you ask me for something, I may not be able to give it to you. Therefore, I can only promise you something in the future. I hope you will not be offended."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. It is my honor to serve you. As for those promises, you don't need to worry about them."
Gao Changjin declined with a smile.
He currently wanted to please the person that the Emperor held dear to his heart, but it was too early to offer any words of return.
Gao Changjin, who was busy trying to please Zhen Huan, didn't know that because of Cui Jinxi's flattery, he had already left a very bad impression on Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan caught a glimpse of his restless eyes wandering over Cui Jinxi. Although a smile was on her lips, a chill had already risen in her heart.
If he is so unruly in front of me, I wonder how he tortures me in private.
Zhen Huan chatted with Gao Changjin about Princess Longyue's recent situation. When she saw him stand up to say goodbye, she hurriedly gave him instructions.
"Baizhi, please send Eunuch Gao off."
"Your Majesty, please stay. I have brought other people with me this time, so it is not convenient for you to show up."
Gao Changjin quickly spoke out to stop him.
He was afraid that that bastard Su Peisheng was lying in ambush near the alley, so this time he brought several tall and strong bodyguards with him.
"Eunuch Gao, let me take you out of the yard."
Cui Jinxi spoke with a smile.
After these days, she finally understood that Gao Changjin was not like Su Peisheng in the past who tried to please her in every way.
This person is extremely utilitarian and needs to be coaxed carefully before the master successfully returns.
When Cui Jinxi returned to the house again, she found that her master had torn off the red thread on his hand and was lighting it on the candle.
She urged anxiously.
"Master, this is the last thought the prince left for you. How can you burn it like this?"
Zhen Huan smiled and shook her head, "Aunt Jingxi, you are wrong. The child in my belly is the thought he left for me."
"Did Wen Shichu say when he would come back when he left last time?"
She needed his help to hide the baby in her belly from others.
"Master, the rest periods for imperial physicians and officials are different. Imperial Physician Wen said he will come and check your pulse when he's free, so you don't have to worry too much."
Cui Jinxi knew that her master was under pressure and wanted to place the baby in her belly on the emperor's head as soon as possible.
"Okay, I understand. Ask Bai Zhi to go to Ganlu Temple in the next few days to see if there is any news from Ningguta."
After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she stared blankly at the red rope that had been burned to nothing left.
Not only does she have her family on her shoulders, but she also has a baby in her belly. She really can't act as she pleases from now on.
The days passed quietly like flowing water, and Xiao Dongzi came to Yongshou Palace again.
"Your servant pays respects to Her Majesty Shu Guifei. May Her Majesty live a long and healthy life!"
An Lingrong spoke gently.
"Get up quickly. Did you come here today because the emperor has something to tell you?"
Xiao Dongzi respectfully explained the purpose of his visit.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor drank your lamb wine with medicinal herbs last time and found it delicious. I've asked you to ask if you have any left."
"I see. Baoge, go get two jars of secret lamb wine for Eunuch Dong."
Since the emperor didn't specify the quantity, An Lingrong gave him the amount of osmanthus honey.
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty."
As Xiao Dongzi spoke, he suddenly took two steps forward.
"Your Highness, Master asked me to pass on a message to you. Could you please dismiss the attendants?"
An Lingrong was stunned and gave Baoque a look.
After she and Xiao Linzi were guarding the door on either side, Xiao Dongzi spoke quickly.
"Your Majesty, Cui Jinxi served Gao Changjin and persuaded that restless man to facilitate the reunion between the Emperor and the person who asked to leave the palace. Gao Changjin brought a lot of rewards to Lingyun Peak two days ago. Master speculates that the Emperor is very interested in him and is very likely to bring him back to the palace one day in the future."
An Lingrong pretended to be surprised when she heard this and covered her red lips with a handkerchief.
"Is this true? Does Eunuch Su have anything else to say?"
"Your Highness, the master said that the Zhen family came with ill intentions and asked Your Highness to take good care of the two princes and the princess."
Xiao Dongzi said this sincerely. He had gained a lot of benefits from Yongshou Palace and did not want Concubine Shu to be affected.
He paused and reminded in a low voice.
"Your Highness, Master has been with the Emperor since he was young, and he has some respect among the palace servants. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please send someone to find him."
Xiao Dongzi felt that his master owed Yongshou Palace a great favor this time, and if he didn't help in the future, he would be unworthy of being a human being.
"Okay, I understand."
An Lingrong didn't expect that sending people to beat up Su Peisheng and Gao Changjin would have such an unexpected gain.
Just as Xiao Dongzi said, that old man Su Peisheng has extraordinary connections.
An Lingrong pondered for a while in the main hall, then went to the study to write a letter.
Not long after, Bao Ge carried the food box to the Yiku Palace at the back.
When Concubine Hua saw the person coming, she raised her eyebrows.
"Tomorrow is the day to pay respects. Why couldn't your master bear with it for a night longer? Why send you here at this time?"
Bao Ge saw Song Zhi standing outside the door and took out an envelope from the interlayer of the food box.
"My Lady, this is what my master has asked me to pass on to you?"
"Ouch! Did Lingrong realize she was wrong? This..."
After just a few glances, Concubine Hua's expression suddenly changed.
"What does she mean? She wants me to go to the Yangxin Palace and ask the Emperor to confer titles on the harem. She and I have already reached the top. Why should we give those women who are always acting weird and sarcastic an advantage?"
"Besides, based on my understanding of the Emperor, he would not agree to this if it is not in accordance with the festival."
"My Lady, my master guessed that the Emperor would not agree, so he asked you to go and ask for the title with such fanfare."
Baoge leaned close and quickly whispered something in her ear.
Concubine Hua's eyes widened, and she rolled her eyeballs left and right, saying to Bao Ge with a smile.
"Go back and tell Lingrong that I have agreed to this matter."
She already has three of the four concubines in the palace. If she sacrifices her face and petitions the emperor for a title, the only one who has a chance of being crowned a concubine is Shen Meizhuang.
Add to that the concubine Wan who served in the bedroom at Lingyun Peak, and things get really interesting.
Whether the emperor agrees or not, she will have fun watching.
The next day, when paying respects, Concubine Hua sat at the head with a stern face. Seeing this, the kind-hearted Concubine Jing asked kindly.
"Empress Hua, I see you look unhappy. What difficulties have you encountered?"
Concubine Hua sighed softly and spoke slowly, "I shouldn't tell this to the other sisters, but since Concubine Jing asked, I'll tell you about it."
Her words made Concubine Jing's eyelids jump. Could it be that Concubine Hua, who had been well-behaved for two or three years, was going to do something wrong?
"Yesterday, I suddenly realized that since I took over the Phoenix Seal, I have not done anything for my sisters."
"So, I went straight to the Yangxin Palace and boldly requested that the Emperor bestow titles upon the six palace maidens. Concubine Hui, Noble Lady He, and Xi Yingying are pregnant, making them great contributors to the imperial family. Concubine Hui, Noble Lady He, and Xi Yingying are pregnant with the Dragon Offspring, and they deserve to be rewarded. Concubine Chun, Noble Lady Qi, Noble Lady Rou, and all the Mongolian concubines are meritorious officials who have served the Emperor for many years..."
Concubine Hua praised every concubine and every woman in the harem below her rank, and when everyone thought that the promotion was a sure thing, she threw out another sentence.
"However, the Emperor said that he is well aware of his kindness to the sisters, and this matter requires long-term consideration."
She was so blunt that she almost slammed the four words "The Emperor does not allow" into everyone's burning hearts.