The most beautiful lady in the harem

Chapter 142 Be polite

Emperor Yongjia did not ask her any more questions. Instead, he hugged her and looked up at Mingyue. "You are Zhaoyi's close associate. Tell us what happened after you came out of the Empress Dowager's palace this afternoon."

Aunt Mingyue glanced at Qin Liuse, then lowered her head and knelt down again, "Your Majesty, this is not a big deal. Fortunately, our Zhaoyi is safe, but now that I think about it, I am still afraid."

Emperor Yongjia was no longer as friendly to others as he was to Qin Liuse, but said coldly, "Then tell me how scared you are."

Aunt Mingyue lowered her head and told Emperor Yongjia everything that happened on the way out of the Empress Dowager Dong's palace, and how the bridge plank suddenly cracked and fell off when they were on the bridge.

Emperor Yongjia might not be unaware of the details of the fall on the bridge. After Mingyue finished speaking, he asked, "Where is Qingqing? Why is she limping? Did she fall too?"

Aunt Mingyue shook her head. "Qingqing was walking behind. She didn't fall behind like Zhaoyi and I. She was the one who went out to call for help for Zhaoyi."

Aunt Mingyue stopped talking halfway through. Seeing her like this, Emperor Yongjia said, "Just tell me the whole story and I'll make the decision."

Aunt Mingyue then continued, "It was our Qingqing who was reckless and rude. When she passed by Four Seasons Garden, she was in a hurry to call for help and bumped into Lady Wen without paying attention."

"That injury was caused by Lady Wen as a punishment?"

Aunt Mingyue still lowered her head. The Emperor Yongjia's aura was so overwhelming that she became nervous as soon as she saw him. She could only lower her head and reply, "Yes."

Emperor Yongjia quickly grasped the key to this matter. He asked again, "When did the person she called arrive?"

Since she has been punished, it will naturally delay Qingqing from calling for help.

Qin Liuse was delighted, thinking that this was the benefit of getting along with smart people. He could understand three things from one thing without any need for him to point it out.

Aunt Mingyue did not seem to expect that Emperor Yongjia would ask so many detailed questions. She looked up at Qin Liuse and then told him the details. When Emperor Yongjia asked her further, she told him that Qingqing was first slapped in the face and then went to receive the punishment.

Emperor Yongjia showed no sign of displeasure, but summoned Zhu Wanxi in and said to him, "Pass on my order. Let Concubine Wen copy the "Instructions for Women" in the palace from today until Concubine Qin can walk and fully recover."

Emperor Yongjia spoke indifferently. Zhu Wanxi bowed his head and obeyed the order, then took his men to convey the imperial edict to Concubine Wen.

After Zhu Wanxi left, Qin Liuse pulled at Emperor Yongjia's robe and said, "Qingqing was the first to offend. If the emperor punishes Concubine Wen like this, and it gets out, people will say that I instigated the emperor."

Emperor Yongjia chuckled and said, "You are lucky to be safe today. If anything happens to you and she delays you, I will make sure she suffers the consequences."

Emperor Yongjia saw Qin Liuse's worried face, pinched her cheek, and said, "How dare she blame you? She should be thankful that you are unharmed, otherwise it would not be as simple as confinement to copying books."

Upon hearing this, Qin Liuse hugged Emperor Yongjia's neck and buried her head in his chest like a little wife. Qingqing's revenge was barely avenged. She really should give that Concubine Wen a slap in the face so that she would lose face in the harem.

After dinner, the servants came to clear things away. For a moment, the house was extremely quiet, and the only sound that could be heard was the chirping of cicadas outside.

Qin Liuse leaned on the shoulder of Emperor Yongjia and looked at the crescent moon in the sky outside.

This was the first time that he had been with Emperor Yongjia in Shu Yuexuan. He felt relaxed and at ease, with a unique sense of tranquility and naturalness.

Qin Liuse looked at the time and asked Emperor Yongjia at the right time, "Your Majesty, do you want to go back to deal with state affairs, or summon concubines to serve you? I will ask someone to send your Majesty out."

Emperor Yongjia looked up at the sky and said calmly, "I will not call anyone today. You can rest here."

Qin Liuse was very surprised. Emperor Yongjia had never stayed overnight in her Shuyue Pavilion. "Shuyue Pavilion is simple and crude. I'm afraid it will be disrespectful to the emperor."

Emperor Yongjia picked her up by the waist and said with a smile, "It's okay, I don't choose the bed."

It was late at night, the candlelight was flickering, and Emperor Yongjia drew the bed curtain and went to bed with Qin Liuse.

Qin Liuse was originally worried that he would not be able to control himself, but she did not expect that the two of them could sleep in the same bed so politely.

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The next morning, Emperor Yongjia got up and went to court.

Qin Liuse was injured, so he lay lazily in Shu Yuexuan and didn't go anywhere.

However, this illness made her seem to be quite popular.

Of course, this popularity is only superficial. I don’t know if everyone really wishes her well or if they are just going through the motions to show their courtesy.

But in the end, Qin Liuse had nothing to do, so he accepted it all.

Needless to say, Qin Huaijin, who has now become a "virtuous man", sent desserts to her and Emperor Yongjia last night. He didn't say anything and left after delivering the desserts.

He came to visit again early this morning, and brought some top-quality wound medicine that he said was sent by his family.

Although Concubine Zhang was busy taking care of the Second Prince, she still managed to come over despite her busy schedule.

Even Concubine Xiao De, who seldom went out on weekdays, came over with her maid.

This was the first time that Concubine Xiao De returned to Shuyuexuan. When she came, she chatted with Qin Liuse for a while. She said that Shuyuexuan had a good location, was quiet and leisurely, and there was a small garden and bamboo forest at the back, which had a unique scenery.

Qin Liuse thought mischievously in her heart that only someone like Concubine Xiao De, who does not compete for favor, would find this secluded place good.

Concubine Xiao De sat for a while and then led her people back.

When it was almost time for lunch, Qingzhu came with people holding things in their hands, all of which were sent by Emperor Yongjia.

Qingzhu is a servant in the inner chamber of Emperor Yongjia, so Emperor Yongjia usually does not take her with him when he travels. Her job is to be on standby at Chengqian Palace. So when Emperor Yongjia came to Shuyuexuan to see Qin Liuse going out last night, he would not bring maids like Qingzhu with him.

So when Qin Liuse saw her coming, she knew that Emperor Yongjia had returned to Chengqian Palace for lunch and sent her over to greet him.

Qin Liuse and Qingzhu had been at odds with each other for a long time, and they both knew in their hearts that this chief maid probably wanted her to fall out of favor as soon as possible.

But the superficial work still had to be done, so Qin Liuse asked someone to give a reward and sent the maid away in an orderly manner.

It’s possible that Qingzhu was happy that Qin Liuse was injured.

Qingzhu returned to Chengqian Palace. When she saw Qingcao folding clothes, she smiled and said, "This time, Qin Zhaoyi won't be able to sleep with you for ten days or half a month. I wonder who will get the honor and favor for the next half month?"

Qingcao's face was calm when she heard this. She smiled and said, "There are so many concubines in the harem. How can we guess who the emperor will favor?"

Qingzhu smiled and said, "I think, in the next few days, a lot of people may come to show their courtesy, it depends on who can win the emperor's favor."

What Qingzhu would like to see is that someone could take advantage of this opportunity to take Qin Liuse's favor.

While he was thinking this, someone came in the afternoon to bring snacks to Emperor Yongjia.

Emperor Yongjia was bathing inside. Qingzhu was informed by the servants and cursed in his heart, thinking that it was just after lunch and he was coming to deliver snacks so early. He must be crazy.

Qingzhu quietly retreated from inside and walked outside, where he saw that it was Meng Cairen who came to deliver the snacks.

Although cursing in her heart, she smiled on her face. Qingzhu took the snacks and said to Meng Cairen, "The emperor is bathing now, so he has no time to see you right now."

Meng Cairen did not dare to offend Qingzhu, and hurriedly said, "I know that the emperor rarely takes a nap in the morning, and he will go to the front after taking a bath. Miss Qingzhu, please help me bring this dessert to the emperor."

Qingzhu smiled and said yes, but not long after Meng Cairen left, another one came.

Qingcao stood at the door, thinking that it was better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Just now, Meng Cairen came, but the emperor was bathing and didn't meet her. Now that Liu Yiyi Liu Baolin came, she happened to meet the emperor who was about to go out.

Liu Yiyi was wearing a light pink dress today, which made her already little white rabbit-like appearance even more pitiful. It seemed that she would jump up in surprise if she was touched.

Even the look he gave Emperor Yongjia was evasive.

Emperor Yongjia was just stepping out of the hall when he met Liu Yiyi at the door. He said a few words to her, then asked the servants to collect the food box and went front together.