Chapter 41: The Cuttlefish Sleeps
() The cuttlefish had been punched by Gu Changzai before, so that she fainted, and then she had a clever plan, taking this opportunity to claim that she was ill and could no longer enter the Palace of Cultivation of the Heart in the short term, and also obtained the emperor's permission.
But after all, the emperor is the Son of Heaven, he has seen a lot of knowledge, is smart and smart, and is very incomparable, how could he be fooled so lightly? During this time, the two of them met more than once, and the emperor could naturally see what the cuttlefish's physical condition was.
The emperor saw that the cuttlefish's body was fine, but his attitude towards him was always a little cold and perfunctory, so he didn't want to be bored anymore, and he didn't bother to talk to the cuttlefish's mother-in-law, so he directly made the decision and notified the respectful room to present the cuttlefish's brand without asking for the cuttlefish's consent.
As the Ninth Five-Year Honor, which concubine he wants to announce will enter the Heart Cultivation Palace, this sesame big thing is not under his words.
was suddenly called to bed, which was somewhat unexpected by the cuttlefish, and she asked Zhang Hai euphemistically, but Zhang Gonggong only knew that this was the emperor's order, and did not know the detailed reason.
"No matter what, it's the emperor's favor, Su promised you that you are as beautiful as a flower, and you will have the blessing of favor at a glance, and the old slave will not look away." Zhang Hai bent down respectfully, flattering on his lips.
The cuttlefish replied with a helpless smile, feeling tired, she couldn't guess the emperor's thoughts, and she didn't know what would happen when she went to the Heart Cultivation Palace this time, but this time she came and went, she was not as nervous as the previous two times.
After entering the Palace of Nourishing Hearts, according to the rules, you should bathe and change clothes first, and there is a strict process for concubines to sleep, even the queen is no exception, the cuttlefish hesitated slightly, but finally obeyed the arrangement.
The delicate and wide cedar bathtub is filled with hot water at the right temperature, and there are fragrant pink petals floating on the water surface, which looks luxurious and comfortable.
The cuttlefish was flustered, flawless and careless, and of course failed to find that the petals in the water were taken from the peony, which was her favorite peony. This little detail is an additional order from the emperor, which contains a piece of heart.
What should I do, what should I do, I am about to get close to the emperor, is it too late to escape now, how to escape? The cuttlefish only had questions in her head, but no answers, and as time passed little by little, she felt so anxious that she was on pins and needles.
If she just came here to talk to the emperor, she didn't think it was anything, and she would say that she would go back after talking for a while, and the emperor wouldn't be able to do anything to her. But now, before he saw the emperor, he had to bathe and bathe under the supervision of several palace maids, and then he didn't even have a chance to wear a coat, so he was going to be sent to the emperor's bedroom.
The identity is fake, the name is fake, even if the emperor really likes her, isn't this affection equivalent to fake.
Even if she is soaked in hot water, the cuttlefish still feels cold in her hands and feet, it is not that she has no good impression of the emperor, but in the current situation, she does not dare to think about these children's affections.
After all, she and the emperor have different identities.
Soon, the time for bathing came, and the cuttlefish put on a clean undershirt and a light long coat under the waiting of the palace maid on the side, and walked to the Xinuan Pavilion.
The Xinuan Pavilion is small and warm, and there is only the emperor in it, who is lying on his back with his eyes closed, and there is a few imperceptible smiles on his handsome face.
The cuttlefish's face was red, her head was "buzzing slightly, and she could only move forward by feeling, her breathing was short, helpless and helpless, and she always felt that she was about to faint next."
The distance between the two is getting closer and closer, but their moods are completely different, one is proud, and the other is panicked and afraid.
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The candle lights in the Xinuan Pavilion went out suddenly............
Gyeongin Palace.
The moonlight is good tonight, and Concubine Xi temporarily invited all the concubines to come to enjoy the moon. Although the moonlight is beautiful, who is in the mood to enjoy the scenery on this cool early summer night?
Concubine Xi didn't mean this, her purpose was to gather the others together and listen to her say a few words with special meaning.
Concubine Xi took a sip of the flower tea in the cup, and her tone was full of grievances, "I haven't seen the emperor in the Japanese palace in recent days, I'm really old, and the emperor is too lazy to take care of the palace anymore." β
"Why did the mother say this?" Hai Changzai was the first to speak, showing her ability to make sycophants, "You have excellent looks and excellent temperament, you can definitely crown the six palaces, you must not be presumptuous, otherwise even the concubines will be sad and cry for you." β
Sycophants are sycophants, and people can't help but laugh as soon as they say it, Concubine Xi has nothing to cry about when she is old, but she is just exaggerating and pretentious.
Concubine Ning snorted lightly, and then said sarcastically, "Hai Chang is a good skill, tears flow when he says it, be careful not to drown yourself." Concubine Xi Niangniang may have thought a lot, but the emperor is just busy with government affairs and can't spare time. She has always disdained flattery, and she is even more disgusted with this kind of person who is cheeky and just stammering.
Everyone laughed quietly, all laughing at Hai's extra move.
Concubine Xi's face was slightly displeased, but she soon returned to normal, she cleared her throat and sighed, "Although the emperor is diligent in government, he always has to sleep and rest, right?" Tonight, he turned over the sign of Su promise, and went to Changchun Palace to see Su promise in person during the day, when will this palace have this blessing? Alas, in the final analysis, it is still an old pearl yellow, and it can't compare to the young and beautiful new favorite. β
These words were said very cleverly, and it sounded like he was just feeling sorry for himself, but in fact, it attracted everyone's attention and jealousy, so that everyone knew that the emperor had a new favorite, that is, Su Yu of Changchun Palace.
This meeting and chatting during the day, and announcing that he came to bed at night, it can be seen that his favored Cheng dΓΉ is not ordinary.
Guo Guiren had just experienced a miscarriage and slippery fetus, and he was aggrieved and sad in his heart, and couldn't help but vomit bitterness, "Some time ago, I saw Su Yu in the Imperial Garden, and at that time she was with the emperor and me, and later went to the Heart Cultivation Palace to have breakfast together, it seems that the emperor likes her very much." No wonder Su promised not to be close to us often, it turned out that he had already been favored and flew on the branches, and it was not uncommon to associate with us who had no grace and no status. β
Gu Changzai's face turned red, he was jealous, and scolded unwillingly, "Phew, I don't think she's a good thing, the fox spirit who charms and bewitches the lord won't be able to sΓ¨ for a few days." β
Although the others did not complain, they were uncomfortable in their hearts, most of them had been alone in the empty room for many days, and they had long forgotten the appearance of the emperor, leaving only loneliness and suffering.
Concubine Xi looked at everyone's red and jealous looks, and secretly rejoiced, she succeeded in this plan again.