Emperor Xuanhe restrained his smile and looked at Empress Pei fixedly.

As the Son of Heaven, he sits in a harem. Emperor Xuanhe was also happy to see his wife and concubines in harmony and peace in the harem.

The mother is more expensive than the son, and the concubine of Emperor Zheng is favored, firstly, because Emperor Xuanhe misses the old love, and secondly, it is also because Emperor Xuanhe prefers the eldest prince. Queen Pei avoided her edge and conceded three points. Emperor Xuanhe has always been very satisfied with Empress Pei's virtuousness.

Today, as soon as these words come out, it is tantamount to tearing through the veil of hypocrisy that each other knows and revealing the ugly true face.

Emperor Xuanhe's expression revealed a trace of unhappiness, and he said lightly: "The Zheng family takes care of the trivial affairs of the harem, which has both merit and hard work. In the past, the queen was also full of praise for the Zheng family. Why is this suddenly said today? ”

Emperor Xuanhe's temperament is capricious, a moment ago was as gentle as a spring breeze, but this moment has sunk his face.

If you are not careful, Queen Pei's "efforts" these days will come to naught.

Empress Pei had already been mentally prepared, showed a slightly bitter smile, and said softly: "The emperor is angry, please listen to the concubine." ”

Over the years, the concubines have failed to fulfill their responsibilities as wives and have failed to be a good queen, and they blame themselves in their hearts. Emperor Zheng's concubines shared their worries for their concubines and concubines, and also shared their worries for the emperor. Therefore, the concubine never resented her, and even felt a little grateful to her. ”

"It's just that this time and that time. Now, the concubine's illness is mostly better, and her physical strength is far better than before. It is always time to take on the responsibility that belongs to the queen. ”

"Otherwise, what kind of face do the concubines have to receive the emperor's love?"

In front of Emperor Xuanhe, it is not appropriate to mention the eldest prince and the second prince, let alone the word prince. so as not to arouse the suspicion and suspicion of the Son of Heaven.

Empress Pei's sincere words finally made Emperor Xuanhe's expression soften slightly: "It's good that the queen has this heart." However, the queen has been ill for many years, her body is weak, and she needs to recuperate slowly. It doesn't hurt to take care of the palace affairs for ten days and a half months, but after a long time, it is not suitable for the queen to recuperate. ”

Empress Pei replied with a smile: "What the emperor said is that the concubines have no intention of being strong. After the autumn hunt, the palace affairs are still handed over to Emperor Zheng's concubine, and the concubines take care of their bodies, which is the most important. ”

Empress Pei retreated again, and Emperor Xuanhe's expression eased a little.

Then, I heard Queen Pei say slowly: "It's just that the concubine thinks that this phoenix seal should still be placed in the Jiaofang Palace." First, the name is justified, and secondly, the concubine is the queen, but there is no phoenix seal. It's always inappropriate. It will also make Emperor Zheng's concubine fall into the notoriety of coveting the middle palace. ”

"Emperor Zheng's concubine worries about her concubines, how can the concubines bear such a bad reputation?"

"Please rest assured. The concubine wants to get back the phoenix seal, but it is just the face of all the concubines. There is no intention of fighting with Emperor Zheng's concubine. ”

Reversing black and white, confusing right and wrong, all with one mouth.

It's not just Emperor Zheng who knows this. It turns out that when necessary, Empress Pei is also clever.

……

Emperor Xuanhe glanced at Empress Pei deeply, and suddenly said: "In the past, the queen didn't like to talk, and she didn't say much when she saw me. Nowadays, the queen has a lot of words. ”

This was suspicious of her sudden change.

Empress Pei's heart suddenly beat wildly, but her face was calm as usual: "The concubine used to suffer from heart disease, and she was depressed every day. Now that my heart is healing, I am willing to speak. If the emperor doesn't like the concubines to say more, the concubines won't say it in the future. ”

After speaking, he deliberately showed a little unhappiness and twisted his head to the side.

Queen Pei has always been virtuous and gentle, and her coquettish and disliked appearance like this is unprecedented.

Emperor Xuanhe was really amused, and reached out to wrap his hand around Empress Pei's shoulder.

Empress Pei's body stiffened, but she couldn't and didn't dare to break free, forcing herself to snuggle up to Emperor Xuanhe, and sighed softly: "The concubine has been ill for many years and has failed to serve the emperor, and she blames herself in her heart. ”

"The concubines only hope that the illness will be cured as soon as possible and that they will serve the emperor well in the future."

The rules of the harem are that if the concubine is unwell, she cannot sleep.

Empress Pei seems to be gentle, but in fact, she reminded Emperor Xuanhe that she was not well ill and could not sleep.

Emperor Xuanhe was swept away, and he was a little unhappy in his heart, and quickly let go: "It's not too early, the queen should rest early." I have to think about the matter of the phoenix seal, and then discuss it after the autumn hunt returns to the palace. ”

Empress Pei said softly, and sent Emperor Xuanhe to leave the Jiaofang Palace.

……

After Emperor Xuanhe left, Empress Pei sat down, her palms covered with cold sweat.

Such a maneuver is by no means easy for Queen Pei.

Cheng Jinrong quietly stepped in, and saw that Queen Pei looked tired, both distressed and a little unbearable. stepped forward, squatted down, and held Queen Pei's hand: "Niangniang is tired, rest early!" ”

Empress Pei cheered up: "Don't worry. Jinrong, you want to accompany you tomorrow, can you pack all your clothes? ”

Cheng Jinrong nodded.

Empress Pei whispered softly: "You accompany you as a medical officer, and it is best to wear an official uniform." Rarely shows up on weekdays, and follows Du Tidian's side. ”

The hidden worries in Queen Pei's heart are undoubtedly revealed in these two sentences.

Cheng Jinrong's exquisite medical skills are very few people who have witnessed it with their own eyes. When everyone looked at Cheng Jinrong, the first thing they saw was her beauty.

Emperor Xuanhe is not a lustful son of heaven, but he is also a man in the end. In case you have a mind about Cheng Jinrong...... Thinking of this possibility, Empress Pei was already cold.

Therefore, Queen Pei specially told Cheng Jinrong at this time not to wear bright dresses. On weekdays, he only wears the official uniform of a medical officer, so that he can attract less attention.

Cheng Jinrong smiled silently and comforted Queen Pei: "Niangniang don't worry, I know all this." I'll take care of myself. ”

Queen Pei looked at her daughter, whose face was like a flower, and her words turned into a soft sigh.

Cheng Jinrong was also a little relieved that Empress Pei was not satisfied, and said in a low voice: "The emperor's autumn hunt lasts for half a month. This time, Emperor Zheng and a group of concubines accompanied the car, and the mother stayed in the palace. Niangniang didn't know about palace affairs, so as in previous years, she asked Concubine Wei Xian to take care of palace affairs. Don't bother to bother, tired of the mother's phoenix body. ”

A smile flashed in Queen Pei's eyes, and she patted Cheng Jinrong's hand: "Don't worry, this palace knows the severity." ”

Take back the phoenix seal, take charge of the six palaces, and win the trust of the Son of Heaven.

None of this can be done overnight, and we have to figure it out slowly.

For Queen Pei, the most important thing at the moment is to take care of her body. Then, you will have the confidence, physical strength and energy to do what you want to do.

After admonishing each other, Queen Pei bathed and changed clothes and fell asleep.

Cheng Jinrong went back to his room, read the medical book for half an hour, and then carefully sorted out the medicine box. The golden needle should be brought, all kinds of wound medicines, life-sustaining ginseng pills, and most importantly, of course, the instruments used for surgery.

Cheng Jinrong picked up the usual sharp blade and wiped it carefully.

The blade swung nimbly between the tender fingers, flashing a sharp cold light in the candlelight.