Empress, she is rising step by step

Chapter 15 Why do I need so much sincerity?

"What Concubine Shu said is absolutely true. This sparrow is just a sparrow. Even if it is lucky enough to land on a branch, it is just a clown in fancy clothes."

Zhuang Xiaoxiao snorted disdainfully, with unabashed ridicule and sarcasm, which stung people's ears.

She had been in the palace for several years before she finally got to marry Jieyu. She, Zhu Ci, was just a lowly palace maid. Fortunately, she got the emperor's favor and suddenly became a royal maid.
  The emperor is still in high spirits, and if he is not saved, he will be promoted to Zhuci's position. In addition, with Concubine Bai behind him as a great supporter, it is really uncertain what will happen to her in the future.

Zhu Ci was squeezed overtly and covertly, and her face turned red as if it was about to bleed. She was ashamed and annoyed, and it was hard for her to have an attack, so she could only endure it, wishing she could find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.

She glanced at Bai Xinrui quietly with red eyes. Bai Xinrui was looking at her with his head resting on his head. When he saw her looking over, he spoke lazily.

"Why do I smell so strongly of vinegar?"

She sat up straight and raised her eyebrows at Zhuang Xiaoxiao, "If you were born like this, which of the sisters in the palace can compare to the Queen? If I remember correctly, Zhuang Jieyu, your father is just a You must be a fourth-grade civil servant. Fortunately, the emperor loves you so much that you have made it all the way to where you are today. Why, after you become an empress, have you forgotten your origins?"

Zhuang Xiaoxiao scoffed and said unconvinced: "My father's official position is not high, but he is also from a rich family. There have been many famous people in his ancestors. He is not comparable to a lowly slave."

"As long as the emperor likes you, it doesn't matter if you have a bad background. On the contrary, even if your status is noble, if the emperor hates you, it will be of no use."

Bai Xinrui touched her smooth nails and trimmed them into a beautiful arc shape, with spring flowers inlaid on them.

She curled her lips and said, "I remember that the emperor hasn't been to your palace for half a year, right? If you are so jealous and insinuating, you might as well think of a way quickly to prevent the emperor from forgetting you."

Bai Xinrui smiled proudly, and Zhuang Xiao's stingy face turned pale.

The most favored concubines in the palace are Concubine Bai and Concubine Shu. The rest of the time, the emperor spends most of his time with the empress of Zhaoyang Palace. He occasionally favors other concubines, but he has not been to her for a long time.

Zhu Ci slowly sat down under Hua Jingyun's eyes. She looked around the crowd and said in a rather serious tone.

"That's enough, you two should stop bickering! We are all sisters and have been in the palace for many years. Why do we always bicker and fight? As concubines in the harem, we should continue to have children for the emperor and spread the branches of the royal family as soon as possible. Ye Wang.”

Hua Jingyun softened his tone, "Only when the harem is harmonious and stable, the emperor can feel at ease in the front court. No matter who serves the emperor, as long as they can make the emperor happy and take good care of the emperor.

"I just see that Concubine Zhu is very good and she looks very lovable. Concubine Bai, Concubine Shu and Concubine De, you are all concubines. You should fulfill your duties and lead by example. Jealousy and gossip are bad things for women. Ji, I have high hopes for you, I hope you can get along well and share my worries."

Seeing that the queen was angry, everyone fell silent and stopped talking.

Hua Jingyun said a few more words, and seeing that it was getting late, he told everyone to disperse.

After coming out of Zhaoyang Palace, Bai Xinrui said she wanted to visit the Queen Mother and left straight away.

Zhu Ci walked slowly along the corridor. The sun is shining brightly today, and it shines warmly on people. The sky is like a piece of blue water emerald that has been cleaned by someone. From time to time, wisps of white clouds float leisurely into the distance.

"My master is indeed right. Concubine Shu and the others are quite hostile to you. Looking at the situation today, I am afraid they have already become jealous of you."

Zhuying sighed heavily, her face still worried. Zhu'er was born as a palace maid, and she attracted much attention as soon as she became a royal concubine. She is also a royal concubine. Those who were at odds with the imperial concubine, openly or covertly, must also regard the master as their enemy. It was easy for them to deal with the imperial concubine, but it was extremely easy to deal with the master's little concubine.

"Fortunately, the queen and the imperial concubine are there to speak for you, otherwise you don't know how it will end."

"Whenever the queen speaks for me, it is to maintain her dignity as the queen. Otherwise, if word gets out, I'm afraid the queen will be said to be too weak and can't even control her concubines. If we let them have their way and ignore them, in the future Who would take the Queen seriously? The Queen may not be hostile to me."

Zhu Ci didn't know what Hua Jingyun was thinking, and he accidentally understood her. But there is nothing wrong with being more cautious.

She squinted her eyes and looked into the distance, "If the imperial concubine really wants to stand up for me, why should she wait for me to ask her for help? Even though she seems to be fine on the surface, she is actually quite worried about me sleeping with her."

She just wanted to use other people's hands to suppress me and make me understand that even if I became the emperor's concubine. But I have no foundation in the palace. If I don't cling to her tightly, I will be a lamb to be slaughtered. "

"But no one forced the imperial concubine to do this. She did it willingly, but she is so petty."

Zhuying lowered her voice, "Even if you don't have the master, there will be others."

"That's why the noble concubine chose me. I have no family background and no hope. Compared with other noble ladies, I am easier to handle."

Zhu Ci stroked the delicate lines on her sleeves, "But who wants to share her husband with others? Even if this person is the emperor, he does not belong to her alone. She had to do this but couldn't help feeling uncomfortable. It's human nature. , it’s normal for her to think so.”

Zhuying sighed heavily and frowned. Zhu Ci looked at her funny, "I heard you sighing all the way. You are so worried. What's going on?"

Zhuying shook her head, "It's nothing, slave. I'm just worried about you."

She couldn't help but sigh again, and smiled herself.

"No one in this huge palace treats you sincerely. I am sincere, but my words can't help you much. Master, I have to be more careful in the future."

"Sincerity is the most rare thing in the world. 'Every bustle is for profit, and every bustle is for profit.' As long as the imperial concubines can still use me, they will not dare to attack me easily for the time being."

Zhu Ci held Zhuying's hand. Her hand was covered with thick calluses and felt extremely rough, but yet so warm.

"Besides, I'm not that greedy. Why do I really want so much, and I can't eat or drink anything. As long as you stay with me, I won't be afraid of anything."

Zhuying pouted, her eyes sparkling, "As long as you don't dislike me, I will always be with you. It's just that I'm nagging and greedy, so don't dislike me."

"No matter what, it's more than enough to support you."

After saying a few words, Zhuying noticed that the direction was wrong. She asked doubtfully: "Master, this doesn't seem to be the direction back? Where are you going?"

(End of this chapter)