Empress, she is rising step by step

Chapter 18 The concubine is reluctant to leave the emperor and worries her (please vote)

"Your hand is so injured, and you still say it doesn't hurt." Shen Que said in a low voice, took out a handkerchief from his arms and gently bandaged Zhu Ci's injured right hand.

"Stop crying, I will make the decision for you." Shen Que squeezed Zhu Ci's shoulder, glanced at Cao Wenxi who was still kneeling on the ground, and paused.

"You are……"

Just as Zhu Cici was about to speak to remind him, Cao Wenxi was the first to say, "Back to the emperor, my concubine, Baolin Cao."

Her voice was charming, as melodious as an oriole, and even Zhu Ci couldn't help but look at her a few more times, let alone Shen Que.

Shen Que nodded, "Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cao Wenxi stood up, raised his eyelids and glanced at Zhu Ci, then gave her a friendly smile.

Shen Que turned around and put his hands behind his back, staring intently at Zhuang Xiaoxiao who was lying on the ground.

"I never thought that something like this would happen in my harem! Behind you is Jieyu of the third rank, and you have been in the palace for many years. Not to mention how considerate you are, but you have always abided by your duty. I really never expected that you He is actually such a person. What did Zhu Yunv do wrong that you want to humiliate her like this?!"

Zhuang Xiaoxiao trembled all over. She didn't expect that the emperor would come by such a coincidence, and she thought he wouldn't come. Why was it only the emperor who caught him? If she told the truth, the emperor might not be able to spare her.

If she was lying, she didn't know when the emperor came and how much he saw.

She couldn't allow her to think too much, seeing that Shen Que's face looked horrifying. Zhuang Xiaoxiao could only bite the bullet and meet her gaze, crying like pear blossoms.

"I originally wanted to come to Chunse Garden to enjoy the flowers, but Cao Baolin stepped on her newly made shoes. I didn't know what happened, so I helped Cao Baolin to blame the concubine."

Zhuang Xiaoxiao glared at Zhu Ci fiercely. Zhu Ci shivered in fear and subconsciously stood behind Shen Que.

Shen Que caught Zhu Ci's subtle movement and looked at Zhuang Xiaoxiao with growing disgust.

"The concubine and Zhu Yunv had a few arguments, but Zhu Yunv took advantage of the emperor's favor and humiliated me wantonly. I was so angry that for a moment..."

Zhuang Xiaoxiao choked and covered her face and sobbed, "I was confused for a moment, I hope the emperor will punish me."

"Are you confused for a moment? Humph, I clearly see that you have a vicious heart!"

Shen Que had a sullen look on his face and scolded: "If Princess Zhu does something wrong, you can report it to the queen. If it is too much, you can also deal with it according to the palace rules, but you use such a humiliating method. I see. You are jealous of Princess Zhu, so you tried every means to treat her like this. You are truly a poisonous woman!"

"Your Majesty, what I said is true. It was really Zhu Yunv and others who also said arrogant things to me."

Zhuang Xiaoxiao stretched out his hand and pointed at Zhu Ci, crying, and the crystal steps on his temples jingled as they were thrown away.

"I just accidentally stepped on Zhu Yunv's hand, and she didn't mean it at all. Please see clearly, Your Majesty, I am really unjust."

Zhuang Xiaoxiao cried so much that her nose ran down, her makeup was all gone, and her hair fell down on her forehead.

Seeing her like this, Shen Que felt uncontrollably bored and sneered repeatedly.

"I have seen what you did just now. Do you really think that I am blind and deaf? If you just say a few words, I will believe it and fool me?! Didn't I not give it to you? You had a chance, but not only did you not tell the truth, but you also framed Princess Zhu. Lying is a habit, it is really a shame for a concubine!"

"Your Majesty, there really aren't any concubines! There really aren't any..." Zhuang Xiaoxiao originally had some hope in her heart, praying that she could lie and get away with it, but Shen did not expect that Shen did see everything she said and did. .

Even though I felt extremely regretful, it was already too late, so I could only keep repeating "I don't have any concubines."

Shen Que was unmoved at all. Why Zhuang Xiaoxiao appeared here dressed so gorgeously? He could guess not only 10%, but also 70% or 80%.

It seems that there is a "ghost" among the people serving around him. He has always known that the harem only looks calm and peaceful on the surface, with a harmonious and sisterly relationship, but in fact it is turbulent and treacherous, no less than the previous dynasty.

The harem and the former dynasty were closely related, and he had always turned a blind eye. But this was the first time he actually bumped into him.

"Didn't you? You obviously did it on purpose, waiting for an opportunity to take revenge! Jieyu Zhuang's wife had a bad behavior, was arrogant and rude, and did not know how to repent, so she was demoted to a fifth-level talented person and was banned from Yihua Palace. She was not allowed to step out of Yihua Palace unless called. Half a step from the Hua Palace.”

The color on Zhuang Xiaoxiao's face faded instantly. Although she was not convinced and even felt that Shen was too partial, she did not dare to say anything.

He could only give Zhu Ci a hard look, bowed respectfully to Shen Que, got up and hurried away.

Only then did Shen Que look away and turned to look at Zhu Ci, "I have already dealt with Zhuang Cairen and I have made you angry. If something similar happens in the future, just tell me and I will make the decision for you." "

"Thank you, Your Majesty. In fact, today's concubine is also at fault. I should not have had a dispute with Zhuang Cairen. If I had been willing to take a step back, I would not have caused the situation just now."

Zhu Ci bit her lip in shame, with tears still remaining on her long eyelashes, like a butterfly spreading its wings and about to fly. She raised her eyes and glanced at Shen Que, then hesitantly reached out and grabbed Shen Que's sleeve.

"Your Majesty, Zhuang Cairen is probably just an outspoken person. I don't think he has any bad intentions. Please don't be angry with Zhuang Cairen. I think this lesson will definitely make Zhuang Cairen wake up."

Shen Que held Zhu Ci's hand with his backhand. It felt warm and smooth, as if he were holding a piece of fine white jade.

"She treated you like that, why didn't you blame her but instead begged for mercy on her behalf?"

"Your Majesty, do you want to hear the truth?" Zhu Ci's eyes flickered, and the sunlight falling on her face made her complexion more charming and rosy. She winked at Shen Que.

"Concubine is just a little girl. Zhuang Cairen just insulted me so much. Naturally, I was very angry. It's just that I and Zhuang Cairen are both the emperor's concubines. They didn't look down when they saw each other. It was so awkward that they would only Let the Emperor worry. I can’t bear to worry the Emperor.”

Zhu Ci's cheeks were stained with a crimson blush, and even her neck was glowing with a faint pink color. She lowered her head and scratched Shen Que's palm with her fingers.

Shen Que's mind wandered, and he suddenly remembered how she used her hands to please him that night, and a few evil smiles appeared on his face.

I wanted to get closer and say something, but then I suddenly remembered that there was someone else next to me. He calmed down and cleared his throat.

"I have made an appointment with Mr. Li and they have some important matters to discuss, so I won't accompany you for now. I will go see you again in the evening."

Shen Que touched Zhu Ci's head, smiled and strode away.

　Darlings, don’t buy books during the recommendation period~

(End of this chapter)