Empress, she is rising step by step

Chapter 33 Allergies
  Zhu Ci was dressed particularly brightly today. She wore a veneer-colored narrow-sleeved round-neck cardigan on her upper body, and a pomegranate-colored large-breasted cardigan.

Wearing a high-waisted skirt with floral patterns of the same color, and a goose-yellow shawl embroidered with albizia flowers on her arm, she looked even more majestic and bright.

"It's late spring now, and the flowers in the palace are all blooming. It may be that Concubine Shu is allergic to the pollen of a certain flower. The most important thing a woman cares about is her appearance. I'm afraid Concubine Shu is also very anxious. .”

"Yes, I don't know how it happened. I hope Concubine Shu can recover soon, otherwise she will be worried if people see her."

Zhuying gently inserted the hairpin into Zhu Ci's hair and decorated it with Tongcao flowers. She looked at Zhu Ci in the mirror and paused.

"Master, is your outfit too conspicuous today? I see that few ladies in the palace wear such bright colors. Now that you are going to pay your respects to the Queen, I'm afraid you will overshadow the guest."

"All I want is to be visible, and I'm afraid that others won't notice me."

Zhu Ci looked around and was very satisfied. Seeing Zhuying's face full of confusion, she didn't explain too much.

After telling Cui Lan and Hong Xiu to look after their home, Zhu Ci went straight to Zhaoyang Palace. Although it was already too early for her to go, there were still concubines who arrived one step ahead of her, and they talked about some happy things, all with smiles on their faces.

Zhu Ci was surprised to find that Cao Wenxi was also here. He nodded slightly at her to say hello, and she walked to her seat and sat down.

Hua Jingyun looked at Cao Wenxi, a gentle smile blooming at the corners of his lips.

"You have been sick since you entered the palace. I have seen you a few times and found you asleep, so I didn't disturb you too much. You look good today. It seems that your condition is in good condition."

"The doctors in the palace are all good at it. If I drink so many soups and medicines, I'm afraid I'll really become sick."

Cao Wenxi smiled a little shyly, with dimples on both sides looming.

"Thank you to the Empress for always thinking of me. The imperial doctor asked me to take more walks, which will help me get better quickly. I was afraid that the illness would spread to the Empress and all my sisters, so I never dared to come. Fortunately, I am now It’s almost done, so come quickly to pay your respects to the Queen.”

Hua Jingyun nodded, "It's okay as long as you're recovered, but don't be careless. It's windy today, and you're wearing such thin clothes. It's really distressing if you catch a cold."

Zhu Ci listened to them quietly without interrupting. She saw that Cao Wenxi's eyes were dark and blue, and they were still clearly visible even though he was covered with thick makeup, which showed that he had not been going well during this period.

It seemed that she finally couldn't bear the deliberate humiliation of others, so she came to pay her respects to the Queen and told the Queen in disguise.

She has recovered from her illness and can sleep with her. Why don't we quickly clean up her sign and hang it up again?

After a while, Xu Tingyue and Bai Xinrui arrived one after another.

Xu Tingyue's face was covered with a veil, her brows and eyes were covered with a layer of gloom, and she seemed to be in a bad mood.

On the contrary, Bai Xinrui was in a surprisingly good mood, with the corners of her lips always raised and a smile on her eyes and brows. But when his eyes passed over Zhu Ci, he paused slightly.

Hua Jingyun saw that although Xu Tingyue's face was covered with a thin veil, there were still little rashes on her neck, which showed how serious it was.

"Didn't I let you rest in the palace for a long time? Why don't you come to pay your respects? Why are you here again? What did the imperial doctor say about the rash on your body? Is it serious?"

"The imperial doctor said that my concubine may be allergic to the pollen of crabapple flowers. After taking a few medicines, it has gradually taken effect, which makes the queen worried."

In fact, the red rashes on Xu Tingyue's body did not disappear. On the contrary, they became more and more numerous. Even after touching bottles and jars, there was no improvement. Just in front of Bai Xinrui, she really didn't want to tell the truth and made her laugh.

"It's not a serious illness. The empress is not feeling well and she still has to take care of the affairs of the Sixth Palace. Is there any hardship that I can't endure and what crime I can't endure?"

"Concubine Shu is really good at talking. Her mouth feels like it's been smeared with honey. It's so sweet that it makes people sick."

Bai Xinrui glanced at Xu Tingyue, "I have never heard that you are allergic to begonia flowers before. Why are you suddenly allergic now? Don't do too many bad things, retribution will come to your door."

Xu Tingyue choked, feeling a little annoyed, and it was difficult to get angry due to the presence of everyone. She took a deep breath and snorted.

"As long as I behave upright, I will not be afraid of any retribution. If I say that I have done all these bad things, who can say who has clean hands?"

Bai Xinrui raised her eyebrows and immediately caught the flaw in Xu Tingyue's words.

"Oh, Concubine Shu, you mean that the Queen's hands are not clean? You are so brave. The Queen is the mother of the country and has a compassionate face. You actually dare to slander the Queen!"

"I didn't say that. It's your concubine who overinterpreted it."

Xu Tingyue has always been quite capable in verbal disputes, but every time she meets Bai Xinrui, she is always blocked by her until she can't speak. It's really strange.

"Last time, the empress said that if the harem is harmonious, the emperor can focus on the front of the court if all the concubines are united. How can I compare to you, the concubine, who can speak eloquently? I don't want to argue with you, nor do I want to argue with you. For those who have nothing to do with it, as long as the queen understands my concubine’s behavior, it will be fine.”

Hua Jingyun saw that the tension between the two was tense and that they were about to quarrel, and he felt his forehead twitching.

Concubine Shu and Concubine Bai have never dealt with each other. They have been quarreling for five or six years, and they start fighting whenever they meet.

Although Concubine Bai took the initiative every time, she was pregnant now, and she didn't dare to say it was too serious for the sake of the emperor.

"Bai Guifei, you are going to be a mother soon. You should set a good example for your unborn child."

"You and Concubine Shu are both concubines and I am my right-hand man. We should live in harmony. If I hear you two bickering again, I will not come to Zhaoyang Palace to pay my respects in the future. I feel sad after seeing this feel bad."

Bai Xinrui and Xu Tingyue's eyes met in the air. One looked mockingly, the other disdainfully. They both snorted and turned their heads.

Zhu Ci silently watched all this. The queen seemed very easy-going and kind, but she must also be a somewhat thunderous person.

Otherwise, the two thorns of Bai Xinrui and Xu Tingyue would not be suppressed, and the central palace would have changed hands long ago.

Although Bai Xinrui is blessed with a good family, her natal family is also powerful. Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, since the emperor respected the queen very much, he was still respectful on the surface.

As for Concubine Shu, I don’t know whether she is a member of her own camp or a queen.

Just as he was thinking about it, out of the corner of his eye he saw a little girl of thirteen or fourteen running in happily.

(End of this chapter)