Empress, she is rising step by step

Chapter 68 Slap the Emperor (Happy New Year)

The emperor used the centuries-old grievances between the Baihua family to contain and compete with each other. Her position as queen was in jeopardy, and she could become someone else's if she wasn't careful.

That's why she took advantage of the grievances between Concubine Shu and the noble concubine to recruit Concubine Shu and let her be used for her own purposes.

It's just that she underestimated Imperial Concubine Zhu and Concubine Bai, so she blatantly set a trap for Concubine Shu, but it was so helpless.

Hua Jingyun sat on the Arhat bed to the north, and Xu Tingyue sat at the bottom.

Ziying served hot tea, and Hua Jingyun asked: "Imperial Lady Zhu has always been respectful to me. Even though she is backed by Concubine Bai and is favored by the emperor, she is not arrogant or domineering at all. I originally thought she was a domineering person." I am honest, but I never thought that I was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger, what a miscalculation."

"That bitch Zhu Ci is so good at acting. Who would have thought that she would blatantly tamper with Pearl."

When Xu Tingyue mentioned Zhu Ci, her teeth itched with hatred.

"Now that the physical evidence is gone, there is nothing I can do against her. But that doesn't mean there is nothing I can do against her in the future. Hum, the days are long. I want to see how long Concubine Bai can protect her."

Hua Jingyun drank tea slowly and somewhat disagreed with what Xu Tingyue said.

"It's better not to take it lightly. The most fearful thing on the battlefield is to underestimate your opponent. Isn't the lesson I've taught you this time tragic enough? Princess Zhu is not a thing in the pool. I'm afraid that in the future, Concubine Bai will not be able to do anything to her when she becomes full-fledged."

Xu Tingyue said indifferently: "But Zhu Ci was only a palace maid. Even if she is favored by the Holy Spirit, her status is there. Is it possible that one day she will be made a concubine, unless the emperor is confused."

"Who will be the queen and who will be the concubine is not a matter of a word from the emperor. Shen Xiurong is still the dowry of Concubine De, so she has become the second rank. She has no heirs, otherwise it is not impossible to become a concubine."

Hua Jingyun raised his eyes slightly, his phoenix eyes moved slightly, "We should take precautions early and prepare for a rainy day. Otherwise, when Concubine Bai successfully gives birth to the prince, there will be an endless abyss waiting for you and me."

How could Xu Tingyue not understand this truth? She was a little guilty.

"But everyone in Yongfu Palace is like a river clam. They can't even ask a question. And I don't know whether Concubine Bai is pregnant with a boy or a girl, so I have no way of starting."

Hua Jingyun put down the tea cup and said in a calm tone, "Why are you in a hurry? Tiger still has time to take a nap. She, Concubine Bai, is a human being, not a god. Sooner or later, people will relax."

Zhu Ci returned to the palace, drank medicine, and slept again, and then she felt much better. I don't know if she overestimated her physical condition or had too much trust in Chinese medicine. She originally thought she would be cured in two or three days, but she was a little delayed.

After waking up and dazing quietly for a while, Zhuying came in happily.

"Master, you're awake. Eunuch Li, who was just beside the emperor, came here and said that the emperor has summoned you to sleep with him tonight."

Zhu Ci also guessed that the emperor would soon call her to his bedside, so she was somewhat sure of her own charm. She nodded, and then lost her mind for a while, seeing that it was getting late. She quickly ordered someone to prepare hot water for her to bathe and dress up.

As night falls, the moon rises above the willow branches, and warm yellow palace lanterns hang high under the corridor. The green bamboo leaves in the corner are slender and green. The moonlight and candlelight shine on the bamboo leaves, giving them a lustrous and hazy luster.

Zhu Ci only wore a thin gauze, which outlined her beautiful figure. With Zhuying's help, she got into the sedan chair and walked towards the emperor's bedroom.

Speaking of which, this was the first time Zhu Ci went to the emperor's bedroom since he was in bed. The previous time was in Yongfu Palace and the other time was in his own palace.

About a quarter of an hour later, they arrived at Zichen Hall. Zhu Ci got off the sedan chair and was greeted by Li Quan.

"I would like to send my regards to Imperial Lady Zhu. The Emperor is still reviewing the memorial in the imperial study. Please wait patiently, Imperial Lady."

Zhu Ci was surprised and said: "The emperor is still reading the memorial so late. He got up so early, how could the dragon body bear it?" "Who says it's not the case, but there is nothing we can do." Li Quan sighed.

"There are floods in the south of the Yangtze River, and bandits are rampant in the southwest. The emperor is very busy."

Zhu Ci was worried, "The emperor must also take care of the dragon body, otherwise who will take charge of the overall situation. Please also ask the father-in-law to prepare a bowl of ginseng soup for the emperor, so as not to overwork the emperor."

Li Quan responded, originally thinking that Zhu Ci was born as a palace maid, and she would inevitably be pretentious when a sparrow turned into a phoenix. Unexpectedly, she was so humble and polite, and she became more and more polite to her.

Li Quan opened the door and led Zhu Ci into the hall. As the emperor's bedroom, the decoration inside the palace is naturally different from the decoration in the palaces of empresses. They are mostly dark colors and carved with patterns symbolizing nobility everywhere.

There is a dining table in the hall, with several exquisite and delicious dishes on it, as well as a light soup.

Zhu looked at Li Quan compassionately, and Li Quan explained: "The emperor was worried that you would be hungry if you waited too long, so he specially ordered someone to prepare it."

Zhu Ci pretended to be very happy, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

She had eaten a lot when she came and rinsed her mouth with clove water to prevent bad smell in her mouth, so she was not hungry at the moment.

If the emperor smells the taste in her mouth after eating the food here, her impression in the emperor's mind will definitely be greatly reduced.

"Then please take it easy. The slave is outside. If you have anything to do, just ask." Li Quan withdrew and closed the door behind him.

Zhu Ci looked around and saw that everything used and placed was exquisitely crafted and extremely valuable. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart that it was really luxurious.

No wonder everyone wants to be the emperor, possess supreme power, control the power of life and death, and have so many beauties surrounding them.

Let alone others, she felt envious just thinking about it. But she is just a woman, and it is too difficult to reach the top of the world. But no matter how difficult it is, she will give it a try.

Zhu Ci sat at the dining table, bored and holding her chin up as she stared at the moonlight outside the window in a daze. After an unknown amount of time, she felt itchy on her face, someone was laughing lowly in her ear, and warm breath sprayed on her ear, which was moist and hot.

Zhu Ci knew it was Shen Que, so she pretended not to know, raised her hand and gently slapped Shen Que's hand, muttering.

"Zhuying, don't make trouble, I'm taking a nap."

"Why are you so sleepy? Do you still feel uncomfortable?" Then, there was a warm, generous hand on her forehead.

Zhu Ci frowned and thought of something and opened her eyes. Seeing the smiling Shen Que in front of her, she felt embarrassed and stood up in a panic.

"I accidentally fell asleep. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." She raised her eyes carefully and looked at Shen Que.

"Did I slap the emperor just now? I am guilty. I was confused in my sleep and thought it was Zhuying. I didn't know it was the emperor."

Shen Que raised his eyebrows and saw that there was a sleep mark on her face, making her look more charming and cute, and the smile in her eyes grew stronger.

(End of this chapter)