Empress, she is rising step by step

I don't know how much time passed, but Zhu Ci only knew that the sun was getting hotter and scorching, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on her chest and back.

Liu Yan finally walked out of the hall through the curtain, "I've kept Bao Lin waiting for a long time. Your Majesty is awake and calling you in."

As soon as Zhu Ci raised her feet, her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Zhuying held her arm firmly.

"Master, watch out for the steps."

Zhu Ci followed the flowing smoke into the main hall, while Bai Xinrui was yawning profusely and came out of the dormitory with his waist as thin as a willow.

"You're here?! Have you been waiting for a long time?"

Zhu Ci smiled just right, "I just came here not long ago."

"I'm really happy to hear that you have become Baolin. I have long seen that you are a promising person. As expected, the emperor likes you very much."

Bai Xinrui smiled and turned to Kerun. Everyone could see that her smile was very deliberate and not sincere.

"I remember that when I first entered the palace, it took me half a year to transform from a talented person to a beauty. You are really better than me. Maybe I will bow before you in the future."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this is serious. With Your Majesty and the Queen here, how dare I do this?"

Zhu Ci looked panicked, "Is the empress angry with the concubine? The concubine also feels that it is not suitable for Li, but the emperor said that the concubine came from the empress' palace after all, and it is because of the empress's teaching that the concubine can serve. The emperor was so thoughtful that he named the concubine Baolin's.

If the empress had not spoken kind words for the concubine in front of the emperor, the emperor would have forgotten about the concubine long ago, either because of his friendship with the empress or not. She won't be so kind to her concubines, all because the empress loves Wujiwu. "

Of course Bai Xinrui was angry. She was already angry when the emperor broke the title of imperial concubine to Zhu Ci. She had only been sleeping with him for a long time, and she was Baolin before she was pregnant. Wouldn’t she become a talented and beautiful woman in half a year?

She originally thought that the emperor was treating Zhu Ci better than others because Zhu Ci was out of her palace, more or less because of her face. Now it seems that may not be the case!

"Why don't you dare? The emperor appointed you Baolin. Didn't you accept it happily, and I didn't see you rejecting it? You have plans for your future. I understand and I don't blame you, so stop saying these lies. It’s not true.”

"I swear to God, everything I say is true." Zhu Ci looked at Bai Xinrui pitifully. She bit her lower lip, tears glistening in her eyes.

"I know that the empress does not believe in concubines. If the empress is not happy, I will reject the emperor."

Seeing Zhu Ci turn around to leave, Bai Xinrui scolded her coldly, "Come back to me! You have refused the emperor's order now. Doesn't it make it clear that I am making things difficult for you? What are your intentions?"

"But didn't the empress just say that she rejected the emperor by asking her to be a concubine?"

Zhu Ci couldn't help crying, "I'm clumsy and don't know how to defend myself. I just want to say that my heart is with the empress. As for other things, I can't control it." "

Bai Xinrui didn't know where Zhu Ci got so tearful. She was always crying, but she didn't say anything.

"No one is dead, why are you always howling in mourning? Shut up, I am annoying."

Zhu Ci closed her mouth and cried silently.

Bai Xinrui held Liu Yan's hand and sat down. She didn't know that she couldn't blame the emperor for this. It was the emperor who liked Zhu Ci and wanted to name her Baolin.

But she didn't dare to complain, nor could she blame the emperor. She could only vent her anger on Zhu Ci. Does the emperor really love Wujiwu, or does he like Zhuci?

"I know your loyalty. It is a good thing for me that the emperor likes you, and I am happy for you."

Bai Xinrui calmed down. Everyone knew that Zhu Ci was hers. They were in the same boat and she would not dare to betray her easily. "But I have the flesh and blood of the emperor in my belly. Although this child cannot speak, I know that he hopes that his father can spend more time with him. I am really worried that the emperor will forget about me."

"I know what to do."

Zhu Ci raised her eyes and looked directly into Bai Xinrui's eyes, "Whether I believe it or not, I am loyal to you."

Bai Xinrui smiled softly. She thought Zhu Ci was easy to handle at first, but now she can't see her clearly.

"Loyalty is not just words, it must be taken into action. Some people tell me that they are loyal to me, but behind the scenes they do some ungrateful things. I hope you are not such a person."

Bai Xinrui's yin and yang turned over to Zhu Ci, and then he beat her in the dark and overtly, then waved her away and sent her away.

After leaving the palace, Zhuying couldn't help but said: "My master's guess is indeed correct, the imperial concubine is so jealous."

"Who says otherwise? Admiring someone who can never be devoted will only lead to disappointment."

Zhu Ci walked in the shade, "But this also reminded me that I am afraid that the imperial concubine is not the only one who is dissatisfied with me. The imperial concubine still has use for me and will not take action against me for the time being, but other people There’s no telling. I’m afraid someone is already ready to take action.”

Zhuying sighed, "It's okay to be in the light, but it's the one in the dark that scares me."

Returning to Qifeng Palace, Zhu Ci saw Cui Lan and Yan Qingshu'er's personal maid whispering in the corridor.

She entered the main hall, and Yan Qingshu, who was sitting on the couch eating cakes, jumped up and came to Zhu Ci.

"I wish you sister, you are finally back! Why did you stay in Yongfu Palace for so long?"

Zhu Ci smiled a little reluctantly, "I went to Yongfu Palace to talk to the imperial concubine for a while."

"Then why are your eyes red?" Yan Qingshu came closer and tilted her head to look at Zhu Ci.

"Did the imperial concubine bully you, sister?"

Zhu Ci's eyes were a little dodgey, "No, it was just the sand that was blown into the eyes by the wind."

Yan Qingshu was dubious. The imperial concubine had always been domineering and not easy to get along with. She was often jealous. She must have seen that the emperor's brother liked Sister Zhu so much and made her Baolin, which made her angry.

Seeing that Zhu Ci was unwilling to talk, Yan Qingshu was wise enough not to ask any more questions, and secretly decided to tell the emperor's brother about the matter when she saw him.

Zhu Ci vaguely heard a groan, and she asked, "What's the noise?"

"Look at my memory, this is my gift to my sister." Yan Qingshu patted her head and rushed to the edge of the cave to pick up a small package. There was something squirming inside.

Yan Qingshu opened the bag, and Zhu Ci discovered that it was a black puppy with shiny fur and round black eyes. When he saw Zhu Ci, he struggled to stand up.

"I specially sent someone to find this for my sister. He is well-behaved, smart, and very understanding of human nature. Qingshu can't accompany her all the time, but with this little guy playing and talking with her, she won't be too bored. Sister likes it. What?"