Chapter 183 Something is wrong

"The Empress of Fengqi Palace presented her with a congratulatory gift, gilded blue and white jade..."

"Concubine Shu from Yaohua Palace sent a congratulatory gift, a pair of jade bracelets, soft smoke..."

"Ting Yuxuan Wang Guifei sent a congratulatory gift..."

Gift sheets were sent to the Chonghua Palace along with the countless congratulatory gifts, and even Lan Ronghua, who was in confinement, sent congratulatory gifts.

Gu Wanyu looked at these exquisite ornaments, jewelry, and precious fabrics, pursed her lips and smiled, then put the gift list on the table, "It's a good idea to keep it."

"Yes." Qingzhu responded.

The sun is setting in the west, and the sunset is particularly red today.

Gu Wanyu took a chariot and arrived at the pavilion not far from the Imperial Garden.

There are also advantages to having a small harem,
No, with just a few of them, even the space is limited.
After setting the table for them, there was still a lot of open space behind.
As Gu Wanyu walked inside, she secretly smiled that the dancer was doing well today.

With such a big room for development, Song Jingzhang came up with it on a whim, and maybe he could take a look and make one of them a concubine!
"I, my concubine, meet the Queen,"

As her thoughts turned around, she had already arrived at the center of the hall. She saluted Lin, the superior, with a formulaic smile on her lips.

"Thank you very much, Queen, for taking the trouble to arrange this drinking party for me even though I am pregnant with the prince."

"We are all sisters. Ning Zhaoyi doesn't have to be like this. What's more, I'm pregnant, so why not my sister? Hurry up and take a seat."

"Thank you, Queen."

After thanking him again, he turned around and sat down at the lower right side of the Queen's desk.

Opposite her is Concubine Shu. Behind Concubine Shu is the position of Wang Gui's concubine, just like the order of greetings.

"It's a pity that sister Ning Zhaoyi is pregnant and cannot drink. Otherwise, on such a good day, I would have had a few drinks from you." Concubine Shu, who had taken her seat early, looked over with a smile.
"Then I have to thank the emperor in my belly, so that I can avoid the wine from my sisters."

"No."

Everyone was talking to each other, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

But after all, there were only a few people there, so we could only chat a few words.
If it’s not clothes and jewelry, it’s just favors and children. After a long time, they become less interesting.

Gradually, everyone just ate the dishes carefully prepared in the imperial kitchen while enjoying the dancer's dance.

"Speaking of which, the Queen held a special banquet for Sister Ning Zhaoyi's birthday, but the Emperor didn't come to see it, but he didn't inform him about it?"

After three rounds of water, Wang Guibi, who had endured it for a long time, finally couldn't hold it back and suddenly spoke.

According to the rules in the palace, when the master is talking, whether he is singing or dancing, he must stop and not disturb the master.
Then the king's concubine opened her mouth, and the music of the dancing girls and drums stopped.

This sound reached everyone's ears clearly,

Mrs. Lin looked down with a smile, pretending not to hear.

Concubine Shu's eyes followed,
It's rare that Mr. Wang now said something that struck a chord.

Gu Wanyu smiled slightly, still saying the same thing, "The emperor has many things to do every day, so there is no need to alarm the emperor for such trivial matters as my concubine's birthday."

Wang Guifei's almond-shaped eyes were full of gloating, "Hey, this is my sister's fault. The emperor loved my sister so much in the past. It's not an exaggeration to say that I doted on my sister the most."

"What's more, you are still pregnant with a dragon fetus. If the emperor knew that today is your birthday, he would definitely come over to have a look. Why should my sister deliberately hide it?"

Concubine Shu smiled, took over the conversation and said:
"What Sister Wang Guibin said is that Sister Ning Zhaoyi is sensible, but don't ignore the Emperor's affection for you."

Oh, my heart!

Wang Guifei snorted secretly,
If you really care, you won't even remember important dates like your birthday.
When the late emperor was still alive, his beloved concubine celebrated her birthday.
Those banquets are all hosted by the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the palace department prepares them a month in advance.

Not only the concubines in the harem would give gifts;

Even the princes and ministers outside will specially prepare gifts and come to the banquet.
How could it be like now, when the Queen held a small banquet as if she wanted to, and the Emperor didn't even show his face?

I heard that the Xuanzheng Palace has not yet sent any rewards to the Chonghua Palace. I am afraid that the Emperor is still worried about the war on the front line.

But no matter what the reason was, it was true that Gu was ignored.
Then don't blame them for laughing.

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

Almost as soon as Concubine Shu finished speaking, a high-pitched voice sounded,
Everyone was shocked and stood up and knelt down.

Then, Zhao Youzheng appeared.

Seeing that it was him, the concubines frowned, and various thoughts surged in their hearts.

[Blessed by heaven, the emperor decreed,

The Gu family of Zhaoyi in Chonghua Palace was intelligent and agile, dignified and prudent, respectful and considerate, and had served the palace for a long time.

After that, she was granted the title of Concubine Ning of the second rank of the Jin Dynasty. 】

"I thank you for your kindness. Long live my emperor!"

Gu Wanyu wanted to give a big gift to express gratitude, but was stopped by Zhao Youzheng.
"The Emperor has an order saying that you are pregnant, so you are exempted from the gift. Concubine Ning, you'd better get up quickly."

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Gu Wanyu stood up obediently and took the imperial decree from Zhao Youzheng's hand.

Touching the bright yellow imperial edict, she was really a little surprised.
It's not that she hasn't thought about Qinghuan's words in the morning.
But I still thought that Song Jingzhang would bother to give her a surprise.
Unexpectedly, her position was directly promoted.
She came from a humble background, so she was unexpectedly awarded the title of Zhaoyi.
Now, just a few months after entering the palace, Song Jingzhang promoted her to the throne again.
This promotion point is much more practical than the surprise Qingzhu mentioned.
At least she won't have to bow when she sees Concubine Shu in the future.

Gu Wan's lips curled up slightly, and although the arc was shallow, it was much more sincere than the many smiles she had seen in the past.

When Mrs. Lin heard the imperial edict of promotion, she was stunned for a moment.
But now after a while, all the emotions have turned around.
"Since Eunuch Zhao is here, why don't we have a drink together and congratulate Ning Zhao and Concubine Ning on behalf of the emperor."

"The Queen has killed a slave. How can a slave's humble body be able to celebrate Concubine Ning on behalf of the Emperor?"

Zhao Youzheng was hunched over with a very humble attitude.

"The Emperor is right behind. He specifically asked his servants to come here first to convey the order. I thought it would be nice to come here now..."

"Why should I ask Zhao Youzheng to replace my drinks?"

Before Zhao Youzheng finished speaking, he was interrupted by this deep voice,
Immediately after Song Jingzhang's figure appeared,

"I, my concubines/concubines, are here to see you, Your Majesty." Everyone saluted,
Song Jingzhang strode forward, held up Mrs. Lin with one hand, and pulled Gu Wanyu over with the other.

"No need to be polite, just sit down."

Everyone sat down again, and instead of sitting alone, Lin and Song Jingzhang sat together.
Concubine Shu and Wang Guifei, who were still smiling just now, were still smiling, but they were not in a good mood.
As soon as they laughed at Mr. Gu, Song Jingzhang was promoted and came in person. Wasn't he just slapping them in the face?
Although Song Jingzhang may not know that they are laughing at Gu,
But it was such a coincidence that it really disgraced them.

Especially Concubine Shu, who just said "Sister Ning Zhaoyi",
But in just a moment, she became equal to him. How could she feel comfortable?
In shame, the two of them lowered their heads. One studied the dishes in front of them, and the other stared at the wine glass in a daze, and did not take the initiative to speak again.

"Why did the Emperor come so suddenly? I have never seen you ask Eunuch Zhao to come over to inform you before. If I had informed you in advance, I would have prepared your place in advance so that my sister, Concubine Ning, would be more happy."

Lin looked at Song Jingzhang and asked inadvertently.

After she informed the three of them that a banquet was going to be held when she woke up in the morning, she had already sent someone to deliver a letter to Song Jingzhang.

But Song Jingzhang didn't say anything at that time, let alone said he wanted to come.

She still thought he didn't plan to come over.
Unexpectedly, not only did people come over, but they also made such a face to Gu,

Mrs. Lin's hand was hanging under the table, tightly squeezing the brocade handkerchief in her hand.
If you look closely, you can see that there is a bit of stiffness in the dignified smile on her face as always.

"If the letter had been sent in advance, wouldn't you have had the surprise you have now?" Song Jingzhang raised his eyebrows and looked down at Gu Wanyu, who was sipping honey water and enjoying the dancer's dance.

The sight of that pleasant sight made him feel itchy in his heart.

He didn't notice at all that the corners of Lin's mouth beside him had dropped.

surprise?

To them?
It's for Gu family alone!
Mrs. Lin closed her eyes. When she opened them, she was back to normal, nodded and smiled:

"What the Emperor said is that not only Concubine Ning is more happy this time, but Concubine Chen, Concubine Shu and Concubine Wang are also surprised."

Song Jingzhang smiled and said,

Pointing to the dancers who are about to go down after dancing a song,

"No need to change, let's dance again."

The dancers headed by the lead dancer excitedly said "I obey", and then danced gracefully again,

But this time, as his eyes moved, he acted more boldly,

Everyone was full of energy and winking in Song Jingzhang's direction.

Gu Wanyu smiled and became more and more excited.

Song Jingzhang would never speak easily on such trivial matters.
Is it possible that you really like one of them?

Another dancer, by turning in circles, landed gracefully on the ground in front of Song Jingzhang,

Her tender peach blossom eyes slowly lifted up without blinking, her teeth gently bit her lower lip, green and charming, full of temptation,
Looking directly into the eyes of all the concubines,
One after another, the eye knives were thrown at the dancing girl without hesitation.

Gu Wanyu couldn't show the happy look just now, so she just followed the crowd and stared at the group of dancers with a heavy gaze.

Song Jingzhang frowned slightly when he saw this.
Why doesn't this woman look like she did just now?
Could it be that these dancers did something wrong? Or have you just enjoyed enough?
Everyone, whose thoughts were not on the same line at all, felt relieved when they saw Song Jingzhang frowning and thinking that he didn't like such a charming person.

Continue to eat food and drink wine.

Mrs. Lin winked at Aunt Nai beside her.
Grandma Nai understood this and hurriedly turned around and went out without anyone noticing.
After a moment, he turned around again, and then he was still standing behind Mr. Lin.

It's getting late and the banquet is coming to an end.

Song Jingzhang glanced at Gu Wanyu who yawned for the second time, stood up and wanted to let everyone disperse.
As soon as the silk and bamboo wind music stopped, there were several commotions outside.

"Hey! Where did it come from? You can't go in, you..."

Immediately afterwards, a palace maid with messy makeup and ragged clothes broke in. Her face could not be seen clearly, holding a dagger.

As soon as Pu entered the palace, before anyone could react, he came straight towards Gu Wanyu.

"Master!" Qing Huan beside him exclaimed and rushed forward to stop him.

But it was too late. The palace maid seemed to have passed by at such a fast speed that she was approaching her in an instant.

Gu Wanyu hurriedly stood up, protecting her stomach with her palms, and stepped back.

The Pavilion Waterside Pavilion is built on the lake and is surrounded by water. There is only a straight bridge in the middle to connect to the ground.

It's summer now, and everything is covered with gauze curtains.

No matter how fast Gu Wanyu retreated, he would only reach the pillar at the end. Another step would lead to the lake.

What's more, she still had a big belly and couldn't move faster at all, so she could only watch the palace maid coming in front of her.
"Bitch, go to hell."

The palace maid shouted loudly, raised the dagger in her hand, and suddenly dropped it towards her.

All the concubines were so frightened that they screamed loudly.
All the slaves below came to protect Song Jingzhang, shouting "Protect him, protect him!"

Gu Wanyu held her stomach tightly with both hands and closed her eyes as if resigned to her fate.
"Stab" sound,
It's the sound of a dagger piercing the fabric and cutting the flesh,
The expected pain did not come,
Gu Wanyu opened her eyes and saw Song Jingzhang, dressed in bright yellow, standing in front of her and protecting her tightly.
"Your Majesty!" everyone exclaimed.

Seeing that the attack failed, the palace maid wanted to stab her again. As soon as she raised her hand, she was kicked over by Song Jingzhang.

Then he was restrained by the guards who came in a hurry.

"You are so brave to dare to assassinate someone in the palace. You must drag him to the Criminal Punishment Department and torture him severely to find out his origins and whether there is anyone behind him."

Gu Wanyu stared blankly at Song Jingzhang, who was very close at hand, covering the bleeding wound on his left arm and giving cold instructions.

"Send the imperial doctor, send the imperial doctor quickly." Mrs. Lin and Concubine Shu shouted hurriedly.

Wang Guibin also ran out from the corner, stepped forward and asked with concern:

"How are you doing, Your Majesty?"

Song Jingzhang ignored everyone and held the wound on his left arm tightly with his right hand.

The blood kept flowing out along the gaps between the fingers.

The white jade finger on his hand was stained red, and Gu Wanyu's eyes were also stained red.

Not long ago, there was a figure blocking her in the same way.
Block the fatal blow for her,
Now in a similar scene with different people, she froze in place, once again being protected wholeheartedly.

"Your Majesty." She heard herself opening her mouth, and her voice seemed to come from an endless distance.
Song Jingzhang turned around and saw her stunned look.
"But are you shocked? Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Gu Wanyu came back to her senses, her eyes were a little hot,

She reached out and held the wound tightly with him, her tone was so choked that she didn't even expect,

"Your Majesty, there is no need to come here. I am just a humble concubine. I am not as important as you, the king of a country."

"What are you talking about?" Song Jingzhang opened his mouth and wanted to say something more.
But Chief Ding arrived at this moment, and Ms. Lin quickly stepped forward and looked closely at him to treat his wounds.

Gu Wanyu was still a little stunned.

Lin, his concubines, and servants crowded in front of him and surrounded Song Jingzhang.

Across the crowd, she was still looking straight at Song Jingzhang,
Song Jingzhang also looked back at her,
The unpredictable brows and eyes in the past are now full of concern.

"Master!" Qinghuan finally squeezed over,
Looking at her appearance, one could tell that she was thinking of the late Chen Shenzhen again.
He carefully held her arm and shouted repeatedly,

"Master, are you okay? Don't scare me!"

"Nothing happened to me." Gu Wanyu looked away lightly, turned her head and gave her a reassuring smile.

"With the Emperor here, what can happen to me..."

Before she finished speaking, her eyes suddenly went dark.
Then a feeling of dizziness came over him, and before he could say anything, he fell over and fainted.

"Master!" Qing Huan exclaimed and quickly supported her limp body.

Song Jingzhang, who had been watching here, immediately realized that something was wrong.
"Everyone get out of here."

He shouted loudly and shouted at everyone, ignoring the gauze that had not been wrapped around his arms.
He came to Gu Wanyu in two steps and hugged her limp body.

"Doctor Ding, come and see Concubine Ning."

This chapter is two in one.
All the extra debt I owed has been paid off. I wish all of you little cuties a smooth April!

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