The Six Palaces of Favorites: The Black-bellied Emperor's Cold Concubine

Chapter 797 Concubine Chen returns to the palace (12)
Xiao Jue seemed to be afraid of the empress dowager's repentance, and hurriedly said: "Grandmother, we have agreed, I will choose the concubine when I return to the domain, and you and the emperor will never force me again."

Xia Momo couldn't help laughing and said, "Other people marrying wives, they think it is a great joy, why is Your Highness so embarrassed?"

The Empress Dowager snorted coldly and asked, "Are you still thinking about Wanyi? Concubine Li is now the emperor's person, and you have seen her kind of character. Don't tell me you still can't let her go?"

Xiao Jue hurriedly waved her hands and said, "Grandmother, don't think too much about it. It's not that I can't let go of anyone. I just want to choose a woman I like as my wife. It depends on fate, so don't rush it."

The Empress Dowager nodded and said: "Since you say so, it's okay to choose the two side concubines first. The most important thing for the royal family is to continue the bloodline. Fate or not, it's not that important."

Hearing this, Xiao Jue immediately protested: "I don't want it. I also want to go back and choose my own concubine. Grandmother, you can finish the selection of the emperor's brother first. As for me, you don't have to worry about it." gone."

The Empress Dowager picked up the teacup to drink tea, and while blowing the tea foam in the cup, said angrily: "When you return to the feudal land, your mother and concubine will discipline you, so I won't bother to worry about you."

Qingchen was a little absent-minded. The newcomer's entry into the palace meant that the limited time she and Xiao Jun had to spend together would be even less. Once a newcomer is selected, he can't just be left in the cold like that, and he must always be grateful.

Qiangyan Huanxiao chatted with the Empress Dowager some more about homework, and when it was almost noon, the Empress Dowager said that they were a little tired and asked them to leave, so she got up and left with Xiao Jue.

After leaving Ningshou Palace, Yun Lan knew that Xiao Jue probably had something to say to Qing Chen, so she dragged Xiao Luzi to walk a lot slower, but followed from a distance.

Seeing her gloomy mood, Xiao Jue knew that she still cared about the draft, so she persuaded softly: "Chen'er, I know you're not feeling well, if you really feel sad, just say it, even if I can't help you Whatever you do, at least let you vomit quickly, expressing the pain in your heart is also a way of venting, it's better than holding back the pain in your heart."

Even though there was a forced smile on the corner of her mouth, she couldn't hide the deep sadness in her eyes. She tried her best to endure the pain in her heart and said softly: "Your Highness, I have nothing to be sad about, and I shouldn't be sad. The emperor's draft is Great joy, as a concubine, how can I be sad?"

Xiao Jue sighed lightly: "Why deceive yourself, you are obviously unhappy, why do you have to force yourself to act virtuous and generous? If I were the emperor brother, I would not care about your virtuousness. I would rather see you crying , and I don’t want you to swallow this helpless heartache silently.”

"Is crying useful? What right do I have to do that? If it's really like what you said, what can I change except to make people laugh and embarrass the emperor?"

As a man, Xiao Jue wouldn't understand her feelings. If he said it, it would be the same if he didn't say it, so why make himself look like a jealous woman?

"Chen'er, the old ancestor wanted you to contain the queen mother's power in the harem, you must not do that, you can't afford to offend her, once the queen mother is dissatisfied with you, the queen will also be your enemy, when the time comes you How can a person handle it, it's too dangerous."

Xiao Jue glanced at her worriedly, and then said: "The queen mother has controlled the harem for many years, and there are people who work for her, both openly and secretly. Even the emperor may have her eyeliner. It is too easy for her to deal with anyone. , hindering the palace rules, even the emperor's brother can't justify everything to protect you, isn't Ye Changzai an example? Chen'er, listen to my advice, don't go against the queen mother, the late emperor is so Many concubines have died in her hands. I have seen how vicious her methods are. What's more, you are the emperor's concubine, and the queen mother can make you overwhelmed by any excuses. A few words, put yourself in danger and ignore it."

Every sentence of such earnest advice was heartfelt advice, which moved Qingchen, and smiled slightly: "Your Highness, you don't have to worry about me, I didn't promise anything to my ancestors, and I wouldn't be so stupid as to openly challenge the Queen Mother." authority, but my intention to protect the emperor is also true. What my ancestors said is right, husband and wife must share weal and woe, the emperor must be extremely distressed because of the empress dowager's affairs, it's fine if I can't share his worries, at least not No more trouble for him."

Xiao Jue's expression was a bit gloomy. She always put the emperor first at all times, "Chen'er, don't always pretend to be others, but also think about yourself. At least I don't want to see you being wronged."

"The emperor treats me like this. If I still feel wronged, how will others feel? At least the emperor is willing to sympathize with me. Compared with others, I am already too lucky. As a concubine, I can't have too much extravagance." These words are for Xiao Jue, and also for himself, it seems that only thinking like this can make him feel better.

Having said that, Xiao Jue didn't know what to say anymore. Thinking about it, what she said was right. As the emperor treated her like this, the emperor really had heart for him.

"Chen'er, I will keep the secrets for you about what you asked Shu Xuan to do, and Shu Xuan will definitely keep his mouth shut. You can rest assured about this. If you need my help in the future, just ask, you know I will always Will protect you."

Qing Chen said sincerely: "Thank you, Your Highness. Chen'er is very grateful. If it weren't for Shu Xuan's secret protection, I might not have been able to reach the Valley of Evil Doctors. I can't count how many times Your Highness has saved me. Gratitude seems so weak, but Chen'er is really grateful to His Highness in her heart."

"I don't want you to thank me, I just want you to be well." Xiao Jue thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid the old ancestor will let me go back to Liangdi soon, and it will be beyond my reach to protect you in the future, so after I leave , will leave Shu Xuan for you to send, are you willing?"

It would be good for Shu Xuan to help her secretly, but people like them, who only serve one master in their life, may not be willing to obey her orders.

Qingchen hesitated for a moment and asked: "Is this... suitable? Shu Xuan is His Highness's confidant, how could he be willing to serve me?"

Xiao Jue lowered his voice again and said: "It's not just him, I will leave you with four people with the strongest martial arts, secretly protect you, obey your orders, and protecting you is loyalty to me, he will not refuse .”

Qingchen knew that Xiao Jue had more than just four people in his hands. When he returned to Liangdi, he would be the legitimate heir of Liangdi. Compared to a place like the capital where fish and dragons are mixed up, Liangdi is the safest place. At least there is no need to be afraid. Xiao Hong used him to provoke a war between the domain and the emperor.

(End of this chapter)