Concubine Huang said she wanted to leave

Chapter 78

After coming out of the Compassionate Ning Palace, the morning light outside shone on Shang Kelan, causing Shang Kelan to be in a trance for a moment.

At this time, Concubine Hua, who was dressed gorgeously, came out, stood beside her and said mockingly: "Hey, the empress dowager wants to make Miss Zhao a noble concubine, that's all right, someone is about to fall out of favor!"

As Concubine Hua said, she glanced at Shang Kelan contemptuously, and walked towards the Water Fiber Palace holding Yue'er's hand.

The other concubines carefully passed by Shang Kelan, for fear of attracting her attention.

Shang Kelan came back to her senses, glanced at the direction in which Concubine Hua was leaving, and returned to Xianya Palace followed by Zhizi.

At three o'clock, Xiaoxia had already prepared breakfast in the palace.

Seeing Shang Kelan's return, he went up to greet her happily and said, "Your Majesty, why did you come back so late today? It's almost time, let's see what this servant has prepared for you?"

Zhi Zi waved her hand: "You go down first, the empress is in a bad mood, let her be alone for a while."

Xiaoxia froze for a moment, then looked at Shang Kelan worriedly.

But Shang Kelan smiled at Zhizi, and said: "Zhizi, I'm not that fragile, I don't have something to eat now, what should I do if I don't have the energy to talk at the lotus feast later?"

Xiaoxia has a pure personality and doesn't understand the meaning behind it, but after Zhizi said that, she silently stepped aside.

Shang Kelan put a piece of crystal cake in his mouth, it was soft and glutinous, and it tasted delicious.

Seeing her calm expression, Zhi Zi couldn't help but said with some doubts: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager just said at the Palace of Compassion and Ning that she wanted to make Miss Zhao a noble concubine! Are you not worried at all?"

Shang Kelan said without hesitation: "Worry."

Zhi Zi was even more puzzled: "Then you?"

Shang Kelan put down her chopsticks, took a sip of water, looked at her and said, "But the Empress Dowager wants to make her a noble concubine, whether she agrees or not depends on Your Majesty, there is no need to worry now."

Two quarters of an hour ago, when all the concubines gathered in the Palace of Compassion and Ning, the Empress Dowager wanted to hand over the palace power that she had received from Concubine Hua to the Empress, but the Empress shirked it to Shang Kelan, and the Empress Dowager's expression turned a little ugly.

Afterwards, she pulled Zhao Kehan ​​and announced in front of everyone: "Han'er is good-looking, gentle and virtuous, and the family wants to make Han'er a noble concubine. After discussing with His Majesty later, the matter will be finalized." , followed by a canonization ceremony."

Noble Concubine, Cong Yipin, second only to her as Shang Kelan's Royal Noble Concubine.

Just because the Queen Mother liked Zhao Kehan, Zhao Kehan ​​was able to leap forward and surpass all concubines with ease.

At that time, as soon as the Queen Mother finished speaking the news, Shang Kelan could clearly feel the dissatisfaction of the concubines, even Concubine Hua couldn't help showing a look of jealousy.

The queen was not surprised by favor or humiliation, and there was no change in expression on her face.

At that time, she observed it, but found that Zhao Kehan ​​also had a look of shock on his face, as if he did not expect the Queen Mother to say such words.

That shock doesn't seem to be fake, doesn't it mean that Zhao Kehan ​​doesn't want to be a noble concubine?
No, no, her shock also contained a hint of joy...

Thinking in her heart, Shang Kelan was calm on the surface, she drank the porridge gracefully, and did not talk to Zhizi.

Zhizi knew that she had her own plan, so she didn't ask any more questions, but bowed her knees and said: "Your Majesty, you eat first, and the servant will prepare fragrant soup for you to bathe in, and then ask Wan Dong to prepare a change of clothes for you."

Shang Kelan nodded with a smile, and Zhizi stepped back immediately.

Since she was going to admire the lotus in the imperial garden at noon, she couldn't neglect Zhao Kehan, she also had to put a little thought into her attire.

At this time, in the imperial study room.

Just after the morning court, Jin Yantang changed into a black long gown from the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and entered the imperial study.

It's just that not long after he dealt with the affairs of the court, Fu Pu came in to report in a hurry: "Your Majesty, there is news from the Palace of Compassion and Ning that the Empress Dowager intends to make Miss Zhao a noble concubine, and she has already said this in front of all the concubines today. gone."

Jin Yantang frowned slightly, glanced at the memorial, and said without raising his head: "Did you say when the canonization ceremony will be held?"

Unexpectedly, Jin Yantang would ask him this, Hupu thought Jin Yantang would ask him why the Queen Mother had such an idea!

Therefore, Fu Pu quickly replied: "I don't know yet. The Empress Dowager said that I will discuss this matter with you before making a decision."

Jin Yantang waved his hand and said: "Okay, let the Queen Mother decide for herself, don't bother me if you have nothing to do today, and I will rest in the Xianya Palace tonight."

Seeing that Jin Yantang had arranged everything, Fupu didn't say anything more, and only replied respectfully: "Yes, this slave will leave."

After finishing speaking, Fopp bowed and retreated.

But Jin Yantang kept looking at the memorials on the table with a condensed expression, without the slightest emotion on his face. When he heard that the queen mother wanted to make Zhao Kehan ​​a noble concubine, he didn't ask much, and just let the queen mother watch and deal with it.

Could it be that His Majesty really has a crush on Miss Zhao?

Fu Pu secretly guessed in his heart, but when he thought of Zhao Kehan's identity, he felt a little embarrassed again.

Forget it, it's time to play by ear!

Sishi, in the water fiber palace.

Concubine Hua was sitting in the sweltering bedroom, no matter how the palace maid fanned her, she felt hot and uneasy.

At this moment, Yue'er came in with iced melons and fruits.

"Your Majesty, eat some melons and fruits to relieve the heat."

Concubine Hua was satisfied with Yue'er's service, and after eating a mouthful of watermelon, she said angrily: "The queen mother is really deceiving people, even forcing me to hand over the phoenix seal and palace power!"

Yue'er remained silent, letting Concubine Hua vent.

After Concubine Hua finished speaking, she said to Mei Zi: "Don't fan, hurry up and find some beautiful clothes for me to change into. After I take a bath and change clothes, I will meet that Zhao Kehan ​​at the lotus appreciation banquet. Let's see, this Zhao Kehan ​​is more capable than Concubine Ning!"

As she spoke, Concubine Hua's eyes flickered darkly.

Yue'er bowed and stood aside, taking a panoramic view of Concubine Hua's expression, she knew that what she said last time was true. Up to now, Concubine Hua has not forgotten to join forces with Zhao Kehan.

At the Lotus Appreciation Banquet this time, if Zhao Kehan ​​also attacked Concubine Chen, Concubine Hua would be able to see how capable Zhao Kehan ​​was.

It's just that each palace has its own situation, and everyone has their own plans.

At this time, in the Ci Ning Palace.

The scorching sun of midsummer shone in the courtyard, and in the side hall, the empress, Zhao Kehan, and the empress dowager sat side by side, talking and laughing.

It's just that the empress dowager always looked indifferent to the empress. After Zhao Kehan ​​talked with the empress, it seemed that the relationship between the two became much closer.

After finishing the last topic, Zhao Kehan ​​asked the queen with a slight smile: "Empress, can women call you elder sister? I feel that the empress is very kind, but you are from Cangzhou?"

The queen's expression remained unchanged, and she said kindly with a smile: "Ms. Zhao is smart. I am indeed from Cangzhou. I just haven't seen my parents and brothers for a long time, and I miss them a lot."

As she said that, she seemed to remember something, and asked Zhao Kehan: "By the way, I haven't asked where Miss Zhao is from? Judging from the accent, I feel a bit like a son and daughter of the capital."

Zhao Kehan's eyes flickered slightly, and he responded calmly: "The empress dowager's ears are really good. The folk girl is indeed born in the capital, and she has known the empress dowager since she was a child."

(End of this chapter)