mtlumby2d Chapter 393 Wait and see
Chapter 393 Wait and see
"Empress, this Concubine Hua is really too arrogant!"
After dinner, Concubine Qi went to the back hall of Jingren Palace as usual, ready to listen to the Queen's teachings.
But before the Queen could speak, Concubine Qi took the initiative to complain to the Queen about Concubine Hua's previous rude behavior.
"It's not like Concubine Hua has been like this for the first time. Is there any need to make a fuss?"
The queen sat on the throne with a very majestic posture.
Facing Concubine Qi's indignant muttering, the Queen smiled calmly.
"My lady, I am here to defend you!"
Seeing that the Queen was not very interested in this topic, Concubine Qi did not continue to make herself bored, but continued: "Your Majesty...Does Your Majesty really want to make Concubine Hua the Imperial Noble Concubine?"
"You should ask the emperor this question in person, instead of asking it to me."
The Queen increasingly felt that the reason Concubine Qi fell out of favor was not only because of her aging and fading looks, but also because she didn't think before speaking to him.
I remember that the emperor used to go to Changchun Palace for a walk, but he has been going there less and less recently. Originally, the queen thought that Yongzheng focused his attention on those young and beautiful concubines.
But after educating Concubine Qi several times, the Queen finally realized that she was just a piece of rotten wood!
It was in an extremely advanced state of decay, and it was impossible to carve it into a perfect work using ordinary techniques!
"Empress, do you think I said something wrong?"
Although Concubine Qi was dull, she could sense the Queen's displeasure. After saying this, she shut her mouth obediently.
"You should be thankful that you are able to sit firmly on the throne of the head of a palace. Don't dream of being promoted, and don't be jealous of others."
The Queen did not continue to pamper Concubine Qi, but spoke very bluntly.
"So Concubine Hua is really going to be the Imperial Noble Concubine?"
Concubine Qi did not indulge in the sadness of her inability to upgrade because of the Queen's direct answer. Instead, she turned her attention back to Concubine Hua.
As soon as these words were spoken, the queen was completely annoyed.
boom!
The Queen slapped the table and said to Concubine Qi, "Behave yourself and listen carefully to what I have to say next!"
"Yes!"
In fact, Concubine Qi needed this kind of all-round suppression. After being frightened by the Queen, Concubine Qi suddenly became obedient and no longer stared at Concubine Hua.
"I taught you in the Old Summer Palace that you should take advantage of the fact that Concubine Hua was under house arrest to show off in front of the Emperor. What did you do then?"
The Queen first took out Concubine Qi and counted her hair, making her blush.
"I have indeed followed your Majesty's instructions..."
Concubine Qi's face flushed, but it was not because of shyness, but more of shame.
She felt that she had really let down the Queen's kindness, but she swears to God that she had been following the Queen's instructions entirely and had tried hard to demonstrate her strengths. However, the Emperor didn't buy it at all and didn't like her. What else could she do?
"I have also heard about what you did..."
When the Queen saw that Concubine Qi still had an innocent look on her face, she couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for the Emperor, who had been forced to be fed the "tonic soup" several times in a row.
"Concubine Qi, you were favored by the emperor because of your delicate appearance and innocence. That's why you were loved by the emperor. But at your age now... you should be more stable!"
The Queen took a deep breath and said, "Why didn't I ask you to help me deal with those trivial matters before? On the one hand, it's because you are of noble status and don't need to deal with these miscellaneous trivial matters!"
On the other hand, the Queen had already tried it once before, and Concubine Qi couldn't even handle smaller things than this, so she couldn't be expected to take care of daily affairs.
"That's what you said, but doesn't the Queen like Concubine Hui more?"
In response to the Queen's teachings, Concubine Qi secretly curled her lips, and then muttered in what she thought was a soft voice.
"What did you say?"
Of course the Queen heard Concubine Qi's mumblings, and she immediately glared at her, "If you have anything to say, you can probably speak more clearly. I am not deaf, so I can hear it!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Concubine Qi's expression immediately changed and she closed her mouth awkwardly.
"If you are not a hopeless person, why would I bother to go far away?"
The Queen glared at Concubine Qi with a look of disappointment and said again, "Now, don't argue with Concubine Hua. Staying in your Changchun Palace is better than anything else. Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think more about the Third Prince behind you."
Upon hearing the Queen's words, Concubine Qi's eyes suddenly flickered, and it was obvious that she had taken the last few sentences to heart.
Son is the vital point of Concubine Qi. The Queen is well aware of this and certainly knows how to hold Concubine Qi's weak spot.
"I respectfully follow the Queen's teachings."
Concubine Qi did not say much at this time, but quietly expressed her obedience to the Queen.
"Ah."
Only at this time did the queen's expression look better.
After thinking for a while, she said, "By the way, if you have nothing to do, you can go and hang out with Wan Guiren more often. That will be good for you."
"Mr. Wan?"
Hearing the name, Concubine Qi frowned instinctively.
Zhen Huan is now a popular figure in the harem, but the more the emperor favors Zhen Huan, the more the concubines dislike her.
If possible, Concubine Qi didn't want to deal with Zhen Huan.
However, the words were spoken by the Queen, and Concubine Qi did not dare to refuse easily, so she showed an embarrassed look.
"Do you feel that the noble lady Wan is a thorn in the emperor's side because she is so favored by him?"
The Queen saw through what Concubine Qi hadn't said and laughed, "This is exactly why I want you to get close to Concubine Wan!"
"She is just a little noble, is she worthy of him?"
Seeing that Zhen Huan was worthy of such high praise from the Queen, Concubine Qi felt a little upset.
"If you can also make the emperor keep you in mind, I don't mind letting Concubine Wan and others to curry favor with you."
These few words were like a slap in the face, knocking Concubine Qi to the ground.
"Okay...I understand."
Concubine Qi gritted her teeth and finally chose to accept the "advice" from the Queen.
After all, as long as it is beneficial to her son, she is willing to do it.
It cannot be denied that Zhen Huan's status in the emperor's heart is indeed very high now, and now the queen is asking her to get close to her. Although Concubine Qi can't understand the queen's intention, she knows one thing, that is, it's right to listen to the queen!
Before leaving, Concubine Qi suddenly remembered something and said to the Queen, "Oh, Queen! On my way to Jingren Palace, I met the wife of Prince Dun and greeted her. At that time, the wife of Prince Dun said she was going to look for Concubine Wan!"
After saying this, Concubine Qi didn't think there was anything wrong with it and just slipped away.
However, when the queen heard this, her expression suddenly became meaningful.
"It seems that Prince Dun's wife is unwilling to bet on me!"
The Queen smiled and said, "That's fine. Let me see what role Lady Wan can play!"