Chapter 143: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Wei Yanwan. 63
Chapter 143: Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Wei Yanwan. 63
Jinzhong frowned as he looked at the new palace maid who was serving Concubine Xian, and he had a feeling that she was not a good person.
But before he could say anything, Rong Pei spoke before her master: "How can you, a eunuch, speak to Concubine Xian like this!"
She glared at him angrily, as if Jinzhong was some evil and treacherous person, and she wished she could slap him hard in the face.
Jinzhong immediately put away the fake smile on his face, and his gloomy look made even Qingying feel a little scared.
"Aunt, please don't talk nonsense. Madam Xianpin, I am here to advise you kindly. This disobedient dog is a disaster to you."
No one around Jinzhong dared to speak. Qingying was shocked by the murderous intent in his words. She felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. She looked at Jinzhong for a long time without knowing what to say: "Jinzhong..."
However, Rong Pei, who was blind, still rushed forward without knowing the consequences. She blocked Qingying and said, "What does Eunuch Jinzhong mean by this? I am only telling the truth. Why does Eunuch Jinzhong want to intimidate Concubine Xian?"
Jinzhong stretched out his hand and said to the guard beside him, "Go, the emperor and the queen are having dinner, no one is allowed to disturb them, send Concubine Xian out."
What he said sounded nice, but in fact he was driving her out. If others knew that she had come to the emperor and was driven out without even seeing him, how would she face those concubines who loved to laugh at her?
Especially Jin Yuyan.
Ever since Yu learned of the emperor's attitude, she has become more and more timid over the years. The private letters she wrote to Jin Yuyan all told her to behave herself. She also knew that it was impossible for her to stand out when the emperor and the empress were so deeply in love, so she remained silent.
It's just that when people have nothing to do, they want to find more things to do, so Concubine Xian, who has always been at odds with her, became her first target of attack.
Qingying was also troubled by this, but because Jin Yuyan only said a few words, Qingying felt that she would not lose a piece of meat if she said a few words to her, so she kept it to herself and didn't say anything.
But if I am driven out by Jinzhong today, how can I face those people in the harem in the future?
Besides, this is outside, with so many people watching, and she doesn't want to be laughed at.
Therefore, Qingying could only take a deep breath and tell herself not to bother with a eunuch like Jinzhong. She suppressed her inner anger and smiled, saying, "Eunuch Jinzhong, I am only going in to pay my respects to the Emperor and Empress. Please inform them. Everything depends on the Emperor and Empress's wishes."
Jinzhong was almost impatient and wanted to drive her away, but Hongli and Wei Yanwan became a little curious about the problem that Jinzhong had not solved for so long, so Wei Yanwan asked Hongli to come out and see who had tripped Jinzhong.
But I didn’t expect to see Qingying standing at the door as soon as I came out.
As soon as Hongli saw that the person in front of him was Qingying, he knew why Jinzhong had not returned for so long.
"Princess Xian? Why are you not staying in the courtyard at this moment? What is the important matter that brought you to see me?"
Qingying's eyes lit up when she saw Hongli coming out. Because of Wei Yanwan's discipline, Qingying had not invited Rongpei when she paid her respects to Wei Yanwan so many times. So this was the first time Wei Yanwan met Rongpei.
"Your Majesty... I pay my respects to Your Majesty and to the Empress."
Qingying remembered the rules. Wei Yanwan stood beside Hongli with her hands clasped together. The two of them looked like a royal couple. Both of them were descendants of the emperor, and their temperament made one look extremely noble.
It was impossible for Qingying not to be jealous in her heart, but she subconsciously felt that she should not be such a person, so she comforted herself that Wei Yanwan's nobility was only created by gold and jade. Although she looked rich, she was not presentable and could not compare to her elegance brought about by poetry, books and etiquette.
After coaxing herself, Qingying said, "Your Majesty, I want to see you and pay my respects to you and the Empress, but Eunuch Jinzhong won't let me in."
Seeing that all eyes were on him, he quickly apologized: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty and Your Majesty. I saw that Your Majesty and Your Majesty had just started eating, and I was afraid that Concubine Xian would disturb you two, so I thought of asking Concubine Xian to go back and wait for a while. You can see Concubine Xian when you are free."
"I have tried to persuade her, but Concubine Xian refused and insisted on seeing the Emperor right now."
Hongli frowned slightly. The great control over power over the years finally made him understand how to be a dignified emperor.
Since Wei Yanwan was his queen, naturally everything was different for her. Concubine Xian was just a concubine. Now she came here without being summoned, which showed that she had no respect at all.
She insisted on meeting him while he and Yan Wan were having a meal, and had no business at all, and showed no knowledge of etiquette.
Hongli had a sullen face and was intimidating without even getting angry. Even the guards around him knew that he was angry. The servants around him knelt down hurriedly. During the whole process, there was only the sound of clothes rubbing against each other. The scene was so quiet that the servants could hear their own nervous heartbeats.
But Concubine Xian still looked dull and stupid, and even the servants following her had no tact at all.
He suddenly chuckled, looked at Concubine Xian and said, "Now that you have seen me, then tell me why you want to see me?"
Hearing his words, Qingying immediately knelt down and said with a smile: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for giving me the green plum. I like it very much..."
She lowered her head, feeling sweet in her heart and shy on her face. Wei Yanwan raised her eyebrows and looked at him, "Oh, Your Majesty, did you specially give the green plum to Concubine Xian?"
Logically speaking, the green plum blossoms should have withered by now, but the green plum blossoms in Qingying's yard were still blooming. Wei Yanwan didn't believe that there was nothing strange about it.
Hongli obviously knew it as well. He laughed, his dark eyes full of dissatisfaction, both towards Qingying and the person behind her.
"I know, but this courtyard was arranged by the old lady of the prefecture, and I have never asked a question. You should thank the old lady and the queen."
Hongli raised his hand and asked them to stand up. "Since you thank me, I will accept your thanks on behalf of the Queen. However, you came to the Imperial Court without being summoned and made trouble. I must punish you. Jinzhong, take Concubine Xian away. You are not allowed to leave without being summoned."
Then, Qingying was put under house arrest just half a month after coming out of the capital. Qingying's face was pale, and her thin body was like a willow tree in the wind, with no support. She looked at Hongli with disbelief in her eyes.
When she saw the mockery in Wei Yanwan's eyes, she felt ashamed and immediately bowed her head and knelt. At this moment, even Rong Pei didn't dare to say anything and just followed Qingying in silence.
Jinzhong went to do it happily, and Wei Yanwan apologized: "I didn't expect that Concubine Xian ignored my words. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
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