novelaction Chapter 433 My sister is twice as beautiful as before
Chapter 433 My sister is twice as beautiful as before
Having served in the imperial court, Xiao Linzi could see the conflicts among the concubines most clearly.
A newly promoted concubine like He Cainu would need to have extremely special abilities if she wanted to shake the imperial concubine's power.
Just like our Empress Zhao Guifei.
Back then, as a low-ranking concubine, she had brought down Concubine Chun by relying on her ability to win favor, her strategies to manipulate people's hearts, and her steady, accurate, and ruthless vision to see the overall situation clearly.
Of course, Xiao Linzi didn’t understand these things at first, but only later did he slowly figure them out and review them.
May I ask if He Cainu has even a little of the benefits that our queen has?
In the hall, Xiangyi and Xiaohui helped Feiwan lie down again.
Like Xiao Linzi, neither of them mentioned He Cainü.
Not worried at all.
Our queen is now a noble concubine, in charge of the harem. How can she be so hesitant when punishing an eighth-rank concubine?
They just felt that the queen was kind-hearted and soft-hearted.
Only kneeling for a quarter of an hour is too easy for Mr. He!
“Wuwuwu…mmmm…”
Outside, He Shuangying was still struggling desperately under the suppression of two palace maids. She was extremely unconvinced and refused to give in from beginning to end.
Especially when the steward nanny from the Palace Administration Office arrived on orders and took her out of Chunxi Palace, and made her kneel on the busy street quite a distance from the entrance...
She struggled even more violently.
This is the main road!
If they were punished to kneel for a quarter of an hour, and were seen by people passing by the other palaces, the news would quickly spread from one to ten, and from ten to a hundred, until it spread throughout the entire harem.
His Majesty just conferred the title on her this morning.
In less than half a day, she was punished to kneel here.
I've lost all my face...
but.
but!
He Shuangying struggled in vain and was pinned down so tightly that she could only kneel down obediently. Her tearful eyes were filled with two flames of hatred.
It was precisely because, just after His Majesty canonized her, Concubine Zhao dared to punish her by making her kneel...
Let's wait for her to come before the emperor and file a complaint against Concubine Zhao!
You, the spoiled imperial concubine, you have slapped His Majesty in the face!
If you want me to lose face once, I will make you lose face ten times!
……
Chenqian Hall.
The emperor came back from his morning court session feeling refreshed and ready to rest.
There was a deep smile on his lips, and he was visibly happy.
It was just because news came from Jiangnan that the civil unrest had been quelled, and the last group of rebel refugees had been wiped out in a valley, and more than ten bandit leaders were killed on the spot.
The massive corruption case in Zhongzhou had finally come to a conclusion. The perpetrators had been found guilty and their fates, whether to execute them or exile them, were now awaiting the Emperor's approval.
The shadow of the Year of the Tortoise can be seen in both of these major events.
The Year of the Tortoise is really useful.
He is upright and incorruptible, and very capable of getting things done.
To his colleagues, he was too sharp and hurtful, but to the emperor, he was an excellent knife!
By suppressing the Queen Mother and Prince Rui, the Emperor recently dealt with a wave of court officials whom he had long wanted to get rid of.
Lu Guinian was in his hands, and he could hit wherever he pointed, and he put in a lot of effort both openly and secretly.
Several big fish were dealt with, including those who were disobedient, those who were obedient but affected the implementation of government policies, those who were corrupt and took office without doing anything, etc.
Only a month after the war, the court is now in a completely different state.
The emperor was very happy!
And there was even better news from Beiqu—
Two days ago, the Emperor of Qu State was pinned to his bed and assassinated by several palace maids late at night. He lost a lot of blood and his life or death is now uncertain.
God is truly helping me!
Therefore, when the emperor returned to the imperial study, he did not review memorials and work diligently as usual, but instead relaxed for a while.
He brewed some fragrant tea, picked up his brush and wrote a few big characters in the blink of an eye.
"Peace and prosperity for the country and the people", "Millennial achievements", "The ultimate prosperity"...
I changed several fonts and looked at them myself. Each one looks good.
I am so happy with myself, but I really want to share it with others.
"Chuan Lu..."
He stopped after saying just two words.
Although Lu Guinian's calligraphy was excellent, he only knew how to do official duties all day long and was not necessarily willing to say nice words or accompany the king in leisurely and elegant activities.
If he is given the opportunity to speak a few words and discuss serious matters, there will be no time to relax.
The emperor changed his mind in a flash.
Among the ministers, the emperor looked down upon the calligraphy of others except Lu Guinian. However, among the court officials nearby, Empress Yan's calligraphy was quite good, but...
There's no point in being with her.
It is beautiful, but lacks softness.
"Noble Consort Xuan Zhao, come here."
In a flash, the emperor subconsciously chose Fei Wan.
Wanwan has always admired his calligraphy skills. I wonder how happy she would be after seeing his writing today?
"Your Majesty," Cao Bin, who was serving at the side, replied cautiously, "Empress Zhao Guifei is feeling unwell today. She has consulted the imperial physician and is resting. I will send someone to see her. If she seems to be better, may I ask her to come immediately?"
The emperor lowered his brows. Cao Bin rarely talked too much. What's the reason today?
He dropped his pen and leaned back in his chair: "What's going on? Tell me in detail!"
"Your Majesty is wise and wise. It is indeed a small matter. I saw that Your Majesty was in a good mood, so I did not dare to disturb Your Majesty's leisurely mood..."
"Old man, stop talking nonsense and say it as soon as possible."
The emperor was in a good mood and lightly scolded Cao Bin.
When he heard Cao Bin's report on the turmoil in Chunxi Palace, he didn't care much.
He just smiled and said, "Shuangying's temper even irritated Zhaoqing!"
Then he ordered Cao Bin to send a bottle of bruise ointment to He Shuangying, "After she kneels, ask her to apply it on her knees."
He also instructed Cao Bin: "Find some good things in the storehouse and send them to Concubine Zhao. Go in person and tell her that I'm busy at the moment and will see her tonight. Also tell the Imperial Hospital to take good care of her. The cut on her back won't heal. Have them prepare another prescription. Tell her what ointment to make and what herbs to use. Just use them and make sure there's no scar left."
"Yes, slave, go right away."
Cao Bin changed a cup of hot tea for the emperor, asked his men to serve him on duty, and immediately went to the inner treasury to select jewelry.
The two concubines had a conflict, and His Majesty's attitude was obvious.
Although Tu He Cai Nu was a temporary interest, the one he cared about more was Concubine Zhao Gui Fei.
If His Majesty asks him to pick out the "good stuff" in the warehouse, then he has to choose carefully.
……
"Who is this beauty crying under the trellis? It's so sad to hear her cry. Let me take a look."
Concubine Chen was strolling around the palace garden with nothing to do. Somewhere behind a tall vine with yellow branches and leaves, someone was crying.
She couldn't see clearly on the side of the trellis, so she walked over and around the trellis.
He Shuangying, who was sitting under the flower stand, looked up and found that she didn't recognize this palace concubine. Judging from her fancy clothes and jewelry, she seemed to be a high-ranking official.
Being in a high position is not a good thing!
He's a bully!
Wiping her tears with a handkerchief, she stared at the man warily and sharply: "Who are you and what are you doing here?"
When Concubine Chen saw He Shuangying, she suddenly felt overwhelmed.
I didn't check the almanac before going out today, how come I ran into her...
Anyone who openly targeted the Queen at the Empress's enthronement banquet in Fengming Palace will be in trouble.
Not wanting to get entangled with He Shuangying, but also because she had just been promoted, it was hard to offend her. Concubine Chen was deliberately taken aback and said in surprise:
"I thought it was a maid from some palace crying here, feeling wronged! Who would have thought it was such a beauty... Judging from your appearance, you must be a sister from some palace. But I don't know many people in the palace, so I wonder who you are?"
He Shuangying sobbed, her eyes still alert.
"Don't pretend. How could you not recognize me? Didn't you attend the Fengming Palace banquet the day before yesterday?"
Concubine Chen looked embarrassed. "I did attend, but... I've always stayed at home in the palace and rarely know anyone. At the banquet, I only exchanged a few words with my neighbor... Sister, please forgive my rudeness, but I don't recognize all the sisters in the palace. I really don't know which palace you are from."
After she finished explaining, she quickly bowed slightly and said, "I'm sorry to bother you, sister. I'm leaving now. If you have any sadness, just stay here quietly. I promise not to come here again. I'm just being nosy and want to give you some advice. You are so beautiful, and your eyes are swollen from crying, which is heartbreaking. Just cry for a while and then stop. Everyone in this palace has sad stories, but just cry for a while and then think about it."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
The main theme is that I really don’t know you, I just happened to pass by and would like to give you some kind advice.
My beautiful sister, please don’t pick a fight with me in the future. I can’t bear it.
"Sister, please wait!"
Unexpectedly, He Shuangying told her not to leave.
Although Concubine Chen was supported by Fei Wan and enjoyed some favor, her foundation was not solid after all, so how could she dare to offend the emperor's newly canonized lover?
So, while secretly groaning, he turned around and smiled very kindly and gently: "What's the matter, sister?"
He Shuangying sniffled and wiped away her tears: "You really don't know me? Who are you and why are you passing by here?"
"I was just wandering around with nothing to do. I heard someone crying over here, so I came to see what was happening." Concubine Chen was shy again. "My last name is Chen. I'm just a small noble. I'm not as beautiful as my sister, but I'm sure she's very favored. I hope my sister won't laugh at me..."
She deliberately acted awkward so that the other party would not target her.
He Shuangying sighed with self-pity when she heard this.
The vigilance in his eyes was gone.
He smiled sadly, "Sister Chen, who do you think I am? I am He Cainu from Chunxi Palace. Just now, I was punished by the powerful Concubine Zhao to kneel in the street, completely humiliated. My family has been destroyed, and I am now a slave. Is there anyone in this palace more miserable than me? Do I dare to laugh at you?"
Concubine Chen was shocked.
"What? Sister, you... you are actually He Cainu, the beautiful girl who sang 'Awakening from a Dream' at the Fengming Palace banquet? Without your makeup, you're actually... you're actually a hundred times more beautiful than you were that night!"
He Cainv lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Sister, please don't make fun of me."
The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.
Which woman doesn’t like to be praised for her beauty?