Chapter 709: Too much is not enough
The news of Xiao Ce staying overnight in Zhongcui Palace soon spread in the harem. Previously, Qin Zhao had Xiao Ce all to himself, but now Xiao Ce is willing to move around the harem and stay overnight, which shows that other concubines also have hope.
This time, everyone felt like they were celebrating the New Year, and their steps were brisk when walking.
Empress Dowager Guo, who was in Cihe Palace, was also very happy when she heard about this and felt that she had hope of having a grandson again.
For several days, Xiao Ce stayed overnight in Zhongcui Palace, but Jinyang Palace was completely left out.
Normally, Xiao Ce would go to Jinyang Palace to deliver something or just walk around, but these days, Xiao Ce would not only go to Fengtian Palace in the morning, but also stay in Yangxin Palace, and stay overnight in Zhongcui Palace at night.
So everyone guessed that there was a conflict between Qin Zhao and Xiao Ce, otherwise it would not be so abnormal.
Zuo Zhaorong heard the rumors outside the palace and went to Jinyang Palace to find Qin Zhao.
She told about the news circulating in the harem. After Qin Zhao listened quietly, he said quietly: "I didn't expect that my sister is also a gossip."
"Is it possible that my sister really had a quarrel with the emperor?" Zuo Zhaorong asked with concern.
"The emperor and I often have quarrels. This is not unusual." Qin Zhao smiled lightly.
Zuo Zhaorong was speechless for a moment.
She heard that Qin Zhao was admitting in disguise that he had a conflict with the emperor, which was why the emperor stayed in Zhongcui Palace one after another.
"Sister, you should be careful. Sister Wu is not a fuel-efficient lamp. I'm afraid that the emperor will fall in love with sister Wu for a long time, and then sister will..." Zuo Zhaorong hesitated.
Of course Qin Zhao understood what she didn't finish.
Zuo Zhaorong's words make sense, feelings are born out of love. When she and Xiao Ce first met, Xiao Ce had no affection for her.
Later, seeing how pitiful she was and being responsible for her, he made her Liangdi. I don’t know if she and Xiao Ce were close friends, but they didn’t get to where they are today. It didn’t happen overnight.
"Sister, don't worry about me, I have a sense of discretion." Qin Zhao looked indifferent.
Seeing this, Zuo Zhaorong couldn't help but sigh: "Sister is the person I admire the most in this harem. No wonder the emperor likes my sister. I can't compare to my sister's magnanimity and magnanimity in dealing with problems."
Qin Zhaoqing raised his eyebrows: "Isn't it nice for my sister? Everyone is an independent individual and has his or her own characteristics."
Zuo Zhaorong smiled and thought it was Qin Zhao's polite words.
She talked to Qin Zhao for a while longer before standing up to leave.
Shortly after sending Zuo Zhaorong away, Luo Baolin came again.
Qin Zhao felt funny when she saw this scene. She felt that the most active people in the entire harem were Luo Baolin and Zuo Zhaorong. No one else would come to her to gossip, but Luo Baolin and Zuo Zhaorong were just the opposite.
After inviting Luo Baolin to sit down, Luo Baolin ate a lot of snacks before he started chatting: "They say that the emperor is obsessed with Sister Wu, but I don't think so. Although Sister Wu is good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, in my opinion,
Sister Wu is not just a little bit behind Sister Qin. There are more capable people in Jinyang Palace than in Zhongcuigong."
She said and took a look at Baoyu.
Baoyu immediately realized that Luo Baolin was praising her.
Baoyu understood it, and of course Qin Zhao also understood it. She smiled and said: "Baoyu girl does have a pair of skillful hands. As for comparing with Sister Wu, there is no need. When Sister Zuo came here before, I told her
Everyone in the world is an independent individual, and everyone has their own characteristics, but everyone’s fate is different.”
Although Xiao Ce has been staying at Zhongcui Palace every day recently, Wu Xirou is not arrogant and complacent. She comes to pay her respects every day, as well as to the Cihe Palace.
Wu Xirou's behavior is impeccable, and it is much better than in the past few days. In other words, Wu Xirou's conduct is higher than before.
She could not only flatter and humiliate, but also be liked by both men and women. Even she could not find fault with Wu Xirou, which only showed that Wu Xirou was smooth in doing things.
Whether it is the aura that a heroine should have, or the ability that Wu Xirou should have, after all, Wu Xirou is what a heroine should be now.
"I have benefited a lot from listening to my sister's words." Luo Baolin sighed.
Qin Zhao just smiled when he saw this.
She now has no preconceived notions about Luo Baolin, so she looks at Luo Baolin more objectively. She even sees that Luo Baolin is not sincere.
It remains to be seen whether this is what she thought.
In short, there is no need for her to draw conclusions too early about Luo Baolin.
Luo Baolin ate and drank in Jinyang Palace for an hour before leaving with satisfaction.
When she left, she also took away some of the desserts and snacks made by Baoyu.
"My slave thinks that Master Luo is too edible." Baoyu murmured in a low voice.
"No matter how much I eat, I can't eat enough of Jinyang Palace." Baozhu stepped forward to clean up the mess on the table.
"That's true. I just find it strange that Mr. Luo doesn't come from a small family, so why does he act like a person who has never seen the world?" Baoyu shook his head as he spoke, and stepped forward to help clean up.
It is said that the speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention.
Qin Zhao had other concerns in his mind.
As Baoyu said, Luo Baolin did not come from a small family, and the Luo family was considered a big family in Daqi, but Luo Baolin ate and drank in Jinyang Palace, as if he had never eaten anything good.
What is Luo Baolin trying to do? Is it to make her be wary of Luo Baolin, or is she just hoping to sit in Jinyang Palace for a longer time?
After all, Luo Baolin's move seemed too deliberate, and it was not enough.
In short, her impression of Luo Baolin is getting deeper and deeper, and she will not be too surprised by anything Luo Baolin does in the future.
Time passed day by day, and it was mid-October in the blink of an eye.
In addition to staying in Zhongcui Palace from time to time, Xiao Ce also occasionally walked around the harem. The only place he never set foot in was Jinyang Palace.
In the past, everyone was just guessing, but now looking at such a battle, they are more certain that Qin Zhao has fallen out of favor.
Everyone else was waiting to see Qin Zhao's joke, but Wu Xirou went to greet Qin Zhao on time every day, regardless of the weather.
Even Qin Zhao had to admit that people like Wu Xirou were annoying.
In the past, she was so powerful that Wu Xirou could not breathe. Recently, after Wu Xirou gained momentum, Wu Xirou not only stopped being proud and complacent, but also came to greet her on time every day.
When Wu Xirou came to greet her, she didn't mention Xiao Ce at all. She only talked to her about some insignificant topics every day, and left after about half an hour.
Qin Zhao felt that Wu Xirou's whole person seemed to have settled down, and there was no trace of impatience.
After seeing off Wu Xirou that day, Baoyu couldn't help but ask: "Are you still not planning to reconcile with the emperor?"
If this continues, I'm afraid the emperor won't be able to remember the girl as a person.
She also heard that Queen Mother Guo was preparing for a talent show. Although she didn't know whether the rumor was true or not, there must be some traces to follow when this news came out, right?
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