As soon as Er Xin heard this, he knew that Concubine Shu was waiting for him at the door on purpose. When the emperor left, she would naturally settle the score with him.

Erxin stepped forward bravely: "My slave, I pay my respects to Concubine Shu."

Su Shangqing glanced at her contemptuously and said, "Where have you gone?"

It seems that after Su Shangqing sent the emperor away, he remembered that there was such a girl. Just now, when Erxin defended herself in front of the emperor, she was indeed smarter than others, and she was able to win Su Shangqing's favor. This wanted to make her

I came to wait on her, but no one was there. When I asked, I found out that she seemed to have run away.

Su Shangqing thought: Where can a stinky girl run away? If she can't escape from the palace, she will have to come back. Let's see how I will deal with her after she comes back!

Su Shangqing had been waiting at the entrance of the palace. At this time, the palace maids and eunuchs around him realized that Concubine Shu's temper was getting worse and worse, and now it had reached the point where it was uncontrollable, and it was reasonable to think so.

No matter which one of them reaches the status and status of Concubine Shu, the emperor still favors Concubine Shu of Ganquan Palace. Moreover, she is the first and only one among the emperor's concubines to be pregnant by the emperor.

The child’s concubine, the child in her belly is now two months old.

The emperor favors Concubine Shu from Ganquan Palace. This concubine has no strong rivals in the palace. Even the empress was outclassed by her. Now she can only sleep in Qianning Palace without seeing the light of day.

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It is said that when he was seriously ill, the emperor did not ask a question, nor did he ask the imperial hospital to go to Qianning Palace to take care of her. Now all the imperial doctors are waiting in Ganquan Palace, always paying attention to the fetal image of Concubine Shu.

However, many imperial doctors are thinking that there is nothing worth noting about a fetus that is only two months old. If there is something to pay attention to, Concubine Shu should pay more attention to it. No matter what they do, it will not help.

But I don’t know why, but now the emperor has the entire palace surrounding Empress Shu, which has indeed boosted Empress Shu’s momentum.

Su Shangqing was in the palace during this period and enjoyed the honor she had never enjoyed in her life. Everyone gathered around her and allowed her to do whatever she wanted.

In this way, it is completely normal for Su Shangqing to have a good temper.

Er Xin knew this, and he was also thinking about what the Empress had just said to him. He really couldn't stand Concubine Shu, but he had to endure it.

Erxin lowered her head and said submissively: "I was worried that I would be embarrassed in front of the emperor and the empress, so I went out and brought the medicine for the empress from the Imperial Hospital."

Yue Bai sent someone to get this medicine because she was worried that it would arouse Su Shangqing's suspicion after she returned.

Su Shangqing saw that Er Xin really had the medicine in his hand, so he didn't think much about it, and then said: "Then come in quickly, I am tired, you come to serve me and rest."

"Yes." Erxin hurriedly followed.

In the palace of Empress Shu, Erxin and several palace maids knelt in front of the bed, quietly waiting for Empress Shu to take a nap.

At this time, the sun was slowly setting. Erxin looked at the ray of afterglow coming in from the window, squinting his eyes slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

Then she stood up, her legs and feet were a little numb after kneeling for too long. The palace maid behind her quickly knelt down to support her without making a sound, for fear of disturbing the sweet concubine Shu who was sleeping in the curtain.

Erxin walked to the window and put her hands on the window frame. She squinted and looked at the sun in the distance, remembering what she had just said to the Queen in Qianning Palace——

I really don’t understand why the Empress hates Concubine Shu so much. Why doesn’t she kill her? In fact, if the child in her belly is killed, everything will come to an abrupt end. The Empress is powerful. , the Liang family and the Qin family were behind it, and the marriage was granted by the late emperor. When the late emperor passed away, the queen also did many things, cutting raw materials into medicine, which was obvious to all.

As long as the child in Concubine Shu's belly is killed and she loses this support, Concubine Shu will have no value to the emperor.

But at that time, Erxin saw a trace of pity in the Queen's eyes. She shook her head and said, "The child is innocent. He has always wanted a child. Since I can't give it to him, I will never stop others from letting him have his wish."

At that moment, I realized in my heart that the Empress still had a glimmer of hope for the Emperor. Otherwise, how could she believe that the Emperor still loved her? If she was willing to take such a risk, there was no guarantee that the Empress still had a glimmer of hope for the Emperor. hope.

But looking at Su Shangqing, she is just a pitiful dodder clinging to the emperor.

Your heart slowly closed the window, and the last trace of afterglow slowly closed in front of your heart.

I am determined to help the Empress take revenge on Concubine Shu, and I must make Concubine Shu pay the price. No matter what the price is, there are too many people who are unlucky to leave the palace because of her.

What's more, because Su Shangqing's identity is too embarrassing, many people in the palace are dissatisfied with her because of her embarrassing background. The most important thing is because of her arrogant temper. The emperor pampers her, so he thinks that in the palace No one can do anything to her.

But in fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the emperor loves Concubine Shu. It is obviously the child in her belly. As long as the emperor is pregnant and gives birth to the emperor's heir after ten months of pregnancy, as time goes by, she may be more beautiful than Concubine Shu. The queen is even worse.

The Empress has her mother's family to rely on, and she has a foundation in the court, but Concubine Shu has nothing.

Three years after the draft, countless dignitaries will send their daughters and sisters to the palace to participate in the draft. At that time, more young concubines will come to the palace. They are young and beautiful, come from a wealthy family, and are well educated and etiquette. , then the emperor will be able to think that there is a concubine in the harem, and she can be regarded as the biological mother of the first emperor's heir.

In your eyes, it is extremely ridiculous that Concubine Shu is so arrogant and domineering at the moment. She firmly remembers the Queen's teachings. As long as she handles this matter well, the Queen will agree to it in the future. After his own affairs were realized, the revitalization of the family rested on Er Xin. Although both of Er Xin's parents died, he still had an older brother.

As long as he relies on the Queen Mother, his brother's career and the fate of the entire Liu family will change. Erxin stood in front of the window and said secretly in his heart: "Liu Erxin, the revitalization of the family depends entirely on you! As long as you help the Queen Mother Once this matter is settled, the day when the Queen regains her favor will be the day when your Liu family is restored."

At that time, Liang Huanqing chose Er Xin because Liu Er Xin was originally the child of an official family and was originally a slave in the palace. If he served someone whose background was not as good as his own, he would definitely feel a little uncomfortable in his heart.

As long as Liu Erxin has such an idea, everything becomes very simple.

*

In a few days, it will be the Double Ninth Festival. According to custom, during the Double Ninth Festival, the emperor would hold a banquet in the palace and climb high to pick dogwood. At that time, the ministers would drink dogwood wine with the emperor in the Baohe Hall for peace and prosperity.

"Empress, will we go to the Double Ninth Festival this year?" The Empress is now in much better spirits than the past few days.

There was news from Ganquan Palace. Erxin said that he had been mentioning the matter of Qian Ning Palace to Concubine Shu recently, intentionally or unintentionally. However, Concubine Shu was not happy when she heard about the matter of Qian Ning Palace and could not find her. Let the emperor know when the opportunity arises.

Liang Huanqing just let you take your time. Now that Liang Huanqing is able to get out of bed and walk, and with the care of Princess Wangshu, there will also be imperial doctors coming for diagnosis and treatment, and her health is much better than before.

As long as it is a palace banquet, the Queen and the Emperor should attend together. But at this moment, the Emperor did not let Qianning Palace interfere with the Double Ninth Festival banquet. The Double Ninth Festival banquet will start soon. Yue Bai is also a little worried about this matter. Let’s talk about this while combing the Queen’s hair.

Liang Huanqing originally had his eyes closed, but slowly opened them after listening to Yue Bai's words. His eyes were erratic, as if he was thinking about something.

Yuebai also stopped what he was doing and slowly put down the comb, as if waiting for the Queen to speak.

I don't know how long it took, but Liang Huanqing shook his head and closed his eyes again: "I won't go. I have been ill for so long, so I don't want to join in the fun. I think the emperor will be angry again when I show up. It's the Double Ninth Festival... Let Tang Xue, no, you go, find a time to leave the palace, burn some paper money for dad and the others, like Jiang Yi and Shen Tuchen, burn some too."

Yuebai looked like she was about to cry when she heard the Queen's words, and then nodded in agreement.

*

On the Double Ninth Festival, hundreds of officials dressed in court uniforms walked from Taihe Gate to Baohe Hall to attend the feast.

Liang Ji had received the news earlier that the Queen would not come to participate in the Double Ninth Festival this time.

After everyone was seated, they saw the newly promoted Concubine Shu next to the emperor——

I saw her wearing a purple top with thousands petals and chrysanthemum patterns, a moon-white pleated moon skirt, her black hair was combed into an inverted bun, with a newly picked white hibiscus tied sideways in her hair, and embellished with thin silver beaded tassels. , the black treasure earrings are swaying and shining, with a graceful and calm temperament. A light orange gauze skirt, a rose-red brocade jacket, snow-white rabbit fur sewn at the corners, an orange-red ribbon lightly tied around the waist, and a piece of inlay on it. A fine piece of Hetian jade, with a piece of glazed jade pendant hanging on the left side of the belt. A long brocade-like hair is tied into a moon hairpin with a red jade coral hairpin, and a glazed curtain hangs under the hairpin, making it even more charming and graceful. The elegant jade face There was light plum blossom makeup on her face, and the tender greenness on her originally clear and beautiful face faded as she became a woman, revealing a trace of charm, seductive and charming, like a direct immortal with outstanding grace that would captivate the country and the city.

Wearing a lake-blue emerald smoked sweater with a light blue veil on top, and a pleated skirt with scattered flowers, water mist and green grass. Her eyes are looking forward to the clear waves of spring water, and a hollow gold hairpin is inserted diagonally into the bun on her head, decorated with dots of purple. Jade tassels, plain yet decent. The milky white mixed with pink inner skirt is embroidered with water patterns, and there are many gold and silver lines of snowcat fur randomly woven on it. The slim waist is not enough to hold a hand, and there is a colorful chain tied on it. The chain is strung, inlaid or inlaid with many treasures and rare objects, which are extremely gorgeous. The outer skirt is covered with a purple-black silver-edged brocade robe with slightly milky white lines, which covers the beauty of the inner skirt. It is tied with a colorful satin inlaid with exquisite jade. The ten fingers are all dyed. She is dressed in lavender, and there is an unknown ring on the middle finger of her left hand, which is not luxurious but very attractive. The white wristband on her left hand is inlaid with gold and is engraved with auspicious clouds and purple auspiciousness. The colorful back bracelet on her right hand is tied to her ring finger. Her feet are covered with light blue clothes. The shoes are mixed with light white embroidery. The beautiful face is turned around, and the light makeup on the jade face is clear and seductive, making people unable to help but give everything they have to get it. The bottomless burgundy eyes flash through the eyes, and the small mouth of the cherry is red without a dot. Sexy and alluring, she wears double earrings that ring like a curtain and sparkles like a curtain. Her hair is lightly pulled into a bun with a delicate hanging hairpin, and there are butterflies in the middle. Glaze and other jewelry, underneath a row of exquisite and ingenious gorgeous curtains, add a dynamic and luxurious charm to the whole person's behavior. Because of the clear appearance and the lonely beauty of the two, it adds a unique charm, as if the country is falling, and the city is floating like a fairy. .

Wearing a light green long skirt, the cuffs are embroidered with light blue lotus flowers, a few auspicious clouds are outlined with silver thread, and a dense row of sea water clouds is arranged on the hem. A wide piece of brocade wraps the chest, and the long skirt spreads out softly when she turns slightly. Casual note

Wearing a fringed bun, a hibiscus jade slanted in her hair, her brows are lightly swept to reveal spring, her skin is as smooth as warm jade, her small cherry mouth is not dotted but red, and she is charming. Two strands of hair beside her cheeks are gently blowing in the wind.

, adding a bit of seductive style. The elegant pearl earrings sway gently, but the gems on the nails are enchanting and dazzling.

A carved wooden hairpin inserted at an angle, a little cinnabar between the eyebrows, a light sweep of the emei, a silver silk ink snow jasmine bud, double-breasted silk skirt palace dress with puffed sleeves and waisted waist, elegant but not vulgar goose yellow, a touch of elegance, and a large milky white flower on the waist

The bow knot makes it even more coquettish. I picked up a golden butterfly and shook it. I thought for a moment, but put it down again. I picked out the inconspicuous flying butterfly, ink and snow hollow green hairpin from the box, with rhinestones inserted diagonally, camellia painted with silver, hibiscus and clear.

She wore a purple-gold crown inlaid with peony and white feathers, a bun with clouds, a green emerald snow-colored palace ribbon, jasmine earrings, a skirt lightly dyed with her favorite jasmine, and wide water sleeves.

It reflects her own Pingting figure. The curls of green smoke and the gurgling water are just a smile, but they also touch people's hearts. The smart jasmine earrings sparkle in the late autumn sunshine, and the emerald snow-colored palace lace is looming.

She looked very noble and unparalleled. She was originally plain-looking, but after entering the palace, she could clearly see changes. It must be because of the emperor's favor.

Qi Jingqin held Su Shangqing's hand and sat in the upper seat. The courtiers exchanged glances and then looked at General Liang Ji. Thinking of all the recent events, he had a bad feeling in his heart: Is the Liang family really in decline? Even the Queen Empress

He didn't even attend the banquet, but let such a country girl take his place?

Qi Wangshu kept rolling his eyes below, and saw Concubine Shen comforting her with her eyes, telling her not to do this.

The Double Ninth Festival is about respecting the elderly, and the concubines and concubines in the palace are distinguished elderly people, so they will definitely come to the banquet.
Chapter completed!