Chapter 553
What Qi Wangshu said is correct. As long as you want to see someone, you can see each other even across mountains and seas. Why can't they?
Obviously the distance is not that far, sometimes it is just the distance of a city wall.
But what Qi Wangshu didn't expect was that there was not only a city wall between them, but what could be seen was nothing. The invisible class etiquette and the invisible status gap were the things they couldn't cross.
"I'm afraid it will be even harder next time." Shen Shu said without confidence.
It was so difficult to meet this time. If the emperor knew about this matter, as long as there were some signs, it would be even more difficult for her and Ji Ziqi to meet, let alone want to leave the palace and be with Ji Ziqi forever in the future.
When the time comes, as long as they have any intersection, others will think about it. As long as there is a little clue, many people will come to see what they will do next.
The emperor will definitely not let them go so easily. After this incident, Ji Ziqi will definitely be implicated. Even if the emperor does not have conclusive evidence, he will still be suspicious.
After Danxi's envoys entered the palace, Qi Jingqin wanted to use bargaining chips to negotiate conditions with them. If Shen Shu did something wrong, then this would be the best bargaining chip. By then, Shen Shu would be the empress Dowager Shen of the Celestial Dynasty. , but after all, she is still Danhong’s princess, so this matter must have an inescapable relationship with Danhong.
It's not that Shen Shu doesn't understand this, but she doesn't understand it and feels aggrieved. What she can't accept is why is it so difficult to be with someone she likes? Even meeting someone is so difficult nowadays. .
After this incident, it will definitely be even more difficult.
Liang Huanqing and Qi Wangshu didn't know what to say: "No one would have expected that Su Shangqing would hear about this."
When Shen Shu heard that it was Su Shangqing who was going to tell the secret, she cursed slightly: "When I first saw her in the imperial garden, I felt that she was not a kind person. Seeing her today has really gained me a lot of experience."
Qi Wangshu said worriedly: "I'm afraid Su Shangqing didn't want to use this matter to harm Dowager Shen. She is just a concubine and will not spend a lot of time on government affairs. If this matter is exposed, she will be killed by the emperor." I know, the Queen is probably going to be left out in the cold again, and that’s probably her purpose, right?”
Liang Huanqing frowned tightly and said: "I didn't expect that just a little Su Shangqing could ruin so many things for us. Fortunately, Erxin came over and told us earlier. This is how we can stop the loss in time. If we were If we find out, it will be another disaster."
"She is really willing to do anything for the sake of the child in her belly. She even does things like listening to the corner. She really doesn't have the manners of a concubine at all." Qi Wangshu said shamelessly.
Shen Shu said at this moment: "But what can we do even if this is the case? Queen, I have been busy these days. I have been busy with my own affairs. I haven't come to express my congratulations. We all know about Prince Duanhui. , Shihuan, it sounds really nice.”
Shen Shu had a smile on her face and seemed to be saying congratulations sincerely.
Qi Wangshu also smiled and said: "Yes, he will be famous all over the world and be famous all over the world. I heard that the emperor brother means this. Whether Su Shangqing gives birth to a prince or a princess, the emperor's sister-in-law's child will be the one who will be the one." The first prince of the dynasty is the Crown Prince, Crown Prince Duan Hui. I only recognize you as the royal sister-in-law."
Liang Huanqing was not as happy as them. When he learned the news, he was naturally very happy. His child had not been forgotten. The emperor still remembered him and named him Shihuan.
Qi Shihuan, famous for a hundred generations, famous throughout the world.
What an honor and title this is. This is a privilege that no one can ask for in half their life. How could concubines in the past have such honor? Throughout the ages, a child has not been born yet, has only been pregnant for a month, and has not yet formed.
, you can have the name of the tablet and incense offerings for eternity. Prince Duanhui Qi Shihuan, I think this is the only one.
But so what?
In Liang Huanqing's view, this was a short-term comfort, but it was not enough to relieve and comfort his empty heart. After all, he was still alone.
Qi Jingqin will not belong to her alone, and she does not have a child, Cheng Huan, and now there is only one Su Shangqing. Just like this, she still lives in calculations every day.
If the draft is held three years later, even if the emperor is unwilling, there will be hundreds of beautiful girls in the palace. They are young and beautiful. Each of them is a girl of sixteen, seventeen or eight years old. They are in their prime, healthy and beautiful, and they will definitely serve for the show.
The emperor gave birth to an unknown number of children.
They will be virtuous and virtuous concubines, they will be noble concubines, imperial concubines, and deputy concubines. They will all have children, and they will all have children.
How will she, the queen, deal with herself then?
Liang Huanqing couldn't imagine her future life. Even though Qi Jingqin had been protecting her and always willing to protect her, her child was not born. This was a fact known to the whole world.
Prince Duanhui and Qi Shihuan will not be an honor, but a shame, a shame that will be nailed to the plaque on the door of Qianning Palace forever.
Liang Huanqing stopped talking. She couldn't be as happy as them. She didn't know what happened at that time, but she actually agreed to the emperor's order.
Maybe Qi Jingqin also had good intentions at that time. Knowing that Su Shangqing had a child in her belly, the emperor's first son would naturally touch Liang Huanqing's heart and make her miserable and sleepless all night, so he thought of such a way, at least
Let Liang Huanqing feel a little comfort in his heart and have some sustenance in his soul.
But this has indeed turned into a thorn in Liang Huanqing's heart. As long as she is alive, it will definitely hurt her.
Liang Huanqing didn't want this emotion to affect everyone at this time, so he smiled and said: "I don't care about this matter, so don't do it. I know that the emperor is good to me. Prince Duanhui... Actually,
It doesn’t matter if you have it or not, but I finally have something to rely on in my heart.”
Qi Wangshu also smiled and said, "Brother Huang still cares about you, otherwise he wouldn't be like this."
Liang Huanqing didn't want to talk about this matter at the moment, so she smiled and said, "It's almost time now. Concubine Shen, please go back to the palace quickly and don't get discovered. If the emperor knows about this, he will be in Qianning Palace."
If I can't find you, I will definitely go to the Wanshou Palace to look for you. Then don't say you are here at the Qianning Palace. Be careful on the way back and don't let others see you."
Fortunately, there were not many concubines in the palace. The palace people walked with their heads down and knelt down when they saw the sedan. Most of the time, they couldn't see who the visitor was, so it was easier to go back.
Shen Shu also knew the seriousness of the situation. Now that Liang Ji and Ji Ziqi were about to enter the palace, Su Shangqing would definitely go to the emperor to inform the emperor. If Shen Shu was in Qianning Palace, this matter would be confirmed. .
The concubines usually stay in the Wanshou Palace and rarely come out. If she came out now, it would arouse suspicion. The best thing is to go back to the Wanshou Palace and hide.
Shen Shu nodded: "I understand, you should be more careful. I'm sorry to bother you."
Liang Huanqing and Qi Wangshu nodded and said, "Don't worry, we will do it."
Shen Shu nodded, glanced at the Flying Butterfly and Silver Broken Flower Huasheng in Liang Huanqing's hand, then turned around and left.
After Concubine Shen left, Liang Huanqing glanced at Yuebai and said displeasedly: "I'm so spoiled by you that I can say anything."
Yuebai also lowered his head in aggrieved manner and said, "I have good intentions and speak for the empress."
Qi Wangshu watched from the side. Yuebai usually had a good relationship with them and was not so restrained in the past. Since Liang Huanqing became the queen, she has become more and more strict with the maids around her.
Qi Wangshu knew that this palace was a deep cage filled with ferocious trapped beasts. If Liang Huanqing wanted to survive here, he must be strict with himself. Every word spoken by the people around him would be his own meaning. , the words Yue Bai said would make Shen Shu feel that they were what she wanted to say, which would make their relationship very embarrassing.
But seeing Yuebai's aggrieved look, Qi Wangshu couldn't bear it. She stepped forward and persuaded him: "Okay, Sister-in-law, what Yuebai said is not wrong, it's just that it's not the occasion... you just Don't blame her."
Liang Huanqing didn't want to scold Yue Bai, but just wanted to remind her not to talk nonsense. After Qi Wangshu persuaded her, she couldn't continue talking, so she just said to Yue Bai: "Don't be like this next time. Got it!"
Yuebai curled her lips in grievance and whispered: "I know this."
Liang Huanqing glanced at her, then sighed, turned to Qi Wangshu and said, "But Shen Shu is right. After this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to meet again, and the emperor will eventually become suspicious. Besides, I will ask the Emperor for permission in the future, but if the Emperor is informed so early, the effect may not be as good."
Qi Wangshu also had a frown on her face, and she said: "I took care of this matter all by myself. It's our fault that we are not attentive enough. Why did Su Shangqing let Su Shangqing listen to it?"
Liang Huanqing was helpless. Who would have known that Su Shangqing was right outside the door.
"Eh?" Qi Wangshu suddenly raised his head and said, "Can you tell Su Shangqing to stop talking? Liang Ji hasn't entered the palace yet, and she hasn't gone to the Qinzheng Palace yet. Why don't we just invite the emperor? Anyway, If we don’t meet each other, please invite the emperor to sit down. Su Shangqing can’t tell the emperor about this, so there will be no so-called suspicion.”
Liang Huanqing thought about it carefully, but also felt that this method was possible, so he said: "I will ask the emperor to come over now, as long as he is not allowed to see Su Shangqing. If Liang Ji and Ji Ziqi come, you stay here and talk to him." They explain."
Qi Wangshu nodded, this is the only thing he can do now, there is no other way but this: "Then you go early and come back early, Liang Ji hasn't entered the palace yet, and Su Shangqing hasn't gone to see the emperor either. It's too late to go now, if Su Shangqing knew that the emperor came to Qianning Palace, he would definitely think that what he heard that day was all false."
Liang Huanqing nodded, and then said to Yue Bai: "Arrange the sedan chair."
Yuebai knew the seriousness of the situation, so he hurriedly went to arrange a soft sedan, but at this moment a young eunuch ran in from outside the door and said: "The Queen, General Liang and Lord Ji are here."
"What?!" They thought things would go smoothly, but they never expected that Liang Ji and the others had already entered the palace at this time.
Liang Ji and Ji Ziqi still don't know that they are being watched by people sent by Concubine Shu, Su Shangqing. As soon as they enter the palace, it will be confirmed what Su Shangqing heard that day. Su Shangqing will go to the Qinzheng Palace to find the emperor. Now Liang Ji and Ji Ziqi were almost at the gate of Qianning Palace, and Su Shangqing was also about to arrive.
"What should I do?" Qi Wangshu was panicking now. No one had thought that there would be such a level. If he had known this, he would have arranged for people to watch at the entrance of the palace, so that as soon as Liang Ji came in, they would also After receiving the news, I won’t be as passive as I am now.
At this time, Liang Huanqing had no time to think too much. Qianning Palace and Qinzheng Palace were not far away. As long as she ran there, it would be too late. If Su Shangqing was not prevented from telling the matter this time, then Shen Shu and Ji Ziqi would It’s even more difficult, and even if this matter is not discovered, as long as this seed is planted in the emperor’s heart, it will definitely affect all of them.
Liang Huanqing didn't have time to think too much. At this time, she had a dignified and graceful appearance without losing her quiet beauty. Her hair was pulled up into a bun and fixed with a jade hairpin, which made her look delicate and elegant. Her dark eyebrows were skillfully painted with light palace makeup, and her mouth was full of beads. The looming earrings on the top are like water, showing their charm and enchantment. A thin layer of powder is applied on the face, which shows the stunning appearance. The light green silk double-nest Yunyan fashionable palace dress, three thousand ink-like blue silk threads are tied together. The bun, with a few hairpins scattered in the hair, is elegant and natural. The white jade bracelet on the wrist brings out the snow-like skin, and the lips are red, and the makeup is elegant.
Wearing a light pink brocade wrapped around her chest, a white floor-length smoky lotus skirt falls, she gently rolls up the thin mist-like silk yarn, a light cyan ribbon hangs around her waist, and hangs a lavender purse, which exudes a delicate fragrance from time to time. She is wrapped in blue Aster-colored white gauze cloak, surrounded by delicate fine sapphire bracelets, jingling sound. A simple Qingyun silk bun, with a jade-ribbed double jade hosta diagonally on the head, making it look more delicate and natural. The temples are decorated with A few sparkling pearl flowers, elegant in manner, pure and refined, as airy as orchids, charming but boneless. Just like a mutton-fat beauty. It reflects the luster of the clouds, the ice muscles hide the jade bones, and the crescent moon is like a beautiful woman. Peach. Yaoyao, with her scorching flowers, her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her bright eyes are good at gazing, her legs are soft and graceful, she is charming and delicate.
"Yuebai! Follow me!" She was originally a dignified and virtuous queen, but at this moment she dropped the silk in her hand, picked up her skirt and ran out.
"Empress, sedan!" Yuebai trotted behind her. Just now, the Queen asked her to prepare the sedan. Why didn't she sit on it now?
No one expected that the Queen would just run out with her skirt in hand. Even Qi Wang, Shu Qingyin and Yue Bai, who had seen her as a girl, were stunned.
Chapter completed!