However, Xu Cairen's actions seemed to have "not" achieved any results. On the contrary, it made Shen Muchi alienate Concubine Rong more and more.
At least in the past, although Shen Muchi didn't show much favor to Concubine Rong, he had a lot of respect for her.
No matter how big or small the matter is, Concubine Rong must be given some face.
But now, he visibly dislikes seeing her more and more. Not only that, he also finds fault with her everywhere and scolds her harshly for every little thing.
She even asked Zhang Jieyu to help her manage the Sixth Palace, which was a clear indication that she wanted to take over her power.
If only Concubine Rong was like this, that would be fine, and so would the previous dynasty.
Concubine Rong's biological father was Prince Consort Yongxin, a man with real military power. Shen Muchi was grateful for his service as a slave to the dragon, and had always been kind to him.
But recently, he was beaten several times in the court.
Even the few cronies who followed Yongxinhou were also ignored by Shen Muchi.
Concubine Rong didn't even know what was going on.
Is it the newly favored Xu Cairen?
Oh, no, she should be called Xu Meiren now.
Haha, it climbed really fast.
After all, Concubine Rong was pampered and pampered by her family and she was the legitimate daughter of a dignified princess. She was domineering and strong in her bones. No matter how well she pretended to be, she would lose her temper when something happened.
That day, when Xu Meiren came to pay her respects, he casually picked up a cup on the table and threw it at her.
Beauty Xu's delicate skin and tender flesh were suddenly opened, and blood trickled out.
The cup hit his forehead and fell to the ground, shattering into pieces, frightening the concubines around him.
Xu Meiren was also at a loss and could only kneel down with a "pop".
"What did I do wrong? I beg your concubine to make it clear."
"Hmph, what did you do wrong?"
Concubine Rong sneered: "You shameless fox, I don't know what despicable means you used to seduce His Majesty.
I was fine with Your Majesty when you were not here, but things have been like this since you came.
You know what you did."
Xu Meiren has a delicate temperament, and she bursts into tears when she is scolded like this.
While crying, he said: "Since I entered the palace, I have always respected the imperial concubine very much. I have been cautious in my words and deeds, and I think I have never done anything beyond my limits.
I really don’t know what caused the imperial concubine’s displeasure.
If the imperial concubine is annoyed or angry, she should beat and scold me. However, the imperial concubine said that I seduced Your Majesty and did something unworthy of the imperial concubine.
I am really unjustly accused..."
Xu Meiren burst into tears when she spoke, and the people next to her were moved when they saw it.
After all, everyone has seen what Xu Meiren has done during this period.
Although it is said that she is favored and makes people jealous, one thing is that she respects Concubine Rong, which really makes people speechless.
Even when His Majesty rewarded her with a pair of opals, she was reluctant to use them. Baba came to give them to Concubine Rong.
For such a person, Concubine Rong would always hit and scold him, which was indeed a bit unjustifiable.
Everyone's thoughts were reflected on their faces, and Concubine Rong naturally saw them.
She felt very depressed.
She always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't find anything wrong with her.
Seeing Beauty Xu kneeling in front of me, crying so hard that I felt pity for her, and I just felt like I couldn't find a place to vent my anger.
Now that Beauty Xu was being favored, she didn't dare to do anything to her.
After a moment, he finally waved his hands impatiently.
"Go, go, go, I'm annoyed when I see you."
Xu Meiren was as docile as a little sheep. After receiving these words, she wiped the tears from her eyes and whispered, "Yes."
Then he stood up and left Shuyue Palace.
This pitiful little appearance made Concubine Rong more and more angry.
But when she gets angry, someone feels sorry for her.
As luck would have it, Shen Muchi asked Meiren Xu to accompany him within a few days.
Beauty Xu would never say no.
He was carried by a small sedan chair and went to Fulin Hall to serve Shen Muchi in his work.
Red sleeves add fragrance, which is also a kind of fun.
But the large bruise on Xu Meiren's forehead made her look a bit disgraceful.
"What's wrong with your forehead?" Shen Muchi asked.
"No...nothing..." Xu Meiren tilted her head and covered the wound on her forehead with her hands to hide it.
"You still said nothing happened? You're already so bruised."
"It's just... I accidentally bumped into my concubine a few days ago. Your Majesty, it's better not to ask." He also spoke in a cryptic manner, which cleverly aroused the man's curiosity.
Shen Muchi put down the brush in his hand.
"Where can it fall like this? Tell me!"
"His Majesty!"
When Xu Meiren heard this, she did not answer immediately. Instead, she turned and knelt down towards Shen Muchi.
"Please, Your Majesty, if you have nothing to do, please go to Shuyue Palace to see the imperial concubine, and treat her as your concubine.
I am just an insignificant person, like an ant. I am satisfied with having the opportunity to serve His Majesty.
But the Imperial Concubine... The Imperial Concubine has a deep friendship with you. If Your Majesty has neglected the Imperial Concubine because of your concubines.
It’s true that my concubine... my concubine has sinned deeply.”
Her words seemed to say nothing, but they seemed to say everything.
He expressed his love for Shen Muchi and pushed Concubine Rong to the forefront.
It seemed that she was speaking for Concubine Rong, but in fact Shen Muchi's fist on the desk was already clenched.
After a while, I listened to him.
"Okay, I understand, you should get up first."
"yes."
That night, Shen Muchi went to see Concubine Rong.
But before Concubine Rong could be happy, she saw Shen Mu's dark and cold face.
The smile on Concubine Rong's face gradually faded, and she backed away from Shen Muchi.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." she shouted.
"Have I indulged you too much?" However, Shen Muchi said this.
Concubine Rong was so frightened that she knelt down on the spot, and everyone in the palace knelt on the ground, trembling.
"I don't know what crime I have committed." Concubine Rong said.
"I don't know what the crime is?" Shen Muchi didn't even bother to explain. He only said coldly: "I asked you to preside over the Sixth Palace because I like you and trust you.
It would be better for you to cause trouble and act arrogantly.
If you are so restless, then you should not do this as a noble concubine."
After saying this, he flicked his sleeves and turned around to go outside, as if he was tired of staying any longer.
Concubine Rong was behind him, and she didn't come back to her senses for a long time.
This noble concubine, don’t want to do it anymore?
This is the first time he has said such words to Shen Muchi since he met her?
He...he...how could he?
"Empress..."
The maid next to her saw Concubine Rong sitting on the ground and was worried that she would catch cold, so she cautiously stepped forward to help her.
"ah……"
But Concubine Rong suddenly roared, as if she was going crazy.
She stood up and swept all the cups and dishes on the table to the floor, causing them to shatter all over the floor.
The maids were startled and quickly knelt down again.
"It's Xu Meiren, Xu Meiren..."
Concubine Rong's voice was filled with hatred, as if she was filled with hatred.