The recent trends in the palace are very unclear, because the emperor has favored a newly promoted concubine, and it has reached the point where he is doted on every night. Everyone in the harem, from the queen to the concubines, has an expression of anger on their faces. Even Shen Huan was aware of the grievances that he dared to express.
But no matter what, Shen Huan still went to Zhonggong Palace to find Dechang and go to class together.
After a while, Dechang came out, and before Shen Huan could speak, he pulled her away.
Walking to a corner, Dechang took a breath, patted his chest and said, "Ah Huan, you came just in time, the Queen Mother is angry!"
"Why is the Queen so angry?" Even if you don't ask, you will know that it must be because of the newly promoted concubine.
Dechang sighed: "Oh, I have been suffering these past two days. Ever since my father favored that pure nobleman, I have rarely come to my mother's house. In the past, I didn't come every day, but only every two days. Now I come here every ten or so." Damn it, I haven’t seen any other concubines in the middle palace, and I rarely go there.”
Shen Huan really didn't expect this pure noble man to be so charming, so he asked: "Is this pure noble man beautiful?"
Dechang thought for a while and said: "It's not very beautiful. Who among the beauties in the harem is not beautiful? It's just that her temperament is surprisingly docile, and she looks pitiful. Although she is favored, she does not rely on favor and is arrogant. She comes to pay her respects to the Queen Mother every day, but every time she comes, the Queen Mother will be angry for a while. Ah Huan, do you think all men like this kind of gentle woman?"
Shen Huan shook his head blankly and said, "I don't know."
Dechang pursed his lips and smiled and said: "That's not necessarily the case. Just look at how you behave with your brothers on weekdays. They all still like you."
Shen Huan said dissatisfiedly: "Why do you involve me?"
Dechang chuckled, sighed again, and said with a sad face: "The Queen Mother is not happy, and the atmosphere in the entire palace is weird. I am walking inside now, and I don't dare to express my anger, for fear of offending the Queen Mother. , it will be miserable if you use me for surgery.”
"Then you have to be careful!"
"kindness"
The two chatted for a while, and then went to class together. Shen Huan was very curious about the pure nobleman and wanted to see her face, but he didn't know where her palace was, and he went there so rashly. , it’s really not appropriate
Although I was curious about that noble person in every possible way, I could only go to class with peace of mind. Although I would secretly inquire about that noble person, I could not see his true appearance. After more than a month, I heard that the noble person was pregnant.
The emperor held a banquet to celebrate, and Shen Huan took the opportunity to see the nobleman. He was indeed not beautiful in appearance, and looked like a jade from a small family, but his eyebrows looked soft, and his behavior was very graceful. His delicate appearance was very exciting. protective heart
Shen Huan secretly sighed, no wonder the emperor likes her. He is a gentle person, so why would he fall in love with such a woman so much when he meets her?
At the banquet, the emperor announced in public that the pure concubine would be granted the title of pure concubine. Such a promotion was too fast, which made many people jealous. The concubine knelt down to thank her, and the emperor helped her up. Shen Huan only noticed that the queen's face was ugly. Youyou sighed, thinking that this pure concubine might not have a good time in the future.
The emperor's special favor will arouse dissatisfaction in the harem, and at the same time, it will also arouse dissatisfaction among the courtiers. Yan Guan has already begun to remonstrate, saying that the emperor has not achieved equal exposure to rain and dew, and the pure concubine must be the reincarnation of a demon. Emperor Wanwang regards the country as his country. Seriously, don’t indulge in women’s sex
The emperor was very angry, but he still loved the pure concubine and showed no intention of giving in to the courtiers.
For the sake of pure concubines, the emperor began to confront the courtiers
The prime minister unexpectedly did not set an example, but then again, the prime minister has never been very interfering in his attitude towards the concubines in the harem. In the end, it is all the emperor's family affairs, and which woman he likes has nothing to do with him.
It's just that Concubine Rou got angry every time she saw him, saying, "Are all the Shen and Xie families fools? Let a noble man become big!" The prime minister had heard this many times and didn't bother to see her. She didn't want to take action herself. We have to wait for the queen's people to make the first move. The prime minister is exhausted, so Shen Yuan is left to deal with it.
Shen Yuan listened to her aunt's venting with a smile. When she left the palace and saw Shen Huan waiting for her, she smiled bitterly and Shen Huan said, "Auntie gave you a look on her face again?"
"What else?"
Shen Huan also smiled bitterly. When the two of them passed by the garden, they saw a thin woman in front of them. Shen Huan looked familiar and asked in surprise: "Who is this?"
"Oh, it's that pure concubine!"
"What? How come she's so thin? When I saw her last time, she looked fine!"
Shen Yuan pulled her sleeve and whispered: "Ever since I was almost poisoned to death last time, I have been suspicious..."
"Who wants to poison her?" Shen Huan was surprised.
"Who knows? Anyway, it was not found out. The emperor changed all the people in her palace, but she was still worried. Not to mention the tea and fruits handed to her by the palace people, she didn't touch them at all. Even the food, she I was extra careful and didn’t sleep well, so I lost weight so quickly.”
Shen Wen listened blankly, then remembered something, and suddenly said in a low voice with a solemn look: "The concubine in the palace back then... she was just a concubine, but she was killed by the queen. It seems that this pure concubine was killed by the queen. , I’m afraid that time is running out.”
Shen Yuan heard what she said was weird, frowned and asked, "What did you say?"
Seeing that there was no one around, Shen Huan told the story of meeting Jiang Ronghua and the imperial doctor outside the central palace that day, and expressed her suspicions. After hearing this, Shen Yuan said seriously: "Don't mention this matter to others again. It’s all over now, no one will pursue it for a dead person, even if the pure concubine can’t save her life, it’s still her life!”
Shen Wen was shocked: "But it is a small life after all! If you don't protect it more, you will die in vain!"
Shen Yuan sneered and said: "Death in vain? How many lives have been wasted in this palace? Even if she died in vain, it was because she was confused... You will know this truth later, and it doesn't hurt to tell you now. The emperor favors you, and you can rise to the top. But if the emperor loves you, you will be dead! Who knows that the imperial concubine..." Shen Yuan stopped quickly, Shen Huan became suspicious, and when she was about to ask, she saw Chun Concubine walking over.
Shen Huan saluted. Concubine Chun looked very fond of her and said with a smile: "Are you the prime minister's youngest daughter? As expected, it is as beautiful as the outside world!" Her voice was soft and she sounded very comfortable.
Shen Huan said humbly: "Shen Huan's posture is like that of a willow tree, and the empress is the one who will conquer the country!"
Chunbi smiled, stroked her belly and said, "I really hope my child will be as beautiful as you."
Shen Huan asked in surprise: "Don't you want me to give birth to a prince?"
Shen Yuan coughed lightly, and the pure concubine sighed: "No, I have made the emperor very embarrassed. If I give birth to another prince, I'm afraid..."
Shen Huan twitched the corner of her mouth, I'm just afraid... I'm just afraid that your lives will be in danger!
Shen Yuan pulled Shen Huan and said to Chunbi: "It is destiny to have a boy or a girl. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. My sister and I are going back first. Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."
Chunbi was about to speak but stopped. Seeing Shen Yuan's guarded look, she could only say: "Princess Yu, please do it."