There are definitely not a few people who know about the past between her and Gu Xinian. However, due to her current status as the crown prince's concubine, no one would mention it in front of her. Unexpectedly, Ye Qinglan would be so bold. It broke through this layer...
Shen Qiuyu looked stiff and ugly, but Ye Qinglan smiled and looked calm.
In this contest, you can see who is higher and who is lower at a glance!
Just when the atmosphere was stiff and awkward, the daughter-in-law walked in with a smile, followed by several palace maids, each holding exquisite dishes in their hands and placing them on the table one by one.
The concubine-in-law didn't seem to notice the difference in the atmosphere, and said with an apologetic smile: "The empress only ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare one dish before. These are the rules of the imperial kitchen. Today, Concubine Shen and Miss Ye Shi have been wronged."
Shen Qiuyu took a deep breath and forced out a gentle smile: "Thank you, Madam Yue, for taking the trouble. These dishes are already very good, don't you think so, Cousin Lan?"
Is this a secret mockery of her low background and lack of knowledge? Ye Qinglan smiled calmly and said, "That's what Concubine Shen said."
With the concubine-in-law and all the maids present, the conversation between the two came to an end. Next, the two had lunch quietly. For real noble ladies, table manners have been strictly trained and taught. The most important thing is elegant posture. The meal is silent, and even the amount of food is strictly controlled. You can only eat until you are seven-tenths full at most.
Shen Qiuyu deliberately wanted to overpower Ye Qinglan and deliberately showed her reserved and elegant side. Even the posture of holding the chopsticks was very graceful. In her opinion, Ye Qinglan was just a concubine. How could table manners be so strong? In front of your perfect self, you will definitely feel inferior.
Ye Qinglan clearly knew that Shen Qiuyu was pretending, but she couldn't help but sigh secretly in her heart. This Shen Qiuyu was really good at pretending. Even if he knew that she was cruel and duplicitous, it was inevitable that she would be so elegant. The comfortable look confused him. No wonder he could monopolize the prince's favor for several years.
That somewhat boring question came to mind again. Can Gu Xinian really forget Shen Qiuyu completely?
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Well, this question is indeed boring! Ye Qinglan quickly shifted her thoughts away and began to think about the most practical issues at hand.
Empress Gu summoned her to the palace in a high-profile manner. Mr. Xue will never dare to have her ideas in the future! However, a cross-examination is definitely inevitable. The matter between her and Gu Xinian probably can't be kept secret for long...
The result of being absent-minded is that I accidentally ate an extra bowl...
When Ye Qinglan came back to her senses, she realized that Shen Qiuyu had already stopped using his chopsticks and was looking at her with a slight smile. There was clearly some contempt in that seemingly friendly smile: "Cousin Lan, why don't you eat more? In the palace, The dishes here are carefully prepared by the royal chefs, and you don’t have the chance to eat them on weekdays.”
Ye Qinglan sneered in her heart. But there was a grateful smile on her face: "Yes, the royal meal in the palace is indeed delicious. If I couldn't eat it anymore, I really want to eat more." After saying that, he asked with concern: " Concubine Shen only ate half of the bowl and then put down her chopsticks. Is she not used to the royal meal? This is the royal meal given by the Queen herself, so Concubine Shen must not be dissatisfied!"
Shen Qiuyu smiled slightly and then said nonchalantly: "Of course not, but I'm not a big eater, so I was full after only eating half a bowl." After a pause, he pretended to be friendly and easy-going and said: " When my cousin Lan was young, I shamelessly taught her a few words. From now on, I have to be more restrained in front of others. If I only focus on eating, I will be laughed at."
Ye Qinglan blinked, with an innocent look on her face: "Really? But if you only care about other people's opinions and don't eat enough, that's so hypocritical."
...Shen Qiuyu suddenly discovered that the self-control she was proud of was on the verge of collapse!
She was too careless and underestimated the enemy! How could an ordinary girl catch Gu Xinian's eyes? Facts have proved that this seemingly gentle and quiet girl is actually a cunning and insidious little fox. Her sharp tongue makes people want to vomit blood. !
The daughter-in-law stood aside, looking at her nose and heart, pretending not to hear the quarrel between the two.
She is a close confidant of Empress Gu, and she is usually present when the concubines come to pay their respects. She has long been used to such verbal confrontations. However, the strange thing is, how could Concubine Shen get into a fight with Miss Ye Shi?
When she thought about the rumors she had heard about Concubine Shen, the concubine Yue suddenly realized something...
With Shen Qiuyu's cautious temperament, she shouldn't be so impulsive. But the fact that Gu Xinian was in love with someone else deeply stimulated the most fragile part of her heart, causing her to behave abnormally.
However, after a brief loss of composure, Shen Qiuyu quickly woke up and returned to her original elegance and calmness. She smiled and said, "Since we are full, how about we go for a walk in the garden outside Fengyi Hall?" ?”
Ye Qinglan responded with a gentler and kinder smile: "Since Concubine Shen is so elegant, then I can't be more respectful than obey her." Obviously, going to the garden is an excuse, and it is really true that he wants to find a quieter place to continue competing with her. . Since Shen Qiuyu is so eager to humiliate herself, of course she cannot be disappointed.
The two looked at each other, each sneered in their hearts, and then stood up and walked out. The concubine did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly followed, and with the addition of several maids, the momentum was not small.
Shen Qiuyu walked in front slowly, and Ye Qinglan followed slowly behind.
The scenery in the garden is naturally excellent, with three steps, one pavilion, five steps and one rockery, as well as all kinds of colorful flowers and plants, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Unfortunately, neither Shen Qiuyu nor Ye Qinglan is in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery.
After walking slowly for a while, Shen Qiuyu suddenly turned around and said with a smile: "Cousin Lan, there are some crabapples in bloom over there, how about we go and enjoy them?"
Ye Qinglan happily agreed.
The daughter-in-law, who was conscientious in her duties, was about to follow when Shen Qiuyu looked over with her wonderful eyes, and said with a sweet smile: "The daughter-in-law must be tired too, why not take them to the pavilion over there to have a rest for a while."
The implication was very obvious, and Guan Yue understood it immediately. After a slight hesitation, she agreed with a smile. Fortunately, the pavilion was not far from the crabapple tree, and the two of them were within sight. Nothing could go wrong. !
After sending away the concubine-in-law and the palace maids, Shen Qiuyu and Ye Qinglan walked to the begonia tree one after another.
These crabapple trees are growing extremely well, with luxuriant branches and leaves and gorgeous flowers. The gentle breeze blows, and bursts of fragrance blow towards you, refreshing your heart and mind. The sun shines on the ground through the gaps, making spots of light.
Standing under the tree, Shen Qiuyu suddenly felt dazed for a moment. The memories deep in her heart came overwhelming.
Back then, she and Gu Xinian were childhood sweethearts who had the same affection. She loved crabapple flowers the most and often played the piano under the tree. And that gentle and handsome young man stood not far away with a smile, holding a brush in his hand to draw her into the painting...
In this trance, a graceful figure walked up to her and smiled slightly: "Does Concubine Shen like Begonia flowers very much?"
Shen Qiuyu calmed down and said with a faint smile: "Yes, I have always liked Begonia." After a moment of pause, he sighed in a nostalgic tone: "There are many Begonias planted in Duke Dingguo's Mansion. I like Begonia the most. Playing the piano under the tree. Cousin Xinian is good at painting and even painted for me..."
At this point, as if aware of the gaffe, he smiled apologetically: "Look at me, why are I talking about this? Cousin Lan, things between me and Cousin Xinian are all in the past. Ever since I married After arriving at the Prince's Mansion, cousin Xinian and I lost contact. Cousin Xinian has not gotten married probably not because of me. You must not worry too much."
As expected, he is a master of instigation. With just a few words, he can make people feel panicked.
Ye Qinglan smiled calmly and said: "Concubine Shen is exaggerating. In fact, I have heard some things about you and Cousin Gu. As you said, those are all things in the past. You are now the prince. Of course, the concubine will no longer worry about Cousin Gu. As for Cousin Gu’s delay in getting married, I once asked him the reason, and he said..."
Having said this, he deliberately pretended to be shy and lowered his head.
Shen Qiuyu took the bait and asked, "What did he say?"
People probably all have this kind of bad nature. It was obvious that they abandoned the person they didn't want on their own initiative, but when the other person really found a new love, they still felt angry and unwilling to have their things taken away. Shen Qiuyu is now in this situation. In this kind of subtle and complicated emotions, I am far less calm than usual.
Ye Qinglan was waiting for her to ask this question, smiling shyly and sweetly: "Cousin Gu said that he has not been able to get married because he has not found the person he really likes. This must be God's arrangement, so that he has been waiting. I."
Ye Qinglan opened her mouth to say such disgusting words without any psychological burden. The effect was also very obvious. Shen Qiuyu's face changed slightly and her voice trembled: "He...really said that?"
How could it be possible? He obviously refused to marry another woman because he always had her in his heart...
Ye Qinglan smiled sweetly: "Yes, he did say that." After a pause, he said considerately: "Is it possible that Concubine Shen is still brooding about the past and feels that she has something to do with Cousin Gu? Feel guilty! Actually, you really don’t have to be like this. Cousin Gu has forgotten everything about the past a long time ago. So, you don’t have to feel sorry for Cousin Gu, and you don’t have to explain anything to me. I believe that he is now I am the only one in my heart."
Shen Qiuyu's pretty face turned pale, she bit her lip hard, forcing herself to calm down. She took a deep breath and asked: "Did he really say this? You couldn't have said it casually to deceive me, right? !”
Ye Qinglan pretended to be surprised and opened her eyes wide: "I don't understand what you said, why should I lie to you?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation, monthly vote, you Your support is my greatest motivation.)
