This Eunuch Feng is a eunuch who has served the emperor for many years. He is usually the most greedy for money. But today he even refused to accept the banknote. This is undoubtedly a very dangerous signal. Could it be that the emperor had guessed that she would come to plead for mercy and specifically warned her
Eunuch Feng wants to stop him?
The more Concubine Zheng thought about it, the more panicked she became, and naturally she refused to leave. But Eunuch Feng did not dare to let her in no matter what, and just kept talking softly with a smiling face. After a long stalemate, Eunuch Feng finally told the truth: "The concubine is still
Please come back! This is the emperor's wish, please don't embarrass me..."
It turned out to be the emperor’s intention!
Although Concubine Zheng had some vague expectations, after hearing this with her own ears, her body suddenly trembled and her face turned pale.
When Eunuch Feng saw her like this, he also felt pitiful. However, he was just a eunuch who could only act according to orders. He dared not talk too much, so he lowered his head and said no more.
It seemed that a moment had passed, and it seemed that a long time had passed before Concubine Zheng finally responded. She knelt down slowly with a pale face.
The palace maids and eunuchs all panicked and tried to persuade Concubine Zheng to get up. Concubine Zheng only said one sentence: "If the emperor doesn't see me today, I will keep kneeling here." After saying that, she shut her mouth and allowed everyone to persuade her.
, without even opening his mouth, which shows how firm his determination is.
Eunuch Feng secretly complained in his heart, so he had no choice but to go in and report.
Of course, the emperor did not really fall asleep. After hearing Eunuch Feng's report, the emperor's expression was a little complicated. After all, Concubine Zheng was his concubine that he had loved for many years. Even if she had been neglected and fell out of favor recently, she still had some emotions. Hearing that she ignored her
He knelt outside with dignity. The emperor was also a little moved...
After weighing for a long time, the emperor finally said: "Let her come in and see me!"
Eunuch Feng cheered up and responded. Just as he was about to walk out, there was a sudden movement at the door.
"The Queen has arrived!" As soon as she finished speaking, Queen Gu walked in.
Eunuch Feng naturally stopped. He knew that Queen Gu must have come in a hurry to compete with Concubine Zheng. Any rash action at this time would easily arouse the suspicion of the master. For her own little life
For your own sake, it's better to be honest and low-key.
Sure enough, Queen Gu did not beat around the bush and said straightforwardly: "Concubine Zheng is kneeling outside and asking to see the emperor. I wonder what the emperor's intention is. Do you intend to see her?" Her tone was quite calm, but a trace of displeasure was still faintly revealed.
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The emperor was speechless for a moment.
Empress Gu took a deep breath and knelt down: "Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say. It has been decided to let the third prince take over the vassal status. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. If the Emperor is soft-hearted and listens to Concubine Zheng's words, I'm afraid it will happen again."
Trouble will arise. As a queen, I should be tolerant and should not be quarrelsome with concubines. But it concerns the prince. Even if I have to bear a bad reputation, I must speak out. I hope the emperor will think twice!"
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Eunuch Feng lowered his head even lower. He originally thought that the imperial concubine was cruel enough, but he didn't expect that the empress would be more generous. Now it depends on the emperor's wishes...
The emperor looked silently at Queen Gu who was kneeling beside the bed, and did not speak for a long time.
No one knew what was going through his mind at this moment.
After a long time, the emperor calmly opened his mouth and said: "Stop kneeling. Get up! Go out and talk to the imperial concubine and ask her to go back to the palace and stay well."
Queen Gu breathed a long sigh of relief in her heart. The emperor said so. Naturally, she would never see Concubine Zheng again. Fortunately, she came in time today and stopped Concubine Zheng. Otherwise, with that bitch's acting skills, she might really
She can impress the emperor. Now... Humph! Just let her watch her son being driven out of the capital!
A sneer flashed in Queen Gu's eyes, but when she raised her head, it was quickly replaced by emotion: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I thank you."
The emperor smiled mockingly to himself, but still said nothing. Are you wise? Hearing these two words now, it is really unspeakable irony.
Over the years, he has always been partial to the third prince and Concubine Zheng, but has been a little cold and distant towards Queen Gu and the prince. But it turns out that the person who really harbors evil intentions is the third prince whom he has always valued and favored. Since he has chosen the prince, he must
Drive the third prince away. Otherwise, maybe a few years or more than ten years later, there will still be trouble in the court.
Therefore, he could only make up his mind not to see Concubine Zheng...
The emperor sighed softly and closed his eyes.
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Concubine Zheng was still kneeling outside the bedroom, but she didn't have any confidence in her heart. Empress Gu had just entered, and she knew without thinking that she would definitely spread slander in the emperor's ears. She only hoped that the emperor could remember the past friendship and at least see her.
one side……
Just as I was thinking about it, a familiar figure walked out.
Concubine Zheng raised her head hopefully, but when she saw the other party's face clearly, her heart suddenly sank.
Queen Gu stood still in front of her, her eyes full of sarcastic smiles, but her tone was gentle and slow: "Zheng Guifei, the emperor told you not to kneel here. Go back and rest quickly!"
Concubine Zheng's heart sank, and she blurted out subconsciously: "It's impossible, the emperor must want to see me. It was you who stopped the emperor..."
"What you said is inappropriate." Queen Gu responded slowly: "If the emperor really wants to see you, I can't stop you even if I want to. Now that the emperor doesn't want to see you, I would like to advise you,
It's better to go back to the palace and stay there! So as not to make the emperor angry."
These few words were like sharp blades, piercing deeply into Concubine Zheng's fragile heart.
Concubine Zheng's whole body trembled slightly, and she struggled to get up: "The emperor will not miss me, you are the one who stopped me. I am going to see the emperor now..." As she said that, she rushed in desperately.
Queen Gu did not expect that she would come out like this. In a flash, Concubine Zheng had already rushed to the door.
"Stop her quickly!" Queen Gu shouted angrily through gritted teeth.
Without her instructions, the palace maids and eunuchs standing at the door had already stopped them one after another. But Zheng Guifei looked crazy, ignoring anyone and rushed in. No matter how courageous the palace maids and eunuchs were, they would not dare to do it.
Attack Concubine Zheng. In just a moment, Concubine Zheng actually broke into the bedroom.
Queen Gu didn't expect this turn of events, and her face suddenly turned livid. She chased after her without thinking.
The emperor, who was sleeping with his eyes closed, was startled when he heard the noisy movement, and subconsciously sat up straight.
A figure quickly flashed to the bedside, knelt down heavily, and the familiar face was full of tears: "Your Majesty, you don't even want to see me? I don't believe that the emperor can be so cruel and heartless. If the emperor is angry,
, just punish me for my crime! Anyway, it would be better for me to be dead if I am alive like this..."
Concubine Zheng knelt there, crying without any sense of beauty, but even more sad. Such sadness could not be an act.
How could the emperor not feel any pity when he looked at Concubine Zheng like this? Just as he was about to say something, Empress Gu had already walked to the bedside and said coldly: "Concubine Zheng, the emperor is sick and needs peace of mind to rest. You
It is even more inappropriate to cry and make noise here, disturbing the emperor's peace! Get out of here immediately!"
She spoke with dignity and indifference, but Concubine Zheng didn't even look at her. She just cried and cried to the emperor: "Zhang'er is twenty-five years old this year and has a wife and children. Logically speaking, it's time for him to become a vassal."
As a concubine, I dare not interfere with the government affairs, let alone the emperor's decision. I only hope that the emperor will remember his love for Zhang'er for so many years and let Zhang'er be closer to the capital. In the future, the emperor's birthday or New Year celebrations
When the time comes, Zhang'er can also come back and kowtow to the emperor to say hello. That will be enough for my concubine!"
Empress Gu was furious after hearing this. Concubine Zheng was indeed prepared. She first showed weakness, and then begged with father-son affection. She was clearly playing the emotional card. The emperor had always been partial to the third prince. If he was really soft-hearted for a moment, but
There will be endless trouble!
No, no matter what, we can’t let Concubine Zheng succeed!
After Empress Gu made up her mind, she lost her grace and quickly turned red. She choked and said: "Your Majesty, you must not be soft-hearted and leave this hidden danger to the Crown Prince! You, the Third Prince, are more capable than anyone else.
It is clear that if his vassal territory is too close to the capital, trouble will occur in the future, and it will be the people of Li and the country of the Western Song Dynasty who will suffer..."
Who doesn't know how to cry emotionally? Empress Gu burst into tears, no less than Concubine Zheng.
The emperor's hesitation and dilemma clearly appeared in his eyes.
Concubine Zheng gritted her teeth secretly and turned to look at Empress Gu: "I dare to ask, why does the empress have such arbitrary judgment that Zhang'er will cause civil strife in the future? She will expel my Zhang'er to the northwest just based on random speculations.
You are too cruel to go to a desolate land!" As he said this, he turned around with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, I dare to pledge my life as a guarantee. After Zhang'er goes to the feudal land, he will definitely do what he wants.
What a vassal king. He will never have any thoughts that he shouldn’t have! Even if the emperor doesn’t trust my concubines, he should always trust your own son!”
"Your Majesty, please don't be fooled by her sweet words." Empress Gu responded tit-for-tat without giving in: "Of course what she said at this time is nice, but who can say for sure what will happen in the future. If the third prince really behaves himself, what will happen to him?
What is the purpose of running a party and forming private interests for many years?"
Two noble women who had barely maintained the illusion of peace in the past finally broke up with each other at this moment and no longer had any scruples in speaking.
The maids and eunuchs were all frightened and trembling with fear when they heard this. No one dared to listen any more, and they all retreated silently.
In the gorgeous dormitory, only the emperor was sitting on the dragon couch. Concubine Zheng was kneeling beside the dragon couch, and Queen Gu was standing beside her. Concubine Zheng and Queen Gu were looking at each other angrily, refusing to give in to each other.
The emperor's temples were beating wildly when he heard this, and he finally opened his mouth and said: "Okay, you two shut up!" (To be continued...)
ps: These two chapters seem to be in the style of a palace fight~(^_^)~