Although the Chengqian Palace is large, it is a place that Yinzhen is very familiar with.
That pear tree, which must be as white as snow in April every year, is full of his memories - when he was young, he would always like to go to the pear tree after coming back from studying in the study class and greeting Queen Xiao Yiren.
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Yinzhen held Ji Ling's hand and told her in detail about Chengqian Palace. Only then did Ji Ling know that Queen Xiao Yiren also lived here when she was a noble concubine.
She was startled, but Yinzhen had already casually changed the subject and talked about many things about his childhood. It was rare for Ji Ling to hear what the fourth master said, so he couldn't help but listen with interest, and pulled his sleeve again, asking more questions.
Many details.
Su Peisheng waited outside for a while, fearing that the emperor might have some instructions after he took a break, but as he waited, he heard faint laughter and laughter inside.
At three or four o'clock in the night, Yinzhen got up. After a simple wash, when he left the palace gate of Chengqian Palace, there was no movement. Yinzhen went directly back to Yangxin Palace to have breakfast and then went to court.
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After dawn, Concubine Qian returned to Chuxiu Palace in despair.
She had just returned to her main hall, and before she could sit down, Li Gui and Ma Changzai, who were sitting next to her, came over to show their hospitality.
The two of them had long heard about Concubine Qian's bedtime last night. At this time, they saw Concubine Qian with two big dark circles under her eyes and a look of exhaustion. They thought it was because she didn't sleep well last night.
After thinking about it, Li Gui and Ma Chang both had meaningful smiles on their faces.
Looking at their expressions, Concubine Qian knew that they thought they were indeed sleeping with the emperor - but she had trouble saying so.
There’s no way to explain it!
How to explain this? You can't just say to them simply and rudely, "Actually, you are overthinking, the emperor didn't touch me at all last night."
Seeing Li Guiren's eagerness to try, even Ma Chang's usually dull face was filled with peach blossoms.
Concubine Qian's heart moved, and she suddenly yawned naturally, frowned, rubbed her waist and thumped her shoulders, and then said lazily: "I am very tired, I have no energy at all...
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Her eyes flickered over the faces of Li Gui and Ma Chang, and then she finished her words ambiguously: "I'm so tired!"
So tired...
Li Gui and Ma Changzai pursed their lips tightly, glanced at each other awkwardly, and immediately jumped up from the chair, blushing and saying with a heartbeat: "Then the Qian concubine is resting well, the maids and concubines will not disturb her!"
Concubine Qian nodded, smiled again, with a lazy look on her face, raised her hand and propped her chin up, watching the backs of the two people walking out.
Now that the news has spread, it's better to leave the mistake alone.
Sure enough, Li Gui and Ma Chang were on the front foot and had just left. Gao Gui and a few Chang were on the back foot and promised to come to Chuxiu Palace.
Some of these people usually fawned over her, while others were indifferent to her and didn't even say hello.
At this moment, looking at the smiling faces in front of her, Concubine Qian had tasted for the first time what it felt like to be "favoured".
This is just a sleep in the Yangxin Palace. I haven't received any favor from the emperor, but the situation has become like this.
Concubine Qian wants to climb up even more.
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After returning to his own yard, Li Guiren could no longer bear the sourness rising from the bottom of his heart.
She sat in front of the dressing mirror, grabbed a comb, and said repeatedly to her personal maid: "Damn it! It's all my fault, Mao Bi - I am not favored and I have bad luck. If she hadn't pulled me to ask questions and walk yesterday,
I have taken another path, I should be by Qianbi's side!"
Yes, she always travels with Concubine Qian. If Concubine Mao had not taken her away yesterday and let her go with Concubine Qian, she would definitely have met the emperor.
The emperor can be attracted to concubine Qian, why can't he be attracted to her?
To say the least, it would be of great benefit to at least be able to show your face in front of the emperor, answer a few words, and increase your sense of presence.
Li Guiren's personal maid was named Yibao. At this time, he quickly relieved her: "Master, don't worry, this is all a coincidence. You can't tell! Master, we didn't meet him this time. Let's keep an eye on it. We can't tell for sure next time."
Then we met."
Li Guiren shook his head.
Easier said than done - opportunities are not so easy to seize.
Seeing Chen Concubine's status rising day by day, after she gave birth to the child, even if Chen Concubine was a kind person, would she really have the time and energy to receive a little noble like her?
When the time comes, there will be many people fawning over her, and she is afraid that she will not be able to step through the threshold of Chengqian Palace.
Li Guiren changed his posture and rubbed his brow bone with a headache.
Seeing this, Yibao walked up behind Li Guiren and gently massaged his master. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Master, there is no need to be anxious. I think it is beneficial for the concubine to be able to sleep with you now."
Li Guiren half-opened his eyes and raised his head to look at Yibao.
Yibao narrowed his two small eyes and whispered: "Master, think about it - if Empress Qianbi really goes up, won't the Emperor also come to our Chuxiu Palace?
As long as the master has coaxed the concubine Qian who is the head of the throne, is he afraid that he will not have the chance to appear in front of the emperor?
This saves a lot of time, worry, and effort compared to going to Concubine Chen’s house again and again!”
Li Guiren didn't speak for a long time, and finally slowly patted the back of Yibao's hand and smiled.
Yes, she was confused, why didn't she think of this level? If Concubine Qian could lure the emperor here, wouldn't she also have a chance?
She waved her hand and said, "Go and put the breakfast on the table. I'm hungry."
Early in the morning, I heard that Concubine Qian had returned from Yangxin Hall. She didn't even bother with breakfast, so she went to the main hall to fawn over her.
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Zhongcui Palace.
"What? Concubine Qian?" Concubine Yu suddenly turned her head, stared at the little eunuch and asked, "I'm afraid it's a mistake?"
The little eunuch lowered his head and whispered: "If you tell me back to the master, the news is absolutely true and the plan cannot be wrong!
Everyone saw that Concubine Qian entered the Yangxin Hall at night and did not come out until this morning, staying all night!"
Concubine Yu raised her hand to support the edge of the dressing table. After thinking for a long time, a gloating smile gradually appeared on her face. She asked again: "What about the morning? Is there anything going on in the Yangxin Hall after Concubine Qian comes out?"
The young eunuch understood the meaning of her question, shook his head and said, "To tell you what my master is saying, the two young eunuchs from the Yangxin Palace sent Concubine Qian back to the Chuxiu Palace, but I haven't heard of the rewards..."
Concubine Yu nodded, raised her hand to let the little eunuch go down, and thought to herself: It doesn't matter whether there is a reward or not.
Men...as long as the concubine makes the emperor happy, future rewards and other rewards will always come.
I think back when Concubine Chen was still here, and she had just been favored, the emperor didn't immediately treat her like a darling, right?
Besides, isn't being able to sleep with the emperor the most generous reward for the concubines in this harem?
