Emperor Jianwen's illness had improved, and he was sitting on the bed, leaning on the thick and soft quilt.
Queen Yu sat beside the bed and personally fed Emperor Jianwen the medicine.
The beauty Lianxiang, who looks exactly like Queen Yu, stands quietly aside.
Lianxiang was not made a concubine, but she was just a palace maid, but she was quite favored by the saints. For more than half a month, she took personal care of Emperor Jianwen's food, clothing and daily life every day.
Empress Yu was virtuous and generous, and not only did she not mind, but she always "supported" him. At this time, Empress Yu served Emperor Jianwen to drink medicine, and did not ask Lianxiang to step back, letting her stand aside to serve him.
Emperor Jianwen was accompanied by his virtuous wife, and by his side was a young beauty who looked exactly like Empress Yu. His heart was greatly comforted, and his eyes were full of smiles.
Yu Qiao saw it in her eyes, but she secretly felt sad for her master.
This is how the emperor's "love is deep".
Every time she saw Queen Yu and Lianxiang in the same room, Yu Qiao felt extremely depressed and aggrieved.
One age is passing by and the appearance is fading, while the other is in the prime of life, but the appearance is very similar, and the contrast becomes more intense. Just like a budding flower growing next to a withered flower...
As a slave, I dare not speculate on what Queen Yu thinks. However, Yu Qiao is really unhappy.
This unhappiness cannot be expressed verbally at all. At most, it can be whispered to Zhilan in private.
Speaking of which, Zhilan was also unlucky. Because of her beautiful appearance and outstanding temperament, she was chosen by Eunuch Lu. In order to win over Eunuch Lu, Empress Yu made Zhilan and Eunuch Lu secretly marry each other.
It was not uncommon for palace maids and chamberlains to pair up and eat together. Eunuch Lu was the most trusted chamberlain around Emperor Jianwen. In terms of status, he was worthy of Zhilan, and his appearance was also handsome.
However, Zhilan was in her late twenties, but Eunuch Lu was already in his forties, a few years older than Zhilan's biological father.
Because of this incident, Yu Qiao also became sulky.
Zhi Lan, on the other hand, accepted her fate quite calmly: "It is my blessing to be able to contribute to the queen, and I am willing to do so. Yu Qiao, you must never show dissatisfaction in front of the queen, let alone talk nonsense.
language."
The master is the master, and the slave is the slave. Even if the master values trust, as a slave, you cannot be arrogant and lose your sense of propriety.
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How could Yu Qiao not understand such a simple truth?
These days, Yu Qiao suppressed all her depression in her heart and never dared to show it on her face.
"To your Majesty and Your Majesty," Yu Qiao reported with a respectful look: "The palace has sent news that His Highness the Seventh Prince's injury has improved and he can sit on the bed for a while today."
Emperor Jianwen relaxed his brows slightly and smiled at Queen Yu: "Young people are physically strong. I suffered such a serious injury that day, but it has only been more than half a month, and it has already improved a lot."
Queen Yu responded with a smile: "That's what the emperor said."
Yu Qiao continued to report: "Chief Gu Shanzhang went to the mountain yesterday to visit His Highness the Seventh Prince and stayed on the mountain together. He said that he did not want His Highness to waste his studies and wanted to teach His Highness himself."
Empress Yu was startled for a moment, then laughed: "Xianzhi, the Seventh Prince is still recovering from his injuries. It won't be too late to start studying again after he recovers. There is no need to rush."
Emperor Jianwen greatly praised Gu Shanchang's behavior: "Xianzhi is really cold on the outside and hot on the inside, and he is good at being a teacher."
Gu Shanchang had a tough temper and was quite difficult to deal with. Even when facing Emperor Jianwen, he never bowed his head to flatter him.
Emperor Jianwen prided himself on being a generous emperor, and he was not in a position to argue with a female prostitute. Moreover, it was a hindrance to Empress Yu's face, so he was quite tolerant of Gu Shanchang.
Unexpectedly, Chief Gu took the initiative to go up the mountain to teach the seventh prince.
As a father, how could Emperor Jianwen be dissatisfied? His view of Gu Shanchang also changed greatly.
Queen Yu's eyes flashed slightly, she echoed a few words, and then passed on the order. From now on, the daily food delivered will be 20% more. She will also send some pens, inks, paper, inkstones and books.
Yu Qiao accepted the order and left.
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After a while, the slender and beautiful Zhilan entered the bedroom and reported softly: "Your Majesty, Concubine Li has come to visit the Emperor and is waiting in the side hall."
Before Queen Yu could open her mouth, Emperor Jianwen frowned and said, "I am recuperating and want to be quiet. Let her go back to the palace and stay in peace."
Empress Yu tactfully advised: "The emperor has been recuperating for several days, and several concubines are also quite worried. They often come to visit, which is also their heartfelt wish. The emperor has not seen anyone, doesn't it chill their hearts?"
"Since Concubine Li is here, let her come in and meet her."
Emperor Jianwen reluctantly nodded.
After a while, Li Fei entered the bedroom.
After carefully dressing up, Concubine Li was gorgeously dressed and fragrant. She opened her mouth with infinite grievances: "The emperor is unwell, and I am in a state of anxiety. I wish I could serve you without my clothes on every day..."
Emperor Jianwen calmly interrupted Concubine Li, who was eager to rip out her heart and lungs: "I have the queen to serve me. You don't have to worry. Just stay peacefully in the palace and don't cause trouble."
Li Fei: "..."
Li Fei was so choked that she couldn't even cry, and she couldn't even squeeze out a smile, so Wei Wei had to agree.
Empress Yu glanced at Concubine Li with a half-smiling look, and said to Emperor Jianwen in a warm voice: "Concubine Li also has good intentions. Why is the emperor so ungrateful? Listening to this, all the concubines feel aggrieved for Concubine Li."
Emperor Jianwen was impatient with Concubine Li, but he was extremely gentle towards Empress Yu, as if his face had changed in an instant: "I have the empress by my side, so why do I need anyone else?"
Why is she someone else?
She was also the woman of Emperor Jianwen, and gave birth to his son who was heroic and intelligent. How could she be "someone else"?
Li Fei bit her lower lip hard.
The beauty Lianxiang standing aside still looked respectful and submissive, and there was no sign of the arrogance after being favored. That beautiful face that resembled Queen Yu was like a thorn, piercing Li Fei's eyes and heart.
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After burning the incense, Concubine Li returned to Jingrong Palace with a sullen face.
I returned to the bedroom, closed the door, and smashed a bunch of things. The shame and anger in my heart was not resolved at all, and my anger was getting stronger and stronger.
What a great Queen Yu!
With a lotus fragrance, he completely won Emperor Jianwen's heart.
For more than half a month, Emperor Jianwen lived directly in Jiaofang Palace. It was not easy for all the concubines in the palace to meet Emperor Jianwen. Let alone taking advantage of his illness to compete for his favor...
What does grace mean in the harem?
It means the direction of the Sacred Heart, the status of the women in the harem, and the subtle inclination of the crown prince's position.
Under such circumstances, how could the fourth prince compete with the third prince?
Regardless of these things, the humiliation she suffered today was enough to make Concubine Li extremely ashamed and angry!
This can't go on like this!
Concubine Li took a deep breath and called the palace maid in: "Immediately serve me to redress and change my clothes. I am going to Cining Palace to pay my respects to the Queen Mother."
