RPAGF Chapter 188: Not Giving Any Face
Chapter 188: Not Giving Any Face
The next day, Bo Muxi got up very early and Shen Zhiyao had to accompany him.
When she was helping the emperor change his clothes, she yawned continuously, which made Bo Muxi want to yawn too.
"I have to take care of state affairs, and my beloved concubine does not govern the country. I am just here to pay my respects. If you are really tired, you might as well take a leave. My beloved concubine has always paid attention to etiquette, and I think the queen will not blame you."
Of course he knew that the little concubine would definitely not ask for leave, so he teased her on purpose.
"Your Majesty is really... If it were any other day, it would be fine, but Miss Hu had such severe abdominal pain last night that she had to come to Cuiweixuan in person to invite Your Majesty. Of course, I have to go and 'check' on whether Miss Hu is feeling better."
Shen Zhiyao deliberately emphasized the word "concern" but looked at the emperor with a smile. Her peach blossom eyes seemed to say: Don't worry, I know my limits and will not make things too difficult for your beloved.
Bo Muxi just smiled. He would not interfere in the struggles in the harem. As long as it was not outrageous, it all depended on one's ability. If one could not win, he would be eliminated on the spot. There was nothing to worry about.
When Shen Zhiyao sent him to the door, Bo Muxi suddenly turned around and said with a smile: "Then I will wait for my beloved concubine's 'triumphant return'."
After saying that, he walked away with a smile.
Shen Zhiyao looked at his elegant back and couldn't help complaining: He is such a troublemaker. Last night he was so concerned that he asked Doctor Zhang to come and see me, but today he just let me fight him? He is so fickle.
Shen Zhiyao not only dressed up, but also had a hearty breakfast before leisurely going to Fengyi Palace.
Not long after, Concubine Hu came leisurely. Shen Zhiyao smiled secretly in her heart, thinking that her illness was not serious enough.
Zhang Concubine was eager to watch the fun and fired the first shot: "Oh, I heard that the night before, the emperor turned over the name of Hu Cairen and ran to Cuiweixuan, but I didn't hear that Jin Shuyi went to Zhengfuxuan to call anyone! The emperor left on his own, it sounds new."
Concubine Lu Shufei agreed: "Yes, but I heard that last night, Lady Hu sent someone to Cuiweixuan to call the emperor, but failed to call the emperor. I wonder if it's because she is resentful of what happened the night before!"
Since Concubine Lu Shufei joined Concubine Zhao, her words and deeds have become much more radical, which is very different from her previous neutral style.
Shen Zhiyao looked at Concubine Lu Shufei with great interest. She felt that this person seemed to be coerced by Concubine Zhao and was very abnormal.
Facing the teasing of the two, Lady Hu was very calm and said with a smile: "Sisters, you are joking. How could I bear a grudge against you? It was my servant who panicked and lost his mind, so I went to ask the emperor for help."
"Hmph, you're good at making excuses." Concubine Zhao snorted coldly, obviously not believing her words.
In response, Hu Cairen just smiled and did not say anything back, appearing very magnanimous.
Seeing how calm she was, everyone no longer wanted to make things difficult for her.
But Shen Zhiyao didn't want to let her go easily, otherwise, anyone would dare to "intercept" from Cuiweixuan in the future.
Shen Zhiyao stepped forward and asked with pretended concern, "Hu Cairen, is your stomachache better?"
She had specifically asked Lin En, and it was true that Lady Hu did not seem to be pretending.
Hu Cairen's face froze. She really didn't expect the other party to keep chasing her like this, so she said sincerely, "It was really painful last night. I took the medicine and I feel much better today. I'm really sorry for disturbing Sister Shen's rest last night."
Shen Zhiyao refused to fall for her emotional appeal and curled her lips and said, "Hu Cairen's abdominal pain is indeed at a bad time. If it had happened a day earlier, the emperor would not have come out of Zhengfu Palace in the middle of the night. It would have been a waste of time..."
As soon as these words were spoken, there were several "puff" sounds, and more than one person burst out laughing.
Hu Cairen glanced over and saw that the one who led the sneering was Concubine Zhao.
The most serious person present was the Queen. She still had a dignified face, but her face was a little red.
The queen was already showing great respect by doing this, but the concubines below laughed a little too presumptuously.
Just as Hu Cairen was about to try to make amends, Shen Zhiyao spoke first, "Oh, Sister Hu, please don't blame me. I am just like that. I speak my mind without thinking."
Hu Cairen bit her lip and tried to suppress her anger. She didn't want to confront Shen Zhiyao head-on at this moment. The other party was too wild and a "regular army" like her might not be able to defeat her.
If you make this person angry and make him say something even more scary, it will be even more difficult to deal with.
Hu Cairen was a ruthless man and he managed to hold it in.
"Sister Shen is too polite. It's my fault. I didn't control the servants well and disturbed Sister Shen's rest in the middle of the night. It's what you deserve." Hu Cairen said with an awkward smile, at least she didn't lose face.
Shen Zhiyao stared straight into Hu Cairen's eyes, thinking that it was enough to stop at the right time, and there was no need to make it too embarrassing, so she smiled gently: "Well, you are right, let's put this matter behind us."
Everyone seemed a little disappointed to see that the matter did not escalate further, but after all, they were not the parties involved and it was not appropriate for them to join in the fun.
When the queen had seen enough, she cleared her throat as if she had something to say, and everyone quickly withdrew their gazes and looked at the queen.
"Tomorrow is the Second Prince's full moon banquet. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor are naturally very fond of the newborn child in the palace, so a grand celebration is needed. I have been busy for nearly a month, so everyone should happily attend the banquet tomorrow. I think you all understand what I mean, right?"
The queen's phoenix eyes swept across the room, full of intimidation.
It seems like he is telling everyone to have a good time tomorrow, but in reality he is warning everyone not to cause trouble or make trouble for themselves.
Everyone bowed and responded quickly. Now that the queen's prestige in the harem had skyrocketed, no one dared to openly disobey her.
The greetings were quickly concluded, as the Queen was busy going to Yongfu Palace, so everyone went their separate ways.
Shen Zhiyao listened to Lu Wanyi and deliberately hid herself, making excuses for not accompanying the Queen to attend the Second Prince's full moon banquet.
The queen knew it very well and didn't bother with her.
Lu Wanyi and Shen Zhiyao walked slowly towards the pavilion, treating it as a stroll.
The spring breeze is warm and feels very comfortable.
"Look at Mrs. Hu's smile just now. It was so awkward. This person is so hypocritical. I don't like it." Lu Wanyi said with a smile.
"After testing it today, we can see that this guy does have some potential. He is more cunning and patient than the group of Concubine Zhao." Shen Zhiyao did not join in the fun.
“But judging from the emperor’s opinion now, except for the fact that she was given more attention when she first entered the palace, the novelty has worn off, and she is still not as good as you.” Lu Wanyi stopped laughing and analyzed seriously.
"It's hard to tell what the emperor is thinking three times a day. However, looking at Concubine Hu's ruthlessness, I'm afraid she will be promoted steadily." Shen Zhiyao said.
"I guess I admire Concubine Wan more than Lady Hu. She is usually very low-key, but she was able to steadily rise to the position of Concubine Wan. Now that she is pregnant, she is so low-key that people almost forget about her." Lu Wanyi couldn't help but sigh.
"Indeed, who could have thought that? Concubine Wanxian had long been out of favor, yet she unexpectedly got pregnant during the Chinese New Year. She was even helped by the Empress. I have to say that the Empress has an extraordinary broad mind."
Speaking of the Queen, Shen Zhiyao couldn't hold back her sincere praise.