Ye Qianning got out of the car and immediately saw Gu Shuo in purple clothes in front of the palace gate. He stood with his hands behind his back. He was tall and handsome. He stood quietly, as if he was a handsome man.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, Gu Shuosheng is really good-looking, and he can be ranked among the best in Kyoto City in terms of appearance. Qian Fanji and Zhan Chi are also excellent in terms of height and appearance.
Dad has a very wild kind of beauty. Although his appearance is not as good as the three of them, he seems to feel safer than these three pretty boys.
Gu Shuo saw Ye Qianning getting out of the car and raised his feet to greet him.
"Boss Gu also wants to enter the palace?" Ye Qianning asked.
"No, I heard that Concubine Yuan Gui invited you to the palace. I was worried about coming over and taking a look." Gu Shuo came to her.
"You said you wanted to treat me to a snack. It's nothing."
"Just wait a moment, Zhan Chi should be here soon, ask him to accompany you into the palace." Gu Shuo resigned from the imperial merchant, and the token to enter the palace was collected, and he was not allowed to enter or leave the palace at will.
"It's not like a dragon or a tiger's den. Don't be so nervous. I know it well. Don't treat me like a child." Ye Qianning said with a chuckle.
Gu Shuo frowned slightly: "You are just a child."
Six years old is nothing but a child.
"...Anyway, don't worry."
While he was talking, the car behind him also arrived at the entrance of the palace. My father-in-law got out of the car, his face swollen like a steamed bun.
"Miss...Xiang, please." My father-in-law couldn't speak clearly, and his cheeks hurt when he spoke.
Gu Shuo's eyelids twitched.
Ye Qianning proudly turned to look at Gu Shuo: "You see, I never suffer."
Although Gu Shuo didn't know why her father-in-law offended her, it was not like one or two slaps on her face could make her swollen like this.
The people in Concubine Yuan Gui's palace were treated like this. I'm afraid no heir of the housekeeper would dare to do this.
"It's getting late, go in first, don't let Concubine Yuan Gui wait in a hurry." Ye Qianning raised her little hand and waved to reassure him, and then walked towards the palace gate.
The eunuchs and maids all followed.
Gu Shuo stared at the villain, with an unexplainable emotion in his eyes.
Even if he knew what she was capable of, even if he knew everything, he still felt uneasy.
It wasn't until the little girl entered the palace gate that he looked away, turned around and walked towards the attic closest to the arch.
It's almost noon
Since Concubine Yuan Gui changed her bedroom, many concubines in the harem rarely came. First, they felt that the concubine had gotten into something unclean, and they were afraid that it would be contaminated on her.
Secondly, the emperor rarely came, and the imperial concubine felt that she was falling out of favor, so the concubines from the harem came only occasionally and were not as diligent as before.
Early this morning, Concubine Yuan held a banquet for the concubines and invited them to have tea and chat.
Usually, the tea tasting only lasts for an hour, and then the imperial concubine sends people away.
It's good now. All the concubines have been sitting there from morning to noon. I don't know how to say too many polite words. It seems that the concubine has no intention of leaving.
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while, and the concubine, who had no status, did not dare to speak.
"I heard that the imperial concubine's sister also invited Miss Xiang's family. It's already noon, why hasn't she arrived yet?" Concubine Tong's back ached from sitting there.
"I think we were delayed on the road. Please be patient." Concubine Yuan Gui said with a smile on her face.
"Sister Imperial Concubine is so generous. Miss Xiang is known to be arrogant. Not long ago, Prime Minister Gao made a fuss over Mrs. Gao's divorce." Concubine Tong said, raising her hand to signal the palace maid to give her a pat on the back.
"Oh? Is there such a thing?" Concubine Yuan Gui pretended to be surprised.
Some of the other concubines knew about it, and some were not informed. They were shocked when they heard this.
"Don't you, the imperial concubine, know?"
"There have been a lot of worries lately, but I haven't heard anything about it."
"Hey, that's right. The imperial concubine sister has been in the palace for many years. The emperor has rewarded countless treasures. Who wouldn't feel bad if they were all stolen suddenly? The thief is really powerful. He took them all away without saying a word." Concubine Tong and Concubine Yuan Guifei. Entering the palace in the same year, the Tong family is the most snobbish family in the north and is not afraid of Concubine Yuan Gui.
Concubine Yuan Gui's smile is a little ****. No one has been caught yet. There is nothing to steal in my palace. Sisters, you should keep an eye on the things in your own palace to avoid falling into the hands of thieves again. "
As soon as these words came out, the concubines who were sitting looked at each other, feeling a little uneasy.
There have been a lot of rumors in the palace this month. The emperor has invited many magicians and Taoists to exorcise evil spirits. There are rumors that there is something unclean in the palace.
The more I thought about it, the hair on everyone's body stood up.
"Noble... Noble Concubine, I have some matters in the palace." Concubine Jia stood up.
"What's the matter with Concubine Jia in the palace that's so urgent?" Concubine Yuan Gui looked over with a smile.
Concubine Jia stood in her position and smiled stiffly: "No...it's all small things."
"Since it's a trivial matter, there's no need to take it to heart. Just sit down." Everyone could hear the displeasure in Concubine Yuan Gui's words.
Concubine Jia sat.
All the concubines also saw it, and no one could get away if the imperial concubine refused to let her go.
"Your Highness." The young **** walked in with a bruised nose and face.
Concubine Yuan Gui frowned when she saw Lao Gao's swollen cheeks: "Where's Miss Xiao Shunzi?"
"Replying to your Majesty, Miss Xiang was taken away by Eunuch Li as soon as she entered the palace." Concubine Yuan Gui lowered her eyes. Li Quande taking her away must be the emperor's intention. Why did the emperor suddenly summon Ye Qianning?
"Eunuch Li said that Miss Xiang will not come over today. She will accompany the Emperor and Concubine Zhan to have dinner at noon." The young **** knelt on the ground and muttered.
Concubine Yuan Gui's face darkened when she heard this. Will she accompany Concubine Zhan to have dinner?
The concubines sitting there were all thinking about it. The emperor summoned Miss Xiang to accompany Concubine Zhan to have a meal. Although she didn't know why, it showed that the emperor was very fond of Concubine Zhan.
If there is a dragon child in the womb, the emperor will surely have a son in his old age, and the dragon's heart will definitely be overjoyed. Concubine Yuan Gui is probably not far from falling out of favor.
Concubine Yuan Gui quickly adjusted her thoughts, raised her eyes and asked: "Xiao Shunzi asked you to pick up Miss Xiang, why did it take so long? What's wrong with your face?"
"Slave...slave...my queen, Miss Xiang's family is arrogant. The slave has been waiting for more than an hour. After urging her, Miss Xiang asked someone to slap the slave's mouth, and said...and said..." The little **** covered his face and trailed off. Go down.
"say what?"
"They also said that no matter who is in the general's mansion, they must abide by the rules of the general's mansion. Even if the imperial concubine goes there in person, she still has to wait..."
"Snapped"
A cup fell to the ground.
No one dared to express their anger.
"The official authority of the General's Palace is just good." Concubine Yuan Gui's beautiful face twisted.
"Sister, noble concubine, don't be angry. These eunuchs are used to flattery, so you can't believe everything they say. Miss Xiang's concubine also met her last time. Although she is a powerful person, she is not so disrespectful." Concubine Tong I know the virtues of the father-in-law under the imperial concubine.
Being beaten like this must have added fuel to the fire in his words.
"Concubine Tong, everything this servant said is true. I absolutely dare not deceive you in the slightest." The young **** knelt down and spoke sincerely, with a flustered and aggrieved look on his face.
"Every sentence is true? Then let me go and argue in front of the young lady and the emperor. Do you dare to say what you are saying now in front of them?" Concubine Tong asked.
The young **** suddenly became anxious and looked at Concubine Yuan Gui: "My Lady, what I said is true."
Concubine Yuan Gui remained silent for a while.
"Xiao Shunzi, don't tell me whether it's true or not, do you dare to confront Miss Xiang?" Concubine Tong snorted coldly.
The little **** was so worried that sweat broke out on his forehead, and he didn't dare to lift his head up again after his head hit the ground.
"Look, hey, my sister is not a nosy sister. The eunuchs in my sister's palace are very famous. Don't be obedient in front of my sister. No one will take it seriously when you go out." Concubine Tong said and stood up. : "Sister, as the biological mother of the prince, these people who are both obedient and shady have been around the prince for a long time, which will have some influence. Sister, you should be careful when hiring people."
The little **** was so frightened that he trembled all over.
Concubine Yuan Gui knew it well, suppressed her anger, and smiled slightly on her beautiful face: "What my sister said is that it is time to clean up the palace."
"Sister, imperial concubine, just listen. It's getting late and it's time to have lunch. My sister will leave first." Concubine Tong leaned over and bowed.
"Okay, all sisters, you are tired of sitting, so please disperse." The imperial concubine waved her hand.
All the concubines had already sat on the needle felt. After hearing these words, they all stood up, bowed, and retreated.
After everyone retreated, Concubine Yuan Gui couldn't bear it anymore. She grabbed a teapot on the table and threw it at the **** who was kneeling on the ground: "This is a shameful thing."
The **** didn't dare to hide, and the teapot hit his head, causing blood to flow immediately.
"Your Majesty, please spare your life, Your Majesty, please spare your life, I will never dare to do this again."
"You have caused me such embarrassment. Even if I kill you a hundred times, I will not understand the hatred in my heart." This was the first time Concubine Yuan Gui had been scolded like this since she entered the palace.
"Your Majesty, your servant has realized your mistake. Please forgive me, please forgive me." The little **** hit his head heavily on the ground.
"Come here, drag him down and beat him to death with sticks."
The Jin Yiwei came in from outside the door, held the little **** and dragged him out.
"Your Majesty, please spare your life, My Majesty..."
"Wait..." Concubine Yuan Gui suddenly thought of something.
Jin Yiwei let go.
The little **** lay on his stomach and walked towards Concubine Yuan Gui: "Your Majesty, I have mercy, Your Majesty, I have mercy..."
"I can give you a chance to make up for your mistakes."
The little **** raised his head with blood on his face, and a trace of joy appeared in his eyes: "This slave is willing to go through fire and water for my queen."
Concubine Yuan Gui was satisfied: "You come with me."
The little **** got up from the ground and followed Concubine Yuan Gui into the inner room.
Xiang Xueyuan
Ye Qianning thought the emperor had summoned her, but when she arrived at Xiangxueyuan, she immediately understood that Concubine Zhan was afraid that Concubine Yuan had summoned her to the palace, so she brought her here through the emperor's mouth.
Concubine Yuan Gui obviously wanted to invite her to have some snacks and have a heart-to-heart talk, but secretly she wanted to poison her.
There is no chance to make a move today, and he will think of other ways to summon her in less than two days. Instead of letting her worry about it, she might as well go to Concubine Yuan Gui's palace after lunch.
"Your Majesty, Miss Xiang has arrived."
"Let her come in." The voice of Emperor Beili came out.
Eunuch Li took Ye Qianning into the house.
Emperor Beili and Concubine Zhan were sitting at the table. When they heard the sound, they looked towards the door.
Ye Qianning walked through the door and did not kneel down, but leaned down awkwardly: "See you, the emperor, see your empress."