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Su Manhe slowly lowered her body and sat on a chair made of red lacquer. She let out a faint sigh as her eyes drooped down, revealing exhaustion.

"Look at esteemed wangfei's expression, it seems …" You didn't rest well? " Xia Yan'er frowned slightly, pretending to care, but her heart felt like it was on fire. When had she ever seen Su Manhe show weakness in front of an imperial concubine? She really didn't know what she was up to!

"It's not that you didn't rest well, it's that you didn't rest at all! "To tell you the truth, when I returned to the Purple Lai Pavilion from the Cold Palace Garden last night, I didn't sleep all night, sigh …" Su Manhe's eyes flashed with a faint light.

"Does esteemed wangfei have any worries?" Xia Yaner noticed the sadness in Su Manhe's eyes and could not help but be curious in her heart. Although she had lost to Xu Bixuan in this match, she would not be so disappointed, right?

"Why can't big sister tell?" Our emperor has fallen for Xu Bixuan, and even though she committed such a huge mistake, she hasn't been punished in the slightest! To tell you the truth, last night, the emperor came to my place to denounce me for my crimes. Although he did not do anything to me due to my ten years of kindness, the truth is, the emperor's heart is clear! It was all on Xu Bixuan! You and I... Heh, it's just a passing cloud of smoke! " As Su Man She spoke, his eyes were actually filled with mist. From time to time, she would wipe them with the silk handkerchief in her hand!

"Yan'er's life is miserable, to the emperor, it's really like passing clouds and smoke. Niangniang, you are different, you and the emperor have loved each other for ten years, and the emperor even deposed Xu Bixuan for your sake, and even beat her into a cold palace. It can be seen how unrivalled your position in the emperor's heart is!" Hearing the Empress's words, it seems rather humble! " Xia Yan'er narrowed her eyes. She wanted to see a slight flaw on Su Manhe's face, but to no avail.

"Forget it!" Since the ancient times, even the emperors would show mercy to me. If the emperors truly cared for me, they would not allow me to kneel on the ground and stay awake in the middle of the night! Elder sister, you and I are both experienced people, so I believe you understand this more deeply than I do! " In order to achieve an effect, Su Manhe lightly sobbed a few times, and then let out a long sigh!

"What the Empress says is extremely true …" Don't know... Your Highness, come to my Jade Pavilion … What does that mean? " A trace of hatred flashed across Xia Yan'er's heart. If it wasn't for her, Su Manhe, would she have tasted the feeling of a newbie laughing and not knowing the taste of an old one crying?

No matter how stupid Xia Yaner was, she did not believe that Su Manhe was just taking a seat at the Jade Pavilion!

"Elder sister was too concerned. It was just that His Majesty thought of the Empress Dowager's Hundred Days of Sacrifice to keep all the consorts busy for a long time, so he specially ordered the imperial kitchens to make this lotus seed porridge as a reward!" I thought maybe my sister didn't get it, so I brought it here for you! " Su Manhe turned around and glanced at Little Peach Blossom. A glint of light flashed through her eyes.

Little Tao Hong didn't dare to hesitate and quickly placed the bamboo basket in her left hand on the table. She secretly let out a sigh of relief in her heart and then stood behind Su Man He.

"There is such a thing... Yan'er thanks esteemed wangfei Xin! " Xia Yaner was furious in her heart. Although she was unfavoured, but she was still a concubine in size. Why did no one inform her of this kind of reward?!

"You're too polite!" What are you guys dividing up with each other now? Previously, when my sister was in high spirits, I couldn't help but do something that made my sister's heart go cold. I hope my sister won't take it to heart! Taking this opportunity, little sister will apologize to you! "I hope you, big sister, will not think too much of me …" Su Man He lowered his head. His low and deep eyelashes cast a faint shadow, properly covering his dark and fierce eyes.

"Empress …" What is the meaning of this … Yan'er couldn't afford it! Ying`er! Tea! Why haven't you come up yet! " Xia Yaner looked at Su Manhe in astonishment, and her heart was overwhelmed with shock. In just a night's time, she had managed to turn a tiger into a cat. In this harem, perhaps only Xu Bixuan could do this!

"Elder sister, no need to trouble yourself! "Younger sister still needs to go to Yu Wei …" A trace of helplessness flashed across Su Man's eyes. She was about to get up.

"No matter how anxious the Empress is, it's not too late to leave after drinking some tea, is it?" Xia Yan'er originally did not want to stay. Even when Su Man He had gained power, she had not thought of giving it to her, much less now that she was in dire straits! However, when he heard that she was going to Yu Gui, he was curious and thus forcefully pulled Su Manhe down!

"Then let's go with elder sister's wish!" Su Manhe's gaze was a little distant and uncertain. She picked up the cup of tea that Ying`er had poured and took a sip. She could not help but sigh at the quality of the tea!

"Empress, did you just say you were going to lean on the Feather Pavilion?" Was he trying to get even with Xu Bixuan? "If that's the case, including Yan'er, then Xu Bi Xuan will not only harm me once, but even if the Emperor protects her, Yan'er will definitely seek justice and vent her anger!" What Xia Yaner said was true, but she was actually trying to probe Su Man He's intentions. The affairs of the harem changed in an instant. If he failed to grasp the opportunity, it would lead to endless troubles in the future …

Xia Yaner absolutely believed that with Su Manhe's intelligence, she would definitely not rely on the Feather Pavilion to stir up trouble. Then, what was her purpose in going to the Feather Pavilion?

Su Man He's face was completely pale, his lips revealed a trace of helplessness, and his lowered eyes slowly turned towards Xia Yan'er.

"Big Sister still doesn't understand. The present is different from the past. With my current identity and the position I hold in the Emperor's heart, how could I rely on Yu Ge to denounce my crimes! The winner becomes the king and the loser becomes the thief. If he loses, he has to lower his head! Did he really have to die head on? "I also advise my sister, Xu Bixuan is not someone that we can afford to offend!" There was a trace of dejection in her weak voice as she laughed softly. Her eyes were downcast and her self-mockery was obvious.

"There is no need for the Empress to be so disheartened … "Ugh …" "Then what does esteemed Empress need to rely on the Feather Pavilion for …" On Su Manhe's face, Xia Yaner did not reveal even the slightest hint of falsehood. Although it was still a sign of suspicion, she still believed most of it!

"This lotus congee is a reward for the concubines in the palace, naturally there will be no Xu Bixuan, but …" According to the emperor's thoughts, the one who wanted to reward him the most was probably Xu Bixuan! I am willing to die with Her Majesty, can you and I do it? I don't have the luxury of eating lotus porridge! Sending it to the Feather Pavilion, with the emperor, perhaps I can save some favor. I'm just going to give it a try, whether or not it succeeds will depend on whether or not Xu Bixuan will give him face! Alright, the longer we wait, the colder the porridge should be! Drink it slowly, and your sister will be gone! " Su Man She put down the teacup and stood up gracefully. With a faint smile, she bid her farewells to Xia Yan'er. As she turned around, her clear eyes were as cold as ice!

"Yan'er respectfully sends esteemed wangfei off …" After seeing Su Manhe leave, she immediately called for Ying'er.

"Follow her and see if she went to the Yu faction!" With regards to Su Manhe's abnormal actions, Xia Yaner still had some doubts. Although everything she said was reasonable, it was indeed not easy to believe about a tiger transforming into a cat!

Ying'er accepted his orders and followed him out cautiously …

"Empress?!" Little Tao Hong felt that someone was following her, so she quickly walked to Su Man He's side.

"That idiot is indeed stupid. It seems like she took the bait!" "Don't bother with her, let's go!" Since Xia Yan'er was able to send Ying'er to follow him, it meant that she believed his words to be true. Now, all she was sure of was that he had really gone to the Yu Jin Hall! Heh, looks like today was the day Xu Bixuan would die! Wrong... It should be said that it was the date of Xu Bixuan and Xia Yaner's deaths! The corner of Su Manhe's mouth curled up into a charming smile, and her eyes emitted a bright light. It was extremely strange!

Su Manhe was not worried about whether Xia Yan'er would fall for his trap, but whether Xu Bixuan would drink this lotus porridge. Along the way, Su Manhe was pondering what kind of attitude she should use to deal with Xu Bixuan! Xin Fei? Su Manhe? Or was she also a woman that was as cold and arrogant as him?

"Esteemed wangfei Xin has arrived …" Little Peach Red had walked to the Feather Leaning Pavilion in advance. Her clear and melodious voice reached the Feather Leaning Pavilion, but there was no movement!

"Empress …" Little Peach Red looked at Su Man He and then looked at the tightly shut entrance of the Yu Shu Hall and couldn't help but worry. With her understanding of her master, she definitely wouldn't be able to take this lying down!

However, what she didn't expect was that Su Manhe actually lightly walked to the entrance of the palace with lotus steps. She raised her hand and lightly knocked twice as she spoke in a tactful manner …

"Is little sister Bi Xuan here? Manhe asked for an audience... "Howl …"

Little Peach Red quickly ran to the entrance of the palace and looked at her mistress in surprise.

"Empress, this … "Let this servant knock on the door …" Although she did not understand, Little Peach Blossom knew that this was just an appearance. Standing beside Su Man He, she could completely feel that bloodthirsty killing intent!

"No need …" "Little sister Bi Xuan is better off …" Su Manhe still forsook me, her voice was soft and gentle.

The door opened with a creak. When Feng mama and the others saw Su Manhe, they hurriedly knelt down to greet him. Of course, Xu Bixuan was one of them!

"Since little sister is injured, I'll skip this big gift!"

Closing the palace door behind her meant that Xu Bixuan thought of her as a woman of cold arrogance, a rival in love, and a proper and reasonable way to reject her; delaying the door meant that Xu Bixuan thought of her as Su Manhe, a woman of the imperial harem as well. She showed kindness and had no choice but to see him; respectfully kneeling meant that Xu Bixuan thought of her as an imperial concubine, loyal to her superiors!

Heh! Su Manhe couldn't help but admire this woman. Previously, she had been worried about what kind of status she would use to meet her, but she had already been set up by Xu Bixuan!

"All of you, get up as well!" Su Manhe bent down and slowly helped Xu Bixuan up. Looking at the bloody wound on her wrist, she was naturally furious, but she did not reveal it.

"Thank you, esteemed Empress!" After Senior Servant Feng and the others stood up, they respectfully stood in the same spot, their eyes lowered as they tried to guess whether Su Manhe's trip was a blessing or a curse!

"Sister, this injury …" This was not light at all! What did the imperial physician say? " Su Man He's eyes were filled with laughter, but it was as deep as the sea, causing people to be unable to discern any emotions. As for the turmoil in her heart, it was likely that no one knew!

Xu Bixuan replied with a smile, "I'm sorry for troubling you, Your Highness. It's just a small injury. Compared to before, it's not worth your life!" Xu Bixuan's voice was calm and without ripples, but it made Su Man extremely uncomfortable. How could she not know what kind of resentment she had?!

"That's good! "With little sister's current status, it'll be difficult for her to be injured in the future!" Su Manhe brought Xu Bixuan to the table and motioned for her to sit down.

Bi Xuan is just a servant. How could she have the status of a servant in this palace's backyard? Empress, please take a seat. This servant will pour some tea for you!" "Xu Bixuan cleverly ran her hands over Su Manhe's and pulled out her body to grab the teapot on the table. The light in her eyes quickly faded.

The person who came was not kind and the good person did not come. Su Manhe definitely had no good intentions in coming here. Long before she had entered, Xu Bixuan had already noticed the bamboo basket in Little Tao Hong's hands! Even though it was suspicious, he couldn't figure out her motive! But there was one thing that Xu Bixuan was sure of, and that was to cut off all the worries of life. With Su Manhe's intelligence, he would not be so stupid as to kill her with his own hands!

"If you are injured, let the servants do these things! Sit down! " Su Man gently knitted her eyebrows. She seemed to be extremely distressed as she snatched the teapot from Xu Bixuan's hands.

"The Empress carries this servant highly. In this room, other than the Empress, all the other servants are servants. Bi Xuan is one as well. How dare she sit together with the Empress!" Xu Bixuan deliberately kept a distance because she was not thinking about Su Manhe's plan. There must be a conspiracy behind her goodwill!

"If little sister doesn't want to sit, then Manhe might as well stand and talk!" Su Manhe pretended to be angry and glanced at Little Peach Red out of the corner of her eye as she got up.

"Sis Bluelily, the Empress told you to sit down!" "Our Empress came here for no other reason but to see how your injuries are faring. Your restraint has hurt the Empress's heart!" Little Tao Hong understood Su Man He's intention. She quickly placed the lotus seed porridge on the table and carefully helped Xu Bi Xuan sit down!

"This is the imperial kitchens' lotus seed congee. The Empress herself couldn't bear to drink it, so she specially brought it for you!" Little Peach Red opened the bamboo basket and took out the lotus seed congee. She carefully placed it on the table and withdrew the bamboo basket. There was nothing wrong with what she said. This was all she could say.

"This Bi Xuan cannot afford it!" Xu Bixuan looked at the still warm lotus seed porridge and couldn't help feeling suspicious! Could it be that she couldn't wait to get rid of him?