eurekapd Chapter 181 Concubine Chun's Letter
Chapter 181 Concubine Chun's Letter
“However, when I arrived at the rooftop of your room, I happened to hear your conversation with Jixiang.
At that time, Jixiang cried because of fear, and you comforted her, saying that she didn't need to be afraid and that she could tell you anything and that you would protect her like a sister...
At that moment, I seemed to see my sister, who had comforted me so tenderly before. So, I couldn’t do it in the end.”
Liu Baizhi lowered her head and her voice became smaller and smaller, like a child who had done something wrong.
Wei Yingluo's heart was slightly moved, but her face remained calm. She looked at the thin girl in front of her, and a trace of pity flashed in her eyes.
In the past, when I faced such a person, I would just say it was all my fault.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Liu Baizhi thought she was still angry, and quickly explained: "Sister Yingluo, I really didn't mean to hurt the Queen, but Concubine Chun told me to do this.
Moreover, I am here to atone for my sins. I want to remind you that Concubine Chun is planning to attack the Empress at the Chongyang Banquet. I hope you can be careful."
After hearing her words, Wei Yingluo frowned slightly, and a trace of vigilance flashed in her eyes. She knew that Concubine Chun had always been dissatisfied with the Queen and wanted to get rid of her, but she didn't expect Concubine Chun to be so impatient.
In this case, my counterattack against Concubine Chun must be faster to ensure that I hit the target with one strike.
Wei Yingluo's face changed, and she immediately asked, "What is Concubine Chun going to do?"
Liu Baizhi gritted her teeth and said hesitantly, "The specific plan has not been finalized yet, but I heard from Concubine Chun that she will create chaos at the Chongyang Banquet and then take the opportunity to harm the Queen."
"Well, let me give you a plan. If you do it well, I will save your life."
Wei Yingluo leaned close to Liu Baizhi's ear and whispered, "You just need to..."
She explained the details of the plan in detail to ensure that Liu Baizhi could understand and execute it.
After listening to this, Liu Baizhi nodded repeatedly to show that she understood.
Then, she took out a yellowed letter from her sleeve and handed it to Wei Yingluo, "Thank you, Sister Yingluo. As an apology, I give you this letter."
After saying this, she turned and left in a hurry, as if she was afraid of being discovered.
Wei Yingluo took the envelope and saw the three big words "To Fu Heng" written on it. She immediately understood everything.
She was somewhat surprised to find that the letter was still preserved so well. It seemed that the jade pot really had left her a life-saving talisman.
At the same time, after Liu Baizhi left Changchun Palace, she turned and walked towards Concubine Yu's palace.
She secretly rejoiced in her heart that with Wei Yingluo's promise, she finally found an opportunity to get out of the predicament.
Early the next morning, news suddenly came from the palace that Concubine Yu had a sudden illness and died.
Everyone was shocked when they heard the news.
When the emperor learned about this, he couldn't help feeling a little bit of pity.
Although he knew that Concubine Yu had done many evil things in her life, she was still a member of the royal family after all.
Therefore, the emperor ordered that Prince He be allowed to return to Beijing from the northwest to attend the funeral, and asked him to return to the capital as soon as possible.
Time flies, and the Double Ninth Festival is here in the blink of an eye.
At this time, Empress Fucha was seven months pregnant and her belly was growing bigger day by day.
Her physical condition gradually became weaker and she needed more rest and care. Wei Yingluo stayed by her side all the time and took care of her life with all her heart.
During this period of time, Concubine Chun was extremely quiet, as if she was planning something.
When the Double Ninth Festival comes, the palace is extremely lively.
The Yujing Pavilion is filled with chrysanthemums and dogwoods, and the fragrance is everywhere.
The palace maids walked among them, wearing chrysanthemum purses around their waists and holding fine wine and delicacies in their hands, like a beautiful landscape.
The Queen Mother and Empress Fucha sat on stone benches, enjoying the hard-earned peaceful time.
The Queen Mother looked at Empress Fucha and patted her hands gently, her eyes full of concern:
"Empress, it's quite inconvenient to climb up to the Yujing Pavilion. You have just recovered from a serious illness and you are still pregnant. Didn't I tell you to rest well in Changchun Palace? Why did you come here anyway?"
Empress Fucha smiled and replied, "It is rare for the Queen Mother to have such a refined mood, so I will accompany you.
Besides, I am no longer in good health, but the Emperor has ordered me to lie in Changchun Palace every day.
I really can't lie down any longer, so I took the opportunity of the Double Ninth Festival banquet to come out and take some fresh air. Just consider it as a favor from you, the Queen Mother, to me!"
The Queen Mother couldn't help but laugh after hearing this: "You are always so strong-willed. But you still need to take care of yourself and don't try to be so strong. Your health is the most important thing."
Empress Fucha quickly responded, "Yes, I understand." Then I will speak frankly. Now that I am pregnant, there are many affairs in the palace, and I do feel a little overwhelmed.
Therefore, I hope the Queen Mother will show mercy and allow me to rest assured and take care of my pregnancy."
The Queen Mother frowned slightly and was silent for a while before she asked, "Who does the Queen think is suitable to take charge of the palace affairs?"
At this time, the movement in the pavilion had attracted the attention of the people around. Everyone focused their eyes on the queen, waiting for her to say her name.
The queen took a sip of tea, then gently put down the cup and replied with a smile:
"I think Concubine Xian is thoughtful and virtuous, and is respected and admired by everyone in the palace; while Concubine Gao handles things properly and considers everything carefully."
Then, she turned to look at Concubine Gao and Concubine Xian and continued, "If the two of them work together to manage the affairs of the harem, they will definitely be able to do it in an orderly manner, so that the emperor will no longer have to worry."
Yes, because Empress Fucha woke up and vouched for her, expressing her belief that the witchcraft was not done by her.
So Gao Ningxin was pardoned by the emperor again and became Concubine Gao once again. The emperor also gave her many precious gifts and often visited her in Chuxiu Palace with guilt, but her heart was dead and she was only obsessed with opera.
The Queen Mother was a little surprised after hearing this. She thought that she would recommend Concubine Chun, but after thinking about it and remembering what happened before, she nodded, indicating that she agreed with the Queen's opinion, and turned her eyes to Concubine Gao and Concubine Xian:
"Since the Queen has recommended you, I fully agree. Concubine Gao, Concubine Xian, from now on, you two will help manage the affairs of the harem. I hope you will not disappoint the Queen's expectations of you."
Concubine Gao and Concubine Xian looked at each other, stood up immediately, saluted respectfully to the Queen Mother and expressed their gratitude: "I will do my best to live up to the Queen's trust and share her pressure."
The Queen Mother smiled with satisfaction, waved her hand and motioned them to sit down, and said kindly: "Please sit down. Today is a family dinner. There is no need to be so restrained."
After the two of them sat down, people around them congratulated them, but not everyone was willing to raise their glasses to them.
For example, Concubine Chun sat alone at the table quietly, her eyes fixed on the wine glass in her hand, her expression indifferent. She thought she would be given the power to temporarily manage palace affairs, and her hatred for the queen deepened quietly.