eurekapd Chapter 108 Arrangement
Chapter 108 Arrangement
Seeing that she was confused, Concubine Ke gave her some kind advice.
"Also, because Jin relies on her mother's family and acts recklessly in the palace, the emperor now extremely hates women who always use their mother's family as an excuse. So, sister, let's talk about this in private, but please don't bring these words to the emperor."
Concubine Ying nodded, looking away from the two riders in the distance. "Yes, thank you for reminding me, sister. I was originally afraid that there wouldn't be anyone to talk to in the palace. Now that I've met you, life is much more interesting than enduring it alone. Although the emperor doesn't favor us, I really can't do this kind of small ingratiation."
"We sisters naturally don't need to learn such despicable means to compete for favor. We have the forty-nine Mongolian tribes behind us, and the emperor will not neglect us too much no matter what. But Concubine Ling is different. She has only favor in return, but she must be terrified in her heart. She wants to give birth to an heir all day long. Otherwise, if one day the emperor no longer cares about her, then everything will be gone." Noble Lady Ke had a contemptuous smile on her face.
The two were born in Mongolia and had heroic habits on the grassland. They had never seen such means of winning favor, so they naturally sneered at Yanwan's behavior.
The two of them were accompanied by maids they brought from Mongolia. Whether it was because of xenophobia or some other reason, the maids sent from the palace were never allowed to get close to them.
It was also for this reason that the two of them stood here openly discussing high-ranking concubines, and the palace maids around them did not know how to stop them, allowing them to make up stories at will.
This matter soon reached Yan Wan's ears. She was once again assisting in the management of the six palaces, and she had many spies in the palace.
Moreover, everyone in the palace knew that Mongolian concubines were not favored, and she was the most beloved concubine in the palace by the emperor. Many people hoped that they would make mistakes so that they could use this matter as a token of their loyalty to her.
That night, Yan Wan helped the emperor bathe at the hot spring.
Accompanied by beautiful ladies from hot springs, Kunqu opera is melodious and beautiful.
The emperor was in a very good mood and walked on the road holding her hand.
"Fortunately, Concubine Ling is accompanying me on this trip, otherwise this hunting trip would have lost a lot of fun. You are the only one who can understand my heart." The emperor stroked her white and tender little hands and sighed.
Yan Wan smiled, took the emperor's arm, and said softly, "It is my duty to serve His Majesty well, eh? I remember that Concubine Ying and Concubine Ke are also accompanying us. Are they free now?"
As soon as Yanwan said this, Jinzhong understood and replied cautiously from the side, "Noble Lady Ying and Noble Lady Ke are together. I heard they are having a meal. They are enjoying the grassland specialties of kumis and roasted lamb."
"Very well! Your Majesty, why don't we go over together and join in the fun? I've heard that the food on the grassland is only enjoyable when shared by all. Besides, I haven't had roasted lamb here for ages. Haven't you ever met Concubine Ying? If I stay by your side the entire time and don't let my two sisters get close to Your Majesty, the Empress will surely blame me for not persuading His Majesty to be evenly distributed. So let's just treat this as a surprise for my two sisters, right?"
Yan Wan looked at the emperor eagerly, her moist red lips slightly pouting, making her look so pitiful that no one would have the heart to refuse her request.
The emperor felt half softened upon seeing this. He pinched the soft flesh on her cheek lovingly and said in a scolding tone, "Stop talking about the Queen behind her back. You don't want me to treat you equally. I see you're just greedy. Well, since Concubine Ling asked, let's go and see them."
Li Yu froze. Seeing her suddenly mention the two Mongolian concubines and the queen, he knew she had bad intentions. He whispered to the side, "Then I'll go over there and ask them to prepare it."
"I brought the Emperor here specifically to surprise my two sisters. If they knew about it beforehand, how could there be any joy? But it's only a few steps away. What can we prepare in advance?"
Seeing that Li Yu wanted to communicate in advance, Yan Wan naturally would not let him have his way.
I can't let him ruin the surprise I carefully prepared.
"Can......"
"Do as Concubine Ling says."
Li Yu was about to say something when he was interrupted by the emperor.
The emperor, quite impatient, interrupted Li Yu. He was in the middle of a flirtation with the charming little girl before him, and Li Yu's insistence on interrupting him was truly unruly.
When did he become so blind?
"Yes."
Seeing that the emperor was already somewhat displeased, Li Yu had no choice but to follow cautiously.
Jinzhong felt quite proud when he saw this, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Poor wretch, I let you take the lead, but you have no sense at all. Now you are being scolded by the emperor.
At this moment, Concubine Ke was drinking kumis with Concubine Ying and gossiping. They were very disgusted with the palace maids, always feeling that they were too timid and petty, and that they had to follow the rules in everything they did, which was boring.
Therefore, when they were talking about personal matters, they would always find an excuse to send them away, leaving only two close people waiting by their side.
Those palace maids knew that they were not welcome, so they naturally stayed away from them and did not disturb them from committing suicide.
Therefore, when the emperor and Yan Wan arrived in front of the tent, there was not even a gatekeeper outside. It was quiet and peaceful, and only a few clear and flirtatious voices of young girls could be heard coming from inside.
Jinzhong was about to lift the tent curtain to let the two masters in, and Yanwan was about to raise her foot, but the emperor suddenly heard the word "Empress Ling". He held Yanwan's hand and signaled Jinzhong to stop.
Jinzhong understood and immediately retreated quietly to the emperor's side.
"...We can't compare to Concubine Ling, who even seduces herself all the way to Mulan Paddock..."
"My mother is very strict with her subordinates, and she has never seen a concubine causing trouble like this..."
"She is of humble origins, while we are of noble Mongolian descent. We are not as knowledgeable as her. How can such vulgar tactics and frivolous songs be able to seduce the Emperor..."
Upon hearing this, the emperor's face turned extremely ugly.
Yan Wan also felt embarrassed, tears welled up in her eyes. She broke free from the emperor's hand and stood there at a loss.
Li Yu watched the emperor's face turn green, thinking that he was completely finished. He didn't know where these two ancestors got the courage to privately discuss the concubines who were higher in rank than them, and even dragged the emperor into it.
He even closed his eyes and dared not look at the following scene, and did not dare to imagine how angry the emperor would be.
They were chatting animatedly, completely unaware that the people outside the door had heard everything they said. The personal maidservant beside Concubine Ke saw that the kumis was not enough, so she stood up and picked up the silver pot to add more. Unexpectedly, when she lifted the curtain, she found the emperor standing outside the tent with a grim face.
She was terrified and quickly knelt down to apologize: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! It was my fault that I bumped into you by accident!"