eurekapd Chapter 284 The Woman Pampered by the Emperor and the Empress
Chapter 284 The Woman Pampered by the Emperor and the Empress
Although Shen Zhiyao did not agree with Concubine Wanxian's choice, she had to admit that it was not wrong.
It was extremely difficult for women in ancient times to make a name for themselves, especially in the cannibalistic palace.
Concubine Wanxian came to see her today and told her all these things. Of course, it couldn't have been just to reminisce about the past or vent.
"The Empress is indeed broad-minded, and so is Concubine Jin. It's a pity... But it's okay, it won't prevent us from drinking tea and wine together in the future." Concubine Wanxian smiled and took a sip of tea.
"Yes, it doesn't stop us sisters from moving around more often." Shen Zhiyao smiled.
You see, he wants to express his stance to the Queen through her. Concubine Wanxian is much more sensible than Concubine Zhao.
Come to think of it, how could Bo Muxi tolerate the Queen and Shen Zhiyao being tied together to become powerful? So the Emperor knew everything, but he would not really put Concubine Zhao to death.
Concubine Wanxian withdrew from the Queen's team, and Concubine Zhao lived happily, which was actually a good thing for the Queen, Shen Zhiyao and Concubine Zhuang.
"I have figured it out. The Emperor..." Concubine Wanxian smiled and said, "The Emperor favors Concubine Jin the most, and it makes sense. If I were a man, I would also choose you as my favorite."
She should sigh, the emperor only gave her a high position and had children with her, but he basically never went to Zhongjin Palace.
There aren't so many loving couples in the royal family. The emperor will never favor a contestant who doesn't seem strong enough on paper. He values her only to win over her family.
"There is no need to be modest, Concubine Wan. The emperor also values you very much." Shen Zhiyao smiled and took a sip of the tea specially made by the emperor's order for the imperial physician. It had a light vanilla flavor and she liked it very much.
"Indeed, the emperor values every concubine in the harem, even Baolin... Well, Concubine Jin is in poor health now, so it is probably not suitable for her to sit here for a long time. I will not disturb you. Please go back to the palace and rest. I will take my leave now."
After saying this, Concubine Wanxian put down the cup and stood up respectfully to salute.
"Goodbye, Concubine Wan. I won't see you off." Shen Zhiyao smiled and waved her hand.
Concubine Wanxian smiled and nodded, then turned and left without any reluctance.
"Master, if she didn't have the support of the Queen, how could she have climbed so fast..." Qiuyue hummed softly as she watched her receding back.
Shen Zhiyao raised her eyes and glanced at Qiuyue with a sharp gaze. Qiuyue fell silent instantly and dared not say anything more.
"How much can you see? In addition to the support of nobles and a prominent family background, she can have the status she has today mostly because of her own strength. If I hadn't taken away her way and left her with no way to go, perhaps she wouldn't be like this..." Shen Zhiyao murmured softly as if talking to herself.
"It's all my fault. Why do I have to say such nonsense... Master, please don't think too much about it..." Qiuyue thought that she was sad because of the scene and hurriedly tried to persuade her.
"Would I think too much? Haha, I don't have that kind heart." Shen Zhiyao chuckled, stood up and said, "When she was fighting for the emperor's favor, she lost. When she was fighting for the queen's trust, she also lost. She is not as skilled as others, what does it have to do with me?"
"Okay, we've stayed outside long enough today, it's time to go back. If the Emperor and the Empress knew about this, I would be scolded again." After Shen Zhiyao finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the hall.
"Master is absolutely right..." Qiuyue agreed and hurriedly followed behind her to support her.
After a while, when the queen came to see her, Shen Zhiyao told her about this.
Shen Zhiyao couldn't help but sigh: "Concubine Wanxian is indeed a smart person, and she and I can appreciate each other. But in this palace, everyone has their own destination, and I must follow the Queen's, so there is no other way."
The queen nodded: "As long as she doesn't have any bad intentions, I don't have the heart to bother with her. After all, if she's gone, there will be others."
Shen Zhiyao smiled and tacitly did not continue the topic. The queen was indeed very clear-headed.
The two were sitting and talking when Shen Zhiyao suddenly frowned and touched her belly.
The queen smiled and said, "But the child is moving again?"
Shen Zhiyao nodded: "He has been moving more and more frequently these days. It seems that this child is unusually naughty."
The queen couldn't help but reach out and touch her belly, feeling it carefully. Suddenly, a wonderful feeling surged in her heart, as if she had established some kind of close connection with the child.
This was the first time she touched a pregnant woman's belly. Even when Concubine Zhuang, with whom she had always been on good terms, was pregnant, she had never touched her before.
It was also magical that the belly, which had been quiet for a long time, started moving again after the queen touched it a few times.
The child seemed to kick twice more.
The Queen smiled and said, "This child is quite energetic, more noisy than the Fourth Prince. He must be very healthy."
Shen Zhiyao burst out laughing: "It's all thanks to the Emperor and the Empress who took good care of him. I told the Emperor earlier that the child was delicate, but it was too early."
The Queen looked at Shen Zhiyao several times, and with some concern, she gave some instructions to the nanny who took care of her. She then chatted with Shen Zhiyao for a while before returning to Fengyi Palace.
Not long after the queen left, Bo Muxi came again.
"My beloved, I am a little free at the moment, so I came here specially to have dinner with you and see if the kitchen is serving you attentively." Bo Muxi took Shen Zhiyao's hand and said seriously.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. Since you have given special instructions, how can the kitchen not be attentive? However, I would also like to ask Your Majesty to visit more often. The child misses you too." Shen Zhiyao said with a smile.
"You look so good... the child hasn't even been born yet and you already know that you're missing me?" Bo Muxi smiled and scraped the tip of her pen.
"As the saying goes, mother and child are connected by heart. I miss the emperor, and my child must miss him too..." Shen Zhiyao pursed her lips, looking dissatisfied.
"Okay, my beloved, don't be angry. I am always thinking about you and your son. I come to see you whenever I have free time. Isn't that enough? I get it. I will spend more time with you in the future." Bo Muxi smiled and held her in his arms.
The two of them were affectionate for a while and then had dinner together.
During this time, Bo Muxi was not satisfied with Shen Zhiyao's meal combination, so he called the waiter from the kitchen to scold him before he gave up.
After this incident, all six bureaus and forty-two departments in the harem got the news. From now on, everything related to the food, clothing and expenses of Imperial Concubine Jin had to be handled with extra care, and no one dared to offend the Emperor again.
In the evening, Bo Muxi personally accompanied Shen Zhiyao to visit the Imperial Garden and Taiye Lake.
During this period, the emperor even specifically instructed Lin'en to clear out these two places to prevent any ignorant people from disturbing them.
The emperor made such a big fuss just to disappear and take a walk with Shen Zhiyao, which made Concubine Zhao and others very angry. They inevitably threw some things to vent their anger.
However, it was just impotent rage. With their current abilities, they could not hurt Shen Zhiyao, who was protected by the emperor and the empress.
"Your Majesty, don't just stay here with me. After you review the memorials tonight, you should go and spend time with the Empress and the Fourth Prince."
On the way back to Huayu Palace being led by the emperor, Shen Zhiyao mentioned it seemingly unintentionally.
Shen Zhiyao also had her own ideas. Although the empress didn't care much about sleeping with the emperor and favoring him, if the emperor didn't go often, it would do more harm than good to the empress's prestige.
"Yes, my beloved concubine is right. The Queen has been worrying a lot these days, so I have to go and accompany her. My beloved concubine is sensible." Bo Muxi said with a smile.
So that night, after the emperor finished reviewing the memorials, he stayed overnight in Fengyi Palace, played a few games of chess with the empress, teased the fourth prince, and gave him many rewards.