The First Empress - Chapter 97

Chapter 97 The Pampered Lan Shuyu
Lan Shuyu had originally thought that Hui Qi would not come tonight. She waited for Hui Qi to turn around, but Eunuch Lu suddenly brought someone to prepare for her. Lan Shuyu was in a good mood and dressed herself while rewarding the person who had announced her happiness.

When Hui Qi’s shoulders reached Changle Palace, the carefully dressed Lan Sou Yu walked out and said, “I greet the Emperor.”

Hui Qi’an reached out and helped Lan Sou Yu up, “There’s no need to be too polite.”

“I thought the Emperor wouldn’t come tonight.” Lan Sou Yu asked. Her wronged tears rolled in her eyes. Huiqi helped Lan Sou Yu wipe them away before she smiled. “What are you crying for? Didn’t I come?”

Lan Shuyu smiled and held Huiqi’s hand. “This is tears of joy, Your Majesty, tears of joy.”

Huiqi smiled and said, “Go inside.”

After Hui Qi left alone, Linglong arrived at the backyard. Mu Fu Rong, who was filled with beauty and tranquility, was spitting out fragrance in the darkness. However, there was only one flower admirer missing. Linglong was unavoidably resentful. Qin’er was also puzzled. She asked, “Why is the Emperor not in our Cloud Phoenix Hall recently?”

Linglong knew about the aperture, but it was not convenient to say it out loud. She could only nod her head, “Perhaps the Emperor has the Emperor’s intentions.”

Qin’er sighed for Linglong’s dangerous situation. “Master, I beg you to think of a way. Otherwise, if you continue like this, Master, you will be in decline.” Linglong was secretly shocked. It had only been a few days since she had received Hui Qi’s fortune. There were no more concubines in her Cloud Phoenix Palace. They all thought that Linglong had offended Hui Qi, so they all went for good luck and avoided evil. Naturally, they were afraid that the nearest one would turn black.

Linglong only smiled bitterly and drank a cup of pear blossom for nothing, warming her heart a lot. “I believe the Emperor has his own intentions. We don’t need to guess. Let nature take its course,” she said.

“But, Master …” Qin’er hesitated for a moment. She was so anxious that she wanted to argue. Her cheeks were flushed red. Linglong raised a cup of pear blossom and said, “Come, Qin’er, have a drink with me too. It’s alright to dispel Wangu Chou.”

Qin’er didn’t dare to go forward. She had never had a drink with Linglong, much less the strong Rika White. But of course, she was very happy with her master’s reward. She raised her wine cup and drank it. “This servant will make the bed now. It’s good that Your Highness stays young,” she said.

Linglong waved her hand, “Go, go.”

Only then did Qin’er go, After a while, Qin’er walked over again. She didn’t expect Linglong to be drunk. She felt dizzy. Half of her body was leaning against the painting fence and the other half against a bunch of blooming hibiscus flowers. Qin’er only felt that Linglong didn’t look happy today. Li Sheng and Qin’er helped Linglong onto the cloud bed. Linglong felt dizzy and heavy, but this feeling was pretty good.

The next day, Qin’er woke up early and cooked the sober soup and sent it to Linglong’s bedroom hall. Linglong hadn’t gotten up yet, but she had already gotten up at this time. Unfortunately, she couldn’t get up for a long time today.

Qin’er hurriedly hit the jade hook, “Master, aren’t you getting up yet? Today is the day to pay respects to the Empress Palace, Empress, Empress …”

Linglong woke up from her sleep and looked at Qin’er. “What time is it?” She asked.

Qin’er looked at the sundial and said, “It’s still early, but I have to go to Kun De Palace today. Your Highness mustn’t be late.”

She also knew that Lan Shuyu always wanted to go against her master recently, so she had to urge her master to get up early so that she wouldn’t fall for it. When the time came, it wouldn’t be good to start fighting. Linglong naturally understood Qin’er’s good intentions. She smiled and said, “Don’t worry, a mere Lan Shuyu Yuben Palace wouldn’t look down on her.”

“Servant naturally believes in Concubine.” Qin’er waited on Linglong to freshen up. After Linglong finished drinking the sober soup, she straightened her hair and stood up. Then, she arrived at Kunde Palace.

She wasn’t late today. It could be said that she was a little early. The concubines in the palaces hadn’t arrived yet. Linglong looked around and saw that except for Chen Chongyi, Concubine De and the others, almost everyone else had arrived. She looked around and saw that Lan Sou Yu hadn’t arrived either.

After a while, Concubine De, who had been ill for a long time, also came over with the help of this servant. Naturally, Chen Chongyi also came. She looked at Linglong and walked over.

Chen Chongyi sized up Linglong’s attire and said, “Little sister came so early. Today, she dressed plainly, but she was too plainly. Even big sister looked much brighter.” Chen Chongyi’s clothes today were very gorgeous. There were exquisite embroidery patterns on her top and bottom clothes.

There was also a golden ribbon on her waist. As for Linglong, her clothes were not as long as her ankles, and her head was not overly decorated. She looked a little too clean.

“Today is different from the past. There is someone who always wants to take advantage of me. That’s why my sister is mixed up with all the concubines. She knows that her sister is not a threat to her.” Linglong smiled coldly, “Big sister said, right?”

“Yes, no.” Chen Chongyi’s words were still ambiguous as she asked, “Sister has always been a pet. Why did she have a gap with the Emperor recently? Could it be that she has really closed the gossip and had a quarrel with the Emperor?”

‘”Sister, you’re wrong. Since it’s just a rumor, it’s like a gale blowing past. Don’t count it. Don’t believe it casually. Sister only has one sentence. The Emperor has the Emperor’s intentions. Let’s just sit back and watch. What do you think, sister?” Linglong understood that it was like a scale in her heart. Chen Chongyi was still unclear, but she had probably guessed many things according to Linglong’s style of doing things, so she nodded her head.

At this time, there was a sudden commotion outside. Linglong and Chen Chongyi both turned their gazes sideways.

“Aiyo, don’t you have eyes? How can you charge into this palace?” The one who spoke was Imperial Concubine Gu Yi. Madam Ningguta hurriedly helped Imperial Concubine Gu Yi up and said, “Imperial Concubine, I wonder who accidentally bumped into Imperial Concubine Gu Yi. Imperial Concubine, let’s see if she’s injured anywhere.”

The Ningguta clan looked at Lan Sou Yu with a gloating expression. Lan Sou Yu was dressed like she was trying to steal the show today. Her phoenix wings were shining brightly above her head, and her slightly drawn eyebrows were even more seductive.

Imperial Concubine Gu Yi looked at herself and then turned around. “Who is it? How dare you? This palace is at least a concubine. Even though I am not a noble imperial concubine, I am also a second-grade imperial concubine. Who doesn’t have eyes like this?” Imperial concubine Gu Yi was just a palace maid in the past. Later on, she was spoiled by Hui Qi to actually give birth to a little prince. Therefore, she had relied on her favor and prided herself over the years. She was not afraid of anyone at all.

Of course, the Empress hadn’t appeared yet. She had enough time to punish this person who accidentally stepped on her clothes, so that everyone would know that she couldn’t be provoked and that Concubine Guyi was also a ruthless character. Actually, there was no need to prove that everyone knew that no one had provoked Concubine Guyi because they were afraid of Concubine Guyi, but because they did not want to fight with this bitch.

Of course, Lan Shuyu did not want to fight with Concubine Guyi. She smiled cunningly and looked at the rigid scene in front of her. “Sister, take a look. Isn’t this obvious trouble? Imperial Concubine Yi is also old. She even wants to touch the beard of a tiger.”

In the harem, it wasn’t for a moment before they had to deal with people, but some women didn’t understand this principle and acted too hastily.

Concubine Guyi also wanted to punish Lan Sou Yu because she was too arrogant and domineering.

“I accidentally stepped on your clothes, so what?” Lan Sou Yu said coldly. After she finished speaking, the corners of her eyes curled up as she looked at everyone. “Everyone here can prove that I accidentally accidentally accidentally made a mistake. Could it be that the Empress really wants to punish her concubines?”

Lan Shuyu asked without being humble or arrogant. The smile at the corner of Gu Yifei’s mouth was like a beautiful datura flower. “This palace has always said the same thing. I’m sure you understand.”

Linglong had seen too many fights, but she had never seen too many unreasonable fights. Concubine Guyi was probably going to suffer this time. According to Lan Sou Yu’s thoughts, it was impossible for her to stop so quickly. She also urgently needed to establish her prestige in front of everyone.

“Why does little sister shake her head?” Chen Chongyi asked in confusion. Linglong smiled, “Sister, just watch the show. Imperial Concubine Yi will suffer this time.”

“He clearly has the upper hand. Why would he suffer a loss?” Chen Chongyi was puzzled.

Linglong sneered, “Where did you get the upper hand? Take your time.”

“If I’m not careful, then I’ll apologize to the Empress.” Lan Shuyu lowered her eyebrows and nodded towards Imperial Concubine Yi. Concubine Guyi wanted to get angry, but when she saw Lan Shuyu’s sincere attitude, she could only take a step back. “What about this? I don’t know if I was careless or Ning Guta was careless.”

Lan Sou Yu coldly glanced at the Ningguta clan.

Ning Guta felt his entire body tremble violently. Concubine Guyi said, “It’s none of her business. This palace is not so dazed that I don’t know who stepped on this palace’s clothes.”

‘”Oh, since that’s the case, then please don’t make things difficult for me like this,” Lan Sou Yu sneered. “Since Your Highness dislikes me for stepping on the corner of your clothes, why bother stepping on the corner of my clothes when Your Highness turns around?” Before he could laugh, everyone couldn’t help but laugh.

Concubine Guyi was unable to answer for a long time. Lan Sou Yu continued, “Since Your Majesty did not step on this palace, it means that Your Majesty has accepted my apology. Your Majesty is also a high-ranking prime minister who can support a boat. I hope Your Majesty will not be encouraged by some fox-like and tiger-like people. This palace has always been guarded by soldiers, so there is nothing to fear.”

The implication is that if you want to fight me one-on-one, I’m not afraid at all.

Imperial Concubine Gu Yi glanced at the corner of her clothes, glared at the Ningguta clan beside her, and embarrassedly walked to the front.

At this time, Ji Zhuhua walked out of the back hall and sat in his seat. Ji Zhuhua naturally didn’t see what happened just now. He just smiled and said, “Are you all here?”

The imperial concubines hurriedly saluted. Ji Zhuhua’s eyes looked at the crowd. Today’s imperial concubines were dressed in different classes. Some wore arrogant and gorgeous clothes, some wore shabby and elegant clothes, and some wore jade-like clothes that were unique to the Spring and Autumn Period.

Ji Zhuhua’s eyes fell on Lan Souyu, “Sister Zhao Yuan, the harem should not be too extravagant. You should pay attention to the future.”

Lan Sou Yu replied, “It was the Emperor who rewarded the concubines and made them wear such clothes.” As he spoke, he waved his clothes made of peacock feathers, and the flying phoenix on it was almost lifelike.

“Since it’s the Emperor’s intention, then you can wear it.” Ji Zhu Hua was a little impatient. This Lan Sou Yu really did not put him in his eyes. To actually dress so beautifully was truly disrespectful. He glanced at Linglong and secretly smiled, “You don’t want anything. There is only a plain jade hairpin on your head. This palace will reward you with one.” As he spoke, he handed Pei Lan a pinched gold hairpin with a tinge of cables on his head.

“Your Highness can’t–” She didn’t expect Linglong to refuse. In fact, it was also in Ji Zhuhua’s imagination that Pei Lan had already sent this hairpin over.

“I am bestowed by the Venerable One.” Ji Zhuhua smiled and looked at Linglong, “What flower is that on your head?”

“Your Highness, it’s Fu Rong.” Linglong put away her hairpin.

“That’s right. Natural charm is also very good. However, being too simple and pure is not beautiful. Leave that hairpin decorated with embellishments.” Linglong nodded. She could only accept it. Whether she would use it in the future was a matter for the future.