dognovel Chapter 127 The Emperor's White Moonlight 9
Chapter 127 The Emperor's White Moonlight 9
The next day, just as the sky was turning pale, Ji Heng slowly opened his eyes. His movements were extremely gentle, fearing to disturb Lingjiu who was still asleep.
He got up carefully and put on his clothes. Before leaving, he looked at Lingjiu affectionately and then gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead.
Ever since the Emperor began staying at Guangling Palace every night, Concubine Liu was consumed by endless jealousy. She knew she had to act if she wanted to gain the Emperor's favor. So, she cooked for him every day, just to have a chance to see him.
But every time she came to the door of the imperial study with great anticipation, carrying the soup she had cooked herself, she was always greeted by the respectful yet helpless figure of Eunuch Li.
Eunuch Li bowed slightly and said, "Lady Liu, you have worked hard. I will bring the soup to His Majesty right away."
Concubine Liu asked anxiously, "Eunuch Li, has the Emperor said when he can see me?"
Eunuch Li said with embarrassment, "Your Majesty, I don't know. Your Majesty is very busy with government affairs, so please don't worry."
Concubine Liu could only watch helplessly as the soup she had prepared with so much love disappeared from her sight, but she could never see the Emperor. This filled Concubine Liu with resentment and dissatisfaction, as she did not understand why her sincerity could never receive a response from the Emperor.
Concubine Liu returned to the palace and said to her maid Cui'er, "Cui'er, why do you think the Emperor treats me so coldly? I work so hard every day preparing soup, but I can't even see the Emperor."
Cui Er hurriedly comforted her, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Emperor may just be temporarily attracted to Guangling Palace. He will see your true heart sooner or later."
Concubine Liu couldn't suppress her anger when she thought of Guangling Palace: "It's all because of that vixen, seducing the emperor all day long. If she lost her beauty, would the emperor still love her?"
Cui'er said cautiously, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't lose your composure because of a momentary anger.
Concubine Liu nodded slightly: "Don't worry, I won't be so stupid as to do it myself. I will not let the bitch from Guangling Palace go easily."
Concubine Liu didn't give up and came up with another plan. One quiet night, she sent a maid to inform the emperor that she was unwell. To gain his sympathy, she even put on a delicate and charming makeup.
Concubine Liu murmured to herself in the mirror, "Your Majesty, you must come and see me."
She sat quietly in her bedroom, her heart filled with anticipation, imagining the emperor's anxious expression upon hearing of her illness, the emperor's immediate arrival, gently inquiring about her condition. However, reality dealt her another heavy blow. That night, the emperor did not come, but instead sent the imperial physician to examine her.
The imperial physician said respectfully, "Your Majesty, you are fine, just a little tired. Just rest well."
Concubine Liu asked disappointedly, "Your Majesty, are you really not going to come and see me?"
The imperial physician bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor is very busy with government affairs. Please take care of yourself."
Liu Fei's heart sank to the bottom in an instant. Her carefully prepared makeup and full of expectations all turned into nothing at this moment.
After numerous attempts, all of which ended in failure, Concubine Liu's temper grew increasingly volatile. Her resentment and resentment continued to build. One day, unable to bear the indifference she felt, she finally made up her mind and headed to the Queen's palace.
She sat quietly below, the arrogance she had when she first entered the palace long gone. She slowly spoke, "Empress, since Princess Chang'an entered the palace, Your Majesty has never set foot in anyone else's palace. Don't you intend to intervene?"
The Queen raised her chin slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and indifference. She shook her head gently and said, "If His Majesty wants to favor someone, how can I control it? His Majesty is the ruler of the world, how can I control his will?"
Concubine Liu said anxiously, "The Empress is in charge of the six palaces. Her actions are truly disrespectful to you. Princess Chang'an is so favored that she completely ignores you. Everyone in the harem can see it."
The Queen chuckled softly, her smile filled with bitterness. "Your Majesty has excused her from paying her respects. I haven't even seen her once, so how can I expect anything else? Although I am in charge of the six palaces, how much weight can I hold in the face of Your Majesty's favor?"
After hearing the Queen's words, Concubine Liu became even more anxious and said, "Your Majesty, are you going to let her go on like this? What if she gets pregnant with a prince? That would be His Majesty's first child. If it's a prince, His Majesty will probably favor her even more. By then, Your Majesty's position will probably have to be passed on to someone else."
The Queen frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes: "But what can I do?"
Concubine Liu approached the Queen and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, we cannot just sit there and wait for death. Princess Chang'an is so arrogant now. If she is not curbed, she will become a serious threat in the future."
The Queen was silent for a moment and then said, "Do you have any ideas?"
A sly look flashed in Concubine Liu's eyes. "Your Majesty, the flowers in the Imperial Garden are all in full bloom. How about holding a flower-viewing banquet? This will not only allow the sisters in the harem to get together, but also give us the opportunity to..."
The Queen nodded slightly: "How about taking advantage of this opportunity?"
Concubine Liu curled her lips into a sinister smile. "Your Majesty, at the flower viewing banquet, we can create some unexpected situations and cause Princess Chang'an to get into trouble. As long as we strike the right balance, it won't arouse His Majesty's suspicion, and at the same time, it will let her know that she shouldn't be too arrogant in the harem."
A haze formed in the queen's eyes, and that haze was like a dark cloud, covering her heart. She remained silent, lost in deep thought.
Seeing that the Queen remained silent, Concubine Liu continued, "Your Majesty, this is a great opportunity. If you miss this opportunity, it will be even more difficult to deal with Princess Chang'an in the future."
The Queen raised her eyes, a smile spreading across her face. She nodded slightly and said, "Approved. I will hold a flower viewing banquet in the Imperial Garden in three days."
After Concubine Liu left, the Queen looked in the direction she had left, her lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. That smile concealed endless thoughts and calculations, leaving people unable to fathom them.
"It's just a small accident. Concubine Liu only has this much courage." The queen said softly, with a hint of contempt in her tone.
Pei'er stepped forward and gently massaged the Queen's shoulders. "Your Majesty, what Concubine Liu just said is absolutely sensible. If the Imperial Concubine becomes pregnant with the heir, the consequences will be disastrous. Your Majesty, you must make a decision sooner rather than later, as the Imperial Concubine is currently enjoying immense favor."
The queen's eyes were filled with gloom, and she said in a deep voice: "There are many people who died accidentally in this harem."
"By the way, continue giving the medicine," the Queen ordered. Then, she frowned slightly and said in confusion, "I seem to be feeling sleepy all the time lately."
Pei'er smiled and said, "Summer is indeed like this. I have been like this recently. It will be fine after some time. Your Majesty, don't worry."