dognovel Chapter 977 She doesn't have this habit (163 million votes)
Chapter 977 She doesn't have this habit (163 million votes)
Xuanpin gestured to Zhu'er to accept the gift and said to Zhang Changzai, "You are so thoughtful."
Zhang Changzai said respectfully, "This is what I should do. Your Majesty is too polite."
Then, the two exchanged a few more pleasantries.
Zhang Changzai sighed, "...Yesterday was the ceremony for the enthronement of Concubine Xuan, but His Majesty went to Zhongcui Palace. If it were someone else, they would definitely think too much and might even be dissatisfied with Concubine Chen."
"But Concubine Xuan and Concubine Chen are like sisters, so there would be no such misunderstanding. In the harem, such sisterhood is so rare, I am really envious!"
If it were in the past, Concubine Xuan would definitely be heartless, thinking that Zhang Changzai was really praising her and envious of her relationship with her sister, Concubine Chen.
Maybe she will be happy about it for a while.
Look, anyone can see that she has a good relationship with Sister Concubine Chen!
However, after experiencing so much in the harem, Concubine Xuan has become much more perceptive, and there was a hint of contemplation in her eyes when she looked at Zhang Changzai.
When Zhang Chang said this, was he really envious, or was he just trying to flatter her without making a sound?
Yesterday was her enthronement ceremony, but it was an indisputable fact that His Majesty turned over the nameplate of her sister, Concubine Chen.
Although Xuanpin didn't think much about it, because his hand was on his Majesty, how could anyone else influence whose card his Majesty wanted to turn over? If she blamed him for this, wouldn't it be too unreasonable?
But if something like this happened to someone else, no matter how good the relationship between the two was, I'm afraid that it would create a rift.
So... did Chang Zhang come here so early today just to sow discord?
However, no matter how Concubine Xuan looked at her, Zhang Chang's smile was very sincere and her eyes were full of envy.
Besides, she was just a concubine, how could she be so brave?
For a moment, Concubine Xuan couldn't be sure.
That's all. I'll pay more attention to her in the future.
"My present situation is entirely due to the care of Concubine Chen. I am not an ungrateful person, so I will not feel resentful about this."
"Besides, I am one with Sister Noble Concubine Chen. Your Majesty, there is no difference between flipping her card and flipping mine."
Zhang Changzai nodded and said, "It would be great if I could find sisters with such good feelings in the palace."
Xuanpin answered perfunctorily and picked up the teacup.
Serve tea to see the guests off.
Zhang Changzai was very considerate and stood up and said, "...Today, there will definitely be many sisters coming to congratulate Concubine Xuan on her big day. I will not bother you any more and will take my leave now."
Xuanpin nodded lightly.
Seeing that Xuanpin was still thoughtful after Zhang Changzai left, Zhuer asked curiously, "Madam, what are you thinking about?"
Xuanpin narrowed her eyes and said, "I'm wondering, what Zhang Changzai said just now, is she really envious of the relationship between me and Sister Guifei Chen, or is she trying to sow discord?"
Zhu Er frowned and thought for a while before saying, "My Lady, Chang Chang Zai should have no reason to do this."
"The Imperial Concubine Chen is an Imperial Concubine, and you are a concubine. How can she, a mere concubine, afford to offend anyone?"
"Besides, even if you feel resentful towards Concubine Chen because of this, it is not her turn to benefit from it."
"I can't understand why Chang Zhang is doing such a thankless task."
"So I think she was really envious, but she wasn't smart enough, so she said something that could be misunderstood."
Xuanpin narrowed her eyes and said, "I hope so."
Zhu Er added, "But as the saying goes, one should be on guard against others. Regardless of whether Zhang Changzai really did not mean it or had other intentions, Your Majesty should be more careful with her in the future."
Xuanpin nodded: "Forget it, let's not talk about her."
"Sister Concubine Chen should be here soon, let's get ready!"
Zhu Er said, "Yes."
Outside.
As soon as Zhang Changzai left Chengqian Palace, she met Shen Zhinian.
She took a step back and knelt on the ground respectfully: "I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Chen. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Shen Zhinian's gaze fell on Zhang Changzai, and a dark light flashed in his eyes.
There are so many women in the harem, it is impossible for Shen Zhinian to remember every low-ranking concubine, especially those who are not favored.
But she still had some impression of Zhang Changzai.
When Nangong Xuanyu first issued an edict to appoint Shen Zhinian as the Imperial Concubine, Concubine Zhuang was still the Liang Concubine, assisting in the management of the six palaces.
All the concubines in the palace went to Zhongcui Palace to congratulate them. Zhang Changzai proposed on the spot that Shen Zhinian was already the person with the highest rank in the harem, and Concubine Zhuang should hand over her palace power to show her respect to Concubine Chen!
It seemed that Zhang Chang was thinking about Shen Zhinian from beginning to end and expressing his loyalty to her.
However, with Shen Zhinian's intelligence, how could he not see that she had some ulterior motives?
Since then, Shen Zhinian asked Xiao Mingzi to send someone to keep an eye on Zhang Changzai.
But after so much time, Zhang Changzai did not show any abnormality. It seemed that her original proposal was really just to surrender to Shen Zhinian.
I never thought that I would meet Zhang Changzai here today.
Shen Zhinian said calmly: "Mr. Zhang came so early."
Zhang Changzai lowered her head, her attitude still respectful: "Replying to the Royal Concubine Chen, I respect the Royal Concubine Xuan in my heart, so I came here early to congratulate you, and I dare not delay for even a moment."
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "Get up."
"Thank you, Imperial Concubine Chen!"
Zhang Changzai stood up and stepped aside.
Shen Zhi thought about it and walked into Chengqian Palace.
She glanced at Xiao Mingzi and ordered, "Continue to arrange people to keep an eye on her."
Shen Zhinian always felt that this Zhang Changzai might be hiding some unknown little thoughts.
Xiao Mingzi bowed his head and said, "Please rest assured, Madam, the people watching Zhang Changzai have not withdrawn. If she shows any abnormality, I will be able to find it at the first time."
Shen Zhinian said "hmm".
After entering Chengqian Palace, Yuanbao immediately shouted at the top of his voice: "The Imperial Concubine Chen is here --!!!"
Xuanpin hurriedly brought people out to greet her: "I pay my respects to Sister Guifei Chen!"
Shen Zhinian strode forward and helped her up personally: "No need to go through all this formality."
Xuanpin didn't bother to be polite with Shen Zhinian. She smiled and led her to the main hall: "Sister Guifei Chen, I specially asked someone to prepare your favorite tea and snacks today."
At this point, Xuanpin lowered her voice and whispered, "There are also the kind of storybooks that you like to read in your spare time... I have also secretly asked someone to prepare them."
Shen Zhinian almost stumbled.
What do you mean by the kind of storybooks she likes to read the most? She doesn't have such a hobby.
This is clearly Concubine Xuan's preference, but she actually put the blame on her.
Shen Zhinian glared at Xuanpin and said, "You know who likes to read indecent books, don't blame me for everything."
Concubine Xuan quickly looked around and smiled guiltily.