dognovel Chapter 936: The one who failed to wait for the emperor
Chapter 936: The one who failed to wait for the emperor
Not long after, Chu'er ran in from outside with a look of joy on her face: "My queen, the little Huizi in front of the emperor is here!"
Upon hearing the news, Kangpin and Caiju looked at each other and were both delighted.
Everyone in the harem knew that because Xiao Huizi was Eunuch Li's apprentice, Eunuch Li took good care of him and whenever there was something good, he would ask Xiao Huizi to report it.
Not only did he receive many rewards, but his reputation also became auspicious. Even in the harem, Xiao Huizi had a nickname of "Bird of Good News".
Cai Ju said excitedly: "My Lady, could it be that you really won the bet and His Majesty turned over your card tonight?!"
Kangpin hurriedly said: "Hurry!"
"Quickly send him in!"
Chu Er's face was also full of smiles: "Yes!"
Although her previous master was Concubine Hao, after Concubine Hao passed away, she and the Fifth Prince came to Concubine Kang.
Concubine Kang is the fifth prince's adoptive mother, so Chu'er naturally hopes that she will be favored as much as possible. This way, the fifth prince can get more protection, and Concubine Hao can rest in peace.
Soon, Xiao Huizi came in with a smile on her face and bowed respectfully: "Your servant greets Concubine Kang. May your Majesty be blessed with good health!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! His Majesty will be arriving at Chuxiu Palace tonight, so please prepare to receive him."
Kangpin curled her lips and said, "I know."
"Caiju, reward!"
Caiju replied "yes" and handed a purse to Xiao Huizi.
Xiao Huizi was already used to this kind of scene, and said with a smile on her face: "Thank you, Concubine Kang!"
"I will not disturb you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now."
Kangpin nodded: "Chu'er, send Xiao Huizi out."
"Yes."
Since the Empress raised the Fifth Prince, Your Majesty has visited him in Chuxiu Palace several times, but there were always blank entries. This is the first time that Your Majesty has turned over the Empress's name card at night.
Caiju said excitedly: "My lady, I will dress you up!"
Kangpin shook her head: "No need."
Cai Ju asked in confusion: "My Lady, why?"
"His Majesty has finally turned over your card. You are wearing no makeup and your hair is disheveled. What if His Majesty is unhappy when he sees you like this?"
After all, there are so many beauties in the harem. If you are not careful, your Majesty will be seduced away by others...
Kangpin did not directly answer Caiju's question, but asked in return: "Why do you think His Majesty turned over my name card tonight?"
Cai Ju thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps His Majesty saw the Queen during the day and thought of the Fifth Prince, so he came to see her at night."
Kangpin nodded and said, "Not bad."
"Since your majesty's favor to me is all because of the fifth prince, do you think your majesty wants to see a concubine dressed up, or does he want to see me who has no intention of dressing up because I am taking care of the fifth prince?"
Cai Ju suddenly realized: "So that's it."
"It is precisely because there are so many beauties in the palace that His Majesty has no shortage of them. Letting His Majesty see your motherly love for the Fifth Prince is the only way to retain his favor."
Concubine Kang smiled slightly: "That's true, but men... who doesn't like beauty? If I look too haggard, I'm afraid His Majesty won't be interested in me."
"You still have to dress up a little for me."
The two had been master and servant for many years, and Caiju immediately understood what Kangpin meant.
The makeup that the Empress wants is the kind that allows her to put on makeup but appear to be bare-faced, except that her complexion will be much better.
Time passed by little by little. I don't know how long it had passed, but Li Changde's voice finally came from outside: "Your Majesty has arrived--!!!"
Concubine Kang was delighted. She took a deep breath to suppress her nervous and excited mood, and went forward with the palace servants to greet him: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"
Under the moonlight, Concubine Kang was wearing a white nightgown, her silky hair draped softly, her face was bare but as white as the morning glow reflecting on the snow, she looked simple and yet particularly pitiful.
Nangong Xuanyu recalled that when she went to other palaces, the concubines would dress up with all their might. Even if they didn't dress up to welcome her, they would still dress up carefully.
It is rare to see someone like Concubine Kang.
He asked calmly, "Why are you dressed so plainly tonight?"
Concubine Kang subconsciously touched her cheek, seeming a little flustered: "The Fifth Prince is weak, so every time I come back from going out and come into contact with him, I will first bathe, change clothes, and remove all my makeup."
"I had just held the Fifth Prince and coaxed him to sleep when His Majesty arrived. I really had no time to put on my makeup..."
"Is it because I look too haggard that I disturbed Your Majesty? I really deserve to die..."
Seeing how concerned Kangpin was about the Fifth Prince, Nangong Xuanyu's eyes warmed up a little, and he stepped forward to help her up personally: "You have a loving motherly heart towards the Fifth Prince and take such good care of him. How could I judge a person by his appearance and blame you?"
Kangpin heaved a sigh of relief: "Your Majesty, thank you for your praise."
"The Fifth Prince is my son. I will take good care of him. This is what I should do."
Nangong Xuanyu walked forward: "I'm going to see the fifth prince."
Concubine Kang replied "yes" and followed him with a smile.
Cai Ju was serving beside him and couldn't help but feel secretly delighted.
The Queen's method is really effective!
If in the past, Her Majesty had known to take the initiative to win favor, she might have become the mistress of the palace long ago.
It seems that people still have to go through major setbacks before they can grow up...
Nangong Xuanyu and Concubine Kang came to the fifth prince's bedroom.
Just as the wet nurse on duty was about to salute, Nangong Xuanyu raised her hand, signaling her not to disturb the Fifth Prince.
The nurse then quietly stepped aside.
Nangong Xuanyu walked to the bedside and looked at the Fifth Prince's peaceful sleeping face with a gentle look in his eyes.
Just thinking that this child was destined not to live past the age of twenty, he couldn't help but feel sad...
Fortunately, the Fifth Prince is only two months old and still has a long time to go before he turns twenty.
He didn't believe that he had spent nearly twenty years searching for famous doctors all over the world and still couldn't find anyone who could cure the fifth prince!
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Changchun Palace.
Since nightfall, Ruoli has been looking forward to it.
However, she waited and waited, but no one from the imperial court ever showed up.
Logically speaking, His Majesty should have finished flipping through the cards by now!
Could it be that Your Majesty went to Concubine Chen's palace again tonight?
Really, every time your majesty enters the harem, at least eight out of ten times he goes to the Zhongcui Palace. The Imperial Concubine Chen has always occupied your majesty. She is not virtuous at all. Is she worthy of the position of Imperial Concubine?
Ruoli thought so in his heart, his face became more sullen, and he called a little eunuch over and ordered: "Go and ask if His Majesty has turned over the card of Concubine Chen again tonight?
The young eunuch nodded and ran out quickly.
What the women in the harem are most concerned about is where His Majesty will rest tonight.
Soon, the eunuch reported the news to Ruoli: "...Sister Ruoli, His Majesty did not go to Zhongcui Palace tonight, but turned over the name card of Concubine Kang."