TV Series: When the Villain Chooses to Stand by

Chapter 147 Yixiu 16

The emperor was unwilling to be controlled by Yixiu, and at this time he didn't care where Princess Shuhe was raised.

"Promotion? What benefits did the Queen receive from Concubine Xin that made her so generous today?"

The emperor looked away as soon as he finished speaking. Such words were too harsh and he shouldn't speak to the queen like that.

Unexpectedly, Yixiu's reply was even more harsh.

"Are you generous? Concubine Xin gave birth to my eldest daughter, and her father and brother also served the country loyally on the frontier. She has been in the palace for many years and has never caused any trouble. In the end, she only got the position of Concubine Xin?"

"They don't even allow newcomers to the palace, and they won't even let their daughters stay with them."

"You are like this yourself, but don't act like someone else's mother doesn't care about her own child."

This really stirred up a hornet's nest. The emperor widened his eyes in disbelief, and the finger he pointed at Yixiu kept trembling.

After a long while, he uttered two words, "Outrageous!"

Yixiu raised an eyebrow and glanced at him, then threw the handkerchief she had used to wipe her hands on the table.

The emperor was furious with her indifferent attitude, and all his dissatisfaction from the past few days came flooding back to his mind.

"Empress, I can attribute your disrespectful behavior a few days ago to excessive grief over missing your deceased son. What about today?"

"Is this your attitude as a queen, disrespecting the king like this?"

"Telling the truth is considered contempt? Then I think you need to work on your tolerance."

The two men, one standing and one sitting, stared at each other, neither willing to give in.

The emperor experienced frustration with Yixiu for the first time and was ultimately defeated.

"I hope the Queen will be as upright and honest as ever. It's up to you!"

He said this with a sneer, flicked his sleeves and walked away.

He was reflecting on his own behavior all the way. As an emperor, the minimum requirement was to keep his emotions under control.

However, today he was repeatedly angered by the Queen's extraordinary behavior, and after his anger, he felt regretful. Why should he bother with a mere woman?

Then all the power was given by herself. She had no family background and no offspring, so there was no need to worry about her causing any big trouble.

As long as she fulfills her duties as queen and manages the harem well, what does her temper have to do with her?

It was just because of those old events that she was dissatisfied.

After hearing what the Queen said, he also felt that he was a little too harsh on Concubine Xin.

For the sake of his own reputation, he generously promoted Concubine Xin to a noble lady, and Princess Shuhe was also allowed to be brought up by her biological mother.

However, the emperor suspected that she was trying to please the queen in private or had made other deals with her, so he felt uncomfortable and stopped favoring her.

However, in the eyes of Concubine Xin, her daughter is much more important than the emperor.

After receiving the imperial edict, Concubine Xin was overjoyed and kowtowed heavily towards Jingren Palace.

She thought it was good enough to be able to bring her daughter back, but she didn't expect to be promoted in rank.

Concubine Xin happily took her daughter back and brought her to pay her respects to Concubine Yixiu without any hesitation.

Chaogui also likes this little princess very much and loves to take her out to play after studying.

After receiving the news, Concubine Cao was also happy for Concubine Xin, "Is Concubine Xin following the Empress's path?"

The maid beside her lowered her head and replied, "Yes, Concubine Xin went to Jingren Palace with gifts, and it was done in a few days. I don't know what the hidden story is."

"It's okay. The princess is still young. It's always good for her to be raised by her biological mother."

Concubine Cao held Wen Yi in her arms and rocked her gently, not worrying about any conspiracy. As a mother herself, she could understand Concubine Xin's feelings very well.

As for the situation in the palace, she was becoming increasingly unclear about it.

But one thing is certain, everything is moving in a better direction.

What worries Concubine Cao the most right now is Concubine Hua's affairs.

It is necessary to prevent the emperor from going to the Yikun Palace in a natural way, but at the same time, no one should notice anything unusual. It is best to make the emperor feel that Concubine Hua loves him until death.

Every request is so outrageous!

To achieve such an effect without any harm is simply a fantasy.

Concubine Cao didn't know why Concubine Hua had such a big change, but she was smart enough not to ask too many questions and devoted herself to working for Concubine Hua.

Even if Concubine Hua really falls out of favor in the future, protecting herself and Wen Yi will be a piece of cake.

She wanted to think about it carefully, but Concubine Hua couldn't wait any longer.

The emperor needed to seek comfort even more after being frustrated by the queen.

Worried that the gentle and intelligent Zhen Huan would notice something was wrong, the emperor chose to visit Yiku Palace more often.

Hua Fei is simple-minded and would not think too much. Even if she knew, she would join him in condemning the Queen for not knowing etiquette.

This made it difficult for Concubine Hua. Every time she saw the emperor, she would think of her tragically dead child, and she could no longer pretend to be gentle.

"Ugh~"

"Songzhi, prepare some bath water for me and throw away everything he used."

"And this mattress, burn it all! Go quickly!!"

Hua Fei covered her chest and took the honey water handed to her by Song Zhi, suppressing the bitterness in her mouth.

The first few times she tried all sorts of methods, such as locking the door, eating the wrong food, getting sick...she tried everything.

There is a big wolfdog in Yikun Palace!

There was really no other way but to let the emperor stay overnight last night.

"My Lady, you've already washed three times. If you wash again, it might hurt your body."

Songzhi frowned and looked at the red marks on Hua Fei's wrist with heartache, worried that her skin could not withstand such vigorous scrubbing.

"Go, go, put more perfume!"

Songzhi had no choice but to get up and prepare.

Concubine Hua soaked comfortably in the hot water with the scent of roses, and tilted her head to drink the bird's nest porridge that Songzhi fed her.

The pain in her throat finally felt better. She breathed a sigh of relief, tilted her head back and began to complain.

"This Concubine Wan is also incompetent. Isn't it said that the Emperor favors her the most and even gave her the favor of the Pepper Chamber? Why can't he keep her now?"

This sincere disdain left Songzhi speechless and she could only accompany him silently.

"If one or two of them are like this, what will we do in the future? Concubine Cao is the same. She hasn't come up with a good solution after so long!"

"No, there must not be a next time..."

Hua Fei suddenly straightened up, her eyes rolling around quickly. The feeling of surrendering herself to her enemy was really terrible, and she didn't want to wait any longer.

"Songzhi, go and ask Jingpin to come over."

If one Concubine Cao doesn't work, then add a few more. There will always be a way.

Jingpin has been playing cards with Huafei frequently recently, and thought this time would be the same. Only when the time came did she realize that she had been careless.

Looking at the brand new decorations in the palace and Concubine Hua sitting at the top with a frown and a serious expression, a long-lost tension quickly filled Jingpin's heart.

"I pay my respects to Concubine Hua."

"Get up, all of you, get down."

Jingpin's body stiffened slightly for a moment, and she stood up and sat aside obediently.

After everyone left, Concubine Hua did not hesitate.

"Jingpin, I have something to say. You lived with me and were constantly exposed to the fragrance of the Huanyi Incense. You will never have your own children in this lifetime."

Concubine Jing suddenly raised her head and her eyes turned red uncontrollably.