coobybook Chapter 306: Suspicion, Zhixi's Birthday
Chapter 306: Suspicion, Zhixi's Birthday
"It was precisely because she was ill that Wanpin was not favored by the emperor. Instead, she waited until the emperor and Wanpin met in the imperial garden. After Wanpin mistook the emperor for the Seventeenth Master, she not only received a hot spring bath specially granted by the emperor, but was also promoted overnight, from Wan Changzai to Wan Guiren."
In fact, she had felt that something was wrong about this matter before, but she had not had time to investigate it in detail. However, Concubine Hua was pressing her, so in order to get out of this situation as soon as possible, she had to bring up the matter.
"Are you saying that this Wanpin is pretending to be sick on purpose in order to find an opportunity to seduce the emperor?"
After hearing what Cao Qinmo said, Concubine Hua felt that something was wrong.
When these concubines first entered the palace, only Zhen Huan and Concubine Xuan were given titles by the emperor.
Although she didn't want to admit it, she knew that the emperor treated Zhen Huan and Concubine Xuan differently, so if Zhen Huan was not sick, the emperor would definitely favor her.
But it just so happened that Zhen Huan fell ill at that time.
"I guess that Wanpin is unwilling to serve His Majesty, so she asked Doctor Wen to help her pretend to be sick, and then find a chance to seduce His Majesty when the time is right."
"After all, if Wanpin had such a fate with the emperor, then the emperor would have given her such an honor later."
"You know, Concubine Xuan was born in the Fucha family, but the emperor did not take Concubine Xuan to the Tangquan Palace for bathing. It can be seen that Wanpin's trick touched the emperor's heart."
Cao Qinmo took over the conversation and continued to analyze.
"That's quite interesting."
"Songzhi, why don't you help Concubine Cao up quickly?"
Concubine Hua gave Songzhi a look, and Songzhi understood and went forward to help Concubine Cao sit down on a stool nearby.
"But it's been so long since this happened. How can we find evidence that Wanpin was faking illness?"
Hua Fei thought for a moment and then asked.
"My lady, some things can still achieve the desired effect even without evidence."
"As long as the emperor has a grudge about this matter, it will be useless for Wanpin to explain."
To put it bluntly, Cao Qinmo's move was to take advantage of the emperor's suspicion. As long as the news of this matter got out, the emperor would definitely have doubts no matter how much he trusted Concubine Wan.
Trust is something that is often the most vulnerable to doubt.
What's more, she knew very well that Zhen Huan was a proud and arrogant person. If she knew that the emperor really suspected her, she would definitely mind it.
No matter how good the relationship between these two people is, they cannot stop having different thoughts for such a long time.
Unless, the Emperor and Concubine Wan can really talk to each other about everything and love each other.
But is this possible?
Is there such a thing as true love in the royal family?
Cao Qinmo couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
"Yes, that's a good idea."
"If the emperor knew that everything was planned by Zhen Huan, he would definitely not favor her like this anymore, and he might even be completely cold to Zhen Huan, the bitch."
"Yes, you do have something in your head."
"Songzhi, go and fetch me the golden phoenix hairpin with silk."
There was a hint of satisfaction in Concubine Hua's eyes when she looked at Cao Qinmo.
The dog Cao Qinmo is still somewhat useful.
"In the future, if you work hard for me, I will never be without your help."
Songzhi was very sensible and handed the box containing the gold hairpin to Cao Guiren's personal maid.
Cao Qinmo also quickly knelt down to express his gratitude.
"Thank you, ma'am."
Soon, the whole palace was rumored to have heard that Concubine Wan had pretended to be sick on purpose to avoid sleeping with the newlyweds, and was deliberately playing hard to get. She even deliberately met the emperor by chance later.
When Zhen Huan heard these rumors that seemed to have details to them, she was shocked.
After all, he did pretend to be sick on purpose, but it was not to play hard to get, but to avoid disputes in the harem.
She had never even told Sister Mei about these things, so how did the person behind the scenes know about them?
Could it be that there is a traitor in her palace?
However, Fucha Zhixi's palace was decorated with lights and was very lively.
Because today happened to be the third day of March, Fu Cha Zhixi's birthday, the emperor had ordered people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to come and help decorate the palace early on. Naturally, these servants were very busy, but they were very happy in their hearts.
After all, how could our queen be so favored by the emperor that he even cares so much about her birthday.
The emperor originally wanted to hold a grand birthday banquet for his Xier to celebrate, but he thought that Xier never liked to socialize with others, and usually stayed quietly in Chengqian Palace and seldom stepped out of the palace. He guessed that Xier didn't like places that were too crowded.
Therefore, he planned to hold a small banquet in Chengqian Palace, and he would spend her birthday alone with her.
"Why did you think of dressing Fuzhen in such red? She looks like a lucky doll."
Fu Cha Zhixi looked with some amusement at Fu Zhen, who was carried out by Yu Hu and others as if he were presenting a treasure.
"Today is the Queen's birthday, so Prince Fuzhen will naturally dress up nicely."
"However, don't worry, Your Majesty. Today, I will take good care of Prince Fuzhen and will never let him disturb Your Majesty and the Emperor."
Yuhu said with a smile.
"You are becoming more and more outspoken. You even dare to tease me and the emperor."
Fu Cha Zhixi gave Yu Hu a coquettish look.
"I am telling the truth, why are you angry, Madam?"
Yu Hu naturally knew that her queen was not angry, so she continued with a smile.
"My lady, Eunuch Su is here."
Suqin walked quickly into the hall and spoke to Fucha Zhixi.
"Please come in quickly."
Fucha Zhixi spoke.
Su Peisheng came in with a group of young eunuchs carrying gifts.
"Greetings to Queen Consort Xuan, may the Queen be blessed with good health and good health."
"Eunuch Su, are these all gifts from the Emperor to me?"
Fu Cha Zhixi looked at Su Peisheng curiously and asked.
"Your Majesty, these are the gifts that the Emperor carefully selected. The Emperor personally went to the inner treasury to select them."
Su Peisheng explained with a smile.
"I see."
Fucha Zhixi gave a shy smile.
"The Emperor personally instructed that this gift must be delivered to Your Majesty."
Su Peisheng respectfully handed the box in his hand to Fu Cha Zhixi.
Fu Cha Zhixi took the box and opened it, and saw a framed painting inside.
When she opened it, she found that the painting showed her and the emperor leaning against each other under a magnolia tree, with countless sky lanterns floating in the sky. The whole painting was full of the painter's ingenuity.
Fu Cha Zhixi was surprised to find that the seal on the corner of the painting was the emperor's seal. Could it be that this painting was painted by the emperor?
Fu Cha Zhixi thought so and asked this question.
"I don't know about this. If you want to know, please ask the Emperor in person when he comes."
Su Peisheng said with a smile.
"Thank you for your trip, Suqin."
Suqin tactfully handed Su Peisheng a bulging purse.