PFC Chapter 173 Please An Jifeng to watch the good show
Chapter 173 Please An Jifeng to watch the good show
"Sister Huifei." Rong Fei looked at Huifei with a smile and asked curiously:
"I heard that the eldest prince was praised by the archery master again. Did the emperor go to Yunya Pavilion yesterday for this?"
When asked, Concubine Hui paused holding the tea bowl. She glanced at Concubine Liang, whose face was a little pale. She clutched a handkerchief and lowered her eyes.
Useless thing, she couldn't even keep the Emperor when he came, and she just wasted her chance. Concubine Hui cursed in her heart, but she put down the tea bowl gracefully, wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and shook her head helplessly with a smile.
"He is not the eldest prince yet. He is married but still has the mentality of a child. When he heard that the emperor was back, he was eager to get praises. The emperor also gave in to him. Look, he took time out to come to Yunya Pavilion."
When Concubine Liang heard what Concubine Hui said, she lowered her head even more. Her mind came to the moment when Concubine Hui invited the emperor to come and ask her to serve him. When it was getting dark, she hinted to the emperor to stay at her place. As a result, the emperor just glanced at her and found an excuse to leave.
She bit her lower lip unconsciously. After all, it was because of her lowly status that the emperor disliked her.
Concubine Rong sneered inwardly, thinking that these words were just to deceive the newcomer, but also thinking that Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang were unaware of the affair and really thought that the imperial palace was a brothel.
She turned her gaze to Liangpin who was looking down, and said deliberately:
"What's wrong, sister Liangpin? Are you feeling uncomfortable? Why aren't you talking?"
"I..." Liangpin clenched her handkerchief tightly, knowing that Rongfei was deliberately mentioning her just to embarrass her, but she was interrupted as soon as she opened her mouth:
"Concubine Xian has arrived."
Everyone was attracted over at once. Except for a few main ladies, many concubines had never seen Shi Nanxi, and they all looked towards the door.
The next moment, a beautiful lady in green Manchu dress came in. She was slender and thin, like a willow tree, and walked in gracefully. Behind her was the bright morning sun, as if a layer of golden gauze was covering her.
When I got closer, I could see that she had a small oval face, fair skin, and under the thin bangs on her forehead were a pair of almond-shaped eyes that were as pure and clear as a deer's, full of tenderness.
As if she felt everyone's gaze, her thick eyelashes trembled like the flapping of a butterfly's wings, which made people feel pity for her for no reason. What a delicate beauty! No wonder the emperor loved her so much.
"I greet Concubine Hui, Concubine De, and Concubine Rong. May the three sisters be blessed."
Shi Nanxi walked in and bowed to Concubine Hui and the other two. Her voice was sweet and elegant, and particularly pleasant to the ear.
"Sister, please get up quickly. Are you okay? Why did you come here today?" Concubine Hui spoke first.
"Yes, I was really worried when I saw how my sister looked yesterday. Fortunately, the emperor sent my sister back yesterday, otherwise I would have been worried."
Concubine Rong's eyes moved around, as if she was extremely worried. However, as soon as these words came out, others could not help but show envy and jealousy. They once again remembered the scene yesterday when the Emperor left everyone behind to see Concubine Xian off, and their eyes immediately became unfriendly when they looked at Concubine Xian.
De Fei glanced at Rong Fei with understanding. This person was just a troublemaker, but it was okay. She continued:
"Sister Rongfei's worry is justified. Sister Xianfei, your health is the most important thing. Speaking of which, sister Liangpin seemed to be feeling a little uncomfortable just now. I don't know if it's because the weather is too hot. Sisters should still pay more attention to their health."
Upon hearing this, Shi Nanxi glanced at Concubine Liang who was bowing her head, and thought of the news she received yesterday. She had an idea about the lawsuit in the palace. This was an attempt to sow discord, but she pursed her lips and smiled shyly, walked forward and sat down, and called other people.
"Thank you for your concern, sisters. I feel much better after a night's rest. It is my duty to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."
Then he looked at Liangpin again, hesitated for a moment and asked:
"Sister Liangpin is not feeling well? Do you want to call the imperial physician?"
Liangpin glanced at Concubine Xian quickly, then quickly lowered her head and said:
"Thank you for your concern, Empress Xian. I am fine, but I got up in a hurry today."
"That's good." Shi Nanxi seemed not good at speaking. She replied dryly and then picked up the teacup to drink tea without saying anything else.
Everyone looked at Concubine Xian, as if trying to gauge her character and behavior. Concubine Rong's eyes gleamed with a gleam, and she praised with a smile:
"Sister Xianfei is such a lovely person. She has just recovered from her illness, but she still cares about sister Liangpin. She is worthy of being the one the emperor has left behind. It is only right that the emperor loves her."
The tone of voice changed, and it seemed to be a casual chat:
"I thought yesterday that the Emperor would stay at Danning Residence to accompany my sister, but I didn't expect that Concubine Hui invited the Emperor to Yunya Pavilion. I heard that Concubine Liang was there too. Unfortunately, the Emperor returned to the Nine Classics and Three Affairs Hall due to his busy government affairs. I heard that he sent someone to Danning Residence to inform my sister after he returned. He is really considerate of my sister. Oh."
Rong Fei seemed to realize that she had said something wrong, and quickly patted her lips and said:
"Look at what I am saying. The emperor's whereabouts cannot be discussed rashly. No matter whether it is Sister Huifei, Sister Xianfei or Sister Liangpin, they are all valued by the emperor."
However, having said that, the atmosphere in the palace suddenly became subtle. Everyone could hear that Rong Fei was referring to Hui Fei and Liang Fei, who had used tricks to drive the emperor away but could not keep him, and the emperor was still thinking about Concubine Xian.
Concubine Hui and Concubine Liang had stiff expressions on their faces. Shi Nanxi lowered her head helplessly, her thick eyelashes trembling constantly.
Just when the hall was silent, Imperial Concubine Niuhulu arrived. Everyone hurriedly stood up to greet her. Imperial Concubine Niuhulu sat down and looked around at everyone.
"What are the sisters talking about?"
Shi Nanxi felt the gazes passing over her and bit her lip lightly without saying a word. Finally, Defei gently narrated what had just happened.
"I see."
Imperial Concubine Nianhulu's eyes were deep and she was unhappy. Yesterday was the first day that the Emperor returned to Changchun Garden. He should have stayed in her Ruijingxuan instead of Concubine Xian, Concubine Hui, or Concubine Liang's place.
But not showing it on his face:
"Sister Rongfei is right. We are all sisters. The emperor values and loves everyone. He hopes that everyone can live in harmony and have more children for the emperor."
"What do you mean by spreading the family?" The Empress Dowager came out supported by someone, and everyone bowed and greeted her again.
After paying respects, Consort Niuhulu repeated what Consort De had said to the Empress Dowager, and finally said:
"There are several new sisters in the palace this year, especially Concubine Xian. Although she was the last to enter the palace, she is the most favored by the emperor. I think it won't be long before the empress dowager hears the good news."
The Queen Mother looked down at Shi Nanxi, who immediately stood up and walked forward, bowed and said, “I feel your gaze.”
"I have seen the Empress Dowager. I have been in the palace for many days but have not been able to pay my respects to her. This is really rude. I hope the Empress Dowager will forgive me."
The Empress Dowager stared at Shi Nanxi with a scrutinizing look in her eyes. When others saw this scene, they remembered the scene of welcoming the emperor yesterday and started to watch the show.