bookcurios Chapter 537 Harem
Chapter 537 Harem
Lin Junxue let Xie Yu look at her
Under Xie Yu's gaze, her eyes gradually turned red, but she forced herself not to let the tears fall.
This kind of stubborn look inexplicably dissipated the anger in Xie Yu's heart.
However, just as Xie Yu was about to speak, Lin Junxue spoke again.
"Your Majesty, it's time for you to go"
Xie Yu's expression, which had originally relaxed, instantly turned ugly again.
Lin Junxue leaned forward slightly and turned her head away. "Your Highness, I respectfully send you off."
Xie Yu angrily threw his sleeves and left
As soon as he left, Lin Junxue asked Xiao Gongzi to lock the palace gate.
Xie Yu was so angry that he didn't go anywhere and went straight back to Taiwu Palace.
Zhonghe Palace
Danzhen looked at Lin Junxue in confusion
"Your Highness, you are deliberately trying to anger the Emperor. The Emperor was clearly angry just now. Your Highness, why is this happening? The Emperor is here, why was he driven away again? I am completely confused."
Lin Junxue curled her lips
"Men will eventually get tired of being obedient. This palace is generous and decent. In the emperor's heart, this palace can give in in everything and always consider the overall situation. But in the past two days, Concubine Mi and An Qianning have become pregnant one after another, but this palace has not been pregnant for many years. It is natural for me to be angry and I can make a fuss. Besides, the emperor knows better than anyone why I have been childless for many years. For a man, it is best to ask for something but not get it. If the emperor comes again in the next few days, I will not see him."
Danzhen sighed
"I understand, my lady."
Qiao Xin smiled
"Don't worry. Besides, if Your Majesty doesn't take this opportunity to ignore the Emperor, how will Your Majesty carry out her plans? Our Queen has always been patient."
Second day
As expected, Xie Yu sent Gao Cheng to deliver the reward to Zhonghe Palace, and Lin Junxue didn't even show up.
During the seven days of rest, Xie Yu stayed in either Chen Mi's Chenguang Palace or An Qianning's Changchun Palace.
The main feature is to soak up both rain and dew.
All the good things were sent to these two palaces, and now they are enjoying great glory.
However, compared to An Qianning's arrogance, Concubine Mi remained as low-key as ever and rarely came out of her own Chenguang Palace.
With this child, An Qianning felt more confident in front of the Queen Mother.
Relying on the child in her belly, she told the Queen Mother that she would never let her concubine sister enter the palace.
Although the Queen Mother was angry, she could do nothing about it. For the sake of An Qianning's belly, the Queen Mother could only give in.
The Queen Mother promised her that as long as she gave birth to the child safely, she would not allow An Huiru to enter the palace.
Anshan, which was supposed to reach Kyoto in half a month, was also hit by a snowstorm.
He could only stay in Jiangnan for the time being and wait until the snowstorm was over before setting off back to Kyoto.
The lively New Year's Day is over in a blink of an eye
Xie Yu began to attend court and went into the harem less frequently. He also did not go to Zhonghe Palace during these days.
In the eyes of outsiders, Queen Lin Junxue was neglected.
March
开春
The baby in An Qianning's belly has just passed three months and is now stable.
Chen Mi's belly grew bigger and bigger, and the two of them lived in peace.
Shenguang Palace
Chen Mi was using bird's nest when Hua Ling walked in with a look of shock on her face.
"Your Majesty, it turns out that there is something wrong with An Shunrong's pregnancy. The master sent someone into the palace and entered Changchun Palace. They said that they heard a man's voice in An Shunrong's bedroom one night. But An Shunrong has not slept with the emperor in these days, and the emperor did not stay overnight. So how could there be a man's voice in this bedroom?"
Chen Mi put down the spoon and his eyes became deeper. It was indeed strange that An Qianning was suddenly pregnant.
If this is true, then An Qianning is really brave.
Who did she have an affair with? How dare she confuse the royal heirs? This is a serious crime that will implicate nine generations of the family. Does An Qianning really dare to do that?
Hua Ling is very happy
"Your Highness, besides, don't you find it strange? An Shunrong has only been in the palace for half a year, how could she be pregnant so soon? Your Highness, you have taken countless medicines in private over the years, and finally got pregnant. How could she get pregnant so soon? It's strange. Perhaps, the child in An Shunrong's belly is really the result of her affair with someone else. Your Highness, you must not let go of this great opportunity."
Chen Mi shook his head
"I cannot be 100% sure about this matter. I have no evidence that An Shunrong is having an affair with someone. If I were to expose it hastily, the consequences would be disastrous. If I want to prove that An Shunrong's baby is not the emperor's, I must catch her red-handed. And behind An Qianning is the empress dowager and the entire An family. This matter requires long-term consideration. It is a serious matter. I need to communicate with my grandfather before making a decision."
Hua Ling nodded
"Your Majesty, it is right for you to be more cautious. If this is true, your Majesty will definitely make sure that An Shunrong will never be able to turn things around. I am afraid that the An family will not be able to escape either. What about the Empress Dowager? The Emperor will definitely not let An Shunrong off for such a great humiliation."
Chen Mi nodded, but a faint sense of uneasiness lingered in his heart.
Zhonghe Palace
Danzhen brought in the freshly made cakes from the small kitchen and put them down.
"Your Majesty, Guyu brought some new pastries from the kitchen. They are sweet and soft. Your Majesty, try them. You will definitely like them."
Lin Junxue picked up a piece and tasted it. "Not bad, very delicious."
Dan Zhen said, "As long as the queen likes it, it's worth Gu Yu's two days of hard work."
Lin Junxue curled her lips and said, "Well, Guyu has worked hard, let her take a rest."
Danzhen sighed.
"Your Highness, you and the Emperor have been at a standoff for almost two months. When will it end? An Shunrong is now relying on the child in her belly to be so arrogant. Look at how proud and domineering An Shunrong was when she was paying respects yesterday. I was angry just looking at her."
Lin Junxue looked at the angry Danzhen and smiled slightly
"You, what's there to be angry about?"
Lin Junxue smiled
"Okay, since our Danzhen is angry, go and tell them that it's time to start."
Danzhen was delighted and immediately leaned forward
"My lady, I will go right away. I have finally waited for this day."
Danzhen walked out in a hurry
Qiao Xin serves tea "Niang Niang"
Lin Junxue took a sip of tea slowly and said, "Have someone get ready."
Half a month later
Shenguang Palace
Xie Yu held Chen Mi's hand
"Mi'er's belly looks a lot bigger. Has the baby been bothering you recently?"
Chen Mi shook his head happily.
"Your Majesty, this child is very obedient and never bothers me. Your Majesty has been very busy with government affairs recently and he looks quite thin."
Xie Yu said with relief, "It's okay"
Chen Mi took the tea from Hua Ling and served it to her personally.
"Your Majesty, I dare to ask, has Your Majesty had a quarrel with the Empress?"
As soon as this word comes out
Xie Yu's eyes suddenly turned cold.
"What are you talking about the Queen for? How?"
Chen Mi leaned forward slightly with her belly bulging, "Your Majesty, I have overstepped my bounds."
Xie Yu said in a deep voice, "Get up, Mi'er, do you think I am too pampering to the Queen?"
Chen Mi paused and said, "It is known to everyone that the emperor dotes on the queen."
Xie Yu stroked the cup in his hand, with an ambiguous look in his eyes.
Chen Mi sat aside, silent, with his eyes downcast.