bookcurios Chapter 123 The emperor gave Shen Zhinian a warm sedan
Chapter 123 The emperor gave Shen Zhinian a warm sedan
Xuer nodded and said, "No matter how favored Concubine Rou is, it is nothing compared to state affairs. She ran all the way from Zhongcui Palace eagerly, but still couldn't see His Majesty. What's the difference between a Concubine and a concubine?"
The master and servant were waiting to see Shen Zhinian's joke, but they saw Li Changde coming out and making a "please" gesture: "Your Majesty heard that the nobleman has arrived, and he was very happy. He asked the servant to let the nobleman in."
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly and took Handan and Fuqiu into the inner room.
Chen Da Ying's smile froze on his face, and his eyes gradually became gloomy!
However, she didn't dare to act presumptuously in front of others, and could only glare at Xu'er fiercely: "Didn't you say that there is no difference between Concubine Rou and me? Why was I rejected by His Majesty, but she was invited into the Yangxin Palace?!"
Xu'er's body trembled violently, and she knelt on the ground in fear: "My lady, calm down! My lady, calm down!"
Although she had done nothing wrong, and it was the young master who was unhappy and took her out on him, Xuer still did not dare to talk back. Who told them to be slaves and servants? Their lives were humble.
Chen Da Ying's eyes sparkled with jealousy: "So what if Concubine Rou is favored? Can she be compared with the Imperial Concubine?"
"Everyone in the palace knows that she climbed to the position of noble lady by hooking up with the Imperial Concubine. But she doesn't know how to restrain herself. She is so coquettish to Your Majesty that the Imperial Concubine is already displeased with her!"
"Let's go to Yongshou Palace!"
The Imperial Concubine took action, couldn't she discipline Concubine Rou? !
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The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Shen Zhinian was wearing a light blue palace dress today. Under the dark-patterned velvet cape was a Sichuan brocade skirt of the same color with gold threads and flowers. The gorgeous hem of the skirt was embroidered with butterflies that seemed to be flapping their wings, and they looked lifelike under the refraction of sunlight.
Her long black hair was tied up in a flying bun, and she pinned a butterfly-shaped gilded hairpin on each hairpin, with slender tassels hanging down, swaying gracefully as she walked.
Her face is like jade, her eyebrows and eyes are full, and she looks charming. Her charming face is made of delicate makeup, and the tails of her eyes are slightly raised, like Daji in the world, which is really breathtaking!
After entering the inner room, Shen Zhinian took off his cloak, and Fuqiu behind him immediately took it over.
She stood in the middle, bowed gracefully, and said in a gentle and charming voice: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well!"
Even though Nangong Xuanyu had seen all kinds of stunning beauties, when his eyes fell on Shen Zhinian at this moment, he couldn't help but flash a touch of amazement, and personally stepped forward to help her up: "Nian Nian, there's no need to be polite."
"You usually dress plainly, and it's rare to see you dressed so brightly. You look really good."
Shen Zhinian lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes casting a shadow on her eyelids, revealing a shy smile: "Your Majesty, I feel embarrassed when you praise me like this..."
Men are visual animals, no matter how beautiful a woman is, they will get bored after looking at her for a long time. She naturally had to change her style frequently to keep the emperor fresh in her eyes.
Moreover, the emperor fulfilled her long-cherished wish. She came to express her gratitude and dressed up in a unique way, which made his eyes light up, which could be considered a kind of reward.
In this way, the emperor would be subtly made to feel that by giving her benefits, he would also be happy. Would he still be afraid that the emperor would lose her favor in the future?
Nangong Xuanyu took Shen Zhinian to sit on a chair and said teasingly, "Normally, many concubines come to the Yangxin Palace to seek favor, but Nian Nian has never been here. Why did she come here today?"
In this way, Shen Zhinian could not say that she was here to express her gratitude. Otherwise, wouldn't the emperor think that she would only come to Yangxin Palace to deliver soup if she got benefits? Her purpose was too strong.
Shen Zhinian did not fall into this language trap. With her beautiful eyes, she asked, "Your Majesty, do you mean that I cannot come to see you if I am fine? My kindness is in vain. Humph..."
As she said this, she deliberately turned her body to one side, revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.
If this expression is not done well, it will look artificial, but Shen Zhinian is so charming that it only makes people feel coquettish.
Handan smiled secretly and took out the soup bowl from the food box: "It snowed today. My lady is concerned about your majesty's health and specially ordered the imperial kitchen to stew ginseng soup. My lady braved the severe cold and came all the way here. She really cares about your majesty!"
Shen Zhinian glared at her and said, "It is the duty of a palace concubine to serve His Majesty. Why are you saying these things?"
Handan lowered her head: "It was my fault for speaking out of turn."
Seeing that Shen Zhinian's skirt was still stained with snow, the emperor felt soft in his heart, touched, and distressed: "Just let the palace servants do these things. If you catch a cold from the cold wind, wouldn't it be making me worry for nothing?"
Shen Zhinian looked at the emperor with a clear gaze and deep affection in her eyes: "The palace maids can do these things, but I also want to... I also want to visit Your Majesty..."
Having said this, she quickly lowered her head, and a blush appeared on her fair face.
Nangong Xuanyu drank the ginseng soup and understood that this young girl was always shy. She missed him but was too embarrassed to say it, so she found an excuse to come to the Yangxin Palace.
As for why Shen Zhinian missed him so soon since they just slept together last night, the emperor didn't find it strange at all. After all, this little girl loved him so deeply that it was natural that she would miss him so much if she didn't see him for a day.
Thinking of the cold and slippery roads in winter, she would suffer every time she went out, the emperor couldn't help but feel distressed. He put down the bowl of soup and said, "Li Changde, pass on my decree and grant Concubine Rou a warm sedan chair for travel."
A warm sedan chair is carried by four people and covered with curtains on all sides to keep out the cold.
The palace has a strict hierarchy. Only the mistress of a palace can ride in a sedan chair when traveling. Those below the rank of concubine are not eligible.
Noble Lady Rou is still just a noble lady now, but His Majesty has actually bestowed such an honor on her!
Even though he already knew that Concubine Rou was the apple of His Majesty's eye, Li Changde was still shocked by her level of favor: "I obey your command!"
Shen Zhinian had never expected that coming to the Yangxin Palace to deliver ginseng soup would bring her such an unexpected surprise. It was not in vain that she had braved the severe cold to make the trip: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness! I know that Your Majesty loves me the most!"
Her hibiscus face showed undisguised joy, which gave the emperor a subtle sense of satisfaction in his heart.
It was really strange. There were so many women in the harem, and the emperor never spared any reward for his favorite concubines. But only this little woman could make him feel this way, and he couldn't help but want to treat her better.
After that, the emperor and Shen Zhinian chatted for a few more words, and she stood up and saluted: "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs, so I will not disturb you. I will take my leave first."
Nangong Xuanyu did have many memorials that he hadn’t finished reviewing. Hearing this, he nodded and said, “You go back first. I’ll come to see you when I’m free.”
When Shen Zhinian arrived at the Yangxin Palace, he had to walk a long way in the snow and blizzard, on the cold palace road. When he left, he sat in a warm sedan chair, carried all the way back by palace servants.