bookcurios Chapter 98 A Chance Encounter with Consort Fucha
Chapter 98 A Chance Encounter with Consort Fucha
As Huanbi watched the group depart, her mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, and the ideas she had suppressed before slowly resurfaced.
The eldest sister was isolated and helpless in the palace, and Consort Hui was unwilling to compete for the emperor's favor.
Huanbi hoped that her elder sister would rise to a high position.
When that time comes, she can ask her elder sister to place her mother's memorial tablet in the Zhen family ancestral hall with dignity.
In this way, she could rightfully become a young lady of the Zhen family, and no longer have to hide herself as a palace maid.
Perhaps, there's still a chance to marry Prince Guo.
But now the eldest sister is not as favored as before. Her miscarriage last time damaged her health, and she cannot conceive again for a while.
If Lian could serve the Emperor, then Huanbi could too.
The Emperor once praised her for her beauty.
If she can conceive a son, then perhaps she can not only fulfill her wish to have her mother's memorial tablet placed in the Zhen family ancestral hall,
She was confident that she would definitely win Lian's favor and be able to help her elder sister.
As Huanbi pondered this, she strolled slowly through the Imperial Garden.
A gentle breeze caressed her face, bringing a touch of coolness and gradually dispelling the fear and unease that had been lingering in her heart.
Before she knew it, she had wandered around the garden for a long time, and her mood had calmed down.
Finally, she took light steps and slowly walked towards the direction of Suiyu Pavilion.
In Jingyang Palace, Consort Jin, Cao Qinmo, looked at Yinxiu beside her and asked, "Has there been any movement from Suiyu Pavilion lately?"
Cao Qinmo knew that her master's enemies were the Empress and Zhen Huan.
Therefore, he often had people keep an eye on the movements of Jingren Palace and Suiyu Pavilion.
Jingren Palace has been paying much less attention to these pregnant women lately; it seems they've been busy with that matter.
However, it was at Suiyu Pavilion that she made a new discovery; she never expected Zhen Huan to be so bold.
However, it's still early; we can deliver a fatal blow to Zhen Huan in a while.
Yinxiu lowered her voice, "That Huanbi from Suiyu Pavilion has been making a lot of small moves these past few days."
Cao Qinmo: "What kind of underhanded tricks are you up to? Huanbi has never been one to stay put."
Zhen Huan still keeps such a troublemaker by her side; I don't know what she's thinking.
Yinxiu said, "It seems that Huanbi is inquiring about the Emperor's whereabouts."
Cao Qinmo scoffed, "Usually, this is all done by that Xiao Yunzi. Why did Huanbi have to come herself this time?"
It seems Huanbi has another idea.
Yinxiu asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?"
Cao Qinmo said, "Since this Miss Huanbi wants to improve herself, we should naturally lend her a hand."
Yinxiu said, "Your Majesty is wise, but will the Imperial Noble Consort and the Noble Consort Shu be displeased?"
Cao Qinmo gently touched her belly, her expression tender. "They wouldn't care about such a small thing."
Yinxiu hesitated for a moment
Cao Qinmo said, "Don't worry, your lady knows what she's doing. It's good to have a powerful backer; I won't dig my own grave."
After hearing Cao Qinmo's words, Yinxiu said no more.
Meanwhile, after returning to Suiyu Pavilion, Huanbi became even more proactive in seeking opportunities to get close to the Emperor.
Cao Qinmo secretly arranged for someone to reveal to Huanbi the places the Emperor frequently visited.
The day was sunny and breezy, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows.
Huanbi carefully selected a brand-new light blue cheongsam; its color was fresh and elegant, and its cut was perfect for her.
It made her figure appear even more graceful and charming.
She carefully styled her hair and inserted a delicate hairpin.
With a light touch of makeup, she looked exceptionally fresh and pleasant.
If someone were to take a closer look, they would be surprised to find that...
Huanbi's attire subtly bears a resemblance to Zhen Huan's.
Perhaps it was because of her keen observation of Zhen Huan that she unconsciously began to imitate her style of dressing and grooming.
Huanbi tiptoed away from everyone's gaze and quietly arrived at the Imperial Garden.
As she walked, she carefully looked around.
Suddenly hearing footsteps, Huanbi looked up and was overjoyed.
Big Fatty Orange was leading Su Peisheng towards them.
Upon seeing the large, plump orange, Huanbi quickly curtsied, her movements gentle and elegant, a sight to behold.
She lowered her head slightly, not daring to look the other person in the eye.
But a hint of anticipation flickered in the corner of his eye.
Big Fat Orange spotted Huanbi at a glance, feeling that Huanbi was somewhat different today, yet also somewhat familiar.
He suddenly became interested and stopped to chat with her.
"It's Huanbi! What are you doing here?"
The chubby orange tree said with a smile.
Huanbi raised her head, her cheeks slightly flushed, and answered softly:
"Your Majesty, this servant only came here to get some fresh air."
Enjoy the beautiful scenery in this imperial garden.
I never expected to run into the Emperor.
The two chatted casually, one after the other, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
Huanbi used all her charm and gentleness to try her best to attract the attention of the big fat orange.
Seeing her like this, the chubby orange-haired man wondered if Huanbi had come here specifically to wait for him.
Is it possible that Huanhuan misses him and wants to invite him to visit her at Suiyu Pavilion?
Ni was indeed clingy; thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile.
Since that's the case, let's go to Suiyuxuan tonight.
That night, Big Fat Orange walked confidently to the entrance of Suiyu Pavilion.
She specifically instructed Su Peisheng not to announce it, wanting to give Zhen Huan a surprise.
When he went inside, he saw Huanhuan sitting quietly under the lamp, flipping through a book.
Huanbi stood to the side, saying something to her.
Just then, Zhen Huan noticed someone entering.
Looking up, I immediately saw the big, fat orange cat walking in.
Although he was somewhat surprised by his sudden arrival,
But a perfectly timed smile of surprise quickly appeared on her face.
Zhen Huan quickly put down the book in her hand, stood up, and gracefully walked towards the chubby orange cat, giving a slight curtsy.
Huanbi followed suit and bowed.
Huanbi noticed that the chubby orange cat's gaze remained fixed on Zhen Huan.
Completely unaware of his own presence, a sense of loss and retreat welled up within him.
However, when she thought of her nameless and unrecognized mother all these years, Huanbi became more determined.
So Huanbi quietly removed the tea from the table and left.
Huanbi's heart was pounding, and her hands were trembling slightly.
She was very nervous, afraid that she would run into Jinxi.
It wouldn't be good if Jinxi could see through my thoughts.
Fortunately, it seems that Jinxi had other things to do.
She finally breathed a long sigh of relief, calmed herself down, and began to concentrate on making tea.
A short while later, Huanbi brought over freshly brewed tea.
She stepped back through the door with light, graceful steps.
Inside the room, Big Fatty Orange was enthusiastically discussing the book that Zhen Huan was reading with Zhen Huan.
The two whispered to each other at times, and smiled at each other at other times, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.
Huanbi quietly walked to the two of them and carefully handed a cup of tea to Zhen Huan.
Zhen Huan took the teacup without the slightest hesitation.
I took a small sip unconsciously, then continued to focus on my conversation with the big, fat orange.
The chubby orange cat smiled as it watched Zhen Huan, unaware that Huan Bi had handed the tea to Zhen Huan first.
Immediately afterwards, Huanbi smiled and respectfully presented another cup of tea to the big fat orange.
Big Fat Orange took the teacup, slightly raised its hand, and took a small sip.
He then put down his teacup and continued his discussion with Zhen Huan.
Seeing that the two had already drunk their tea, Huanbi stood quietly to one side.
His gaze would occasionally sweep over them, observing their reactions after drinking the tea.
Time passed quietly, and before long, Zhen Huan suddenly couldn't help but let out a big yawn.
Her once bright and spirited eyes gradually became hazy, clearly indicating that she was getting sleepy.
Seeing Zhen Huan's tired expression, the chubby orange tree frowned slightly and asked with concern:
"Huanhuan, are you sleepy?"
Upon hearing this, Zhen Huan felt a warmth in her heart, but she still forced herself to cheer up and gently shook her head.
However, drowsiness overcame her and she couldn't resist it; forcing herself to stay awake was futile.
The chubby orange cat, however, felt relatively sober, though it didn't know why.
A faint, restless heat was slowly rising within my body.
He composed himself slightly, turned to look at Zhen Huan, and said softly:
"Huanhuan, since you are sleepy, you should go and rest first."
"I'll go wash up first, and then I'll come to keep you company later."
Zhen Huan was extremely tired at this moment, and upon hearing what the chubby orange cat said,
She nodded obediently and whispered, "Okay..."
Zhen Huan had already washed up. Huan Bi went up to her and quickly helped her up, walking slowly towards the bedside.
After settling Zhen Huan into bed, Huan Bi turned back to the table.
The tea on the table was dealt with quickly and carefully.
After everything was tidied up, she walked towards the bathroom with a mix of nervousness and excitement.
As Huanbi reached the door, she immediately spotted Su Peisheng and Xiaoxiazi standing guard there.
Her cheeks flushed red, and she quickly lowered her head, not daring to look them in the eye.
Huanbi mustered her courage and said:
"Her Majesty has ordered me to come and serve His Majesty in his washing and grooming."
Su Peisheng, as an old man in the palace, was a shrewd and experienced man.
He was well aware of Huanbi's little scheme.
However, he did not intend to stop him. After pondering for a moment,
Moreover, this matter was approved by the master, and he will lend a hand if necessary.
He smiled and nodded, indicating that Huanbi could go in.
Huanbi tiptoed into the inner room, her heart pounding like a drum.
The chubby orange cat, who had been half-asleep leaning against the edge of the bathtub, was...
Hearing footsteps, he slowly opened his eyes and was somewhat puzzled when he saw that it was Huanbi.
Huanbi lowered her head, her cheeks flushed like the evening glow, and said shyly in a soft voice:
"Her Majesty has sent me to serve His Majesty..."
The sound was so faint it was barely audible.
By this time, the chubby orange cat was already feeling unbearably hot, and taking a bath only made him feel slightly better.
Looking at the shy Huanbi in front of him, he felt a little restless.
He thought to himself that perhaps Huanhuan was too tired to serve him today.
That's why Huanbi was specially sent here.
It was common practice for concubines in the palace to use palace maids to secure their favor.
Thinking of this, the corners of the chubby orange's mouth turned up slightly.
He gave a meaningful smile and said, "Come here."
Having received permission, Huanbi took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and stepped forward.
With trembling hands, she reached out and picked up a towel, gently wiping the large, chubby orange's body.
Her fingers inadvertently traced the fleshy orange skin.
The big, fat orange cat's body trembled violently, as if struck by an electric current.
A small, burning flame suddenly ignited in my heart.
Looking at Huanbi's submissive, delicate, and charming appearance,
For a moment, she was somewhat confused and infatuated, and her breathing gradually became rapid.
Huanbi suppressed her shyness and panic, and continued to carefully wipe the fat orange's body.
Her fingers would occasionally, intentionally or unintentionally, lightly touch his skin.
This subtle teasing made the chubby orange cat unable to restrain itself any longer.
With a wave of his hand, he suddenly pulled Huanbi into the bathtub!
Huanbi let out a soft cry and fell into the arms of the chubby orange.
As she moved, the water in the bathtub splashed everywhere.
At this moment, Huanbi's cheeks were flushed like ripe apples, and her shyness was evident.
The chubby orange cat could no longer suppress the surging impulse within it.
He held the person in his arms tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his own body.
That night, Huanbi finally got her wish and successfully served the emperor.
Jinxi and Xiaoyunzi had just finished their work.
They immediately noticed something was wrong and were all shocked.
However, what's done is done, and there's no going back.
When Jinxi turned to look at Su Peisheng, a hint of resentment inevitably showed in her eyes.
He complained to Su Peisheng about why he let Huanbi in.
Su Peisheng spread his hands helplessly and said:
"I thought this was Consort Wan's idea!"
Su Peisheng is no longer Jinxi's devoted follower; he won't think about her anymore.
Su Peisheng played a significant role in enabling Huanbi to succeed so easily tonight.
Faced with the current situation, Jinxi was also helpless.
She sighed silently, knowing that the Empress would be heartbroken when she woke up tomorrow and learned of this...
The next morning, when Big Fat Orange woke up and looked at Huanbi beside him, he felt that he had enjoyed the night before.
Huanbi is serving you well. If Huanhuan is ever unwell in the future, Huanbi can serve her.
Huanbi shyly called out "Your Majesty," then forced herself to get up to help the chubby orange boy wash up.
The chubby orange cat waved its hand, "You must be tired from serving me last night, get some rest. From now on, you'll be Consort Huan."
Su Peisheng quickly instructed Xiao Xiazi and others to step forward and serve him.
Zhen Huan got up early to do her hair and makeup, but Huan Bi was nowhere to be seen.
A sense of doubt welled up in her heart, and just as she was wondering about it, her gaze suddenly fell on Jinxi.
Jinxi looked troubled, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Meanwhile, Liuzhu, standing to the side, looked indignant, seemingly suppressing her anger.
Zhen Huan's heart tightened; a sense of foreboding filled her.
Only then did she remember that the Emperor had stayed overnight at Suiyu Pavilion the previous night.
Last night, for some reason, I suddenly felt extremely tired, so I went to bed early to rest.
Zhen Huan immediately understood.
But she still looked at Jinxi in disbelief.
I hope to get a definite answer from her.
Then Xiao Yunzi said that the Emperor had bestowed upon Huanbi the title of Huanying.
Zhen Huan was struck dumb, and the jade comb in her hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".
She composed herself, knowing that there was no going back now.
Zhen Huan forced herself to remain calm and went to pay her respects to the Emperor.
Upon seeing Huanbi, whose expression was evasive yet exceptionally radiant, a flicker of pain crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
Seeing that Zhen Huan's expression was unchanged, the chubby orange was even more convinced that what happened last night was arranged by Zhen Huan.
The chubby orange cat patted Zhen Huan's hand with satisfaction. "Huan Huan, Huan Bi served you well last night. I am very satisfied."