PDLP Chapter 278: Sending Warmth
Chapter 278: Sending Warmth
Liang Hengrui glanced at Fang Qingge's unhappy expression, smiled and coaxed Xiao Huajiao,
"Okay, when the uncle is free, I will send someone to deliver the message. I will definitely bring you two to the Imperial Garden to play."
"Yes, yes, yes, uncle, you keep your word."
"Okay, keep your word."
After they made a pinky promise, Xiao Huajiao let Nanny Jiang hold her in her arms.
*
King Rui reached out and brushed off the wrinkles on his robe, then turned to Fang Qingge, who was several dozen steps away from him, and said,
"Fang Liangdi, may I ask you a few questions?"
Fang Qingge was startled. He didn't expect him to be so direct. He looked around and nodded.
"I wonder what King Rui wants to ask?"
Liang Hengrui suppressed his excitement, took two steps forward and said,
"I heard from Concubine Yin in the palace that Concubine Fang has suffered some grievances. The Crown Prince is not at home, I wonder if I can help ask the Queen Mother to come forward to resolve the issue?"
"Thank you, King Rui. We are fine. The Queen is also taking good care of us. You don't need to worry about us.
Please tell Concubine Yin on Qingge's behalf, thank her for her love and care for the babies.
Now Yi Qiuyuan has everything it needs, so there is no need to send melons and fruits. It is getting late, so we will leave!"
After saying that, Fang Qingge bowed slightly and turned away first. Nanny Jiang and the others bowed to Prince Rui and hurriedly followed.
Xiao Huajiao waved to Liang Hengrui.
"Uncle, don't forget to play with me and my brother?!"
Liang Hengrui smiled and waved.
"Okay! The emperor's uncle will definitely remember it."
*
Liang Hengrui stood there without moving after watching the person leave. There was a hint of helplessness in his smile. What he said about living a good life was a lie, right?!
At this time, his personal eunuch Xiao Dongzi hurried over.
King Rui glanced at him with a smile in his eyes and whispered,
"Well done. Reward the messenger well. If you see Fang Liangdi and the others come out next time, report it immediately.
During this time, I will be busy with official business in the Imperial Study."
"Well, don't worry, Your Majesty. I have given you all the instructions."
Upon hearing this, King Rui looked at the sea of flowers and his expression returned to calm.
He walked to the side of the pavilion, bent down and picked up a flower from the ground. He saw it fall from Fang Qingge's head with his sharp eyes. He put the flower to his nose and sniffed it. It smelled very fragrant.
Liang Hengrui took another deep breath.
He smiled with intoxicated and satisfied lips.
**
Yiqiuyuan,
In the main house,
"Kapok, Haitang, you go out first."
"Yes, Madam Jiang."
Fang Qingge took a sip of the teacup and looked at the two senior palace maids who had been sent out. She knew that Nanny Jiang must have something to say.
"Madam Jiang, just speak frankly."
"Fang Liang Di, I wonder if I should tell you or not?"
Nanny Jiang hesitated to speak, Fang Qingge nodded and said,
"please say."
"Okay! To be honest with you, I think it's better to keep the two children away from Prince Rui.
Prince Rui is a very evil person. There is also the concubine Yin in his palace. Although this old servant does not understand their purpose.
But I always feel uncomfortable in my heart. But I can’t say it.”
"Madam Jiang, you're right. That's what I meant. We'd better stay away from them."
Fang Qingge suddenly thought of what the prince said before entering the palace: Liang Hengrui was frantically looking for a woman.
She already had a little guess in her mind that the woman King Rui was looking for might really be her.
It’s not that she is narcissistic, but King Rui’s series of abnormal behaviors forced her to think this way.
**
The palace returned to a superficial calm.
Let's talk about Ruyi Palace.
Thanks to the imperial physician's top-notch medicine, Concubine Xiao's injuries have greatly healed.
No one knew what Emperor Kun was thinking, but after letting Prince Rui take over some of the government affairs of reviewing memorials, he freed up his time and occasionally stayed overnight in Ruyi Palace.
The laughter and joyful cheers spread beyond the palace walls, making the women in the harem grit their teeth once again.
I was thinking in my heart, why is this evil old woman resorting to self-torture in order to gain exclusive favor?
After cursing, they started counting on their fingers nervously.
After doing the math, he started cursing without any manner at all.
How long has it been since the last time Concubine Xiao regained her youth after howling like a ghost? !
Couldn't she just be quiet for a year or two?
Can't you have mercy on these thirsty sisters in the harem? Can't you let everyone have some soup to drink?
Oh! It's really frustrating to compare yourself with others! The concubines wanted to bang their heads against the wall.
Therefore, the women in the harem united as one again, sharing the same hatred towards Concubine Xiao. Unfortunately, they could only be angry but not speak out, and could only grimaced behind her back.
*
These gossips in the emperor's harem were heard by Xiao Douzi, who had eyes and ears all around.
He told Fang Qingge this as a joke with a smile.
Hearing this, Fang Qingge was stunned and uttered a mysterious "Hehehe".
Today is the 30th day since the Crown Prince left the palace. A month has passed like flowing water. Fang Qingge recorded everything in the little notebook.
The prince was too busy to reply to her letter, although there was a verbal message from Lord Qin Huai in the front yard saying that the prince was safe.
The epidemic in Jiangnan City has reached a critical moment, and the prince is busy day and night.
Fang Qingge breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, but at the same time, she missed the prince even more.
*
this day,
When the Rui Palace sent fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs and milk to the Yiqiu Courtyard of the Eastern Palace for the third time,
Fang Qingge said directly,
"Reject."
Because Yi Qiuyuan had no shortage of food and drink, he was rejected.
The eunuchs who were guarding the gate and delivering goods were paid for their work, so they didn't dare to take anything for themselves when they saw a cart full of goodies. They were at a loss for a moment.
"Boss, why don't we just send them to the Imperial Concubine in Ruyi Palace? They belong to Prince Rui and his family anyway."
"Well, that's the only way."
So, without Prince Rui knowing anything, the gatekeeper took it upon himself to transfer the cartload of food to Ruyi Palace.
*
Concubine Xiao then learned about the good things that Concubine Yin had done in the Rui Palace. She was furious.
"Okay! Go and call that little bitch Yin Ruyi to come to me."
"Here."
The eunuch hurried off to deliver the message.
An hour later, Yin Ruyi came to Ruyi Palace again in a carriage from outside the palace.
On the way, she had spent a lot of money to find out the reason why she was summoned to the palace this time.
Yin Ruyi was torn between conscience and desire in her mind and couldn't think of any solution. She could only bite the bullet and go to Ruyi Palace in fear.
*
Ruyi Palace,
"Reporting to the Imperial Concubine, Concubine Yin is here."
"pass."
It seemed that Concubine Xiao, who was trimming green peonies in the inner hall, was going to scold her personally.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine. May Her Majesty be blessed with good health and happiness."
This time, Yin Ruyi did not bow down, but knelt on the ground with a plop, and bowed respectfully.
Concubine Xiao glanced at her sideways but didn't call out. Yin Ruyi was also too frightened to stand up.
A long time passed like this. Concubine Xiao seemed to have forgotten the person kneeling on the ground and ignored her. She trimmed the branches leisurely and admired them carefully.
**