PDLP Chapter 140 Cultivation
Chapter 140 Cultivation
As they walked out of the palace, Zhen Huan asked, "Lord Wen, are you sure?"
Wen Shichu said in embarrassment, "This method is unheard of. I will do my best!"
Shen Meizhuang said firmly, "Just do as Rong'er said. I'll go find the Emperor and ask the Imperial Hospital to fully cooperate with you!"
"Thank you, empress!"
After Shen Meizhuang, Zhen Huan and Wen Shichu left, a maid came out of the east wing hall, ran out of the gate to take a look, and then quickly ran back to the hall.
"My lady, Concubine Hui and Doctor Wen are gone!" the little maid reported.
Feng Er waved her hand, "I understand, you can go down!" She turned around and spoke to her mistress, "My mistress, Concubine Hui has been running back and forth, regardless of the fact that she is still in confinement after giving birth. It can be seen that Concubine Wen is seriously injured!"
"Hmph, even if they invited Wen Shichu back, there's nothing they can do." Xia Dongchun picked up a piece of dessert and ate it slowly. "Our Yanxi Palace has been really bustling these past few days!"
"My lady is right. It may be more lively in a few days!" Feng'er hinted that holding a funeral would be more lively, wouldn't it?
"Oh, we finally got rid of this thorn in our side. Let's go to the Queen's palace!" Xia Dongchun's plan succeeded and a smug smile appeared on his face.
In the Yangxin Palace, Nian Shilan was accompanying the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I made some dragon beard pastry in my small kitchen. It is your favorite. Please have a taste!" Nian Shilan looked at the emperor lovingly. The tenderness in her eyes was about to drip with water. She was completely different from her usual arrogant and domineering appearance.
Yongzheng picked up a memorial and opened it, "Put it down!"
Seeing the emperor's cold attitude, Nian Shilan was not discouraged. Instead, she personally brought a cup of tea and said, "This is Pu'er tea that my brother sent from Yunnan. Your Majesty is diligent in government affairs and tired. This tea can refresh you and relieve fatigue. Would you like to try it?"
The tea soup is orange-yellow and thick, with a sharp and long-lasting aroma and a unique flavor.
Yongzheng then turned his gaze from the memorial to Nian Shilan and said lightly, "You guys understand my preferences!"
Nian Shilan didn't think there was anything wrong with the emperor's words. She continued with a gentle look in her eyes, "Your Majesty, your brother and I are loyal to you. We naturally remember your preferences!"
"General Nian is thoughtful!" After saying this, Yongzheng turned his gaze back to the memorial!
Seeing that the emperor looked normal, Nian Shilan explained the purpose of her visit today: "Your Majesty, Zhou Ninghai has served me since he was young. Even if he has no merits, he has worked hard. He injured Concubine Hui unintentionally. Could Your Majesty please show some leniency?"
Yongzheng said casually, "Whether it was an unintentional mistake or not, he has hurt Concubine Hui. He's just a servant. Is it worth it for you to mobilize so many troops to plead for mercy?"
After saying that, he glanced at the snacks and tea on the table.
Seeing that the emperor wouldn't relent, Nian Shilan grew anxious. Without Zhou Ninghai, she wouldn't be able to do her job. Furthermore, Zhou Ninghai was her confidant and loyal to her. If he was sent to the Ministry of Punishment for following her orders, and she remained indifferent, everyone in the palace would be disheartened, and the ability of others to carry out her orders would be greatly reduced.
Nian Shilan said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, he obeyed my orders. In this case, how can I control you?"
Yongzheng was somewhat displeased: "So you want me to punish you?"
Originally, Zhen Huan and Shen Meiyu were very dissatisfied with his treatment of them. He barely suppressed their anger after he brought up the matter of Fu Xi. If they had listened to Nian Shilan and released Zhou Ninghai, how could they let it go?
Seeing that Nian Shilan was still begging for mercy, Yongzheng said coldly: "The concubines in the palace are all watching my decision. I can side with you, but I also have to show my attitude, otherwise how can I convince everyone!"
Seeing that the emperor was a little angry, Nian Shilan didn't dare to plead anymore, and the atmosphere in the palace became cold.
Su Peisheng tiptoed into the palace, looked at the emperor's face and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, Concubine Hui and Concubine Wan are here!"
Yongzheng was in a state of great pain after hearing this. Were they going to force him to deal with Nian Shilan? But since the person was already at the door, he couldn't help but see her!
"Please invite them in!" He then looked at Nian Shilan and said, "Please leave the snacks and tea here. You can go back first!"
Nian Shilan already knew that they had come to Yangxin Palace yesterday, but she didn't expect them to come again today. When the emperor asked her to go back, she naturally didn't want to, "Your Majesty, I haven't seen Concubine Hui since she gave birth. I want to congratulate her in person!"
It was too late for Yongzheng to say anything else, as Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang had already walked into the hall.
"Greetings to the Emperor!"
Before Shen Meizhuang and Zhen Huan could even salute, Yongzheng lifted them up, one on each hand! Yesterday, he had brought the Sixth Prince to the Cining Palace to pay his respects. The Empress Dowager was delighted and recounted anecdotes from Yongzheng's childhood, much to his amusement. When he saw Shen Meizhuang today, he had completely forgotten her previous disagreement.
"Su Peisheng, bring the cushion!"
"Yes!"
Shen Meizhuang was not polite and sat on a chair beside her. Immediately, a young eunuch attentively served her a cup of golden thread and red date tea.
"Didn't I tell you to send someone to ask me if you need anything? The weather is hot now, and one of you is in confinement and the other is pregnant, so you can't travel back and forth!"
Nian Shilan had been there for quite some time, but the Emperor had only given her a few glances. Seeing how attentive he was to the two of them, she couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in her heart, and her tone became more impolite. "Everyone in the harem always says that Concubine Hui and Concubine Wan are intelligent and polite, but why don't they pay their respects to me?"
This was the first time Shen Meizhuang saw Nian Shilan since the incident in Yikun Palace. Thinking of the scene that day and An Lingrong lying on the sickbed, she felt that she was considered well-mannered if she could resist grabbing her hair and spitting at her!
Now she was just ignoring her, but Nian Shilan couldn't stand it anymore and insisted on making trouble. Shen Meizhuang sat upright on the chair and said stiffly, "I am not feeling well. Please forgive me for paying my respects!"
Nian Shilan brought up the palace rules again, "Concubine Hui has just been promoted, and the enthronement ceremony hasn't even taken place yet, and yet you don't care about palace rules and etiquette?"
"I am stupid. The Imperial Concubine is the leader among all the concubines, so I should take her as an example. When paying respects to the Empress in Jingren Palace on weekdays, she often refused to salute the Empress on the grounds of being unwell. I even thought there was a rule in the palace that stated that people who are not feeling well do not need to salute!" Shen Meizhuang was not willing to be outdone and retorted directly.
Now they have completely torn their faces with Nian Shilan. Yesterday, she and Zhen Huan jointly requested the emperor to severely punish Concubine Hua. This matter has been known by Nian Shilan. Therefore, even in front of the emperor at this moment, Shen Meizhuang is unwilling to greet Nian Shilan in false terms and maintain superficial politeness.
Her voice was clear and pleasant, but it carried a hint of sarcasm and provocation. After hearing this, Concubine Hua's face instantly turned gloomy, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.