sbdcsierra Chapter 118 Blocked at the Palace Gate
Chapter 118 Blocked at the Palace Gate
Lin Junxue smiled without saying anything and called Guyu to bring a bowl of milk tea.
When Concubine Li heard that there was fresh milk tea, her eyes lit up slightly.
"The milk tea from the Queen's kitchen is something that even the Imperial Kitchen can't make. It doesn't have that fishy smell and tastes really good."
Lin Junxue had long discovered that Concubine Li loved eating very much.
In modern terms, this Concubine Li was a real foodie. Every time she came to Zhonghe Palace, she would eat her fill before leaving. She was very adorable.
Lin Junxue looked at Li Shiwen, who was smiling like a flower, and felt emotional. Although the harem was a place where people were eaten, not everyone was cruel.
Take Li Shiming in front of us, for example, she is only 19 years old, but she has been in the palace for three years. If this happened in modern times, she would have entered the palace before she even reached adulthood. There is a reason why the ancients were precocious in their thinking.
Just ask, which innocent girl can keep her true heart after entering this place?
Perhaps due to various changes, one will eventually have to compete for favor.
Many times, rather than saying that the women in the harem fought desperately for favor, it is better to say that under this evil feudal system, the mission instilled in women is to support their husbands and raise children. Once they enter the palace, they must fight for the honor of their family. Only by relying on imperial power can they get the life they want.
Women, whether in ancient times or modern times, always have so many things that are beyond their control.
Li Shiwen looked at Lin Junxue without saying anything and said softly, "Madam, did I say something wrong?"
Lin Junxue shook her head gently. "No, I just said this in Zhonghe Palace. You have been favored recently. After Concubine Xi is released from house arrest, you must be careful not to have any conflicts with Concubine Xi. The emperor has favored Concubine Xi for so many years and has a deep affection for her. Do you understand what I mean?"
She still thought Li Shiwen was quite interesting and could be considered someone she could chat with in the harem, so she gave her some advice.
Li Shiwen nodded seriously
"Don't worry, Queen. I know what you mean. I know I am no match for Imperial Concubine Xi, so I will try to avoid her. I am very happy that you can give me these two pointers."
Guyu came over with milk tea and put it on the table.
Li Shiwen took a bite with a spoon
"My lady, it's delicious. Can you give some back to me?"
Lin Junxue nodded
Guyu smiled and said, "Mrs. Li, take your time to drink. The kitchen has made a lot today. I'll take it away for you to drink when you go back."
an hour later
Li Shiwen returned to her palace contentedly with her maid and milk tea. Just as she was about to step into the palace gate, she was stopped by Wu Cairen.
"Sister, take care"
It was obvious that Wu Cairen did not meet here by chance, but had been waiting here for a while.
Li Shiwen looked at Wu Cairen and said politely, "What's wrong, Sister Wu? Is there something wrong?"
Wu Cairen's eyes first fell on the hand of Li Shiwen's maid, and then she looked away.
"Sister, we just went to Zhonghe Palace. I really envy you for being favored by the Empress. Sister, can you bring me with you next time you go to Zhonghe Palace? I heard that the Empress has a small kitchen. The food they make there is unique in the harem, and even the Emperor praises it."
Li Shiwen looked at Wu Cairen who was flattering him, and was silent for a few seconds, then shook his head.
"Sister Wu, I'm sorry I can't agree to your request. If you want to go to Zhonghe Palace, just go there yourself. The Queen is very easy to get along with, so you don't have to worry. If you are sincere, the Queen will treat you sincerely."
Wu Cairen saw that Li Shiwen rejected her, her face changed slightly, but she couldn't be too obvious.
She could only smile and say, "Sister, you are right. I will not bother you for now."
After saying this, Wu Cairen bowed and left with his men.
Li Shiwen stood there, looking at Wu Cairen's back, and sighed slightly.
Wu Cairen saw that she was close to the Empress, so she wanted to get close to Zhonghe Palace through her, but she made a wrong calculation.
There were rumors in the palace that she won the favor of the Empress by flattering her, and she was too lazy to explain.
She really likes the Queen, without a trace of selfishness. The Queen is like her deceased sister, and she is genuinely close to her.
Li Shiwen's personal maid Ming Huanchun'er
Chun Er whispered, "Master, who knows what this Concubine Wu will say about you when she returns. It's obvious that she is short-sighted. She is jealous of the Queen for being so nice to you."
Li Shiwen said, "It doesn't matter. I don't need to explain to anyone my sincerity towards the Queen. No matter what these people say, as the Queen said, we should just close the door and live our own lives."
Elegant Palace
The dark and quiet side hall was filled with the rich scent of sandalwood, and as soon as you entered, you could see the statue of Guanyin.
In the dark room, only a window let in a faint light, shining on the statue of Guanyin. Chen Xier was kneeling on the prayer mat, holding Buddhist beads in her hands.
Zi Shuang slowed down her pace, walked to Chen Xier, and whispered, "Your Majesty, the day after tomorrow, the Emperor will take the Empress and concubines to go on a royal hunting trip. It may take a month for them to return to Kyoto. However, the Concubine Chen is not going with them this time because she caused trouble for the newly-appointed Concubine Li a few days ago, and the Empress stepped forward to punish her. The Concubine Chen went to the Emperor to make trouble, but the Emperor didn't give her face. The Concubine Chen was so embarrassed that she has been hiding in the palace for the past few days. Now the concubines in the harem are packing up and waiting to set off the day after tomorrow."
Although Chen Xier was under house arrest, she had placed many people in the palace over the years, so it was not difficult for her to get this information.
Chen Xier suddenly opened her eyes, her face was gloomy, there was no longer the grace of a favored concubine in the past, her face looked a little haggard.
It was obvious that this imperial concubine, who had been the most favored concubine in the harem for many years, had not had a good time during this period of house arrest.
Even though the Ministry of Internal Affairs did not dismiss her, Chen Xier was still troubled by her worries, so her face looked very ugly.
Chen Xier said coldly, "The queen, this bitch, took advantage of my confinement to win over the hearts of the harem and confuse the emperor."
Having said this, Chen Xier's face became even gloomier.
"It's been almost three months. The emperor is really angry with me this time and ignores me. Zishuang, do you think the emperor really doesn't love me anymore?"
Zi Shuang said quickly, "My queen, that won't happen. When you were in the boudoir, the emperor treated you like a treasure. This time, the emperor is just angry. It has been three months. When you go out, coax the emperor and his anger will subside. The emperor was only temporarily bewitched by those coquettish women in the harem. After you go out, the emperor will definitely still favor you alone. You must not be discouraged. You must be well."
Chen Xier smiled coldly, her tone was self-deprecating and a little unwilling.
"The emperor has doted on me for so many years, but he just put me under house arrest. Why doesn't he think about me? I don't have a strong family, and my useless father and brother spend money like water. If I don't find a way to help them, what will they do? I have no choice. Why can't the emperor sympathize with me?"