sbdcsierra Chapter 1382 I am really helpless
Chapter 1382 I am really helpless
Cai Ju looked at Concubine Kang's pale profile, feeling heartbroken, but she could only whisper to comfort her: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Noble Concubine may just be... just angry, and she needs some time to calm down..."
Concubine Kang shook her head, a bitter smile appearing on her lips.
Need some time to cool down?
Once some cracks appear, they are difficult to mend...
She failed to step into the Yongshou Palace today, and it will be even more difficult in the future.
In the harem, she seemed to be alone again...
When Concubine Kang dragged her exhausted body back to Chuxiu Palace, the enthronement ceremony of Concubine Zhuang and other concubines had just ended.
The honor guard was leaving in a winding manner, and the lingering festive atmosphere was like a fine needle, piercing Concubine Kang's broken heart...
She stood at the gate of Chuxiu Palace, looking at the canopy going away, her hands clenched tightly in her sleeves, her nails almost digging into her flesh.
If she missed this day, an insurmountable gap would have opened up between her and the other concubines...
This huge loss and humiliation made Concubine Kang's hatred for the mastermind reach its peak!
Just as she was immersed in boundless bitterness and resentment, a figure quietly stepped forward and bowed respectfully to her: "Your servant greets Her Majesty Kangfei, may Her Majesty be blessed with good health!"
Concubine Kang raised her eyes and saw that it was Ruoji, the senior palace maid beside Concubine Zhuang, and her heart tightened instantly.
Zhuang Yumian! This enemy whose flesh and blood she wished to devour!
Concubine Kang will never forget the child who passed away quietly before he was born.
She was certain that what happened back then was planned by that solemn woman who twirled Buddhist beads all day long!
However, due to the lack of solid evidence, she had to bury this bone-eating hatred deep in her heart.
At this moment, when she was at her lowest and most miserable, Concubine Zhuang actually sent someone to come and pretend to be friendly?
Feelings of nausea and rage raged in her heart, making Concubine Kang tremble almost uncontrollably.
She bit the tip of her tongue hard. The sharp pain and the fishy-sweet taste allowed Concubine Kang to barely maintain the last bit of her sanity.
You can't lose your composure, you absolutely can't lose your composure at this moment!
She forced herself to suppress the hatred that was surging within her, and forced a weak, grateful smile onto her face. She said with emotion, "So it's Miss Ruoji. The Imperial Concubine...she's truly thoughtful."
"I'm in such a state today, yet Your Majesty still cares about me. I really... I really don't deserve it."
After she finished speaking, Concubine Kang gestured to Caiju to take the supplements.
Ruoji had a gentle smile on her face and said respectfully, "The Imperial Concubine has instructed that the Imperial Concubine Kang should rest well."
"As for today... Consort Kang's inability to attend the enthronement ceremony, Consort Guifei said she would keep it in mind and would find an opportunity to resolve the situation for you in the future."
Hearing this, Concubine Kang sneered in her heart.
If she didn't know the true face of Concubine Zhuang, when she was so isolated and devastated, she would probably be so grateful to Concubine Zhuang for her words of help that she would be completely devoted to her from then on.
But at this moment, Concubine Kang only felt it was extremely ironic!
Zhuang Yumian is used to doing this kind of superficial work to win people's hearts, but in fact his heart is more poisonous than snakes and scorpions!
On her face, Concubine Kang showed an expression of being flattered, and her voice became more and more choked: "Your Highness, your Highness is so kind to me. I... I really have no way to repay you..."
"Miss Ruoji, please thank the Imperial Concubine for her grace on my behalf!"
"Your Highness, Concubine Kang is too kind. I will definitely convey your message."
If he bowed, he would not stay any longer and would leave with his people.
It was not until her figure completely disappeared at the end of the palace road that the grateful smile on Concubine Kang's face disappeared, leaving only cold hatred. She turned around and walked quickly into Chuxiu Palace.
Caiju looked at her worriedly and called out softly, "My Lady..."
Concubine Kang did not respond, but just looked at the beautifully packaged supplements with a sinister look.
Zhuang Yumian, today's humiliation, coupled with the pain of losing her son... One day, Zhang Youran will make Zhuang Yumian repay her a hundredfold!
……
Changchun Palace.
Ruo immediately bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, the tonic has been delivered to Chuxiu Palace. Her Majesty Kangfei is filled with gratitude and has asked this servant to thank you for your grace on her behalf."
Concubine Zhuang said "hmm" softly, as if it was just a trivial matter.
Ruoji hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question in her heart: "Your Majesty, are you...really going to try to resolve the issue of the canonization ceremony for Consort Kang?"
She always felt that, based on the Empress's usual style, she wouldn't take the initiative to take on such a task. Especially since Concubine Kang had fallen into her current situation because of the Empress's behind-the-scenes instigation...
Could it be that Her Majesty is trying to win over Concubine Kang in this way?
Concubine Zhuang had a gentle and appropriate smile on her lips, and her tone was filled with compassion: "This palace does have this intention."
"Sister Kangfei was schemed against by sister Dunfei and suffered this unprovoked disaster. She must be heartbroken to miss such an important ceremony. As sisters, if I can help you, I will naturally not refuse."
At this point, Concubine Zhuang changed the subject slightly, her tone helpless, "It's just... as you well know, the border war isn't over yet, and the treasury is tight. His Majesty even combined the conferment ceremonies for all the concubines, keeping everything simple. How could he make an exception and hold another one just for Concubine Kang?"
She sighed softly and lowered her eyelids to hide the cold light that flashed across her eyes. "I really can't help you, but I just can't bear to say it out loud and let Sister Kangfei feel disappointed."
Little Caizi bowed at the right moment and said with emotion, "Your Majesty is so kind."
"But... I'm afraid this is also the fate of Concubine Kang. People with little blessings cannot be forced."
Concubine Zhuang stopped talking, as if the conversation just now was just an insignificant episode.
Ruoji lowered his head and stood in silence, the doubt in his heart gradually dissipated, leaving only a faint chill...
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Dark as ink.
The palace lanterns cast a dim, flickering light along the long palace corridor, barely illuminating a small area, while much of the area was hidden in the deep darkness.
In a secluded corner far away from the palaces of the palace masters and close to the servants' quarters, two black shadows merged silently.
Xiao Tianzi glanced around and confirmed that there was no one around. Then he took out a neatly folded small silver note from his sleeve and quickly stuffed it into the hand of the palace maid opposite him.
This palace girl had a round face and looked quite honest, but at this moment her eyes were shining.
"Take it."
Xiao Tianzi lowered his voice and praised: "You did a great job on this matter!"
Liu Ye held the banknote that carried the warmth of Xiao Tianzi's body, and an excited smile suddenly appeared on her face. She also whispered back, "Don't worry, Eunuch Tian. I know the importance of this matter."
She quickly stuffed the banknotes into her sleeve pocket, her tone revealing a hint of pride and cruelty: "I have long disliked that idiot Tao Ye. She always relies on the Majesty's reliance on her and always tries to suppress others."
"This time, I can use her as a scapegoat without anyone noticing!"