sbdcsierra Chapter 546: The Surface of Beauty
Chapter 546: The Surface of Beauty
My aunt said that the reason why His Majesty did not punish Consort Xian at the time and suppressed the matter was because he knew what the Duke Dingguo's Mansion had done.
But Your Majesty should not know that she already knows that he knows.
In this case, from her perspective, the matter could have passed peacefully. However, she took the initiative to bring it up and confessed her guilt in front of His Majesty. It can be seen that the Dingguo Mansion's forged evidence had nothing to do with her.
Even if she couldn't completely clear herself, it would greatly reduce His Majesty's suspicion of her.
Only if she regains the favor of His Majesty can she continue to pave the way for Duke Dingguo's Mansion!
Nangong Xuanyu looked down at Concubine Shu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
In his understanding, Concubine Shu was flamboyant, arrogant and domineering, but she was never a scheming person.
He originally thought that the Duke Dingguo's Mansion had fabricated evidence against Nian Nian at the instigation of Concubine Shu.
However, several days after the incident, Concubine Shu suddenly apologized to him.
Is it true that this matter has nothing to do with her?
Or was Concubine Shu deliberately retreating to advance, putting all the blame on Duke Dingguo?
If it was the former... Although Nangong Xuanyu had always wanted to get rid of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion and concentrate the imperial power, he had never thought of taking Concubine Shu's life. This matter had nothing to do with her, so he would not vent his anger on him.
If it is the latter...it can only be said that he has never truly understood Concubine Shu.
The Qingqing in his impression didn't have such deep thoughts. It's not like she would do something wrong and then clear herself of all responsibility after the incident, leaving her biological father to take the blame.
At this time, the eldest princess ran in from outside with her chubby little legs, looking excited. The joy in her tone could not be concealed.
"Father!"
"Yun'er heard that father has come to Yongshou Palace. Yun'er hasn't seen father for a long time. I miss you so much!"
Looking at the eldest princess's delicate and graceful figure, Nangong Xuanyu's brows softened.
No matter what, Shufei is also the mother of the eldest princess and the third prince.
The child is innocent.
Nangong Xuanyu did not continue to examine Concubine Shu, but retracted his gaze and said, "Stand up."
Then, he half-knelt and picked up the eldest princess, and said in a gentle voice: "Father has been busy with government affairs recently, so he didn't come to see Yun'er. Is Yun'er good?"
The eldest princess put her arms around Nangong Xuanyu's neck and said in a baby voice, "Yun'er is very obedient!"
Shufei stood up with Cuizhu's help and breathed a sigh of relief.
Regardless of whether His Majesty believed it or not, it seemed that this matter had already been put behind him. His Majesty would no longer vent his anger on her because of the Duke Dingguo's Mansion's forged evidence.
In the past, because Xiao Yueying was the biological mother of the Third Prince, every time she did something wrong, His Majesty would pick it up high and let it go gently. Concubine Shu was so angry that her teeth itched more than once!
It was not until she herself had the same treatment that Shufei sighed and said that His Majesty valued children, so it was not a bad thing to love their mother as well.
At least for the sake of the eldest princess and the third prince, His Majesty will be much more tolerant of her than other concubines...
Concubine Shu didn't like the Third Prince's appearance and usually never let the wet nurses bring him to her. But at this moment, she gave Cuizhu a look.
Cuizhu understood and went out immediately.
Soon, the wet nurse brought the third prince over.
Concubine Shu suppressed her displeasure, took the Third Prince with a smile, and walked to Nangong Xuanyu: "Your Majesty, the Third Prince is already more than nine months old. Do you think he has grown up a little since he first came to Yongshou Palace?"
"Yun'er goes to the Third Prince's bedroom to see him every day. They have a very good relationship as siblings!"
Nangong Xuanyu's gaze fell on the third prince.
Although the eldest prince and the second prince died young, when they were more than nine months old, they were much larger than the third prince is now.
Since the third prince's development has been relatively slow since birth, Nangong Xuanyu could not say that it was Concubine Shu who failed to take good care of him.
Moreover, his face looked even more special...
The last time he left Yongshou Palace, Nangong Xuanyu ordered Li Changde to secretly send people to the people to inquire about the situation. But until now, no news has been sent back.
He nodded slightly and said in a gentle voice: "Shu Fei has worked hard to take care of the Third Prince. Yun'er is also a good sister."
"This is what I should do. It's not hard for me."
Concubine Shu gave a gentle smile, but her heart felt more and more bitter.
In the past, when she was with His Majesty, she was very relaxed and carefree, not as cautious as she is now...
The eldest princess didn’t have so many complicated thoughts. She just knew that her mother, her third brother and her father were all there today, and she was very happy!
"Father, you haven't come to see Yun'er for so long. Why don't you stay in Yongshou Palace and have dinner with Yun'er today?"
"Yun'er wants to have dinner with father!"
As she said this, she blinked her big innocent eyes, looking so adorable.
Which man can stand his daughter acting like a spoiled brat like this?
Nangong Xuanyu touched the eldest princess's head and said gently, "Okay, father, please accompany Yun'er for dinner."
Concubine Shu was overjoyed and immediately ordered the small kitchen to prepare it.
Seeing the Third Prince like this made her feel sick, let alone His Majesty?
Concubine Shu did not show her disgust, and acted like a good mother: "Your Majesty, the Third Prince seems hungry. I will ask the wet nurse to take him down to feed him first."
Nangong Xuanyu nodded.
The wet nurse immediately carried the third prince and left the inner room.
Ever since Concubine Shu was demoted and her power to assist in managing the six palaces was taken away, rumors spread throughout the palace that she had completely fallen out of favor and it would be impossible for her to regain her former status!
Today, His Majesty not only went to Yongshou Palace, but also had lunch there, sending a new signal to many people.
As expected of her, she was once the most favored imperial concubine in the harem. It turns out that it’s not that easy for her to fall!
In order to maintain the dignity of the eldest princess and the third prince, after this day, the emperor would occasionally go to Yongshou Palace to sit for a while, or send the Ministry of Internal Affairs to send some rewards over.
Some palace maids who had gradually neglected Concubine Shu because she had fallen out of favor were frightened and broke out in cold sweats. Their attitude towards Concubine Shu returned to their previous flattering attitude.
Unfortunately, this is all superficial.
Only Concubine Shu knows what happened between her and His Majesty...
In the past, she lived a flamboyant life in the harem, and had no idea of the dangers of the deep palace that people often talked about. It was only recently that Concubine Shu gradually realized the feeling of being cautious...
Even so, compared with those low-ranking and unfavored concubines in the palace, Shufei's life is a million times better than theirs!
Because she helped Concubine Shu regain the emperor's favor, Chu Xiyan is now Concubine Shu's most trusted maid in Yongshou Palace besides Cuizhu!
But she was still cautious and careful when she was on duty every day, and served Concubine Shu with great respect.
Concubine Shu was increasingly satisfied with this personal maid who was young, yet so tactful and had great painting skills!
After all, Cuizhu is getting older day by day.