Chapter 3: Not Knowing What's Good For You
Chapter 3: Not Knowing What's Good For You
Daqian Dynasty, Hall of Supreme Harmony.
The warm sunlight shines through the window, casting a bright light all over the bed.
Emperor Yuji, who had just come off court, was standing majestically in front of the bed, wearing a golden jade crown and a dark black imperial robe embroidered with a golden dragon pattern.
Under the twelve-bead jade crown, Emperor Yuji looked at Shen Qingtang who was still in a coma, and a trace of displeasure suddenly flashed across his narrow phoenix eyes.
"Why is she still unconscious from last night till now?"
Imperial Physician Gao, who had been on standby in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, was complaining in his heart but dared not show it on his face.
"Reporting to the emperor, the girl's pulse is stringy and astringent. She has been suffering from qi deficiency and stagnation. Last night, she fell into the water and her period came early. She suddenly lost too much blood and has been in a coma until now. After I give her another acupuncture, she will wake up soon."
The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and Doctor Gao's heart shuddered. He began to give the acupuncture a second time very skillfully.
Although the emperor didn't say anything, the indifference in his eyes expressed it completely without missing a word.
If he still hasn't woken up, he will have to retire and return home. As for whether he can recover safely, that depends on his ability...
Doctor Gao felt bitter, but he didn't say it.
……
Under the emperor's death gaze, Imperial Doctor Gao pricked the top of Shen Qingtang's head into a hedgehog.
This appearance made her look even more delicate and fragile, like a porcelain doll.
Emperor Yuji opened his bony hands and covered Shen Qingtang's face through the air. Her face was so small and delicate, as if he could easily destroy it...
Tsk~ so fragile that it can withstand even a single blow.
Emperor Yuji raised his eyebrows slightly, "The daughter of Shen Huaian, the Han Zanlilang of the Taichang Temple?"
Jiang Quan bowed and replied, "That's right."
"After investigation, I found out that Lord Shen Huaian and Lord Li Mingyuan, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, are father-in-law and son-in-law. Miss Shen was able to participate in the selection this year because of Lord Li's recommendation. That's why she was able to enter the palace and participate in the selection together with Li Changzai of Chenglu Palace."
It's a pity that Shen Qingtang, who should have shined in the palace selection, was demoted to a palace maid because of her misbehavior in front of the palace.
With Jiang Quan around, a memory that had been forgotten by Emperor Yu Ji once again emerged deeply in his mind.
"It turned out to be her——" the dirty little cat.
He is indeed a fool.
If he had not been framed, how could he have misbehaved in front of the palace and been demoted to a slave by him?
Emperor Yu Ji stroked the jade ring on his hand, his eyes dark and gloomy. Even Jiang Quan, who claimed to be a worm in his stomach, could not guess what he was thinking at this moment, and could only stand by his side quietly.
After a long time, Doctor Gao removed the silver needle from Shen Qingtang's head, covered her with a handkerchief and carefully felt her pulse. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he knew her pulse.
Doctor Gao wiped the sweat off his forehead, knelt on his knees and said proudly: "Your Majesty, the girl's pulse is stable and there is nothing wrong with her. She will wake up on her own after a cup of tea."
He has to be the judge of this court!
Knowing that Shen Qingtang would wake up soon, Emperor Yu Ji nodded, and Imperial Physician Gao was sent out by Jiang Quan.
After the inner hall was empty, Emperor Yu Ji sat down beside the bed. He could not reconcile the fairy-like, beautiful and delicate face of the goddess in front of him with the cat-like face on the day of the palace selection.
I allow Yier's savior to ask for her own reward, but I don't know what she will ask from me?
Gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin, or is it to raise one's own status and reach the top overnight?
The palace maid... is indeed inappropriate.
Emperor Yuji lowered his eyes and murmured, "She is beautiful, and her beauty is radiant..."
Beautiful lady?
Very good!
When Jiang Quan came back, he clearly felt that his master was in a good mood.
He glanced at Shen Qingtang and found that her long, curled eyelashes like crow feathers were trembling slightly, and he couldn't help but cry out softly.
"Your Majesty, Miss Shen has woken up."
Where...is this?
Shen Qingtang gradually regained consciousness and turned around to meet a pair of narrow, long phoenix eyes that were full of teasing and smiling.
He has a majestic appearance, noble and cool, and a very handsome face.
She stared at him blankly for a long time before she realized that the person in front of her was the Emperor who could play the game of Match 3. How should she kneel to save her life?
Waiting online, it’s urgent! !
"Your servant pays respect to His Majesty—"
Shen Qingtang pretended to stand up, but unexpectedly Emperor Yu Ji pinned her down easily.
Her body sank under the quilt again. Her pale, almost transparent face fell into the eyes of Emperor Yuji, with a pure, silly, pink and sticky feeling. Emperor Yuji pulled back his eager hand and said considerately: "No need to be polite. If you are not feeling well, I will allow you to lie down."
Shen Qingtang's eyes were filled with tears. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
If she doesn’t want to kneel, then don’t kneel. She doesn’t like others kneeling anyway.
I just regret that something unexpected happened last night, and I don’t know if I can recover the wealth that I missed.
She literally cried to death.
When Shen Qingtang was beating his chest and stamping his feet, he suddenly heard the emperor's clear and deep voice slowly entering his ears.
"You saved the Third Prince last night and I promised you that you could ask for a reward. Now, have you decided what reward you want?"
Wah-wah-wah? !
She said, how can a king of a country go back on his word? It's so happy~
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Shen Qingtang was so moved that her eyes were filled with tears. She said hesitantly, "I haven't been home for a long time. I wonder if I can leave the palace early to be with my parents?"
Isn't Shu a beautiful lady?
Emperor Yu Ji's phoenix eyes sank slightly. Jiang Quan, who was in a low pressure situation, lowered his head and couldn't help but glance at Shen Qingtang with sparkling eyes. Seeing that she was still expecting something, he couldn't help but feel a little sorry for her.
Could it be that Miss Shen's brain was damaged by the water?
Lord Shen is only a lowly ninth-rank Han Zanlilang. Instead of going back to become the wife or concubine of a minor official, it would be better for him to become the most honorable imperial concubine in the world. If he can take advantage of the favor, it is not impossible to benefit his mother's family...
As the chief eunuch beside the emperor, Jiang Quan knew very well that his emperor cared a lot about Miss Shen now. He just didn't know how his emperor would react to Miss Shen's request.
Will you agree?
While Jiang Quan tried his best to reduce his presence, he also did not forget to concentrate and prick up his ears.
Sure enough, the young emperor's smiling voice changed and became cold and heavy.
"Have you thought about it?"
Shen Qingtang nodded vigorously, "I hope the emperor will grant your approval."
The Emperor Yuji's eyes darkened slightly, "You are fine."
It’s better if the beautiful lady doesn’t want it!
"Jiang Quan, pass on my order. Shen Qingtang, the maid of Chenglu Palace, has been granted permission to leave the palace early because of her contribution in saving the Third Prince..."
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There are never any secrets in the harem.
Ever since the Third Prince disappeared and drowned, everyone who could still breathe knew that the little palace maid who saved the Third Prince was carried all the way back to the Hall of Supreme Harmony by the Emperor from the lotus pond.
When you enter the palace, there will be an imperial physician waiting for you.
Everyone in the harem waited and watched, thinking that a new noble lady would be added. Unexpectedly, the little maid never got married, but was granted grace by the emperor to be released from the palace early because of her meritorious service in saving the third prince...
Crackling!
When the news reached the harem, the Wensi Residence in Chenglu Palace was littered with broken porcelain slag.
"Bitch!"
After the beating and smashing, Li Changzai looked at the palace maids and eunuchs kneeling on the ground, her eyes as creepy and terrifying as if they were filled with poison.
"You are such a good Shen Qingtang. Not only are you not grateful for the good place I found for you, you even dared to seduce the emperor to carry you to the Hall of Supreme Harmony!"
Speaking of this, Li Changzai's eyes were so red that they almost bled.
In this harem, not to mention her, even the most favored imperial concubine had never been carried to the Hall of Supreme Harmony by the emperor. Now, a lowly maid had won the first place. How could she not be jealous!
What's more, as a cousin, she knew very well how charming and seductive Shen Qingtang's face was!
hateful!
Li Changzai gritted her teeth and said, "Fortunately, the emperor is wise and intelligent and has not been deceived. Otherwise, I will show you how I will deal with you!"
Li Changzai's eyes flickered as he suddenly thought of something.
If I remember correctly, when she was being selected to enter the palace, the madman from the Minister of Rites's family seemed to have beaten his newlywed wife to death...
My grandfather has been a fifth-rank doctor for several years. If he doesn't make further progress now, when will he? !
Thinking of this, Li Changzai blew on his delicate fingertips nonchalantly, "I'm sure my grandfather would be very happy too."
So what if she is stunningly beautiful, she is still a fool.
Instead of taking the opportunity to win favor, she left the palace. As her cousin, she naturally had to help her sister find a good home.
Li Changzai curled his lips in a cold smile, then took his personal maid to the inner room. When no one was inside, he lowered his voice to assign tasks.
"Xiazhi, I need to write a letter. Please find a chance to pass it to grandfather..."
(End of this chapter)