Chapter 41: The Emperor's Favor
Chapter 41: The Emperor's Favor
"Does it count as listening to the Queen's teachings?"
Shen Qingtang looked directly at Emperor Yu Ji without any avoidance. In those clean and clear eyes, there was no secret at all under his gaze.
"You came from Kunning Palace and stayed overnight in Fanghua Palace. When you paid your respects this morning, the Queen lost face because of Tang'er. Tang'er felt guilty but did not regret it." Shen Qingtang's eyes were filled with strong love.
Her love is straightforward and strong.
In front of Emperor Yu Ji, Shen Qingtang never thought of hiding his inner feelings.
Even Emperor Yuji was moved by her.
"It's my fault. You have been wronged." The coldness in Emperor Yuji's eyes was replaced by pity.
Shen Qingtang was not the only woman who admired him, but Shen Qingtang was the only one who loved him so purely.
However, he is destined to disappoint this pure and sincere love.
As an emperor, he can give his concubines favor and honor, but he cannot give them true love.
He has something else in his heart!
Emperor Yu Ji thought to himself, and the cold and hard facial lines softened. Sensing his emotional change, Shen Qingtang also looked gentle and obedient as she lay in his arms.
"I won't feel wronged. Tang'er can be so favored. Which woman in the world doesn't envy Tang'er?"
Perhaps due to the lack of energy caused by his illness, Shen Qingtang listened to the strong heartbeat beside his ears and fell into a deep sleep as if he was hypnotized.
Feeling the heaviness in his arms, Emperor Yu Ji lowered his head and saw Shen Qingtang's peaceful sleeping face in his arms. Thinking of her childish words of joy just now, he couldn't help but sigh with a complicated heart.
"Do you know what the emperor's special favor is?"
Although special favor is good, it is a sitting duck.
Like the precious concubine...
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"My Lord, it's time for you to take your medicine."
Because Shen Qingtang has not yet recovered, there has not even been any ice available in Fanghua Palace these days.
After all the doors and windows in the hall were opened, although it was not as cool and comfortable as if there was ice, the gentle breeze passing through the windows could also take away some of the heat condensed in the body.
When Shi Liu came in with the medicine bowl, Shen Qingtang was sitting on the couch, teasing the orange kitten in his arms. His face was originally smiling happily, but when the familiar smell of medicine rushed into his nose, the expression on his face suddenly became bitter and resentful.
I really miss the old days when I used to get an injection when I was sick...
The resistance on her face was very obvious, and Amber smiled and waved to the kitten in her arms.
"Little Orange, come to your sister quickly. If the medicine bowl falls on you, your beautiful hair will be ruined."
Her mistress used many tricks to avoid taking the medicine.
In order to prevent Xiaojuzi from taking the blame again, she decided to take Xiaojuzi away first.
Shen Qingtang understood the hidden meaning behind Amber's words and took the medicine bowl from Shi Liu's hand in a bad mood.
"Who are you looking down on? Look, I'm going to avenge my previous humiliation today!" Shen Qingtang held the medicine bowl and drank it all in one gulp.
She was handsome for only a second, and her beautiful and delicate facial features were instantly wrinkled.
"Yue~candied fruit! Hurry, hurry, hurry——"
Due to the strong reaction of the body, Shen Qingtang had just stuffed a candied fruit into his mouth with a pale face when Fuan came hurriedly from outside.
"My lady, that Li Chang is here again!!!"
He also couldn't understand this Li Changzai. His young mistress clearly didn't like her, but she still came to Fanghua Palace happily.
Isn't this just boring for no reason? Shen Qingtang spit out the mouthwash and said with a headache: "She is quite persistent."
She understood what Li Yueying was thinking, but since she fell ill, Emperor Yu Ji had not come to Fanghua Palace for a long time.
Because he entered the harem but did not come to Fanghua Palace, everyone in the palace now says that she has fallen out of favor. She has no way of knowing the attitudes among the concubines, but the meals in the imperial kitchen are getting worse day by day, which has already shown that everyone is taking advantage of her misfortune.
She has fallen out of favor, but Li Yueying still focuses on her. Should she praise her or flatter her?
After all, unless her looks were completely gone, there was no way she could fall out of favor!
Fu'an didn't know what Shen Qingtang was thinking, but he knew that his mistress didn't like Li Changzai.
"My dear, you have just finished taking the medicine. You are not feeling well right now. How about I refuse it for you?"
"Reject her so she can beat you?" Shen Qingtang glared at Fuan unhappily.
Speaking of this, she also didn't understand Li Yueying's train of thought.
He wanted to win her back, but he always looked down on her as if she were someone else... It was outrageous!
Shen Qingtang sat up straighter, cleared his throat and said, "She is my cousin after all, why don't you invite her in quickly? Shi Liu, go get a glass of water. The weather is hot, and your Li Xiaozhu coming in is just right to quench her thirst!"
Since Shen Qingtang said so, Fuan had no choice but to go out and ask for help.
Li Changzai came very quickly. As soon as Shi Liu finished making the tea, she held Xia Zhi's hand and appeared in Shen Qingtang's sight.
"Is Sister Qingtang feeling better today?"
"Thank you for your concern. I wonder why Li Changzai came here today?" Shen Qingtang's eyes moved slightly.
She found that Li Yueying was dressed particularly charmingly today.
She was wearing a delicate pink skirt and emerged gracefully in the sunlight. The pearl hairpins and hairpins hidden in her fairy bun sparkled brightly, making her look as beautiful as peach blossoms blooming in spring.
A gust of fragrant wind blew over, and Li Changzai had already sat down on the soft couch.
Li Changzai saw that Shen Qingtang still didn't look at her straight in the eye. She was annoyed in her heart, but she said helplessly on her face: "It's been so long, and you still won't forgive me?"
"Should I forgive you?" Shen Qingtang's eyes were filled with resentment. "After all, I am your cousin, but you want me to--"
Having said that, Shen Qingtang's expression had already relaxed a little. Although he was sad about what Li Changzai had done, his hatred had faded with her daily company.
She had changed a lot, and Li Changzai could clearly feel that Shen Qingtang's attitude towards her had softened.
Li Chang was encouraged in his heart, but he consoled him: "But didn't you also turn a disaster into a blessing?"
"Now you are Lady Shu, the past is the past, and you still need to look forward, right?" Li Changzai said meaningfully, "As the saying goes, time reveals a person's true character. You lost favor during your illness. To this day, besides me, has anyone else visited you and cared about you?"
Shen Qingtang opened his mouth to speak, but was defeated by reality and lowered his head with a dejected look.
She was obviously shocked.
Seeing her so disappointed, Li Changzai felt even happier.
While she was admiring Shen Qingtang's dejection at the moment, she continued to add fuel to the fire and brainwash her.
"Shen Qingtang, I'm telling you, no! Even Concubine Liang, who once favored you, has never even looked at you!"
"Besides me, who else would really care about you?!"
"Have you said enough?!" Shen Qingtang said with a slightly pale face, "If you want to laugh at me, then please leave my Fanghua Palace now!"
Seeing her so excited, Li Chang showed a triumphant smile on his face.
She knew that the opportunity to overcome Shen Qingtang's defenses was right now!
Restraining the excitement in his heart, Li Changzai's expression became unusually gentle, and his voice sounded bewitching and persuasive.
"You should know that you are my biological sister. Apart from me, there is no one else who can truly repay you with sincerity!"
(End of this chapter)