Chapter 72, Is She Worthy of It?!
Chapter 72, Is She Worthy of It?!
In autumn, the atmosphere in the Golden Throne Hall is solemn and dignified.
The court officials, who had been nervous for several days in a row, discovered that the Emperor, who was sitting high on the gilded dragon throne today, had become more majestic and stern.
A pair of phoenix eyes swept across, making people tremble with fear.
Emperor Yuji paused for a moment, his eyes coldly asked, "What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I think flood control is not only about..."
When the Minister of Personnel came out, the eunuch Xiaoyinzi, who had just returned from outside, suddenly and quietly appeared beside Jiang Quan.
"Master, Fanghua Palace has reported that Concubine Shu has woken up."
He deliberately lowered his voice, but as soon as it reached Jiang Quan's ears, Jiang Quan couldn't help but widen his eyes with joy.
"Really?!" God has eyes.
God knows how many days he had his head tied to his waist?
They were serving in the imperial court. Concubine Shu was in a coma for several days, and their heads were tied to their waistbands for several days.
Now, I finally don’t have to worry every day, fearing that I might accidentally offend the power of heaven and lose my head.
Under Jiang Quan's excited gaze, Xiao Yinzi also nodded happily.
"Don't worry, Concubine Shu is really awake. I heard that she was woken up by the cat that the emperor 'newly gave' her."
After confirming again and again, Jiang Quan retreated back to Emperor Yu Ji, and even straightened his bent back a little.
And all these subtle details of Jiang Quan were also seen by Emperor Yu Ji.
Could it be——
When Emperor Yuji's eyes flickered slightly, the court officials who were standing in a row in the hall, trembling with fear, suddenly discovered that the heavy and depressing Golden Palace seemed to have become a little lighter without them noticing.
It felt like a mountain was removed from my body, and even my breathing became much smoother.
……what's the situation?
The emperor was furious just now because of the floods in the south, why is he suddenly so angry now?
When everyone in the hall exchanged glances, some people with quick minds secretly looked at the Emperor Yuji who was sitting above, and immediately found that their emperor's eyebrows were tightly locked together, and at the suggestion of the Minister of Personnel, his two sharp sword-like eyebrows slowly relaxed...
...Could it be that the old man, the Minister of Personnel, caught me today? !
Seeing Emperor Yuji's relaxed brows, all the court officials suddenly felt relaxed, and even the oppressive feeling brought by the floods in the south no longer seemed so frightening.
Taking advantage of the good mood of Emperor Yuji, the court officials who were unwilling to let the Minister of Personnel stand out alone also began to speak enthusiastically on the issue of flood control.
"Your Majesty, I think we should start by dredging the river..."
……
Shen Qingtang woke up, and everyone in the harem knew it.
In the woods, fallen leaves rustle.
A red figure, as graceful as a startled swan and as elegant as a dragon, wielded the red tasseled spear in his hand with great majesty. The tip of the spear flashed a cold light in the autumn sun, and it brought with it unrivaled fierce momentum with every stab, poke, and pull.
call out! call out! call out……
When Concubine Zhengui was immersed in the joy of practicing martial arts, Yugui, who got the news, looked at Concubine Zhengui with a strange expression.
The spear swept past, and Concubine Zhengui's impatient voice also sounded coldly in the autumn wind.
"What's the matter? Tell me!"
"It's nothing, I just heard that Concubine Shu has woken up." Yugui dodged the swift attack of the red tassel spear and said in a strange tone: "Your Majesty, don't you find it strange? The person who the High Court judge was helpless to do anything about actually woke up with a few cat calls. Is the cat so magical?"
"Is this a trivial matter worth your attention? Take this shot from me!"
As if she was dissatisfied with Yugui's lack of enthusiasm in practicing, Concubine Zhengui's eyes became fierce. The red tasseled spear tightly held in her hand not only drew sharp tracks in the air, but also forced the dodging Yugui to fall to the ground.
After falling, Yugui simply sat on the ground. "Get up!" Concubine Zhengui frowned and pointed her spear directly at Yugui's eyebrows.
However, instead of standing up, Yugui rolled her eyes and diverted Concubine Zhengui's attention.
"My lady, it's so boring for you to train me. How about I find you a disciple?"
"What disciple?" Is there anyone worthy of being Jiang Mingyue's disciple?
Concubine Zhengui curled her lips, retracted the spear, and pulled Yugui up from the ground.
"I've noticed that you're becoming more and more lazy. Just practice a few moves with me and find some tricks for me. Don't blame me for not taking you out of the palace to visit the Lantern Festival after the Mid-Autumn Festival!"
Don't take her out of the palace?
How can this work!
Yugui hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, this servant is serious!"
"You have no children, and you don't like music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. Even if you have servants to practice with you, you will be bored most of the time. But if you have an apprentice, you will have a lot more fun..."
As Yugui spoke, she glanced at Concubine Zhengui cautiously.
"Your Majesty, would you please consider it?"
...Is the disciple so fragrant?
Concubine Zhengui stared at Yugui and said expressionlessly, "Who is the candidate?"
Her mother was moved.
Yugui chuckled, "What do you think of Lady Shu?"
However, as soon as Yugui finished speaking, Concubine Zhengui refused without even thinking!
"Is she worthy?!" She is such a sickly girl that she can't even stand steadily.
but--
Concubine Zhengui suddenly looked Yugui up and down, and when she saw her guilty and evasive gaze, she rolled her eyes in annoyance.
"I noticed that you are a little bit crooked. Who instigated you to ask me to accept Concubine Shu as your apprentice?"
As she spoke, Concubine Zhengui curled her lips in disgust.
"Do you think I'm a lustful and stinky man? Tsk~ How can a stupid beauty who can't even write properly be qualified to learn martial arts from me?"
……
Shen Qingtang, who was despised by Concubine Zhengui, was visited by a distinguished guest not long after she woke up.
In the sleeping hall.
Shen Qingtang had just finished a bowl of rice soup when Shi Liu came in hurriedly from outside.
"My lady, Concubine Liang is here with the Third Prince!"
"Why are they here?" Shen Qingtang lowered her eyes for a moment, bit her lip and said, "Did Concubine Liang tell you the purpose of your visit?"
Three princes...
Shen Qingtang thought to himself and couldn't help but hug Xiaojuzi tightly.
Others may not be familiar with Xiaojuzi, but how could the Third Prince, who gave Xiaojuzi to her, not recognize which cat he gave her?
"My dear, the little orange--"
As soon as Shi Liu's worried gaze fell on Xiao Juzi, Shen Qingtang, with a serious and nervous look, put Xiao Juzi into her arms.
"Hide it carefully, don't let anyone find it, otherwise——"
Perhaps exhausted from playing, the little orange was suddenly embraced by its cat slave. It meowed twice and then curled up in the pomegranate's arms and fell asleep.
"Don't worry, my lady. I will take care of Xiaojuzi and she will never be discovered."
When Shi Liu was holding Xiao Juzi carefully, the Third Prince who was sitting in the front hall suddenly looked at Concubine Liang with a puzzled look.
"Mother, did you hear the cat meow?"
(End of this chapter)