Chapter 971 Preference and Exceptions
Cheng Xi never broke his promise to Shi Li.
Not only did he return before dinner, he also brought Concubine Wei and her son back with him.
After Concubine Wei entered the palace, she didn't go anywhere. The first thing she did was to see Shi Li.
Shi Li was feeling bored in the Qinzheng Palace. When he heard that Concubine Wei had arrived, he arranged for someone to prepare tea, fruits and snacks in the warm room next door, and went to see her himself.
"I haven't seen you for a long time. I am very worried about you, Madam."
As soon as Concubine Wei entered the warm room, she bowed down with her whole body to the ground, raised her head and looked at Shi Li eagerly, "I am relieved to see that Your Majesty is still as elegant as before."
Shi Li: ...
To be honest, if this Concubine Wei was born in modern times, she would definitely be a chosen worker. She did this right away, and it's really hard to find fault with her.
Of course, she had no intention of finding fault with Concubine Wei. There would be more things to do in the harem in the future, and they would all rely on her to do the work.
Shi Li complained in her heart, and at the same time, she smiled and asked Concubine Wei to stand up, and took the opportunity to show some concern for her son.
"He is not as good as before since your Majesty is away. I hope your Majesty will have time to teach him again."
When talking about her children, Concubine Wei spoke even more sincerely, saying that everything she does now is for her children.
Before, Shi Li used entertaining and educational methods to enlighten the child, and the child made great progress. Concubine Wei was so happy that she specially invited a famous scholar, hoping that the child would make rapid progress. However, the result... was not satisfactory.
"I will definitely agree when I have time." Shi Li didn't dare to agree this time.
Her future identity will be extraordinary. If she really teaches Concubine Wei's children every day, other misunderstandings may arise, and it may also make people who are originally content to be content develop unnecessary delusions.
Concubine Wei loves her son dearly, otherwise she would have thought of these things earlier. She was stunned for a moment and felt very embarrassed, "It was my impatience."
In order to ease the awkward atmosphere, she took the initiative to talk about what happened in the palace today.
Seeing the new king ascend the throne and establish a queen, while Concubine Jing had to be detained in the palace every day, she finally became anxious.
Someone was sent in the morning to tell Concubine Wei that if she could not see Cheng Xi today, she would commit suicide in the palace, so that they would be branded as having forced the princess of the previous dynasty to death and would be criticized by the world forever.
Concubine Wei was so angry that she could not help but put down the work in her hands, pinch her nose and go over to comfort her in a gentle voice.
Concubine Jing didn't know who had spread the slander, but she refused to listen. She became so angry that she smashed a vase and used the broken pieces to scratch her neck.
At the critical moment when the new emperor was about to ascend the throne, Concubine Wei did not dare to let her cause trouble and could only send people to the palace for help.
When Cheng Xi arrived, Concubine Jing was still holding the fragments and confronting everyone.
When she saw Cheng Xi, she changed her previous fierce and arrogant attitude, her eyes were filled with tears and she wanted to cry.
"Unfortunately, Your Highness didn't even give her a chance to speak."
When Concubine Wei said this, she stopped and looked at Shi Li, fearing that she would be unhappy, but in the end she only saw calmness on her face.
It has to be said that the trust between the emperor and empress is truly unmatched.
Concubine Wei sighed inwardly and continued to tell the rest of the story.
Cheng Xi didn't let Concubine Jing say anything and only gave her two choices.
One is to confer her the title of Princess Jinhe, with Jinhe as her fiefdom, and to allow her to marry anyone she wants in the future.
The second is to stay in the Prince Qin’s Palace forever as Concubine Jing.
When talking about the second option, Concubine Wei at the scene couldn't help but shudder. The murderous intent emanating from Cheng Xi was too terrifying.
Concubine Jing was also confused. She didn't expect Cheng Xi would not give him any chance at all. She couldn't help but throw the fragments and cry even more miserably.
"You and I have known each other since childhood, why can't she tolerate me..."
At this time, Concubine Jing still wanted to alienate the relationship between Cheng Xi and Shi Li.
"After three numbers, I'll choose for you, one, two..."
Cheng Xi was not moved at all, and even stood three meters away from Concubine Jing without getting any closer.
"I choose, I choose! I'll go to Jinhe! Cheng Xi, you have such a cruel heart!"
Concubine Jing finally panicked and cried out her choice, without any of her former princess demeanor.
The matter was resolved so quickly that even Concubine Wei couldn't believe it.
While she was still in a daze, she heard Cheng Xi say to her, "Pack up and follow me into the palace."
"Ah... yes!" Concubine Wei quickly agreed, but lowered her head and did not dare to look at Cheng Xi.
Just now she was wondering why Cheng Xi asked her to stand beside him all the time.
Now everything is clear. Cheng Xi was also using the incident of Concubine Jing to make an example of someone else, and he himself was that monkey.
If you dare to have any inappropriate thoughts, your fate will definitely be worse than Concubine Jing!