Chapter 124 I am Useless
Chapter 124 I am Useless
In the following days, Qin Liuse would go to Concubine Li's Yuxiu Palace after lunch every day.
On this day, he had just sat down and had not spoken a few words to Concubine Li when a maid came from outside to tell him that Zhu Shanggong from the Shangshi Bureau had arrived.
Concubine Li Xian asked someone to pass it in, and took advantage of the opportunity to talk to Qin Liuse quietly, "I thought this Zhu Shanggong was really difficult to deal with, but in fact, he already has a backer."
Qin Liuse was still confused, but when Zhu Shanggong came in to take charge of the matter, she understood what Concubine Li meant.
Normally, Zhu Shang Gong would work together with the other Shang Gongs of the six palaces. She looked like she was caught in the middle and felt very uncomfortable facing them.
Because Concubine Xin Shu took sick leave to recuperate, whenever there was something, either Qin Liuse would go to discuss it in person or Concubine Zhu would go there.
Concubine Li wanted very much to win her over, but as time went by, it became clear that Concubine Zhu was closer to Concubine Xin.
For example, today, I came to be a good person for Concubine Xin Shu, "Empress Xianfei, Empress Zhaoyi, the little prince's full moon banquet will be held in a few days. Concubine Shu wanted me to come and discuss the dishes for the banquet so that we can arrange the money and make the arrangements."
Because Emperor Yongjia disliked extravagance, Concubine Xin Shufei's idea was to set a total budget for the full-moon banquet and let them spend it.
This is clinging to power but not wanting to take responsibility. But if she and Concubine Li Xianfei do a good job, Concubine Xin Shufei can also share the reputation of being virtuous and reap the benefits.
Qin Liuse was not like Concubine Li Xian, who disliked Concubine Xin Shu. She only thought in her heart that this Concubine Xin was a cunning woman with a hidden agenda, and she was really good at winning people's hearts.
Qin Liuse's attitude towards people who do not belong to him is also clear: just handle the matter impartially.
Concubine Li said a few words, but didn't get to the point.
Qin Liuse couldn't help but interrupt and asked, "May I ask Palace Lady Zhu if the Concubine Shu has any arrangements? After all, the Imperial Food Bureau is in her hands. No matter how many opinions we have, we have to listen to her."
When Concubine Li heard this, she suddenly realized that she had been giving blind advice and had missed the point.
So he didn't interrupt and just listened to Qin Liuse.
Zhu Shanggong smiled and said, "What Lady Shufei meant is that you two ladies should make the decision. She has a headache and can't make the decision."
When Qin Liuse saw this smiling face, he just wanted to say that he was not a good person.
Qin Liuse still hasn't lost her memory of the incident when the people from the Imperial Food Bureau saw that she was not favored and gave her some inedible food.
It can be seen that Zhu Shanggong is definitely not an upright and loyal person, but a fence-sitter.
If Emperor Yongjia had not helped her, she and her maid would have had to eat a lot of disgusting food.
Qin Liuse listened to her and said softly, "Oh? Madam Shufei does trust us, but it's the first time for Madam Xianfei and I to do this."
"As for experience, I can't compare to Concubine Shu who has been in charge of such a large house in the northwest for so long, nor can I compare to Palace Lady Zhu who is specialized in a certain field. I wonder what Palace Lady Zhu has to say about these dishes? Don't be fooled by me, but Concubine Xian and I are really in the dark."
Qin Liuse's words praised both Zhu Shanggong and Xin Shufei highly, and she even used the word "hint" to address Zhu Shanggong, which made Zhu Shanggong's heart beat fast.
She couldn't afford it.
I quickly apologized with a smile, "That's not true, Empress Zhaoyi. To hold a banquet, it's just a few steps, such as ordering the menu, buying ingredients, making the decorations, and cooking. If the quota is high, we can use more high-quality ingredients. If the quota is low, we can use fewer expensive dishes. It can be done anyway."
As Zhu Shang Gong spoke, she took out a cookbook from her wide sleeves and said, "This is the recipe of the Shangshi Bureau. There are hundreds of recipes, and they are constantly adding more. Empress Zhaoyi and Empress Xianfei, please pick some. I will write them down and start preparing them."
Qin Liuse was very satisfied with her ability to understand the current situation. Seeing her cooperation, Concubine Li couldn't help but look at Qin Liuse with a smile.
After Zhu Shanggong left, Li Xianfei couldn't help but say, "You still have an idea."
Although Qin Liuse had become more familiar with Concubine Li Xian in the past few days, they were still far from being close friends. She only smiled faintly and said, "Sister is just a bystander who sees things more clearly."
No matter what, Concubine Li was the one who blatantly snatched the favor of Emperor Yongjia from her.
It’s not that Qin Liuse can’t let go of any knot in her heart, she doesn’t have any knot at all.
But the way a person does things can reveal his character.
Concubine Li is not broad-minded enough, does not have a good vision, is not very reliable, and is not as kind-hearted as Concubine Dong before her.
Therefore, apart from official business, Qin Liuse did not want to have too many unnecessary interactions with her.
The two of them had not said a few words when someone else came to ask for a meeting.
In addition to food, there are many other trivial matters that need to be determined for the full moon banquet.
For example, the banquet venue, the tables, dishes, decorations, and singers and dancers to entertain, all need to be decided.
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That night, two days later, Emperor Yongjia summoned Qin Liuse to sleep with him again.
Emperor Yongjia seemed to be very free tonight. When Qin Liuse arrived, he had already finished his bath and was sitting on the couch with his legs wide open, reading a book.
Qin Liuse came here after bathing in the side hall. She was wearing light clothes in the summer, and you could vaguely see the crescent-colored bellyband underneath.
Emperor Yongjia waved his hand to signal her to come over, and the servants who brought Qin Liuse in all retreated.
As soon as Qin Liuse came over, Emperor Yongjia pulled her to sit on his lap, which frightened Qin Liuse so much that she trembled.
Emperor Yongjia held the book of sages in his hand, but he was doing something unscientific.
Looking down, "I'll give you two days off. Are you fully recovered now?"
Qin Liuse's heart trembled when she heard his words. Did he mean to eat her alive?
It is clear that Emperor Yongjia has been turning over the cards these past two days, so why does he make it sound as if he has not had any sexual desire for the past two days?
Qin Liuse blinked her eyes. No matter how good or bad this statement was, it was not right.
Before he could say anything, the next moment, Emperor Yongjia turned him over and pressed him onto the couch.
……
Qin Liuse was badly bullied by Emperor Yongjia who turned into a beast.
Her body felt sore and soft, but her face was so rosy and her lips were so pink that Emperor Yongjia couldn't let go of her at all.
Qin Liuse is a person who can endure hardships, but when it comes to this matter, he will not just endure it.
She was afraid of the feeling of being shattered at any time, and she was afraid of an indescribable feeling in her mind, but she also seemed to be looking forward to it.
So after two or three times, she began to whimper softly for mercy, but to Emperor Yongjia's ears, it sounded more like a cat raising its claws to scratch itself.
But tonight seemed different, because she showed weakness and Emperor Yongjia really withdrew.
Qin Liuse was happy and was held by Emperor Yongjia and moved from the couch to the bed.
I thought my suffering tonight was over, but I didn't hear him call for water, and I felt even more wronged.
Emperor Yongjia closed the bed curtains, crawled on her, and bit her ear, which made Qin Liuse wake up instantly.
A gnashing voice came from my ear, "The other concubines serving me are all locked up and reluctant to leave me, begging me to come more times, but you are so good."
I've never seen anyone begging him to let go.
Those who serve us on weekdays all beg for more.
Emperor Yongjia naturally knew what they meant.
Emperor Yongjia pinched the tip of Qin Liuse's small, straight nose and said, "If you could be half as good as her, I would be satisfied."
As Qin Liuse took a breath, the person who came into his mind was the recently favored Liu Qiuniang, also known as the talented Liu.
Apart from myself, she should be the one who has slept with him the most times.
Emperor Yongjia knew she was wandering at a glance.
"I'm talking to you, what are you thinking about?"
Emperor Yongjia gritted his teeth. Qin Liuse was now frank in both body and mouth, so he told the person he was thinking of.
After hearing this, Emperor Yongjia was not angry, but smiled slightly. He gently bit Qin Liuse's chin.
"Don't worry, she won't get in your way."
Emperor Yongjia thought Qin Liuse was jealous.
Qin Liuse curled her lips in her heart, thinking that she was not worried about whether Liu Qiuniang would get in the way of her, and Emperor Yongjia was really overthinking it.
"Who dares to be like you and give me a bad look?" Emperor Yongjia said as his thin lips brushed across her face, causing Qin Liuse to shiver again.
"I chose her because she is fertile and easy to miscarry and have a child. She can tolerate me much better than you can."
In fact, Emperor Yongjia did not say the whole story, which is that every time Liu Qiuniang slept with him, she was never as affectionate as Qin Liuse.
Liu Qiuniang came to serve the emperor in the emperor's bedchamber, and she was no different from other concubines, except that she came to serve the emperor for the purpose of reproducing offspring.
Therefore, Emperor Yongjia would not be as patient and caring towards Qin Liuse as he was towards her, nor would he care about Qin Liuse's happiness or discomfort.
He just asked the concubines to crawl under him and handled the official business.
If there is one thing that makes Liu Qiuniang different from ordinary people, it is that she is much stronger.
In fact, even if she begged for mercy, Emperor Yongjia would not treat her the same way he treated Qin Liuse.
After all, it's just a tool for him to relieve his yang energy.
It was someone like Qin Liuse, who was sweet and sticky, and made him want to taste her again and again. Emperor Yongjia himself couldn't quite understand why.
Therefore, he didn't finish his words to Qin Liuse.
Qin Liuse listened to his words and thought of Liu Qiuniang's figure. She was indeed not as "easy to break" as he often mocked herself.
Then I thought, this is why Emperor Yongjia has been fond of Xuan recently.
The reason is that I can stand him...
"If you could be half as good as she is, I would be willing to make you my imperial concubine."
Qin Liuse's heart started pounding when she heard these words. She really didn't expect Emperor Yongjia to say these to her.
Qin Liuse sniffed and said softly, "Your Majesty, it's because I'm still young and I'm not destined to have a child. It's because I'm useless."
Emperor Yongjia stared at the woman in front of him. The more she acted like this, the more he couldn't bear it.
Therefore, the next moment, while Qin Liuse was stunned, both of her palms were firmly covered by him again.
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