Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

Chapter 158 Muddy Waters

As Yancao was reciting, he began to grumble with some dissatisfaction.

"My Lord, the Emperor and his other concubines think highly of you, and the gifts they send to you are either expensive or rare.

Only the Imperial Concubine sent two boxes of bird's nests, saying they were tributes from the Southern Dynasty.

Thinking of your hard work in mourning for Empress Xiaoxian, I specially sent it to you to nourish your body."

Concubine Cheng did not even raise her head, still dozing with her eyes closed, enjoying Qin Sang's service.

Qin Sang carefully washed Concubine Cheng's feet with a handkerchief and said casually, "Bird's nest is a very common thing. Doesn't she find it shabby to give such a thing as a reward?"

Yancao casually threw the brocade box containing the bird's nest onto the table. The box was open, and the intact bird's nest inside was broken into pieces by the violent collision.

"That's right, this bird's nest is probably only considered a luxury item in the eyes of the Imperial Concubine.

Oh, she never thought that our master had long been bored with eating at home. This is the difference between a prosperous family and a poor one! "

When Concubine Cheng heard the sound, she slowly opened her eyes and looked at the table. "This is not the common white swallow we often see at home, but the golden swiftlet nest that is unique to the Southern Dynasty.

The tribute that comes every year is not much. Even I have only seen Lady Fucha eat it twice at home. Put it away for now."

Although Concubine Cheng spoke calmly, Yancao blushed. She quickly closed the box and put the golden bird's nest away.

"I am a humble servant. But this imperial concubine certainly has no good intentions.

She was in charge of the six palaces, so she naturally knew that her master did not wear a green card during the period of mourning.

Is she mocking her master by saying that even though she is young, beautiful and healthy, she cannot be favored by him?"

Concubine Cheng was silent for a moment and said, "The Imperial Concubine is thoughtful, and I cannot figure out her intentions at the moment.

But since I'm determined to fight for the queen's position, I have to fight her. Let's just be on guard first.

By the way, Qin Sang, how is the thing I asked you to check going?"

Qin Sang said softly, "I have checked it out. Fang Da Ying and Liu Da Ying were chess pieces arranged by Madam Fucha to enter the palace earlier. Their loyalty is beyond doubt.

I have inquired about it. After Empress Xiaoxian passed away, the Emperor originally planned to seal the Changchun Palace and let Fang and Liu stay there forever to mourn for the late Empress."

Concubine Cheng nodded calmly, "It's worth it that I risked offending the emperor and asked to live in Changchun Palace.

If not for this, Fang Da Ying and Liu Da Ying would probably still be trapped in Changchun Palace and unable to get out."

Qin Sang responded gently, "The master is wise." Fang Da Ying and Liu Da Ying were very grateful for the master's kindness.

According to them, Concubine Hui had always been dependent on Empress Xiaoxian and had always disliked the Imperial Noble Concubine.

After Empress Xiaoxian passed away, she was the only one who dared to fight against the Imperial Noble Consort.

Concubine Hui is a person who is easily influenced and has a simple mind.

She was raising the emperor's eldest son, and although she was a bit spoiled, she was loved by the emperor. She was a person who could be used.

In the past, Concubine Chun did not fight for anything, and her relationship with Concubine Huang and Concubine Hui was quite harmonious. This time, she was promoted to Concubine with the strong recommendation of the Empress Dowager, and assisted in the management of the six palaces.

As for the Imperial Noble Consort and Concubine Yu, they had been good friends since their time in the Qiandi Palace, and their friendship was deep.

I noticed that although the Imperial Concubine didn't say anything harsh today, I'm afraid her thoughts are all hidden in Concubine Yu's words.

This is roughly the situation of the three forces in the palace at present.

In my opinion, the Imperial Concubine has the Emperor's friendship and a son and a daughter. Apart from that, her looks, talent and family background are not as good as yours.

You still have a good chance of winning and you can fight for it."

Yancao said with a hint of distress, "But the master's green card hasn't been made yet, so he can't sleep with her. How can we fight for it?"

Concubine Cheng's pure and bright face, as white as a silver plate, showed a faint smile, "Who said that without a green card, you can't sleep with me?

Since the emperor won't turn over my card, why not take the initiative?

With my face that resembles Empress Xiaoxian, and while the Emperor still has deep feelings for her, this is my best chance."

Qin Sang frowned and advised, "But the master is still in mourning period. It is against the rules to seduce the emperor during the mourning period."

Concubine Cheng snorted softly, and the tassels of silk thread on her temples swayed slightly.

"When the previous emperor passed away, the emperor took concubines regardless of the mourning period, which shows that the emperor is not a person who follows the rules.

But I can't be too impatient right now.

Empress Xiaoxian passed away, and Ulanara was promoted to the position of Imperial Noble Consort for the first time. If the six palaces were unstable, it was because she, the Imperial Noble Consort, was incompetent.

We have to muddy the waters first so we can fish in troubled waters."

Ever since the commoner Jin passed away, Qixiang Palace has been exclusively occupied by Concubine Feng.

Because of Yu Xi's promotion, the Ministry of Internal Affairs now selects the best items to send to Concubine Feng.

Previously, Concubine Feng had requested silver incense-making tools for a long time, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs had refused for a long time on the grounds that they needed to be customized. But now they are sending them to her so attentively.

Xing'er was holding the velvet box containing the tools, looking very indignant.

"My Lord, the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are really good at showing off their superiority and looking down on the weak.

They ignored our needs before, but now they are trying their best to please us. I really can’t stand their faces.”

Lady Feng leaned on the couch, stroking her slightly bulging belly, and smiled gently, "Why do you bother with them? People from the Ministry of Internal Affairs have always been like this.

Fortunately, they are the ones who are relying on us now. We just need to bear with it.

Xing'er, I have been eyeing that set of tools for a long time, bring it over to me and let me have a look."

Xing'er was about to hand over the brocade box, but was intercepted by Wei Yanwan halfway.

She pouted her lips and said to Concubine Feng seriously, "My lady is pregnant, and Doctor Lu has told us not to work hard making incense, and we can't stand the smell of spices.

I'd better keep this thing for you. It won't be too late to look at it after your baby is born."

Concubine Feng had a good temper and knew that Wei Yanwan was considering herself and her unborn child, so she was not angry. She just smiled helplessly and withdrew her hand.

It was not easy for Concubine Feng to be pregnant.

When I was pregnant, I experienced a bumpy ride on the boat and almost had a miscarriage due to seasickness. The fetus looked extremely bad.

As a result, although Concubine Feng's belly grew bigger day by day, she became thinner than before.

It was no wonder that her personal maids Xing'er and Wei Yanwan were so cautious, fearing that something might go wrong and hurt Concubine Feng and the heir in her womb again.

Concubine Feng sat there for a long while, feeling really bored, so she picked up a notebook on the table and started reading.

But after reading a few sentences, Wei Yanwan started nagging in her ear again. "My dear, you have been reading this book since you woke up this morning, and now the sun is setting, and you are still reading it.

Although reading is beneficial, you study so hard every day, straining your eyes and body, are you planning to take the imperial examination?"

Xing'er laughed out loud at Wei Yanwan's witty remarks, and Concubine Feng had to put the book down awkwardly.

"Yan Wan, ever since I became pregnant, you have been getting stricter with me.

Alas, sometimes when I look at you, it's as if I were at home, seeing the governess."

Wei Yanwan knew that Concubine Feng was teasing her.

Without even looking up, she took the rag and carefully wiped the white porcelain vase on the table.

She replied bluntly, "I am not trying to discipline you. I am afraid of hurting the dragon fetus in your belly."