The most beautiful lady in the harem

Chapter 332: Support

The old aunt beside the Grand Empress Dowager laughed and said, "Suzhou and Hangzhou are rich and fertile, and the people there are also studious. I have seen that the Imperial Concubine is a person who is full of poetry and books."

The old aunt's words were really flattering to Qin Liuse, but Qin Liuse only dared to listen and did not dare to take them too seriously.

After all, these questions were asked by the Grand Empress Dowager, but she didn't seem very happy and didn't say anything. Only then did the old aunt come out and say a few words, looking as if she was afraid of neglecting Qin Liuse.

Qin Liuse was also good at reading people's expressions, so he said modestly, "Old aunt, you are too kind to me. I have only read a few books and learned a few words. I can't say that I am well-read."

The old aunt smiled and was polite to Qin Liuse on behalf of the Empress Dowager. At this moment, Emperor Yongjia scooped a spoonful of braised tofu and put it into the Empress Dowager's bowl, smiling and saying, "Grandmother, eat quickly, or the food will get cold."

"You monkey, you eat so fast and now you are controlling me." The Empress Dowager glanced at Emperor Yongjia and sighed.

However, despite the complaints, the Empress Dowager still took advantage of the Emperor Yongjia.

In fact, Emperor Yongjia's behavior was somewhat abrupt. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this abrupt remark was meant to interrupt the conversation between the old aunt and Qin Liuse.

To put it bluntly, it was just to prevent Qin Liuse from being questioned all the time, probably because of her difficult life.

When Qin Liuse heard this, she looked at him reluctantly, but she felt like a young wife.

There was nothing offensive in what my aunt said.

Qin Liuse was able to answer the conversation between the Empress Dowager and her fluently and did not feel uncomfortable at all.

It’s not that Qin Liuse likes being questioned like this, but she knows that since the Empress Dowager has returned, this hurdle will come sooner or later, so it’s all the same to her.

But she was a little surprised that Emperor Yongjia would do this.

However, Emperor Yongjia was her grandson after all, and even though the Empress Dowager knew his purpose, she just smiled.

She took a bite of the tofu he scooped over, looking very pleased, "I haven't had this kind of food in the palace for many years."

The Grand Empress Dowager really changed the subject. Perhaps it was because she favored this imperial grandson, so no matter what Emperor Yongjia said or did, she would listen to it.

"Since you like it, please eat more. I will pick a few cooks for you to come to your small kitchen. You can ask them to cook whatever you want at any time."

Although Emperor Yongjia was talking to the Empress Dowager, his long legs hidden under the table gently kicked Qin Liuse.

Qin Liuse's face turned red because of his sneaky actions.

How could he, an emperor, do such a thing?

How could he be sure that he was the one kicked? What if he kicked the Empress Dowager? What would happen if the maidservants beside him saw it? It would be disgraceful. It was really...

But Emperor Yongjia obviously did not have such concerns, so only Qin Liuse's face was hot.

However, the Empress Dowager was a person who loved liveliness. If there was nothing to talk about during a meal, that was not what the old lady wanted to see.

Knowing that Emperor Yongjia favored his daughter-in-law and deliberately changed the subject, the Empress Dowager was not a stubborn old woman who did not understand the meaning. Instead, she looked at Qin Liuse and talked about other family matters.

She smiled and said, "The Imperial Concubine looks evenly proportioned and a little thin, but she has a good appetite. Seeing her eat so happily, I feel like eating a few more mouthfuls of rice."

Qin Liuse swallowed the sweet and sour fish in her mouth with a smile. She had to restrain herself deliberately as they were having lunch in Kangning Palace.

Unexpectedly, the old man noticed that my appetite had improved. However, as long as it was not summer, her appetite seemed to be always good.

Seeing that Qin Liuse was a little embarrassed to smile, the Empress Dowager smiled and said to her, "It is a blessing for young people to be able to eat, and it is not good for girls to be too thin. Seeing you like this, my appetite has improved. When you have nothing to do in the future, come and talk about food with me and eat."

After hearing this, Qin Liuse naturally nodded and agreed.

Although she felt some pressure in her heart, being able to come and have dinner and talk with the Empress Dowager was probably a gift that many concubines in the harem wanted but could not get.

Qin Liuse was lost in thought, her hands moving slower. Emperor Yongjia, who was sitting opposite her, saw this and stretched out his hand to pick up a piece of mushroom chicken for Qin Liuse. "Don't be shy, you can still eat it."

It sounded as if Qin Liuse had a huge appetite, but was deliberately restraining herself.

When the Empress Dowager heard this, she chuckled and was amused.

Qin Liuse was also embarrassed and amused by his teasing words.

Although I knew he was trying to smooth things over, I didn't eat much because I had heard what the Queen Mother said. If the situation continued like this, it would be awkward.

What Emperor Yongjia did do really ease the atmosphere.

Qin Liuse really wanted to roll her eyes at him, but in front of the Empress Dowager, she couldn't show her private relationship with Emperor Yongjia, so she could only act like a young wife.

She silently, with a look of flattery on her face, ate the chicken nuggets that Emperor Yongjia gave her.

The old lady didn't eat meat, so the food on the table was relatively light, without meat or anything smelly like mutton. In this dynasty, chicken was not considered meat, so it was served on the table of the Empress Dowager.

Although she still looked like a young wife at this time, after lunch, when she served the Empress Dowager and prepared for her nap, and left Kangning Palace with Emperor Yongjia, Qin Liuse couldn't help but show a displeasure to him.

Qin Liuse was not the kind of person who would be angry with Emperor Yongjia. Her expression was just pouting, as if she was being bullied by him.

Winter afternoons are perfect for walks, so Emperor Yongjia took her for a walk in the garden.

There was a layer of snow covering everything, and there was nothing to see, which actually brought the two closer together.

The servants behind were far away. Emperor Yongjia hugged her and asked, "What's wrong? Are you not used to being with the Grand Empress Dowager?"

The little mouth is so big that you can hang an oil bottle in it.

Emperor Yongjia was quite caring towards her because he used the word "uncomfortable".

Qin Liuse couldn't deny that she felt relieved when she just came out of Kangning Palace.

But it was not the Empress Dowager that made her breathless, but now that she was in this position, many things were somewhat different from what she had previously thought.

Before, because of her pregnancy and confinement, even though she was an imperial concubine, she was able to escape from many things. But now that she is out of confinement and the Empress Dowager has returned, Qin Liuse has to face many of the things she has been objectively avoiding.

It was these unknown things that made her feel a little breathless, not the Empress Dowager.

Even if there was no Grand Empress Dowager, these things would still exist and would still come. It was only because of the Grand Empress Dowager's sudden return to the capital that these things came earlier.

In front of Emperor Yongjia, Qin Liuse acted like a little girl and didn't really want to hide it.

She pouted and shook her head, saying, "It's not that I'm not used to it. The Empress Dowager treats me very well. I like getting along with such an old lady, but I'm always worried that I won't do well."

This was exactly what Qin Liuse really thought. Knowing that Emperor Yongjia took special care of her and doted on her, Qin Liuse did not hide her inner thoughts.

Moreover, showing weakness in front of Emperor Yongjia also has an advantage.

That was to remind Emperor Yongjia in advance that he might not have done well in some areas, and told him not to have too high expectations of himself. It was also because of this that Qin Liuse behaved like this in front of him and said these words.

After all, she thought that no matter what happened, he would take care of her and protect her. Because of this favor, Qin Liuse dared to say so, instead of just pretending to be virtuous.

It’s hard to say, but now Qin Liuse can more or less grasp what Emperor Yongjia is thinking.

Emperor Yongjia really doted on her. He touched Qin Liuse's head and pinched her face.

The way he treated her and his actions did not seem like they were an old couple who had given birth to two children for him. Instead, they seemed like lovers who had just met and were in deep love.

He heard the retreat in Qin Liuse's words, but his tolerance towards Qin Liuse was beyond anyone's imagination, including his own.

Emperor Yongjia smiled faintly and said, "I can see that the Grand Empress Dowager likes you. Just be yourself. What I like, she will definitely like too. Don't worry about other things. If you don't understand, someone will naturally teach you. Don't take it to heart."

As Emperor Yongjia spoke, his arm around her shoulders tightened.

Maybe with Emperor Yongjia's words and being comforted by him, Qin Liuse did relax a little.

There is a feeling that he will support me no matter what.

It feels so good to have someone supporting you.