novelhk Chapter 197 No Place for Her
Chapter 197 No Place for Her
Emperor Yongjia just faced off with Concubine Li in silence. After drinking two bowls of tea, Emperor Yongjia spoke again.
"You should be thankful that you still have a child. I spared you because I didn't want my child to be motherless."
Emperor Yongjia said coldly, "Just think about it carefully in this palace. When you have fully understood the female commandments, I will allow you to come out."
Concubine Li looked as if she had been slapped countless times in the face. She was a person who cared a lot about face, and it was because of this that she caused so many troubles.
Now Emperor Yongjia wants her to be confined to her room for reflection, which is even more painful than asking her to die.
God knows she is one of the four concubines. She had just finished the full moon banquet for the third prince and had just received the news that Concubine Zhou was pregnant, and yet she was like this. The harem didn't know how to spread rumors about her.
It was just that Emperor Yongjia spared her for the sake of Princess Anle, so Concubine Li could only kneel down to express her gratitude.
That night, Emperor Yongjia naturally did not stay in Yuxiu Palace.
However, the news that Concubine Li did not leave the palace did not spread in the harem until the next day.
That morning, Qin Liuse went to Yuxiu Palace to check in as usual, but received the news that Concubine Li was ill and bedridden.
He was still laughing and talking happily at the full moon banquet yesterday, but he suddenly fell ill today.
Of course Qin Liuse had to go in and take a look.
Concubine Li put on a complete show, but because she offended Emperor Yongjia and was reprimanded, she felt that she had fallen out of favor, and she couldn't sleep all night and didn't put on any makeup.
Today, Concubine Li looked really haggard, so haggard that Qin Liuse really thought she was sick.
When Concubine Li saw Qin Liuse coming in, she adjusted her sitting position and sat up, leaning against the edge of the bed.
Qin Liuse didn't come to visit Concubine Li just for show.
Because of the incident with Concubine Li, Emperor Yongjia did not issue any clear decree, so everyone only knew that Emperor Yongjia came to Yuxiu Palace last night, but stayed for less than an hour and left without even having dinner.
The next day, Concubine Li claimed to be ill.
Everyone was guessing, but no one could guess anything.
Qin Liuse is one of them.
Originally I thought that Concubine Li had done something to Concubine Zhou that made the Emperor unhappy, but when I met Concubine Zhou today, she said she didn't know the reason.
This made Qin Liuse a little curious, especially after hearing Concubine Li say the following words.
"I need to rest and recuperate, so I can't worry about so many things." Concubine Li coughed twice and said, "From now on, I'll have to trouble you to take care of the affairs of the six palaces."
"When I recover, I will come back to share the burden with you."
Concubine Li's words sounded like her last words.
Qin Liuse certainly wouldn't think that she had any thoughts of committing suicide. Those who wish others to die usually value their own lives more than anyone else.
Concubine Li Xian was undoubtedly such a person. So after hearing what she said, Qin Liuse became even more curious.
I don’t know what it is all about.
However, Qin Liuse naturally had a way to know whether she was sick or not. What was more important right now was to deal with Concubine Li.
So when Qin Liuse heard Concubine Li say this, she acted sad and unbelievable, and worried about her health, "How could it be, sister was fine yesterday, why is she so…"
Concubine Li Xian shook her head and continued to sing, "I don't know, maybe it's because I'm getting older, and my body is not as strong as before."
Qin Liuse felt that Concubine Li was only twenty-five or twenty-six years old, so how could she be described as if she was really going to die?
But Qin Liuse is very good at fooling people. She said thoughtfully, "I think it's because my sister has been overworked these days. She has been working non-stop without any rest. It's really hard for my sister."
Concubine Li found the steps and naturally nodded and said yes.
Here, Qin Liuse suppressed her curiosity and acted out a play with her. When Shu Yuexuan returned, Concubine Li Xianfei sent someone to bring all the account books and cards to her.
This action made Qin Liuse feel that what Concubine Li encountered this time was no small matter.
Otherwise, how could she, who is so power-hungry, move things over so quickly like throwing away a hot potato?
Given Concubine Li's petty nature, if she was really ordered by Emperor Yongjia to give up power, she would probably keep it in her own hands and then give it to her bit by bit.
The fact that it was so simple this time could only mean that it was not Emperor Yongjia who forced her, but that Concubine Li herself was eager to let go.
Want to avoid the limelight?
I don't know what he is trying to avoid?
In fact, for a moment, Qin Liuse's mind flashed back to the incident of falling off the bridge near Four Seasons Garden.
But after thinking about it, he shook his head. It had been almost two months since the incident. Even if the palace was turned upside down, the man's ashes should have been found. It wouldn't have been found out so late.
It could be said that Qin Liuse guessed half right, but was wrong about the latter part. As for the former part, Concubine Li wanted to retain the favor of Emperor Yongjia by taking the initiative to give up power.
It is not known whether Emperor Yongjia's favor was retained, but Qin Liuse almost fainted when she saw the contents of two full wooden boxes.
I don’t know how long Concubine Li will rest this time. It’s almost the end of the year and there are many things to do.
And right before her eyes was the Empress Dowager Cixi's Thousand Years Banquet in Yongshou Palace. She was the biological mother of Emperor Yongjia, and she was given full authority to handle this matter. Qin Liuse really wanted to pretend to be dead and lie in bed.
But despite the troubles, there is one benefit to being in power.
Qin Liuse closed the door, opened the two boxes, and after rummaging for a long time, she finally found Concubine Li's pulse book.
Qin Liuse turned the pages again and again under the light held by Aunt Mingyue, until she reached the latest page.
"The last time Concubine Li took her pulse was half a month ago," Qin Liuse said.
Aunt Mingyue looked at Qin Liuse and said, "Then what is the virtuous concubine doing..."
lie!
Qin Liuse closed the pulse book. Whenever a concubine in the harem asked for her pulse, the imperial physician would record it in duplicate. If Concubine Li was really ill as she said, why didn't she leave any records?
This doesn't make sense.
Because it was unreasonable, Qin Liuse became even more curious.
Compared to doing serious work, these gossips are really more interesting.
The next day, Qin Liuse went to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager Dong. Qin Huaijin, Concubine Xin Shufei, Concubine Xiao Defei were all there, as well as a group of sisters in the harem.
The Empress Dowager Dong was easy to talk to today. When she knew that Qin Liuse was almost overwhelmed by herself, she said, "Shufei is also pregnant, so let Defei help you."
Qin Liuse naturally agreed. It was great to have Concubine De's help. She had a high position, her words were trustworthy, and she had experience.
However, the beautiful Qin Huaijin next to her felt very uncomfortable.
During this period, she worked as a primary school student and endured her temper. Finally, she served Emperor Yongjia several times and was promoted to a beauty.
She originally thought that Qin Liuse couldn't handle it alone and she could help.
Unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager Dong chose Concubine Xiao De but did not give her a chance.
Qin Huaijin felt very uncomfortable. He didn't know why, after being in the palace for so long, his path was so difficult. However, Qin Liuse, a country boy, was ahead of him in every way.
She originally thought that since she was also Shu Yuexuan's person, the Empress Dowager Dong would take this into consideration. In addition, since they were nominally "sisters", it would be a good opportunity for them to work together.
But she didn't get a share.