Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Chapter 122 Pampering

Faced with Su Yi's concerned inquiries, how could Su Rao honestly say that what she was really worried about was that the secret that she and Prince Yi had not yet consummated their marriage would be exposed?

After recalling Lingkong Temple, King Qi did not seem to make things difficult for her again. Perhaps the encounter that day was really just an accident, and he did not notice anything.

Su Rao could only comfort herself in this way.

"I'm always a little nervous when I step into the palace for the first time." Su Rao used this reason to hide her true thoughts.

Su Yi laughed after hearing this. It turned out that this seemingly fearless sister also had moments of fear.

This girl's shyness actually adds a bit of cuteness.

"I thought it was some big deal. I was shocked. I was also very nervous when I first entered the palace. But don't worry, everything will be fine with my sister here."

Su Rao nodded gratefully, feeling a little comforted.

"Then please take good care of me, sister."

After a short rest in the palace for a day, they embarked on their journey to the palace again.

The destination was the Empress Dowager’s residence - Shoukang Palace.

Arriving outside Shoukang Palace, Su Rao and Su Yi got out of the sedan together. At this time, a slight cough attracted Su Rao's attention.

Turning around, I saw another sedan that had just stopped. A gentle and beautiful woman walked out of it. She had a pale face and was obviously in poor health.

"This is the Princess of Qi." Su Yi introduced her quietly in Su Rao's ear.

As a concubine, Su Rao's status was slightly inferior, so she bowed respectfully to the Princess of Qi.

The Princess of Qi responded with a smile, appearing very amiable.

In Su Rao's impression, the Princess of Qi was a reasonable person. Compared with the eccentric King of Qi, she had endured a lot of undue grievances.

In the memory of the previous life, after the King of Qi ascended the throne, although the Princess of Qi was the Queen, she was always in a delicate and embarrassing position compared to the equally resourceful Huo Chengjun.

Despite her high position, her life was not easy.

As the queen, she acted cautiously and carefully at every step, and even secretly helped Su Rao several times.

The three of them walked into Shoukang Palace side by side and arrived outside the Queen Mother's bedroom.

The Queen Mother summoned the Princess of Qi alone, leaving Su Rao and Su Yi waiting outside.

It was the hottest time of June. The scorching sun was high in the sky, mercilessly burning the earth. Every ray of sunshine seemed to squeeze out the last bit of moisture in the world.

Standing outside the vermilion gate, the heat waves were rolling, and sweat was silently sliding down people's cheeks and backs, forming small streams, soaking their lapels and leaving sweat stains. Even if they moved slightly, they could feel the discomfort of the clothes sticking to their skin.

However, what can we do in the face of such scorching heat?

In this deep palace, power and status determine everything, and personal comfort seems insignificant.

The Queen Mother, a powerful woman at the time, clearly favored the King of Qi, but had a completely different attitude towards the King of Yi, with a hint of estrangement in her coldness.

As members of Prince Yi's family, Su Rao and Su Yi naturally could not escape this cold treatment. Even if they were dissatisfied, they could only endure it silently.

Soon, their clothes were completely soaked with sweat, sticking to their bodies, bringing a sticky and uncomfortable feeling.

Inside the room, a graceful woman with silver hair sat in the center. She was the Queen Mother. She was holding the hand of Princess Qi and talking in a low voice. Her smile was warm and kind, but she ignored the person outside the door.

"Queen Dowager, the weather is hot. I see that Princess Yi is weak. She might faint if she continues standing like this." Princess Qi persuaded in a gentle tone, with concern showing between her brows.

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother raised her lips in contempt and snorted, "The daughters of the Su family are all goblins. I don't want to see them."

In her eyes, Prince Yi's breaking of the rules was all due to the concubine of the Su family. This made her plans complicated and the selection of the crown prince was delayed again and again.

The Queen Mother's purpose was very clear, which was to teach these Su family women a lesson and let them understand who is the real master in the harem.

However, Princess Qi's persuasion seemed to touch a soft spot in her heart: "Princess Yi's fainting is a small matter, but today is your birthday after all, a festive day, don't let this little thing ruin the atmosphere."

The Queen Mother's eyes softened slightly, and she finally nodded and told the attendant: "Let Prince Yi's family come in."

Outside the door, Su Rao and Su Yi couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief when they heard this belated permission. They hurriedly wiped the sweat from their faces and necks with the silk handkerchiefs they carried with them. Then, they straightened their clothes and walked into the inner room with some trepidation.

As soon as you enter the door, a cool breeze hits you in the face, as if you have instantly stepped from the scorching summer into early autumn.

There are crystal clear ice cubes placed in the room, and a cool air fills the air. Even in summer, it is extremely cool here.

This kind of luxurious enjoyment is unimaginable in Prince Yi's Mansion. Only the imperial palace and the beloved Prince Qi's Mansion can have such conditions.

The Queen Mother's gaze slowly swept across Su Yi and Su Rao, and finally lingered on Su Rao. Her eyes were full of suspicion and dissatisfaction, and she obviously believed that this seemingly weak woman had confused Zhao Huaijue's mind.

She snorted softly, her heart full of disdain and contempt for Su Rao, and said, "Princess, please sit down."

These four simple words clearly excluded Su Rao and revealed the Queen Mother's attitude and position.

Su Yi sat down obediently, but he couldn't help feeling helpless and sad.

Without the Queen Mother's direct instruction, she would never dare to arrange Su Rao to sit on her own.

Therefore, Su Rao could only stand quietly like the palace maids standing by, occasionally meeting the empress dowager's scrutinizing and cold gaze, with mixed feelings in her heart.

For Su Rao, the memories of her previous life were like a dream. At that time, as the wife of Shen Jinghong, she was far away from the dispute between Prince Yi and Prince Qi for the crown prince. Therefore, the Queen Mother had no prejudice against her and had a calm attitude towards her, neither targeting her specifically nor doting on her excessively.

Later, at some point, the Queen Mother developed a close affection for her and even adopted her as her goddaughter, giving her unprecedented care and protection.

Those days were the most relaxing and enjoyable time for Su Rao. She didn't have to try hard to please others, nor did she have to endure bullying from anyone.

If it weren't for the Queen Mother's sudden death, perhaps Shen Jinghong wouldn't have dared to treat her like that.

Therefore, deep in Su Rao's memory, the Queen Mother was always the amiable old lady who would invite her to taste fresh lychees with a smile and would gently wipe the sweat from her forehead with a delicate silk handkerchief.

Until her death, the Queen Mother was still obsessed with wanting to see her again. Unfortunately, when Su Rao hurried back, it was too late. She missed their last reunion, which became an eternal regret in her heart.

At this moment, Su Rao quietly looked at the serious-looking empress dowager in front of her. Even though her face was calm, she still exuded a majesty that could not be ignored.

Her mood was complicated and indescribable. She felt a mixture of nostalgia for the good old days and a hint of secret joy at her change of identity.