mtl008 Chapter 521: reaping the benefits
Chapter 521: reaping the benefits
Cui Jinxi, whose door was not yet closed tightly, saw everything Zhou Ninghai did after he left the house. She went back to the house to report with a worried look on her face.
"Master, I feel that Concubine Hua has bad intentions in taking you back."
"This week, Zhou Ninghai started spitting as soon as he left the house, and even kicked a passing dog far away with its tail between its legs."
"I think it's because he failed to take you back that he got angry and embarrassed."
"Jinxi, what you said makes sense."
Zhen Huan had suffered a great loss at the hands of Concubine Hua, so whenever she saw her, she would involuntarily become alert.
"Noble Consort Hua is different from the deposed empress and Noble Consort Qi. If she has the intention to harm someone, she will definitely take drastic measures."
"Master is right. Although Concubine Hua is foolish, she always does things unexpectedly, making it hard to guard against her."
Cui Jinxi had previously felt that if she were to return to the palace, Concubine Hua would definitely be a formidable rival.
"It's because she doesn't act according to common sense that it's such a headache."
Zhen Huan sighed irritably.
The journey from Ganlu Temple to the garden is long. If something happens on the way, both she and the baby in her womb will be in danger.
Even if Concubine Hua's attack failed, once she lived on the boat in the garden, she would be like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.
While Zhen Huan and her servant were speculating about Concubine Hua's intentions with the greatest malice, Zhou Ninghai and Xiao Linzi met on the other side.
"You kid really know how to pick a time to have a stomachache. Concubine Zhen didn't appreciate your kindness and refused to go to the garden to celebrate the festival on the pretext of being pregnant with the royal heir."
Even after a long while, Zhou Ninghai still couldn't swallow this anger.
"She is just a deposed concubine, yet she doesn't even take the Imperial Concubine seriously. This is simply outrageous!"
"Eunuch Zhou, calm down. It's all my fault for being greedy when I went out this morning. That's why you got mad at Concubine Zhen."
Xiao Linzi apologized with a smile.
"The two imperial concubines sent their trusted aides to show their respect for Concubine Zhen."
"Eunuch Zhou showed up at Concubine Zhen's place, so I have to go there too. Otherwise, I will be failing my master."
"You really don't listen to advice. Well, in order to make you give an explanation to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine Shu, I won't stop you."
Zhou Ninghai also urged Xiao Linzi to go over and knock on the door quickly.
"The sooner you go, the sooner you can come back. We still have to have lunch at Ganlu Temple."
"Okay, then please wait a moment, Eunuch Zhou. I'll go get Concubine Zhen right away."
Xiao Linzi trotted all the way to the courtyard where Zhen Huan lived. He waited until his heartbeat calmed down before knocking on the door.
When Bai Zhi opened the door and saw the visitor, a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth.
"Excuse me, sir, what can I do for you?"
Xiao Linzi bowed slightly.
"Hello young lady, I am Xiao Linzi, serving in the presence of the Imperial Concubine Shu. I have been ordered to come and ask to see the Imperial Concubine Zhen. Please help inform her."
"It's Eunuch Lin. Please wait a moment, Eunuch Lin. I will go and inform you."
As soon as Bai Zhi told her that Xiao Linzi wanted to see her, Zhen Huan and Cui Jinxi looked at each other.
Is Concubine Shu also here with bad intentions?
The two exchanged glances and felt that they had not openly offended An Lingrong, but they still had to be cautious.
Xiao Linzi followed Bai Zhi into the yard and walked towards the main house without looking around. After respectfully greeting everyone, he spoke with a smile.
"Madam Zhenpin, my master has ordered me to come and take you to the garden to celebrate the reunion festival. I wonder if you are able to travel?"
Don't hit someone who smiles at you. The servant sent by Concubine Shu did have some sense.
Zhen Huan smiled and said the same words to reject Zhou Ninghai.
Cui Jinxi also joined in.
"Eunuch Lin, in two days Imperial Physician Wen will take the master's pulse. Only with Imperial Physician Wen's approval will the queen dare to travel."
"Okay, I understand. My master has always been kind, so please rest assured and take care of your pregnancy, Madam Zhenpin."
In view of Xiao Linzi's humble attitude, Zhen Huan also specifically ordered Bai Zhi to send him out.
As the two of them went out, Bai Zhi saw that there was no one around and spoke in a low voice.
"Recently, Concubine Shu has not allowed Zhen Huan to stay overnight at Anqi Temple. However, during the day, she tells her stories about the palace's past, especially the competition for beauty in the late emperor's harem. It seems she is trying to teach her the ways to survive in the harem."
"A Jin has appeared at Anqi Temple. I suspect Prince Guo has also returned."
"And Zhen Huan has murderous intentions towards Gao Changjin."
Xiao Linzi nodded solemnly.
"Okay, I understand. I'll definitely tell my master. Before I left, my master whispered to me that the Imperial Astronomical Observatory predicted that there would be an earth dragon turning over after the Reunion Festival. Remember to stay in open areas during the daytime during those few days and don't gather in crowded places."
"I understand. Please leave now. Zhen Huan and Cui Jinxi are very suspicious. I have to go back and serve them as soon as possible."
The two stopped talking and said goodbye like normal people.
As soon as Bai Zhi returned to the yard, Zhen Huan called her to her side.
"Aunt Jinxi said that you and Xiao Linzi had a great time chatting. Could it be that you've fallen for that rosy-cheeked, white-toothed Xiao Linzi?"
"Master, please don't tease me. I took the opportunity to ask Eunuch Lin about the situation in the garden. He said that the emperor has entrusted the Reunion Festival to the two concubines."
Bai Zhi smiled and reported the information she had obtained.
"I suspect that the two imperial concubines, in order to win the emperor's favor, have sent their trusted aides to take you to the garden."
"It seems that what Jinxi guessed was true. Imperial Concubine Shu and Imperial Concubine Hua are already at odds with each other."
Zhen Huan smiled and took a sip of ginseng tea.
The more fiercely Concubine Hua and Concubine Shu fight, the more chances she has to reap the benefits.
It was worth it that she put on so much eye drops for the people in the harem when she saw the emperor.
Whether it is the position of concubine, noble concubine, or the supreme position of imperial noble concubine, she will fight for them one by one.
Fight! It would be best if the emperor's harem was in chaos, so that she could show her uniqueness.