Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 980 Changchun Palace rarely calls for water (76 reward points plus more)

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Concubine Zhuang said in embarrassment: "Xiyan is a maid in the palace of Concubine Chen. If I rashly show my affection to Xiyan for Yun'er, I'm afraid Concubine Chen will think too much..."

"If she misunderstands that I want to bribe Xi Yan and place spies in Zhongcui Palace, then I really can't explain myself..."

"You are the ruler of the world, and you are also Yun'er's father. That's why I feel that you are more suitable to do this than me, and the Royal Concubine Chen will not have any misunderstandings because of this."

At this point, Concubine Zhuang's tone was filled with regret: "It's a pity that I have overdosed my efforts and made Xi Yan..."

Concubine Zhuang lowered her head and said ashamedly, "It is my incompetence that I cannot help the eldest princess solve her problems. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Nangong Xuanyu lowered his head and stared at Concubine Zhuang, with a deep look in his eyes. No one could tell whether he believed Concubine Zhuang's words or not.

However, every reason given by Concubine Zhuang was valid and no one could find fault with her. Everything she did was for the sake of the eldest princess.

At this point, Nangong Xuanyu would naturally not do anything to Concubine Zhuang for a palace maid: "This is not your fault, get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

When Concubine Zhuang stood up, she still had a guilty look on her face: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will think twice before doing anything in the future and will not let the eldest princess suffer any harm."

Nangong Xuanyu nodded without comment and talked about another matter: "...Now the court is in need of people. The Grand Tutor is a great scholar of the time. I intend to reinstate him."

"However, I sent many letters to the Grand Tutor, but he always refused on the grounds that he was too old to assist me."

"Empress Zhuang, you are the most beloved child of the Grand Tutor. Why don't you persuade the Grand Tutor for me?"

Concubine Zhuang lowered her head, with a slight curve at the corner of her lips.

After all, her family background is the real reason why she is so fearless!

Even if His Majesty has doubts in his heart, for the sake of his father, he will not treat her badly just because of a little palace maid.

"Your Majesty also knows that my father has been indifferent to fame and fortune and has lived a carefree life for many years. He must be unwilling to be involved in the disputes in the court again."

Speaking of Master Zhuang, Nangong Xuanyu's expression became much gentler, and his tone was filled with a hint of intimacy and respect: "I know that Master Zhuang has a noble character. It's just that Zhou and I both need him now."

Nangong Xuanyu had said so much, and Concubine Zhuang naturally nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will help persuade father."

"If father knew that Your Majesty relied on him so much, he would be very happy."

Speaking of Master Zhuang, the two of them suddenly had many more topics to talk about.

Even until the moon rose above the willows, Nangong Xuanyu still had a feeling that he had not yet achieved enough.

If the Grand Tutor returns to the court, he will definitely be the happiest person!

Looking at the smile in His Majesty's eyes, Concubine Zhuang remained silent.

It turns out that in His Majesty's heart, her status is not even comparable to her father's...

But it doesn’t matter. The more His Majesty values ​​my father, the more unshakable her position in the palace will be!

Although Concubine Zhuang's appearance was not stunning, she was still very beautiful. However, she always dressed in an old-fashioned way, and no matter how beautiful her face was, it was hard to get people interested.

But today, the way she is dressed is very suitable for her age, like a water lotus that emerges from the mud without being stained.

In addition, when talking about Master Zhuang, Nangong Xuanyu felt so excited that he hadn't been this excited for a long time.

That night, Changchun Palace rarely called for water.

The next day, when the emperor went to the morning court, Concubine Zhuang had a smile in her eyes and brows.

She called Ruoji over and said softly, "I used to rely on Ruoli and ignored you."

"If so, from now on you will be responsible for my dressing and makeup."

As soon as she finished speaking, Concubine Zhuang took off the exquisite mutton-fat jade bracelet on her hand and gave it to Ruoji.

Ruoji knelt on the ground in fear: "My Lady, this bracelet is your dowry. I dare not accept such a valuable reward..."

Concubine Zhuang took Ruoji's hand without hesitation and put the bracelet on her: "If I say you are worthy, then you are worthy."

Ruoji did not dare to refuse and lowered her head and said, "Thank you, Madam. I will do my best to dress you up in the future. I promise that every time His Majesty comes over, he will be delighted to see you!"

Ruoji's mouth wasn't as flexible as Ruoli's, and these were all the words she could think of.

Concubine Zhuang nodded with a smile.

When the news reached Ruoli's room, her mood was not so wonderful: "...What did you say?!"

His Majesty had come to Changchun Palace before, and nine times out of ten he would not order water. No matter how hard she tried to dress up the Empress, His Majesty seemed to have no interest.

Why was it that after His Majesty replaced her, he called for water the first time he turned over the Empress's card?

Could it be that the bitch Ruoji's dressing skills are better than hers? !

Seeing Ruoli's ugly face, the little maid lowered her head and said, "Sister Ruoli, it is indeed like this..."

"You should think about what to do! If Sister Ruoji really takes your place, it will be difficult for you to be valued by the Empress as before..."

There are also factions among the palace ladies.

Many palace maids and eunuchs in Changchun Palace were dependent on Ruoji. If she was really replaced by Ruoji, their lives would probably not be as comfortable as before...

Ruoli was of course in a bad mood.

However, she had just been slapped in the face by Concubine Chen, so how could she dare to make up stories about her master in Changchun Palace? She could only say with a dark face: "If she and I are both senior palace maids, and the queen wants to value her, can I still stop her?"

The young maidservant became more and more worried: "Early this morning, the queen even gave her own dowry bracelet to Sister Ruoji. Those maids and eunuchs who ignored her in the past also ran to Sister Ruoji to curry favor with her."

"Sister Ruoli, if this continues, I'm afraid there will be no place for us in Changchun Palace..."

Hearing this, Ruoli suddenly opened her eyes wide and asked in disbelief: "But the bracelet that the queen wears every day?!"

The little palace maid nodded.

At this moment, Ruoli really felt a strong sense of crisis in his heart!

No one knew better than her that what the queen cared about most was offspring.

As long as someone can make me pregnant, I will pay any price!

But His Majesty never asks for water every time he comes to Changchun Palace. How can the Queen give birth to a child alone?

It is precisely because of this that if the way Her Majesty is dressed up arouses His Majesty's interest, Her Majesty would be so excited and would treat Her Majesty with great respect.

Ruoli looked at the face in the bronze mirror.

Although several days have passed, her face is still swollen.

How can she serve the Empress in this state?

The longer time passes, the more likely it is that Ruo Ji will completely replace her position.

Thinking of this, Ruo Ji hated Concubine Chen and that bitch Handan even more!