GBP Chapter 110 Yan'er Awakens
Chapter 110 Yan'er Awakens
Enough is enough. The war in the north is probably imminent. When that time comes, Jun Shuyan will realize how foolish he has been.
Qin Wanyue of Huaqing Palace was slumped in a chair. All day, except for the time she spent in the Imperial Garden, she hadn't thought about dying for a single moment.
She had just eaten dinner, but because she was too hungry, she ate too fast and was slapped on the hand by the governess. Now her back, hands, and legs hurt even more.
"Your Highness, do you think this is the proper attitude you should be displaying?"
She was just about to drink a cup of tea when the governess came in with the ruler, which startled her so much that she quickly sat up straight.
"Now we will begin the assessment of the etiquette learned today over the course of one hour. Your Highness, please prepare yourself."
The governess stood to one side with a serious expression. Thinking of Qin Qiao and Qin Wanyue, she gritted her teeth and stood up to begin the exam.
The last action made the governess shake her head and say to her, "Try it again tomorrow. Your Highness, please retire for the night."
She beckoned several other old women to come in and serve her, and Qin Wanyue instinctively stepped back.
"The Emperor has arrived"
Eunuch Cui's shrill voice rang out from outside. When they came in, Qin Wanyue seemed to see a savior.
"Your Majesty! Why are you so late!" Qin Wanyue lifted her skirt and ran over to Jun Shuyan, sobbing uncontrollably. The governess's temples throbbed with excitement at the sight.
"I just finished my work. I'm sorry you had to go through all this trouble today," Jun Shuyan gently patted her back and coaxed her tenderly, but out of the corner of his eye he glanced at the several governesses.
This was sent by the Right Chancellor. He had already informed the Empress beforehand, and originally intended to use this as an excuse to make her back down after they arrived.
Unexpectedly, Yue'er ran right into her own trap again today.
The Empress Dowager favors Shen Sangning. If he were to forcefully rescind the punishment and give her a chance to complain to the Empress Dowager, the Tiger Tally would be even less likely to fall into his hands.
The empress manages the inner palace. If the ministers find out that he is still meddling in the affairs of the inner palace, they will inevitably gossip, which will annoy him!
"Your Majesty, could we please not go to the Empress's place tomorrow? I'm in so much pain."
She raised her hand to cover her face, which was no longer swollen but still bore the mark of the slap, and said, "My sister hits me whenever she gets angry, it's really..."
She covered her face and pretended to be pitiful, without mentioning why she had been beaten.
Jun Shuyan didn't ask any questions, after all, in his eyes the Empress was just like she said, prone to going crazy over anything. He just looked at the two slap marks on her face with heartache.
"Has the medicine been applied? I will speak with the Empress tomorrow and have her come and apologize to you."
He put his arm around Qin Wanyue and walked towards the inner hall, where the palace maids and servants tactfully withdrew.
"Now that you've finished, Your Majesty, you must keep your word."
Qin Wanyue secretly pursed her lips. He said the same thing when she was punished to kneel last time, but Shen Sangning was still fine.
Jun Shuyan affectionately pinched the bridge of her nose. "When have I ever lied to you? I'll go see the Empress after court tomorrow."
"It's getting late, let's go to bed."
He lifted her chin, and the faint scent of his body lingered around her nose, causing another wave of desire to surge within her...
Qin Wanyue drank the bowl of soup brought by her personal nanny before lying down. Looking at Jun Shuyan's exquisite features, she gritted her teeth in secret.
That little prince today looks so much like this man! She's insanely jealous just looking at him!
Inside Xinhua Garden, Cheng Yan'er gently patted Chun'er's back to lull him to sleep, and the little guy raised his little hand and babbled happily.
"My lord, it seems the new bed is so comfortable that the young master is reluctant to sleep in it."
Jinxiu held the bird's nest soup for her in her hands, her face beaming with joy.
After the Empress arrived today, she initiated a major reshuffle, replacing everything inside and out with new items, and even many of the servants were replaced.
She saw that many of them were people who usually treated their master with disrespect, which made her feel very relieved!
And this bird's nest, Her Majesty the Empress sent over several kilograms of it, something we usually can't even touch, just because our master is out of favor.
As a concubine who had given birth to a prince, she had never seen anyone suffer more than her mistress.
Cheng Yan'er was also filled with emotion. Before, ice was never used in her room. It was reserved for favored concubines.
Now that there's a basin in every corner of the room, the heat has dissipated a lot, and she feels much more comfortable.
Chun-ge is usually listless, but today he's wearing some new things and must feel much more comfortable, just like Jinxiu said. He's still not asleep.
"My lord, one must be strong oneself to forge iron."
When Jinxiu handed the bowl to her, she whispered something. Cheng Yan'er paused for a moment before taking the bird's nest.
The white porcelain bowl reflected part of her silhouette as she turned to look at the adorable child laughing on the bed.
Yes, the Empress can't help her forever. If Consort Qin can harm her own son once, then she can do it a second and a third time!
She gave birth to a prince! Why should we let her bully her?
She tightened her grip on the spoon and instructed Jinxiu, "Make me some clothes from the fabric Her Majesty the Empress sent today. I want to go for a walk."
Upon hearing this, Jinxiu was so excited she was completely overwhelmed. Her master had finally come to his senses!
If she doesn't leave soon, people will forget that she even exists in the harem. Other concubines are so proud of themselves even after giving birth to a little princess.
However, her master always felt that her poor background had dragged down the young prince and caused him to fall out of favor, so she was unwilling to go out. When she had nothing to do, she would just read books and do embroidery to pass the time.
"My lady, shall we also bring out those jewelry pieces?" Jinxiu glanced at the bronze mirror and remembered that after the little prince was born, her mistress was so preoccupied with the child that she had no interest in dressing up and had ended up having her put away all the jewelry.
Which of the ladies in the palace didn't go out adorned with jewels and elaborate hairpins? Yet this lady was exceptionally simple.
Cheng Yan'er nodded. "Take them all out. From now on, whenever I have free time, I'll take Chun'er to play with Princess Yaoyao, and I'll also visit Consort Liang often."
Now she trusts the Empress and Consort Liang, and getting along well with them is not a bad thing.
With the Empress around and the matter of Consort Qin today, even if the concubines in the harem want to bully her, they'll have to think twice.
Consort Liang is flamboyant and willful, and since she already dislikes the Emperor, she would never harm her because of the child. Today, she even stood up for her and offended Consort Qin.
She sighed as she looked at the scratch on Chun-ge'er's face. If she didn't stand up for herself, her child would be bullied.
She never thought about gaining status through her son; she only wanted her child to grow up healthy and safe.
It seems that Consort Qin was jealous because Chun-ge'er looked so much like the Emperor. Despite being favored for so long, there was no news of her good fortune in the harem.
She had long heard about the Emperor staying overnight at Huaqing Palace every night. Could it be...?
She shook her head and instructed Jinxiu, "From now on, Chun'er must never leave your sight for even a moment. Apart from the Empress and Consort Liang, if any other concubines come, inform me immediately."
Cheng Yan'er looked serious. This time, Consort Qin was severely punished by the Empress and was also pushed by Consort Liang. She would definitely not let it go.
Her not coming doesn't mean she won't call someone else; she needs to protect her child!