The sedan chair swayed away slowly, leaving behind only Concubine Zhu, who was extremely angry.
"Your Ladyship, let's go back to the palace quickly. This servant will get you an egg to soothe your face," the maid beside Concubine Zhu quickly said.
"Back to the palace!" Concubine Zhu snorted and turned away.
Inside the sedan chair, Yan Qingshu touched her face and felt a slight stinging pain on her cheek. Her eyes turned cold.
Soon, the sedan chair arrived at Rouyun Palace.
Yan Qingshu was helped out of the sedan chair and entered the palace. Then she began to wash and take a bath.
Lying on the couch, Yan Qingshu finally let out a sigh of relief.
She ate half of the stir - fried chicken shreds dish. Then, taking advantage of the inattention of Tang Yinmian and Zhu Yao, she put some Sichuan aconite powder into the dish.
As for her symptoms, they were just the effects of the pills from the system mall that could nourish the body and make the baby healthier after pregnancy.
Today's events could gain the emperor's pity after his guilt and also severely damage the Noble Consort Xian and Concubine Zhu.
It was a win - win situation.
She hooked her lips in a good mood. The emperor might visit her palace in the next few days. That was just right. She didn't want to act and say things against her will every day.
It could also be a few days of rest for herself.
Yan Qingshu suppressed the slight sadness welling up in her heart and comforted herself with a good attitude.
She turned over and pulled the quilt over herself, burying herself in it. Outside, Zhu Yao had already lowered the bed curtain.
After making sure there was no one around, Yan Qingshu opened the system panel and果断 redeemed a Dream Pill and a Lust - releasing Powder.
At least during this period of pregnancy, she would make the emperor miss her constantly.
Even if it was just his body, it was a profitable deal. At least she could keep this emperor.
Seeing that it was already late at night, Yan Qingshu asked the system to use the Dream Pill on Di Yunjian.
Unexpectedly, the use failed.
[Host, the Emperor of Dushun hasn't fallen asleep yet.] After getting the system's answer, Yan Qingshu could only endure her drowsiness and wait for the system's report.
After an unknown amount of time, the system informed her that Di Yunjian had fallen asleep. Then she used the Dream Pill.
After that, she fell asleep.
In Wutong Palace, Di Yunjian tossed and turned even in his sleep.
It was the same dream as last time.
A golden light flew into Shuer's belly, but he had asked the imperial physician, and they had not diagnosed her pregnancy.
The scene changed.
"How dare you!"
It was his own voice, full of anger and an overwhelming aura.
On the couch beside him was Yan Qingshu with tears in her eyes. Her face was pale, and the crystal tears in her eyes finally fell like broken beads when he roared out that sentence, dropping on the back of her hand.
In the dream, he could clearly see the panicked and frightened look in her eyes and her subconsciously trembling hands.
Then, she carefully got out of bed and knelt at his feet to admit her mistake, enduring the discomfort.
The look in her eyes was still as stubborn as ever, and there seemed to be a hint of disbelief.
Di Yunjian looked at the back in the dream, and his mood was very complicated.
The person who used to be charming and lovely with a smile was now kneeling at his feet to admit her mistake, with a humble attitude, not as bold as before.
He clenched his fist and sighed.
Yes, Li Dahai was right. She was spoiled by himself.
Moreover, she had never hurt others because of his favor. She was just unbelievable that he would suspect her...
Alas...
Di Yunjian sighed.
After this dream, Di Yunjian slept very soundly.
Early the next morning, when he woke up, it was almost time for the morning court, and some officials were waiting in Wutong Palace.
Seeing that he woke up, Li Dahai quickly asked someone to come in and prepare for his washing and grooming.
"Your Majesty, this servant has called you for a long time. Finally, you woke up. Are you not feeling well?"
He was a little worried.
Di Yunjian shook his head and stood up. The dream from yesterday emerged in his mind. The anger in his heart from yesterday had completely dissipated.
He asked, "How is she?"
Li Dahai pursed his lips and said, "Your Majesty, last night, Lady Zhen... was slapped by Concubine Zhu..."
"However, Lady Zhen slapped her back. I'm afraid there will be another storm at the morning greeting today."
Hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Di Yunjian's calm face.
"She finally knows how to fight back. Usually, she would just cry when bullied by the Noble Consort Xian."
There was even a hint of pride in his words.
Li Dahai: …
It was true that the emperor's mind was hard to fathom.
"Concubine Zhu questioned the monarch and is lacking in virtue. Demote her to Gentlewoman."
After thinking for a while, Di Yunjian said this.
"Your Majesty... Concubine Zhu is the legitimate daughter of Lord Zhu. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Li Dahai was really a little worried.
After all, Lord Zhu was investigating the drought in the northwest. What if he made some trouble because of this?
"He won't. His younger brother died indirectly at the hands of the Marquis of Zhenyuan. He only had that one younger brother. How could he be partial for personal gain because of this? Moreover, he is an honest official."
Di Yunjian was not worried at all. An official relied on his own ability and talent. If he only relied on his daughter's status, this official would be too despised.
After saying that, Di Yunjian put on his outer robe and walked towards the side - hall study.
He was so busy that he didn't even have breakfast.
He kept meeting with the ministers and was surrounded by various court affairs.
He was so busy that he was extremely exhausted. He originally wanted to go to Rouyun Palace in the afternoon, but he didn't have the time.
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In Rouyun Palace.
Yan Qingshu's long black hair was loose. She was sitting by the window, reading a book.
Zhu Yao lifted the curtain and came in. Seeing her calm and peaceful appearance without any trace of anxiety, she couldn't help but be a little worried.
"Your Ladyship, what if the emperor doesn't come?"
If her ladyship fell out of favor because of this matter, the Noble Consort Xian had suffered so many losses at her ladyship's hands. She was afraid that the noble consort would not let her ladyship go.
"Don't worry," Yan Qingshu turned a page of the book and said casually.
"How can this servant not worry? The emperor didn't come today. Usually at this time, he would come back to have lunch with you."
"Yesterday, the emperor's face was so dark. This servant is really..."
Zhu Yao sighed.
Yan Qingshu put down the book, picked up the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of the tea filled her lips and teeth.
"If the emperor really ignores me because of this matter, then all his previous favors will become a joke."
So what if he really didn't come because of this? She would use the means of the system. Even if she only exchanged with her body, if she couldn't leave a place in his heart, she would still exchange for a bright future.
"Okay, don't worry," seeing that she still had a worried face, Yan Qingshu couldn't help but smile softly.
"Okay," Zhu Yao pouted and nodded, responding listlessly.
"Your Ladyship, Noble Lady Tang is here outside," Shi Hua lifted the beaded curtain and said.
"Quickly invite her in," Yan Qingshu said quickly.
"My goodness, did you really slap her last night?"
Before the person arrived, the voice came first. Tang Yinmian's voice came from behind the beaded curtain. She lifted the beaded curtain and sat down opposite her.
Zhu Yao quickly served her tea and then retreated.
"Yes," Yan Qingshu nodded.
"You didn't go to the morning greeting today. Concubine Zhu... oh no, Gentlewoman Zhu almost gave the queen a headache," Tang Yinmian took a sip of tea and couldn't help but sigh when she thought of that scene.
She didn't expect that she really slapped Concubine Zhu.
"Gentlewoman? She was demoted?" Yan Qingshu asked in confusion.