My Lady is well

Shen Yueyao met Concubine Wen Shufei and Concubine Jiang at the gate of Yong'an Palace and bowed to them.

"I greet the Concubine Shu and Concubine Jiang."

Concubine Wen Shu smiled and said, "It turns out to be Sister Shen. Please stand up."

"Thank you, Madam Shufei."

Concubine Jiang looked at her calmly, then listened to them with her lips pursed.

"Has your sister's leg injury healed?"

"Thank you, Madam Shufei. I am fine now."

"Sister Shen, are you here to see the Queen? If you have time, come visit Hanxuan Palace some other day."

Shen Yueyao actually didn't want to go, but she still had to be polite in this kind of situation.

"How dare I refuse your kind invitation, Madam Shufei? I will definitely visit you someday."

Concubine Wen smiled and nodded at her, then left with Concubine Jiang.

Shen Yueyao glanced at their figures. This Concubine Jiang didn't seem like a good person, so she had to be more careful.

Song Yuanyi frowned and drank the medicine, then coughed a few times, leaving a few streaks of blood on her handkerchief.

"Miss."

Song Yuanyi took a few deep breaths and said, "This palace can't hold on for much longer. You must get rid of Li Ning before my death, otherwise Cheng'an..."

"What about Concubine Wen Shu? Did Your Majesty have any doubts about her?"

"she......"

The palace maid came in and bowed, saying, "Madam, Shen Baolin is here."

Song Yuanyi held on and said, "Let her in."

Shen Yueyao walked into the hall and walked to her side, bowing: "Your Majesty, the Queen."

"Sister Shen is here, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Queen."

Shen Yueyao moved to the armchair and sat down, glancing at the auspicious beast incense burner that was burning for calming the spirits. It seemed that the Queen had been very worried recently.

Looking at her face again, even the thick makeup could hardly hide her sickly appearance.

The queen said with a gentle smile, "I heard that Sister Shen stayed in Zelu Palace yesterday?"

"It seems that the affairs of the harem are under the control of the Queen."

After hearing this, the queen simply curled the corners of her lips slightly, her tone as gentle as ever.

"It's been a while since I last reminisced with Sister Shen. I really miss the days in the East Palace."

Shen Yueyao felt sad when she said this, as if it was a true expression of her feelings.

This is exactly the strength of the Queen. She always speaks with some sincerity, which makes it easier for people to let down their guard.

Shen Yueyao smiled and joked.

"Your Highness is already the head of the harem and a role model for all women in the world. Could it be that you have troubles too?"

"When you are in a high position and have to plan for the long term, there are always times when you are unable to do what you want. Sometimes I wish I were just a concubine."

Shen Yueyao didn't expect her to say such words and was speechless for a moment.

But think about it, it seems that the original queens in TV dramas hardly live long. They either die young or are banished to the cold palace.

After all, only a few people can control the world after outliving the emperor, as Lü Zhi and Wu Zetian did.

She collected her thoughts and lowered her head.

"Your Highness, you are joking. No matter how good a concubine is, she is still just a concubine. According to folk sayings, she is a concubine. Only Your Highness is the emperor's only wife."

These words seemed to suit Song Yuanyi's heart very much. A hint of smile appeared in his languid eyes, and the look he gave her became a little more friendly.

After some thought, he hesitated for a moment, then asked tentatively in a joking manner.

"Sister... wanted to escape from the palace that day, but... didn't want to be a concubine?"

Shen Yueyao felt indifferent. How could she, a woman who had received modern education, be willing to be someone's concubine?

In real marriage, Jing Ruzhang is definitely not a good match. Even if she becomes his wife, he still has many concubines.

She could neither accept that her husband had many concubines, nor could she accept herself as his concubine.

However, this is an unrealistic world after all. Since she has come to this era where men are respected and men have three wives and four concubines, she has no choice.

Since she didn't want to be a wife or a concubine, all she could do was to stick to her original intention.

Just treat it as a dream. Who knows if you will really go back when you wake up one day.

Of course, she couldn't tell Song Yuanyi all this, she just smiled faintly.

"I grew up among the common people and am used to being lax. There are many rules in this palace, and I can't adapt to it for a while... That's why..."

"Yes, there are many rules in this palace, but sister, since the emperor has personally brought you back, he will not let you go easily. I have never seen him treat a woman like this."

Shen Yueyao's brows sank slightly, and her heart skipped a beat. What did she mean by "I've never seen him treat a woman like this before"?

What she meant was... did she think he was attracted to her?

Shen Yueyao thought about his recent behavior and felt that it was a little strange, but if she said that she liked him, it wouldn't be that...

Song Yuanyi smiled and continued to talk to her heart to heart.

"Alas, in this palace, one cannot survive without the emperor's favor. The word favor is so elusive. In the end, the only way to survive in this palace is to have offspring."

These words really shocked Shen Yueyao. She raised her head and looked at her with a stern look in her eyes.

A man who used to deliver contraceptive soup to others every day, actually, for the first time, advised others to have children.

what is this?

If people are about to die, their words are also good?

In this palace, as long as you live long enough, you can encounter anything.

"Cousin..."

Shen Yueyao's thoughts were interrupted by an urgent voice. Concubine Song Rong rushed in without waiting for the palace maid to come in and report.

Song Yuanyi was very angry at her unruly and uneducated appearance. The kindness and gentleness on her face disappeared instantly. Her eyes were full of impatience and she blamed her seriously.

"How daring! You are really becoming more and more unruly."

When Song Yayuan saw Shen Yueyao was there, she glared at her and bowed to the queen.

"This concubine greets Her Majesty the Queen."

The queen sighed and thought to herself, what an injustice!

With Shen Yueyao present, and her being so reckless, she should be taught a lesson, he said in a serious voice.

"Concubine Rong has lost her manners. She will be punished by kneeling outside the palace for an hour."

Concubine Song Rong stamped her feet and said, "Cousin, oh, no, Queen, I have something urgent to do."

When Shen Yueyao saw that she was holding a sachet in her hand, she knew why she came.

She stood up tactfully, bowed to the Queen and said, "Since Her Majesty Rong and the Queen have important matters to discuss, I will come to bother the Queen another day."

The queen took a breath and said with a forced smile, "It's been a long time since I had a heart-to-heart talk with someone. Let the Japanese palace send someone to invite Shen Baolin over."

Shen Yueyao bowed her head and nodded before she walked out. Before she even stepped out of the palace gate, she heard Concubine Song Rong mumbling softly.

"She's sensible."

Shen Yueyao raised her lips indifferently.

Song Yuanyi really didn't want to see her. She would cough up blood every time she saw her. Part of the reason why she was so ill was due to her.

She asked impatiently, "What's the matter again?"

Seeing the seriousness of the situation, Song Yayuan knew she could no longer hide the truth, so she told her that she was going to poison Concubine Li.

This time, Song Yuanyi was so angry that she spat out a large mouthful of blood.