My Lady is well

The two of them walked up to the emperor, folded their hands at their waists, and bowed.

"I, my concubine, see you, Your Majesty."

"Get up."

Jing Ruzhang elegantly picked up the cup of tea that Shen Yueyao had just poured, and casually placed it to his lips. The hot steam lingered between his brows like a veil, and he took a sip.

Shen Yueyao hurriedly squatted down and bowed to the two of them.

"I greet Her Majesty the Queen and Her Majesty the Concubine."

The Queen noticed that she seemed to have some difficulty with her legs and feet, so she glanced at the person who was drinking tea and spoke in a gentle and concerned tone.

"Sister Shen's foot is injured? Please get up quickly. Have you sent for the imperial physician to treat it?"

Shen Yueyao stood up and bowed slightly.

"Thank you for your concern, Queen. The imperial physician has examined me."

Concubine Wen Shu frowned slightly, and a hint of indescribable darkness flashed in her beautiful eyes.

The queen turned her gaze towards the people who were sipping tea and spoke in a gentle tone.

"I'm afraid that Luhua Pavilion can no longer be lived in. In my opinion, it would be better to place Sister Shen in Mingqiong Garden. What do you think?"

Mingqiong Garden is not far from Zelu Palace. The Queen made this suggestion because she actually wanted to test the Emperor's attitude towards Shen Yueyao, so she asked this question.

Jing Ruzhang put down the teacup nonchalantly. He knew her wishful thinking in his heart as clearly as a mirror, but he did not show it on his face.

"I know the situation well, so there is no need for the Queen to worry about it."

The queen's expression was a little unnatural, but it was fleeting. In a moment, she returned to her usual dignity and grace, still the queen who was the mother of the country.

Her heart, which had always been as calm as water, was now rippling.

He never cared about the affairs of the harem and left it all to her.

Firstly, it's out of respect for her.

Secondly, I believe in her abilities.

This was the tacit understanding they had developed over the years of living together, but now, because of Shen Yueyao, this tacit understanding disappeared in an instant.

She suddenly realized that perhaps this had been just her wishful thinking.

Concubine Wen Shu's beautiful eyes moved as she spoke with a smile.

"Sister Shen's men's clothing is very special."

Shen Yueyao lowered her head to examine herself, then looked at their gorgeous clothes, and indeed felt somewhat out of place.

However, she didn't care at all.

Jing Ruzhang raised his eyelids slightly and said indifferently.

"What brought you here?"

The queen was pleasant and spoke in a casual tone.

"I heard that the emperor didn't even have dinner last night. The empress dowager was very worried and concerned about the emperor's health. Sister Wen happened to go to Yong'an Palace today, so she came to visit the emperor. I didn't expect Sister Shen to be here too."

Shen Yueyao looked calm, she knew these words were not directed at her, so she just lowered her head and kept silent, allowing them to compete secretly.

Jing Ruzhang lowered his eyes, his eyes dimmed for a moment, and he said in a calm tone.

"I just don't have an appetite. Is this a small matter worthy of the Queen coming here in person?"

"Your Majesty, you are joking. Your dragon body concerns the country. How can it be a trivial matter?" the queen responded.

Jing Ruzhang snorted lightly, as if he was disdainful, but also as if...

"The queen is very considerate. Clean up the Yuntai Pavilion."

A hint of surprise appeared on the queen's face. She didn't expect that he would choose to place her in the courtyard farthest to the south.

Over the years, she thought she had some understanding of the emperor's temper, but this incident made her a little confused.

However, there was still a bright smile on her face.

"Then let's do as the emperor says, but...shouldn't Sister Shen's position be elevated? Otherwise, a concubine living alone in a pavilion might cause criticism from other sisters."

Jing Ruzhang frowned slightly and glanced at Shen Yueyao. He saw that she was quietly lowering her head, as if this matter had nothing to do with her.

"Let the Queen handle this matter."

The queen turned her head, looked at Shen Yueyao meaningfully, and smiled unnaturally.

Since the emperor ascended the throne, Shen Yueyao has been promoted directly before she even slept with the emperor. This is really inappropriate. The emperor simply wants her to leave a mark on the list of emperors who sleep with the emperor.

"I understand. Sister Shen will sleep with me tonight."

Only then did Shen Yueyao raise her face full of surprise and stare at them.

Serve...in bed?

Shen Yueyao's head was buzzing with excitement from these two words, she was completely stunned!

She rarely had this kind of emotion. Why did she go out for a trip and when she came back she was given an independent courtyard and a promotion?

She always felt something was strange, as if she had become a pawn in the game between these two people.

When she saw that Jing Ruzhang didn't say anything, she took it as her consent.

She frowned. What on earth were these two people trying to do?

The Queen stood up, bowed slightly to Jing Ruzhang and said.

"Then I will not disturb Your Majesty's rest. I will take my leave."

Concubine Wen Shu also stood up, bowed, and left Zelu Palace with the Queen.

The queen was absent-minded all the way, secretly wondering what the emperor's move meant.

Concubine Wen Shu seemed to have seen through her thoughts, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips, as if she saw through everything.

"My queen, are you wondering why the emperor placed her in the remote Yuntai Pavilion?"

The queen came back to her senses, looked at her calmly, and asked softly.

"Why? What do you think, Sister Wen?"

Concubine Wen Shu lowered her head slightly with a humble attitude.

"It's not a brilliant idea. It's just that the intrigues in the palace are something you are no stranger to, and so is the emperor. The emperor is so wise, he just doesn't want to drag her into the vortex of this struggle. However, now that she is back, how can she protect herself? Don't you think so?"

The queen's eyes brightened instantly and she said with a smile.

"You mean the emperor wanted to protect Shen Yueyao? He can do so much for her, which shows that Shen Yueyao is really a pearl. Yesterday, the Queen Mother heard that Luhua Pavilion caught fire and Shen Cainu did not escape, but she was sad for a long time. If she is a pearl, she should not be secretly betrayed."

There was a gleam of ruthlessness in Concubine Wen Shu's eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly.

"She does have some abilities, but... I heard that when Lord Chen was in the Imperial Study yesterday, Sister Shen was also there. I heard that Lord Chen stayed in the Imperial Study for a long time and summoned the Imperial Physician. He looked bad when he left. I wonder..."

"Oh? Is this happening?"

It is a taboo for the harem to interfere in government affairs. However, what she is more curious about at this moment is how Concubine Wen Shu knew about this?

"Sister Wen is really capable. Even I have never heard of this."

Concubine Wen Shu's eyes flickered as she spoke calmly.

"Of course I got it from the eunuch who was on duty last night."

The queen raised her eyes slightly and said with a smile.

"Concubine Wen Shu is quite frank."

"How dare I deceive Her Majesty the Queen?"

"..."

Jing Ruzhang's eyes were dark, like the dark clouds before a storm, and his voice was as cold as ice as he warned.

"The Queen's mind has been a little active lately, so don't get too close to her."