The Cold-blooded Emperor's Vengeful Concubine

The early autumn sun shines warmly on the earth, golden yellow, and the leaves outside the house are all yellow, as if entering a golden world, sad and beautiful with a bit of bleak meaning...

(Qingyue Hall)

"Your servant pays homage to Her Majesty Concubine Qing. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years." A little palace maid came to pay homage to Yun Jingman.

Yun Jingman sat high up on the throne, looking down at the little palace maid below, put down his teacup, and said slowly, "Get up. What's the matter?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty. In reply to Your Majesty's words, the Queen is hosting a banquet in the Imperial Garden. Ladies from all palaces are invited to enjoy tea and appreciate the flowers." The little palace maid explained her purpose.

"Well. Her Majesty, I'll be there after changing my clothes." Yun Jing said in a calm voice.

"Yes. I will leave this slave."

"Chu'er, please help me with my makeup." Yun Jing called out.

"Yes. Concubine."

(Imperial Garden)

The leaves outside have turned yellow, and all the flowers have withered, but the flowers in the imperial garden are still in full bloom, gorgeous and gorgeous. It is indeed an extremely luxurious palace, where all living things can grow against the will of heaven...

Yun Jingman walked slowly and lightly with a proper smile on her face, and walked elegantly towards the concubines who were already gathered in groups of three or four, chatting and whispering.

"My beloved concubine pays respect to Her Majesty the Empress. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years." Yun Jingman bent slightly and saluted respectfully.

"No need to be so polite, my dear concubine. Please stand up." Leng Ruoning was dressed in an elegant and luxurious formal attire, looking dignified and graceful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yun Jingman stood up to express his gratitude, found a seat and sat down.

"Oh, people nowadays are so spoiled. They come so late after being urged many times. They are so shameless to ask the honorable queen to wait for them. Sisters, what do you think?" Zhao Mengdie said sarcastically. She would not miss any opportunity to attack Yun Jingman, even if she wanted to show off her eloquence.

"Yes, yes, what Sister Die said makes sense." The concubines followed Zhao Mengdie's words and nodded in agreement.

Yun Jingman pretended not to hear anything. She calmly picked up the teacup in front of her and started drinking, as if the person Zhao Mengdie was mocking was not her.

"Sisters, come and try the new jade cardamom cake made in the imperial kitchen. It has a light texture and is very good." Leng Ruoning saw that the atmosphere suddenly became awkward, so she quickly changed the subject.

The palace maids brought the carefully prepared jade cakes and distributed them to the ladies present. Everyone started eating. Yun Jingman never liked sweets.

It was placed in front of him, and he teased it from time to time, but he just wouldn't put it into his mouth.

Leng Ruoning, who was in front, saw Yun Jingman's teasing movements, and with a puzzled look in her eyes, she said softly, "My dear concubine, is this Yukou cake not to your taste?"

The queen's cold words made the concubines who were tasting the food raise their heads and look at Yun Jingman in unison. Yun Jingman smiled faintly and said, "No, it's very good."

"But, I notice that my beloved concubine doesn't seem to eat much. How about serving her some other pastries?" It was originally a well-intentioned gesture, but was made into a big deal by some people with ulterior motives.

"Empress, I'm afraid this Yukou cake is really not to Concubine Qing's taste." Zhao Mengdie continued.

Leng Ruoning asked in confusion: "Princess Die, what do you mean by this?"

"This concubine was born a dancer. She has never eaten such high-quality pastries. So, she can't get used to them. Maybe the imperial kitchen can make some cold dishes for brothels, and the concubine will be able to get used to them." Zhao Mengdie's words were sharp and sarcastic.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became awkward.

Yun Jingman just glanced at Zhao Mengdie. This woman was so naive and ignorant. He shook his head gently. She was lucky to be able to survive in the deep palace for so long.

"Princess Die, one should never ask where a hero comes from. Now, all of us sisters serve the emperor together, and we should be as close as a family. Don't say such things anymore." Leng Ruoning said seriously.

"Yes, Queen." Zhao Mengdie said awkwardly. She was the queen after all, and had General Leng's support behind her, so she couldn't afford to offend Leng Ruoning.

"My dear concubine, if it doesn't suit your taste, don't force yourself to eat it. I will ask someone to bring up other pastries." Leng Ruoning said softly to Yun Jingman.

"Your Majesty, that's not necessary. I'll just have a cup of tea. No need to bother you." Yun Jingman said calmly. She really didn't like sweet pastries, even if she changed a hundred kinds, it would be the same.

"How can that be? I am hosting a banquet today and I have invited all of you sisters to come and taste tea and appreciate the flowers. How can I leave you alone?"

"Thank you, Her Majesty, for your kindness." Yun Jingman saw that he had no choice but to accept the Queen's cold intention.

"Zui Lu, ask the imperial kitchen to make a few more exquisite cakes." Leng Ruoning ordered Zui Lu.

If possible, Yun Jingman would never want to sit here and face these women, whether it was Leng Ruoning or Zhao Mengdie, she didn't want to face either of them.

He has three thousand concubines in his harem, she really...