The Virtuous Concubine

Bai Fu's eyes fell on the messy needlework and the unfinished embroidery, as if she was thinking about something.

But she didn't dare to ask more questions. She just quickened the pace of cleaning up and then helped her master to go to bed.

After Bai Fu left the room, she was still thinking about Malu's strange behavior.

Normally, the master can make five or six pieces of lace like this in an afternoon. How come it took him longer today than usual and he only made one and a half?

Master, is there something on your mind?

"Could it be related to Master Rong?" she speculated secretly.

Ever since she learned about the little couple, she has carefully guarded the secret. Whenever she has time, she helps Malu and Doctor Rong create opportunities and fill in the gaps.

She had also watched the play Romance of the West Chamber. In her mind, her master was the young lady and Doctor Rong was Zhang Sheng - she was the matchmaker who brought the two together.

Maybe the master wants to invite the imperial physician!

After Bai Fu left, she sat at the door again, picking flower petals while watching over Malu as she rested.

The room was silent, with only the sound of Malu's gentle breathing.

At night, when it was time to bathe, Bai Fu took over Bai Xia's shift and helped Ma Lu bathe. Seeing the marks on her body, in addition to those left by the emperor before, there were actually several new ones today!

Bai Fu was startled and her hand movements paused involuntarily. She hesitated again and again and asked softly, "Madam, this new mark..."

Malu's face flushed instantly, and she said angrily: "Maybe it was bitten by some insect, I don't know."

In his heart, he secretly cursed Nalan a hundred and eighty times.

Bai Fu quickly lowered her head and responded, "Yes, Madam."

How can there be such a bug? Its bite does not cause swelling, but instead leaves red marks and bruises!

She secretly wondered if this mark was left by Master Rong. But on second thought, it seemed unlikely. After all, Master Rong was a cautious person, so how could he be so careless?

What's more, he loves the queen the most and would not do that.

But if it wasn't Master Rong, then who could it be? Bai Fu was full of suspicion, but she didn't dare to speculate any further.

Bai Fu was working while thinking in her mind, could it be that the Queen accidentally offended someone in the palace and was plotted against?

But there are not many people in the palace who can conflict with the queen. Or did the queen accidentally bump into it? But the mark does not look like it was caused by a bump.

The more Bai Fu thought about it, the more uncertain she felt. She couldn't help but say to Malu, "Madam, how about asking Imperial Doctor Rong to come and take a look?"

Malu immediately refused, "No need. Why bother the imperial physician with such a small matter?"

What a joke, Bai Fu! If Rong Ji saw this mark, she would not be able to survive.

Why didn't she just let Rong Ji poison herself to death?

Bai Fu bit her lip and said unwillingly, "My Lady, if it is hurt inside, it is better to take a look, so that I can rest assured."

Ah—Malu screamed in her heart, Bai Fu was considerate, but she was too persistent!

She pondered for a long while, and finally sighed. Forget it. She would need someone to keep watch in the future. It couldn't be that Bai Xia would keep watch when Nalan came, and Bai Fu would keep watch when Rong Ji came.

What's more, Bai Fu has proven herself to be trustworthy when it comes to Doctor Rong and many other things.

Besides, since she can accept me and Rong Ji... she should also be able to accept me and Nalan, right?

She pondered for a long while, and finally sighed: "Bai Fu, since you are so persistent, I will tell you the truth. This mark was left by Nalan when he came to see me."

Bai Fu was so shocked that she opened her eyes wide and almost cried out. She quickly covered her mouth. After a moment, she lowered her voice and said, "Madam, what should we do? If you and Master Nalan are found out, it will be a capital crime!"

Malu said awkwardly: "I know that... I don't want to do that either."

What? Bai Fu heard this and her anger was evident: "What? He dared to force the queen??? I want——"

Malu quickly covered Bai Fu's mouth, a little embarrassed: "It's not that I don't want to... Anyway, this is it."

Bai Fu understood immediately - her own queen was flirting with everyone!

Bai Fu really didn't understand and didn't know: "Madam, even if this is the case, you can't ignore your life and property. Then Master Nalan should also know the pros and cons, why is he so impulsive?"

Malu lowered his eyes and whispered, "He also loved me deeply and lost his sense of proportion for a moment."

Bai Fu suddenly felt that the word "love" could cause great harm to people!

She quickly took advantage of the sound of water to cover up her question to her own wife: "The palace is strictly guarded, how did Master Nalan——"

As soon as she asked this question, Bai Fu knew the answer. He was a first-class guard in front of the emperor, a martial arts expert, and the eldest son of the Nalan family.

It was so easy for them to smuggle items for Concubine Hui. A living person who could run and hide, and was familiar with the rules of the palace patrol, helped this flower thief succeed!!!

But Bai Fu began to feel sorry for Doctor Rong - Master Nalan was able to get close to the Empress because of his family background and martial arts.

How come Doctor Rong came first? So how long do we have to wait?

Thinking of this, Bai Fu's heart skipped a beat: "Madam, how did you and Master Nalan..."

Seeing Bai Fu's expression, how could Malu not know what she was thinking? He nodded helplessly: "Master Nalan and I have known each other for a long time, before the twins were conceived..."

Bai Fu said anxiously, "My Lady, Doctor Rong is sincere to you, you must not let him down."

Malu lowered her head, not knowing what to say.

If she could stop doing missions and being a concubine, she might be able to be with Rong Ji.

At this time, Malu had completely forgotten that Rong Ji had a deceased fiancée before entering the palace. If it weren't for the death of his fiancée, Rong Ji would have waited for her for so many years in grief. At his age in the Qing Dynasty, he would definitely have had a child.

Bai Fu sighed: "My queen, you must think it through carefully, don't let yourself end up with nothing."

Malu smiled and patted the water, causing some splashes. "What are you thinking about? When I die, I will be buried in the concubine's mausoleum."

These two people were just a dream to her.

To be able to enjoy this moment is a rare opportunity with the right time, right place and right people. If you still want to grow old together...

Bai Fu also fell silent.

She was so successful during this period that she helped the two of them hide the truth, but she forgot about it.

His wife was a concubine in the palace, not a daughter of a wealthy family. The emperor was an emperor whose anger could cause rivers of blood to flow, not an ordinary man from an ordinary family who could divorce his wife.

Bai Fu was also somewhat disheartened, feeling that the love she had supported so strongly now seemed so dangerous and hopeless.

She couldn't help but mutter to herself: "What sin have I committed to cause the queen to fall into such a situation."

When Malu heard Bai Fu's words, he felt even more guilty and regretful: "Bai Fu, it's me who caused you trouble."

The master and servant were silent for a while, until Bai Fu realized that the water was a little cold, then she helped Malu to get up and wipe the water clean, and spent the night tossing and turning.