After the death of the host: the tyrant cried red eyes

I don't believe that Shen Bingning can go to Chu with His Majesty, don't you envy her at all?"

Concubine Yu's expression changed slightly. She knew what Concubine Zheng was thinking. She seemed to be peaceful and indifferent to worldly affairs, but in fact, she also longed for the favor of His Majesty.

Concubine Zheng smiled more and more brilliantly, and deliberately shortened the distance between her and Concubine Yu, and said in a low voice: "Shen Bingning is just a servant of humble origin. Why does she have the exclusive right to enjoy the favor of His Majesty? Why don't we join forces to make Shen Bingning lose the favor of His Majesty."

Concubine Yu gently pulled back the hand that Concubine Zheng was holding, and rejected the proposal in a firm tone: "Your Majesty does not like discord in the harem. We should live in harmony and jointly maintain the peace of the harem."

Concubine Zheng's smile froze instantly, and her words were full of sarcasm: "Concubine Yu, your superficial work is really flawless. Don't think I don't know what you are thinking. Don't you just want to have a good relationship with Shen Bingning so that His Majesty will look at you more?"

Yu Meiren looked calm, as if everything was within her expectations: "We have arrived at Hanmei Pavilion. I am not feeling well today, so I will not invite Sister Zheng to come in for tea."

"Yu Meiren, you should enjoy the tea yourself, or give it to those poor relatives outside the palace who are waiting for your help."

Concubine Zheng sneered again, then took Xianglan's arm and left in a haughty manner.

Seeing this, Hanmei couldn't help but speak up for her master: "My lady, Lady Zheng is really going too far!"

"It doesn't matter."

Yu Meiren smiled bitterly, with a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, "She wasn't entirely wrong, was she?"

Huamei looked at her master distressedly and said softly, "My beauty, I am too nosy. You have already arranged a respectable position for my uncle outside the palace. You don't have to worry about him anymore. It's time to think about yourself."

In her heart, she secretly agreed with Concubine Zheng's suggestion. If the Queen really fell out of favor, then perhaps her own beauty would be able to gain the favor of His Majesty and change her fate from then on.

Yu Meiren walked to the front of the screen and gently stroked the snow-capped plum blossoms carved on it with her fingers. The delicate touch seemed to soothe her inner turmoil.

"Go get the embroidery frame. I want to embroider some new patterns."

She instructed softly.

Huamei understood her master's mood at the moment and silently followed the order and left the room.

At the same time, the carriage was shuttling through the prosperous streets of Yongcheng. When the people on both sides saw the carriage passing by, they knelt down and saluted, not daring to look up.

In their eyes, the emperor was like the stars in the sky, far away and out of reach, and Xiao Yi's reputation as a tyrant made people even more frightened, and besides fear, there was more awe.

The carriage traveled unimpeded on the main road of Yongjing until the city gate slowly opened. This was the second time Shen Bingning passed through this city gate. The last time was ten days ago when she was "kindly" invited by the Sun brothers.

"Pour the tea!"

There were only her and Xiao Yi in the car, and the order was obviously directed to her.

Shen Bingning gently lowered the curtains, skillfully poured a cup of tea for Xiao Yi and herself, and respectfully handed one to Xiao Yi, "Your Majesty, please enjoy."

Then, she tilted her head back and drank her cup of tea in one gulp. The aroma of the tea filled the air. It was a little bitter at first, but the aftertaste was extremely sweet and left a lasting aftertaste.

What a rare good tea! Xiao Yi glanced sideways and saw Shen Bingning immersed in the fragrance of tea. The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, and he asked with a bit of joking: "My beloved concubine has been reading all the way. Do you have any insights?"

It was not a journey in the true sense, but merely a step out of the threshold of the imperial city. Most of her time was spent immersed in the scenes of people kneeling devoutly outside the window. The notes in her hand seemed to serve as a foil, and she only hastily flipped through three pages.

Secretly alert in her heart, fearing that Xiao Yi would set up some unpredictable situation again, Shen Bingning hurriedly picked up the scattered books, and her voice was somewhat deliberately gentle, "I haven't finished reading this book yet. I will naturally know the secrets after I finish reading it."

A barely perceptible glimmer flashed across Xiao Yi's eyes, as if he had seen through something. "My beloved, you are browsing through the books in the library. Why have you never shown such a passion for reading before?"

Speaking of this, Shen Bingning couldn't help feeling bitter. The vast knowledge in the library did not record the method of returning home. It seemed that all those days had been wasted.

Feeling Xiao Yi's probing gaze, she suppressed her true thoughts and showed a hint of sadness on her face, "When I was a slave, although I wanted to learn, I had no chance to do so. Now that I have the opportunity, I must cherish it and study hard."

Xiao Yi seemed to ignore Shen Bingning's not-so-great performance and continued to ask, "Since my beloved concubine is well-versed in writing and good at poetry, who has such ability to become your mentor?"

This question made Shen Bingning's face change slightly. She thought Xiao Yi would not touch on this topic. For a moment, she forgot all the excuses she had prepared. She could only make up an excuse temporarily, "It was taught by an old scholar. His name might be humble, and Your Majesty might not know it."

"I heard that the old gentleman is very knowledgeable. Not only did he teach my beloved concubine how to write poems and couplets, but he also has extraordinary attainments in craftsmanship and design. This is truly rare."

"Indeed." Shen Bingning was nervous, fearing that asking more questions would expose her flaws. "Your Majesty, I am quite interested in the book in your hand. Can I borrow it to read?"

Xiao Yi gently handed the book to her and said, "Please, when you finish reading, you may share your insights with me."

Shen Bingning smiled bitterly in her heart, but at this moment she lost interest in reading.

As the sun set in the west, the carriage slowly stopped.

Outside the carriage, Eunuch Wei's voice sounded, respectful but with a hint of apology, "Your Majesty, today's schedule is tight and we cannot reach the post station. I have already ordered the tents to be built. Please take a rest, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yi agreed softly, without any dissatisfaction in his tone.

Shen Bingning in the carriage had already been fidgeting, "Your Majesty, my back and waist are sore from sitting for so long, I want to go out and stretch my muscles."

Xiao Yi rested his forehead on his hand, leaned lazily on the soft cushion, closed his eyes and said lightly: "Whatever you want."

After getting permission, Shen Bingning immediately pushed open the door and jumped out of the carriage nimbly.

Eunuch Wei, who was standing by, exclaimed, "Madam Shen, be careful!"

Because she ignored the height of the carriage, Shen Bingning landed awkwardly. She held the shaft tightly with one hand and managed to stabilize her body. "It's okay, I just slipped a little."

Qing'er hurried over from the other side and asked with concern, "Madam, are you okay?" Shen Bingning waved her hand, indicating that she was fine, "Come walk around with me."

Seeing her walking freely, Qing'er finally felt relieved, "This road is a bit bumpy, Madam, please be careful when walking."

Eunuch Wei did not forget to remind: "Outside the palace is not like inside the palace, Madam Shen must not go too far to avoid any accidents."

"Thank you for the reminder, Eunuch Wei. I will only take a walk nearby and will not go far away."

The setting sun is like blood, and the sunset glow in the sky is like fire, illuminating the earth.