Don't be a salted fish, the daily life of the concubine in the palace

There was a moment of dead silence around.

Xiaoqin's face was as pale as snow and her whole body was shaking like a sieve.

Who would have thought that Zhang Miaoyu, who looked so amiable, would actually say such terrible words.

Lu Xuan's expression gradually became serious. She said calmly, "If the news of Concubine Chen punishing a palace maid in a big way gets out, people in the palace might mistakenly think that Concubine Chen is domineering."

Shen Wei smiled and said calmly, "If Concubine Shu is dissatisfied, please go to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager to plead your case."

Lu Xuan bit her lip lightly.

Harmony is the most important thing in the harem. If Lu Xuan were to spread rumors and destroy people's reputations, she would probably be punished if the empress dowager and the emperor found out.

After thinking for a while, Lu Xuan showed a relieved smile and looked at Xiao Qin: "You are indeed wrong for speaking without restraint. I will punish you to kneel in the yard for four hours as a small punishment. The Concubine Chen has always been kind and will definitely forgive your mistakes."

Xiaoqin immediately took over and took the initiative to admit her fault: "Madam Chen Fei, I will definitely repent. My master is pregnant and cannot stand seeing blood. I will kneel down and reflect on myself."

Shen Wei nodded: "It is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. If you make the same mistake again next time, you will bear the consequences yourself."

Xiaoqin immediately stood up and knelt on the stone slabs in the front yard.

Xiaoqin knew the current situation. She knew that the harem was now under the control of Concubine Chen, who had the right to reprimand and punish the palace maids. If she did not take the initiative to admit her mistakes, even if Concubine Shu tried to protect her, Xiaoqin's life would probably be in danger today.

The incident became a big deal and alarmed the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. The fact that Concubine Shu had spread rumors was revealed, and the consequences were disastrous.

The wind blew, and the gauze curtains hanging in the pavilion swayed slightly. Cailian poured another cup of black plum soup and put it in ice water to cool it down. Zhang Miaoyu couldn't wait to taste it and praised it, "It's sour and sweet, so delicious!"

Shen Wei also tasted half a cup: "It's really delicious."

Lu Xuan's eyes were dark and unclear.

Zhang Miaoyu and Shen Wei drank the black plum soup in front of her, not just for tasting. The main purpose was to show that the black plum paste given by Shen Wei was non-toxic.

They drank half a cup in public and were fine. In the future, if Lu Xuan wanted to use the black plum paste to slander Shen Wei for poisoning and harming Longzi, this trick would be ineffective.

Lu Xuan lowered her beautiful eyes and pinched her palms with her nails. At this time, the anxious voice of the palace maid came from the other end of the yard: "Little Prince, please slow down."

A delicate little boy walked over clumsily, his body swaying.

That was Lu Xuan’s son Li Chengjue.

He is very lively and likes to walk around after learning to walk. The little boy strides forward with his short legs and arms as white as lotus roots, happily walking towards the pavilion.

Shen Wei's eyes moved slightly, and she deliberately smiled and waved at the little boy. How could a one-year-old child understand the harem struggle? Seeing that Shen Wei looked kind, he took the initiative to come over.

Lu Xuan's heart was in her throat.

Shen Wei saw the boy and joked, "Time flies. Chengjue can already walk. In another two or three years, it will be time to ask the teacher to enlighten him. Concubine Shu, you must take good care of the child and don't let him make the teacher sick."

Lu Xuan's face darkened. Shen Wei seemed to be smiling, but every word she said contained a warning.

Shen Wei seemed to like Lu Xuan's son very much. She half squatted down, took out a thin handkerchief from her sleeve, and gently wiped the boy's face: "It's hot, you are sweating from running, let Empress Chen wipe the sweat for you."

Lu Xuan was secretly nervous.

Shen Wei's fingers were white and slender, and her nails were trimmed into round shapes. When she wiped the child's face, her slightly long nails gently scraped across the boy's chubby face. The little boy didn't notice at all and laughed innocently.

In Lu Xuan's eyes, this scene seemed like a cruel demon about to devour a weak child.

Disturbing.

Before Shen Wei returned to the palace, Lu Xuan was almost the most favored one in the six palaces. In order to pave the way for her own son, she killed the queen's eldest son, suppressed the sons of the concubines, and secretly caused the concubines to miscarry. Her methods were endless and she used every possible means.

Lu Xuan prided herself on being smart and always looked down on the stupid concubines in the harem. She also liked to admire the concubines' fearful eyes.

But now, she is the one being oppressed!

The whip that had hit others before, now hurts so much when it hits me.

Zhang Miaoyu saw that the time was right, so she stretched lazily and said, "It's getting late, Sister Chen Fei, let's go back first and let Concubine Shu take good care of her pregnancy."

Shen Wei nodded happily.

Zhang Miaoyu and Shen Wei left Changxin Palace. Before leaving, Shen Wei smiled brightly at Lu Xuan and said, "I'll come visit you another day. You must take good care of yourself and give birth to a child safely."

In the sunlight, Shen Wei's face was radiant, and her eyes were a little cold, like a sharp thorn piercing Lu Xuan's heart.

Lu Xuan stood at the door, watching the two people leave, her nails digging deeply into her palms.

When Lu Xuan returned to the palace, Cheng Jue, who was over one year old, came over happily and threw himself into Lu Xuan's arms. Lu Xuan hugged her son tightly, her violent heartbeat still not calming down.

She called the two palace maids who were taking care of the child and scolded them, "I will not keep useless fools. Go to the palace and do hard labor."

The two palace maids kowtowed and begged for mercy, but it was of no avail.

Xiaoqin was still kneeling.

Lu Xuan said bitterly: "For today's humiliation, I will repay you double."

Xiaoqin knelt on the ground, tugged at Lu Xuan's skirt, and said earnestly: "Master, please don't be impulsive. It's okay for me to suffer a little. You are pregnant now, so you should focus on the dragon child in your belly. The imperial physician said that you must keep a calm mind during pregnancy. Wait until the child is born, then talk about revenge."

Lu Xuan was furious as she stroked her already bulging belly. She was the daughter of a duke, but in just a few months, she was suppressed by a peasant girl and could not even lift her head.

In the harem today, the emperor still favors Concubine Chen the most. The empress dowager raises Concubine Chen's child, and she is partial to Concubine Chen because of her love for her.

Lu Xuan looked at the withering crabapple flowers in the yard, feeling heartbroken. She could only comfort herself that the emperor was not a loyal person and his favor to Concubine Chen would not last long. The emperor favored Concubine Chen just for the sake of novelty.

The path that Concubine Chen is taking now is the same old path that Lu Xuan took before, just different paths leading to the same destination.

But... Lu Xuan closed her eyes tightly, she was really unwilling.

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On the other side, Shen Wei and Zhang Miaoyu were walking in the palace road.

Zhang Miaoyu's fat face was excited, and she laughed, "We are like the bad women in the picture book, who specifically bully Concubine Shu. Look at Concubine Shu's face, it's so long."

Shen Wei raised her eyebrows and said calmly: "The enemy is unkind, and I am unjust."

Shen Wei holds a grudge.

Lu Xuan repeatedly targeted her, both openly and covertly, but Shen Wei would not tolerate it. In this harem, for the emperor's favor, for the future of their children, to save their lives, and for the glory of their families, the concubines all fought in their own ways, both openly and covertly.

No one can protect himself.

Zhang Miaoyu shrugged: "After our warning today, I think Concubine Shu will behave herself for a while. Seeing her being humiliated makes me feel really happy. I'm going to go back and have a big meal to celebrate!"

Zhang Miaoyu's tone could hardly hide her gloating. Shen Wei was quite curious: "Did Concubine Shu harm you?"