Crazy Queen, Striving to Become the Most Beautiful Lady in the Harem

Second day

Li Shiwen got up early in the morning and went to pay his respects to Lin Junxue.

"Your Majesty, today I specially asked someone to make some noodle soup that ordinary people like to eat, and I wanted to try it with you."

Lin Junxue waved her hand and said, "Come and sit down. I haven't had my meal yet. Your noodle soup comes at the perfect time. Let's have it together."

Li Shiwen walked over with a smile and sat down. Danzhen took the lunch box and arranged the noodle soup. After they finished their meal, they washed their hands.

Li Shiwen took a look and asked curiously, "Usually, Qiaoxin is always by the Empress' side. Why isn't she here today?"

Lin Junxue nodded slightly, took the teacup, took a sip, and said lightly, "Qiaoxin has brought people to make milk cakes. Wait a minute, you can try some too."

When Li Shiwen heard that there would be milk cake to eat later, he smiled and said that he was in for a treat.

The two were chatting when Xiao Kyoko walked in from outside the tent.

"Your Majesty, today, the Emperor summoned Concubine Wu and Concubine Yue to accompany him, and told them not to come back for lunch."

Lin Junxue waved her hand, looking indifferent.

"Okay, I understand. Go down."

After Xiao Gongzi left, Li Shiwen thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, since the Emperor has summoned Concubine Wu and Concubine Yue to accompany him, would it be okay for me to go around with you this morning? I'm usually very bored in the palace, and it's hard to get a chance to come out."

Lin Junxue put down the teacup and looked at Li Shiwen with interest.

She said softly, "Not in the morning. Concubine Mi is feeling unwell. Someone was sent to report this morning. The Emperor also asked the imperial physician to see her. He said she had caught a cold. I have to go and see her."

Li Shiwen was in the emperor's bed last night and didn't know about this.

"Is Concubine Mi all right? In the past, I have relied on Concubine Mi's care, so I should also go and show some concern. Would you like me to go with you, Madam Mi?"

Lin Junxue nodded slightly "OK"

Concubine Mi's tent was not far away. As soon as Lin Junxue and Li Shiwen arrived at the door of the tent, they saw Hua Ling holding medicine. After seeing Lin Junxue, she hurriedly paid her respects.

"Your servant Hua Ling wishes the Queen good health. May the Queen be blessed with good health. May Concubine Li be well."

Lin Junxue said, "The Concubine Mi has caught a cold, so I and Concubine Li came to visit her specially."

Hua Ling quickly put the prepared medicine into the hands of the palace maid, and respectfully led Lin Junxue and others into the tent.

In the tent, Chen Mi looked pale, leaning on the bed, holding a book in his hands, and coughing from time to time.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up and saw Hua Ling with Lin Junxue, Li Shiwen, and the palace maids and eunuchs.

Hua Ling said, "Your Majesty, the Queen and Concubine Li are here to visit you."

Chen Mi immediately wanted to stand up and greet

Seeing this, Lin Junxue walked forward and said, "Concubine Mi, there is no need to get up. This palace and Concubine Li are here to see if you are feeling better. Don't be so stiff, just lie down."

Chen Mi covered her mouth with a handkerchief

"Thank you very much for your concern, Your Majesty. I caught a cold last night because of the wind. I am so sorry that you came here in person."

Hua Ling went forward and adjusted the pillow so that Chen Mi could lean on it more comfortably.

Lin Junxue sat beside the bed, looking at Chen Mi, who had a haggard face.

"It's okay, just focus on recuperating. I asked Qiaoxin to make you some milk cake. Take some after you finish drinking the medicine to get rid of the bitterness and get well soon."

Chen Mi looked at the concern in Lin Junxue's eyes and felt a little touched.

This harem is so cold and indifferent. She didn't expect that she would feel some warmth from the queen.

Even the Emperor, who seemed to be somewhat fond of her over the years, actually did not even look at her except for sending an imperial physician.

Chen Mi said softly, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will recover as soon as possible and will come to pay my respects to you later."

Lin Junxue patted Chen Mi's hand.

Chen Mi looked at Li Shiwen again, "Sister Li"

Li Shiwen said with concern, "My Lady Concubine Mi, I went to the Queen's place today and heard that you had caught a cold, so I came with you. Please take the medicine well, and you will get better soon."

Chen Mi looked at Li Shiwen who was sincere and smiled gently.

She probably knew how this Concubine Li caught the Queen's eye. It was indeed not easy for her to be so sincere after being in the palace for three years.

For example, Concubine Wu, who entered the palace at the same time, has been using all kinds of tricks to win favor recently.

Similarly, Concubine Li in front of him has also been favored during this period, but she does not fight for it, nor has she used any other means.

"Thank you for your concern, Sister Li."

Lin Junxue and Li Shiwen just sat for a while and then left.

What sick people need most is rest, and they were visiting them sincerely, so they didn't disturb them too much and went back to their tents for a nap.

After Lin Junxue woke up from her nap, Qiao Xin came in. Behind her, Xiao Gongzi was holding a white tiger skin.

"Your Highness, the emperor just asked Eunuch Gao to deliver a piece of white tiger skin. It is of very good quality. When we return to the palace, I will ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to sew a coat for you. When winter comes, this coat made of white tiger skin will definitely keep you very warm."

Lin Junxue finished dressing, stood up, glanced at the tiger skin lightly, and nodded.

"Well, you decide. This tiger skin is so big, you can use the remaining material to make some cushions and put them on the chaise longue."

Qiao Xin nodded in agreement

Lin Junxue walked to the side, picked up the book, and planned to read for a while.

It was really cold in the mountains, and she really didn't want to go out and join in the fun.

As soon as she turned a page of the book, she put it down and looked at Qiao Xin.

"By the way, the emperor is still with Concubine Wu and Concubine Yue?"

Qiao Xin stepped forward and said, "The Emperor has brought Concubine Wu and Concubine Yue back to the tent. Concubine Wu is singing a song now. I heard that Concubine Yue also danced. It was quite lively."

Lin Junxue smiled slightly. This Concubine Wu was doing something new every day. She even asked Concubine Yue to dance with her. If she were a man, she would love it too.

Qiao Xin continued, "Your Majesty, judging from the tone of Eunuch Gao, I'm afraid that after returning to the palace, the Emperor intends to promote Concubine Wu."

Lin Junxue picked up the book and said, "Ever since she left the palace, Concubine Wu has been trying her best to win favor. She probably wanted to take advantage of the royal hunting trip when there were few concubines accompanying her, so that she could get a higher rank. Since Gao Cheng has revealed everything, it means that she is almost certain to get a higher rank."

Qiao Xin said, "Your Majesty is right. Even I feel that Concubine Wu is really hardworking. Concubine Yue probably got close to her because she was favored. Otherwise, the emperor probably wouldn't have summoned Concubine Yue today. It must be because of Concubine Wu's help."

Lin Junxue narrowed her eyes, looking nonchalant.

"Yuepin has been in the palace for many years. She is flexible and can bend and stretch. She can get close to anyone who is favored. She is able to get along with everyone. This is her ability. Although she is not favored, she can sit at the top of the nine concubines. Naturally, she has her own plans. The women in the harem have their own abilities."

Qiao Xin sighed

"Your Majesty is right. The concubines who can stay in the harem all have their own extraordinary abilities."

Lin Junxue nodded calmly

"Well, it doesn't matter. Go ahead and do it. I will be on guard against anyone who is favored. I am so exhausted. In the end, I am always so exhausted. I guess I will die soon."

Qiao Xin quickly said "Pooh!"

"My lady, don't talk nonsense. You will live a long life."

Lin Junxue smiled without saying anything. Those who live to be a hundred years old are turtles, not human beings.

Maybe it’s because she has watched too many palace fighting dramas in modern times. Those who fight for their entire lives may win in the end, but their energy has been exhausted and they only have a few years left to live. She doesn’t want the final outcome to be like this!