Harem Daily Life

After lunch, He Linzhang took a rest in Yingyue Pavilion, hugging the delicate and soft little beauty and whispering in her ears.

"Your Majesty, your birthday is coming up in a few days. I have prepared a small gift for you. If you don't go to the Queen's Palace that night, can you come to my place?"

This was the first time Tao Yanyan invited him to stay, and He Linzhang of course agreed immediately.

"What have you prepared for me?" He Linzhang asked curiously.

"It's not expensive, just a small gift. I can't tell you now. Your Majesty will come down that night and reveal it in person." Tao Yanyan said cunningly.

He Linzhang kissed her and became more curious.

After a nap, He Linzhang returned to the imperial study to work.

"Go and find out who was chasing Concubine Tao and causing her to sprain her ankle. Ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to give them new jobs. They don't have to stay in Changsheng Palace anymore."

He Linzhang was really angry, but he couldn't punish Concubine Xian, so he could only take action against his servants.

However, punishing the servant was also a disguised warning to Concubine Xian, hoping that she could restrain herself and not cause trouble for Tao Yanyan again.

Eunuch Zhang asked Li, the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to investigate. When Li heard about this, he slapped his thigh and said, "Isn't this a coincidence! I just happened to see it and helped Lady Tao stop the pursuers. If you hadn't come, Eunuch Zhang, I would have found a time to inform you. This is really audacious! In broad daylight, you dared to chase after your master, who is a fifth-rank official, and scared Lady Tao so much that she turned pale!"

When Eunuch Zhang heard this, he narrowed his eyes and said, "How daring!" The virtuous concubine had been daring in the past, but this time she really hit a wall.

"I'll do it right away. I've seen those people clearly." said General Manager Li.

"Then I'll have to trouble Steward Li. If Concubine Xian asks, just tell her it was His Majesty's wish." Eunuch Zhang bowed to Steward Li.

In the past, Manager Li always went to Changxin Palace to do his work respectfully like a grandson, but today he was particularly arrogant and even straightened his back.

When Chief Steward Li arrived with a group of people, he first captured the two palace servants and two palace maids before reporting to Concubine Xian.

"Hello, Concubine Xian. I have been ordered by His Majesty to capture the four servants who were chasing Concubine Tao and transfer them to the Xinzheku immediately. If Your Majesty needs a replacement, you can send the eunuch in charge to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select someone."

Concubine Xian glanced at Li Zongguan coldly and said, "Your Majesty's order? Is that how Your Majesty believed her slander and vented her anger? Humph, you can't take my people away! Just wait, I'm going to find His Majesty now!"

Chief Steward Li said calmly, "Your Majesty, the four servants have been taken away. I have completed the task assigned by Your Majesty and will take my leave now."

Ignoring Concubine Xian's murderous look, Steward Li turned and left.

"Ah..." Concubine Xian yelled, "I'm so angry! I'm so angry! Someone, help me change my clothes. I want to see His Majesty."

Jing'er, who was standing by, advised, "Your Majesty, His Majesty may be angry right now. They are just a few servants. Just get rid of them. There is no need to go to His Majesty for a few people."

Concubine Xian was angry and said, "How can this be a matter for a few servants? This is telling me clearly that he is completely on the side of that bitch in Yingyue Pavilion in today's matter! There are so many eyes watching in the palace, and the Queen Mother is always watching. This is a slap in my face! No, it can't be like this. I can accept fifty lashes for both of us, but why should I be punished and not her? She is so sharp-tongued and tells stories to make me angry, so can't I punish her?"

It has been more than three years since Concubine Xian entered the palace, but this is the first time that the Emperor has humiliated her like this. She can't stand it, she absolutely can't stand it, she feels like the sky is falling!

Jing'er couldn't persuade her, so she quickly called Qing'er to persuade her together, but Concubine Xian didn't listen to them at all.

The virtuous concubine was determined today to go before the emperor and cry her heart out. She could not tolerate that when there was a conflict between her and other concubines, her beloved emperor would stand on the other side.

When Eunuch Zhang saw Concubine Xian coming over, he sighed imperceptibly. This Concubine Xian was really foolish. She came to bother him at this time. Wouldn't she just make His Majesty dislike her?

He knew he couldn't stop them, so he had to go in and report.

He Linzhang was in a dilemma. He looked at the Minister of Works in front of him and waved his hand, saying, "I know the general idea. I think it is feasible. You can just do it. Please leave first."

After pinching his brows, He Linzhang called for Concubine Xian to come in.

As soon as Concubine Xian came in, her eyes were filled with tears: "Your Majesty, you don't even love me! My heart is so bitter. If I hadn't come to see Your Majesty, I'm afraid I would have been crying every day!"

He Linzhang gets a headache every time he sees her crying, and feels very upset.

"Come here!" He Linzhang frowned and waved at the people. Concubine Xian came closer, threw herself into his arms and said in a muffled voice: "Does your Majesty no longer favor Jingyi now?"

Eunuch Zhang quickly retreated. He didn't want to watch this repetitive comforting scene. It wasn't sweet at all!

In the morning, there were rumors in the palace that Concubine Xian had fainted from anger and Concubine Tao had sprained her ankle; in the afternoon, there were rumors that Concubine Xian had been punished and Concubine Tao had narrowly won; in the evening, there were rumors that Concubine Xian had stayed overnight in the Qinzheng Palace and Concubine Tao had been defeated.

The palaces only regret that the Queen has exempted herself from paying respects these days. They cannot get together to chat about gossip, what a pity!

In Changchun Palace, the Queen Mother listened with great interest as Eunuch Qin narrated the twists and turns of the battle between Concubine Xian and Concubine Tao.

"So, the virtuous concubine has not even completed her confinement period, and she's already staying in the Qinzheng Palace?" Normally, one has to stay for forty days, but the virtuous concubine has already gone to bed with him after less than twenty days. She really doesn't take good care of herself.

Eunuch Qin said, "Your Majesty knows his limits and won't do anything rash. Maybe they were just lying in bed chatting."

The Queen Mother tapped the table with her fingers, somewhat dissatisfied: "The Concubine Xian has always used those tearful and delicate methods. When I see someone crying in front of me, I want to beat him with a stick. But that fool is just like his father. He is always soft-hearted and always gets manipulated. Humph, this Concubine Xian has inherited the true teachings of Concubine Li. It's annoying to look at her!"

Eunuch Qin chuckled twice, but he didn't dare to respond as it involved the late emperor and His Majesty.

"That Lady Tao is pretty good. It's not easy for her to win back a game in the match. But she just doesn't know how to strike while the iron is hot. In today's situation, she should use all her skills to stick to that fool and not give Concubine Xian any chance to get close."

This time the topic was not too sensitive, so Eunuch Qin dared to answer: "Who said it wasn't true? After all, you are young and inexperienced, and you don't know how to control a man."

Taihou raised his eyebrows and looked at Eunuch Qin: "You have been by my side for decades and have seen a lot. So, starting from tomorrow, you will go to Yingyue Pavilion and teach her a lesson. The little girl is too young and can easily suffer from insidious mistakes. The sooner you can capture her innocent heart, the sooner I can rest assured."

Eunuch Qin: “…”

This means that I am asked to teach Lady Tao how to control His Majesty?

Why do I suddenly feel so nervous?