Harem Daily Life

Tao Yanyan laughed sarcastically, "Your Majesty personally hosted a welcome party for me last night, but Lady Zhao didn't know about it? Tsk tsk, no wonder. Your Majesty didn't come to see you, so you naturally didn't know."

Lady Zhao: “…”

Her anger was on the verge of exploding, but she held it back and finally suppressed it.

"Ah, His Majesty was really cruel at the beginning. Why did he abandon you like that? You are so beautiful in the wilderness. What if you meet some bad guys? Oh, look at me, you are going to meet them, right? How are you? Did those bandits give you trouble?"

Concubine Zhao tried to sow discord between Tao Yanyan and the emperor with a few words, and then said that she had met bandits and her innocence was in danger. Shu Fei knew the truth and couldn't stand it any more, but Tao Yanyan remained calm.

Tao Yanyan smiled and said, "Lady Zhao has lived in a secluded house for a long time, and her eyes and ears are blocked. She doesn't know the real situation. I can't blame you."

"Yes, after weighing the pros and cons, His Majesty decided to let me stay in the wilderness to take care of the injured maid. His Majesty is the king of a country and loves his people. Seeing that the maid was injured and couldn't be moved at will, he had no choice but to make this arrangement. I am His Majesty's talented person, so naturally I have to share His Majesty's worries. I stayed to take care of her, and he continued to do his work. Nothing was delayed."

Concubine Zhao, killed.

"His Majesty even left guards to protect me. Later, he became worried and sent General Qi to guard me five miles away for several days. He also sent people to deliver supplies to me twice. This concern is really touching!"

Concubine Zhao, second kill.

"Fortunately, your majesty prepared for a rainy day and sent General Qi to directly wipe out the bandits. This is really a great thing for the people. Good and evil will be rewarded in the end. The bandits have committed many evil deeds and naturally got what they deserved. Lady Zhao, please do more good deeds in the future. Good deeds will be rewarded."

Concubine Zhao, three kills.

"Oh, look at me, what did I say? Why did I say it as if Lady Zhao was a bad person? Lady Zhao, please don't blame me for my slip of the tongue. I am younger than you, and you are a few years older than me, so you shouldn't blame me!"

Concubine Zhao, four kills.

Concubine Zhao was speechless after being rebuked by Tao Yanyan. Her heart felt like it had been shot through with thorns and was bleeding profusely.

At a corner not far away, He Linzhang and He Tingye stopped and listened quietly.

He Tingye felt bad: It turned out that she was abandoned by her brother in the wilderness to take care of the wounded! The brother really didn't know how to be gentle with women!

He Linzhang didn't hear much before he showed up with Prince Yong and walked straight to the group.

From Shu Fei's perspective, she could just see the emperor coming. She was the first to bow and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Concubine Zhao and Tao Yanyan only then noticed someone was there, and they both bowed to He Linzhang and said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

He Linzhang glanced at Lady Zhao and saw that she was pale. He felt pity for her and said nothing. He looked at Tao Yanyan again and saw that she looked like a victorious rooster. He raised his lips slightly and said, "This is Prince Yong's residence, not the harem. You two should know when to quarrel and don't make Prince Yong laugh at you."

Prince Yong glanced at Concubine Zhao with cold eyes.

Concubine Zhao wanted to cry and complain: "Your Majesty, I just said a few words to Talented Lady Tao accidentally, and she kept scolding me. If Your Majesty had not come here, I would..." The beauty shed tears, which made me feel sorry for her.

He Linzhang frowned and said, "I've already told you that this is Prince Yong's Mansion. We're here for a banquet at Concubine Hui's place today. If you can't control your emotions, go back and rest." He Linzhang's voice was not loud, but his words were filled with anger. Concubine Zhao was startled and quickly suppressed her emotions, not daring to say another word.

He Linzhang glanced at Tao Yanyan again. Tao Yanyan glared at him, then turned to Shu Fei and said, "Empress Shu Fei, let's go." After that, she took Shu Fei's arm, like two little sisters with a very good relationship.

Shu Fei: “…” I’m not used to it.

He Linzhang frowned slightly, and took the lead with Prince Yong walking in front. Tao Yanyan followed closely with Concubine Shu. Concubine Zhao was left alone, so she had to follow behind awkwardly.

Arriving at the Cining Palace, Tao Yanyan finally saw the legendary Concubine Hui. Calculating her age, she should be in her early forties, but the beautiful woman in front of him was at most thirty-five years old. If it were in her previous life, some people would not have married at this age, but this beauty's son was married, and maybe she even had grandchildren.

Concubine Hui was not gorgeous in appearance, but her facial features were delicate, and she had the aura of a person who was well-read and elegant. She looked like a beautiful university professor, with clear and intelligent eyes, and a calm and composed demeanor. No wonder the late emperor fell in love with her.

When Concubine Hui saw everyone following the emperor in, she stood up and brought a young woman dressed solemnly to greet them: "Your Majesty."

Even the favorite concubine of the previous dynasty had to bow to He Linzhang. He Linzhang quickly helped her and said, "Don't be so polite, Concubine. It's been many years since we last met. I hope you are well."

"Thanks to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty, I am fine."

The young woman saluted the emperor: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

He Linzhang said: "Princess Yong, please stand up."

Shu Fei stepped forward and brought Concubine Zhao and Concubine Tao to pay their respects to Concubine Hui and Princess Yong. After some greetings, everyone took their seats.

The emperor naturally sat in the main seat with Concubine Hui, Prince Yong and his wife sat on the left, and Concubine Shu and the other two sat on the right in order of their status.

There was an empty seat next to Tao Yanyan. Fan Cairen was late, but no one mentioned it.

"I have met Shufei. When you were a child, you often went to your aunt's palace to play, and I even held you in my arms. You have been in the palace for five years, have you given birth to any children for His Majesty?" Concubine Hui asked Shufei with a smile.

Shu Fei looked a little embarrassed: "I am unlucky and have not given birth to a child."

Concubine Hui glanced at the emperor with a reproachful look: "Your Majesty must be so absorbed in state affairs that he does not visit the harem often. I must write more letters to the Queen Mother and ask her to supervise Your Majesty."

He Linzhang smiled but said nothing. Tao Yanyan sighed, it turned out that no one could escape being urged to get married, have children, visit relatives, etc. This was an eternal topic.

"Your Majesty's harem is filled with beauties, and these two are as beautiful as fairies. Your Majesty is very lucky." Concubine Hui joked while looking at Concubine Zhao and Talented Lady Tao.

When his eyes passed by Tao Yanyan, he inadvertently lingered for a moment, as if thinking about something.

I don’t know if it was Tao Yanyan’s illusion, but I always felt that besides the ambiguous look in Concubine Hui’s eyes, the Princess Yong opposite even looked at me with a hint of resentment.

She had never met them before, and if there was any connection between them, it was that the original owner had once saved King Yong.

Could it be that something went wrong with Prince Yong?

Before Tao Yanyan could think about it, Fan Cairen came in, supported by two maids.

"I'm late. I'm honored to meet your Majesty, Concubine Hui, the prince and princess." Lady Fan was extremely weak, her voice was so faint that one couldn't hear what she said unless one listened carefully.