Seizing the throne, abolishing the adopted son, the imperial concubine rose to prominence

"This servant deserves to die, but the emperor repeatedly warned me before he went to court, so I'm exempted from paying my respects to the Fengyi Palace today."

"However, I remember that my master has always respected Empress Fengyi, so I will definitely go to pay my respects. However, with the emperor's words, I dare not wake you up too early."

"This will not happen again. Even if the emperor has mercy on us, we must not break the rules so easily."

Gu Youning spoke before Tan Yin knelt down.

After Caiyuan put down the copper basin and left, Tan Yin said, "She must be in a hurry to report to Cheng'an Palace again."

"I heard that Cheng'an Palace invited the imperial physician again last night. I think Concubine Zheng was very angry yesterday. I'm afraid Caiyuan will not have an easy time if she goes there now."

"If you want to do something big, such as betraying your own people, this little bit of physical pain is nothing."

Gu Youning never shows mercy to those who betray him. Caiyuan is Concubine Zheng's person, and it seems that she was also an accomplice in the murder of Zheng'er in the previous life.

When they arrived at the main hall of Fengyi Palace, Concubine Zheng asked for leave as expected.

Gu Youning sat down under the envious gazes of the crowd, and He Chongyuan had already arrived opposite him.

He Chongyuan still looked aloof.

"I heard that the Emperor allowed Sister to enter the Zhaoming Palace yesterday. I wonder what Sister gave her as a gift?"

Lady Lu, who was sitting next to He Chongyuan, looked over.

"The Emperor has been busy with state affairs these days, and the sisters in the palace are very worried. However, even if we go, we won't be able to see him. If you know what the Emperor likes, you can't keep it secret."

Concubine Lu spoke as if she were singing a song, causing many concubines in the palace to look at her with contempt.

"It's just an ordinary pastry from the Shangshi Bureau."

Gu Youning spoke briefly, but the concubines in the palace all remembered it in their hearts. As long as one came from the Imperial Food Bureau, it would not be difficult to get it.

"Thank you, sister. You are such a kind person. No wonder the emperor likes to visit your palace."

Lady Lu said with a carefree smile.

"Concubine Lu, you're joking. Didn't the Emperor just go to Roufu Palace the day before yesterday? Concubine Lu happened to see him at that time, and I was there too."

If someone wants to cause trouble, Gu Youning would rather not be afraid.

As soon as she finished speaking, the jealous and hateful eyes in the hall turned to Concubine Lu.

After all, Concubine Lu snatched the emperor away from her, the favorite concubine.

"What are you talking about? It's so lively."

At this time, the queen came slowly from behind, holding the hand of a palace maid.

"Your Majesty, Lady Lu is telling the concubines about interesting things happening in Roufu Palace."

Chen Yufei was the one who couldn't contain herself the most.

"It's just a normal interaction between sisters, how can it be called interesting?"

The Queen brushed this off with ease, glanced down, and her eyes fell on Lin Yu-nu. A look of concern appeared on her face: "Why is Lin Yu-nu so pale today?"

"Thank you for your concern, I am fine."

"Don't get up yet. Seeing you staggering like that, I know something is wrong. I'll ask the imperial physician to go to Zhaoqing Palace later."

"Thank you, empress."

As soon as Lin Yunv sat down, a cold snort came from beside Gu Youning.

Turning around, Lady Wen had already drunk half a cup of tea in one breath. "What could be wrong with sneaking around in your own room all day long?"

The cold snort was quite loud, and everyone in the hall could roughly hear it. Even those who couldn't hear clearly knew from the look on Lady Wen's face that she was not on good terms with Lady Lin.

"Lady Wen, you hold the highest position in Zhaoqing Palace. You should take better care of Lady Lin. You need to recuperate and take care of yourself. I'm afraid of feeling depressed."

"I know you are just impatient and have no bad intentions, but Miss Lin is timid and can't hold back."

Gu Youning watched as the armor on Lady Wen's hand scratched a mark on the table, but he refrained from refuting the Queen.

Unfortunately, Lady Wen’s ability to endure is really not commendable.

"Empress, Lady Wen is very caring..."

Lin Yunv's face was filled with panic. Before she could finish her gentle and delicate words, Lady Wen suddenly stood up and knocked over the teacup beside her.

"Why are you so angry, Miss Wen, you have such a bad temper..."

The queen on the Phoenix Throne sighed.

"They are all concubines, not..."

Lin Yunv seemed to be frightened out of her wits, her face showing panic as if she was about to cry out loud. Lady Wen was about to curse when a handkerchief was stuffed into her hand. She turned her head to the side and saw Gu Youning with an innocent smile in his eyes: "Lady Wen, wipe your hands first."

Without waiting for Lady Wen to throw the handkerchief away, Gu Youning looked at Lin Yu-nu who was still standing below and said, "You are too suspicious. The Empress said that Lady Wen is just impatient and won't be really angry with you. Why bother to apologize again and again and make such a scene?"

"Is that what the Queen said?"

Gu Youning suddenly turned his head to look at the person on the Phoenix Throne, and saw the flash of darkness in the Queen's eyes.

"Gu Jieyu is right, Miss Lin, please sit down first."

The queen smiled and glanced at Gu Youning, then spoke to Lin Yunv behind her.

"I know I was wrong. Thank you, Sister Gu, for your advice."

The mist in Lin Yunu's eyes dissipated slightly. She glanced at Gu Youning secretly and then immediately lowered her head.

All the concubines were present at the incident in Changchun Palace that day. Thinking of Gu Youning's impolite questions at that time, it seemed that Concubine Gu was a vindictive person.

After paying their respects, Lady Wen left angrily without waiting for He Chongyuan and Gu Youning to get up.

The queen watched from behind and just smiled and shook her head.

Gu Youning ignored Lin Yunv who was about to come forward to talk to him and walked quickly out of the hall.

The sedan hadn't gone far when Gu Youning heard a cry of pain from inside, followed by a familiar, exasperated voice: "What are you yelling about? It's not like my leg is broken."

"Stop the sedan."

Gu Youning said outside.

Holding Tan Yin's hand, she came out and saw Concubine Wen being supported by a palace maid, with her right foot weakly supporting herself.

"What are you doing? You're here to laugh at me too."

When she saw Gu Youning, Lady Wen was also in a bad mood.

Gu Youning glanced around casually, and sure enough, he saw that the concubines passing by all looked at him with a mocking look in their eyes.

Lady Wen’s popularity in the palace is indeed a bit poor.

"A person with a sprained leg cannot walk around freely. Lady Wen, please take my sedan chair back to Zhaoqing Palace."

Seeing Lady Wen looking at him suspiciously, Gu Youning continued to smile innocently: "Last time my family came to the palace, Lady Wen helped speak for us. Today I will consider it as a reward for you."

"A foot injury can be serious or minor. You can't be stubborn. Miss Wen doesn't want to be unable to walk in the future, right?"

Gu Youning's words were not pleasant to hear, but Lady Wen raised her chin and agreed: "I will consider it as a favor I owe you today."

The last time she spoke up for the Gu family, it was simply because she disliked He Chongyuan, not for Gu Youning, so why should she repay the favor?

"Miss Wen, be careful."

Tan Yin hurried forward to help the man.

Lady Wen must have sprained her ankle quite badly, but after just a few steps, even her hair was wet and her lips were bitten white.

"Master, it's cold outside, let's go back quickly."

Because he came out in a sedan chair, Gu Youning's cloak today was not thick, and now that the wind was blowing on his body, he felt a little cold.

"Let's go."

As the master and servant raised their feet, three silent whip sounds were heard from behind.

The bright yellow imperial carriage is coming this way.

"Concubine, please pay your respects to the Emperor."

"Come up."

The emperor sat upright inside.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gu Youning held his cloak in his hands and smiled happily.

When she was getting on the imperial carriage, she was gently pulled by the emperor, and her feet were unstable for a moment, and her hand pressed on the emperor's back.

hiss!

A muffled groan sounded from the imperial carriage.