Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Concubine Wen said softly, "Seventh brother, actually I wanted to go out and enjoy the snow, but I'm pregnant and I don't dare go out alone, so I just wanted to have some fun. Actually, I'd be happy if Seventh brother took me out to enjoy the snow. The child would be happy too."

Emperor Shenwu said, "I don't have time recently. If you want to do it, then do it. This is the only time. Please be careful."

Noblewoman Wen smiled and said, "Don't worry, Seventh Brother. I will hold a small banquet in the main hall of Wenhua Palace. I will only invite sisters below the third rank. I will enjoy the snow and chat with them."

Emperor Shenwu glanced at her and said, "You have already entered the palace. Don't address me like this in the future. Since you are in the palace, you must abide by the palace rules. I will leave first."

After Emperor Shenwu left, Concubine Wen slowly rose from the ground, the smile on her face gone. "Caixia, Your Majesty had the leisure to accompany Concubine Yi to enjoy the snow, but you told me you didn't have time because I'm still pregnant with the dragon fetus."

Caixia hurriedly said, "My lady, perhaps His Majesty is worried about your health."

Noblewoman Wen said quietly, "Yes, His Majesty still values ​​his child. With Noblewoman Yi's favor, it would be easy for her to get pregnant. Then..."

A few days later, Lan Qingwu heard the news that Concubine Li had been restored to favor. Ruping told her what had happened, "I heard that Noble Lady Ye, now Concubine Ye, had finished copying the palace rules and scriptures some time ago and was asking Concubine Jiang to release her from her confinement. But that day, she ignored the ban and, seeing Concubine Li passing by at the gate of her palace, she started cursing. Concubine Li ran out onto the palace road, and Concubine Ye chased after her and slapped her. His Majesty happened to be passing by on that side of the palace road, and he immediately confined Concubine Ye again. His Majesty has summoned Concubine Li to his bedchamber for two days in a row."

Lan Qingwu said coldly: "Miss Ye is unlucky enough to be a stepping stone for Miss Li. Miss Li's ambition..."

She thought for a moment and looked at Ru Ping: "I want you to find out how Lady Li became favored. The more detailed the better. If it's too difficult, forget it."

Ru Ping was a little stunned: "Master... this is the first time that the master wants to take the initiative to inquire about someone. What's the difference between her... Lady Li?" The master has always been cold to other concubines in the palace.

Lan Qingwu said, "Miss Li is both incredibly beautiful and incredibly ambitious. I'm afraid I've already become a thorn in her side."

Ru Ping nodded, "Okay, Master, I understand."

After Ruping left, Ruhan looked at Lan Qingwu, "Master, if Ruping wants to find out about His Majesty and Lady Li...who can she find? Master, are you going to..." Ruhan always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

Lan Qingwu was silent for a while, then said softly, "Then we can only find someone from Qianzheng Palace... I think in a few days, the doubts that have been lingering in my mind for a long time will be resolved... I hope I am just being overly suspicious..."

Ru Ping was also quick to act, and replied in just over two days: "Master, I heard that His Majesty dislikes Lady Li for being vulgar and illiterate, and that she made some mistakes when reading to His Majesty. She has been practicing calligraphy all night long during those two days while serving His Majesty in the emperor's bed." Ru Ping heaved a sigh of relief after hearing what Li Xiang said, and quickly replied to her master to reassure him.

But Lan Qingwu didn't feel relieved after hearing this. She frowned slightly and said coldly, "I see."

Ru Ping was confused and looked at Ru Han, who also shook his head. Lan Qingwu said, "Ru Ping, let's stop the medicinal food today. I really can't eat anymore. If you have other food, please leave some. If not, forget it."

Ru Ping was completely stunned: "But..." Looking at Lan Qingwu's expression, she could only nod helplessly and go out to check on the meals.

After all, Ruhan grew up with Lan Qingwu, so she said cautiously: "Master, if His Majesty knew..." She saw how much His Majesty valued your health.

Lan Qingwu's vision blurred. "Ruhan, do you still remember how I saved you and Ruping?"

Ru Han nodded. "When I was eight, my father threw me into a dry well, leaving me to die. He said I was born unlucky with my younger brother. It was my master who saved me. He threw me a rope and had someone pull me out. He gave the man money to buy me, and he also removed my household registration from that family. Only then did I feel like I had a new life."

"Ru Ping? Five years ago, she was begging along the streets and heading to the border to look for her relatives. She was surrounded by several beggars. She had some skills, but so many people almost beat her to death. The master had just recovered from an illness and had returned from burning incense. He gave the beggars money and saved Ru Ping."

"Ruping's name at the time was Fu Ping. The master said that Fu Ping was a drifter and homeless, which was not a good name, so she named her Ru Ping. Ru Ping insisted on following the master, saying that her relatives were nowhere to be found, and since the master had saved her and given her a name, she would repay her with her life. The master saw that she had extraordinary experience and martial arts skills, so he kept her. Ru Ping was indeed an excellent girl. She started as a third or fourth-class maid, and soon she was valued by the master and transferred to her side."

Lan Qingwu now felt cold all over. She recalled her grandfather's teachings: "Your behavior will make people stab you in the back."

It turns out this knife has existed for so long! It's the same person's knife. He immediately sent Ru Ping to the border after returning to the imperial city.

She warned, "Ruhan, you have been in the palace for quite some time now. You must take on responsibilities in Suowu Palace. You cannot just let Ruping worry about everything. You must be able to handle things on your own."

Ru Han said, "Master, don't worry. I'm already familiar with the palace. I'm the one who manages most of the Suowu Palace."

Lan Qingwu nodded and let Ruhan leave first. Left alone, she couldn't help but hug her knees. It turned out the emperor's gaze had never left her. He had never considered letting her go. He must have known every word and action she had taken over the past few years. A chill ran through her.

Did the emperor have any hand in the Lin family's broken engagement? He pushed her to the brink of despair and then summoned her to the palace... She didn't dare to think about it.

Did the emperor treat her like a bird in a golden cage, and the tenderness he showed her was just to keep her inside, in his grasp? Yun Heng wouldn't do that to herself, but why did tears still fall drop by drop? Yes, he was never Yun Heng, he was the emperor!

In his eyes, women are just like objects. How could he allow a woman to provoke him when she is out of his control?

Lan Qingwu's voice was choked with sobs as if he was speaking to himself: "I am nothing!"

Ruhan found Ruping and asked, "What about the master's food? What if His Majesty finds out?"

Ru Ping frowned and said, "Let's keep it secret from His Majesty for now. The master is the most important. If the master can't eat, we'll report it to His Majesty when we have the chance."

Concubine Wen is going to hold a small banquet. Although only concubines below the third rank are invited, she is pregnant with the emperor's fetus and has received such a special honor from His Majesty. Some concubines are saying that Concubine Wen is the first person below the third rank.

Lan Qingwu also received an invitation. She frowned slightly. She hated this kind of socializing, not to mention...

Ru Ping said worriedly, "Master, this noble lady Wen will definitely use this to suppress you."

Lan Qingwu said, "There are only a few ways, so let's go."

Arriving at Wenhua Palace, there was a flurry of toasts and banquets. Noble Lady Wen had really put a lot of thought into the design, and every step in the palace was beautiful. She was surrounded by compliments and flattery.

Lady Wen looked at Lan Qingwu's exquisite dress and headdress. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she felt that Lan Qingwu had a unique charm. She frowned slightly and said to the crowd, "I am the host today. After the sisters finish their banquet, I have prepared a small entertainment for them."

After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and a palace maid prepared a long table, writing brushes, inkstones, and other items. "I have always loved calligraphy, so today I will write a few words. You sisters can leave your works of calligraphy later."

The elder and younger noble ladies, along with several beauties and talented people, gathered around her, complimenting her one after another: "We've long heard of your reputation as a talented woman. Today, you sisters are so lucky to see her."