Queen's favorite

Zhongliyu's favor has always been so special and flamboyant, enveloping people like turbulent sea water, making people indulge in it if they are not careful.

If it was the former Qi Changle, maybe he could still keep a little bit of sobriety during this, so that he could be rational and calm, so that he would not lose his vigilance.

But for her now, this kind of pampering has already caused her to lose herself, and she is even willing to indulge in it.

Qi Changle took a deep breath indiscriminately, suppressing certain emotions in his heart, and finally just bent his lips to reveal a smile.

"In that case, the concubine will thank His Majesty in advance."

Her eyelashes trembled, but she finally suppressed a question she wanted to ask in her heart.

[If one day His Majesty gets tired of me, will such favor be taken back as it should be? ]

But Qi Changle did not choose to ask in the end.

This is too worrying about gains and losses, and too suspicious.It made her feel a little different from herself.

Moreover, no one would like to be questioned like this all the time, even Zhong Liyu who still dotes on her now.

So Qi Changle used reason to suppress his inner thoughts and kept calm.

Then, she thought of another thing.

It was also something that made her care so much that she almost lost her mind and her usual calm.

Qi Changle didn't seem to care, as if he was just asking Zhongliyu casually.

"Speaking of which, His Majesty said during lunch today that he also gave gifts to the imperial concubine?"

This matter has been entangled in Qi Changle's heart.She had never felt such sour emotions.

Although it was the first time to taste it, Qi Changle immediately understood what such emotions represented.

— jealous.

Slightly ridiculous.

Qi Changle, who always claimed to be indifferent and rational, would lose his composure one day because of this.

She used to calculate everything, including the marriage, and even calculated Wang Congyun's feelings for her, so as to seek future benefits.

But I never expected that one day I would be backlashed.

After calculating others, it is her turn to experience such feelings...

Qi Changle took a deep breath, his eyelashes trembling slightly.

Zhong Liyu thought for a while, "Oh, a gift." She smiled lightly, "That's right, I did give Mu He a big gift."

Twilight and.

Qi Changle couldn't help thinking faintly in his heart.

Even calling names is not special, and it is not the first one.

From this point of view, how much her position in Zhongli Yu's heart is, still needs to be discussed.

Perhaps, there is no way to compare with the imperial concubine.

Zhong Liyu nodded his chin with a smile, "Why are you asking about this all of a sudden?"

Qi Changle's expression was calm, and he remained calm, but only smiled faintly when he heard the words.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little curious about what kind of gifts His Majesty will give."

Zhong Liyu twitched the corner of his lips: "It's nothing unusual, but I just gave Mu He a gift...he needs it most, and it's also the gift I should give him the most."

In other words, it was a late apology.

The so-called most should refer to the case of General Su being slandered.

At the beginning, the first emperor set up a trap in disregard of human relations, which harmed General Su's family.

Even if Zhong Liyu rescued Su Muhe and cleared the wrongs of General Su's family after he ascended the throne, it would not be enough.

The sins committed are so serious, how can just this be enough.

It's just... to make up for the mistakes, to make up for some, that's all.

Qi Changle didn't know the story and the truth after that, so Zhongliyu's words were very harsh to her.

Giving a gift gives the other person what they need most.It's really sweet.

But this is also normal, after all Zhongliyu gave it to him... so why not.

Whether it is the mother's command, or the reward for her, or letting her participate in Qi Tianxiang's wedding, they are all for her consideration, and it is also what Qi Changle likes and needs.

It has to be said that if Zhongliyu is really willing to treat a person well, or give him a gift, then that person will definitely like it.

...It's just that she thought that such a thing would be special.

At this moment, Qi Changle could hardly restrain the mixed emotions in his heart.

She wanted to explore, to ask, to know if there was any other development between Zhongliyu and Su Muhe, and also eager to clarify her position in Zhongliyu's heart.

Is she a pet for her entertainment, or a concubine who makes her happy, or, as Qi Changle, she is loved by Zhong Liyu.

She doesn't know any of this.

But Qi Changle suddenly didn't dare to ask.

She is timid and cautious, and will not do things that are not sure.

This is true in calculations, and it is the same here.

If you don't ask, it's fine to keep the status quo.At least Qi Changle won't lose what he has now.

Thinking of this, her eyelashes trembled, and her eyes flickered with emotion, as if she had made up her mind.

Qi Changle bent his lips and didn't ask any more questions.

"It's getting late, and it may be dangerous to ride again. Your Majesty, let's go back."

Zhong Liyu narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had sensed something at that moment, but such keenness was fleeting, making it difficult for her to notice it.

She looked sideways at Qi Changle, staring at her expression, but still didn't see anything.

It has to be said that Qi Changle has already achieved perfection in concealing his emotions.

As long as she doesn't want to, no one will see through her emotions.

This is her advantage, but also her sorrow.

Qi Changle met Zhong Liyu's gaze without changing his face, and even had room to adjust his smile to make her look more natural.

This is the skill she learned to protect herself.It has already been engraved in the blood.

Suddenly, Qi Changle's gaze narrowed slightly, and he landed on the ground not far behind Zhongliyu.

The grass moved slightly.

It's a little dark now, she's not sure if she saw it wrong, but...it really looks like it.

At that moment, Qi Changle thought of many things in her mind, and thought of many kinds of plans, but now she dared not do anything, her palms were sweating, and her hands and feet were a little cold.

Qi Changle approached Zhong Liyu slowly, and then stretched out his hand to him, "Your Majesty, let's go."

Zhong Liyu's eyes fell on her hands, as if he didn't notice the movement behind him.

This is also very good, otherwise Qi Changle is afraid that she will "startle the snake" because of too much attention.

Just when Zhong Liyu stretched out his hand and was about to take a step forward, the shadow in the grass behind him suddenly moved, causing the surrounding weeds to rustle.

Qi Changle's expression changed slightly, and he subconsciously pulled Zhong Liyu's hand, wanting to pull him to her side, and then help block the attack.

"Be careful, Your Majesty!"

However, Zhong Liyu did not panic, and grabbed Qi Changle with his backhand, instead of letting her rush out, he pulled her into his arms, wrapped one hand around her waist, and stretched his other hand into his arms to draw out the short knife, directly Throw it over.

After a light piercing sound, the grass returned to calm.

Qi Changle was dazed, he didn't even care about the posture of being held in Zhong Liyu's arms, but looked over there with lingering fear.

"Your Majesty... have you restrained it?"

Zhongli Yu casually glanced over there, "Yes."

Then she looked back at Qi Changle with a smile, "What's the matter with you?" She had a half-smile, with some gleam in her eyes, very beautiful under the candlelight.

"Why, are you still trying to protect me?"

After the crisis was resolved, Qi Changle relaxed, and only then did she realize the posture of herself and Zhongliyu, and couldn't help but blushed.

"Chen Qie... just a little worried."

"Moreover, the concubine did not succeed in protecting her."

Halfway through trying to protect, he was protected by Zhong Liyu instead.

Then, as if she realized something, she couldn't help asking: "Wait, so Your Majesty already knew there were snakes over there?"

Zhong Liyu hooked the corners of his lips: "Of course."

Qi Changle paused, "How long ago did His Majesty know?"

Zhong Liyu: "I know it since it came here."

Qi Changle couldn't tell if it was embarrassment or shyness, but her face was a little hot, and she couldn't help asking: "Then Your Majesty doesn't care at all?"

There was some emotion in this sentence, because Qi Changle was a little angry when he thought of his nervousness just now and Zhong Liyu's indifference as if he hadn't noticed anything.

I was so worried just now, but the other party already knew about it and didn't take it to heart.

Zhong Liyu glanced at her inexplicably.

"Changle, this is the royal hunting ground, do you think there will be poisonous snakes running in?"

Qi Changle was startled when he asked this question.

Then she realized... Yeah, such low-level mistakes are simply impossible.She, but couldn't think of it.

Concern is chaos.

Qi Changle paused for a moment, lowered his eyes, and retorted with unclear emotion: "But if you get bitten, it will also hurt."

Zhong Liyu was still holding her, his eyes were lowered close to Qi Changle, there was a smile on his lips, and his breath was ambiguous.

"Since you know it hurts, why are you still trying to block it?"

Qi Changle's body was slightly stiff, she pursed her lips, feeling complicated and hesitant.

At that moment, she didn't have any superfluous thoughts or calculations in her heart, only caring like instinct, and... fear and worry.

She didn't even dare to think that the snake wasn't a poisonous snake.

She was just worried about what to do if Zhong Liyu was bitten.

That's why I wanted to lure the other party to leave first.

As for the follow-up, whether the snake would bite her, she never thought about it until Qi Changle was pulled into Zhong Liyu's arms.

By the time you come back to your senses, everything is over.

"Chenqie..." Qi Changle said softly, his eyelashes trembling as if frightened. "Not much thought."

With slight confusion in her eyes, she expressed her true psychological feelings for the first time.

I really didn't think much about it, just subconsciously, I just did it.

Qi Changle's fingertips were still trembling slightly, and they were cold.

She smiled helplessly in her heart.

I must be crazy, why should I stand in the way for Zhong Liyu, if something happens to the other party, the imperial doctor will do his best to help her.If something happened to her... even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance of her dying, no one would take care of her funeral and worry about her family.

In the end, Qi Changle could only think that he was doing good deeds.

After all, Zhong Liyu's "famous reputation", if the poisonous snake really hurt her, then maybe many people will secretly take advantage of the opportunity to attack her.If something happened to Zhong Liyu, then Qi Changle, her favorite concubine, would not end well.

Therefore, it is not only for Zhong Liyu, but also for herself.

The warm temperature wrapped her fingertips, and it was Zhong Liyu who held her hand.

"Okay, I'm afraid it will happen like this."

She squinted her eyes and smiled, feeling very happy.

Zhong Liyu bowed his head and kissed Qi Changle's icy fingertips, smiling broadly.

"There are people here to deal with it, let's go back first."

Qi Changle nodded without objecting.

Zhong Liyu said as if he remembered something: "Do you want to drink snake soup?"

Qi Changle paused, his eyes widened in surprise, "What?"

After she realized it, she quickly shook her head, "No, there's no need."

Qi Changle can't do this for the time being...

Zhongliyu laughed, "Okay, then let someone pick it up and throw it away."

Qi Changle couldn't help but glance over there, then pulled Zhong Liyu's sleeve, "If Your Majesty likes it, you can... drink it by yourself."

She couldn't see the expression on her face, but after all, it was a little complicated.

Zhong Liyu couldn't help laughing and pinched her cheek.

"Okay, I don't like drinking either."

Afterwards, she called for someone to inspect the place again by the way.

When going back, Qi Changle glanced over there. Although she couldn't see what the snake looked like, the chill on her back still persisted.

Then Qi Changle's eyes fell on the hilt of the knife, hesitating for a moment, but still didn't say anything.

……

When washing up at night, Qi Changle was thinking about the day's affairs casually.

Then, she called Su Xi.

"Tell me, what is the relationship between Your Majesty and the Concubine?"

Seemingly unexpected that Qi Changle would ask such a question, Su Xi couldn't help but be stunned.

"Your Majesty and Concubine..." Su Xi recalled, and said what she had known before. "The relationship should be good. After all, the empress also knows that His Majesty hid the noble concubine in the princess mansion against the will of the late emperor. After ascending the throne, he not only named her a noble concubine, but also handed over the power of the harem to the noble concubine, and also overturned the case for the noble concubine's family... "

"It is indeed very attentive."

Qi Changle lowered his eyes, looked at his fingers, and repeated in a murmur: "Very attentive."

Then she couldn't help but said: "Perhaps it's because His Majesty couldn't bear to see Zhongliang have an accident, so he came to help."

"Niang Niang?" Su Xi thought for a while, "Perhaps it is also possible. It is said that His Majesty respects General Su's family very much. If you cherish your talents, it is also possible."

Qi Changle was unhappy, and denied his previous conjecture.

"But if it is pure talent, after overturning the case, the noble concubine will be allowed to re-enter the official position or inherit the family style to lead the army, but His Majesty did not do this, but let the noble concubine stay by your side, it can be seen—"

She bit her lip slightly.

You can see the depth of love.

Su Xi got a glimpse of Qi Changle's inner emotions, and while she was slightly surprised, she also felt that it was justifiable.

After all, since ancient times, the word love is the most difficult to guess, and Qi Changle cares so much because of love himself.

She thought for a while, and comforted her in a harmonious voice: "Your Majesty, you don't have to care about what happened in the past, everyone has to look forward. Although what your majesty did to the noble concubine is very touching, let the slaves see that what your majesty is doing for your empress now That's the way it is."

Qi Changle moved slightly, then lowered his eyes and let out a sigh of relief.

But even so, she still... still cares a lot.

What Qi Changle wants is not to be equal to others in terms of status or treatment.

What she wants is special, the most important thing, and only her.

Qi Changle once didn't understand why some women would become very different after falling in love. Her mother told her that it was because of falling in love and using her heart that she became not like herself.

Qi Changle was disdainful at first.Because she would never allow herself to step into such a situation.

But now, now...

She dropped the glass in frustration.

"Forget it, wash up and go to bed."

Seeing that Qi Changle was still depressed, Su Xi comforted her after hesitating: "Actually, your empress doesn't have to be like this. The relationship between people is based on getting along with each other and comparing them. Even if your majesty cares about your majesty's feelings for the noble concubine, But... the empress may not be able to surpass?"

"And the empress now sees that the former is difficult to surpass, but what if... that is only less than half of His Majesty's emotions?"

Qi Changle paused slightly and understood what she meant.

"But..." She pursed her lips, "Your Majesty has done so much for the noble concubine, if it is only less than half, what right do I have to get all of it?"

Su Xi smiled lightly, "Your Majesty is underestimating herself. From the point of view of slaves and maidservants, it is Your Majesty who is most likely to get all the emperor's love."

Qi Changle looked at her.

Su Xi: "Your Majesty is actually completely different from everyone in the harem. You are the most special in His Majesty's heart. Therefore, Your Majesty only needs to promote your strengths. Don't worry about the rest."

"You should believe in yourself, too."

When Qi Changle was lying on the bed, he was still thinking about Su Xi's words.

Can she... really do it?

Qi Changle knows where her advantage lies, which is the part she has set up since the beginning.

Because of the performance of Tiyuan Palace and after that, Qi Changle successfully established her own status, and made Zhong Liyu look at her with admiration while leaving a place for her in his heart.

This is something no one else can do.

Even imitations are impossible.

But Qi Changle couldn't be absolutely confident, because there was a noble concubine in front.

But now, Su Xi gave her affirmation.

Qi Changle took a deep breath, looking at the dark room after the lights were turned off, his inner thoughts were complicated.

Is she going to go deeper and deeper?

Continue to get along with Zhong Liyu with a fake face like acting?

Qi Changle was having a hard time making a choice.

Because she wanted the best of both worlds, but she didn't have the confidence to choose the best of both worlds.

Because she has embarked on this path from the beginning, and there is no turning back.Unless, she dared to tell her true self, and dared to accept the consequences of Zhongliyu's disappointment or anger.

But obviously, Qi Changle didn't dare.

And Qi Changle didn't have confidence either.

Because the real her can't win Zhongli Yu's love at all.

Take off the disguise, she is nothing.

Qi Changle closed his eyes, his eyelashes trembling slightly.

She rolled over, her fingers clenched tightly.

... let's go on.

Anyway, she doesn't care if she can be her real self, it's fine anyway, anyway, it's been like this for so many years.

On the contrary, it was Zhong Liyu's favorite.

She... doesn't want to lose.

When going to have breakfast the next day, Qi Changle met Xu Zhaoyi.

The other party paused for a moment when they saw her, and then took the initiative to come over and salute.

Qi Changle lowered his eyes, avoiding her salute, and then said with a smile: "Sister, you don't need to be too polite."

Xu Zhaoyi still had a smile on her lips: "How dare you."

Qi Changle raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise, his gaze swept across Xu Zhaoyi's face, and he found a gloomy look in the other's eyes, and understood that she was still feeling sorry for what happened yesterday.

But Qi Changle didn't explain to her and get back together.

After all, this matter was done by Zhong Liyu, so she didn't have to work hard to comfort him.Moreover, people don't necessarily appreciate it.

Xu Zhaoyi is like this now, probably because he regards her as an opponent.

Although Xu Zhaoyi's mood had changed, she didn't break face with Qi Changle directly, so the two walked forward together.

On the way, Xu Zhaoyi mentioned: "By the way, I heard yesterday that my sister and Your Majesty encountered a snake?"

Qi Changle nodded: "Speaking of which, it was a thrilling experience. I somehow crawled in, but fortunately, it is non-toxic, and His Majesty has also dealt with it."

Xu Zhaoyi nodded: "Fortunately, otherwise it would be dangerous."

Then the other party said: "But speaking of it, my younger sister should be more careful." She bent her eyes, "Now my younger sister is very hot, in this harem, there may indeed be a little bit of danger."

Qi Changle looked at her sideways, and met the other's black eyes, his face remained unchanged, but he just smiled slightly: "Thank you for your reminder and concern, but, I'm not that worried—"

She stared at Xu Zhaoyi with deep black eyes.

"After all, His Majesty is protecting me, isn't it?"

Xu Zhaoyi's complexion changed slightly, but he didn't say anything more.

After Qi Changle came in, he saw Zhong Liyu also coming.

With a smile on her face, she walked over to salute, and then Xu Zhaoyi followed.

Qi Changle didn't care about the other party's presence around her, after all, she knew that it was impossible for Zhong Liyu to care about Xu Zhaoyi.

Unless Xu Zhaoyi can change the route and bring new fun to Zhong Liyu.

Zhong Liyu shouted, and asked Qi Changle to sit down.

"Look what to eat."

Qi Changle bent his lips and smiled, "You can do whatever you want, ministers and concubines are not picky about food."

Zhong Liyu chuckled and didn't say anything else, but asked someone to prepare the same case for Qi Changle as himself.

Xu Zhaoyi pursed her lower lip, and then showed a natural smile.

"Your Majesty and Jue Zhaoyi have such a good relationship, it's enviable."

Zhong Liyu's face remained unchanged, and he glanced at her.

Xu Zhaoyi said: "Speaking of which, my concubine recently learned a new dish, why don't I let my concubine show it and present it to His Majesty?"

Hearing her words, Qi Changle paused slightly, stopped, and the smile on his face deepened without a trace.

It's really interesting, this is... competing with me for favor?

Although she had experienced the feeling of a normal palace fight with Concubine Ying before, she had never experienced being favored by others.

Of course, that didn't count for Ren Qiao, the other party just wanted to imitate her, but the gain outweighed the loss.

It was different from Xu Zhaoyi's this time.

Zhong Liyu looked up at her lazily, with a lazy smile on his lips, and he didn't care.

"You made it?" She chuckled, "I want to eat it after you make it?"

Xu Zhaoyi was a little frustrated, but still said with a smile: "It's just my concubine's wish, and I hope His Majesty will make it happen."

Before Zhong Liyu wanted to reply, Qi Changle interjected.

She propped her chin with one hand and looked over with a smile.

"If you say that, the concubine's hands are a little itchy. Why don't you let the concubine borrow the kitchen here and cook some food for His Majesty?"

Zhong Liyu looked back at her, the smile on his face finally had some real warmth.

She twirled the wrench on her finger, not at all critical of Xu Zhaoyi just now.

"Yes." Zhong Liyu rolled his eyes.

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