Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Shen Yanyan listened to Dongxue's words, saying that His Majesty had gone to Concubine Jiang's palace again, and she felt something strange in her heart, so fast that she couldn't catch it. Shen Yanyan frowned.

Shen Yanyan was lying on the bed thinking about all this.

If Concubine Lan fell ill because His Majesty doted on her, and she was drugged because of her face and the fact that His Majesty stayed overnight in her palace, then Yuan Hanshuang was under house arrest, and Lin Rongyue had no sense of existence at all.

The only one left was Concubine Jiang who had served him in bed before, but she actually served him in bed again.

A concubine should not dare to attack her and Concubine Lan at the same time, so the person who did it could only be Concubine Gao. Then why did Concubine Gao show mercy to Concubine Jiang? This shouldn't be the case. Unless Concubine Jiang is hers.

But how could Concubine Jiang, a newcomer to the palace, be so close to Concubine Gao, to the point that the two-faced Concubine Gao personally paved the way for her? Shen Yanyan couldn't understand.

Jiangpin was just the daughter of a prefect like herself, and she lived far away in Jinling. She should have no connection with Concubine Gao. I have never heard that Jiangpin had met Concubine Gao in private. Why was that?

Concubine Jiang, Jinling, and Concubine Gao. Shen Yanyan always felt that something was strange, but she couldn't tell what was wrong.

After a while, Shen Yanyan suddenly realized that if Concubine Gao helped Concubine Jiang because of Prime Minister Gao's suggestion, it means that Prime Minister Gao and Jinling have a special relationship, but Jinling has always been the territory of King Wu, and has nothing to do with Prime Minister Gao. If the Jiang family and King Wu are of the same lineage, and Prime Minister Gao helped Concubine Jiang gain power, it means that Prime Minister Gao and King Wu have a special relationship.

One is an extremely powerful official, and the other is a vassal king who rules a region. Why would the two have anything in common? Shen Yanyan thought carefully.

After thinking about it, there is only one possibility, that Gao Xiang wants to rebel together with King Wu. Thinking of this possibility, Shen Yanyan widened her eyes and quickly got up. She was a little bit unbelievable.

It is not easy for Xiao Jingzhan to sit on the dragon throne, as there are wolves in front and tigers behind.

"Jinling, Prime Minister Gao, Yangzhou, that explains why he went to Yangzhou. I'm afraid he has known for a long time that these two people are in collusion, otherwise he wouldn't have run so far to Yangzhou." Shen Yanyan muttered to herself while sitting on the bed.

All of this makes sense. Xiao Jingzhan must have known that Concubine Jiang was Prime Minister Gao and King Wu's person. Then why did he run from Concubine Jiang's palace to Yaohua Palace in the middle of the night that night? Did Concubine Jiang really sleep with him?

Shen Yanyan lay quietly on the bed, her thoughts drifting away. She closed her eyes slightly, frowned slightly, and seemed to be thinking about something.

After a while, her expression gradually relaxed, as if she had solved a problem in her heart. As her thoughts drifted away, her eyes slowly closed and she fell into a deep sleep. Her breathing became steady and deep, and her body gradually relaxed. Her hands were gently placed on her chest, as if protecting her inner peace.

The world around her also became quiet as she fell asleep, with only the slight sound of breathing echoing in the air. At this moment, Shen Yanyan was completely immersed in a sweet dream, and everything became so quiet and beautiful.

The next day

Cuichen Palace.

Concubine Gao was flipping through the account book while Lanxiang was talking about Concubine Jiang's sleeping with her last night. Concubine Gao frowned slightly and said, "She got a good deal!"

Lanxiang nodded. Who said it wasn't true? It had been a long time since His Majesty came to Cuichen Palace. But the Queen still had to make arrangements for them.

"I see Qing'er, Concubine Jiang's personal maid. She walks with her head held high in the palace all day long. She is so annoying." Lanxiang recalled how arrogant Qing'er was when she was making things difficult for the eunuchs in the imperial kitchen.

Concubine Gao smiled softly at the bronze mirror and stroked the pearl flowers on her temples. "She is just a clown. She is still useful now. Let her be arrogant for a while."

"Let's have someone else sleep with me. I think Concubine Sun is a good choice." Concubine Gao looked at her beautiful appearance in the mirror and was very satisfied.

All men love new things and dislike old ones, even the emperor is the same. He doted on Xu Xiaolan so much in the past, but now he only hears the laughter of the new one and never hears the cries of the old one.

The only thing is that the power in her hands will never change. She doesn't want to be just a noble concubine. Since His Majesty is unwilling to give it to her, she will fight for it herself. As long as her Gao family continues to prosper, sooner or later she will be able to sit on the throne of queen.

Lanxiang was a little scared when she saw the Imperial Concubine's smile. Just as she was about to speak, she saw the Imperial Concubine move her eyes to the window and said with a smile: "With the newcomer entering the palace, the palace is indeed much more lively."

Lanxiang's eyes moved slightly, and she stood there without saying a word.

In the evening, everyone in the harem was waiting for news, especially the newcomers who had just entered the palace, all of whom were hoping that His Majesty would choose them to sleep with him.

Zhongcui Palace is no exception. Concubine Jiang hopes that His Majesty will return to her palace tonight.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at the wooden signs at the front row today, his eyes darkened. The Gao family seemed quite anxious.

"Let's go to Linglongxuan." Xiao Jingzhan said.

Eunuch Li immediately sent someone to notify Linglongxuan.

When Concubine Sun heard the news, she was delighted.

She ordered her servants to hurriedly begin preparations, starting with lighting a stick of incense, which filled the entire room with a light, elegant aroma.

Then she ordered someone to prepare a bucket of warm fragrant soup. The water was crystal clear and exuded an enchanting aroma.

Concubine Sun gently took off her clothes and stepped into the bathtub.

Her skin looked even more delicate and tender in the water, as if she could squeeze water out of it. She gently stirred the water, feeling the warmth and buoyancy of the water, as if all her fatigue was washed away at this moment.

She washed her body carefully.

After washing, she gently wiped the water off her body with a soft cloth, and then put on the gorgeous clothes that had been prepared long ago. She looked in the mirror, carefully dressed up, and put on expensive jewelry to make herself more beautiful.

Concubine Sun walked out of the room in a happy mood. She knew very well that what was going to happen next was of great significance to her and she had to face it in the best possible state.

At this moment, she is full of confidence and expectation, like a blooming flower, ready to welcome the glory that belongs to her.

Concubine Sun was waiting for His Majesty in the palace, with great anticipation in her heart.

Just as she was looking out, she heard footsteps and the eunuch's voice outside the palace:

"Your Majesty has arrived."

Concubine Sun hurriedly went up to greet him and said, "I greet your Majesty. May your Majesty be well and safe."

The woman was dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a slightly red cheek and a shy tone. A trace of disgust flashed in Xiao Jingzhan's eyes, and his face was almost emotionless. But he still reached out to help her: "Get up."

Lanterns were lit under the eaves of the palace wall of Linglingxuan. Concubine Sun followed Xiao Jingzhan into the bedroom. They were not far away from each other, and Concubine Sun could almost smell the cool fragrance of His Majesty. She let her heart beat rapidly and her cheeks flushed.

Xiao Jingzhan entered the inner hall, and the palace servants left wisely, leaving only two people in the inner hall. Seeing this, Concubine Sun felt her face getting hot, and she lowered her head slightly, with a bit of shyness like a woman.

At this time, in the Qiluo Pavilion which was relatively far away from Linglongxuan.

Concubine Lan sat in front of a round rosewood table carved with orchids. The tea on the table had already gone cold. She picked up the cold tea, took a sip, and had a cold look on her face.

After a while, a palace maid came in quietly and said slowly, "Master, His Majesty has entered Linglong Pavilion."

There was finally some movement on Lan Fei's cold face. She lowered her eyes, said nothing, put down the cold tea, and looked at the dark night sky outside, with a hint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes.

Qiuyue looked at the silent empress and stepped aside, ready to receive instructions at any time.

Lan Fei stood up, walked to the window, looked at the moon in the night sky, and murmured to herself: "I only hear the laughter of the new people, but I can't even be considered an old person."

She is now standing beside him openly, but for so many years, he has no feelings for her. In the past, she was his shield. He didn't like her but would pretend to come to the Qiluo Pavilion often so that she could take a look at him more often. Now, he doesn't even come.

Concubine Jiang, Noble Lady Sun, Concubine Gao and even myself are just tools that he can use. Shen Yanyan in Yaohua Palace is the one he likes.

He took her out of the palace without telling anyone and served her food himself. When had he ever done this to anyone before?

"Go down, I'll be alone." Xu Xiaolan said softly.

"Yes, I'll take my leave." Qiuyue bowed and retreated.

Inside Linglongfang.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at Concubine Sun who was unbuckling her belt with cold eyes. He waved one hand towards the night sky and all the lights in the hall went out.

Looking at Concubine Sun again, she had fallen to the ground and had already fainted.

Kneeling on one knee, An Yi took out the bottle familiarly and began to ask questions.

After leaving Linglongfang, Xiao Jingzhan went to Yaohua Palace.

The weather in July was getting hotter and hotter. Shen Yanyan could feel the heat even in the inner room of the palace. She couldn't stand the heat, so she brought a pot of wine and sat down by the window.

The ice in the palace was only available during the hottest summer months, but now it was only mid-July and she was already too hot to sleep. She had always been afraid of heat.

She gently opened the lid of the wine jug, and a rich aroma of wine wafted out.

She filled her glass and looked out the window at the view outside. The sun shone on the courtyard, the trees were shady, and the flowers and plants were swaying gently in the wind.

Even the wind was a little hot, and I felt even more irritated.

But this beautiful scenery could not dispel the heat in her heart. She picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and let the coolness and mellowness spread in her mouth.

After taking a sip of wine, I calmed down a little bit. Fortunately, I asked Xia Zhu to hang the wine in the well next to the kitchenette during the day.

At this moment, with the cold wine and the beautiful moonlight, the boredom in my heart disappeared a lot.

“When life is happy, you should enjoy it to the fullest, and don’t let the golden cup face the moon empty. Tsk tsk tsk, this is how people should live.” Shen Yanyan sighed.

Why work so hard? It would be so nice to be a lazy guy and eat and drink every day.

Shen Yanyan thought of the matter of Tianxiang Pavilion again. There had been no news from her. She wondered if that person had heard the news from the capital and where he was now.