The Beloved in the Palm

Chapter 135 The Emperor’s “Preference”

What a big deal.

This sentence passed through Emperor Liang De's heart again.

He looked at Liu Yuerong: "What does Princess Wei think?"

This was the last chance for Liu Yuerong and the two of them to escape.

Liu Yuerong looked at Xue Qingyin.

Xue Qingyin sat there with the royal meal in front of her. Although the food has cooled down, it still has a faint aroma. With a slight smile on her face, she tilted her head and looked at them.

The scene was extremely calm, as if they were sitting back and watching what other tricks they could come up with.

Liu Yuerong couldn't suppress the anger in her heart.

She lowered her head, tried her best to restrain her trembling, and said, "Follow your father's wishes."

Emperor Liang De was a little disappointed, and then said: "Then I will come and see for myself how rampant the trend of relying on power to do convenient things and even bribery is now in the capital."

When Liu Yuerong heard these words, she stayed there, not knowing whether to be happy or unhappy for a moment.

The good news is that His Majesty is willing to investigate Xue Qingyin strictly.

The bad news is that His Majesty has to personally supervise the inspection, so there are naturally few hands and feet he can move.

Liu Yuerong could only instinctively look in the direction of Concubine Wan.

Concubine Wan looked straight ahead without looking at her, wondering what she was thinking.

"Concubine Wan, do you still have any objections?" Emperor Liang De asked again.

Concubine Wan bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise, and I have no objections."

"Then let's disperse. I haven't finished the meal yet." Emperor Liang De said lukewarmly.

The gentleness he had when he first walked in was completely gone.

Liu Yuerong's heart tightened, but now she couldn't retreat and was stuck there.

Then all we have to do is bite the bullet and move forward!

"Concubine, please retire."

"My daughter-in-law is resigning."

The voices of Concubine Wan Gui and Liu Yuerong fell one after another.

When exiting, Liu Yuerong glanced in Xue Qingyin's direction again.

She and the fourth princess were still sitting firmly, with no intention of leaving at all... They still want to stay here and continue to have dinner with His Majesty?

Liu Yuerong suddenly felt as if a big hand reached into her chest, grabbed her heart and squeezed it hard.

Sore and painful.

After walking far away, Liu Yuerong came back to her senses and murmured in a low voice: "Mother, my father still keeps Xue Qingyin in the palace. Isn't this his preference? Will my father favor her to the end?"

Concubine Wan turned to look at her: "How many family affairs did you handle with Mrs. Liu in the boudoir in the past?"

Liu Yuerong was stunned and realized immediately that Concubine Wan was referring to her incompetence.

Liu Yuerong suppressed her embarrassment and said: "In the past... I used to study more with my brother, learn poetry and prose, and rarely get involved in family affairs."

After she finished speaking, she quickly defended herself: "I heard that Xue Qingyin followed her mother earlier and learned to manage the family shop. These daughters-in-law are indeed no better than her. But after all, these are just businessmen's behavior..."

Concubine Wan's eyes moved slightly.

yes.

She didn't like Mrs. Xue's background at the beginning, and Xue Qingyin also had such a face...

But who would have thought that Xue Qingyin looks like a straw bag vase, but she is so calm but extremely aggressive?

"Okay, don't speculate on His Majesty's thoughts. If you are unable to stabilize yourself, it will be equivalent to sending yourself to Xue Qingyin's hands, waiting for death."

After Concubine Wan said this, she probably really couldn't believe Liu Yuerong's determination was stable enough.

She still explained: "His Majesty has always behaved like this, appearing gentle and very talkative. When he cares about others, he does not really show preference..."

Speaking of this, Concubine Wan paused, as if she was thinking of herself.

Liu Yuerong didn't know how to look at her face, so she was overjoyed after hearing this: "So, it's my mother who understands my father's thoughts. Thank you so much for your teaching!"

Concubine Wan suddenly felt very depressed. She waved her hand and said, "Go back and wait for His Majesty's orders."

Liu Yuerong responded and left happily.

Concubine Wan pressed her forehead and said to the nanny beside her: "What kind of idiot did the Liu family raise? Xue Qingyin is smarter than her. The four princesses are smarter than her."

Having said this, Concubine Wan clenched her nails: "The fourth princess... seems to be a little distant from me recently."

Grandma also frowned and said, "Could it be Xue Qingyin..."

Concubine Wan shook her head: "Probably not. Back then, the fourth princess helped me deal with Xue Qingyin... I'm afraid His Majesty's attitude has changed."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh heavily: "Liu Yuerong is of no use. I'm afraid she won't be able to harm Prince Xuan's palace at all this time."

"Then why didn't the empress speak out to stop it and let the matter go?" the eldest maid asked puzzledly.

Mammy glanced sideways at her and said, "You still have something to learn. If you retreat when you encounter some difficulties, wouldn't that make it more certain that your empress went here today just to deal with Xue Qingyin? If you are really selfless, just For the sake of His Majesty, for the sake of the atmosphere in the capital, and even more for the sake of Prince Xuan’s palace, we should insist on thorough investigation and never become a coward.”

Concubine Wan nodded: "If you want to back down, Liu Yuerong can only say it yourself, I can't. That's all... in the end, this matter has nothing to do with me."

She didn't feel sorry for Liu Yuerong very much.

Even dead.

Change to a better Princess Wei as soon as possible.

For example, Lu Shuyi is really a pity!

Let’s get back to this room.

Emperor Liang De looked at Xue Qingyin and asked in a lukewarm tone: "Do you still want to eat?"

Xue Qingyin nodded: "Eat, I'm not full yet."

Emperor Liang De: "..." He was not surprised at all.

The palace servants quickly replaced the cold food.

While waiting for the dishes to be served again, Emperor Liang De asked Xue Qingyin: "Aren't you afraid?"

"What are you afraid of? Father is so wise. He won't favor anyone."

"I thought you would cry and beg me to favor you."

"I am right, why do you want favoritism?"

"You don't want it."

"Yes!" Xue Qingyin nodded very impressively.

Half an hour later, they finally finished their meal.

Emperor Liang De was a little upset, thinking that the subordinates would make a fuss about trivial matters in order to fight.

But Xue Qingyin, the person involved, acted calm, so Emperor Liang De's annoyance naturally went away.

"Send the concubine of King Xuan out of the palace."

Wu Shaojian responded and prepared to send Xue Qingyin out personally.

Xue Qingyin stood up, but did not leave in a hurry. Instead, she asked, "Can you give me the pot of calamus on my father's desk?"

Emperor Liang De: "..."

He was really amused.

It was already so late, and she still had the mind to think about these things?

Emperor Liang De asked, "Didn't you say that the silver was enough to spend, so you don't need to reward me?"

Xue Qingyin defended herself, "This is not silver. I see that the pot of calamus on my father's desk is slender and green, very lush, and has a stretched shape, which has an air of transcendence. The ancients always liked to use it to symbolize the integrity of literati..."

The ancients compared calamus to "fairy grass" and called it "the four elegant flowers and plants" together with orchids, chrysanthemums, and narcissus. At that time, planting calamus was popular, and there was even a saying that "there is no literati without calamus".

Xue Qingyin pursed her lips and smiled, saying bluntly: "I think it would be really suitable if it is placed on my farm!"

Emperor Liang De: "..."

Listen, the place has been planned before the things are in hand.

Thinking of today's troubles.

Emperor Liang De finally waved his hand and said: "Reward."

"Thank you, father." Xue Qingyin quickly bowed symbolically.

In fact, this emperor is quite easy to please except that he is a little bit immoral!

"But this thing is called Jianpu." Emperor Liang De said.

Wu Shaojian smiled at the side when he heard it.

Xue Qingyin wondered, is there any difference? This thing is indeed called calamus.

"In addition, there are Tangpu, Changbaopu, and Jinqianpu." Emperor Liang De said lightly.

Xue Qingyin really hadn't heard of these, and hurriedly said: "Jinqianpu sounds good."

It sounds very rich!

The meaning is very good!

Emperor Liang De said with a smile: "Tangpu has flower buds, and its color is gorgeous. I think you will like it more."

Xue Qingyin took advantage of the situation and said: "If my father gives it to me, I will like it too."

Emperor Liang De looked at Wu Shaojian: "Then find two for her another day."

Wu Shaojian responded and sent Xue Qingyin out.

The pot of sword cattail was naturally held in Wu Shaojian's arms. ...Of course, Xue Qingyin couldn't do it herself.

"I will send someone to send two more pots of Tangpu, Jinqian Pu, and Changbao Pu to the Xuanwang Mansion later." Wu Shaojian said.

The emperor said to do it another day, but he couldn't really do it another day!

Of course, he had to buy it for her quickly!

This variety, just have everything. Why bother to compare the one or two pots?

"That's great, thank you for your hard work, Wu Shaojian." Xue Qingyin thought to herself that it was really generous, and her tone was sweet.

How could Wu Shaojian dare to accept this "hardship"? He quickly said: "What kind of word is 'concubine'?"

Probably because he was being polite, Wu Shaojian paused and said: "You still don't know why the concubine is called 'Jianpu'? I guess no one has mentioned it to the concubine before."

"Hmm?" Xue Qingyin looked at him.

Wu Shaojian said in a deep voice: "This is to avoid the name of the current emperor. Concubine called me directly in front of him today, fortunately, His Majesty didn't mind."

Reminding the concubine of King Xuan of this detail was a good thing for him.