39, Suicide
Although the title was a bit casual, the title given by the emperor was a kind of honor after all, so Xia Tong had to reluctantly accept it. Anyway, it was just for fun in private, so it didn't matter - the Zhou Dynasty actually didn't do such a thing. In the past,
Even if they meet two palace concubines with the same surname or even the same position, they will only distinguish them based on their age and call them "big so-and-so" and "little so-and-so".
This is the first time she has been like this.
Xia Tong only hoped that the emperor would not suddenly think of calling her "Xiao Xian" or "Xian'er" in the future, which would be too embarrassing - it would be hard not to remind her of Teacher Zeng in a certain sitcom.
Liu Zhang saw that she had just finished eating the apple and peeled another orange. He couldn't help frowning and said, "You don't have to worry about getting upset after eating such sour things."
"I have a very strange appetite now. You think it's sour, but I think it's very sweet. If you don't believe me, try it." Xia Tong handed the remaining half of the cup to the emperor's lips.
Liu Zhang had always had a weird temper and refused to eat food that had passed through other people's hands, but now he didn't mind and took it into his mouth.
When An Ruhai came in, he saw the two of them making out affectionately. He was so ashamed that he had nowhere to hide, so he had to cover his face with a fly whisk and said, "Your Majesty, the noble concubine wants to see you."
Jiang Bilan is here? Xia Tong was startled and subconsciously wanted to leave. Then he remembered that the person was outside the door at this moment. Didn't he bump into him?
It's better to take shelter behind a screen.
Unexpectedly, the emperor held her down and easily put her on his knees, "What are you afraid of? You didn't do anything wrong."
Xia Tong:……
Does Jiang Bilan have to hate her to death to be willing to accept this person?
She finally saw how evil the emperor was. She wanted to be a salted fish, but the emperor refused to let her live in peace. He insisted on pushing her to the opposite side of the masses - the evil bourgeoisie.
Forget it, Jiang Bilan hates her anyway, so it's okay to make her jealous. Xia Tong thought about the fact that the Jiang family deliberately found a high-quality imitation to seduce her, and she felt a little bit unhappy in her heart.
At this time, outside the Qinzheng Palace, Jiang Bilan was patiently waiting for An Ruhai to send a message. This patience was only superficial, but her heart was actually turned upside down.
Regardless of whether Feng Yuzhen's incident could be found out, she would eventually be implicated. Jiang Bilan thought that it would be better to strike first and take the responsibility herself, so as to clear away the suspicion.
However, she has always regarded herself as the legitimate daughter of the Jiang family. She has never asked for help, and even the emperor has never embarrassed her. Now, standing in the sun and waiting for people to spread the news is already a great deal for her.
humiliation.
After a while, she was sweating profusely. Fortunately, the makeup powder given by Feng Yuzhen was very effective and it didn't take off her makeup now. Jiang Bilan thought about it and it was a pity that Feng Yuzhen was useless. She still had to find a way to get those secret recipes.
The waiters in front of the Qinzheng Hall were no more polite to her than usual. She stood there for a long time, but no one offered her a cup of tea, and no one invited her to sit in the corridor.
Jiang Bilan looked at the little monkey who was leisurely picking his ears. This man was far less calm than his master An Ruhai, and he looked particularly annoying.
Jiang Bilan held back her anger and said: "What on earth is Your Majesty busy with? Why haven't you let me in for a long time?"
The little monkey flicked a ball of cerumen stuck to his fingertips, and it flew out like a dart. Jiang Bilan felt nauseated and almost vomited out her lunch, so she hurriedly dodged.
Fortunately it never happened to her.
Jiang Bilan breathed a sigh of relief and heard the person say: "Your Majesty is chatting with Xia Meiren, and he will naturally summon the empress when he has time."
It's Xia Tong again. What kind of magical power does this woman have? She has captured the emperor's heart so tightly that even Feng Yuzhen has become a defeated enemy.
There was nothing outstanding about that face. Besides, didn't she find someone who was almost exactly the same? The emperor didn't like it.
Jiang Bilan muttered something secretly, but after seeing An Ruhai coming out, she quickly straightened her clothes and followed him into the palace.
The shocking sight caught her off guard. She saw that Xia had the gall to sit on the emperor's lap, twisting around like a boneless person. The emperor did not reprimand her, but instead talked and laughed happily. What is this called?
thing?
Foolish king! Demonic concubine!
Xia Tong caught a glimpse of Jiang Bilan's livid face. She didn't dare to stay longer and struggled to get off the emperor. She wanted to break free just now, but the dog emperor held her waist tightly, and it was through her clothes. From an outsider's point of view, it was like
It was as if she was actively hanging on the emperor's shoulders.
In all conscience, if she had such arm strength, she should have changed her career to become a gymnast long ago.
Liu Zhang gently scraped her nose and smiled fondly, "I'll see you again in the evening, but don't go to bed early."
Xia Tong thought to himself that the emperor was really good at killing people with this soft knife. It would be strange if the imperial concubine heard this and didn't misunderstand him.
She did not dare to delay any longer and hurriedly saluted Jiang Bilan before bowing and exiting.
Jiang Bilan soaked a whole vat of vinegar, and it was inevitable that there would be a bit of sourness in her words, "Your Majesty really loves Chong Xia Meiren, but no matter how much it hurts, you can't forget the ancestral rules. If outsiders see you and Xia Meiren playing and playing, you won't be able to do anything."
If you don’t care about the king’s face, what will your ministers and people think?”
Liu Zhang glanced at her lightly and said, "Aren't you just an outsider?"
Jiang Bilan:……
An Ruhai Xindao: The Emperor is too cruel. What woman would listen to such words? Even if there is something wrong with the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor cannot hurt someone's heart like this.
He hurriedly came out to make up for it, "What your Majesty means is that the queen's breasts have hills and valleys, and she will definitely not ignore the overall situation. It's okay to let you see her."
Jiang Bilan wondered, was she just a housekeeper? In addition to settling accounts every day, she had nothing to do but watch the emperor and his little wife having fun in the boudoir?
Although she has not yet formally established herself as a queen, she has always regarded herself as her legitimate wife, so naturally she does not want to be jealous over trivial matters and spoil her demeanor.
Thanks to her good education, she did not shed tears at this time, but forced a smile and said: "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to ask you to tell me."
"Say." After Xia Tong left, the emperor still criticized his mistakes and returned to his usual unapproachable persona.
Who knows whether he was criticizing the book or writing a love poem for Xia? Maybe he just didn't want to face her.
Jiang Bilan was full of complaints but couldn't let it go. Finally she remembered the serious business, so she gave a solemn salute and said: "I rule the Sixth Palace. I would like to ask you to investigate Feng Meiren's case. I hope your majesty will allow it."
He thought it would take a lot of talking, but the emperor agreed easily, "Yes."
Jiang Bilan was startled. Wasn't the emperor afraid that she would do something wrong or accuse innocent people? When she wanted to understand the key, she suddenly realized that the emperor was so cold, which showed that he no longer had any affection for Feng Yuzhen.
This Feng family is really useless.
When the emperor came over in the evening, Xia Tong was practicing the health exercises mentioned in an ancient book. It was a recipe passed down from Aunt Ping's family. It was said that it could not only strengthen the body, but also avoid excessive obesity during pregnancy and make childbirth smoother in the future.
It happened that she had eaten too much today and needed some exercise. This exercise was not as intense as Wu Qinxi, so it was just right to practice on a soft bed.
In fact, it's a bit like modern yoga.
When the emperor came in, he saw her twisting her limbs into an impossible position. He thought she was possessed by a ghost and rushed forward to separate her.
After listening to Xia Tong's explanation, he said calmly: "Why bother with all this? I'm not afraid of hurting my waist."
Xia Tong thought to herself that she had practiced very well, but the emperor's sudden attack almost tore off her hand, and she was still feeling a faint pain - as expected, the straight man deserved to have no partner.
She didn't dare to ask questions, but said bitterly: "Why is Your Majesty here again?"
Liu Zhang said: "I didn't come over on a certain day, or do you not want me to come see you?"
Of course Xia Tong didn't dare to say yes, but she was busy raising a baby. To be honest, it was quite troublesome for the emperor to always come to disturb her. She couldn't sleep with him, and she didn't want to recommend bed partners to the emperor against her will.
Secondly, her hands were really tired and sore - a normal man must have too many physiological problems. The emperor used to have six clean organs, but when he started eating meat, he felt like he couldn't eat enough, and it was difficult to take care of him.
Xia Tong sighed: "I thought your Majesty was just perfunctory with the imperial concubine."
That's why I said that I came to her palace just to piss off Jiang Bilan - regardless of the Jiang family's misdeeds, these two are actually quite like a pair of happy enemies, but of course it's not so pure once politics is involved.
Liu Zhang raised his eyebrows, "Am I so petty in your eyes?"
Could it be... wasn't it? Xia Tong didn't dare to admit it, so he had to conceal the fact with a guilty conscience.
Liu Zhang had to teach her a lesson now, so he took off his clothes and went to tickle her underside. Xia Tong was the most ticklish, and he made her laugh to the point of tears. She writhed around on the bed and was so excited.
Become maggots.
The two of them played around for a while, and then Liu Zhang said seriously: "You are not joking. I said I would come to your palace, so of course I will come."
The emperor was very serious about his promise. Xia Tong was hugged by him and felt warmth coming from her vest. It was a rare moment for her to "show kindness", "Why don't I go and relieve the anger for you?"
Buying Coke is not an option, after all she is pregnant with a child.
However, Liu Zhang enjoyed this moment of tenderness and pressed her hand back into the quilt, "No, I just want to have a good sleep tonight."
Xia Tong thought that he was a little stimulated by Feng Yuzhen's incident. Whether it was regretting that he almost became a cuckold or suspecting that Feng Yuzhen was using tricks, it was inevitable that he couldn't be hardened. To be honest, she was not shocked either.
Xiao, Feng Yuzhen's dance doesn't look like a technique, but more like a sorcery.
Now that I think about it, it's not like everything in the world.
Xia Tong leaned on his shoulder and asked quietly: "Why did your Majesty agree that the imperial concubine will investigate this matter?"
It's like adding fuel to the fire. Jiang Bilan's temperament, she hates Feng Yuzhen for ruining her affairs and ruining her reputation, and she may want to put people to death; Feng Yuzhen is not good at it, so in order to survive, what kind of tricks are she using?
All made to come out.
The emperor seemed to be just enjoying the show.
Liu Zhang patted her shoulder and said sleepily: "Of course I have my own intentions. You can just raise your baby with peace of mind."
Seeing that he didn't want to say more, Xia Tong had no choice but to suppress her doubts and lie down. She had watched several big plays during the day, and she was tired now.
The two slept together until midnight, when suddenly it became noisy outside, as if someone was trying to break in without permission.
An Ruhai hurriedly came in and kowtowed. It was clear that the situation was urgent. "Reporting to Your Majesty, Jade Palace just came to report that Feng Meiren has committed suicide."
Liu Zhang yawned, "Are you dead?"
The emperor didn't seem to be in a hurry... An Ruhai said sarcastically: "No, fortunately the palace people found out in time and rescued Feng Meiren."
Liu Zhang sighed: "I knew she wouldn't die."
Xia Tong:……
Chapter completed!