The palace people greeted: "Empress Cui De."
Shen Dingzhu smiled and did not go out to greet her. She just stood behind the window, her eyes sparkling and charming: "Empress De Fei, your soup has dropped."
Cui Lianfu almost couldn't come back to her senses.
There were rumors in the palace that Shen Dingzhu had been burned to death in a fire.
But four years later, I saw her standing in front of the emperor's window with a smile on her face.
She was even more beautiful than when Cui Lianfu saw her for the first time!
She has a plump figure and is exquisite. It is the early summer. She is wearing a piece of snow silk worth a piece of gold. Her peach-like breasts, slender waist, and every smile look like a hibiscus in full bloom.
Such a stunning beauty was actually found by the emperor!
Cui Lianfu came back to her senses: "Shen...Shen Dingzhu, long time no see, where have you been?"
Shen Dingzhu smiled softly, and the gentle wind blew through her black hair, bringing the fragrance of the beauty: "Are you here to deliver soup to the emperor? I will tell him when the emperor comes back later."
She did not answer Cui Lianfu's question because she had to wait for Xiao Langyan to arrange it for her as to where Shen Dingzhu had been and what he had done over the years.
If they go wrong, their daughter Su Xincheng will not be able to recognize her back.
Cui Lianfu withdrew her gaze and walked away in a hurry.
When she returned to the palace, her hands were still shaking. The palace maid noticed her strangeness and asked, "Mother, what's wrong with you?"
"I heard them say yesterday that the Emperor brought Shen back. I still didn't believe it, but I just saw it and it turned out to be true. The Emperor allowed her to stay in Qianyuan Hall for such a long time, just like living in his own home."
Cui Lianfu said, stirring the handkerchief in her hand, with panic in her eyes.
"With her here, what chance does I have of ascending to the throne?"
Hearing this, the palace maid advised, "Why are you so anxious, Madam? Shen's mother's family is guilty, and they don't even have a title or official position. How can they compare with yours?"
"She is beautiful, but she is just a plaything of the emperor. Even if she is made a concubine, she will still be beneath you."
"What's more, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has not been favored by anyone. On the contrary, he always asks the empress to host palace banquets during every year and festival. This shows his affirmation to you!"
Under the comfort of the palace maid, Cui Lianfu gradually calmed down.
She breathed a sigh of relief: "You are right. The sinner in the palace, Mrs. Fu, is still on the apex of the emperor's heart. She is just a Shen Dingzhu. What do I fear?"
In the past, Shen Dingzhu was just a concubine, but now even if he returns to the palace, he can't get past her!
However, the next day, Xiao Langyan issued an order to make Shen Dingzhu a noble concubine.
There are not many concubines in the Sixth Palace. Including Shen Dingzhu, there are only one concubine, Jieyu and four nobles.
Before Shen Dingzhu came back, Cui Lianfu was the highest-ranking concubine in the palace and often regarded herself as the empress of the palace. But now, Shen Dingzhu has completely stolen the limelight.
Xiao Langyan not only made her a noble concubine, but also gave her a residence in the Yaoguang Palace not far from the Qianyuan Hall, the emperor's residence.
Eunuch Xu Shou led people to help Shen Dingzhu move.
Yaoguang Palace occupies a large area, and there are no other concubines living in the side hall, so everything here belongs to Shen Dingzhu.
A small pond was dug in the yard, with gurgling water flowing down from a small rockery, and a pavilion for enjoying the scenery.
If you look closely, it is very artistic.
Eunuch Xu Shou pointed to the plaque in Yaoguang Palace and said with a smile: "My dear concubine, this is written by the emperor himself, and it was revealed yesterday."
"Not only this, but every plant, tree, brick and tile in the palace is all brand new. Look, if there is anything else you want to add, just tell me."
Shen Dingzhu smiled slightly. She had nothing to find fault with, so she just said, "Thank you, Eunuch Xu, for your hard work."
"How can it be hard work?" After Xiao Langyan became the emperor, Xu Shou followed him, and he was a little more tactful than before. He said with a smile, "The emperor's sincerity towards the imperial concubine is seen by this servant, and he will pay attention to it in the future." I need your support."
Shen Dingzhu responded to the kind words.
Walking further in, he saw the palace maids waiting in the courtyard. Xu Shou said, "This is what the emperor specially told me. They are all old people who have served the empress in the past. Take a look, are you satisfied?"
Shen Dingzhu's beautiful eyes looked stunned.
She took a step forward and took the hand of a palace maid who lowered her head.
"Shen Bi?"
The palace maid raised her head, and it turned out to be Shen Bi. She was filled with tears and immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty! I have finally waited for you to come back."
At first, everyone thought that Shen Dingzhu died in the sea of fire. Shen Bi tried to commit suicide three times, but Xiao Langyan sent people to stop him.
"My slave thought that you were dead and followed you away wholeheartedly, but the emperor asked my slave to wait carefully, saying that the master would definitely come back one day."
Nanny Song on the side quickly stepped forward and patted Shen Bi gently: "You girl, it's a good thing that I'm back, why are you still saying you won't die?"
Shen Bi quickly slapped herself twice: "I made a mistake, please punish me."
How could Shen Dingzhu be willing to hit her? These were the relatives who had been by her side when she was in the most difficult times.
She quickly took Shen Bi's hand, her eyes moist: "Mother Song is here too."
Turning around, she saw another man who was taciturn but looking at her with tears in his eyes. Who could it be if it wasn't Xiucui?
Xu Shou stepped forward with a smile: "The remaining palace servant is Yue Bai, and there are four rough eunuchs. Please do whatever you want, the queen."
Shen Dingzhu said thank you, and after Xu Shou had arranged all the furnishings, she chatted happily with everyone.
Shen Bi poured tea, and Sister Song gave Shen Dingzhu a soft cushion to lean on behind her.
Xiucui stepped forward and said with choked sobs: "I know that one day, your Majesty will definitely bring you back."
Shen Dingzhu smiled softly: "How can you be so sure?"
"Every year on the Empress's birthday, the Emperor would stand in the burned courtyard. This is not a secret in the palace." Xiucui said.
Shen Dingzhu laughed, but didn't take the words seriously, just listened.
She asked Nanny Song to check the belongings in the palace.
According to the etiquette regulations, Nanny Song is the one in charge next to her, and the other two eldest ladies are Shen Bi and Xiucui.
Yuebai, several little palace maids, and little eunuchs all work rough.
Shen Dingzhu looked around and wondered: "Why don't you see Chunxi?"
Xiao Langyan sent back all the old people from the past.
There is no reason to miss Chunxi. On that day, Chunxi was still quick in legs and feet and went to see Dr. Cen for her.
Unexpectedly, after hearing what Shen Dingzhu asked, embarrassment flashed across the faces of Shen Bi and the others.
Shen Dingzhu felt something was wrong.
Her pretty eyebrows darkened, and she looked a bit majestic: "Mother Song, tell me, what's going on?"
Grandma Song did not dare to hide anything, she lowered her head and said: "Back to Madam, Chunxi, he offended Mrs. Fu last year and was punished to be raped..."
Shen Dingzhu's eyebrows jumped.
"What did he do to offend Fu Yunqiu?"
"As a sinner, Mrs. Fu stayed in the palace. The emperor did not allow anyone to visit her, but Chunxi went away for some reason on that day. Mrs. Fu made a big fuss and said that Chunxi wanted to be scornful of her. Poor Chunxi couldn't explain it. So he was sent to a violent chamber by the emperor."
Shen Dingzhu's heart sank.
Chunxi was too smart to do such a thing, and was probably harmed by Fu Yunqiu.
She pressed her eyebrows and said, "The steward of the rape room brought Chunxi to see me."
Shen Bi was startled and hurriedly knelt down: "Your Majesty, please slow down for now. You have just returned to the palace, so there is no need to cause any rift with the emperor over this matter. As a sinner, Mrs. Fu was grounded, and she was doing more and more tricks every day. , trying every possible means to make the emperor go to see her."
"She has deep thoughts. If she says something unpleasant to the emperor, it will be detrimental to you!"
Shen Dingzhu's pretty eyebrows raised with dignity: "I am a noble concubine now. Do I have no right to interrogate a criminal who committed a crime? What's more, I am not trying to protect you, but I am investigating for Chunxi."
Without her, no one would make the decision for Chunxi.
Now that she is back, this matter cannot be ignored no matter what.
What's more, she would have to face Fu Yunqiu sooner or later. In this position, Shen Dingzhu knew that she and she were enemies.
