Yi Guiren didn't wait for Wei Cheng's response for a long time and couldn't help but raise his eyes to take a peek.
The other party's eyes were gentle, just like when they met by the river, but the eyes were clearly on his face, but not focused, as if he was looking at others through himself.
Yi Guiren had doubted countless times whether he had become someone else's substitute.
However, I have repeatedly asked the people who serve, and they all say that the emperor is devoted to the people. Since he became an adult, he has devoted himself to government affairs. If it were not arranged by the late emperor, he would have never even touched a woman.
This made Yigui people feel relieved.
Eager to get Wei Cheng's attention back, she grabbed his arm and shook it, asking in a sweet voice: "When I heard about the talent show, you went down to see a beautiful girl. Now that she has entered the palace, is the emperor right?" Are you going to share your love for your concubine with her?"
Wei Cheng was brought back from his thoughts by her actions, and finally remembered that the person in front of him was Xu Nianjiao from Yigui.
"Jiaojiao is worried too much." Wei Cheng took her hand, patted it in his palm, and said: "I have been coughing a few days ago, and I haven't gotten better after taking a lot of medicine. The beautiful girl's homemade incense makes me feel comfortable. Only by raising her a little bit can she attract my attention, otherwise with her family background, it would be impossible for me to take another look at her."
"I am still a commoner, why does the emperor look at me more?"
Wei Cheng was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect that she would ask such a question. He quickly reacted, tickled her nose affectionately, and said with a smile: "Jiaojiao people are more delicate than flowers."
When Yigui people saw that he had explained it like this, they didn't want to get too entangled.
In the past, I was just an ordinary farm girl, and all I faced every day was the chores at home.
I just accepted it as soon as I saw it, I only realized this after I entered the dormitory and suffered a lot of neglect.
Nowadays, what she wants more than the emperor's favor is a child. Having a child is always an extra guarantee.
I don’t know why, after three years, there is still not even a trace of the child.
"Let's go. I'll have lunch with Jiaojiao at noon."
After saying that, Wei Cheng took Yi Guiren's hand and coaxed her to eat like a civil couple.
Xingyu, who was following behind, saw this scene and felt complicated.
She was the one who served Yigui when she entered the Qiandi three years ago. At that time, Yigui was not used to the life of a nobleman and was targeted by others. Even if the emperor loved her dearly, he could not protect her all the time, not to mention that the Qiandi was not alone. It is advisable to be a woman.
She was like a frightened bird who always had nightmares at night. The two of them got through those difficult days hand in hand.
But if...Yi Guiren discovers it one day, what's the truth?
Xingyu glanced at the palace maid beside her and asked the latter to serve Yi Guiren's meal before exiting the room.
In the silent Kunning Palace, only the sound of the gentle clatter of bowls and chopsticks could be heard. The queen ate slowly while Jiang Xiang served dishes beside her.
Beside the dinner table, a palace maid was kneeling, reporting to the queen.
"Your Majesty, my servant has already finished what you asked me to do. When Yigui heard the news, just as my Majesty expected, I was so angry that I threw objects all over the room."
The queen sneered, put down the chopsticks in her hand, and twisted the beads.
The palace maid was still kneeling, with her head lowered and her expression unclear, but her curved back was trembling slightly, expressing her fear to the superior.
Just when she thought the queen was dissatisfied and was about to kill herself, she heard a voice above her head, "Get up, you did a good job today. Fall incense and give her money."
After Jiangxiang responded, a piece of ten taels of silver was thrown in front of the palace maid.
She was overjoyed and put away the money, and kowtowed twice to the queen, "Thank you, queen, for the reward!"
The Queen couldn't bear to see her eyes widen when she saw Qian, and frowned in disgust. Seeing this, Jiangxiang scolded: "Look at you, you are really dirty in the eyes of the Queen, why don't you get out?"
"Yes, yes, slave, please retreat."
After everyone left, only the queen and her servant were left in the house. The other maids were guarding the door. Only Jiang Xiang was allowed to serve in the house.
Jiangxiang served another bowl of old duck soup for the queen, "My queen, I need a slave..." She smiled and made a gesture on her neck.
The queen glanced at her, her lowered eyes concealing the flash of viciousness, and said: "Yi Gui is really stupid, do you still need me to take action? Even if Ning doesn't agree, the Queen Mother can't allow Yi Gui to be favored alone. "
As she spoke, her eyes moved toward the birds calling on the branches outside the window.
"Just watch, watch them dog bite dog."
Ning Yuzhen, who was expected by the queen to argue with others, had just sent Xia Fangshu and Lin Yiliu away, and was lying lazily on the couch, reading the storybook brought from outside the palace.
After Yicui took Lianxiang and Qilan to tidy up Lijingxuan, she also took Xiao Anzi to explain the things that should be paid attention to in the palace, as well as the existing habits and personalities of the nobles.
The beauty's couch was placed by the window, and Ning Yuzhen also listened to it in order to prepare for going to Kunning Palace to pay her respects tomorrow.
She had thought about it, her appearance in the talent show was enough to attract her attention, so she would dress more simply tomorrow. Fortunately, she was of a low status and could huddle in a corner to reduce her presence.
It's a pity that God doesn't fulfill people's wishes. Ning Yuzhen thought well, but God just didn't want to fulfill her wish.
"It's a good time for someone to arrive!"
Ning Yuzhen was shocked and quickly got up and packed up her appearance to greet him.
Before he could reach the door, Yi Guiren had already stepped into the house with one foot.
"I've seen Mr. Yigui." Ning Yuzhen knelt down and saluted. A pair of embroidered shoes with East beads on the front and mandarin ducks embroidered on the sides appeared in front of her eyes. They seemed to be Su embroidery. The level of detail was something Ning Yuzhen had never seen before.
Ning Yuzhen clearly felt the cold gaze falling on her head. The pair of embroidered shoes paused for a moment and then quickly walked inside.
"Tsk, what a shabby place. It really doesn't even have a place to stay. Can it really be a place for people to live in?" Yi Guiren's charming voice said sarcastically, "But yes, for a little kid to agree to live in such a place, it is the emperor's mercy. ”
Xingyu continued, "What I'm talking about is how can people live in this place? Even if it's a cold palace, it's nothing more than that."
Ning Yuzhen still lowered her head and said nothing. There was no reaction on her face, but anger was already welling up in her chest.
The three maids from Lijingxuan quietly looked at their master, full of worries.
Yi Guiren sat down on the chair with a look of disgust on his face. When he caught a glimpse of Ning Yuzhen who was still saluting, he pretended to just remember and exclaimed: "Ah! Why hasn't Ning promised to get up yet? Get up quickly." Well, lest anyone see you, I will arrange for you to be tortured."
"Thank you, Mr. Yi." Ning Yuzhen stood up in a calm tone, as if she didn't care about the other party's disregard.
Yi Guiren snorted coldly and said, "Come here and let me take a look."
Ning Yuzhen stepped forward in response, stood in front of Yi Guiren, and looked directly into the latter's eyes.
The coldness in his eyes made Yi Guiren couldn't help but feel his heart tremble.
Later, she realized that she was frightened by a look that showed no promise. She looked at Xingyu, who immediately understood. With a strong hand, she pushed Ning Yuzhen to her knees on the ground.
