After He Lu overheard these things, she naturally reported them all to Chu Yi, but Chu Yi just waved her hand and asked her to continue listening, looking at her leaving back with disdain.
"Princess, these things have nothing to do with us. How does the princess want to get involved?"
Yuexiang asked respectfully from the side. It was just a matter between the princesses. Who they liked or disliked sounded very boring.
"As long as I can make them unhappy, I feel happy. Does Chu Xin think that her life will be better after so many years? Looking at her look, I feel disgusted from the bottom of my heart!"
Chu Yi gritted her teeth angrily. The person she hated the most in the harem was Chu Xin, followed by the concubines.
If the appearance of the concubine had not overwhelmed the mother-in-law, she would naturally have more ways to deal with Chu Xin, so why would she always have to swallow her anger like she is now.
Isn't it because my mother and concubine have often warned me that many things should not be brought to my father's face or make my father feel even more irritated.
"I feel that Princess Xin'er has been honest all these years, and I don't dare to do anything in front of the princess."
Yuexiang advised softly, she had watched the princess grow up, and she didn't want the princess to always be immersed in these things, but should make good plans for her future.
If you still get His Majesty's favor like you did when you were a child, you don't have to worry. But at the moment, all of His Majesty's attention is on the concubine and not much on the princess.
If the princess herself doesn’t think about her future and my future, what can she do?
"So what, her existence just disgusts me, I just hate it!"
Chu Yi couldn't explain what was wrong with her. Whenever she mentioned Chu Xin, she always felt inexplicably unhappy and very angry.
It would be easy to think that she and Xiao Zhi also have an inexplicable relationship, and that the two of them even knew each other earlier than themselves. The thought of this makes everyone angry to death.
"In this case, what method can the princess think of to treat her? But the most important thing is that it must not be serious enough to bring trouble to His Majesty."
Yuexiang could only helplessly persuade.
"Of course I know"
Chu Yi smiled coldly and immediately had an idea in her mind.
…
"Mother, won't you put on datura incense today?"
Zi Su is combing Mei Zhu's long hair. After so many years of maintenance, her hair is dark and beautiful, as smooth and soft as satin.
"No, I won't use it in the past few days, because I found that it seems to be the same whether I use it or not, and His Majesty will only have eyes for me."
There was a bit of joy in Mei Zhu's tone when she said this, maybe even she didn't realize it.
She looked at herself in the bronze mirror, looking at the face that was still enchanting and charming. Only when she saw her face was still so beautiful every time did she feel at ease.
She always felt that only such an exquisite and perfect face was worthy of His Majesty's deep love, so she cared about her face the most.
"I think your majesty may really love your empress. Even if there is no mandala incense, your love will not be reduced by half!"
Zi Su proudly said that their empress has been favored for more than six years and has never lost favor. Even if the other concubines in Da Chu's harem were angry and itchy, it was of no use!
Who makes their queen the most young and beautiful, with the most beautiful face? Just standing there can make His Majesty unable to take his eyes away!
"Not to mention that Chu Yi doesn't dare to be arrogant in front of your Majesty. It seems that your Majesty is more important to your Majesty than your favorite princess!"
Zi Su is really extremely proud. The master must pamper her so that she can have a better life as a slave and she can hold her head high in front of others.
Not to mention that the food and clothing provided by the empress are the best, and the things she sends are also the best.
"She dares to put on airs in front of me. She is just a paper tiger. No matter how much I love her, she is just a princess. She still has to get married in a year or two. If she is no longer in the palace, where will she be? Go act like a princess!"
Mei Zhu sarcastically said that she is a person who holds grudges, just like her Chu Yi pointed at her nose and scolded her, remembering to use the most vicious and humiliating words to scold her!
Chu Yi offended her, and the imperial concubine probably had the intention behind it. Didn't the imperial concubine just want the child to stand out and see how much weight she has in His Majesty's heart?
Do you know the answer now?
"Your Majesty is right. Since you suppressed the imperial concubine's momentum, she no longer dares to be arrogant in front of the imperial concubine. She relies on the imperial concubine for everything. She is indeed just a paper tiger."
Zi Su took the fragrant powder and applied it on Mei Zhu's neck, rubbing it gently. After rubbing it away, the rich fragrance was refreshing.
Mei Zhu has always paid great attention to her body and always wants her body to be in the most perfect state. Only in this way can she feel that the love she receives is real.
"How is your Majesty's health?"
Mei Zhu suddenly asked intentionally or unintentionally.
"Your Majesty is certainly in good health!"
Zi Su smiled and answered, not taking it seriously, but concentrated on applying all the fragrant powder on Mei Zhu's body bit by bit.
"Zisu, it seems that His Majesty has never pampered any other concubine except me for so many years. What do you think he thinks in his heart?"
Mei Zhu relaxed and slumped down on the chair, letting Zi Su apply fragrant powder on her body, hoping to make her whole body smell good.
"That's because the empress is so charming, more beautiful than the other concubines."
In fact, Zisu's words were not a flattering compliment, but rather the truth. Most of the other concubines had given birth, so their appearance could not be compared with that of the young and beautiful Mei Zhu.
"So what Your Majesty likes most is still my appearance. Then in the next few years, my appearance will not be the same as it is now? When wrinkles grow on my face, when a younger and more beautiful woman comes in. Where is the palace?"
Mei Zhu closed her eyes helplessly, feeling the sourness in her heart at this moment.
It is precisely because of this that she cares too much about her face and uses the best things, just to maintain this look.
But no matter how much you take care of yourself, people will eventually grow old. Wrinkles have appeared on her face. Will Your Majesty really still like her as much as she does now?
Zisu didn't know how to answer for a while. These questions were really too sharp. Maybe everyone knew what the answers were.
Mei Zhu closed her eyes and didn't open them for a long time.
Along the way, she packed up her mood and prepared to see His Majesty. Anyway, she would not show her bad side in front of His Majesty. Everything must be perfect.
"Greetings to Your Majesty."
Mei Zhu wore a red skirt, which made her skin look like snow.
"Come to me quickly," Chu Yu's face immediately showed a touch of tenderness when he saw Meizhu, "You don't have to be polite every time you come over. You should know this after so many years."
"yes."
Mei Zhujiao smiled and sat down next to Chu Yu, leaning in his arms. Although she was smiling on her face, she was really panicked in her heart and didn't feel much safe.
What she had just said to Zisu had indeed made her irritable. Being young and beautiful at this time was naturally not a big deal, but what about the next six years?
Will she still be beautiful by then?
"What's wrong? I see that you don't look very happy. Did something happen to you?"
Chu Yu asked distressedly, while touching Mei Zhu's face with his hand. Over the years, he had long been accustomed to Mei Zhu being by his side.
"I'm just a little worried..."
Mei Zhu sighed silently, let's forget it, let's talk about the future things later, and let's talk about it when that day really comes.
"What are you worried about?" Chu Yu asked.
"I'm worried that the other sisters will be unhappy. His Majesty's eyes have been on me for so many years. I should give some of it to the other sisters, so that the rain and dew can be shared equally."
Mei Zhu suppressed the sourness in her heart and showed a delicate smile.
"I just like you and just want you to stay with me. Why, you don't want to?"
On the contrary, Chu Yu hugged Mei Zhu tighter. Who he likes or dislikes depends on his heart, right?
He only knew that Mei Zhu had been attracting him all these years, and that was enough.
Meizhu said nothing more, just enjoying being in Chu Yu's arms.
…
"This is the order to leave the palace. After you two go out tomorrow, you must come back safely before sunset."
Xie Ruling warned her carefully, feeling a little distressed when she saw Chu Xinchu Shu in front of her.
She probably guessed that what she would get tomorrow would not be a good result, but it didn't matter. People all have to go through this. How can they grow up if they don't go through it?
"Don't worry, mother. I will bring my sister back safely. What's more, Ruoyuan will also bring the guards from the Duke's Mansion. Nothing will happen."
Chu Xin nodded. She was looking forward to arriving tomorrow early so that Chu Shu could see clearly what the result would be and throw away all the unrealistic fantasies in her heart.
"Don't worry, I'm just going out for a short while and you'll be back soon."
Chu Shu was really trying to force a smile. She just felt like she was shaking a little at the moment. The closer she got, the more panicked she felt, and her heart was beating wildly.
She was a little afraid of tomorrow, a little afraid of seeing Gu Xiao, afraid of hearing any words of rejection from his mouth. Even if she knew it in her heart, she would only hear words of rejection.
But this feeling of panic seems to have become a habit. Every time I see Gu Xiao or anything related to him, I will always subconsciously avoid it.
But now she really can't escape, and she can't help it, otherwise she will be sorry for her sister's hard work.
"Shu'er," Xie Ruling touched Chu Shu's face lovingly, "I have watched you grow up, and I can't bear to watch you and Xin'er grow from a young girl to the beautiful flowers they are today. Your eyes are always red."
Chu Shu really didn't know what to say. In fact, even her mother and concubines didn't know about these things, only her sisters and the others knew about them.
"Go on, be sure to go boldly tomorrow. No matter whether the result is good or bad, it can still be regarded as a scenery in your life. If you want to break it off, you must break it off completely. You must not leave any illusions anymore. This will only It will hurt you deeper and deeper.”
Xie Ruling is someone who has been through this before, so she naturally knows what these little girls are thinking. She will always harbor fantasies until she sees the cruelest side.
If I hadn't suffered in the cold palace for eight years, I'm afraid I would still have some illusions like this at this moment. I must realize that I have no special place in His Majesty's heart.
Not to mention that now that I have seen clearly how His Majesty dotes on the concubine, I feel that I am nothing at all, because I have seen what it is like for His Majesty to truly dote on someone.
In fact, Mei Concubine is really lucky. At first, everyone thought that she was just a beauty sent by Northern Qi Dynasty, and she should not be able to make any waves. However, they did not expect that His Majesty would stay in his favor for six years.
Six years, this is a long number. In fact, who is not envious of it?
"Thank you for your concern, ma'am."
Chu Shu nodded, seeing Chu Xin's distressed eyes, she felt her heart suddenly filled with courage.
There are so many people around her who love her, what is there to be afraid of?
Your Majesty is right, no matter whether the outcome is good or bad, it is just a part of your life, and it will eventually pass.
