The most beautiful lady in the harem

Chapter 126: Pampering is Pampering

Concubine Ning could look down on concubines at will. Firstly, that was her personality, and secondly, her position was high enough so she was not afraid of anyone.

But Qin Liuse couldn't do that, so she just smiled and said nothing.

There were many times when Concubine Ning showed off her sharpness. She would not feel embarrassed when others could not respond. She just smiled and asked Qin Liuse, "You are too conservative. You are dressed like this. If you dress up a little, how can you have any problem with these people?"

Qin Liuse was indeed hiding her incompetence. Today, she picked a chest-length skirt with a slightly solemn color but a festive touch. "The Second Prince is the protagonist today. It doesn't matter what I wear."

Concubine Ning laughed when she heard this. This is what is meant by keeping a low profile. She is not like some people who take themselves too seriously without any light.

Of course, she also noticed Liu Qiuniang's dress. It was beautiful, novel, and pleasing to the eye.

But for her, this favor was given with eyes closed.

Because of this style, it is not suitable for Liu Qiuniang's figure at all.

It can be seen that Emperor Yongjia gave the money away to others as soon as he became successful.

There's a world of difference between a heartfelt reward and a perfunctory reward.

After Qin Liuse heard what Concubine Ning said and thought about it for a while, he really learned a new trick. It turns out that these rewards are so particular?

Qin Liuse took note of Concubine Ning's words and decided to wait until Emperor Yongjia rewarded the concubines with gifts before trying to see if her words would work.

Concubine Ning felt tired after sitting or standing for a long time, so she talked to Qin Liuse for a while and then went into the Lotus Leaf Pavilion, fanning herself.

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Today is a big happy event, even the Empress Dowager Cixi and Concubine Xiao De, who usually don't like to join in the fun, are here.

For a moment, the Lotus Leaf Pavilion was even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

Emperor Yongjia was busy with his work and was the last to arrive.

Because the Second Prince was the protagonist today, his biological mother, Concubine Zhang, also took advantage of her status as a mother to sit beside Emperor Yongjia, holding the Second Prince in her arms.

Concubine Zhang was obviously a little embarrassed. After all, it was her first time sitting in such a position.

Her face was rosy and rounder due to the good confinement. She looked like an emperor's concubine. Although she felt nervous, she was no longer as reserved as before.

Emperor Yongjia spoke a few words and personally put a headband on the second prince. The two empress dowagers also gave the second prince valuable rewards.

Concubine Zhang was terrified and wanted to stand up to thank the emperor on behalf of her child.

Emperor Yongjia reached out and pressed her shoulders, "Forget these unnecessary formalities, just focus on raising my child well."

It is truly the emperor’s grace.

There were red spots on Concubine Zhang's face, perhaps because she was close to Emperor Yongjia, and also because of his unique gaze today, her face turned red.

Qin Liuse whispered with Concubine Li to confirm the next steps.

She doesn't care about these things, but that doesn't mean others are not concerned.

Qin Liuse glanced at everyone. Concubine Ning was carefree and was eating and fanning herself.

Concubine Xiao De didn't care much about it. She just sat next to the Empress Dowager Cixi and talked to her.

It was only today that Qin Liuse discovered that Concubine Xiao De seemed to have a much closer relationship with the Empress Dowager Cixi than she had imagined.

I didn't notice it on weekdays. You know, there are not many people in the harem who are familiar with the Empress Dowager Cixi.

And although Concubine Zhang's former master, Concubine Meng, was also trying to smile, it was a fake smile.

She used to be a maid, but now she is sitting next to Emperor Yongjia, and she herself was the one who served him. Only she knows how she feels.

Next to Meng Cairen was Liu Qiuniang. However, she pulled one corner of her lips with obvious disdain. She was probably very confident that she would be the one sitting there next time.

Qin Liuse looked around and felt that Concubine Xin Shu was the most "virtuous". After Emperor Yongjia and the Empress Dowager finished giving the rewards, she, who was sitting in the first seat on the right, began to agree with a smile.

"Zhang Jieyu is a new mother, so she's naturally a little nervous, but it doesn't matter, everyone has a first time. If there's anything you don't understand, you can always ask us sisters in the future."

After hearing this, Concubine Zhang naturally thanked him profusely.

Suddenly, some cheering music started playing and the dancers came up to dance.

The people at the back were far away, and the only ones who could talk to the ones at the top were a few people of higher status.

After a few dishes were served, it was time for the concubines to give gifts.

But Emperor Yongjia did not ask anyone to deliver the food one by one. He only instructed Zhu Wanxi to have the maid hold the tray and go over to collect the food one by one, to avoid having to send the food up one by one and scare the Second Prince.

However, Concubine Zhang did not stay until the end, because the Second Prince could not endure that long, so she left, accepted all the gifts, and then took her wet nurse and maids back home.

Emperor Yongjia and the Empress Dowager did not sit for long. They accompanied everyone in eating halfway and then left to let the young people enjoy themselves.

Emperor Yongjia was going to meet the ministers in front, while the two empresses dowagers would take a nap every afternoon to maintain their health.

The remaining concubines chatted together in groups of three or two. Emperor Yongjia went to the front court, so the maids naturally didn't need to follow him.

Qingzhu and Qingcao stayed to talk with Concubine Xin Shufei.

Although Concubine Xin Shu had just acted as a virtuous woman for the whole afternoon, she did not feel really comfortable.

Thinking that she had a princess and was born in the northwest, and that Emperor Yongjia did not see her give birth and did not have such a full-month banquet, it would be a lie to say that she was not envious.

Because he was really envious, he kept thinking about it, and when he thought about the smile on Emperor Yongjia's face when he took the second prince from Concubine Zhang's arms, which was unique to a father, he became even more depressed.

She was born at the wrong time, and the child is not with his father. Even if he is compensated a lot now, it is not the same as having him born and raised by his side.

Otherwise, how could a child born to a lowly servant be so glorious?

For a moment, Concubine Xin Shu only hoped that her belly would be able to bear ten or eight more children.

Emperor Yongjia had few sons, so if he had a few princes now, there would be hope that they would succeed to the throne.

But unfortunately, her body... according to the imperial physician, it is not easy for her to get pregnant again.

Concubine Xin Shu clenched her fingertips under her handkerchief, hoping that it was all a misdiagnosis by the "quack doctor".

Right now, Concubine Zhang next to her is enjoying great glory, while Concubine Ning opposite her, who is extremely lucky, is pregnant again. Why are others so lucky?

But at this moment, Qin Liuse heard a dry heave from the side. Concubine Xin turned her head and saw Mingyue patting Qin Liuse's back. She asked her worriedly, "Zhaoyi is feeling unwell."

Qin Liuse shook her head and raised her hand to signal her not to make a fuss. "It's okay. I'm just tired from the work these days."

Seeing that she didn't want to make it public, Mingyue shut up and said nothing more.

But Concubine Xin Shu saw all of this and couldn't help but frown.

Qingzhu, who was standing by, gritted her teeth even though she hadn't informed Concubine Xin Shu yet. The glory of Concubine Zhang today made her eyes hurt.