novelones Chapter 142
Chapter 142
Shen Ruzhou looked at the imperial concubine with crooked eyebrows, "It's nothing. Princess Zhaoyang doesn't like me, so I just stay away. As for Concubine De, it's normal for her to have some conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. If Ru Zhou can handle it himself, the imperial concubine doesn't have to worry about it. I worry."
She knew that the imperial concubine was doing her best, and that the imperial concubine was not a bad person, and she would repay kindness. She said that she wanted to vent her anger, which was probably true, but she didn't want to make things complicated.
The imperial concubine's mother's family was originally powerful, and now that she has a son, she may not be tempted to fight for the throne.
Although she is kind to the imperial concubine, she is still Princess Wu Cheng. With this kind of relationship, it is difficult for her to be completely honest with the imperial concubine.
She rescued the imperial concubine just to fulfill the regrets of her previous life, and she did not want to involve other things.
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, the imperial concubine didn't ask any more questions, and just said: "According to you, if you need my help in the future, you can ask me."
"Thank you, concubine." Shen Ruzhou smiled slightly.
The imperial concubine drank the ginseng soup, wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and said to Shen Ruzhou: "Then you can go back. I need to rest for a while and let Aunt Li see you off."
Shen Ruzhou nodded and was sent off by Nanny Li.
After Shen Ruzhou left, the imperial concubine was still half-lying on the couch and did not rest.
Xiangluo stood behind her and kneaded her shoulders gently.
"Has the little prince fallen asleep?" The imperial concubine closed her eyes, her face calm.
Xiangluo said softly: "The wet nurse put the little prince to sleep after feeding him."
The imperial concubine said "hmm" and slowly opened her eyes. She raised her hand to stop the fragrance from falling, "Concubine De, what's going on?"
Shen Ruzhou refused to explain to her just now, but even if she didn't vent her anger on Shen Ruzhou, she still had to find out the whole story.
Xiangluo walked up to her and said, "Princess Zhaoyang is ill and is recovering in Concubine De's palace recently. Princess Wucheng became famous after she rescued the empress and the prince. Concubine De wants the princess to treat the princess."
"After the princess entered the palace, she had a little conflict with the princess. The princess probably still held a grudge because of the previous incident where the princess was beaten, so she deliberately made things difficult for the princess."
The imperial concubine sneered, with contempt on her face, "Xiao Jinxi is so narrow-minded, and she raised her daughter to be very unruly."
Xiangluo was noncommittal and said: "The princess is targeting the princess like this. Just now, Concubine De wanted to force the princess to stay and treat the princess."
"It's so shameless to bully others and at the same time want them to treat her illness!" The imperial concubine snorted coldly.
"I say that Concubine De is restless. She is so close to Xiao Jinxi. Isn't it because she wants to gain influence for her son?"
Xiangluo's eyes flashed slightly as she looked at the imperial concubine and said, "Is your Majesty saying that King Wucheng is also thinking about that position?"
The imperial concubine narrowed her eyes slightly, her eyes filled with coldness.
"I don't know, but although Xiao Chenyan is not favored, if he gets Xiao Jinxi's support, he may not be interested in seizing his legitimate son."
Xiangluo frowned lightly, her eyes filled with worry, "Princess Zhaoyang is quite favored. If King Wucheng really gets her help, she is really a potential threat."
"So, we can't let them stand on the same line." The imperial concubine raised her head slightly and took a deep breath, "What we can do now is to prevent Xiao Chenyan and Shen Ruzhou from getting along."
Xiangluo took a step closer and asked, "What does the empress mean?"
"Although Xiao Chenyan married Shen Ruzhou and the general's palace is very powerful, the general never takes sides. He is only loyal to the emperor. Therefore, Xiao Chenyan's marriage to Shen Ruzhou is just in vain."
The imperial concubine clenched her palms, her eyes darkened, "But once Xiao Chenyan and Shen Ruzhou reconcile, the position of the princess becomes vacant, and Xiao Chenyan gets another powerful in-law, it will be really harmful rather than beneficial."
Xiangluo thought thoughtfully, "What the empress said is that Princess Zhaoyang's adopted daughter is said to be kept for King Wucheng."
The imperial concubine curled her lips and raised her finger to point at the tea cup. Xiangluo immediately held it in front of her.
"Xiao Jinxi and Shen Ruzhou are at odds and regard Shen Ruzhou as a thorn in his side. If Xiao Chenyan does not make peace with Shen Ruzhou, Xiao Jinxi will never be able to do what he wants, and there will definitely be a grudge in his heart. Over time, there will be a rift with Xiao Chen."
Xiao Jinxi is a person with high eyes and a habit of being domineering. She must hold on to whatever she wants. If Xiao Chenyan can't let her fulfill her wish, how can she support Xiao Chenyan wholeheartedly?
Xiangluo said: "Your Majesty is wise, so I really can't let King Wu Cheng and his wife reconcile."
"It's not just because of this," the imperial concubine handed the tea cup to Xiang Luo, her expression slightly condensed.
"Shen Ruzhou is my savior. I should also consider her. I heard that she likes Xiao Chenyan to the point of death. She asked for the marriage herself. She definitely doesn't want to get divorced from Xiao Chenyan."
"But I heard that King Wu Cheng and the princess were not on good terms." Xiang Luo paused, with a look of sympathy on her face, "On the same day that King Wu Cheng married the princess, he also married his concubine, which made the princess feel better for a while. Humiliated.”
"That Mu Wanrong?" The imperial concubine raised her eyebrows high, remembering the way Mu Wanrong kept echoing Zhou Yijian at the palace banquet that day.
"That's a fool! Why did Xiao Chenyan fall in love with that kind of thing?"
Xiangluo also said: "I also feel that the concubine is really not as good as the princess."
"That's natural." The imperial concubine began to defend Shen Ruzhou, "All men are blind-minded. It's really shameful not to cherish a talented and beautiful woman like Shen Ruzhou, but to prefer someone who can only act like a coquettish girl. vision!"
"The poor princess is so infatuated." Xiang Luo sighed and said worriedly: "But will King Wu Cheng divorce the princess in order to join forces with Princess Zhaoyang?"
"He dares!" The imperial concubine's eyes turned cold.
"If he really abandons Shen Ruzhou and breaks Shen Ruzhou's heart, then I will force him to divorce Mu Wanrong too!"
"Shen Ruzhou is kind to me. I can't see her being bullied no matter what I say. If that Xiao Chenyan makes it difficult for Shen Ruzhou, I will make it difficult for him!"
After returning from the palace, Shen Ruzhou returned to his mansion.
Miaodong finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she had returned safely.
"Miss, are you okay?" She looked around at Shen Ruzhou carefully, then quickly took out the cakes for her to eat.
Shen Ruzhou sat down, picked up a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake, and said relaxedly: "It's okay."
"As long as it's okay." Miao Dong sat down next to Shen Ruzhou, pouted, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, it's so scary this time. Why did he bring you into the palace?"
Shen Ruzhou laughed disdainfully, "He wants me to treat Princess Zhaoyang."
Miaodong was slightly surprised and said with a smile: "Young lady has become so famous now that even the princess wants to seek treatment from you."
Shen Ruzhou took a leisurely sip of tea.
"She wants me to treat her, and it depends on whether I am willing or not."
Xiao Jinxi regarded her as a thorn in his side and wished he could get rid of her as soon as possible. Why would she go in and treat Xiao Jinxi?Beautiful thought!
“That’s right, it’s Princess Jianing who is making things difficult for us!” Miao Dong felt a little indignant as she remembered what happened in the clothing store.
"However, the princess also shot herself in the foot and made a fuss. Thanks to Mr. Jiang for coming forward today, he is really a good person. But in the end, I still have to thank the regent."
Shen Ruzhou nodded.
Material cooperation has begun to be implemented, and the situation on the imperial concubine's side has stabilized. Next, we can start to treat Beixiu Yan.
Thinking like this, Shen Ruzhou stood up and said, "You are right, I should go to the Prince Regent's Mansion. Thank you Prince Regent."
Miaodong smiled and said: "Then my servant will help you dress up right now."
Shen Ruzhou sat in front of the bronze mirror, and Miaodong took a comb and combed her hair neatly.
"I thought the regent was scary, but he helped the young lady many times. I think it would have been better if the young lady had married the regent. He would have been kind to the young lady..."