inspire-indiana Chapter 262: Did Nanxi slap Tong Shi in the face?
Chapter 262: Did Nanxi slap Tong Shi in the face?
"Hey, isn't this Chen Da Ying who has been in the limelight recently?"
Rong Fei got off the sedan chair and looked at Chen Da Ying in surprise:
"I heard that you climbed onto the emperor's bed right under Concubine Xian's nose yesterday. You are really amazing. It seems that I underestimated you in the past."
After a night, although Chen Yingda had applied medicine on her knees, it was still very painful from standing all the time, so most of her body was leaning on Yue'er. Her face was pale, her eyes were dark blue, and her expression was haggard. She looked quite pitiful.
Seeing Concubine Rong, she quickly stood up and bowed:
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty Rong Fei. May Your Majesty be blessed with good fortune."
After saying this, she pursed her pale lips and explained:
"The Empress Xian and His Majesty have a deep relationship. His Majesty only has His Majesty in his heart. What happened last night was all a misunderstanding. I am here to explain and apologize to His Majesty. I have never intended to destroy the relationship between His Majesty and His Majesty."
However, as soon as these words came out, the concubines around were all unhappy, and Pingpin, who had just arrived, was even more furious:
"You are so bold, Chen Da Ying. No wonder Concubine Niu Hulu punished you to kneel last night. Where did you learn the rules? What do you mean the emperor only has Concubine Xian in his heart and doesn't want to destroy the relationship between the emperor and Concubine Xian? Then what are we?"
"That's right. Empress Xian is just one of the emperor's concubines. If you say so, are we all dead?"
"That's right. I've only been favored by the Emperor for a few months. I'm not even a concubine, but I'm so domineering and arrogant!"
"We can't help it. Since Concubine Xian has a high position and is favored by everyone, we just have to endure it!"
"We are willing to endure it, but the emperor may not be willing to endure it, otherwise why would he favor Chen Da Ying last night? Now that the exclusive favor is broken, let's see how Concubine Xian can be arrogant and domineering in the future!"
There were various discussions all around, and Chen Da Ying lowered his eyelashes, as if he wanted to explain but didn't know how.
But such behavior was seen by others as tacit approval that she was favored by the emperor last night, and the discussions immediately became louder.
Concubine Hui and Concubine Nianhulu, who came rushing over, knew the truth but did not say it out.
Nonsense, they were happy to see Empress Xian being laughed at and pretended not to know. What’s more, this situation was created by them on purpose.
Just then, Xiao Ruzi came out.
"Good luck to all the ladies and gentlemen. I didn't know you were coming. I apologize for the inconvenience. Our queen invites you to come in for tea. Please follow me."
Hearing this, Concubine Xi, who was standing at the back, glanced at Chen Da Ying who was lowering her head, and was the first to cover her mouth and chuckle:
"It's okay. We just came too suddenly. I heard that Empress Xian just received new tea from the Emperor. She is in for a treat today."
Then everyone followed them into the East Courtyard, which was connected to the Yanbo Zhishuang Palace. In order not to disturb the emperor, they entered from another back door.
In the flower hall, Shi Nanxi was sitting on the throne drinking tea. Looking at the concubines coming in, she did not show any surprise at all. She put down her teacup and stood up to greet Concubine Niu Hulu.
Concubine Niuhulu looked at Shi Nanxi and saw that Concubine Xian, who always had a rosy complexion and good looks, was not in good spirits, with faint dark circles under her eyes, obviously she did not sleep well last night. She immediately became in a good mood.
But he pretended to help Shi Nanxi up himself:
"Please get up quickly, sister Empress Xian. You seem to be in a bad mood. You didn't get enough rest last night. It's all my fault. Last night I insisted that Chen Yun deliver something to the emperor. If I had known something like that would happen..."
She didn't finish the rest of the words, but just patted Shi Nanxi's hand as if to comfort her.
"We are concubines, sister, you have to learn to get used to it!"
These words seemed to comfort Shi Nanxi, but every word hurt Shi Nanxi's heart.
He was in a bad mood because he was so angry and sad about what happened last night that he couldn't sleep. He deliberately mentioned Chen Da Ying to remind Shi Nanxi of what happened last night again. The last sentence was even more vicious.
He almost said it explicitly, that in addition to Chen Da Ying, the emperor would also favor other concubines in the future, so she should be prepared to get used to it.
Shi Nanxi calmly withdrew her hand, glanced at the other concubines, and finally her eyes fell on Chen Da Ying. She only looked at her for a second and then withdrew her hand indifferently.
“I agree with what you said, Sister Imperial Concubine. After the imperial edict was issued, I was a little nervous about life in the palace.
I didn't expect that after only a few months in the palace, I have already gotten used to the life in the harem. With the emperor accompanying me every day, my anxieties have all dissipated. I can't help but feel humbled by all the sisters. I am even touched!"
This passage seems to be saying that I have been the only favorite since I entered the palace for several months, and it is because you have been humble to me and made me accustomed to this kind of life.
But in reality, who is willing to give way to the emperor? It’s because they can’t win the fight.
Everyone felt as if they were slapped in the face, silent but shocking to their eardrums.
The atmosphere suddenly became as quiet as a cold pond. Imperial Concubine Niuhulu still had a smile on her face, but there was no smile in her eyes anymore:
"We are all sisters, and from now on, my younger sister will also learn to be humble."
After saying that, she flicked her handkerchief and walked towards the chair. The others were also in a bad mood at this time, but they did not dare to show it. They all knelt down and saluted Empress Xian.
Among them, Chen Da Ying, who lowered his head, felt his heart sink and his brain worked rapidly.
Shi Nanxi remained expressionless, sat down again, and asked for permission to leave. Only then did everyone stand up and sit down again.
But Chen Da Ying stood there without moving, and knelt down silently.
Seeing this scene, Shi Nanxi picked up the teacup and said nothing. No one else spoke either. As time passed, Chen Da Ying's figure was already shaky, but Shi Nanxi seemed not to see it.
The concubines in the harem were all very familiar with this method of making things difficult for others. However, since entering the palace, Shi Nanxi had always portrayed herself as gentle, warm, generous and kind, and had never made things difficult for the concubines. But this time, she made things difficult for Chen Da Ying in public.
Everyone was surprised and shocked, and there was also some sarcasm, as people felt that Empress Xian, who usually pretended to be kind and noble, could finally not help but reveal her true face.
Concubine Hui likes to act virtuous, and at this time, she kindly reminds:
"Sister Xian Fei, it seems that you didn't get enough rest last night. You didn't notice that Chen Da Ying has been kneeling and didn't get up."
Shi Nanxi looked calm:
"Of course I noticed it, but seeing that Chen Da Ying was kneeling and not saying anything, as if he was thinking about something, I did not make a sound to disturb him."
"I see. Don't blame my sister."
Concubine Hui's lips curled up slightly when she heard this:
"Chen promised you that you heard it. You are so pitiful. I don't know what you are thinking about. Why don't you get up from your knees? If you have anything to say, just stand up and tell me. Yue'er, why don't you help your mistress get up!"
Chen Da Ying was trembling at the moment, and her face was as pale as if transparent. She was deliberately silent in order to let Concubine Xian make things difficult for her. Otherwise, looking at Concubine Xian's attitude just now, she was afraid that she would not find a chance.
Hearing this, she pushed away Yue'er's supporting hand, pursed her pale lips, and whispered:
"Your Highness, Concubine Hui, please take care of me. I am kneeling here to explain and apologize to Concubine Xian for what happened last night."
After saying this, Chen agreed, folded his hands on the ground, and kowtowed:
"Empress Xian, what happened between me and the Emperor last night was just an accident. I am willing to accept any punishment, but I only ask that you do not misunderstand the Emperor because of me."
Concubine Hui looked at the tomb with a raised brow, and deliberately glanced at Concubine Xian:
"Oh, I see. Then I'm sorry to wake you up."
Noble Concubine Nianhulu, who was standing by, covered her mouth with a handkerchief. It seemed that what Chen Da Ying said last night was true, and he really came to apologize to Concubine Xian and ask for forgiveness the next day.
I just don't know how Concubine Xian would react? She thought with amusement.
What was Shi Nanxi's reaction?
Her reaction was to put down the teacup and look at the "kind" Concubine Hui:
"Sister Huifei, Chen's words reminded me. Did you record the history of the Tong family for Chen last night?"
Unexpected misunderstanding, I'm not favored, so how can there be any unexpected misunderstanding?