lcionline Chapter 244: The bracelet that only the queen can wear was given to Concubine Rou
Chapter 244: The bracelet that only the queen can wear was given to Concubine Rou
Who can win the emperor's heart and who can rise to a high position all depends on their own abilities!
But he used the means of competing for favor in front of her, trying to use her to climb up... It's really disgusting!
But to be honest, Concubine Han didn't do anything unforgivable, so her crime didn't deserve the death penalty.
In view of these piles of carefully copied Buddhist scriptures, Shen Zhinian does not intend to make a fuss with her this time. He hopes that Concubine Han will take care of herself!
Concubine Han was not a person without vision. She knew that she had already made her presence felt in front of the emperor. If she continued to stay here, she would become annoying.
She bowed and said respectfully, "I will not disturb Your Majesty and Concubine Rou anymore. I will take my leave."
After leaving the main hall, Concubine Han unexpectedly ran into Concubine Sun.
Sun Changzai is not stupid, how could she not see that Han Guiren wanted to copy her original path!
"I have met Lady Han."
Sun Changzai's gesture of saluting was very perfunctory.
She was so disgusted that when the two of them passed by, she said coldly: "You are such a cunning imitator!"
Han Guiren stopped walking. The innocent expression she had in the main hall was no longer on her face. Instead, she looked contemptuous. "So what? I'll learn from you!"
"If you can do it, why can't others? Who of us is more noble than the other?!"
Sun Changzai was so angry: "...you!"
But Concubine Han didn't look at her again. She snorted coldly and turned away.
"hateful!!!"
Sun Changzai was so angry that she stamped her feet!
Zhu Er quickly comforted her, "My lady, please don't be angry. That noble lady Han is not outstanding in appearance, otherwise His Majesty would not have only favored her once and then forgotten about her."
"Don't worry, she can't steal His Majesty's attention from you."
Sun Changzai said bitterly, "Why should I care about this? I'm not afraid of Han Guiren being favored, I'm just afraid that she will take my place beside Sister Roupin!"
After all, to be honest, she got much more from Sister Roupin than from His Majesty!
If the person that Sister Roupin trusted the most was no longer her but Concubine Han, she would be really uncomfortable!
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Main hall.
Looking at the Buddhist scriptures on the table, Nangong Xuanyu joked, "No woman has ever cared so much about me."
"Nian Nian's charm has not diminished at all. Not only do I love to come to Zhongcui Palace, but even the concubines below sincerely respect you."
Shen Zhinian laughed twice in his heart.
Sure enough, no matter how smart a man is, he cannot understand the undercurrents between women and actually thinks they are close sisters.
She looked straight at the emperor with her beautiful eyes and said with a smile, "Yes."
"Noble Han and I have only met a few times, but you have been so attentive to me and the heir. Your Majesty is the child's father. What reward do you plan to give me?"
She was annoyed by Concubine Han.
But in the final analysis, Han Guiren also wanted to attract the emperor's attention, and this man was the culprit. Shen Zhinian must of course get some compensation from him!
Nangong Xuanyu had no idea what was going on in this woman's mind. He thought she was just acting coquettishly with him and couldn't help but touch her nose with his finger.
"You. Aren't the rewards I gave you in the past enough? You have the most things in my private storehouse."
Shen Zhinian raised her chin and said in a rather arrogant tone: "I don't care, I want it anyway!"
How could an ordinary concubine dare to talk to him like this? Even when Concubine Liu was in the most favor, she didn't dare to use this tone and blatantly ask for rewards from him.
But Nangong Xuanyu not only didn't feel angry, but he was very fond of her: "Okay, okay! I'll give it to you, all of it!"
Shen Zhinian then smiled with satisfaction: "That's pretty good!"
Li Changde stood aside with his head down, unable to help but sighing, thinking that even His Majesty probably didn't realize how much he doted on and indulged Concubine Rou!
Who said that no one would be an exception?
Of course, Li Changde only dared to think about this in his heart and did not dare to say it out loud, otherwise his life would be over!
There were still many memorials that had not been reviewed in the Yangxin Palace. Nangong Xuanyu chatted with Shen Zhinian for a while and then went back.
Not long after, Li Changde personally brought a box to Zhongcui Palace.
After all, Shen Zhinian was already the head of a palace, unlike when she was a concubine of a lower rank. Nangong Xuanyu no longer needed to hide his love for her as much as before.
After Li Changde finished his greetings, he handed over the box in his hand with a smile: "Madam Roupin, although there are many treasures in His Majesty's private treasury, this treasure is also extremely rare!"
"His Majesty specifically ordered me to bring this jade dragon bracelet to you."
Handan took the box and handed it to Shen Zhinian.
Opening the lid, she saw the bracelet inside.
After taking it out, the palace people all showed surprise in their eyes!
This jade dragon bracelet is carved from precious jade, and every line on it looks like a carefully polished work of art!
The bracelet is dazzling and exudes a magnificent luster. There is a dragon and a phoenix carved on the left and right sides respectively. The dragon pattern is majestic and the phoenix pattern is graceful, both of which are lifelike!
This is not only a piece of jewelry, but also a symbol of noble status! 1
Shen Zhinian had long known that the treasure Nangong Xuanyu gave her would definitely be good. But when she saw this jade dragon bracelet, she was still amazed!
She put it on her wrist and admired it carefully, not hiding the joy in her eyes at all.
"This jade dragon bracelet is beautiful, and the jade is of excellent quality. However, the pattern carved on it can only be used by the Empress. Your Majesty, is it inappropriate to give it to me?"
Shen Zhinian said this just to let the emperor know that she had no intention of usurping the throne. But it was impossible to return the treasure she had obtained!
Not only Shen Zhinian, Li Changde also thinks so!
In the past, no matter how much His Majesty favored a concubine, he would never give her something that only the Empress could use.
But ever since the imperial seal was taken away, the Empress has become less and less respectable in the heart of His Majesty.
"This... I dare not speculate on the emperor's intention. But since His Majesty has ordered me to deliver the Jade Dragon Bracelet to Concubine Rou, I believe His Majesty knows what is going on."
"Your Majesty, please accept it and enjoy it."
The implication is that as long as you don't wear it outside and cause a big uproar in the harem, it will be fine. Doing so will not only disappoint His Majesty's intentions, but will also expose yourself to storms and waves.
Anyway, everyone only knew that he sent rewards to Zhongcui Palace, but no one knew what he sent.
Shen Zhinian smiled and said, "Thank you for your advice, eunuch. I understand."
Receiving her eye signal, Fuqiu immediately stuffed a heavy purse into Li Changde's hand.
With Li Changde's status, he was naturally not short of money, but he still thanked with a smile on his face!
Because he understood how important Concubine Rou was in His Majesty's heart!
After Li Changde left, the usually old-fashioned Nanny Xiao looked at the jade dragon bracelet on Shen Zhinian's wrist and couldn't hide her shock!
"…Madam, what do you think His Majesty means by this?"
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Note: 1. The introduction to [Jade Dragon Bracelet] is quoted from Treasure of China.