The most beautiful lady in the harem

Chapter 160 Spend the night

Ever since Concubine Zhou sent the sachet to Emperor Yongjia and aroused his interest in her, Emperor Yongjia summoned Concubine Zhou to sleep with him more often.

After Liu Qiuniang was released from house arrest, Emperor Yongjia did not immediately restore her to favor, as if he had forgotten about this person.

Liu Qiuniang originally thought that after leaving the palace, she would be able to put an end to the arrogance of Liu Yiyi.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Yongjia not only did not favor her, but instead increased the frequency of his visits to Concubine Zhou.

Qin Liuse and Aunt Mingyue were also somewhat surprised by Emperor Yongjia's actions.

However, what surprised Qin Liuse was not that Emperor Yongjia summoned Concubine Zhou to sleep with him, but that every time Emperor Yongjia went to sit with Concubine Li in Yuxiu Palace first, to accompany Princess Anle, and then went to Concubine Zhou.

Everyone thought that since Emperor Yongjia went to Concubine Li's place, he would stay overnight there.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Yongjia did not do so. Instead, he came out of Concubine Li's palace and went directly to Concubine Zhou's room.

To those who don't pay attention, it seems like nothing is a big deal and they may just think that Emperor Yongjia is being very affectionate towards Concubine Zhou.

But those who are more attentive will think more, why does this seem like Emperor Yongjia is slapping Concubine Li in the face?

That night, Qin Liuse was helped by Aunt Mingyue to comb her hair. It was late at night and quiet, perfect for whispering.

"I heard that the emperor went to Concubine Zhou's room again tonight." Aunt Mingyue said.

Qin Liuse touched his chin, feeling that this matter was unusual.

Emperor Yongjia went directly to Concubine Zhou, which means that he did not call for her, so he did not summon her to Chengqian Palace, but went directly to Yuxiu Palace in person.

This seems a little counterintuitive.

If it is said that Emperor Yongjia favored Concubine Zhou, it does not seem so.

Emperor Yongjia doted on women. No matter what he thought in his heart, he was never stingy when it came to material things.

Just like when a new girl sleeps with the emperor, she will be given many rewards the next day.

It seemed that he went to Zhou Cairen's place just to do routine work, and he did not stay overnight. However, he left after the business was done.

The next day, there was no continuous flow of rewards, as if it was just an ordinary overnight stay.

However, ordinary overnight stays did not require any rewards, and generally only existed between the Four Concubines and other concubines who could barely be considered "old couple" with Emperor Yongjia.

So this looks like grace, but it doesn’t quite look like it.

Aunt Mingyue looked at Qin Liuse in the mirror and was also thinking, "The emperor went directly to the talented woman's place so many times, and never stayed overnight in Li Xianfei's room. I don't know how angry Li Xianfei must be."

Qin Liuse took off the bracelet on her hand. She was moved when she heard the words. Maybe it was true.

It seemed as if Emperor Yongjia was doing this on purpose for Concubine Li to see.

If she had taken Concubine Li's feelings into consideration, she should have stayed overnight at her place at least once out of so many times, instead of going to Zhou Cai's place every time. This was really embarrassing for a concubine in the main position.

And if he really cared about her feelings, he should have directly flipped the card and let Zhou Cairen go to Chengqian Palace to sleep with her instead of letting her stay overnight.

However, Qin Liuse could never clearly understand what Emperor Yongjia was thinking.

Besides, this wasn’t the first time that Concubine Li had experienced such an embarrassing thing. Wasn’t it the last time when the imperial edict was issued to promote her?

Thinking of this, Qin Liuse wanted to laugh.

Back in the Yuxiu Palace, Concubine Zhou, who had recently been favored by Emperor Yongjia, actually couldn't understand why Emperor Yongjia suddenly valued her so much.

But after all, he came here to spend the night, and Zhou Cairen was just happy.

Since Emperor Yongjia came twice and stayed overnight at her place, Zhou Cairen made adequate preparations every time.

Knowing that Emperor Yongjia was coming to Yuxiu Palace, she prepared to welcome him. Sure enough, every time he came out from there, Emperor Yongjia went straight into her room.

Now that Emperor Yongjia was coming, Concubine Zhou did not let the maid serve him, but personally served him tea and water, took the washbasin, wrung out a towel to wipe his face and hands, and helped him change his shoes and clothes.

In fact, these tasks should have been done by maids, but Zhou Cairen was not stupid. She knew in her heart that it was definitely not a coincidence that Emperor Yongjia came to her again and again.

But she had no way of guessing the emperor's mind, so she could only try her best to do her job well when Emperor Yongjia came.

Only by doing more work can you let him see more of your good points and leave a good impression on him.

In terms of appearance and temperament, she cannot compare to others.

In terms of family background, my mother's family can't compare with other women in the harem, so we can only start from this aspect.

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On the other side of Yuxiu Palace, not far away in the main hall, Concubine Li had a look on her face that could only be described as extremely ugly.

"That bitch has been using some seductive tricks to seduce the emperor recently. The emperor finally comes to Yuxiu Palace, but she always invites him over. She is so shameless that she is unmatched in the world!" Concubine Li said hatefully.

The maidservant next to him thought that it seemed that the emperor went there on his own every time, and was not summoned by Concubine Zhou.

However, she did not dare to say such words in front of Concubine Li, "Your Majesty, who would know such a thing! Who knows what pillow talk she gave to the emperor when the emperor went to her place to make him so obsessed!"

After hearing this and thinking of that scene, Concubine Li gritted her teeth and became even more angry.

"But it doesn't matter, Madam. She used our spices. Even if the Emperor visits frequently, it will never be her turn to be pregnant with a dragon!"

After hearing what the maid said, Concubine Li felt a little better.

She turned around and ordered, "In two days, spices will arrive in the palace. Give more to the servants in the palace!"

The maid smiled and said yes.

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At this time, in Zhou Cairen's room, Emperor Yongjia was sitting on the edge of the bed, with Zhou Cairen helping him change clothes and wipe his feet.

Emperor Yongjia looked down at Concubine Zhou and thought that it would be great if all the women in the harem could be as observant and follow the rules as she was.

Emperor Yongjia rubbed his brows and seemed a little sleepy.

He raised his hand, waved Zhu Wanxi away, took his feet off Zhou Cairen's knees, put them on the bed, and said calmly, "Put them down."

When Zhou Cairen heard this, her eyes and eyebrows turned slightly red.

But at this moment, she had just washed the feet of Emperor Yongjia and then put his feet on herself, so her clothes were a little wet.

She took the basin, went to the clean room, changed into a clean set of lingerie, and then came back to serve Emperor Yongjia.

Back in the inner room, Zhou Cairen took off her shoes, climbed up from the end of the bed, and lay down beside Emperor Yongjia with a red face. She undressed and left only a bellyband on.

My heart was pounding as I looked forward to the next moment.

But at this moment, Zhu Wanxi came in from the sky.

Zhu Wanxi stopped by the screen outside the inner room and said, "Your Majesty, someone from Concubine Wen's side said that Concubine Wen is not feeling well. Your Majesty, would you like to go and see Concubine Wen?"

Emperor Yongjia closed his eyes, seeming a little impatient, "I am not an imperial physician, why do people have to call me over when they have a minor illness or pain?"

Zhu Wanxi lowered his eyes, pretending to be a pillar, quietly waiting for Emperor Yongjia's orders.

The main reason is that Lady Wen’s father has been busy with the imperial examination affairs in the previous dynasty recently.

Otherwise, Zhu Wanxi would have directly sent the maid who came to deliver the message back.

When Zhou Cairen heard that Concubine Wen was coming to snatch her man, she clenched her hands under the quilt.

In his heart, he cursed the beautiful lady Wen for being a bitch and meddling in other people's affairs, but he still had a considerate and kind smile on his face.

She leaned sideways and looked at the expression on Emperor Yongjia's face, but she couldn't tell whether he wanted to go or not.

Zhou Cairen secretly made up his mind, thinking that if he didn't say anything at this time, everything would be fine, but it would be too ordinary.

If she spoke, and touched the heart of Emperor Yongjia, her importance in his heart might be elevated.

So although Concubine Zhou was reluctant, she still told Emperor Yongjia as if nothing had happened. "Concubine Wen has been ill for a while, and I don't know what's wrong. How about the emperor go and see her?"

Emperor Yongjia raised his eyebrows and glanced at her.

I didn't expect her to say that. She's so sensible.

Emperor Yongjia just came to visit Concubine Zhou on the way, not to treat this place as his home. Now that she was so sensible, he was very pleased.

So he got up, changed his clothes, and went to Lady Wen.