Pampered Consort’s Acting Awards: 23. Relative (2 in 1)

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==Chapter 23: Tit for Tat==

The emperor suddenly visited Jinlan Garden at night.

The eunuchs and maids of Jinlanyuan were all trembling in their hearts.

Qin Juan has been counting the charcoal fires and candles in the room since she came back from Shou'an Palace. She was thinking about how to tell him this incident casually, when others came.

Just right.

Qin Jing lowered her head and took off the handkerchief on her wrist. She should show him that her hand was blue and purple.

Before Xiao Yu entered the house, Qin Juan stuffed the two remaining candles into the enamel bottles on the bedside table, took out the powder from the dossier, spread it evenly on her fingertips, and rubbed it on her lips.

The person suddenly became a little weaker, as if he was about to break in the wind.

The door creaked open.

The goal is inferior charcoal fire and candles that are about to go out.

These silent evidences seem to say: Look, since Your Majesty came here these two times, my life has become worse every day.

Qin Juan coughed twice and said, "I would like to send you my regards, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yu frowned slightly and said: "No courtesy."

Qin Chan said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yu glanced at Qin Juan, then at the charcoal basin on the ground. He lifted his robe and sat on the chair, and said calmly: "What's going on?"

Qin Juan lowered his head and hesitated, sighed softly, and then handed him the list of Jinlanyuan's divisions and said: "This is the division list that I just compared. There are many things that are wrong." ‌."

When dealing with a man as secretive as Xiao Yu, it is best to be direct and straightforward. The more you deal with, the more complicated it becomes.

He taught himself these.

Sure enough, the emperor looked at her with a somewhat gentle look.

Even the darkness of this room is not so artificial anymore.

"Sheng Kanghai." Xiao Yu said.

The ears of Eunuch Sheng stood up immediately outside the door. He opened the door quickly and said, "Why did your Majesty call this servant?"

"Show this list to Ning Shang Gong, Lu Shang Bing, and Meng Shang Shi respectively. Once again, take off your palace clothes and go to the Supervisor of Ceremonies yourself."

God, what a rare thing!

Are you going to make the decision for Qin Meiren?

Eunuch Sheng's eyes were horrified and he immediately took it, "I'll go right away."

In less than a moment, all the candles and charcoal fires in Jinlan Garden were ready.

The charcoal for the fire was fine charcoal, the candles were made of white wax, and even the Shangfu Bureau, which was not held accountable, sent new towels and bath soap and soap.

This is what the emperor said. she thinks.

Qin Juan walked to him, bowed and said, "I thank you, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yu sat on a square stool with red sandalwood and enamel inlaid with floral patterns, looking at her and then at the injury on her hand.

"Have you taken any medicine?"

His expression remained unchanged, as if the injury had nothing to do with him.

Qin Juan smiled and said: "It's not in the way, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Xiao Yu stood up, walked to the couch, and said in a deep voice: "Then take a rest early."

Qin Juan looked at his back, and the doubts in her heart these days were about to come out.

The emperor had many ways to protect her, such as making the decision for her like he did just now, raising her rank, or coming to Jinlan Garden to sit for a while.

There is no need to come here to sleep in such a hurry.

Unless, like himself, he had weird dreams.

She took a deep breath, walked over, and lay down with him.

Just when she was feeling uneasy, the man suddenly turned his head to look at her. The first two times he came, he fell asleep immediately, but this time, it was the first time he looked at her.

The four eyes met each other, their gazes burning.

Qin Juan’s cheeks were flushed and she could not hide her shyness, just like a concubine expecting to be welcomed by the emperor, but in fact, her toes under the quilt were so scared that they had curled up in one place.

I just hope he stops looking at him.

At this moment, Xiao Yu seemed to hear her voice and withdrew his gaze.

With the faint sound of the crackling charcoal fire, the two fell asleep together.

Yongchang thirty-sixth year, August 15th.

After the wedding night, Prince Jin's Mansion seemed to be covered with frost.

Xiao Yu was either discussing matters in the study or spending the night outside. Occasionally, he heard that he was also present in the Chu Pavilion of Qin Tower.

In short, he really didn't take the princess Su Ling seriously.

Fuying persuaded softly: "Does the princess really not care? If this continues, what should the prince do if he brings any woman back?"

Su Lingjiang took a mouthful of rouge and said softly: "Then let him go. If he doesn't come, I will be more comfortable."

As if before she even finished speaking, the door behind her was opened.

She turned around following the sound——

Xiao Yu looked at her half a foot away, leaning half against the door. He raised the corner of his mouth in a subtle arc and said: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, follow me into the palace."

His husband, His Highness Prince Jin, finally met after a month.

I have to say, this man's appearance is really good.

The halo of light shone diagonally on his profile, his nose was like a cantilever bridge, and his temples were like a knife cut. Every part of him was just right, sharp and straight.

It was just a face that was born to seduce women's hearts, but it failed in front of Su Ling.

Young and young, everyone is stubborn. Xiao Yu’s tone was frivolous, and she didn’t even reply.

The two walked out of the mansion and got on the carriage together.

It had just rained yesterday, and there was still some moisture in the air. The ground was also a little slippery. The carriage was moving slowly. One of them sat on the left and the other on the right. The distance between them was so large that they could still sit. Next two people.

Speechless all the way.

The difference between face and heart is their greatest tacit understanding.

After entering the palace gate, they went straight to Kunning Palace. Today was August 15th. The ladies of the aristocratic families came into the palace to pay homage to the queen. Familiar faces were everywhere in Kunning Palace.

"My son, I would like to send my regards to my mother." Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"I would like to express my regards to my mother." Su Ling said with a smile.

When Empress Chu saw Su Ling, she was particularly enthusiastic and hurriedly waved: "Aling, come here quickly."

Beside Queen Chu, there was also a cute little girl sitting beside her, named Chu Xue.

This was the first time Su Ling saw Chu Wei, the legitimate daughter of the Chu family and the queen's niece. She was twelve years old, and she even called her sister.

The Queen of Chu said to Xiao Yu: "Sanlang, go and pay your respects to your father. I will have a word with Aling."

"The son is gone." When he stood up, Xiao Yu patted Su Ling's back and said, "Wait for me."

Su Ling turned around and said yes with a smile.

Newlyweds, loving husband and concubine, and such a well-matched couple, one can’t help but cover their mouths and laugh.

"It seems that the rumors outside are really unbelievable. I am too worried." Empress Chu took Su Ling's hand and said: "A Ling, if you tell the truth to your co-mother, how does Sanlang treat you?"

Su Ling said: "Nature is good."

Empress Chu smiled and said: "That's good, otherwise I'm really afraid that his cold-heartedness will offend you."

Su Ling also laughed and said: "Where did the Queen Mother say this?"

The Queen of Chu said again: "If you have nothing to do in the future, please come to the palace to sit with me often."

Su Ling said: "If the queen mother doesn't dislike it, then I will come to bother you often."

The Queen of Chu laughed heartily twice and said, "If you don't come, see how I punish you."

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During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Emperor Jiaxuan held a banquet in Baohe Hall to celebrate the reunion.

The banquet held by the ministers of civil and military affairs and the bodyguards was held in Danbi ‌, with palace-hanging musical instruments installed under the eaves. Compared with previous years, the banquet was no longer as grand.

Su Ling sat next to Xiao Yu, feeling as if she was on pins and needles, but Su Huaian and Su Jingbei were not far away from her, so she and Xiao Yu could only continue to stage the drama of raising eyebrows.

Xiao Yu naturally cooperated and poured her two glasses of fruit wine.

After three rounds of drinking, Emperor Jiaxuan and Queen Chu left, and everyone dispersed with them.

Su Ling and Xiao Yu came out of the palace together and got on the carriage.

Her skin was white and turned red when touched, especially after drinking some wine. Xiao Yu glanced at her neck, then lifted the gauze curtain and looked out the window.

There was silence all the way, the sound of horse hooves and the rattling of wheels were more harmonious than the two of them.

After a long while, the driver tightened the reins. After stopping, he turned back and opened the curtain and said, "Your Highness, the Mengyue Tower is ahead."

Xiao Yu said "hmm" in a low voice.

He bowed and got out of the carriage.

Su Ling clenched her fists on the carriage.

How could she not know where Mengyue Tower is? She could pretend to be blind and deaf, pretending not to know that he was fooling around outside, but today, he dared to show off in front of her. So careless?

"Your Highness." Su Ling called to him.

Xiao Yu turned around and raised his eyebrows: "Is there something wrong, Princess?"

Perhaps she was impulsive at a young age, or maybe she was emboldened by drinking. She looked into Xiao Yu's eyes and said softly: "When His Highness gets what he wants in the future, I will ask for nothing more than a divorce." Book."

She would never spend this day without him no matter what.

Under the cool moonlight, Xiao Yu's eyes darkened again and again. He stared at Su Ling's eyes and said lightly: "Princess, you really dare to say that."

Su Ling's heart beat faster and faster. She softened her tone and said, "Your Highness, will you respond?"

Xiao Yu smiled and said: "If you really want it, I can give it to you now."

Is it really rare for me?

After saying that, his figure disappeared into the boundless night.

Xiao Yu turned around and entered the back alley, where his bodyguard Fan ‌ bit the bullet and said, "Your Highness, why don't you explain it to the princess?"

Explain that they are not there to have fun, but to find evidence that the king secretly made weapons.

Xiao Yu curled his lips and said nothing.

Xin thought: What is the explanation? It’s not like she really minded my pursuit of pleasure. If she wanted to divorce me, it was naturally because someone was waiting for her.

He Zichen’s letter was written clearly.

Furthermore, it is okay for men to have fun.

The full moon was replaced by the scorching sun, and the scene changed to a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet hosted by the British princess.

After August 15th, it coincides with the flowering period of chrysanthemums.

As the Princess of Jin, Su Ling was naturally invited to various families. She couldn't stop the rumors outside, so she pushed as much as she could, and had no choice but to go for the ones that couldn't be pushed away.

This time at the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet, both Wang Concubine and Princess Yan were present. When they saw Su Ling coming, they immediately put a smile on their face.

"Aling, come to me." Princess Yan said.

Su Ling walked over and shared a small table with them.

Although the relationship between the three of them has long been incompatible, there is a saying that the enemy of my enemy is my friend. This is especially true between the three of them.

The ‌ prince is the daughter of Concubine Mu. Not only is he backed by the Mu family, he is also deeply loved by the emperor. He can be said to be the prince with the best chance of winning.

The King of Yan is the son of Concubine He. Although the He family is just a noble family and has no real power, King Yan has one more advantage than the two of them.

Not the direct descendant, but the eldest son.

In the court, his voice was not low.

Compared to these two, Xiao Yu's chances of winning are indeed lower.

However, Xiao Yu has recently become prominent in the court, and he has obtained such a good marriage from the Su family, which has aroused the fear of the two of them.

The emperor's son, how can there be such a simple one.

No one will underestimate anyone.

Just admiring the chrysanthemums was a bit boring, so the British princess also invited a theater troupe to add to the fun.

The jade zither is not fully played, the phoenix bun and the hairpin are taken off. The actress on the stage slowly opens her mouth, her voice is melodious, her posture is charming and graceful, she turns around and flutters her sleeves. Every movement is mesmerizing.

There was a crystal osmanthus cake on the table. Princess Yan took a bite, put it down, and sighed: "I have too many things to worry about these days. I feel much better when I can go out and watch a show."

‌The concubine Wang quickly answered, "What's bothering my sister lately? It's no one else, why don't you tell me?"

Princess Yan sighed and said: "Isn't it because of Erlang of the He family? The eldest wife of the He family has been coming to me to complain all day long, saying that Erlang's marriage has not been confirmed after seeing him for several times. What do you think? ‌Where did I get the solution?"

The Erlang of the He family refers to He Zichen.

The incident between He Zichen and Su Ling was known to both the concubine Wang and Princess Yan. It was clear that what they said today was intentional.

Su Ling was so absorbed in watching the play that she pretended not to hear it at all.

Princess Yan talked for a long time, and when she saw that Su Ling didn't respond, she felt a little worried about her face, so she gave the concubine a look.

‌The king’s concubine had a fox-like appearance, and her voice was particularly enchanting, “Sister.”

Su Ling subconsciously shook her shoulders when she shouted and looked at her, "What's wrong?"

‌The concubine Wang said: "Let me tell you, His Highness the King of Jin really doesn't know how to show mercy to women. With a beauty like my sister in his arms, he is still willing to leave the house every day? The Qin Tower and Chu Pavilion outside are like that Is it interesting?"

Su Ling took a sip of tea and said nothing.

He thought: It must be interesting, but it’s boring. Can I go there more often?

‌The concubine Wang continued: "I would like to boldly advise my sister, sometimes, you have to take care of things even if you can't. If there is an heir outside, it will be too late to regret."

Su Ling raised her eyelids, glanced at her, and said quietly: "My sister and I really regretted meeting each other so late. If my sister has any other thoughts on her mind, please tell them together today, so as not to miss the chance in the future."

After hearing this, the concubine Wang could not help but frown, and asked in a soft voice: "What do you mean there will be no chance in the future?"

Su Ling said: "I heard that your Majesty is selecting a concubine for the king recently. These wives and concubines will eventually be separated. When the princess enters the palace, I will want to see my sister in the future, and I can't just say that I can see her. ."

Wives and concubines will eventually be separated.

This is really a stab at the king’s concubine.

The king's concubine was so angry that her chest rose and fell, and she became angry and ashamed.

She leaned forward, her red lips pressed against Su Ling's ear, and said through gritted teeth: "Even if I am the concubine of the king, I am better than you, so what about my wife? Do you know why your majesty doesn't like the king?" Are you really sure that Yu Zhaoyi died of illness in the palace? Are you really clear about the affairs between his biological mother and the imperial physician?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Ling poured the tea in her hand directly onto her face.

She knew that the concubine Wang deliberately wanted to anger her.

Others can tolerate it, but she cannot tolerate such treachery.

‌The concubine’s eyes widened, she pointed at Su Ling with her index finger and said: "You! You..."

Su Ling looked at her and said, "What are you doing? If you dare to say what you just said again, I won't be throwing water at you!"

‌The concubine Wang covered her face with her hands and cried with a "woo".

Princess Yan also quickly said: "Aling, what are you doing! What are you saying that you can't say properly?"

Seeing this, the British princess quickly ran over and said, "What's going on? Hey, mama, go and get some clothes for the concubine."

The news that Princess Jin was being bullied by everyone and the concubine of the king quickly reached Xiao Yu’s ears.

Su Ling and Fu Ying were talking here, when Xiao Yu pushed open the door to the inner room.

He pursed his lips, eyes filled with anger, and strode towards her.

Xiao Yu said: "The princess has a good temper."

After calming down, Su Ling also knew that he had caused trouble. If this matter came to His Majesty, he would definitely be implicated.

She took a deep breath: "Your Highness, listen to my explanation, this matter..."

"No need to explain." Xiao Yu looked into Su Ling's eyes and said word by word: "From today on, you are not allowed to leave this house."

Su Ling said in disbelief: "You want to lock me up?!"

Xiao Yu said coldly: "What the Su family hasn't taught you in these years, I will teach you myself."

Su Ling's heart trembled and she said, "What do you mean by this?"

Xiao Yu continued: "You are not allowed to leave the house within this month. You need to copy the "Nv Fan Jie Lu", "Internal Training" and "Nv's Commandments" ten times each to me, and study hard. What does it mean to be cautious in words and deeds? , What does it mean to treat guests with courtesy, and what does it mean to be a good person."

Su Ling took two deep breaths aggrievedly, glared and said, "My father taught me these things, and I won't copy them."

"If Your Highness cannot tolerate me, I will return to the Duke's palace."

After that, she walked towards the door without looking back.

Xiao Yu pulled her back, restrained her in his hands, and said in a cold voice: "I am your husband, you have caused trouble, I can't punish you? You just stay here and enjoy yourself" If you don’t finish copying, you can’t go anywhere.”

"Come here, seal the Chang'en Hall to me. The princess is not allowed to leave without my permission."

Su Ling looked at her yard, surrounded by layers of people, and her fingertips were shaking with anger.

Xiao Yu left Chang'en Hall and returned to the study. Fan said: "Your Highness, what the king wants is that as long as the princess goes over to apologize to the concubine in person, the matter will be considered exposed."

"Asking my wife to apologize to his concubine?" Xiao Yu put down his pen and sneered: "What request can I ask him to make? An apology is impossible."

Fan ‌ hesitated and said: "Then my subordinates will punish the princess personally..."

"No need." Xiao Yu raised his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose and said, "With her temper, she will definitely not listen to me. Send someone to keep an eye on her and don't let her out of the house this month."

Fan ‌ said: "I understand."

And the other side——

Su Ling pursed her lips, dipped her pen in ink, and carefully copied "Female Fan Jielu", "Internal Training" and "Female Commandments" stroke by stroke.

Now, it’s the seventh time.

Fuying looked distressed and said: "If the princess is tired, please stop copying."

Su Ling whispered: "I'm not tired."

Fuying said again: "Why don't the princess tell your highness that what happened that day was simply because of the treacherous words said by King Cheng's concubine."

Su Ling slapped her wrist and said softly: "How can I say it again since it is a treasonous act?"

Fuying sighed and said, "My master, why are you so stubborn?"

"Fuying, bring me some more paper."

After Su Ling finished writing the "Female Commandments" for the eighth time, she flicked her wrist and said bitterly: "People are not afraid of doing wrong things, but they are afraid of not having a long memory. From now on, his affairs will have nothing to do with me. I will wait for the copy. After finishing these crappy things, I will go back to my palace."

When it was time to hold the lantern, Xiao Yu returned to Prince Jin's Mansion and saw that the Chang'en Hall in front of him was not as brightly lit as usual, and he couldn't help but pause in his steps.

Xiao Yu subconsciously thought that Su Ling had slipped out, so he strode over.

Fuying was nodding and sweeping a broom at the door. Suddenly she looked up and saw Xiao Yu, and hurriedly bowed and said, "I have met Your Highness."

Xiao Yu said: "Where is your master?"

"Princess, you have been writing in the room since yesterday..." Fuying saw Xiao Yu's eyes becoming more and more fierce, then she subconsciously looked back and murmured: "This light...when did the light go out?"

Xiao Yu pushed open the door and entered, looking around.

However, what he expected did not happen.

Su Ling just fell asleep at the desk. The sandalwood brush was lying on her chest, and the cuffs were still stained with ink.

The wind blew in through the window, making the pages on the desk rustle.

By the moonlight, Xiao Yu saw the thick stack of paper in her hand.

He picked it up, looked at the handwriting, and was completely stunned.

She actually copied these?

After a long time, he leaned down, picked her up and put her back on the couch.

She continued to sleep, Xiao Yu stared at her in the darkness.

He thought: You know those people did it on purpose, but you still caused trouble for He Zichen. Where do you want to put me?

Half a moment later, Su Ling slowly opened her eyes, feeling that the surroundings were pitch black, and subconsciously snorted: "Fuying, light a lamp, it's too dark."

Xiao Yu sighed almost inaudibly, stood up and lit a lamp for her.

The two looked at each other under the candlelight and spoke together.

Xiao Yu said softly: "How old are you and are you still afraid of the dark?"

Su Ling stared and said, "Why are you here?!"

The west wind passed through the corridor, and the newly lit candle went out again with a "whoosh".

The emperor and Qin Juan opened their eyes.