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"Miss, you … Don't spout nonsense. " Yan Mu lowered his head even more, and his eternally unchanging face gradually turned redder and redder.
"Haha, alright, I won't tease you anymore." Qiao Qiao still let out a faint chuckle. He really did not expect that this seemingly pure and unambitious Yan Mu would have a change of heart. However, no matter what happened between her and Yan Mo Chen, if Yan Mu treated Qingwu sincerely, then she would still help bring about a perfect couple.
"Miss, this time, I am here to take a look at you. I am unable to save you, but I will definitely do everything I can to make your life in the Cold Palace better."
Yan Mu's expression darkened, and his unwilling gaze swept across the dishes on the table. He frowned for a moment, and then coldly smiled. This imperial kitchen was truly bold, and it even dared to give this girl leftovers that even pigs and dogs despised.
"It's alright, this life is not bad either. At least, a vegetarian diet is good for your health." Ever since she was young, she had always listened to her master talk to her about the importance of a little girl eating more vegetables and less meat, which was good for her body. At that time, she would often blame her master, because she was afraid that if she ate too much meat, she would grow fat, and if her body was not agile, she wouldn't be able to help him with his work.
Yan Mu's lips parted, but he didn't know how to say anything to comfort Qiao yet. He could only sigh and raise his eyebrows as he said:
"Miss, with the current Emperor acting in such a manner, don't blame the Emperor. He …" Yan Mu paused for a moment. Looking at Qiao Qiao's slightly curious eyes, he could only brace himself and continue.
"That day when he returned from Python County, it was as if he had lost his soul to the news of your disappearance. He had sent so many guards to nearly overturn the capital.
But this subordinate didn't know what had happened to the two of you, so he went to the Demon Palace to look for you. This subordinate went to find Imperial Physician Baili to treat you, but Imperial Physician Baili said that the emperor had almost failed to save him, and that his new wounds were all over his body.
Just like this, the emperor laid in the palace for countless days until one day his subordinate kept calling out the name of the lady beside him. Only then did the emperor show signs of awakening … "
Qiao Qiao's eyes couldn't help but sink …
"But, when the emperor wakes up, it's as if he's a completely different person. The former emperor was incomparably indifferent and cold and handsome, but he wasn't as unsatisfactory or violent or easily angered as he is now. Sigh …"
As soon as his words fell, he couldn't help but sigh. At the very least, the previous emperor could still hear his words, but now … Who was he?
"I understand." Qiao Qiao still nodded dejectedly. The reason Yan Mo Chen had turned into his current state was because of her.
"Miss, what happened between you and the Emperor?" Yan Mu raised his eyebrows as he asked with concern. Just like Qingwu, he couldn't believe that a talented couple would actually abandon their love and turn into enemies.
"It doesn't matter if what happened between him and I is a misunderstanding or a fact, we can't go back. After all, many things have already deteriorated …" Joe still secretly lowered his eyebrows.
"Miss, actually, His Majesty the Emperor …" Just as Yan Mu was about to speak, he heard a sharp and arrogant voice come from the entrance of the cold palace.
"Everyone, get out of the way. My esteemed imperial concubine is the most favored concubine in the harem. Are you all blind?" "He actually dares to block esteemed wangfei's way!"
It seemed like she was about to receive a visitor on her first day in the Cold Palace. She frowned and said to Yan Mu, who was still in the middle of his words, "Quickly leave. If someone finds out you're here, it would be hard to explain."
"Yes, this subordinate understands." Yan Mu cupped his hands before leaping out from the beam.
Qiao Qiao's cold brows were still rising. It seemed like those scenes of fighting and pampering would soon appear on her body. It was a pity that she was only wearing a sin mask while in the cold palace. She really did not know why this group of concubines left outsiders unprepared and came to the cold palace to provoke her to reach her bottom line.
"This one has eyes but is blind. I didn't know that esteemed imperial concubine arrived, so I beg your pardon, esteemed imperial concubine." On the other hand, the guard at the door also spoke nonsense like a ghost. Seeing the extremely doting esteemed imperial concubine, he naturally nodded his head and bowed, not daring to slight her.
That's right, no one can be offended in the imperial harem. Otherwise, when this person would blow the cold wind beside the emperor's pillow, the harem would shake three times, so in just a short moment, the door to the harem was once again opened.
Qiao Qiao's face remained indifferent. He didn't even think of going out to greet the so-called Imperial Concubine Rou. Instead, he quietly sat by himself at the table, sipping on a cup of tea.
"How dare you! Imperial Concubine Rou didn't go out to welcome her. You don't want your dog life!"
It was the same sharp voice that had just been outside the door. Qiao Qiao couldn't help but furrow his brows as he looked over.
A pair of slender eyebrows could not help but be raised high. Although her mouth did not say anything, it was not difficult to see the shrewdness and sharpness of the person. He was covered in beaded curtains, jade walls, and blue clothes.
Following behind her was a girl dressed in green robes. She had her hands on her waist and her face was full of arrogance as she spoke to Qiao Qiao impolitely.
Qiao Qiao still sneered. He knew that with this kind of girl by his side, this master would naturally not be any better.
"This servant, Die'er, greets esteemed imperial concubine." Die'er saw that her master had no intention of getting up, so she could only walk up to Rou Fei and slowly bow to her.
"Pa ~!" A sharp sound rang out in front of Qiao and the little girl dressed in green raised her arm arrogantly, viciously slamming it into Die'er's face.
Die'er hurriedly raised her head and looked at the little girl in surprise.
The green clothed girl actually snorted indifferently, "Why do you think everyone deserves to pay respects to my esteemed mistress? Who do you think you are! Get the hell out of here! "
Die'er looked wronged, but she didn't want to cause trouble for her master. She could only wipe her tears away and kneel on the ground with her head lowered, trembling with fear.
"It was all Cai'er's recklessness that caused this mess with esteemed wangfei. Please forgive me, esteemed wangfei."
"Hmph." Before Rou Fei could say anything, the green-clothed girl had her hands on her waist as she coldly snorted.
"Haha." Joe put down his teacup and laughed.
Seeing that Qiao Qiao had finally reacted, Rou Fei couldn't help but smile as she slowly entered the Leng Palace.
"Yesterday, I heard that the people of the palace said that the emperor accepted an imperial concubine. That night, we spent the night in the palace. I originally wanted to pay my respects to my sister in the palace this morning, but I didn't expect to see her in person before knowing that the person from yesterday was actually an imposter." Rou Fei covered the corner of her mouth and chuckled. Her eyes were filled with mockery.
"Esteemed wangfei, I originally lived in a cold palace with a sinful body, but do you know why I was able to take over the position of an concubine and gain the favor of the emperor from the palace?"
When Rou Fei heard this, her eyes flashed with a sharp light. She also wanted to know just how the girl in front of her replaced Lan Fei. She could actually obtain the favor of the emperor in the past night at the Palace!
"That's because..." Qiao Qiao's voice was still low as he slowly moved closer to Rou Fei and said in a voice that only she and Rou Fei could hear:
"I was once a servant by the side of the Blue Concubine, and relied on the importance of the Blue Concubine to show off my power in Shang Shu Manor. All the servants of various sizes treated me with the same respect as if they had seen the Blue Concubine, and because of this, when I first saw the emperor, I had developed a deep love for him. This is why I was able to hide my presence from the heavens and replace the Blue Concubine.
When Rou Fei heard Qiao's words, she couldn't help but feel her heart tremble. It wasn't that she didn't understand Qiao Qiao's words, it was just that … She looked suspiciously at Joe.
"Esteemed Empress Rou doesn't believe you?" "Then you can take a good look at the face of that boastful and powerful servant girl beside you when she saw the emperor. After all, there might not be many women who wouldn't be moved by the emperor's appearance." Qiao Qiao continued to secretly laugh as his gaze meaningfully swept past Rou Fei's face, looking at the little girl dressed in green.
Rou Fei's sharp eyes couldn't help but turn and her expression gradually became angry.
"Let's go!" Rou Fei gave a cold harrumph and walked out of the palace with a wave of her hand.
"Empress, are we not going to find trouble with that woman?" The girl in green was naturally not aware of the impending disaster as she shouted at Rou Fei without any hesitation.
Rou Fei was already annoyed by Qiao Qiao's words, and now that she heard how this little girl didn't put her in her eyes, she turned around and gave the green-clothed girl a fierce slap. She then shouted angrily: "You lowly servant, are you the one in charge here or am I the one in charge!"
The girl in green didn't know how she had angered Rou Fei, but her face was full of shock. She quickly kneeled down and said with a trembling voice, "I know my wrongs, I know my wrongs."
"Hurry up and get the hell back to the Gentle Palace!" Imperial Concubine Rou shouted with a face full of hatred.
"Yes …" "Yes..." The green clothed girl quickly got up and followed Rou Fei as she staggered away.
Qiao Qiao's face remained cold. He immediately supported Die'er who was kneeling on the ground and said with extreme concern, "Die'er, I have caused you pain."
"If you follow Miss, Dia'er won't feel bitter." Die'er's eyes flashed with tears as she spoke with a smile.
"Silly girl, don't worry. I will be able to avenge you soon." Qiao Qiao continued to look at the door of the cold palace that was once again tightly shut, the cold smile gradually emerging from the corners of his lips.
Die'er looked at Qiao once more with a puzzled expression. She naturally did not understand what her master was trying to say.