C9

The next day at noon, someone spread the news. Everyone in the palace began to discuss the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Chu Xiu. She had long since secretly approved of His Majesty. Actually, this was not a big deal. It was just that Chu Xiu was a young lady from a noble family after all.

After lunch, Yuwen Lingxi was leaning on Noble Consort's bed, reading a book. At the same time, a few maidservants beside her were whispering in her ear under the window.

"Hey, have you heard? The daughter of the Minister of Revenue, Chu Xiu, already gave her approval to His Majesty before she even entered the palace. The study's full of His Majesty's portraits!" "He really is an infatuated person …"

"Tsk …" I don't think this man is reserved enough. There's nothing wrong with liking His Majesty, but you guys shouldn't think about how long it'll take before news spread at this critical juncture. "It's clear that they want to share a piece of the cake just because Lady Noble Consort is such a pampered girl …"

"Alright, alright, I have to say that you guys are all lightly worrying about having a radish to eat." We only need to serve our master well, why should we care so much? Be careful that others hear you! "All of you go to work, all of you go to work …"

She had been practicing for many years, so she naturally couldn't hide this little activity from her ears. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Qian Ning." Yuwen Lingxi put down the book in her hands. "I've been having a bad taste in my mouth recently and would like to have some spicy dishes. I've instructed the kitchen to prepare them." Having said so, she waved her hand, signaling Qian Ning to come over and whispered into her ear, "Go and add some seasonings for the storage palace."

Qian Ning understood and left to do some work.

After lunch, Yuwen Lingxi used her appetite to find an excuse to go out to the Cherry Blossom House.

In the past few days, it was said that all the Elementary Scholars loved to stay here and cool down. Thus, she had come to join in on the fun.

As they walked around the cloud deck, Yuwen Lingxi heard a sound even before she saw anyone.

"Do you really think you can get a holy pet just by painting? Don't you know what kind of trash you are?"

So arrogant?

The corner of Yuwen Lingxi's mouth curled up into a smile. She waved her fan as she walked over from the end of the path. "Who do you think you are, such a tactful teacher?"

When everyone saw Yuwen Lingxi kneel down and greet her, even Yuwen Lingmin couldn't help but obediently follow the rules after the previous few incidents.

Yuwen Lingxi was wearing the Gonggong of the Western Regions today, and was famous for her lightweight, cloud-shadow gauze. It was also made into a long skirt by the clothes department, with the skirt standing on the ground. As he passed by Yuwen Lingmin, a gust of wind blew past her, almost brushing the hem of her skirt against her face.

Yuwen Lingxi sat down on the jade chair and used one hand to pick up a fan to pick up Yuwen Lingmin's chin. "I was wondering who it was. So it was Miss Yuwen." She sneered, "Are you saying that I'm no longer here? For the matters of the harem, it's actually your turn to criticize. It seems like the Prime Minister has no use for teaching girls.

With that, she slightly raised her eyes and pretended to inadvertently glance at Lian Qing on the stone table. She couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Who did this? The brush is so exquisite."

Chu Xiu was stunned for a moment, but she still stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Niangniang, it was your daughter's fault for making a fool of herself."

Yuwen Lingxi: "How could that be? You can't even ask for it if you have the ability. Furthermore, this year's beautiful girls were getting more and more unruly. They were both from aristocratic families, how could they still call themselves high and low? In the future, you have to rely on your heart to serve the emperor, not on how high your mother's position is. If you want to use your family's background to suppress it, I would advise you to return early to rest. "

When her words left her mouth, there were a few pretty girls in the crowd who slightly pursed their lips as if they were jeering at her. Everyone knew that the imperial harem had always been one since the ancient times. The emperor and his concubine were rarely born according to the rules.

Yuwen Lingxi was too lazy to take notice of the minions' thoughts. Her words were indeed a bit stupid, but she couldn't stand His Majesty being an unconscious ruler. He never played his cards according to the rules.

As soon as Yuwen Lingxi arrived, all the beautiful ladies were no longer in the mood to admire the scenery. In the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, more than half of the crowd had already left.

At this time, Chu Xiu also put away the painting on the stone table and was about to leave when she was stopped by Yuwen Lingxi.

"Why must Miss Chu be in such a hurry?"

Chu Xiu was a little reserved, but still replied courteously, "This subject's daughter is here to disturb this esteemed lady."

Yuwen Lingxi said, "It's alright."

She stood up and took the scroll. "I've seen how good your painting is, but it's so good that it's even better if the emperor himself took a look at it. What does Miss Chu think?"

Chu Xiu was flabbergasted, so she couldn't speak quickly. "Esteemed …"

Yuwen Lingxi gently held her hand, "It's alright, I understand. What this palace lacks the most is a gentle person like you. Since that's the case, how can I bear to see you sad and heartbroken? "

Chu Xiu knelt down suddenly and choked with sobs, as if she had suffered a great grievance. "Your servant's daughter kowtows to thank Mistress Noble Consort."

Yuwen Lingxi waved her hand. She had already reached the destination, so there was no longer any interest in staying any longer. The portable attendant then returned to Xihe Palace.

The moment he stepped into the palace, he was immediately carried by Lu Zhang, "Where did Love Consort go? I had to wait."

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two had started to heat up, the surrounding people tactfully retreated.

"What are the results of the battle?" Lu Zhang still maintained his posture and refused to let go. Yuwen Lingxi followed his hand and walked two circles around Lu Zhang's chest. She coquettishly said, "You have a beautiful woman that favors you. What, are you happy?"

Lu Zhang: "I only want Love Consort to show her appreciation."

"Chenqie knew that Chu Xiu was returning to Shang Shu Manor tomorrow to congratulate Grandmother on her birthday, so she asked the emperor to arrange for chenqie to enter the estate together with her in the name of a fortuitous opportunity."

"You are suspicious …" Lu Zhang paused and looked down at her, "Is there a problem with the taxes over there?"

Yuwen Lingxi nodded her head indifferently, "That's right, because of the spy that chenqie sent out, the Prime Minister was extremely extravagant, and thus he became suspicious. For a person who holds the national income, no matter what, how can his wealth be comparable to the national treasury? "

Early that morning, the people of Xihe Palace all knew that Lady Noble Consort had gone to the temple to pay her respects. The palace had finally calmed down.

In the capital, Yuwen Lingxi was still willing to come back, but the carriage she rode suddenly broke. Because it was Weiwei, a group of eunuchs stopped a carriage on the side of the road that was about to leave the palace to buy the carriage and sent a messenger to the palace. Unexpectedly, he reached out his hand and stopped Chu Xiu.

The two coincidentally bumped into each other. Chu Xiu knew the cause and effect, so she definitely wanted to invite Yuwen Lingxi over to the mansion.

Yuwen Lingxi acted as if it was her wish and delayed it for a while. Unable to endure Miss Chu's enthusiasm, she then drove away together with her.

Although the imperial concubine should not reveal herself, but Chu Xiu was going to become one of them in the future, and her current identity was from the outside world, so the Chu family would not be disrespectful.

The banquet was grand and lively. Yuwen Lingxi and the Chu Clan's daughter, who had yet to leave the pavilion, were sitting together in a private room. During the banquet, she secretly gave Qian Ning a meaningful glance before continuing to chat with others as if nothing had happened.

Without Noble Consort's airs and the appearance of a big sister, she was rather liked by the young lady of the Chu Clan.

After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Qian Ning returned. She looked calm on the surface. Yuwen Lingxi knew that she had succeeded, so she relaxed and continued chatting.

On the way back to the palace, Madam Chu repeatedly reminded Yuwen Lingxi of her benevolence and expressed her boundless gratitude. She knew in her heart that this favor had been taken.

When they arrived at Xihe Palace, Qian Ning handed over the copied items with a slight frown. "Empress, the Prime Minister's taxes aren't the slightest bit wrong."