C18 Polemic

In his heart, he knew that Lau Menglee wasn't a stupid person. To be able to give birth to a prince safely in Han Mengyuan's hands was indeed an exquisite skill. Would she be naive enough to think that her precious son would accidentally fall off his horse and cause his legs to become crippled? It was probably because of Han Mengyuan's illustrious family and her unique and respected pet in front of Duanmu Jue that she felt so much grief over her death. Coupled with the fact that Han Mengyuan had passed away, she hid a deep resentment within her heart, not knowing if the scripture she recited every day was a curse or a hatred.

The news that Qing Xue brought back was exactly what she wanted. If Lau Menglee really did leave the world, then Murong himself would be helpless to do anything. After all, she really didn't know how a person who saw through the mortal world could arouse hatred! However, since Lau Menglee was resentful, she could use that resentment to get rid of Imperial Consort De without a trace of blood on her hands. Duanmu Jue probably wouldn't believe Lau Menglee would hurt anyone. Thinking of this, she really had to thank Han Mengyuan.

"Does the Empress have something to be happy about?" Qing Xue asked with a smile on her face when she saw Murong Nichang's expression.

"Qing Xue, I heard that father sought for many famous doctors for the medicinal formula?"

"Of course not!" "Master has invited all the famous doctors from the north and south of the Yangtze River to carefully check the prescription for Miss's Avoiding the Soup."

Murong Twisted the handkerchief in his hand and whispered into Qing Xue's ear, "Tell Mann Xue to ask someone close to her in the kitchen to make peanut cake."

"Ah!" "Empress, you …" Qing Xue knew that Murong was allergic to peanuts, so why did she suddenly ask for this?

"Don't worry about it, I know what I'm doing!" Just go and get it! " Murong gave Nanny Rui a meaningful glance, and Nanny Rui took out the small box of dark red sandalwood beads. Murong Mu picked up the smallest bead and asked, "Can the color really change?"

Nanny Rui nodded and replied, "Your Highness, as long as you soak this bead in water and press it on your skin for a while, it will leave a red stain like a rash, as if it was born under your skin."

Murong Yi casually took one and dipped it in water before pressing it against his own shoulder. As expected, it left a red mark on Bai Ruo Xue's skin as if it was a rash that had grown on her skin. Looking at the result, Murong Yi asked with concern: "Will this red mark be easily wiped away?"

"Please rest assured, Empress!" Nanny Rui lifted the lid of the other teacup and pointed to the vinegar inside. "This red mark will remain on your skin for a long time after drying. It can only be washed with Shaoxing's old vinegar."

"Well done!" General Mu put the bead bean in his hand into the box, "This thing is really good to keep. I will definitely use it in a few days. Also, is Xiao Linzi's body almost healed?"

"In reply to Empress's words, this old servant's little brother invited a famous doctor in the capital to treat Eunuch Lin's illness. This medicine will heal his face in a day or two, and now Eunuch Lin is always kowtowing to Empress's kindness, saying that he will repay Mother for his efforts in the next life!"

"I want Xiao Linzi to stay. I want him to send a message to the palace, he has worked in the palace and is very smart, Nanny can't always deal with people outside the palace, so I might as well let Xiao Linzi do it. Since he wants to repay her, there's no need to wait for the next life."

"What does the Empress mean?" Nanny Rui took a step forward and bowed.

I've long heard that there's a cat hole at the west corner of the palace. There was a cat hole at the corner of the gate a few years ago for Yun Lili's cat, and now that old Grand Imperial Consort likes to keep cats, the hole isn't blocked up anymore. It's a good place to deliver messages, and the risk is small too.

Only Murong did understand that it wasn't that she was familiar with this enormous palace, but that she had a very deep impression of the northwest corner of the Cold Palace, which had once imprisoned her. The humiliating memories seemed to constantly torment her in this life, constantly reminding her that if she were to be careless, she would step into a situation where she would never be able to recover from it.

As Murong was reminiscing with his eyes closed, Guan Mi entered the hall with a hunched back and a face full of smiles. "Greetings to the empress!" No matter how much trouble he got behind his back, his face was still filled with smiles. This was the rule of survival in the palace. Murong Yi clearly knew this in his heart, and a smile that didn't lose its dignity appeared on his face.

"Send a message to Empress. Your majesty has settled down at Fenglin Palace today. Please wait upon her with great care."

"Sorry for troubling you!" Seeing that, Nanny Rui, who was at the side, handed over a silver ingot and Guan Mi accepted it without any hesitation. This was a rule in the palace: anything that was passed down to the concubines must mean something good, even the empress.

"Thank you for your gift, Empress!" Guan Mi saluted and left. After Murong saw that Guan Mi had left, he put away the smile on his face and instructed: "Tell the crowd below to wait on you! You're not allowed to make even the slightest mistake, and even have a good impression of Meng Aiqing. It's not right for me to not even want to see her hair when she comes out! "

Nanny Rui's aged face looked a bit old and decrepit, but she was even more serious now. She quickly carried Murong's orders and headed towards the rooms of the three eunuchs in the southwest, leaving Murong behind only Murong. She sat in front of a makeup mirror and adjusted her makeup, saying that 'a woman will please her own appearance' in the book, and the fact that she put down her figure at this special moment made Duanmu Jue feel worried and expectant.

"..."

Although Duanmu Jue was heartless, he was still a diligent emperor, especially after he had taken over the family affairs. If it wasn't for Guan Mi who reminded him to hold a banquet at night, it was possible that he might even read the memorial after the hour had passed.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. We should get up and head to Zhao He Palace."

Duanmu Jue's hand paused for a moment, then he closed the imperial edict and stood up, "Go ahead!"

Liu Tie, who was carrying the dragon chariot, stood steadily. He didn't dare to budge an inch as he closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard King Jing's voice, "Greetings to the Emperor!"

Duanmu Jue opened his eyes and looked down at a person standing on the left side of the hall. He bowed to greet him and wore a white robe that was like a jade, and a yellow coat. It was indeed Wu Tie, "You're not waiting at Zhao He Palace, why did you come here?"

Duanmu Yan raised his head and replied with a smile, "I, my younger brother, entered the palace a bit late. I originally wanted to hurry to Zhao He Hall to avoid being late, but unexpectedly, His Majesty stopped me!" King Jing was younger than Duanmu Jue. However, he appeared younger in the year of the weak crown. Perhaps it was because he was distracted with political matters all day long.

"Since it's late, follow me to Zhao He Palace!"

"As you command!"

The Zhao He Hall was already filled with people. The four princes, three princes, as well as his concubines and foreign envoys, all sat on the left side of the throne, waiting for Duanmu Jue's arrival like everyone else.

"The emperor has arrived!" With a high-pitched voice, Murong Nichang stood up with everyone else, cheering and shouting until the end of their lives.

Duanmu Jue's gaze was attracted by Murong Nichang the moment he entered the door. She was very different tonight, with her long red dress of the Phoenix Dance of the Nine Heavens, high collars wrapped around her neck, and an embroidered peony pattern of gold and silver at her collar shining in the light. Her chest was faintly discernible, but it had a unique grace, red lips, slightly raised golden eye makeup, and a unique pattern on her forehead.

"Both of you, rise!" Duanmu Jue greeted Grand Empress Wong who was sitting to the right and sat beside Murong. As he breathed in the faint fragrance of Jasmine, he suddenly felt that she had become a bit more innocent. The corner of his eyes couldn't help but twitch.

Since they were congratulating the emperor on his personal affairs, everyone had to give him their compliments. The small countries nearby had already prepared thick gifts for him outside the door, but the women in the hall were all staring at Murong Nichang, not just because she was sitting next to Duanmu Jue, but also because of the envious clothes worn by the imperial concubines and their wives.

Murong Nichang also knew that her actions would arouse Imperial Consort De's anger, Imperial Consort Shu's jealousy, and Mrs. Xuanhua's disgust, but she still had to do it. Only the Murong Family girl would cause people to look sideways at her actions, and sit beside the current emperor.

"Your majesty, your majesty, is like a phoenix bone. Now that you are in charge of the affairs of the nation, your Longzhi Country must be well-adjusted for the rain and the wind. I am indebted to the grace of the heavens. Gao Li's envoy made a gesture. Outside the door, there was a young girl with delicate hands holding a brocade box. Inside the box, there was a rare ginseng.

Even the madame in the imperial harem could see that. Duanmu Jue also knew that, so he smiled and said, "It is indeed a rare treasure, and she is also a peerless beauty."

"His Majesty really is the Holy Eye!" Ambassador Gao Li said, "This woman is called Miao Yu, the most beautiful woman in my country. We are willing to offer her up to Your Majesty!"

"I have received your kind intentions, Gao Li. Next year's tribute will be reduced by 30%! Feng Miaoyu as a concubine! "

For a fifteen-year-old girl to be able to see that her husband's concubine's expression did not change at all after the wedding was over, it was indeed rare for her to see that. If Wong Yuan had this mentality, she would not have to worry about it at all, but she would feel that this woman was not simple.

"Today, all the officials congratulated His Majesty on his personal affairs, and he even acquired such a devastatingly beautiful woman. This is a double blessing. This consort offers a toast to Your Majesty!" Murong Nichang's words shocked everyone, including the envoy from Gao Li.

Duanmu Jue held the wine cup tightly and looked at Murong Rou's tougher face as he drank it all in one gulp, "The Queen of Longzhi Country is indeed the Queen of the world!" The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Gao Li could not help but sigh. Not all women possessed such a love affair, especially when it was on an occasion like this.

"Let's start the feast!" Duanmu Jue didn't want to hear any more words from Murong Nichang, so he signaled Guan Mi to pass the dishes on.

"May I know if the ambrosia on Empress's forehead is suitable for the ingredients? It's so special! " The one who spoke was the daughter of the Prince of Zhuang, Min Hui. She was young, and naturally liked these things very much. The Prince knew that Duanmu Jue forbade women from entering Murong Clan, especially the Empress.

She was used to being arrogant and unafraid, so she smiled and said, "Father, you are indeed very good-looking!"

Murong Nichang replied with a faint smile, "It's only made of silk, unlike the women in the palace who often use gold leaf. Although it's not dazzling, it's a lot more economical."

"Empress, it is only right for you to act so courteously to the world. For this occasion, the Empress actually used a hairpin and a hairpin. Isn't that disrespectful to our etiquette?" Imperial Consort Shu did not like Murong Nichang's pretentious and virtuous attitude, and because Murong Feng's outfit had stolen her limelight, she was unhappy and could not help but interrupt.

All of the imperial concubines' expressions became serious because of Imperial Consort Shu Wong Yuan's words. Grand Empress Wong was so angry that she wanted to sew Wong Yuan's mouth shut. Only Zhou Jinyi still had a faint smile on her face. She always liked watching Wong Yuan and Murong Nichang fight, and the more they fought, the better.

"Feng Yitian relies on his heart, not on external forces. He will not last long if he is strong on the outside and weak on the inside!" Murong Si gave a bunch of gold taels to stop Imperial Consort Shu's mouth as he retorted, "I feel that Sister Imperial Consort De has always been a frugal person. And today too, I wonder what Sister Imperial Consort De thinks?"

"Chenqie will listen to the empress's teachings!" Zhou Jinyi knew Murong Nichang wanted to pull her into the water. No matter what, she had already set fire to Imperial Consort Shu's body, so she might as well try her best to be gentle and frugal in front of Duanmu Jue.

"Alright!" Why do you have so much to say? Let's all eat! " Grand Empress Wong glared at Wong Yuan, afraid that she would fall into a daze again.