Chapter 748 Punishment to Kneel
Concubine Tuberculosis noticed the glance of the imperial concubine, but did not respond, only lowered her head and looked soft and weak.
Xiao Xixi did not hide it, and told the truth generously.
"Recently, Concubine Jing was grounded, and Concubine Tuberculosis was sick again.
Neither of them could manage, and Concubine Li was alone.
The concubine felt sorry for Concubine Li's hard work, so she asked her to recommend someone to help.
She recommended Min Jieyu.
The concubine reported the matter to the emperor, and the emperor also felt that Min Jieyu was good.
Only then did Min Jieyu take over Concubine Tu to manage the accounting transactions in the palace. "
The Empress Dowager smiled: "The concubine is not in good health, so it's really not good to work too hard, but when you are dealing with these things, why do you not know how to mourn your family?"
Xiao Xixi lowered her head: "You have been concentrating on worshipping Buddha recently. It's not easy to disturb you with such small facts, but you are right, this matter is indeed negligence by the concubine, and the concubine apologizes to you."
She admits her mistake so readily, but the Queen Mother was a little surprised.
The Empress Dowager originally thought that with the degree of favor of the concubine, she would definitely be spoiled and spoiled, and would not easily bow her head to admit her mistake.
Unexpectedly, this noble concubine is actually a man who can bend and stretch. When she admits her mistakes, she admits her mistakes, which is not ambiguous at all.
The Empress Dowager stared at her for a moment, unable to see the slightest dodge from her face.
To be so calm, there are only two possibilities—
Or she is really stupid.
Or she's just acting.
As a princess of a country, she dares to travel across mountains and rivers to seek help from other countries, and she can be the only harem in such a short period of time. She will definitely not be a simple fool.
Then she is acting.
This woman's acting skills are so good that she doesn't seem to be half fake.
No wonder he can coax the emperor into a circle, he is really good at it!
The smile on the back of the Queen Mother gradually faded.
"You know that there are a lot of rumors in the market that criticize you for acting arrogantly, and even many officials in the court to impeach you. If it wasn't for the emperor's wholehearted protection of you, I'm afraid you would have been thrown into the cold palace long ago."
Xiao Xixi was startled.
Is there such a thing?
Luo Qinghan never mentioned it to her, she didn't know it at all.
The Empress Dowager accentuated.
"As a concubine in the harem, your duty is to serve the emperor well and work hard to spread branches and leaves for the emperor.
But you are better, not only do you dominate the emperor, prevent him from favoring other concubines, but also cause him trouble! "
Xiao Xixi: "My concubine didn't cause trouble to the emperor..."
The Empress Dowager interrupted her words and said coldly.
"You haven't troubled him yet?
Your reputation is bad now.
It should be self-disciplined and as low-key as possible.
How dare you interfere in the affairs of the harem at will?
Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about the emperor.
He has a lot of time to do every day, and he is already too busy, but he still has time to deal with your shitty things.
Wouldn't this trouble him? ! "
Xiao Xixi suddenly thought of a word.
If you want to add a crime, why bother?
The Empress Dowager's posture is obviously to charge her with a crime, no matter how she explains it, it is just a sophistry in the eyes of the Empress Dowager.
If she talks too much, she might even be charged with contradicting her elders.
In this case, Xiao Xixi simply didn't bother to explain, and said honestly.
"What the Empress Dowager taught was that the concubine knew she was wrong."
The Empress Dowager made up her mind today to beat her up and let her restrain herself, so as to save her from making other troubles in the future.
"Since you know you're wrong, Ai's family won't say anything anymore. You go to the courtyard and kneel, reflect on it, and get up in an hour."
Xiao Xixi was annoyed.
Knowing that she would be punished for kneeling, she should change into a pair of thick cotton pants before going out, at least it won't hurt so much when she kneels.
Miscalculated!
...
In the imperial study, Luo Qinghan was discussing matters with the ministers when he heard that Qingsong, who was beside the imperial concubine, was coming.
He asked the ministers to take a break and drink tea.
Qingsong walked in quickly, knelt down and saluted.
"The slaves meet the emperor."
Luo Qinghan asked, "You came to me at this time, but what is your order from the imperial concubine?"
Qingsong: "Your Majesty is wise, the noble concubine has just been invited to Changle Palace to meet the Empress Dowager."
It was not a big deal for the imperial concubine to be invited to see the empress dowager, but Luo Qinghan thought of the recent criticism of the imperial concubine in the court, plus the empress dowager's dissatisfaction with the imperial concubine...
Luo Qinghan frowned slightly.
"Changxi."
Eunuch Chang came over immediately and responded respectfully, "What is your majesty's order?"
Luo Qinghan explained in a low voice.
A bit of surprise appeared on Eunuch Chang's face.
He couldn't help but said, "Are you sure, Your Majesty?"
Luo Qinghan didn't speak, only glanced at him lightly.
Eunuch Chang didn't dare to say any more, and bowed his head obediently: "The servant will do it now."
When he turned around, he winked at Qing Song.
Qingsong understood, and immediately followed Eunuch Chang out of the imperial study.
Qingsong: "Eunuch Chang, where are we going?"
Eunuch Chang: "Go get something first, then go to Changle Palace."
...
In the courtyard of Changle Palace.
Xiao Xixi knelt on the ground paved with white marble.
In order to prevent slippery roads in rainy days, many auspicious patterns are carved on the surface of white marble.
So the ground is a little uneven.
Xiao Xixi didn't wear much, and kneeling on it was extremely painful.
But that's nothing.
Compared with the pain in her knees, what was more unbearable for her was hunger.
At this time, the sky was completely dark, and all the palace lanterns in the courtyard were lit.
The palace lanterns are like stars floating in the dark night.
On weekdays, Xiao Xixi was already having dinner at this hour.
But now she can only kneel here.
She feels so hungry!
Baoqin also knelt, and she looked at the imperial concubine worriedly.
The imperial concubine fell ill not long ago and was injured. Although she has recovered now, her body has already suffered losses. Today, she was punished to kneel, and I don't know if her body could bear it.
Concubine Concubine Li supported Liu Xu's hand and walked out of the main hall slowly.
At a glance, they saw the imperial concubine and Baoqin kneeling in the courtyard.
The concubine tuberculosis stood on the steps, looking down at the imperial concubine who was a bit shorter than herself, and felt extremely at ease.
What if she was a concubine?
Facing the Empress Dowager, it's not just obedient being punished!
The concubine tuberculosis said softly: "It's cold at night, the noble concubine must take good care of her body, and don't catch a cold."
Xiao Xixi's mind was full of food at this time, and she didn't even bother to argue with the concubine tuberculosis.
I'm really hungry, it's like having dinner!
She rubbed her belly, feeling that she was hungry enough to swallow a cow now.
The concubine tuberculosis keenly noticed her small movements, and the smile on her face stopped.
Why does the imperial concubine touch her belly?
Could it be that the concubine has it?
It has been more than four months since the imperial concubine entered the palace, and she was very favored by the emperor, especially after the imperial concubine stayed in Yunxiu Palace, the emperor would stay in Yunxiu Palace almost every night.
To say that the imperial concubine is pregnant, it is very possible!