mesbooks Chapter 216 Yu Concubine
Chapter 216 Yu Concubine
Having been appointed a concubine less than three months after entering the palace, E Yinzhu was at the height of her fame. Like a brilliant new star, she suddenly rose in the night sky of the deep palace, her radiance dazzling and dazzling. Her gorgeous attire, her beautiful face, and the treasures bestowed upon her by the Emperor all demonstrated her immense favor.
In this harem, the Empress has fallen out of favor, Concubine Chun is disliked by the Emperor, and Concubine Ling, who is deeply favored by the Emperor, is inferior in status. E Yinzhu is well aware of her own advantages, and her ambition is burning.
She is determined to become the queen.
All matters concerning the enthronement were arranged for half a month later, and E Yinzhu was ecstatic.
Although it was only a small title of consort, she could still see herself dressed in gorgeous clothes, wearing a dazzling phoenix crown, and ascending the throne of the Central Palace. The temptation of glory and power filled her heart with anticipation.
She couldn't wait to write a letter to pass on the good news to her mother's family through the spies in the palace so that her family could share the joy.
Just as she was imagining how to ascend the throne of the Empress, her personal maid Duoyan came in in a panic. "Your Majesty, something bad has happened! The insider that the Master arranged has disappeared!"
Duoyan's voice trembled and her face was full of fear.
"what?"
E Yinzhu stood up in shock, her face instantly pale. She had never expected that in just three months, problems would arise with the insider.
A strong sense of unease welled up in her heart, and her mind raced through various possibilities.
Was he discovered by the Emperor? Or the Empress?
Her heartbeat accelerated rapidly, and cold sweat broke out on her palms. If the insider was discovered, then everything she had done would be exposed!
She tried to calm herself down and think about how to deal with the situation, but in this tense moment, her mind became confused and she didn't know what to do.
"How could the person suddenly disappear?" E Yinzhu frowned, his face full of anxiety and confusion.
Duoyan was extremely panicked and shook her head helplessly: "I followed the Majesty's instructions and looked for the insider to pass on the letter, but for some reason, I waited for a long time at the agreed place but no one showed up. I asked someone and found out that the person had disappeared for several days..."
Duoyan's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of anxiety.
As soon as Duoyan finished speaking, the palace maid waiting outside suddenly came in to report.
"Your Majesty, the head aunt Chunchan of Yongshou Palace has arrived. She said that Your Majesty has important instructions for you."
"Noble Concubine Ling?"
Concubine Yu glanced at the door curiously, her heart full of doubts.
Apart from meeting Concubine Ling when she first entered the palace, the two had not had much interaction. She really couldn't think of anything Concubine Ling could discuss with her.
"Let someone search carefully first. Keep quiet for a while, lest the Emperor notice anything's wrong... Let her come in."
After giving the order calmly, Eyinzhu slightly straightened the wrinkles on her clothes, trying to make herself look more dignified and decent.
There was a hint of caution in her eyes, wondering whether Concubine Ling's presence was a blessing or a curse. She waved her hand and had Chunchan brought in.
"Greetings to Concubine Yu. Concubine Gui has ordered you to come to Yongshou Palace for a visit."
Chunchan bowed respectfully and spoke softly.
She lowered her head slightly, her attitude respectful and humble, yet her tone held a certain degree of unquestionable authority. Her posture was upright, her eyes firm, as if conveying the majesty of Concubine Ling.
Chunchan's appearance only deepened Yupin's doubts. Why had Concubine Ling suddenly invited her? Yupin looked at Chunchan, trying to find some clues from her expression, but Chunchan's expression remained unchanged, leaving her unpredictable.
"What does your Highness Concubine Ling want to call me for? The Emperor has called me tonight, so I have to be prepared early."
Eyinzhu acted pretentiously and looked unruly.
"What is it? You will know when you go there. My Imperial Concubine is now in charge of the six palaces. Your Majesty should not be so petty and just follow me obediently. This will save you from unnecessary suffering."
The threat in Chunchan's words became more obvious. She raised her chin slightly, and a hint of arrogance appeared in her eyes.
These words were spoken arrogantly, and Eyinzhu stood up suddenly, pointing at Chunchan angrily.
"you!"
Eyinzhu's face turned red and his eyes burned with anger.
She had never been threatened like this before, and the rage within her was uncontrollable. Her fingers trembled slightly, as if ready to strike Chunchan down at any moment. However, reason told her not to act rashly.
Concubine Ling was now at the height of her power. If she acted rashly, she might only bring herself into greater trouble. E Yinzhu took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger. She slowly lowered her hand, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes.
Seeing that something was amiss, Duo Yan stepped forward and winked, whispering, "Master, we've just entered the palace and our foundation is not yet stable. We'd better not offend her..."
Duoyan's face was filled with worry, and her eyes revealed a hint of anxiety. She knew very well what the consequences would be if she offended powerful people in the harem.
"Hmph, let's go. I want to see what important matter your Royal Concubine has!" Yupin knew what Duoyan meant and snorted coldly. Although she was angry in her heart, she also understood that it was not appropriate to act impulsively at this time.
She glared at Chunchan fiercely, her eyes filled with anger and resentment. Then, supported by Duoyan, she walked out of the inner hall. Yupin walked with a firm step and a straight posture. Despite the anxiety in her heart, she maintained a proud demeanor.
She knew that in this harem, she couldn't show weakness easily, otherwise she would be bullied. She wanted to let Concubine Ling know that even though she was lower in rank than her, she, the dignified Concubine Yu, was not to be trifled with.
Summer was about to arrive, and even in May, the Forbidden City was already sweltering with heat. The scorching sun shone brightly on the palace's glazed tiles. The Yanxi Palace wasn't close to the Yongshou Palace, and even with the imperial guards, the light sweat on my back still clung to the expensive fabrics as I walked.
E Yinzhu frowned, her heart filled with dissatisfaction. The scorching heat made her even more irritable, and the long journey drained her patience.
She felt a surge of anger simmering in her heart, and she was extremely angry. She gently fanned the fan in her hand, trying to bring a little coolness, but the weak breeze could not relieve the heat in her heart at all.
E Yinzhu bit her lip, silently cursing the bad weather and Concubine Ling's unreasonable request. She didn't understand why Concubine Ling summoned her at this time. Was she deliberately trying to make her suffer?
E Yinzhu's heart was filled with doubts and anger. She only wanted to reach Yongshou Palace as soon as possible, confront Concubine Ling face to face, and find out the reason for all this.
It was just after lunch and the Yongshou Palace was quiet. The servants had already gone to the backyard to rest.
As soon as they reached the inner hall door, they could feel a slight cool breeze blowing towards them. The coolness seemed to blow from another world, forming a sharp contrast with the heat outside.
It was only May, and Yongshou Palace was already supplying ice, while Yanxi Palace hadn't seen a single drop. A wave of jealousy welled up in E Yinzhu's heart. She narrowed her eyes slightly as she looked at the lavish furnishings of Yongshou Palace.
So what if I'm favored? My status is ultimately not as high as hers. E Yinzhu thought to herself, straightening her spine and trying to maintain her pride. She told herself that her current favor didn't mean it would last forever, and she was confident she could surpass Concubine Ling in the future.
To put it bluntly, the Queen has lost her power now, and Concubine Ling is almost as good as the Vice Queen, but after all, she is of a poor background, isn't she?
E Yinzhu took a deep breath, concealed the dissatisfaction in his eyes, held his head high and refused to admit defeat, and followed Chunchan with a proud look.
Her chin was slightly raised, and her eyes revealed a sense of pride and stubbornness. Her gorgeous clothes and exquisite makeup further highlighted her nobility and extraordinaryness.
Just as she crossed the threshold, Duoyan was stopped by someone waiting nearby. A hint of panic crossed Duoyan's face, and she looked at E Yinzhu, her eyes filled with worry. E Yinzhu frowned slightly, a sense of unease welling up in her heart. She glanced at Duoyan, then at the person who had stopped her, a flicker of vigilance in her eyes.
"What does the Imperial Concubine mean?" E Yinzhu looked at Chunchan with dissatisfaction, her tone filled with displeasure.
Chunchan glanced inside and said with a forced smile, "The Imperial Concubine wants to have some private conversation with you, so it's better not to have others present. Now, go in quickly and don't keep the Imperial Concubine waiting."