The most beautiful lady in the harem

Chapter 248 Brothel

Upon hearing this, Qin Liuse looked at Qingqing and the others. They had not cut off contact with the outside world, so it was obvious that they knew about it.

Qingqing stuck out her tongue, "We servants thought that Zhaoyi should take a good rest and recuperate. She will know when she recovers, so we haven't told you yet."

Qin Liuse couldn't help but roll her eyes. No one would believe that. She wasn't feeling unwell at all. Even if others didn't know, how could these maids not know?

"Actually, it was the emperor who ordered us to do so." Qingqing said somewhat aggrievedly.

Qin Liuse then curled her lips, treating her like a child.

Concubine Xiao De saw her like this and thought she was cute, so she said, "The Emperor is also worried about you."

Zijin came in carrying a lacquer tray. Ever since Qin Liuse became pregnant, Emperor Yongjia's supplements flowed into the Zhaoyang Palace like water every second day.

For the sake of safety, nowadays, Zijin is in charge of Qin Liuse’s food, everything she eats.

Zijin also understands these gynecological principles to some extent, and knows when to supplement and what to take. She can eat more in the early stage, but not too much in the later stage.

So, in just two months, I stewed some supplements for Qin Liuse. It was winter, and the food was just right for her. It was a good way to lay a good foundation and take the opportunity to nourish her body.

Qin Liuse leaned against the soft pillow and scooped the stew into her mouth, and asked a little embarrassedly, "Sister Defei, do you want a bowl too?"

Concubine Xiao De smiled and shook her head.

After Qin Liuse finished eating and the maid packed up and left, Concubine Xiao De said seriously, "Thank you for what happened that day."

Concubine Xiao De learned that something had happened in Dongyuan that night. It happened after she had left. Yan Shouyu and Qin Liuse were present at the time of the accident, so she guessed what had happened.

He had originally planned to come that night, but it was already late, and he was worried that Emperor Yongjia would blame Qin Liuse, so he went to find Emperor Yongjia first.

He took the initiative to confess that he met Yan Shouyu in Dongyuan and that Qin Liuse did it for his sake, and he felt relieved.

However, Emperor Yongjia did not show any dissatisfaction, so Concubine Xiao De breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that this baby came at the right time.

By the next day, there were many trivial matters to be dealt with on the day of the banquet, and the Zhaoyang Palace was closed to visitors, so he had to wait until today to see Qin Liuse.

Qin Liuse smiled and said, "It's just a small matter. Those people are just mean. We are innocent and nothing has happened to us, but they just like to throw dirty water and make trouble for no reason."

Concubine Xiao De smiled and said, "It was also because I was not decisive enough that night. If I hadn't accompanied him to talk at that time, there wouldn't have been so many things later."

Qin Liuse patted Concubine Xiao De's hand and advised, "Sister, don't use other people's mistakes to punish your own mistakes. What's more, we didn't do anything."

Qin Liuse has always been optimistic, and Concubine Xiao De couldn't help but be infected by her. She smiled and said, "Yes, we didn't do anything."

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By the afternoon, the weather was the warmest of the day. Qin Liuse did not expect that Concubine Ning would come to see her with the Third Prince in her arms.

When Concubine Ning came in, she met Liu Yiyi, Concubine Xin Shufei and Concubine Li Xianfei at the door. Now Qin Liuse couldn't refuse several people individually. Thinking that she would get this favor sooner or later, she invited them all in.

After a hundred days, the Third Prince had gradually developed his own personality and became much smarter.

Concubine Ning smiled and said, "Bring him to your bed to make some noise, and then bring the fourth prince to the emperor."

It's no wonder that Concubine Xin was unhappy to hear what Concubine Ning said. She was also pregnant with a baby. Qin Liuse was pregnant with the fourth prince, so what was in her belly? Could it only be a princess?

Qin Liuse also heard this implication, but she didn't think Concubine Ning did it on purpose.

As the saying goes, a woman will become stupid for three years after pregnancy. Concubine Ning is at this stage now.

Besides, she is the kind of person who speaks without thinking, otherwise Emperor Yongjia would not like her.

Qin Liuse smiled and made room for the third prince, letting him lie on her bed and kick his arms and legs. She shook a rattle and made him giggle.

Concubine Ning smiled and said, "You are definitely blessed with a baby in your belly. You are destined to have a child!"

"The Third Prince usually doesn't like to smile when he sees someone he doesn't know well. It seems that he gets along well with Qin Zhaoyi."

This made Qin Liuse so proud that he felt dizzy.

Maybe it’s true, she also thinks she’s quite popular with children!

For example, the eldest prince seemed to like her very much, although she herself didn't understand why.

The two were teasing the Third Prince, and Concubine Xin Shu, who was wandering around Qin Liuse's room, suddenly asked, "Hey, is this a reward from the Emperor for my sister?"

It was Concubine Xin Shu's first time to come to Zhaoyang Palace. She walked around the room and saw the standing screen by the door, and couldn't help asking.

Qin Liuse thought she asked because she saw the new screen, so she smiled and said, "That's right, the emperor sent it yesterday, maybe because he saw that my room was a little empty."

"Your Majesty is so thoughtful." Concubine Xin Shu said meaningfully.

"This is priceless. It's the 'Hundred Birds Greeting Spring' painting by Mr. Shen of the previous dynasty. Imperial Concubine Ning also liked it at the time, and the emperor was reluctant to part with it. Who would have thought that it would be given away in the end."

And the gift was given by Qin Liuse.

Only then did Qin Liuse realize that every word Concubine Xin Shu spoke was full of rumors of a lawsuit. It turned out that she had been waiting for her and had deliberately brought it up in front of Concubine Ning.

A painting is just enough to make two people unhappy.

Concubine Ning naturally heard it, glanced at Qin Liuse, and said with a smile, "The emperor will decide who to give his things to."

Today, Concubine Ning specially brought the Third Prince here. Qin Liuse felt a little guilty for a moment, so he said, "The Emperor often collects new and interesting things. Maybe he liked them when he first got them, but now he doesn't like them so much, so he gave them to me as a reward."

Concubine Ning laughed when she heard this. She also heard Qin Liuse's politeness and couldn't help but think that this girl was quite cute.

He patted her hands to indicate that he didn't take it to heart.

Liu Yiyi was sitting aside, but she also curled her lips, wondering who Qin Liuse was mocking.

When the emperor is pleased, he praises and praises her, but when he is no longer pleased, he lets her do as she pleases. Isn't this just a mockery of those who have fallen out of favor?

In fact, Liu Yiyi was not out of favor, but because she hated Qin Liuse and was jealous of her pregnancy, she naturally liked to find clues in every word she said.

However, now that the incident with Liu Qiuniang had just happened, Liu Yiyi did not dare to confront Qin Liuse head-on for the moment, so she suppressed her dissatisfaction and remained silent.

Concubine Ning could not sit for long and had to follow the Third Prince's schedule. Therefore, she had to return to the palace before he fell asleep after sitting for a short while, otherwise she would easily catch a cold if she fell asleep on the way back.

Concubine Xin Shufei and Liu Yiyi were just there for formality, so when Concubine Ning stood up and said she was leaving, the two of them followed her.

Finally, all the people who came to visit and congratulate her calmed down and left. Qin Liuse finally had some time to herself. She sat in the house and looked at the winter scenery outside.

In the evening, the weather suddenly changed its attitude and poured snow down mercilessly, destroying the rare sunny day of the day.

During dinner, Qin Liuse closed the window and said lazily, "Tomorrow everything will be covered in silver."

Zijin and Qingqing directed the maids to set the table and scooped a bowl of mutton soup for Qin Liuse. "It's cold outside, Zhaoyi, have a bowl of mutton soup to warm yourself up first."

Qin Liuse was so hungry that he almost drooled just by smelling the smell.

She liked to look at the scenery outside, so she left the window half open.

He had a hot water bottle in his hand, but he was afraid of the cold by nature, and he was not like Emperor Yongjia who was completely fearless of the cold. So when he sat by the window, although he was holding the hot water bottle, his hands and feet were warm, but his face was actually cold.

This season is the best time to eat these nourishing foods.

There is not much to do in winter, and the wealthy and powerful in the capital city are the ones who choose this season to enjoy themselves.

For example, brothels and taverns are the busiest during the end of the year.

In the warm building, smelling the fragrance, looking at the beauties, listening to the sound of stringed instruments, cooking wine around the stove facing the snow scene outside the window, warming your hands and enjoying the fragrance, don’t mention how beautiful the days are.

The Prince of Chu came out of the tavern, staggering back home with the help of a servant.

Seeing her husband coming back drunk again, Shen Qi was furious, but she didn't dare to show it. She just ordered the maid to bring in sobering soup, and served him the soup while helping him wash up to wash off the smell of drunkard.

"What kind of wine is this? It tastes bad!" Prince Chu complained as he drank it.

Shen Qi curled his lips, "New Year is coming, the good wine should be saved for the New Year."

But I thought to myself, with the current situation at home, it’s good enough to have wine to drink, why are you being so picky?