sjar Chapter 360 Nanxi recovers and comes to see Su
Chapter 360 Nanxi recovers and comes to see Su
It took Shi Nanxi a long time to recover from her illness.
During this period, many concubines wanted to visit Chuxiu Palace, but when Shi Nanxi was sick, she just wanted to rest in peace and didn't want to listen to those chattering, true or false words of comfort.
Kangxi simply gave an oral order that no one should disturb Concubine Xian from recuperating. By the time Shi Nanxi had fully recovered, it was already the end of the month.
The excitement of the New Year gradually passed, and everyone began to return to their normal lives. On this day, Shi Nanxi felt better. After being cooped up in Chuxiu Palace for so long, she decided to take Xixi for a stroll in the Imperial Garden.
"My queen, please put on this cloak. It's still very cold outside. You have finally recovered and you can't get sick again."
Seeing that the empress was wearing a light green flower and bird costume with a fur-collared waistcoat on the outside, and was about to take the eager Xixi out, Nanny Yang immediately came over quickly with a green folded branch butterfly hooded cloak.
Shi Nanxi stopped obediently upon hearing this. She had said that she would never relax herself again in the future, and she didn't say a word even though she looked too bloated and ugly in this outfit.
Nanny Yang helped the queen put on the cloak, and tied the ropes on both sides into beautiful knots. Then she looked her up and down and put the hood on the queen.
"Your Majesty, although the snow has stopped outside, the wind is bitingly cold and the ground is still frozen. It will be warmer if you put on your hood. The Emperor will feel more at ease knowing this."
"That's what mama said."
Hongying joked:
"The Emperor cannot bear to see His Majesty suffer any injustice. We must serve her well, otherwise he will punish us severely if he finds out."
In response to Hongying's suggestive words, Shi Nanxi, who was holding Xixi's hand, remained calm, but felt a little helpless in his heart.
As expected, the environment affects people. After serving for a long time, the simple Hongying began to understand the matters between men and women. After two years, she would find an excuse to let Hongying leave the palace early and then choose a good husband for her.
This thought flashed through her mind, and Shi Nanxi dressed neatly and took Xixi out of Chuxiu Palace. Chuxiu Palace was not far from the Imperial Garden. Shi Nanxi slowly took Xixi for a walk, stopping along the way, and met other concubines on the way.
But because of Shi Nanxi's polite and distant attitude, everyone tactfully bowed and stepped aside.
On the other side is the side hall at the rear of Yongshou Palace.
Lady Su was sitting on the kang embroidering a handkerchief, with a chubby orange cat sleeping at her feet. Suddenly, Ding Yuan hurried in and whispered something in Lady Su's ear. Lady Su immediately stopped embroidering and said in a low voice:
"Is the news true?"
Ding Yuan also lowered his voice and said:
"Really? Many people saw it. Concubine Xian led the cat towards the Imperial Garden."
Concubine Su's eyes lit up instantly, and she put the embroidery frame in her hand on the kang table, her tone filled with uncontrollable excitement.
"Great, I finally got the chance."
After saying that, he immediately stood up and picked up Tuanzi. Tuanzi was the orange cat at Concubine Su's feet, whom she brought back from the imperial cat room a few days ago.
Because the two imperial concubines in the palace both kept a cat, and people tended to follow the herd mentality, many concubines also kept cats. It was not surprising that Concubine Su did not keep a cat before for various reasons, so it was not strange for her to keep one now.
"Come on, let's go to the Imperial Garden as well."
Ding Yuan nodded immediately, but Aunt Liu, who was older and preferred to play it safe, was a little hesitant. She looked around and asked in a low voice:
"My Lord, do we really want it?"
She was very conflicted. She certainly hoped that her young mistress could be promoted to concubine. Look at how prosperous Chengpin and Bupin, who were both noble ladies before, are now. The Ministry of Internal Affairs would not dare to deduct their money anymore. Her life would be much better.
But she was also afraid that the young lady would betray the emperor and be discovered by Concubine Nianhulu. Then, not to mention the concubine, her current peaceful life would be over.
Thinking of this, Madam Liu recalled what the young lady had unexpectedly heard on the day of the foreign vassal banquet, and she also felt that this was a good opportunity.
But that was Concubine Nianhulu, and the Nianhulu clan stood behind her. Moreover, Concubine Xian might not accept the surrender of her own mistress. After all, no one likes someone who stabs the master in the back.
Lady Su held Tuanzi tightly in her arms, a hint of stubbornness flashed in her eyes, and she bit her lip and said:
"Mammy, I am unwilling to be just a noble for my whole life. It is difficult for me to even see the Tenth Princess. What about my family? I have been in the palace for fifteen years, and I have never seen my father and mother again..."
A trace of tears could not help flowing out of the corners of Concubine Su's eyes. Then she opened her eyes forcefully, her expression becoming more determined.
"Only the concubine can summon the family and protect the princess, so I must be promoted to concubine."
Ding Yuan followed Concubine Su into the palace. Her eyes turned red when she heard this. She hadn't seen her family for fifteen years.
Madam Liu opened her mouth. She was transferred here when the young lady was pregnant with the tenth princess. She was originally just a nanny, but the young lady brought her along because she valued her. Looking at the young lady's expression, she gritted her teeth and said:
"Okay, I'll do as you say. Isn't it said that Concubine Xian is kind and generous? As long as you help her, she will definitely not treat you unfairly."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Su calmed down, touched the dumpling in her arms, and a gleam of light flashed in her eyes.
"Don't worry, I'm not blinded by the desire for promotion. From what I've observed for so long, I know that Concubine Xian is a very cautious person. She may not necessarily believe what I say, but given her cautious nature, she will definitely investigate..."
Lady Su said affirmatively, then looked at Ding Yuan and Nanny Liu and said meaningfully:
"You also know what's going on with Concubine Niuhulu's cat now."
Upon hearing this, Ding Yuan and Nanny Liu both showed an expression of pity on their faces. They had not known before that Concubine Nianhulu actually had the habit of abusing cats. It was only when the young lady accidentally heard the cat's cry was not right that they discovered this matter after paying close attention.
Seeing this, Noble Lady Su continued to analyze:
"Everyone in the harem knows that Concubine Xian loves cats. She would not remain indifferent even if she saw an innocent cat being abused. Even if we are wrong and Concubine Xian is not so kind and compassionate, don't forget that she and Concubine Niuhulu are not on good terms. With such an opportunity delivered to her doorstep, how could she let it go..."
At that time, she would have done Concubine Xian a favor. More importantly, Concubine Su raised her lips and said confidently:
"Moreover, based on my years of experience under Concubine Niuhulu, she said that day: Go to hell, I'm going to scratch your face, and she is likely to take action. Let's warn Concubine Xian in advance. If Concubine Niuhulu really takes action, Concubine Xian will be on guard with the warning. Then I can be said to have saved Concubine Xian."
With the life-saving grace, can't she achieve what she wants?
Ding Yuan and Aunt Liu looked at each other and said in unison:
"We all listen to the young master."
……
Noble Lady Su and her group found Noble Lady Xian in a pavilion in a corner. Looking at the person not far away, Noble Lady Su took a deep breath while holding Tuanzi and whispered:
"Come on, let's go there."