jdhmnovel Chapter 118 Awkward
Chapter 118 Awkward
Concubine Mei really felt powerless. She had already become a nun who had forgotten the worldly world, but the people under her were still obsessed with climbing up the social ladder.
"Liao Wei, if you really don't want to go back to Ganye Temple with me, then follow the queen back to the palace and be a maid beside her."
She was not forcing her to stay by her side. If she wanted to return to the palace, whether she could be favored depended on her own luck.
Liao Wei felt even more disdainful when she heard that. She didn't want to be a palace maid. If she returned to the palace, she would definitely be a noble lady or something!
The ambition is as high as the sky, but the life is as short as paper.
If you want to win Song Chuji's favor, you have to resort to some tricks!
"My Lady Dowager, I want to follow you and not go to the Queen!"
She was young and knew how to act coquettishly. After so many years of companionship, Concubine Mei always turned a blind eye to her and did not pursue the matter, even though she knew that she was very vain.
If she really behaves herself and doesn't do anything evil, Concubine Mei is willing to protect her forever.
The wind started to blow hard again. In the past, she had been tortured and humiliated in the harem of the previous emperor because of her outstanding appearance but lack of background, and she had suffered countless tortures and humiliations, which left her with many chronic diseases.
She had been out for such a long time that it was inevitable that she could not stand. Liao Wei knew that she was weak, so she carefully helped her back to the carriage.
Concubine Mei was full of praise for Nie Shuangshuang, saying that she was stunningly beautiful, elegant and well-behaved, and it was no wonder that Chu Ji liked her so much.
Liao Wei agreed with him, but she was very dissatisfied in her heart. In her opinion, what was Nie Shuangshuang's beauty? Your Majesty was greedy for a while, but how could a man stay with only one woman for his whole life?
The late emperor was in love with the late queen, and any concubine in the harem was a shadow substitute of the late queen. This shows that even if a man has someone he loves in his heart, he will be surrounded by beautiful women and will not refuse any of them.
She was not bad looking, and she didn't believe that they could continue to support each other without any grudges along the way.
If there is a barrier, she will definitely seize the opportunity to rise quickly and become the master's wife.
It's better than being a maid all your life, serving others and being servile!
When Nie Shuangshuang turned around and went back, she happened to pass by Song Chuji's carriage. After thinking about it, she decided to go over and take a look. If she ignored him for the whole day, she didn't know what he would do in the evening.
This man was moody and got angry easily. The reasons for his anger were all different, which made her unable to figure it out.
When Wang Xiaorui saw her coming, he couldn't stop smiling. The queen finally came.
"Oh, Queen, you are finally here! His Majesty is angry!"
Nie Shuangshuang:???
He looked puzzled. What happened to him?
He became more and more neurotic and childish day by day. He adjusted his smile and looked absolutely innocent and harmless before getting on the carriage.
Every time before meeting Song Chuji, she was on high alert, fearing that this guy might be mentally ill again.
As soon as I got on the carriage, I saw Song Chuji sitting there with his legs crossed. The shadows of bamboos were swaying outside the forest. A ray of setting sun shone through the pearl necklace, sprinkling in the carriage and falling on his slender fingers.
The furnishings in the car were simple and elegant, filled with thread-bound ancient books and scrolls, which looked quite high-end. Song Chuji sat there silently, tall and slender, his green robe swaying gently in the wind, highlighting his thin and upright figure.
He has a handsome face, with a scholarly air between his brows, eyes as deep as ink, and a calm and focused gaze.
He really looked like a noble and elegant man, which was different from his majestic and ferocious appearance in the palace. This made Nie Shuangshuang less nervous.
"Your Majesty, it's time to take a rest."
Hearing this, Song Chuji glanced at her. He was holding a piece of paper in his hand, which seemed to be an important letter or memorial. His fingertips gently stroked the words on it, as if he was thinking.
"Your Majesty, why are you ignoring me?"
"Shuangshuang didn't come to my place once the whole day. It turns out she was chatting with the Concubine!"
As soon as Nie Shuangshuang heard his tone, she knew she was jealous. It was really awkward. He was jealous of women. It was outrageous to this extent.
I could only sit quietly beside him and watch him review the memorials.
The man's posture was elegant and calm, without any unnecessary movements, and he seemed to blend into the elegant environment around him.
The four treasures of the study were placed on the desk: pen, ink, paper, and inkstone lying there quietly. The sunlight shining in emitted a soft glow, illuminating his face and the densely packed words on the folder.
Nie Shuangshuang looked at him seriously reviewing the memorials, and lamented that an old rogue like him could actually be so quiet at times.
She didn't dare to just turn around and leave. At times like this, she had to be thick-skinned and pester him until he took the initiative to talk to her, and then she could coax him.
But Song Chuji did like to make trouble unreasonably. He was angry only because she hadn't come to see him all day, but he didn't even ask her if her body couldn't stand the bumpy journey?
I felt a little better after taking antiemetics along the way.
As for Concubine Mei, she is the concubine and also the elder. If someone wants to talk to her or meet her for a while, can she refuse?
Wouldn't this be considered disrespecting elders?
Song Chuji never puts himself in her shoes.
Yes, he is the high and mighty emperor, and she is just a woman who depends on him. Even though she has the honor of being the queen, this is still a patriarchal society after all, and all her rights are given by Song Chuji.
If Song Chuji gets unhappy one day and takes back all these rights, what can she do?
"I know that Your Majesty feels uncomfortable because I did not come to see you and did not ride in the same carriage with you.
But why don't you listen to what I think? "
"Your Majesty, it's hard to handle state affairs. This bumpy and tiring journey naturally makes me uncomfortable. I don't want to stay by your side and annoy you, so I'll take a carriage alone. With Hui'an taking care of me, I won't feel too uncomfortable."
I vomited several times in a daze, and I don’t know how much medicine I drank before I fell asleep.
She seldom travels far, and when she was little she was lively and active so she didn't feel tears. But as she grew up, she found it increasingly difficult to do so.
Upon hearing this, Song Chuji tilted his head slightly to glance at her, and sure enough, he saw that Nie Shuangshuang's pale little face was bloodless.
Although she was still very beautiful, a hint of fatigue was very obvious between her brows.
He felt a little relieved in his heart. It was his own fault. He was too busy to take care of her. Fortunately, Hui'an was there, so she didn't feel too bad.
He waved his hand to signal her to come into his arms. Nie Shuangshuang no longer ignored him and obediently fell into his arms. Her petite body was held tightly by Song Chuji.