jdhmnovel Chapter 290
Chapter 290
"This concubine's action is only out of admiration, and has absolutely no other intentions. I hope the emperor and the empress dowager will understand."
"I remember that Concubine Wan has been serving since she came to the Qiandi Mansion, right?"
"The Empress Dowager has a good memory. Concubine Wan has been serving the Emperor for several years now. I really like her non-competitive nature."
Qingying responded with a smile, causing the Queen Mother to nod frequently.
"The concubines in the harem should be virtuous and decent. It would be great if someone like Concubine Wan is like this."
"But I don't know why there is a portrait in this collection of poems."
When Concubine Wan heard this, her expression suddenly changed.
Subconsciously, she hurriedly said, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. This was just a random drawing I made in my spare time. It is not presentable. To avoid defaming Your Majesty..."
"This painting is of... the emperor?"
Before Concubine Wan could finish her words, she was interrupted by the Empress Dowager.
His face immediately turned from pale to red with shame.
Then he lowered his head and dared not speak.
Qingying seemed to be in the mood.
He stood up and walked to the Empress Dowager. "My Lady, is this really the Emperor's portrait? Let me take a look."
The Queen Mother would not refuse.
Qingying reached out to take it, stared at the portrait for a moment, then turned around and glanced at Hongli a few times.
Then she smiled and said, "Oh, it really is a portrait of the Emperor! I have heard that Concubine Wan is an expert in painting. I never thought that the portrait I painted for the Emperor would be so lifelike."
Having said this, Qingying moved again and handed the palm-sized portrait to Hongli.
Even on such a small piece of paper, one can see that great care has been taken in every detail.
It can be seen how serious Concubine Wan was when she painted this picture.
"Your Majesty, would you please take a look?"
The portrait was in Hongli's hands in the blink of an eye.
Looking at the exquisite portrait in his hand, Hongli couldn't help but look up and glance at Concubine Wan.
He had never realized before that Concubine Wan was so caring towards him.
The portrait was placed on the table, and Hongli said, "Your knees hurt from kneeling for so long, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Hongli turned to look at the Empress Dowager, "Your Majesty is right. It was my son who was negligent. Concubine Wan has served for many years and deserves a reward. From now on, you will be promoted to the rank of Concubine."
Concubine Wan had never expected that with just a few words from the Empress Dowager and the Empress, she would become the mistress of a palace.
He stood there in a daze for a while, without reacting for a long time.
In her opinion, what the Queen did today was at most to gain a few more meetings with the Emperor.
If you are lucky enough to have a child, you will have a chance of becoming a concubine.
But I didn't expect this surprise to come so quickly.
Qingying walked closer with a smile and reached out to nudge Wanpin. "Sister, you are so happy that you even forgot to thank me."
Only then did Concubine Wan react.
She knelt down again and said, "I thank the Emperor for his grace, the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager."
"Forget it, don't keep kneeling when you're happy. Get up. I want to try the snacks the Queen brought today."
Several people took their seats and the atmosphere in the place was very good for a while.
But I couldn't sit still for long as the weather was not good.
The drizzle falling on the lake makes people feel a little cool.
Qingying glanced at the Queen Mother and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is not feeling well. I don't think she can withstand the wind for long. Why don't we call it a day?"
"Of course. The Empress's health is the most important. Li Yu, tell them to dock."
The boatmen naturally moved very quickly after receiving the emperor's order.
In less than half a cup of tea, the dragon boat reached the shore.
Qingying personally helped the Queen Mother off the boat, where the sedan chair was already waiting.
She turned back to look at Hongli and said, "Your Majesty, shouldn't you let Concubine Wan go with you to the Qinzheng Palace while I escort the Empress back to the Louyue Kaiyun Pavilion?"
Upon hearing this, Hongli immediately said, "It's okay. I personally sent the Empress back. Otherwise, I wouldn't be at ease."
The Queen Mother smiled and waved her hands, "How could my health be so bad? Your Majesty, don't worry. The Queen will accompany me. A beautiful woman's kindness should not be let down. Your Majesty, please don't give Wanpin's love to the wrong person."
The Empress Dowager rarely joked with me like this.
Hongli also smiled when he heard this.