bookrebus Chapter 409: Coercion and inducement?
Chapter 409: Coercion and inducement?
Nanny Wu stared into Qin Shushu's eyes, not missing a single change in her.
"In a month, the Buddhist disciples will perform three days of worship on behalf of the Queen Mother to celebrate her birthday and pray for the prosperity of the country. During these three days, the Queen Mother will take all the concubines in the harem to the Royal Temple ten kilometers outside the palace to pray for blessings. The Emperor will also go on the last day. If, on the last day, the Emperor sees the Queen and the Buddhist disciples, what will happen?"
Qin Shushu's eyes froze, and she felt terrified.
Therefore, the Queen Mother took great pains to invite the Buddhist disciple into the palace years ago.
They said it was to worship Buddha and protect the country's destiny, but in fact it was just a plan for her birthday next month.
She really didn't expect that the Queen Mother had this idea.
If it were confirmed that a Buddhist disciple and the current queen had an inappropriate relationship.
By then, in full view of everyone, the Queen Mother will completely send the Queen to hell.
The Queen Mother wanted to completely destroy not only the Queen, but also the Buddhist disciple.
The Queen Mother felt more relieved when she saw that Qin Shushu did not agree immediately.
If Qin Shushu agreed immediately, she would not dare to use it. It is normal for her to be so conflicted.
The Queen Mother was not in a hurry and waited for Qin Shushu to make a decision.
She believed that as long as the temptation she offered was great enough, a woman like Qin Shushu who wanted to climb up the social ladder and had ambitions would definitely agree to do this.
for a while
Qin Shushu seemed to have made up her mind, gritted her teeth and raised her head.
She looked at the Queen Mother and Nanny Wu, looking somewhat conflicted, and spoke carefully.
"Empress Dowager, what should I do? Moreover, if Buddhist disciples are involved, this matter will be difficult to handle and will be known to the world."
The Queen Mother's eyes were sharper.
"Shu Wanrong, I value you and am willing to give you this opportunity. The Queen is now the only one who monopolizes the Emperor's favor. If you guys work hard and can keep the Emperor's heart and body, why would I bother to plot against the Queen? This harem does not need a single favorite Queen. The Emperor must treat everyone equally so that the royal family can prosper. This is also my responsibility. I cannot watch the Emperor favor only the Queen. If the Queen's position is not good enough, then someone else will do it. Do you understand what I mean? Shu Wanrong"
Qin Shushu bowed her head
"Concubine, Concubine knows"
Seeing that she was still a little hesitant, Nanny Wu immediately stepped forward and tried to persuade her patiently.
"Shu Wanrong, don't be nervous. As long as you listen to the Queen Mother's instructions and act according to the plan, as long as it succeeds, the Queen Mother will not treat you unfairly. If this matter is leaked, Shu Wanrong should know that this harem belongs to the Queen Mother's world. Those who betray the Queen Mother deserve death."
Qin Shushu shuddered, then made up her mind and nodded.
"Don't worry, Queen Mother. I dare not do that. I will definitely follow your lead. I will listen to you."
When the Queen Mother saw that Qin Shushu turned pale with fright, she started acting like she usually did.
Give a slap in the face and give a sweet date, pretending to scold Aunt Wu
"Okay, why are you scaring Shu Wanrong? I believe Shu Wanrong will not betray me. Today, you go back to the palace first. Aunt Wu, go and give Shu Wanrong the gold bracelet that I like."
Aunt Wu smiled
"Shu Wanrong is really impressed. That gold bracelet was given to the Empress Dowager by the late Emperor. The Empress Dowager has kept it as a treasure. Today, she gave it to you. She really values you."
Qin Shushu could only smile and said, "Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for your reward."
After Qin Shushu left Ci'an Palace, Nanny Wu returned to the palace.
Wang Chu is already serving the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother asked, "What do you think of Shu Wanrong, Wang Chu? Is she a useful person?"
Wang Chu thought for a moment before respectfully replying, "This Shu Wanrong, I feel that this Shu Wanrong is a little weak-willed. If such an important matter is really to be entrusted to her, it needs to be considered again and again. If something goes wrong, please do not implicate the Empress Dowager."
Nanny Wu glanced at Wang Chu. What he said was true.
The Queen Mother paused, picked up the Buddhist beads in her hand again, and looked at Wang Chu with satisfaction.
Now, Wang Chu is her bedmate
Although he was a eunuch, he was quite skilled in bed and made the Queen Mother very happy.
A few days ago, the eldest princess was under house arrest and sent people to the palace to cry and complain every day.
When the Queen Mother was restless, Wang Chu stayed by her side every day.
Now, the Queen Mother only relies on Wang Chu in her daily life, apart from Nanny Wu.
"You're right. I don't like Shu Wanrong either, but she's quite obedient. This time, it's okay to use her. If she doesn't work, it won't affect me."
Wang Chu whispered, "The Queen Mother is wise."
The New Year has completely passed. After the New Year, there was intermittent snow for a few days, and the whole world was covered in silver.
Xie Yu finally finished the pile of government affairs that had been going on for more than two months. Now that the festival was over, he could finally go to Zhonghe Palace.
These days, Xie Yu really missed Lin Junxue.
In the past, Xie Yu didn’t feel this way, but especially after the incident in the Plum Garden, he would think of Lin Junxue every day when he was free, and he missed her terribly.
This was the first time in Xie Yu’s life that he understood what it felt like to miss someone.
In the past, the concubines in the harem thought of him every day and hoped that he would favor them.
Now, Xie Yu has finally experienced what it means to not be able to get something and have to endure it.
Xie Yu ordered Gao Cheng to go to Zhonghe Palace and tell Lin Junxue that he would have dinner with her in the evening.
Gao Cheng felt that the haze that had been hanging over his head for more than two months had finally dissipated.
During this New Year's Day, the emperor didn't even smile, nor did he go into the harem to favor his concubines.
It’s all because the Empress didn’t allow the Emperor to meet her in Zhonghe Palace. Now things are fine.
Zhonghe Palace
After Gao Cheng left, Guyu and Danzhen came in with the parrot's cage.
Danzhen said, "My lady, this is a well-trained parrot. It has learned to speak clearly."
Lin Junxue put down the book in her hand and looked at the parrot in the cage.
The parrot's feathers are very beautiful and sparkle in the sun. Xiao Cheng said that it was picked out from thousands, and it is indeed true.
Lin Junxue waved her hand and said lazily, "Bring it here and show it to me."
Guyu brought the parrot cage forward and Danzhen served it with bird food.
Lin Junxue became interested and fed the parrot for a while. After feeding, she suddenly had the idea of raising a dog.
In the afternoon, Danzhen asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to select a few dogs and send them to Zhonghe Palace.
In the yard
A dozen dog cages were lined up in a row.
The curtain was opened, and Lin Junxue came out wearing a white fox cloak and holding a stove.
The wind is howling outside
Xiaoxiazi stepped forward
"Your Majesty, these are the dogs that foreign nations sent as tribute this year. The good ones are all here. Please take a look. If you don't see one you like, I will go find another one."
Now, under Xiao Cheng's guidance, Xiao Xiazi can handle everything and stand on her own.
On weekdays, he and Guyu have a close relationship.
Half a year ago, Guyu and Xiao Xiazi became sworn brothers and sisters, and they found comfort in each other in this palace.