Wu Jie was worried all night and didn't sleep well, until it was almost dawn, she passed out in a daze.

As soon as she fell asleep, Chi Rui came in and hurriedly woke her up.

"Your Majesty, get up quickly, and go to Phoenix Rite Palace to say hello."

In ordinary times, it’s fine to say hello, to report a sickness, or to be a little late. Now is Wu Jie's first day of being favored, if she goes late, it will inevitably make people think more.

Wu Jie woke up, got up quickly, looked at the deserted bedroom, and asked, "Is the emperor gone?"

"The emperor just left." Chi Rui hesitated to speak. She is a servant in the inner hall, and she knew very well that the emperor did not stay in the sleeping hall at all last night, but stayed in the small study next door from beginning to end.

Wu Jie understood what she wanted to say, and smiled, "Don't worry, I didn't offend the emperor."

Looking at Yuan Jing's reaction, he was indeed not angry, but just a little disappointed. After all, it is the meat delivered to the mouth, if it is not eaten into the mouth, even a man will feel uncomfortable.

"Then why?" Chi Rui was puzzled, knowing that this was not something she, a slave, should say, but still couldn't help worrying.

"The emperor suddenly remembered that there are important matters to be dealt with in the court, so he said a few words to me and then focused on the affairs of the court." Wu Jie lied to prevent them from worrying about it.

Chi Rui suddenly realized that she had also heard about the emperor's diligent and pragmatic style. He also comforted Wu Jie with a smile, "Your Majesty, don't be sad, the emperor probably didn't do it on purpose, there are always good days."

I don't look sad anymore. Wu Jie felt refreshed, and she wished she would never see that person again for the rest of her life. To hell with a good day.

Fortunately, based on her understanding of Yuan Jing, she is an extremely arrogant person in her bones. If she rejected her once, she probably won't come to her door again. Anyway, there is no shortage of beauties in the palace. There is also a Concubine Lu Gui next door. And there will be another draft after the spring.

Wu Jie hastily washed and washed, and came to Phoenix Rite Palace.

Following the etiquette, she paid homage to Empress Gao, and Empress Gao encouraged her to take a seat.

Looking at the dark circles under her eyes, she said with a smile, "Wu Guifei worked hard last night, but there is no need to come here so early."

Before Wu Jie could answer, Concubine Hongshu sneered and said, "Yeah, my cousin is really not considerate enough, making a good beauty look like a bamboo bear."

She looked at Wu Jie with an undisguised coldness.

Wu Jie suddenly realized that neither Empress Gao nor Concubine Hongshu knew that Yuan Jing didn't favor her last night.

There is no secret in this harem, and since these two people don't know about it, it must be Yuan Jing who ordered the news to be blocked.

Why do you feel that as an emperor, you lose face when you are rejected by your concubine, or do you care about your own face?

This concubine with red top and white, who fell out of favor as soon as she entered the palace, would most likely become the object of neglect and oppression in the palace.

I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart.

Although it was just a favor of raising her hand at will, and she was the beneficiary, it still made her feel uncomfortable. In the previous life, it was probably because of this kind of inadvertent tenderness and consideration that I let my heart fall.

She was full of thoughts, turned a deaf ear to Concubine Hongshu's sarcasm, and put on a look of letting you comment on me. Concubine Hongshu satirized two or three sentences and felt bored and stopped talking.

Not long after, Lin Zhaoyuan and the others also came.

All the concubines wentssip for a few words, Empress Gao served tea, and they all dispersed.

Another day later, news came from the palace that Yuan Jing flipped Lu Pingting's sign.

This is also expected. But the subsequent development made Wu Jie a little restless.

She had a good night's dream peacefully, and when she woke up the next day, Chi Rui came in to help her comb her hair, and whispered an unexpected news.

"Last night, the emperor didn't visit Concubine Lu Gui, so he left from the west hall." Although there was no outsider in the room, Chi Rui unconsciously lowered her voice.

Yuan Jing did not have dinner with Lu Pingting last night, but discussed government affairs with several courtiers in Qian'an Palace, gave them meals, and used them together. Later, when it was time to go to bed, went to the West Hall. As a result, not long after entering the door, he suddenly walked out quickly.

"It is said that the emperor had an angry look on his face at that time, and the little palace ladies were all talking about it. It was Concubine Lu Gui who reacted helplessly and angered the emperor."

Chi Rui whispered, while secretly rejoicing that when she was at her princess's side the day before yesterday, nothing happened, she still felt regretful, but now thinking about it, at least her master didn't annoy anyone, she was lucky enough.

"I heard that Concubine Lu Gui cried all night last night."

It's not good that the distance is close, and you know all the troubles.

After Wu Jie washed up, she went to Phoenix Rite Palace. It is not an exaggeration to find that Lu Guibi cried all night that Chi Rui said.

Lu Pingting's eyes were red and swollen, and she covered them up with a thick layer of makeup, but it was just an attempt to cover it up, because too much makeup was used, and her whole complexion looked decayed, like a gardenia that just bloomed and was about to fall off.

"What's wrong with Concubine Lu Gui?" Lin Zhaoyuan exclaimed.

Li Chongrong frowned, "Concubine Lu Gui has just entered the palace, so she doesn't know the rules yet, don't cry for no reason in the palace."

In the palace, unless a noble person dies, you should not shed tears easily, because the omen is unlucky. Of course, if an ordinary maid or concubine is wronged, no one will care if she cries secretly. But Concubine Lu Gui is too obvious.

Lu Pingting came to her senses and knelt on the ground instead of taking her seat. "My concubine is disrespectful, please punish me."

Empress Gao sighed, "You should get up first, you will be sad and unlucky after entering the palace, since you have just entered the palace and are not yet familiar with the rules, I will punish you to copy the women's rules within ten days."

This punishment is considered very lenient.

"Your Majesty is really kind." Concubine Hongshu smiled coquettishly.

"Does Concubine Shu have any opinion on the handling of this palace?" Empress Gao glanced at her.

"It's nothing. Your majesty is lenient and benevolent. It's a blessing for everyone in the palace. It's just another matter. It's a small matter for Lu Guifei to weep and break the ceremony. A little punishment is enough. Offending the emperor is a major matter. How do you think the empress should deal with it?"

Although Yuan Jing was young, he had always kept his emotions and anger secret, and rarely showed his emotions like this. He has always treated all the concubines with a pleasant face, and even if he made mistakes occasionally, he was not harsh.

Almost everyone felt that Lu Guifei must have made a huge mistake to make the emperor so angry and leave in a huff.

Lu Pingting stood in the hall, her thick makeup couldn't hide the shame and anger on her face.

"Concubine Shu's training and admonition is that my concubine also wants to know why I offended the emperor. If it is true that I made a mistake in my response, I know that ten thousand deaths will not atone for my sin, but when we met yesterday, my concubine asked herself that there was no mistake. place." After speaking, Lu Pingting's expression was sad, which made people feel pity.

Concubine Hongshu heheed twice, picked up the teacup and staggered the lid, "The fools in this world are like this, even when they make mistakes, they don't know where they are wrong. Fortunately, they are so talented."

Lu Pingting turned her head to look at her, and said word by word, "It's the concubine who is stupid, and the name of the talented woman is fine, let's not mention it, then I ask the concubine Shu to point out what is wrong with the concubine."

Concubine Hongshu raised her eyebrows and stared at Lu Pingting, "Since you are sincere, I don't mind giving you some pointers."

Lu Pingting smiled sadly, "Yesterday the emperor came to Bixiao Palace, the concubine saluted, and only said one word, the concubine saw the emperor. Then the emperor suddenly changed color, stared at me for a moment, then turned and walked away. Madam I think, where is the concubine's disrespect?"

Concubine Hongshu was dumbfounded.

"You..." She wanted to reprimand Lu Pingting for making it up, but then she thought that there were other court ladies and eunuchs there when she greeted the royal driver, so it was impossible for Lu Pingting to lie about this matter.

The emperor turned out to be annoyed and left when he saw her. It can't be said that Lu Pingting's salute posture is wrong.

There was silence in the hall, and everyone was surprised.

Only Wu Jie knew that she had doubts about why Lu Pingting was conscripted into the palace in advance, but now it seems that her previous guess was really right, he regarded Lu Pingting as a The steamed bun girl I met outside the city. That's why the call was made,

When the thought came together, Wu Jie couldn't help but be shocked, that certain person was so serious, even his own appearance at that time could be seen in his eyes.

In fact, after being poisoned, Wu Jie is not ugly, but she is chubby and very happy.

Empress Gao thought for a while, and said, "Don't worry, Concubine Lu Gui, the emperor's anger may not be because of you. Recently, the affairs of the court and China have been complicated, especially the rebellion and looting of the people in Yelan country in the west, which made the emperor deeply worried and angry. Maybe It was just thinking of this that made her angry."

Lin Zhaoyuan thought for a while, and said, "When the emperor summoned Concubine Wu Gui the day before yesterday, didn't he also send someone to take the booklet and finish the political affairs?"

Li Chongrong immediately answered, "Your Majesty is diligent in governing and caring for the people. He is a wise emperor through the ages, and everyone in the government and the public praise him."

This reason is barely acceptable.

Lu Pingting was helpless by the palace servants and returned to her seat. She lowered her head and said nothing. She thought that she would struggle in the palace if she didn't show her background, but she never thought that it would start like this.

Because of this matter, everyone was in no mood to talk and laugh. After being seated for a while, it was over.

Wu Jie came out of Phoenix Rite Palace, thinking carefully

I only met a few acquaintances of Gao Zimo during the period when my appearance was destroyed, so I probably wouldn't spread it.

She is very satisfied with her current life, which is quiet and peaceful, but she doesn't want to cause any complications.

If there is a chance to see Gao Zimo again, I have to tell him.

It's all because of Yuan Jing's troubles, she can even fall in love with disfigured women, what a pervert

Wu Jie thought angrily.

In Qian'an Palace.

Yuan Jing sneezed suddenly.

Gongsun Liang, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was reporting the rescue situation of two counties in the east due to the snowstorm, saying, "Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon's body. The weather is extremely cold and it is very easy to get wind and cold."

Yuan Jing nodded, "I know."

After handling the government affairs, more than a dozen important court officials withdrew. Yuan Jing said, "Shen Qing stay here for a while."

The emperor had a close relationship with Shen Sishu, the Minister of Dali Temple, and often kept him, and the officials were used to it.

The pensive book stayed behind and was about to speak. Yuan Jing suddenly sneezed again.

Shen Sishu immediately laughed and said, "Your Majesty, I want to take care of the dragon's body. Even if a new nobleman enters the palace, he must know how to control himself."

It's okay not to mention this matter, but Yuan Jing's stomach was full of anger when it was mentioned.

He slapped the "Meditation Book" on the table

Shen Sishu was taken aback. He and Yuan Jing had been in love for many years, and occasionally made some exaggerated jokes. The emperor never used power to overwhelm others. What happened today?

"Are you guilty?" Yuan Jing gritted his teeth, dark clouds covered his head.

Shen Sishu quickly lifted his front skirt quickly, and knelt down, "The emperor calms down, the subject has already been convicted."

He pleaded guilty so quickly, Yuan Jing was angrily laughed at by him.

"What crime do you know"

"This minister shouldn't speak frivolously, talking about the harem." Shen Sishu secretly looked up at Yuan Jing, racking his brains.

Seeing a cool smile on the corner of Yuan Jing's lips, Shen Sishu immediately rang the alarm. Oops, he guessed wrong, and he hastened to use his brain, but after thinking about it, he really couldn't think of anything that offended the emperor recently. .

He raised his eyes secretly, and while the emperor was holding up the teacup, Wan Chongji behind him quietly made a gesture.

Contemplating the blessings to the heart, I suddenly realized, "During the western territory expedition last time, I shouldn't have taken off the locks on the emperor's favorite suit of armor."

Yuan Jing was startled, and then his face turned black, "It turns out that the last time the armor was damaged was a good thing you did." Is this man full?

Shen Sishu was stunned, this statement, this expression, dare to say that he didn't ask himself.

Later, Wan Chongji turned over Byakugan. He gestured to the west just now to remind him that he was in Concubine Lu's palace last night. He didn't expect that the meditation book could be associated with a western territory far away. Forget it, let him live by himself. Kill yourself.

Shen Sishu also realized that he was in danger, and after thinking about it, he finally stopped struggling and said, "Please make it clear, Your Majesty."

"Doesn't Ai Qing claim to be resourceful, discerning, and knowing the subtleties?" Yuan Jing refused to let him off so easily, and only sneered, "Think carefully here today, If you can't figure it out, Aiqing's Dali Temple Minister should also be let go. The Ministry of Internal Affairs still lacks an etiquette officer in this year's draft, and Qing just happens to be able to fill it."

After finishing speaking, Yuan Jing ignored him, turned around and left. Ask Wan Chongji to keep a close eye on the meditation book here, and when he thinks it through, he will go to the back hall to meet him.

King Yan finally left, Shen Sishu stood up immediately without anyone's orders.

Wan Chongji glanced at this unruly guy, but finally said nothing. Anyway, the emperor didn't tell him to kneel down and think about his mistakes before.

Wan Chongji didn't say anything, but Shen Sishu leaned closer with his face in mind.

"Old Wan, give me some hints, what's wrong with the emperor today, he caught me as a punching bag."

Wan Chongji squinted at him, "Maybe I'm angry with you for pulling some armor buttons."

"Ahem, it's all caused by my sister. I insisted on something close to the emperor. I thought it was not suitable for anything else, so I tore some from the emperor's armor." This kind of thing that is worn in battle is often damaged. No one will think of less parts.

"If the emperor is not angry, I will pay him my sister." Shen Sishu said with a smile.

Wan Chongji was speechless, he had also heard that Shen Sishu's only sister was in love with the emperor. The young emperor has an outstanding appearance. When he was still the prince, he attracted the dreams of the noble girls of various families. After being crowned the great treasure, he attracted countless hearts. Miss Shen is just one of them. It's just that Shen Sishu dared to be so unreasonable in front of the emperor, even daring to do something close to his body.

"After talking so much, you haven't said why the emperor lost his temper." Shen Sishu frowned and said, "Could it be that the empress didn't serve her well last night and didn't vent her anger?"

Seeing that he was really puzzled, Wan Chongji sighed, "Perhaps he really didn't serve well. Sigh, in fact, he didn't serve at all."

Shen Sishu blinked and looked at him puzzled.

Seeing that the palace people were standing far away, Wan Chongji lowered his voice, "Last night, the emperor went to Concubine Lu Gui's palace. He only took one look at Concubine Lu, then turned and left. Mr. Shen, what is the matter? Not surprising”

"That's not right, although Concubine Lu Gui didn't look like that, but she wouldn't drive away customers like this, and the emperor knew about it."

Wan Chongji glanced at him, "What's not so good, Lu Guifei's concubine is beautiful, look at it from my slave's point of view" He lowered his voice again, "It's not worse than Concubine Shu, I'm afraid it's better than the other concubines They're all better."

Shen Sishu was stunned when he heard the words, "Wait a minute, that's not right"

There was a flash of light in mind, and thought of Yuan Jing sneering at him just now, mocking him for claiming to be knowledgeable, resourceful, and asking him to go to the inner palace to act as an official in the draft

Shen Sishu suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

In the study room of the side hall, Yuan Jing flipped through a few memorials, and not long after, he heard the little eunuch come to send a message, meditating on the book and begging to see him.

Summon people in. Before Yuan Jing could speak, he saw Shen Sishu kneeling on the ground.

"The minister is guilty."

"I shouldn't pretend to be smart, and then act self-righteously without investigating in detail." Shen Sishu frankly confessed his mistakes, full of remorse.

Miss Lu's beauty is not the steamed bun girl at that time.

In fact, as long as you send someone to inquire carefully about this matter, you can find out, but Shen Sishu has a preconceived idea. Based on the carriage, Wu Jie's beautiful clothes at that time, and the fact that her stepmother framed her, she can deduce the girl's identity. Identity, no one was sent to investigate carefully.

It was not wrong for the emperor to satirize him before. He boasted that he was smart and thought that what he had deduced must be the truth, but it was just a big joke.

And worst of all, the person who bears the consequences of the joke turns out to be the Emperor.

No wonder the emperor was furious.

"Since I know I made a mistake, let me ask you how to remedy this matter." Yuan Hong snorted and asked.

Shen Sishu was drenched in cold sweat, thought for a while, and said cautiously, "Uh, I heard that Miss Lu's family is beautiful and talented, or the emperor will settle down with her."

Yuan Jing's cold eyes swept over, and Shen Sishu quickly shut up.

"I just want to know the truth now. From the beginning to the end, the origin and whereabouts of the woman who appeared strangely in the snowy night, I only give you three days to send me the real news." Yuan Jing simply ordered.

Those who have made mistakes have no room to bargain, Shen Sishu can only obediently agree, "I will definitely settle this matter."

Finally coming out of Qian'an Hall, he was shocked by the cold wind outside.

The whole person wakes up.

Damn, three days is not enough time to get from Capital City to Jinwu, but fortunately, the ban on Jinwu City has ended, and the Lu family was going to go to Beijing to report their duties, so it should be time.

This matter is indeed my own mistake, there is no excuse, but while meditating on the book review, I can't help muttering in my heart, who would have thought that you, an old man, would be so serious that you would really want to admit that steamed bun girl into the harem. If I knew I was going to enter the palace, I would have to inquire carefully about what I said.

When he heard that the emperor decided to conscript into the palace as a concubine, he was busy dealing with the follow-up of Prince Fu's rebellion. The limited manpower was always busy, so this kind of mistake happened.