kingnovel Chapter 245 Humiliation
Chapter 245 Humiliation
The concubines looked at Qin Keqing, their eyes full of envy and jealousy...
They couldn't help but wonder why they weren't so lucky as to catch Li Changzai plotting to frame the imperial concubine?
After Qin Feiling returned to the inner hall, he rubbed his brows and looked at the beautiful women in the room. He immediately asked everyone to disperse.
The Queen Mother said nothing and stood up and left first.
Immediately afterwards... Zhou Shiya also left quickly.
The other concubines, although reluctant to leave, had no right to stay.
They looked at Qin Feiling's gloomy face and quickly retreated.
Only Lin Yan and Qin Keqing remained in the inner hall and were reluctant to leave.
Lin Yan frowned and glanced at Qin Keqing.
Why doesn’t Concubine Qin leave?
Before she could say anything, Qin Keqing spoke first, softly asking Qin Feiling, "Your Majesty, I have been getting up early every day these past few days... collecting dew, intending to use it to make tea for Your Majesty."
"I wonder, Your Majesty, when you'll be free... to come and have a taste of my dew-infused tea?"
Qin Feiling was stunned... Zhou Lingge's words just now suddenly popped into his mind.
Just as the Imperial Concubine said, all that Concubine Qin did was not because of her brave and upright character. Her real purpose was to gain his attention and his favor!
Qin Feiling's face suddenly darkened.
All his good feelings towards Qin Keqing disappeared.
He chuckled and looked at Qin Keqing: "I still like to listen to Concubine Lin singing. I have already drunk tea made with dew five years ago. It's nothing special. Concubine Qin, if you have nothing else to do, please leave first."
Lin Yan's eyes were full of joy. She really didn't expect that His Majesty would reject Concubine Qin for her.
Although she had a good relationship with Concubine Qin, who had given her a precious music score... she was unwilling to hand over the emperor's favor to Concubine Qin.
The sense of superiority in her heart suddenly came over her.
After all, Concubine Qin is not as important as she is in His Majesty's mind.
"Sister Qin, how about letting me accompany you for tea tomorrow?"
"Your Majesty has been handling government affairs for a whole day and must be very tired now. You should go back first..."
Qin Keqing didn't expect that His Majesty would reject her so mercilessly.
Just now, His Majesty was comforting me very gently.
Could it be that all of this was just an illusion?
She thought she had a chance.
But she didn't expect...she couldn't even compare to Lin Yan?
The humiliation at this moment made Qin Keqing furious.
The reason why Lin Yan won the emperor's attention was all thanks to her. If she hadn't given her those music scores, how could Lin Yan have the ability to gain the emperor's favor?
She was indebted to Lin Yan.
Lin Yan said she was grateful to her, but when it was her turn to repay her, she couldn't wait to drive her away?
She used to think that Lin Yan was different from those hypocritical and selfish ladies. When Gao Wen bullied her before, Lin Yan was the first one to stand up and speak for her, so she composed a piece of music and gave it to Lin Yan as a token of gratitude.
However, they didn't expect that in the face of the emperor's favor, the little sisterhood between them was completely vulnerable.
Qin Keqing was furious, but there was no expression on her face.
She curled her lips and smiled, her posture was very graceful.
She seemed not angry at all, nodded calmly, and slowly turned and left.
When she reached the entrance of the hall, Qin Keqing stopped and slowly turned her head to look at Lin Yan.
Lin Yan had a smug smile on her face. She didn't expect Qin Keqing to suddenly turn around.
She couldn't control her expression for a moment and was seen by Qin Keqing.
Lin Yan's mouth couldn't help but stiffen.
Qin Keqing smiled mockingly.
good very good!
She actually chose an ungrateful person herself.
She would make Lin Yan regret humiliating her today.
Lin Yan stayed in Wolong Hall for an hour.
During this time, her beautiful singing voice could be heard from the inner hall from time to time.
The palace maids serving before the emperor were discussing in low voices.
"This Concubine Lin should be favored."
"Yes, His Majesty has been asking her to sing for several days in a row. Tsk tsk... This attitude has subtly overshadowed the Imperial Concubine."
"No flower lasts forever... let alone the concubines in this palace. Just wait, the next one to soar to the heights and transform into a phoenix will be Consort Lin."
"Yes, let's serve her well. Don't neglect Concubine Lin and don't offend her."
The palace maids nodded.
After that, their attitude towards Lin Yan became more respectful and respectful than before.
Zhou Lingge returned to Yuanchen Palace and asked Jinxin to prepare hot water. She wanted to take a bath to relieve her fatigue.
Qiao'er came forward to serve with lowered head and compliant look.
When Zhou Lingge saw that it was Qiao'er, she frowned slightly and immediately scolded Qiao'er without any hesitation.
Qiao'er fell to his knees with a thud.
Zhou Lingge told her to get out.
Qiao'er responded with sobs and tears. She did not stand up, but crawled all the way out of the inner hall.
Jin started crying anxiously.
Zhou Lingge even kicked Jin Xin out of the palace.
The people in Yuanchen Palace were in panic for a while.
When the night was deep and everything was quiet, Zhou Lingge, wearing a thin inner garment, leaned back on the couch with his eyes closed, waiting quietly.
Suddenly, a slight noise came from the window.
Zhou Lingge opened his eyes and walked to the window.
The next moment, Qiao'er nimbly flipped in from outside.
She immediately knelt in front of Zhou Lingge.
"Miss."
Zhou Lingge closed the window frame.
She helped Qiao'er up.
"Qiao'er...I'm sorry for the injustice I've done to you these days. Are your injuries healed yet?"
Qiao'er raised her head and quickly shook her head: "Don't worry, Madam, those are just superficial wounds that will heal soon."
"I don't feel wronged... Your Majesty trusts me so much, so I will naturally not let you down."
Zhou Lingge's eyes turned red and she touched Qiao'er's face.
"Silly girl...I am so lucky to have met you this time."
Ever since her rebirth, she has actually been wary of everyone, including Qiao'er.
These days, whenever something happened, she would order Qiao'er to take the lead, fight for her, and act as a sword in her hand. Wasn't she using Qiao'er to test her sincerity?
But she didn't expect that this girl didn't care about her being used at all.
No matter how she treats Qiao'er, this girl is loyal to her wholeheartedly.
She has an extremely soft heart.
Zhou Lingge couldn't help but reach out and hug Qiaoer.
Qiao'er was flattered. She couldn't help crying with joy and hugged Zhou Lingge back.
The master and servant hugged each other tightly, and at this moment their hearts were very close to each other.
As their emotions gradually calmed down.
Zhou Lingge then lowered his voice and asked, "Have you found any useful clues in the dark these past few days?"
Qiao'er nodded quickly, looking at Zhou Lingge with burning eyes.
"Based on my observations in the dark over the past few days, I've discovered that on the night Zhao Jingxue hanged herself, Qin Keqing disguised herself as a palace maid and went to Fenghe Palace."