Stunning beauty, the hero of Collapse is happy again

Chapter 105: The Gloomy Eunuch and the Imperial Concubine (8)

Ruan Guannan looked at the peacock-like back, and the laughter coming from her cherry lips was ethereal and pleasant. She was even more beautiful surrounded by flowers.

"Sure enough, it's still fun to argue with people."

Ruan Guannan fanned himself proudly, and his steps became lighter.

Fusang helplessly supported his master and agreed:

"Gu Cairen is used to being unruly, but the master doesn't care that she doesn't show courtesy to a high-ranking official. The master is really magnanimous."

Ruan Guannan almost sprained his feet, but Fusang quickly caught him.

She pinched the little girl in anger and said through gritted teeth:

"I can't even tell whether this is a compliment or an insult. You're asking for a beating."

The group chatted and laughed, then went home after leaving the Imperial Garden.

The only one left was the little eunuch with hunched back and head hung, still standing there motionless.

Li Huaiyi clenched the tray tightly with his fingers, and after a while he looked up in the direction the woman left.

Just now, she walked past him, and that rich and familiar fragrance suddenly rushed into his nose, making him unable to come back to his senses for a long time, and the emotions in his eyes were even more obscure and difficult to discern.

Lady Ruan...

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During the period when the emperor was recuperating, he did not summon any concubines to sleep with him, and the harem was rarely peaceful and harmonious.

The new bride has been in the palace for almost two months, and she wanted to do great things.

As a result, she encountered the unfortunate event of the emperor being assassinated, and until now she has not actually slept with the emperor.

Now the weather was getting increasingly hot and unbearable. Apart from paying his respects, Ruan Guannan didn't want to step out of Yuhua Pavilion at all.

The place for relaxing was also reduced from the huge imperial garden to the palm-sized lotus pond.

Not to mention, after dinner, standing by the pool, the breeze carrying the coolness of the pool water blows straight on your face, making you feel indescribably comfortable and relaxed.

At noon that day, Ruan Guannan was leaning on the chaise longue to enjoy the cool air when Jin Rui hurried in, looking a little anxious.

"Master, when I went to the imperial kitchen to get food just now, I overheard the maid saying,

The weather is so hot that Li Jieyu has been drinking nourishing soup every meal for nearly half a month, and she even joked that she might be pregnant.

Ruan Guannan paused while fanning himself, and sat up a little straighter. He looked at Jin Rui with admiration and said:

"Jin Rui has become more careful since entering the palace. Well done."

Fuso also nodded. She also felt that Jinrui was really good at getting information.

"However, we cannot easily make judgments based on a few casual remarks made by our servants."

Ruan Guannan lowered her eyes and thought for a moment. No wonder when she was paying her respects, she always felt that the always charming and enchanting Concubine Li had become a little plump recently. If she was pregnant, it would make sense.

Then he raised his head and ordered:

"Jin Rui, you should pay more attention to Li Jieyu's food and clothing situation recently. If the situation is true, report to me as soon as possible."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

Jin Rui's cute little face was very serious, which made Ruan Guannan laugh and cry.

A few days later, Jin Rui came in a hurry as usual and reported everything she had discovered in the past few days.

"Master, I secretly approached a maid in Yun'en Pavilion, and she said that Concubine Li has been eating a lot more recently.

She used to love incense, but has hardly used it lately. She also doesn’t let them touch her underwear, as her personal maid washes them herself.”

Ruan Guannan supported his forehead and tapped his chin lightly with his slender fingers.

A reflection appeared in his clear pupils, but it seemed as if nothing had entered. He looked blankly and pondered Jin Rui's words carefully.

After a while, she sighed.

"Li Jieyu, I'm afraid she's going to soar to the sky."

The emperor has been on the throne for three years without any children. Now a concubine is pregnant with his first son after he ascended the throne. Isn't this a step-up to success?

“Go, tell everyone in Yuhua Pavilion to stay away from Yun’en Pavilion from now on. Fusang, Jinrui, keep an eye on Yuhua Pavilion for me.

If any servants behave strangely during this period, they must be brought before me."

Since they entered the palace, they had never seen their master look so stern. Fusang Jinrui hurriedly bowed and saluted, keeping Ruan Guannan's instructions in mind.

The next morning, Ruan Guannan got up as usual and went to Fengqi Palace to pay his respects.

After paying respects to the high seat, she sat in her seat as usual.

After the Queen took her seat, everyone stood up and greeted the person at the top.

"Sisters, please stand up. My fever is getting hotter today, and I am also feeling unwell. I am sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

The queen smiled warmly, but there was indeed some fatigue on her face that could not be concealed.

Li Zhaoyi immediately answered,

"That's ridiculous. It is our duty to pay respects to the Queen. Why would we bother you?"

After putting them in their proper positions, he still showed some concern.

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health. The harem will depend on your care."

Ruan Guannan nodded secretly in his heart. Look at other people. It's said that they are valued and liked by their superiors.

If she was the one being flattered, she couldn't help but feel a little bit of pity for her.

Sure enough, after hearing this, the Queen's smile became more sincere, and she said generously:

"The weather has been extremely hot lately, and I am really worried. I recently sent some melons and fruits as tribute, and I will share them with my sisters later.

There are also some light and breathable fabrics and beautiful jewelry, take them and share them."

Upon hearing this, all the concubines smiled even more beautifully and hurriedly stood up to thank the Queen for her reward.

Ruan Guannan was not that interested in these things. When she entered the palace, she had more things than her family could use.

Compared to these, she would like more ice examples.

"Oh, our noble lady Ruan wears different clothes every day. I guess she is not that happy about the reward from the queen, right?"

Li Jieyu waved her handkerchief to fan herself, looked at Ruan Guannan provocatively and spoke.

Just as she was lost in thought, she was brought back to her senses by a pretentious voice. The hall suddenly became quiet, and all pairs of eyes turned to Ruan Guannan.

"Sister Li, you just discovered it? Lady Ruan has a lot of beautiful materials, and she has to make a few dresses every once in a while. I'm so envious of her."

Seeing that Concubine Li was targeting Ruan Guannan, Gu Xiran couldn't help but step on her to vent her anger from the previous times.

Ruan Guannan put down the fan, and the fan handle hit the table with a "click" sound, and then he spoke:

"Since entering the palace, Concubine Li has been doted on by the Emperor, and the rare treasures she has been rewarded with are dazzling.

My younger sister is different. She finds these tributes very rare. I guess my elder sister is used to them, but she is very curious about these fancy things of her younger sister."

Upon hearing Ruan Guannan's words, the concubines present remembered how Concubine Li acted arrogantly because of her favor.

Compared to changing clothes every day, they care more about the emperor's favor, and Concubine Li is just the stumbling block that they want to get rid of as soon as possible.

Ignoring Li Jieyu's increasingly dark face, Ruan Guannan continued:

"If my sister's storehouse is really full of things, then why not give the Queen's reward to me? I will exchange it with you using the materials I brought from home."

The voice can be as sincere as possible, the expression can be as innocent as possible.

Li Zhaoyi could barely conceal the gloating in her eyes, and said with a smile:

"Yes, Li Jieyu, the emperor dotes on you so much, so he probably doesn't care about the queen's little things."

Ever since the bitch Li Jieyu entered the palace, Li Zhaoyi's long-lasting favor began to decline.

Now the emperor came to her Yuxue Palace more to visit the Fourth Prince, and he had Concubine Li intercept him many times.

If we were to say who hated her death the most, Concubine Li would definitely be one of them.

He wanted to attract some enemies for Ruan Guannan, but ended up making himself the target of siege.

Li Jieyu's pretty face was distorted with anger. She subconsciously protected her abdomen with her hands, but quickly let go.

This small action was caught by Ruan Guannan, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

She seemed to be chatting casually and said:

"Come to think of it, it's strange that Sister Li didn't even drink a sip of tea after walking all the way in the hot summer."