Chapter 5: Disfigured Palace Maid vs. Cold-blooded Emperor
"Since I promised my beloved concubine, I will definitely go there, don't worry!"

Ye Beichen's smile faded a little. He didn't like others questioning his decisions.

Not even the imperial concubine can do that.

Concubine Zhao heard the displeasure in the emperor's tone and knew that she had said the wrong thing, and her face turned pale.

She didn't dare to stay here any longer, so she brushed her body respectfully and said, "I'm leaving now!"

So he left the imperial study!
on the way back.

Concubine Zhao suddenly remembered the peach blossom hairpin she had asked for from the emperor, and the more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt.

"Jinse, this is what I asked the Emperor for. Do you recognize it? Have you seen anyone carry it before?"

She took out the peach blossom hairpin, handed it to Jinse behind her, and asked.

Jinse took the peach blossom hairpin from the queen's hand and looked at it carefully. "Your Majesty, such an ordinary and cheap hairpin, a high-ranking concubine or a favored concubine would definitely not wear it."

She turned the hairpin over and looked at it, then said, "Those who know how to wear it are either lowly concubines who have been out of favor for many years, or some palace maid."

"I know. I'm asking if you've ever seen anyone wearing it."

Concubine Zhao asked impatiently.

Seeing the Queen's impatient expression, Jinse didn't dare to say anything more.

But recall it carefully.

Then she thought of something, her eyes lit up, and she looked at Concubine Zhao, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I remember now. I remember that Yu Yao had a peach blossom hairpin of this style, and I saw her wearing it."

Concubine Zhao frowned and looked at her, "Are you sure?"

"I am sure that Yu Yao seems to like that hairpin very much and often wears it on her head, but I am not sure whether it is the one in your hand."

Jinse thought hard and spoke again.

When Concubine Zhao heard Jinse say this, she seemed to have some impression. She frowned and gritted her teeth and said, "He is indeed a restless person. He is really good."

Jinse looked confused, but she followed suit: "Your Majesty is right. Yu Yao is not a quiet person. When the emperor came to Yaohua Palace before, she always tried to get close to him, trying to attract his attention. Now that she has gone to the laundry department, doesn't she want to climb up even more?"

To be honest, she and Yu Yao didn't have any deep hatred, but who let Yu Yao take away her credit for saving the master?

At this moment, of course, he was trying hard to put on some eye drops.

"Just her?" Concubine Zhao looked disdainful.

"Your Majesty, although Yu Yao's face was disfigured, there is a way to restore it. Besides, her methods are amazing. If she intends to seduce the emperor, it is really hard to guard against."

There was a flash of jealousy in Jinse's eyes, and she spoke again in a low voice.

Concubine Zhao couldn't help but think of the scene she saw in the bedroom of Yaohua Palace.

That day, she saw that the emperor was interested in Yu Yao, so she angrily sent her to the laundry department.

And this hairpin, if it really is Yu Yao.
The more Concubine Zhao thought about it, the angrier she became. She looked around and left.

Seeing the empress hurried away, Jinse quickly followed.

Concubine Zhao quickly returned to Yaohua Palace and was thinking about how to deal with Yu Yao.

Then, a palace maid came to report that Eunuch Fu, the emperor's attendant, was sending people to search for a palace maid who had been to the pond south of the laundry department last night.

As soon as Concubine Zhao heard this, she knew what was going on and became even angrier.

"Bitch, what a bitch..."

"Crash..."

In a rage, Concubine Zhao waved her hand and a pile of broken cups fell to the ground.

Some of it even splashed onto the back of Jinse's hand. She endured the pain and knelt on the ground with a plop, "Master, calm down."

"An ugly freak who looks like he has no face, yet he still dares to seduce the emperor. He doesn't even consider whether he is worthy of him."

Concubine Zhao was so angry that she covered her chest and fell on the bed. She would rather it be someone else than that bitch.

There was silence in the hall, no one dared to speak.

Jinse kicked the broken teacup at her feet, stepped forward cautiously and said, "My queen, the emperor is looking for that bitch now, what should we do?"

She now roughly understood what was going on, and it was because she understood that she became even more jealous. Concubine Zhao glanced at her and sneered, "I will never allow that lowly maid to serve the emperor with me."

"But, Madam, Eunuch Fu is now sending people to look for that slave girl everywhere. He will find her sooner or later. If he brings her to the Emperor..."

Although Jinse did not finish her words, Concubine Zhao understood what she meant next.

Concubine Zhao frowned. Since someone would come out sooner or later, it would be better to replace him with her own confidant.

I guess the emperor didn't see that slave girl's face clearly last night, otherwise he wouldn't have sent people to look for her everywhere.

Her eyes flickered, and she instantly had an idea. She looked at Jinse and said, "Go call Hongyu over!"

She brought Hongyu into the palace from her home. She was loyal at first, but later she became more and more vain and beautiful, so she got angry and sent her to work in the small kitchen.

He could push Hongyu away. After all, Hongyu's whole family is in his hands, so he is not afraid of her betrayal.

Jinse didn't understand what was going on, but she quickly went downstairs to call for help.

Not long after, a graceful figure walked in. She had fair skin, delicate features, and a slender figure. Her pretty little face was so pitiful that people couldn't take their eyes off her.

It was Hongyu who came in.

"Your servant greets the Majesty, may the Majesty be blessed with good health!"

Hongyu knelt in front of Concubine Zhao and saluted with a nervous look on her face.

I don’t know why the queen wants her to do that.

Concubine Zhao leaned on the couch and caught a glimpse of Hongyu's pitiful face, and a look of disgust flashed in her eyes.

But thinking about using her, he suppressed his disgust and said, "I know what you are thinking. I will give you the opportunity to serve the emperor now, but the premise is that you cannot betray me and must obey my orders. Are you willing?"

Hongyu was slightly startled and almost thought she had heard it wrong.

No one knew better than her how jealous the Imperial Concubine was. Now she agreed to let her serve the Emperor. How could it be possible?

He confirmed again and again that he had not heard wrongly, and that the queen was not joking.

Hongyu's eyes flashed with excitement, and she quickly expressed her sincerity: "My whole family is in your Majesty's hands, so I naturally dare not betray you, please rest assured."

Concubine Zhao's face also looked better, and she said, "Eunuch Fu sent people to look for a palace maid who went to the pond south of the laundry bureau last night. I'm sure you've heard about this, right?"

"Your Majesty, I have heard something!" Hongyu said respectfully.

Concubine Zhao looked at her and continued, "The emperor didn't see that person's face clearly last night, but he picked up a peach blossom hairpin. I want you to replace the favor of that palace maid. If nothing unexpected happens, the emperor will definitely take you into the harem. This is an opportunity."

The joy in her ruby ​​eyes grew even stronger, and at the same time, she understood in her heart why the Imperial Concubine agreed to let her serve the Emperor.

Rather than being someone else, it is better to be yourself.

After all, I was brought up by the Empress from home, so naturally I am more loyal than others.

"Thank you, Madam. May I ask what style the peach blossom hairpin is?"

Hongyu asked again.

Since I am going to replace the favor of that palace maid, the emperor will surely ask me about it. It is unreasonable that I don’t even know what the hairpin I dropped looks like.

Concubine Zhao looked at her with appreciation, and then showed her the peach blossom hairpin.

After reading it, Hongyu secretly memorized it and asked some other questions.

Jinse, who was standing by, became jealous when she saw the empress was about to push Hongyu out.

The queen is really something. I am not worse looking than Hongyu, so why didn't she choose me? Is it because Hongyu was brought into the queen's family?
Although Jinse was full of indignation, she didn't dare to say anything.

Concubine Zhao quickly sent Hongyu away, and then she coldly ordered Jinse who was standing beside her: "Tell Qinxin to deal with that slave girl tonight and throw her into the Colosseum."

A look of joy flashed in Jinse's eyes, and she understood who the queen was referring to.

Yu Yao, Yu Yao, I'll let you steal my credit and see how you die in the Colosseum.

Although she looked very happy, she still said respectfully in time: "Yes, Madam, I will do it right away."

Concubine Zhao waved her hand and Jinse quickly retreated.

(End of this chapter)