Reborn as the crippled king's favorite

Chrysanthemum feast.

The Xiu Princess Yun Weiwei, who has always been reclusive and in poor health, showed off her skills this time. She prepared a variety of chrysanthemum food and brewed chrysanthemum wine with a fragrant aroma that other women could not match.

Because Princess Rui Li Yuhan had not prepared much, and had a calm temperament, not fighting or grabbing, Concubine Jing could not praise her enough, so she had to praise Princess Xiu for her cleverness and skill, and gave her many rewards.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Concubine Jing is exalting Princess Xiu and belittling Princess Ling.

King Xiu is disabled, and his biological mother was poisoned to death. She has no chance of being crowned king in this life. Naturally, Concubine Jing will point her finger at Prince Ling, who is the only one who can compete with her son for the throne.

However, these undercurrents were surging and tit-for-tat, but Murong Jiu didn't take it to heart, and he couldn't lose a piece of meat.

But Concubine Qi's face became more and more ugly, and she couldn't help but have a few quarrels with Concubine Jing, which made the atmosphere a little stiff, and the girls didn't dare to express their anger.

Concubine Yun smiled and smoothed things over: "The weather is very good today. I think your visit to your majesty will go very smoothly. The third prince will definitely come out on top."

When Concubine Jing heard this, her eyes were somewhat proud. Who didn't know that today's dragon boat race was prepared by the emperor for the third prince. Of course, the third prince wanted to come out on top and gain prestige among the people.

Concubine Yun said again: "Since we have tasted this chrysanthemum feast, why not listen to the opera "Nine Flowers Pursing Chrysanthemums" together and celebrate the festival with the Nine Flowers Immortal."

She clapped her hands, and actors in costumes entered.

The place where the chrysanthemum banquet was held today was in the Imperial Garden. There was an open space of its own. The carpet had been laid out earlier. The actors arrived, saluted the distinguished guests, and then began to sing.

They came in so fast that Concubine Jing didn't react until she started singing.

She looked at Concubine Yun and said in a deep voice: "Sister Concubine Yun, how come I remember that the emperor has sent this troupe out of the palace? How dare my sister disobey the emperor?"

As soon as she said these words, the actors in front of them did not dare to sing. Not far away, the middle-aged troupe leader lowered his head and showed no sign of expression.

"Oh, Sister Jing Fei, what you said is too serious. How dare I disobey His Majesty, sister? Your Majesty has agreed to this, because I have always wanted to go to the theater, but the little prince was not in good health a while ago, so he didn't Empty. Your Majesty deliberately left the troupe behind because Sister Jingfei was afraid of making noise, so I stayed here until today, just to have a fun time together. But I didn’t expect that Sister Jingfei would react so violently."

Concubine Yun said, showing a somewhat aggrieved look.

Concubine Qi smiled and comforted: "Sister Concubine Yun, don't be sad. Concubine Jing has palpitations and can't hear the noise. As soon as she listens to the opera, she feels uncomfortable keeping it. I don't know if she can't listen to the opera. In my opinion, this opera is the most It’s better to stop singing, so that Concubine Jing won’t cause trouble to you if she doesn’t feel well later.”

"Is that so?"

Concubine Yun covered her lips in surprise, looked at Concubine Jing and said, "But sister Concubine Jing looks very good. Concubine Ling, do you think this palpitation is really related to listening to the opera?"

Murong Jiu Yingying smiled and said: "There are many reasons for heart palpitations. I had a physical examination of Concubine Jing before. She is prone to overthinking. There is nothing wrong with her body. It may be caused by her emotions."

Concubine Yun suddenly asked: "Could it be that Concubine Jing recalled the bad memories of the past because of listening to the opera?"

Without waiting for Concubine Jing to speak, she stood up and waved her hands and said: "Forget it, forget it, you all go back first. I will go back and find a place to set up a stage far away from Sister Jingfei's palace, and make an appointment with Sister Jingfei. Listen and sing well."

After saying this, the actors walked out one after another, fearing that the women in the harem would get angry and cause them misfortune.

Leader Mei bowed in salute and led the people out.

Concubine Jing's face looked ugly. She glanced at the back of Master Mei a few more times and quickly excused herself from feeling unwell and left the venue early.

Concubine Qi saw that Concubine Jing was deflated, and she felt more and more that there was something wrong with Concubine Jing and Master Na Mei. She didn't leave, and she felt much lighter.

Concubine Yun didn't leave either.

Other low-ranking concubines, including Lin Meiren and Xu Cairen, did not dare to leave with Concubine Jing. Who makes Concubine Yun and Concubine Qi have a higher status than them. The chrysanthemum banquet is not over yet, and the high-ranking concubines have not left. It would be better if the lower-ranking ones are favored and have the support of the emperor. If they are not favored and their status is low, they have to keep their heads down and be a human being. Otherwise, they will easily offend the superiors. Not enough to wear.

"Everyone, don't be restrained. Let's enjoy the chrysanthemums in the garden. When His Majesty returns to the palace, we will almost be finished. Sister Qi Fei, don't you think so?"

Concubine Yun said with a smile.

Concubine Qi and Concubine Yun had no conflict. Today, they were targeting Concubine Qi together. Of course, they had nothing to object to.

But when everyone went to see the chrysanthemums, Concubine Qi immediately waved to Murong Jiu and asked her to go over.

"Mother concubine."

"You also know that I am your mother-in-law. I see that you are closer to Concubine Yun. You have forgotten about me a long time ago."

Because Princess Rui was still seated and did not go to admire the chrysanthemums, Concubine Qi lowered her voice and said unhappily.

Murong Jiu didn't reply.

Concubine Qi was annoyed with her appearance and couldn't say anything to her in public, so she had to say: "After you return home today, ask Yu Yan to come into the palace to see me. I have something very important to tell him."

Murong Jiu then turned sideways, with his back to Princess Rui, and said slowly: "If the mother-in-law is talking about Concubine Jing, I think the prince should not need to make a special trip to the palace."

"What! Do you know? How could it be!"

Concubine Qi looked shocked.

"Concubine, someone has already come over. If you want to know, we can talk to you later. Just pretend you don't know anything now, and soon Concubine Jing will no longer be able to ride on your head."

After saying that, Murong Jiu walked forward to admire the chrysanthemums, leaving behind Concubine Qi's ever-changing face.

Princess Rui stood up and walked over, saying gently: "Concubine Qi, are you okay?"

"Nothing, I would like to thank Princess Rui for your concern."

Concubine Qi waved her hands and her face darkened, as if she had a big opinion against Murong Jiu.

But in fact, her opinion of Murong Jiu was not very big. She was naturally angry, but now she was even more surprised.

She deliberately looked cold because she was worried that Princess Rui would notice something.

The third prince's concubine looks ordinary in appearance, but she is well-educated, comes from a noble family, and is the daughter-in-law chosen by the emperor himself for the third prince. She is definitely not as simple as she seems.

"Princess, the leader has indeed gone to the road that Concubine Jing must pass."

Hongyi came to Murong Jiu and whispered.

It turned out that today's play was arranged by her and Jun Yuyan in advance, and Concubine Yun also deliberately invited the theater troupe to stimulate Concubine Jing.

Today, the guards in the palace are relaxed, and many guards have been transferred outside the palace. Everyone in the palace knows this. In addition, several palace maids and eunuchs have been arranged in advance. When Master Namei passed by, he talked about Concubine Jing being in a bad mood and liking to stay away. Where and so on.

Leader Mei hesitated for a moment and then walked back.