Princess Consort Is No Pushover

She rolled her eyes vigilantly, and said lightly: "Oh, imperial concubine, did you pick this lotus and give it to me?"

Xue Tianxiang smiled and nodded, "I have heard that the emperor wants to make my younger sister a concubine, and I heard that my younger sister likes lotus very much, so I want to pick some lotus flowers and borrow flowers to present to Buddha. Congratulate my younger sister. I wonder if you like my younger sister?"

Seeing Xue Tianxiang's gentle and kind look, Dong Shishi was taken aback.

She really didn't know how to answer it!

She originally wanted to use the lotus to trouble Xue Tianxiang.

If Xue Tianxiang dared to argue with her, she would tell the emperor about it and use the emperor to deal with Xue Tianxiang.

Who would have thought that Concubine Xue not only had a smile on her face, but was also very enthusiastic towards her, which made her so angry that she had nowhere to vent her anger.

She stretched out her hand not to hit the smiling face, so she had no choice but to say indifferently: "Sorry, I really like lotus, but I only like those that grow in the water, and I don't like those that are cut off by others! Concubine, you can enjoy it by yourself. There is something else, goodbye!"

After speaking, she led the maids, turned around and left.

Seeing Dong Shishi's back, Xue Tianxiang raised the corners of her mouth coldly.

Jin Chuan next to her was dissatisfied, "Your Majesty, you are a noble concubine, what is this Dong Guiren? You are so arrogant just because you are favored, and you are so arrogant when you see that you are not polite, I am really mad at this servant!"

Xue Tianxiang narrowed her eyes lightly, "Don't be angry, they wish to anger Ben Gong so that they can sue the emperor. Unfortunately, Ben Gong is not a fool."

Jin Chuan said: "But empress, you are in charge of Fengyin and the harem on your behalf. You are the master of the harem. What's wrong with you picking a few lotus flowers? Even if you pick all the lotus flowers here, they dare not say anything, you Why endure them?"

Xue Tianxiang sneered and said, "Have you ever heard a word? It's called killing?"

When Jin Chuan heard this, he immediately understood, "Your maidservant knows! It turns out that the empress is deliberately showing favor to Dong Guiren, making Dong Guiren arrogant and self-righteous. When she gets carried away, she will fall heavily."

Xue Tianxiang looked at the birds in the sky, and said: "Yes, the higher you are praised, the harder you fall, let's wait and see!"

As she spoke, she picked up the lotus and walked towards Emperor Hongyuan's Guangming Palace.

Seeing Xue Tianxiang's scheming became so deep, Amina raised her eyebrows, feeling very uncomfortable.

She didn't know whether she should be happy or sad when her former friend became like this.

But if Xue Tianxiang doesn't fight, she won't be favored, and maybe she will be bullied.

Maybe this is the law of survival in the harem, as long as they enter this big dye vat, everyone will be dyed black.

-

Soon, Xue Tianxiang came to Guangming Palace.

At this time, Emperor Hongyuan was watching some dancers dance in the hall.

As soon as Xue Tianxiang walked into Guangming Palace, she saw Emperor Hongyuan reclining on the dragon couch, enjoying the singing and dancing while allowing the dancers to feed him grapes.

The hall was full of sweet voices, and a lewd aura rushed over.

Xue Tianxiang suppressed the discomfort in her heart, and said softly: "My concubine pays my respects to the emperor."

Hearing this gentle voice, Emperor Hongyuan hurriedly looked up, and saw Xue Tianxiang holding a lotus in his hands.

Seeing the bright and tender lotus, Emperor Hongyuan's eyes lit up. The lotus made Xue Tianxiang fresh and clean, pure and refined.

He couldn't help getting up, walked in front of Xue Tianxiang, took her hand, and boasted: "The scorching lotus blooms gracefully out of the water. My concubine, this lotus really complements you."

Xue Tianxiang lowered her head shyly, and brought the lotus in her hand to Emperor Hongyuan, saying: "Your Majesty, I know that you like lotus, so I picked it for you in the lotus pond. It makes people feel open and comfortable, how about putting it in a vase?"

Hearing these words, Emperor Hongyuan was very satisfied.

He nodded with a smile, "Okay, Concubine Ai has a heart."

Xue Tianxiang smiled, then stepped forward and put the lotus in the vase.

After inserting the lotus, she turned around and said softly: "Your Majesty, seeing that you have headaches from time to time, I learned some massage techniques from the imperial doctor that can relieve headaches. How about I give you a massage?"

Emperor Hongyuan said in a good mood: "Okay, I would like to try your skills. Everyone else, all stand down."

"Yes." After the dancers finished speaking, they quickly retreated.

After everyone retreated, Emperor Hongyuan sat on the dragon chair, and Xue Tianxiang quickly walked behind him and massaged his head.

Xue Tianxiang's massage technique is very good, just a light massage, and Emperor Hongyuan let out a comfortable sigh.

Xue Tianxiang hurriedly said: "How is it, Your Majesty, do you feel better?"

Emperor Hongyuan relaxed and said: "It feels much better. I didn't expect Aifei to be so good at craftsmanship."

"As long as the emperor likes it, my concubine will often give you a massage in the future." Xue Tianxiang said.

Emperor Hongyuan closed his eyes and nodded happily, "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Concubine Ai!"

Seeing that Emperor Hongyuan was in such a good mood, Xue Tianxiang rolled her eyes, then mustered up her courage, and whispered: "Your Majesty, when my concubine came to Guangming Palace just now, I heard some young eunuchs discussing on the road."

"What are you talking about?" Emperor Hongyuan narrowed his eyes faintly.

Xue Tianxiang said cautiously: "They said that there are many hungry people coming from outside the capital, and all these hungry people flocked to the gate of the capital, all wanting to come in to find food, it looks so pitiful."

When Emperor Hongyuan heard this, his expression turned cold.

He said lightly: "What else?"

Seeing the sudden change in Emperor Hongyuan's face, Xue Tianxiang was a little nervous.

She bit the bullet and said cautiously: "Your majesty, my concubine heard that many people have drowned or starved to death in places suffering from drought and flood disasters. Your majesty, you love the people like a son. Do you want to consider opening warehouses to help the people?" ?”

"Open a storehouse to relieve disasters and save the common people?" Emperor Hongyuan said sullenly, his voice was ten degrees colder than before.

Xue Tianxiang was taken aback, and said anxiously: "Yes, this way can appease the people, and secondly, it can win the hearts of the people. At that time, the people will definitely praise you."

"Presumptuous!" Emperor Hongyuan suddenly yelled angrily, then stood up coldly, and stared at Xue Tianxiang warningly, "The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics! Concubine Xue, you are a girl, and you want to meddle in the affairs of the court? Who gave you that?" Your guts? Or have you listened to someone's slander and come to act as a lobbyist for others?"

Xue Tianxiang quickly lowered her head, and said nervously: "The emperor calms down, my concubine is not involved in politics, and I didn't listen to anyone's words to come to be a lobbyist. It is because my concubine grew up in the countryside and suffered from famine, so I listened to you." There are many people outside the palace who don't have enough to eat, and I can't help but feel the same, so I sympathize with them."

"Really?" Emperor Hongyuan stared sharply at Xue Tianxiang.

Xue Tianxiang nodded pitifully, "It's absolutely true. Your Majesty, the concubines really have no other intentions, they really just feel sorry for the common people."