The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 211 - Naturally

"Go to Jingqian Palace to invite the Emperor, and say that I've tasted a nice Longjing bamboo fungus soup. Please invite the Emperor to have dinner at Taohua Bay tonight."

Yi Xiuyuan shook her delicate fan, her eyes carrying a hint of calculation.

Yun Xi responded and went personally to Jingqian Palace to deliver the message.

In the end, Yi Xiuyuan asked again, "Are the new clothes ready for her? Make sure she dresses up nicely. If she performs well today, she could become the master herself and keep the Emperor's disdain for the Ye Shi going for a while longer."

"Rest assured, Xiuyuan. I've taken care of everything. She has received assistance from Your Highness and, after half a month, has recuperated well. Her foundation is strong, and with careful attention over these past few weeks, she looks even better than before," Yun Xiu said.

The "she" referred to by the two of them was, of course, Hanyan.

As for why Yi Xiuyuan ultimately decided to support her, it was because, after seeing her, she realized that Hanyan's looks were only average.

With such a face thrown into the imperial harem, she would be indistinguishable from the crowd. Even if she were to spend a night on the dragon bed, she would soon be forgotten.

Yi Xiuyuan didn't really think that relying on Hanyan alone could suppress Ye Yun; she primarily wanted to irritate Ye Yun and casually let Hanyan stir up trouble in front of the Emperor.

In the two years since entering the palace, Ye Yun had disgusted her many times, so it was only fair to return the favor.

On the other side, Yun Xi went to Jingqian Palace to invite the Emperor, and after explaining her intention, Yuan Jiu entered to deliver the message.

Upon hearing that a consort had come to invite him, Ning Chen's eyes brightened for a moment. However, when he heard Yuan Jiu say it was Yun Xi, who was by Yi Xiuyuan's side, his excitement diminished.

Yi Xiuyuan had always been reasonable. The Wu family had their uses, and since she had given birth to the Third Prince, it was natural not to lose face.

He nodded in agreement.

After Yun Xi left, he casually asked, "Is there any news from over there?"

"Which side does the Emperor mean?" Yuan Jiu suppressed a smile and pretended to be confused.

Seeing his mischievous expression, Ning Chen couldn't hold back and threw a book at him.

"Oh, Your Majesty, please don't be angry. There's no news from Jiaotang Garden, but I inquired, and it seems that Ming Jieyu didn't say anything bad after eating the lotus seed soup."

Yuan Jiu hurriedly knelt down. Though he appeared frightened, he was actually not worried at all.

"Did I ask her? Don't guess at the Emperor's intent. Be careful with your head. Get out of here. I'll take a look at the memorials by myself."

Ning Chen huffed, hands behind his back, but there was a strange look in his eyes.

Yuan Jiu responded, carefully picked up the book and put it back, then retreated out of the hall.

As soon as he stepped out, he clicked his tongue twice, thinking that Ming Jieyu must have an extraordinary future ahead of her. He hadn't seen many people whom the Emperor cared for so much.

Back in the day, the favored Wen De Fei was one, but clearly, Ming Jieyu was far superior to her.

As dinner time approached, Ning Chen in the hall remained silent, not making any sound.