kvmb Chapter 390 Secret Talk
Chapter 390 Secret Talk
After hearing Fei Wan's words, Concubine Hui's confusion and anger dissipated.
"In that case, you did the right thing."
She also remembered that in the palace tonight, Fei Wan had hinted and reminded her several times, asking her to restrain herself.
This is all due to Fei Wan's caution and care for her.
Then he sighed, "Thank you so much for tonight. I can't compare to you in these thoughts."
"But my sister is far superior to me in battle. Last time in the bathtub, I only managed to win by a narrow margin by playing tricks on her," Fei Wan said sincerely. "This time, Lord Lu used the Firearms Battalion to defend the enemy, and although it was meritorious, without my sister and the heroic spirits of the Li family, how could the soldiers unite as one and use the power of firearms to counterattack and win? If anyone wants to thank you, it should be my sister who defends the capital with her life."
Concubine Hui smiled and sighed, "In that case, I should also thank you for asking the Emperor to allow me to lead the reconstruction of the Li Clan Army."
His voice was weak, but he thanked him sincerely.
In fact, the two have never met privately since returning to the palace.
At most, they would just send people to deliver medicine and supplements to each other under the guise of concern.
Just to avoid suspicion.
Fei Wan suggested to the emperor that Concubine Hui be in charge of the Li family army. That was "for the sake of His Majesty", not for Concubine Hui.
If she became too close to Concubine Hui after making the suggestion, it would not be a good thing. Therefore, although she missed Concubine Hui very much these days, she did not dare to visit her.
We got together today because of the matter of Miss Fei, and were able to say a few words to each other reluctantly.
But it was late at night and the wind was strong, and there were palace maids accompanying him, so they could not stay together for too long.
Fei Wan said, "Sister, you're still seriously injured and shouldn't be exposed to the wind for too long. Go back and rest early. I have only one thing to say to you - your status is different now, so you must be more restrained and self-disciplined. And you must learn to use those twists and turns in your mind."
The light from the palace lights was dim, and Concubine Hui was about to speak, as if she was about to refute.
Fei Wan lowered her voice again and added, "With internal and external troubles, we will need generals and soldiers many times in the future. Looking at Daliang, how many armies are truly willing to fight for their country and their people? Sister, for the sake of the long-term survival of the Li family army, it is worthwhile for you to sacrifice yourself for a while."
Concubine Hui was silent.
There seemed to be stars twinkling in his eyes, clear and deep.
She looked at Fei Wan deeply and nodded seriously: "I understand."
The two summoned the sedan chair bearers and the palace maids to come and serve them. Before parting, Concubine Hui said loudly, "Don't worry."
Fei Wan smiled and said, "Sister, just focus on healing your injuries, and I'll be relieved."
"You too, take good care of yourself. I'll have someone send you a few ounces of the best bird's nest tomorrow."
They both closed their windows.
The casual greetings made people feel as if they were just chatting and caring about each other.
Concubine Hui's sedan chair headed towards Chong'a Palace.
Concubine Qing and Fei Wan will travel together for a while.
The two sedan chairs moved forward steadily, one in front and one behind.
The wind whistled through the treetops, making a long, intermittent sound, sometimes coming and going, like a ghost crying in the night, sometimes far away, sometimes near.
Fei Wan leaned on the soft elastic ink pillow to rest, listening to the wind outside, and felt tired.
Her injuries hadn't healed yet, and neither had Concubine Hui. This trip to Chenqian Palace had been exhausting. She'd been able to hold on during the interrogation of Concubine Si, but now that the matter was over, she felt sleepy quickly.
But this trip must come.
This was the interrogation of Concubine Si within the palace, and the presence of the concubines was mandatory. When Concubine Si's case was transferred to the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice for trial, several important officials from the court would also be present. This had always been the custom of our dynasty.
The emperor secretly summoned them to witness because of their high positions.
Furthermore, because Concubine Qing held the "magic stone," she was able to intimidate the Qu prisoners who served as witnesses. Concubine Hui fought the enemy and defended the city, while Fei Wan escaped from outside the city and returned to the palace, both of them being eyewitnesses on the front lines.
But the deeper meaning is that the emperor wants to observe the reactions of the others through the process of interrogating and exposing Concubine Si. He is suspicious and always prying into people's hearts to ensure that everything is under his control.
This great chaos was caused by the Empress Dowager and the deposed Empress. How can the Emperor not be extra careful in the harem and be wary of the high-ranking concubines in the future?
Fei Wan anticipated this meaning, so she was extremely cautious tonight and secretly reminded Concubine Hui to be cautious.
As for Imperial Concubine Qing, she didn't need to be reminded, as the Imperial Concubine herself was able to judge the situation well enough.
"I will come to your palace to sit for a while. After I have settled you down, it won't be too late to go back."
Concubine Qing did not leave alone, but accompanied Fei Wan all the way to Chunxi Palace.
Fei Wan naturally welcomes it.
The two of them entered the inner hall together. Fei Wan asked Concubine Qing to sit for a while, and she went behind the screen and asked the maid to help her change into pajamas. After coming out, she washed and removed her makeup, let her hair down, and leaned against the head of the bed before smiling apologetically at Concubine Qing.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am exhausted and can only be rude."
Concubine Qing smiled gently, the pearl pendant on her ear swaying slightly, and the lustrous luster made her look even more graceful and amiable.
"I'm happy that you don't treat me like an outsider. If I didn't have to go back soon, I'd like to relax here with your hair." She glanced at the room with a smile. "This room is so relaxing. There are many treasures, but it doesn't seem opulent at all. Instead, it has a strong sense of homeliness. It's obvious that you are a kind person."
Fei Wan lowered her eyebrows and smiled: "Your Majesty, you are mistaken. I am very hard-hearted."
Everyone in the room was her own, but Imperial Concubine Qing still sent her personal maid out: "Go out and rest with Xiangyi and the others. You all don't have to stay here. I'll just chat with Imperial Concubine Zhao for a few minutes and then leave."
So Xiangyi also left, and in a blink of an eye, only Concubine Qing and Feiwan were left in the room.
Concubine Qing was sitting on a rose chair beside the bed, leaning against the armrest and the cushion. Her face showed fatigue, and it was obvious that she was exhausted tonight.
But she was still in high spirits, and whispered, "Now, do you believe what I said that day? The one in Changle Palace will definitely be promoted."
The Emperor hadn't asked Concubine Yue to be present during the interrogation of Concubine Si tonight, indicating she was no longer necessary. The Emperor only needed to consider Fei Wan and the other two to see if they could behave themselves after Concubine Yue became the mother of the country.
Fei Wan looked at Concubine Qing quietly.
"Thank you for your advice that day. Today, I have a question for you: What are your plans for the future?"
Concubine Qing did not answer but asked: "What about you? Would you be satisfied with just being Concubine Zhao?"
"Your Majesty hasn't made it public yet, but Your Majesty already knows that I'm going to be promoted to Noble Consort."
Concubine Qing actually said bluntly: "I have one or two acquaintances in front of the emperor."
Fei Wan nodded.
She also said bluntly, "Sister Yue isn't inherently bad, so perhaps she won't be Queen for long. It's not because I'm content with the position of Imperial Concubine, but because the Duke of Zhenguo and His Majesty will inevitably become irreconcilable one day. When that day arrives, Sister Yue will be trapped, unable to save herself. She's too weak."
The way Concubine Qing looked at Fei Wan became more and more admiring.
"I'm afraid you're the only one in the palace who says Concubine Yue is weak."
When Yue Guifei was assisting the harem, she was resolute and decisive, which made many people afraid of her. Who would think that Yue Guifei was weak?
But Fei Wan said this, and Concubine Qing agreed.
Being tough in means is not being truly tough; being soft in heart is being truly soft.
Concubine Qing suddenly became serious.
He leaned closer and said in a lower voice:
"Yu Feiwan, I will help you secure the throne, but you have to promise me one thing."