kvmb Chapter 576 In the study!
Chapter 576 In the study!
the other side
boudoir
When Chen Mi returned, he saw the old steward of the Duke's Mansion standing outside the door.
Chen Mi paused slightly, his mind wandering, but in just a moment, he calmed down.
The old housekeeper has been with my grandfather for decades.
In the Duke of Chen's Mansion, his grandfather trusted him more than his father, his biological son.
"Butler, why are you here at this hour?"
The old butler turned slowly and his eyes fell on Chen Mi's face.
A respectful salute
"This old servant pays respects to the Empress Mi. The master asks the Empress Mi to go to the study. Please follow this old servant to the study."
"Where did Concubine Mi go just now? Why wasn't even Hua Ling here? There was no one around. You haven't been back to Duke Chen's Mansion for many years. If any servants fail to serve you well, I will punish these lazy servants severely."
Chen Mi paused, smiled and shook his head
"It was Grandfather who called me. Just now, I was reminded of many things from my childhood. That's why I didn't let Hua Ling follow me and just went out for a walk. I know the way. The servants in the mansion have been well trained by you, the housekeeper. It has nothing to do with them and there is no need to punish them. Well, since Grandfather is still waiting for me, I will go back to my room to change clothes and then go with you to see Grandfather."
The old butler bowed
"I am waiting at the door, please hurry up, Madam Concubine Mi."
Chen Mi nodded and went into his room.
Hua Ling saw her coming back and hurried over to greet her.
"Your Highness, I just asked someone to boil some water, but when I came back I didn't see you. I was so scared. Your Highness, you saw the old butler. He had been waiting for a while, and he looked very unhappy."
Chen Mi knew that he must not lose his composure at this moment.
Tonight, things have come to this point, she and her grandfather have to make a choice
Life or death?
She lowered her head and looked at her bulging belly, which was already seven months old.
She only knew that she didn't want to die. She had a baby in her belly, so she couldn't die.
The child in her belly is her hope, the hope for the future of Chen Guogong Mansion.
Grandfather is old!
Chen Mi looked at Hua Ling deeply, his eyes scrutinizing her like a sharp sword.
Hua Ling couldn't help but take a step back. The look in the queen's eyes was too terrifying.
Chen Mi opens his mouth
"Hua Ling, you were placed by my grandfather's side. We have lived together as master and servant for many years. I know that you have always told my grandfather everything about me, no matter how big or small. I never care. But tonight, if I tell you that only one of you can survive? Who will you choose as your master? Me or my grandfather?"
Chen Mi had already clenched the dagger in his sleeve, waiting for Hua Ling's choice.
Once Hua Ling chooses Chen Fengping, the dagger in Chen Mi's hand will take Hua Ling's life without hesitation.
When Hua Ling heard this, she opened her eyes wide and looked away.
Chen Mi knew that time was precious and asked again
"Hua Ling, tell me, do you choose to be loyal to me or to grandfather? Tell me..."
Hua Ling was so frightened that she trembled, knelt on the ground, gritted her teeth
"My lady, I have been with you for many years and have served you since I was a child. If I were to choose, I would choose you."
Chen Mi loosened his grip and put the dagger in his sleeve back.
Then, as if nothing had happened, with red eyes, he held Hua Ling's hand.
"Hua Ling, get up quickly. I know you will choose me. You are like my sister by my side. You must know how sincere I am to you. I will go to see my grandfather soon. You need to help me do something."
Hua Ling was flattered and treated Chen Mi even more wholeheartedly.
Hua Ling wiped away her tears
"My lady, if you tell me to do this, I will do it well."
Chen Mi's eyes turned fierce, and then he whispered two words in Hua Ling's ear.
Hua Ling's pupils suddenly widened.
Seeing that Chen Mi had not come out for a while, the old housekeeper stepped forward, raised his hand, and wanted to knock on the door.
But the tightly closed door opened from the inside. The old butler stepped back and leaned forward.
Chen Mi came out, she had changed into a red dress.
Behind her, Hua Ling lowered her head. If you looked closely, you could see that her face was unusually pale.
The old butler came forward
"My Lady, now that you have changed your clothes, please follow me and go to see the old Duke."
Concubine Mi nodded expressionlessly.
"Go, go."
study
Chen Fengping was leaning on a crutch, looking up at the huge portrait, and he didn't know how long it had been!
This painting was made by a folk painter when he and the late emperor were fighting on the battlefield together when they were young.
The man in the painting is a young man with weapons and weapons, full of vigor and vitality.
He has been particularly fond of this painting for many years and has kept it in his study.
The late emperor died, so there is nothing left.
But he is alive and can still appreciate paintings.
Next second
The old butler pushed the door open and came in, leaning forward.
"Master, the Concubine Mi is here."
Chen Fengping's gloomy voice sounded
"Let her in"
Afterwards, the old butler brought Chen Mi in, and Chen Mi slowly walked into the room alone.
Hua Ling was left at the door and the old butler also retreated.
In the study
Only Chen Fengping and Chen Mi, the grandfather and grandson, were left.
Chen Mi's eyes fell on the portrait in the center.
When I was a child, my grandfather often sat alone in the study, looking at this painting for a long time without saying anything.
Even at this age, my grandfather still likes this painting.
This painting is of my grandfather when he was young.
But in her opinion, there was nothing outstanding about this painting.
She didn't know why her grandfather liked it.
When I was a kid, I once asked
She remembered her grandfather's cold eyes at that time.
She used to be afraid of her grandfather
I'm still scared now
Everyone knows the kindness of my grandfather.
But she knew the "evil" of her grandfather, how shocking it was!
She is useful and is the one that her grandfather holds in his hands.
Once you are useless, you are just a person who can be discarded at will.
Whether it's her or An Qianning, they were born to be chess pieces.
Among all the maternal families of the concubines in the harem, only the Lin family behind the queen truly treats the queen as her legitimate daughter.
The Lin family had no intention or calculation towards the Queen's legitimate daughter.
Back then, if Lin Junxue had not insisted on marrying the emperor.
The Lin family would never send Lin Junxue into the palace for the so-called family interests or to climb up the ladder.
Only Lin Junxue is different from them.
Chen Mi knew that he was jealous of the queen...
It's twisted, but uncontrollable.
In the past, the queen was not favored, but the emperor was afraid of the Lin family and would not touch the queen easily.
The queen has everything except the emperor's favor. She doesn't need to fight or compete for it.
But she, since she was a child, has been a puppet in her grandfather's hands, a chess piece.
But why?
She is also the legitimate daughter of Duke Chen.
So, back then, when Chen Xier was in favor, after she knew that the queen was pregnant, she immediately sent someone to whisper a few words into Chen Xier's ear.
Chen Xier couldn't bear it anymore and used such a stupid method
Stupid, but useful
The Queen has no children
She was happy that night.
After losing the emperor's favor, the queen finally lost the baby in her womb!
They are the same!