OBS Chapter 119 Regaining the Holy Grace?
Chapter 119 Regaining the Holy Grace?
Murong Che was of course playing along. "Yes, in order to welcome the Nanzhao envoy, I plan to postpone the autumn hunt until the envoy arrives in the capital. What do you think?"
Xue Youli naturally couldn't interfere with his decision. "Your Majesty is wise. The Longshou Mountain Palace outside the capital can be used as a place to entertain envoys during the autumn hunt."
"That's exactly what I was thinking. I've chosen six concubines to accompany you this time: Concubine Rong, Concubine Li, Concubine Yin Zhaoyi, Concubine Song Zhaoyi, Lady Chi Cai, and you."
Xue Youli didn't expect that Murong Che included Chi Cainv in his entourage list, but only left out Xue Qingyao.
She checked the Book of Heavenly Secrets and found out that Chi Cainu's father had made another contribution recently and had specially asked Murong Che for grace to let him see his daughter.
Previously, when Cai Nu went to the palace to escape the summer heat, she stood on the wrong side and made things worse for Xue Youli, so she was demoted by Murong Che.
Qiao Wan, who was demoted along with her, was exploited by Xue Qingyao and ended up in the prison of the Criminal Justice Department.
Father Chi was worried about his daughter, so he wanted to take advantage of the autumn hunt to see her and enlighten her in person.
After hearing the list, Xue Youli couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, are you not planning to take Concubine Xue hunting?"
Murong Che replied, "I heard that she is not good at riding or shooting, so it would be useless to take her with her."
Xue Qingyao's mother taught her to play the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, hoping that she could use these skills to hook up with wealthy young men. As for riding and archery, she naturally had no conditions to teach her.
Daughters of noble families like Yin Xuan'er and Song Jingsi have dabbled in riding, archery and swordsmanship. Even if they are not proficient in them, they are still capable.
Xue Youli knew that Xue Qingyao had been quiet recently, not because she had turned over a new leaf, but because she was planning a big move.
After she left the Criminal Justice Department, she had no one around her who could be used, so she was waiting for an opportunity to meet Murong Ye and act pitiful in front of him.
Now her wishful thinking will be dashed.
Therefore, Xue Youli immediately agreed with Murong Che's decision, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. I will follow your instructions."
I wonder how Xue Qingyao would feel if she found out she wasn't on the hunting list? She'd definitely try to persuade Murong Che to let her go, but I wonder if Murong Che would agree.
[However, I always feel that the hunting scene would be much less fun without her.]
The news that the army stationed in southern Xinjiang was returning to the capital quickly spread in the harem.
This time, in order to entertain the envoys from the Nanzhao Kingdom who came to Beijing to negotiate peace, the emperor deliberately postponed the time of autumn hunting.
When the list of accompanying concubines was spread, some were happy and some were sad.
After Concubine Chun returned from the summer palace, she was depressed all day long and her health became worse day by day.
During this period, she stayed at home, and even Empress Dowager Yin exempted her from paying respects on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month, allowing her to rest and recuperate.
Therefore, no one was surprised that her name was not on the accompanying list.
Minghua Palace.
Xue Qingyao learned that she was not on the accompanying list. She didn't even bother to drink her tea and smashed the teacup beside her in anger. "What does the emperor mean? Even Chi Hanyi is on the list, why can't I go?"
Chi Hanyi is Chi Cainü's maiden name. Her rank is two levels lower than Xue Qingyao, so Xue Qingyao is naturally not convinced.
After Bi Tao died, Xue Qingyao had a new palace maid by her side.
At this moment, Biyu looked at Xue Qingyao's angry face and stepped forward to comfort her, "Master, you must take care of yourself. You still have a long time to live. One day you will regain the emperor's favor."
Regaining divine grace?
Ah!
She has never been favored!
Xue Qingyao felt it was incredibly ironic and pursed her red lips in self-mockery, "It's no use. The Emperor only loves that vixen Xue Youli! He doesn't even have eyes for me!"
"Master, don't be discouraged. Your father is the prefect of Lingzhou. He governs Lingzhou in an orderly manner. The emperor is mindful of your father's contributions and will not forget you."
Hearing Biyu's reminder, Xue Qingyao's eyes flickered slightly.
Yes, since entering the palace, she has not contacted the Lingzhou prefect again, and almost forgot that she has a adoptive father.
"Biyu, bring me some pen and ink. I want to write a letter home!"
……
At the same time, in Shuiyuexuan of Lingyun Palace.
Xue Youli just received a letter sent from Lingzhou.
The letter was sent back by her second brother.
Xue Wuyang was cleared of suspicion of cheating in the palace examination and kept in touch with her after leaving the capital.
After reading the letter, Xue Youli turned to Banxia, who was wiping the vase in the room, and said, "Banxia, come and help me grind the ink."
She checked the Book of Heaven's Secrets about Prefect Xue and discovered that he had a big secret. She planned to tell this to Xue Wuyang and use him to overthrow Xue Qingyao's backer!
At night, Xue Youli finished hypnotizing Murong Che and woke him up from his deep sleep. "Your Majesty, how do you feel now?"
Murong Che shook his head, "Nothing special."
Xue Youli found that his mental illness was indeed quite difficult to treat. After so long of treatment, he still couldn't break through the final step. "Your Majesty, hypnosis is only an auxiliary means of treatment. Since it has not been effective for so long, we have to suspend it for a while."
If I can't cure Murong Che, then I don't think I'll ever be able to become the Empress Dowager. What a sin!
In fact, before Xue Youli appeared, Murong Che had already prepared himself to never touch a woman in his entire life.
However, after Xue Youli appeared, hope ignited in his heart.
Now that his hopes were about to be dashed again, he couldn't help but feel unspeakable frustration and loss in his heart.
He was silent for a long time before he asked softly, "What if the hypnosis doesn't work even after I stop? Will my illness never be cured?"
Xue Youli looked at the dejected expression on Murong Chejun's face and hesitated before suggesting, "Your Majesty, perhaps you could try to get in touch with other women. Just because I can't do it doesn't mean others can't."
It’s not that Xue Youli is magnanimous. If Murong Che can’t even touch a woman, how can he overcome the psychological barriers and have a child with her?
After these words were spoken, silence fell between the two.
At this moment, Wang Defa's voice suddenly rang out from outside the palace, "Your Majesty, the maid from Minghua Palace has come to report that Concubine Xue has suddenly fainted. Please come over."
He doesn't know how to treat illnesses, so why didn't he go to find the imperial physician first when she fainted? Instead, he came to find him because he was afraid that the imperial physician would not arrive before Concubine Xue's illness would be cured without medicine?
Murong Che frowned and wanted to refuse outright, but when the words came to his lips, he suddenly remembered something and immediately changed his words, "I understand."
As he spoke, he turned his head to look at Xue Youli.
Before he could finish his words, Xue Youli spoke caringly, "Your Majesty, since Concubine Xue is ill, please go and see her immediately."
Xue Qingyao is probably faking her illness, but that's okay. The treatment here has reached a bottleneck, and Murong Che wasn't allergic to her before. We can take this opportunity tonight to go to Minghua Palace and use her as a test subject to see if we can find a breakthrough.
[If Xue Qingyao's stimulation can stimulate Murong Che's male instinct, it would also be considered a solution to a medical problem for me.]
Xue Youli waited for a moment, and seeing Murong Che sitting still on the recliner, he quickly leaned over and whispered to him, "Your Majesty, perhaps seeing Concubine Xue will help with your condition. Of course, you have to grasp the right balance. Extremes can backfire, and if you lose control, it could even worsen your condition."
[Murong Che, I've already said this much, you kid can't fail to hear the hidden meaning, right?]
"I'm not some philanthropist. I wouldn't push you towards another woman just to cure your illness. I let you get in touch with Xue Qingyao because she's the heroine. If you get in touch with her, you might be favored by the heroine's aura."
[But! You have to remember this! You are my man now. I can barely tolerate you cuddling with other women! If you dare to give up your virginity, I will really hit you! Remember this clearly?]
Murong Che listened to her gritting her teeth in her heart and felt inexplicably happy.
He stood up and walked to her side, holding her chin with his big hand, and said in a low and gentle voice as if to coax her, "Okay, I'll be back soon."
"You're quite understanding, kid! All my hard work and effort for your illness these past few months has paid off. Seeing how strong the doctor-patient relationship is, I'm relieved."
Xue Youli was smug in her heart, but she maintained a gentle and considerate expression. "Your Majesty, please do not worry about me. Concubine Xue's health is the most important thing. If she is truly ill, you must ask the imperial physician to come and give her a thorough diagnosis and treatment. She should take medicine if necessary and receive acupuncture if necessary. Don't delay the treatment."
A meaningful glint flashed across Murong Che's beautiful peach blossom eyes. "You understand medicine, I will listen to you."