frightfiction Chapter 311: Mother Shi comes to question me
Chapter 311: Mother Shi comes to question me
When Shi Nanxi woke up, it was already Chenshi (seven o'clock). She rubbed her aching waist and pulled the bell.
Soon Nanny Yang and Hongying came in, one hung up the curtains and the other held a brass basin. After a while, Shi Nanxi washed and dressed and sat down at the square table to have breakfast.
"My queen, please be careful. The dumplings just out of the pot are a little hot. Don't burn your mouth." Hongying reminded him as she set the breakfast ready.
Shi Nanxi was in a good mood as she looked at the table full of small but varied breakfasts. What was so good about traveling back to the Qing Dynasty?
The original flavor of the food was one of them. She picked up the chopsticks and picked up a steaming dumpling. She took a small bite and then slowly sipped the soup inside. It was indeed very hot, but it was really fresh and fragrant. She liked it even though it was hot.
Shi Nanxi's eyes narrowed with laughter. Seeing the empress like this, Yang Ma's old-fashioned and serious face relaxed a little.
Hongying even covered her mouth and laughed secretly.
Shi Nanxi finished drinking the soup and slowly ate the bun skin. Then she looked at Hongying and said slowly:
"What laughing?"
After hearing this, Hongying couldn't wait to tell the Empress everything the Emperor had said before he left. Finally, she said happily:
"The Emperor is so considerate of you, Your Majesty. He cares about you and gives you instructions on everything. He is afraid that you will be in trouble and he is willing to support you!"
Although the Empress had privately reminded her many times not to indulge in the Emperor's favor, the Emperor was really too good to her.
No matter whether it was a big or small matter, the Empress had never been let suffer the slightest injustice. The Empress had been able to remain the only favorite in the harem until now, and the Emperor had contributed greatly to this. There had been voices of dissatisfaction in the court and the harem, but none of them had ever caused the Empress to come forward.
On the contrary, the Empress was happy and "fearful" about being the only favorite, and it was the Emperor who comforted the Empress. All these things are really moving.
Hearing Hongying's turn of events, Shi Nanxi could imagine the expression on Kangxi's face when he said these words. She didn't say anything, but picked up the spoon and scooped a mouthful of shredded chicken porridge, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
After breakfast, the palace servants came in to clean up. At this time, Xiao Ruzi came in and reported:
"My lady, the lady is here."
Shi Nanxi, who was wiping her mouth with a handkerchief, didn't even raise her head when she heard this, and said directly:
"Please go to the flower hall. I will be there later."
In the flower hall.
Shi Mu was wearing the first-rank imperial robes. She ignored the fragrant teacups and the exquisite pastries on the table, and pursed her lips, obviously unhappy.
Nanny Tang looked around.
Quickly remind:
"My old servant's wife, no matter how unhappy you are, don't show it. What if someone sees you? After all, this is Empress Xian's Chuxiu Palace."
Shi Mu became even more unhappy after hearing this.
Her Rongyue was still recuperating in bed in the small residence of the Fourth Prince, but Shi Nanxi was holding a grand birthday party. Wasn't this a deliberate attempt to hurt Rongyue's heart!
The two sisters are twins, born on the same day, but the difference in treatment they receive is too great.
"Humph, Shi Nanxi is getting more and more arrogant because of her favor. She has to make such a big fuss for a simple birthday. It's really a waste of money and time. Does she really want to be a concubine who brings disaster to the country?"
The news that Concubine Xian was the only one favored in the harem had long spread outside the palace, and even the common people had heard about it.
Some people don't care, some are amazed and curious, some are envious and admiring, and there are also those who are full of malice.
Those malicious people deliberately slandered Concubine Xian as a witch who brought disaster to the country. As Shi Nanxi's mother, Shi Mu had naturally heard of such rumors.
When Nanny Tang heard Fu Jin's words, she was startled. Without caring about anything else, she quickly looked around to make sure there was no one around. Then she hurriedly advised:
"Fujin, be careful with your words. You must not let those words get out, or the entire Shi Mansion will be implicated!"
Shi Mu finally regained her senses. She clenched her handkerchief and said no more. At this moment, a figure flashed past the window.
Soon the conversation between Shi Mu and her servant reached Shi Nanxi's ears. She didn't say anything, but her eyes deepened.
Before Kangxi left, didn’t he say that if he was wronged, he would send someone to tell him? Now that she was wronged, she turned her head and glanced at Hongying.
Hongying immediately turned around to pass on the message, and soon Xiao Ruzi left Chuxiu Palace.
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"Good luck to Empress Xian."
Hearing the greetings coming from outside the door, Shi Mu had to put down her teacup, stand up, quickly glance at Shi Nanxi who came in, then bowed her head and knelt down to salute.
As soon as Shi Nanxi came in, she saw Shi Mu. She hadn't seen her for several months and she looked no different, except that her face looked a little haggard.
Thinking of what this person just said, he might be worried about Shi Rongyue and that's why she looked haggard. Although he thought so in his heart, his face seemed to be frozen and he stood there blankly.
After a long while, when the Stone Mother was about to give up, she finally reacted and rushed to the Stone Mother in two steps. She hurriedly helped her up and asked anxiously:
"Mother, why do you look so haggard and ugly? Are you feeling unwell? I will send someone to call the imperial physician right away."
Without waiting for Shi Mu to speak, Shi Nanxi turned around and instructed Hongying:
"Hongying, go and get the imperial physician over."
Hongying bowed quickly when she heard this and was about to run out. Shimu, who finally reacted, quickly called her back:
"No, no, I'm fine, no need to call the doctor!"
How can we call a royal physician on the day of our second daughter's birthday party? Isn't that unlucky?
Shi's mother is not that stupid. No matter how much she dislikes her second daughter behind her back, she will never show it in public.
Hongying stopped and looked at the empress.
Shi Nanxi frowned, a little hesitant:
"Mother, do you really not need to call a doctor? You don't look very well."
Mother Shi suppressed her anger, forced herself to show a loving smile, gently patted her daughter's hand, and said gently:
"How could mother lie to you? It's really nothing. I just went to the Fourth Prince's house to see Rongyue yesterday. I didn't sleep well when I came back last night, so I don't look well."
"Oh! I see." Shi Nanxi pretended to understand and breathed a sigh of relief, "Mother's health is important, I'm glad she's okay."
Afterwards, the host and the guests sat down. Shi Nanxi took the opportunity to ask Shi Rongyue a few questions. In fact, she knew everything very well.
"How is your sister? Are you feeling better?"
When Shi Rongyue was mentioned, Shi Mu said angrily:
"Rongyue has suffered a great crime this time. Fortunately, God blesses the little prince and he is fine. This must have been done by the Fourth Lady. She just couldn't tolerate Rongyue and the little prince. She had to force Rongyue into the palace with a big belly. Otherwise, nothing would have happened. She is so vicious at such a young age!"
"Mother, please be careful with your words. What happened to my sister was an accident and has nothing to do with the Fourth Lady. Besides, my sister entered the palace because of Concubine Wu's oral order." Shi Nanxi reminded.
That thing was done by Concubine Wu, but it cannot be made public.
But Shi Mu didn't believe it:
"Huh, an accident? Rongyue was walking normally, how could she suddenly fall down? I asked Rongyue about it, and she said that she felt her feet were very slippery at the time, so she fell down. How could the bluestone floor be slippery? It's obvious that someone wanted to harm Rongyue."
As he said this, he looked at Shi Nanxi with a bad look:
"I came to the palace this time just to ask you about this matter. You and Rongyue are sisters, and even if your bones are broken, your tendons are still connected. Rongyue was murdered in the palace. As a younger sister, you are in charge of the palace power. Why didn't you investigate Rongyue's murder?"
Shi Nanxi met Shi Mu's dissatisfied eyes, raised her eyebrows slightly, and said slowly:
"Are you questioning me, mother?"