QT: TPE Chapter 23.1

“Nanny, did you hear what His Majesty said to me?”

Gui Fei’s eyes were filled with tears.

She had maintained herself well over the years; although she was in her thirties, she looked fine.

But at that moment, the nanny sensed the aging of Gui Fei.

Or rather, the belief that sustained Gui Fei had crumbled.

Over the years, because of Princess Minghua, His Majesty has always treated Gui Fei well.

There were no particularly favored people in the palace; those people came and went, one after another, like ephemeral flowers that only bloomed for a short time.

But Gui Fei remained evergreen.

When Princess Minghua lived in the palace, His Majesty might not stay overnight, but he would come to dine with the Princess and Gui Fei every day.

Later, when Princess Minghua wanted to move out of the palace, even though Gui Fei was unwilling, the Emperor only wanted to indulge his beloved daughter.

Later, Princess Minghua would return to the palace on the first and fifteenth of each month, or return at other times, but as long as Princess Minghua was in the palace, the Emperor would come to Gui Fei’s place.

Over time, in Gui Fei’s heart, she became unique in His Majesty’s eyes.

Compared to His Majesty’s cold-heartedness toward the other concubines in the harem, Gui Fei was indeed unique.

But bystanders see things more clearly than those involved. The nanny knows very well that all of this is because of Princess Minghua. Princess Minghua is His Majesty’s most beloved and noble daughter, and even Gui Fei has gained a lot of benefits as a result.

But she knows that the Emperor probably doesn’t like Gui Fei; it is only because she is the birth mother of the Princess.

But Gui Fei…

Gui Fei is too devoted to His Majesty, valuing him exceptionally, even many times more than Princess Minghua.

But she doesn’t understand that Princess Minghua is the most important person.

With the Princess, as long as the Emperor cares about the Princess, Gui Fei will remain forever invincible.

“Your Majesty, His Majesty is only angry for a moment. He’ll calm down in a while.”

The nanny, supporting Gui Fei, tried to soothe her.

“As long as the Princess is here, Your Majesty need not worry. You are the Princess’s birth mother. If His Majesty is cold to Your Majesty, the Princess will be heartbroken. His Majesty cares about the Princess, so Your Majesty need not fear.”

Gui Fei shook her head: “But in His Majesty’s heart, I am already an unforgivable person. His Majesty may treat me well on the surface for the sake of the Princess, but what about His Majesty’s heart?”

The nanny didn’t know that the only thing she cared about was His Majesty; she cared about how His Majesty viewed her.

The nanny shook her head inwardly, unsure how to comfort her.

Just simply outward kindness is already a great favor.

The other women in the palace only receive superficial favor from His Majesty, which they can’t even obtain. Compared to these women, Gui Fei is already far better off.

***

“Your Majesty, His Majesty has sent someone to say that he will be coming again tonight.”

Xu Lingyi was depressed. Since she entered the palace, the Emperor had only stayed at her place and had never visited any of the other palaces.

Although the Emperor was skilled in bed and she enjoyed it, Xu Lingyi also wanted to take a break.

She couldn’t stand it if things continued like this, not to mention the women in the harem who must hate her to death by now.

Last time, she encountered Li Gui Pin, and Li Gui Pin acted disrespectfully and couldn’t help but roll her eyes at her.

For a moment, Xu Lingyi didn’t know whether this person was stupid or truly hated her to an uncontrollable degree.

But Xu Lingyi certainly wouldn’t be a saint to those who weren’t friendly to her.

She immediately punished her by making her kneel on the ground, and then turned around and complained to the Emperor while crying.

“Don’t cry, my beloved consort.”

The Emperor embraced her and gently comforted her.

“How about I summon Li Gui Pin so you can vent your anger?”

Xu Lingyi nodded: “Anyway, Your Majesty must stand up for me. I believe I haven’t offended Li Gui Pin.”

 

 

 

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