latelenovela Chapter 629: Encounter in the Imperial Garden
Chapter 629: Encounter in the Imperial Garden
A long time ago, she received guidance from Concubine Liang, who taught her to use new tricks to win favor.
Wu Changzai pondered every day, thinking how to attract His Majesty's attention again?
If His Majesty completely forgets about her, then Yaozu, who was exiled to Ningguta, will have no chance of survival...
With this motivation, Wu Changzai works very hard every day to study things that can attract His Majesty's attention.
Finally... she recalled that before she entered the palace, she had watched a juggling troupe perform magic tricks and found inspiration from them.
After a period of hard practice, Wu Changzai's magic tricks became really good.
Although it can't compare with professional juggling troupes, it's fresh. After all, there is no queen or lady in the palace who has this skill.
Isn’t what Your Majesty likes most something new and fresh?
Wu Changzai was just a Changzai, how could she find out the whereabouts of His Majesty, so she went to Concubine Liang for help.
"… Madam Liangfei, thanks to your care, Yaozu didn't suffer so much on his way to exile in Ningguta."
"I will never forget your great kindness!"
"Now I have followed your instructions and made something new. But I am of little influence and have not had the opportunity to show it to Your Majesty..."
Concubine Liang also found the magic tricks performed by Concubine Wu quite novel.
She knew His Majesty.
When the man was busy with government affairs, he would definitely find this little gadget that could relax him, which would be quite interesting to Wu Changzai.
As for whether she can seize this freshness and regain the emperor's favor, it depends on Wu Changzai's ability.
Concubine Liang looked at Concubine Wu with a very gentle look in her eyes: "I have already said it before, Sister Wu is like my own sister in my heart."
"How can I not help you?"
Wu Changzai pretended not to understand that Concubine Liang was actually trying to use her, and smiled with a touched look on her face: "It is a blessing for me to have a sister like Concubine Liang..."
So, with the help of Concubine Liang, Wu Changzai happened to encounter the emperor's procession while performing magic tricks beside the koi pond.
Nangong Xuanyu was indeed attracted by the magical scene, and Wu Changzai successfully aroused her curiosity.
That night, Wu Changzai, who had been silent for a long time, was called by the emperor again.
From then on, although Wu Changzai was not the most favored, she was much better off than those palace concubines who could not see the emperor for more than half a year.
In addition, with the help of Concubine Liang, she gradually gained a foothold in the harem.
A small concubine who was occasionally picked by His Majesty would not take her seriously. However, many concubines of lower rank hated her.
This also includes Concubine Hao.
Originally, last time, she deliberately broke her pearl necklace in the Imperial Garden and asked Wu Changzai to find the scattered pearls one by one.
Wu Changzai was severely frozen because of this, and Hao Guiren's anger had mostly subsided, so she didn't think of making things difficult for Wu Changzai anymore.
But the premise is... Concubine Wu should just pretend that there is no such person in front of His Majesty, and don't bother her!
Who would have thought that not long after, Concubine Wu actually gained some favor in front of His Majesty again!
Chu Er was also somewhat indignant: "...My lady, you are pregnant now and cannot sleep with me. Every time I see Wu Changzai, who looks similar to you, being picked by Your Majesty, I feel that she is stealing the favor that belongs to you!"
"Magic tricks are something only low-class circus troupes would do. Although the Wu family has fallen on hard times, she is still a daughter of an official family. To win favor, she is willing to lose face like this..."
"Now many people in the palace are saying that in order to attract His Majesty's attention, Concubine Wu did something that was really not worthy of being mentioned in public!"
"Humph! Now it's only because she still has a good reputation in front of His Majesty that no one dares to say anything to her face. When she falls out of favor one day, I'm afraid..."
Concubine Hao frowned and interrupted Chu Er's chattering: "Okay!"
"The women in the palace come to the palace just to win the favor of His Majesty. As long as she can make His Majesty happy, no matter what method she uses."
"It's because of her ability that Concubine Wu caught the emperor's eye. Don't say such things again."
Although Concubine Hao was scolding Chu Er, she still felt a little uncomfortable...
If it were anyone else, it would be fine. Not only would she not despise him, but she would admire him for being able to humble himself.
But Wu Changzai...
Just like Chu'er said, Concubine Wu imitated her to gain favor in the beginning.
Seeing that Concubine Wu was favored, Concubine Hao always had a feeling that the other party was taking advantage of her misfortune and snatching her favor.
Pregnant women tend to worry too much, and because of this incident, Concubine Hao's emotions became even more unstable.
Seeing Concubine Hao's ugly face, Chu'er felt a little regretful.
She was just angry at Wu Changzai's favor. If she hurt the young lady's pregnancy, she would be guilty of a great sin!
In folk legends, the position of the fetal god is related to the month and date. The position of the fetal god is different every month and every day.
It is said that in late February, the fetal god is at the doors and windows.
Chu Er quickly put her hands together and bowed towards the window: "Please bless me, fetal god, please don't let my young master get upset because of these things!"
After paying her respects, she smiled flatteringly at Concubine Hao and said, "My lady, that Concubine Wu is only slightly favored. How can she compare to your great fortune of being pregnant with the heir of the emperor?"
"Okay, okay, don't take such unpresentable things to heart."
"How unworthy would it be if I got sick because of her?"
Having said that, it is not so easy to calm down a pregnant woman’s excitement.
Lady Hao touched her bulging belly and frowned as she said, "I feel a little stuffy in the bedroom. Please bring my sedan chair over. I want to go for a walk in the Imperial Garden."
Concubine Liang has told me that you should be very careful when you are pregnant. It is best not to go out unless you have nothing to do.
But looking at Concubine Hao's ugly face, Chu'er thought it would be good for her to go out and relax, so she did so.
After helping Concubine Hao onto the sedan chair, she did not forget to compliment her: "My lady, look, looking at the entire harem, now only you and Concubine Sun are still Concubines, and you are sitting on the sedan chair."
"When you give birth to an imperial heir in a few months, that will be truly priceless!"
Speaking of the heir to the throne, Concubine Hao's lips curved slightly, as if she was scolding Chu Er: "Don't talk nonsense."
Chu Er said with a smile: "My lady, I am not talking nonsense, I am telling the truth!"
The master and servant arrived at the imperial garden with smiles on their faces.
I never thought... that I would meet Wu Changzai by chance.
Concubine Hao's expression, which had just relaxed, turned cold again the moment she saw Concubine Wu!
Wu Changzai also said "bad luck" in her heart, but she still had to follow the palace rules and stepped forward to pay her respects: "I pay my respects to the noble lady Hao, may the noble lady be blessed!"