My Lady is well

Chapter 132 Threatening Letter

It was sunny a few days ago, but today it started to drizzle.

Shen Yueyao leaned against the window listlessly, quietly watching the rain outside. A fine curtain of rain formed under the eaves, dripping continuously.

A young eunuch came in, holding a letter in his hand, and said respectfully.

"Master Shen, this is a letter from the maid of Mingqiong Garden."

Shen Yueyao closed her eyes and responded without any expression.

"Put it there."

She had received eighteen letters like this, one each morning, noon and evening, more punctual than Jing Ruzhang's leaving court.

Ever since he angered Princess Mingxuan that day, Jing Ruzhang ordered that no one from Mingqiong Garden was allowed to enter Zelu Palace.

In other words, as long as she doesn't go out, Princess Mingxuan can't do anything to her.

This high and mighty princess had never suffered such humiliation before, so how could she let it go?

She came to see Shen Yueyao twice, but was blocked outside the palace each time.

Seeing that he couldn't get in, he sent people to deliver letters to Shen Yueyao every day.

Shen Yueyao slowly crawled to the small table, picked up the letter, opened it and saw it clearly written.

"Shen Yueyao, don't think you can live in peace by hiding in the Zelu Palace like a coward! If you have the ability, come out and solve the problem like a real woman. Don't let me look down on you! This princess will never let you go!"

She casually lowered her eyes, shook her head impatiently, and commented.

"It's really unoriginal! Am I not handling this matter like a woman now? I know you are waiting for me outside, but I still go out. Isn't that stupid?"

On second thought, the purpose of the princess's visit this time should have been to seduce Jing Ruzhang, but why is she now pestering me all day long?

Why is he not doing his job properly but going against her at every turn? What's going on?

Jin'er walked in hurriedly from outside the hall and reported with a frown.

"Master, I just saw the princess leave the palace, and two eunuchs continued to squat outside."

Shen Yueyao laughed in her heart. She actually took turns squatting. This kind of perseverance was not something that ordinary people could match.

She sighed deeply and said, "Let her be. I will never step out of this palace anyway. Since she likes squatting, let her squat."

Jin Er nodded in agreement: "I noticed that too. They even brought ropes."

Shen Yueyao sighed softly with a sad face and swallowed.

"No way, they even prepared the murder weapon?"

"Well, really, should we tell the Emperor about this?"

Shen Yueyao was really distressed. She couldn't control herself from vomiting those two times. She felt very sorry for causing Princess Mingxuan to suffer so much outside.

However, for her own safety, she still couldn't go out.

Shen Yueyao decided to leave her alone for two more days, and when her anger had subsided, she would bring a group of people to her house to apologize.

"No need yet."

She saw a pot of sour jujubes on the table, thought of Dongxue, and asked.

"By the way, how is Dongxue's injury? Is it getting better?"

"It's almost done. Li Shun is always hanging around outside Zelu Palace. He just met me and asked me about Dongxue's situation for a long time."

Jin'er glanced back a few times, confirmed that Dongxue was not behind her, and whispered in Shen Yueyao's ear.

"This kid Li Shun must be interested in Dongxue."

Shen Yueyao frowned and looked at her seriously.

"Don't mention this matter in front of Dongxue. These rumors are the most taboo in the palace."

Jin'er said "oh" to show that she understood.

"The servant knows."

After Jing Ruzhang retired from court, he hurried to Yong'an Palace to visit the queen.

Seeing her pale and haggard face, he frowned slightly.

He has always had respect for the Empress Dowager.

After all, Old Master Song had once served as his tutor, and their marriage was arranged by the late emperor himself. Jing Ruzhang did not have much affection for Song Yuanyi.

They had never even met before they got married.

After marriage, the two treated each other with respect and courtesy.

As long as Song Yuanyi didn't cause too much trouble, her position as the empress would be as stable as a rock. The queen was well aware of this.

Now she knew that she didn't have much time left, and she was worried. She was worried that once she passed away, Cheng'an would lose his support, and she was even more worried that the position of Empress would fall to someone else, causing someone to harm Cheng'an.

Just as the Queen saw Jing Ruzhang and was about to stand up and salute, she heard him say.

"The Queen is unwell, so these formalities can be dispensed with."

The queen nodded slightly and leaned back on the couch.

Jing Ruzhang asked, "What did the imperial physician say? Is there any sign of improvement?"

The queen shook her head slightly and responded weakly.

"I am afraid that my days are numbered and I am unable to serve Your Majesty..."

When the queen said this, her eyes became red and tears welled up in her eyes.

The queen's face turned pale and her eyebrows drooped. She could not hear any warmth in his words. Perhaps he was always like this, the same to everyone.

As for Shen Yueyao, she knew that there was something different. How much of it was because of the baby in her belly?

"Since you are ill, just rest and take care of yourself. The worst thing to do when you are ill is to let your mind wander."

She nodded slightly, thought about it, and then brought up the topic that he always mentioned every time he came.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Shen is pregnant. There are many concubines in the harem. Concubine Shu is gentle, Concubine Jiang is considerate, and there are several beauties who are also good. Your Majesty should treat them all equally. If Your Majesty doesn't like any of them, Princess Mingxuan from Mingqiongyuan is also good, as long as Your Majesty is willing..."

Seeing that his face was becoming increasingly gloomy, the queen stopped talking.

After a long while, he said calmly, "Since the queen is ill, she should rest and recuperate. I will let Concubine Li help with the affairs of the harem."

The queen lowered her eyes to hide the sharpness in them.

The two of them didn't get along, so Jing Ruzhang didn't stay in Yong'an Palace for long.

When he returned to Zelu Palace, he saw the heartless man talking and laughing with Jin'er. When he looked up and saw him, the smile on his lips froze for a moment, and he quickly put away the expression on his face and sat aside with dignity.

Is he that scary?

He walked slowly forward, and after a moment of silence, he frowned and stared at her.

"If you... really don't want to stay in the Zelu Palace, I can arrange another palace for you to live in."

Hearing this, Shen Yueyao's eyes suddenly shook.

Leaving Zelu Palace now? !

She couldn't help but recall what had happened recently. First, she offended Concubine Song Rong, then she annoyed Concubine Yang Shen, and then she had a feud with Princess Mingxuan.

In this case, if you move away from here, there is no guarantee that you will be able to see the sunshine tomorrow morning.

She quickly stood up, a very sweet smile broke out on her face, and she winked at him.

"No, there's no rush. I think it's good to live with the emperor."