After Hua Fei was reborn, she became the white moonlight of Pangju

Chapter 38: Being Framed

After hearing this, the queen's annoyance over Nian Gengyao's imminent appointment as General Fuyuan disappeared completely.

"Then invite more talented people to sing praises to General Nian. After all, General Nian has worked so hard and made such great contributions."

"Yes, ma'am."

As soon as he stepped into Yiku Palace, the emperor smelled the fragrance of rice.

The Queen always makes a big deal out of things and argues about things, and the Emperor's ears are almost callused over the years. Therefore, whenever he eats with the Queen, he has no appetite. Tonight is no exception.

So the emperor left Jingren Palace without eating a few bites, waiting to go to Yikun Palace for a good meal.

When they arrived at Yiku Palace, they really saw Concubine Hua preparing food at the dining table.

Songzhi was also there to help.

"Songzhi, go get the chilled watermelon. I want to slice it for the emperor myself."

"My lady, please let me handle these trivial matters."

"What are you talking about? Go! As long as I can see His Majesty enjoying his meal, I will be willing to do so no matter how tired I am."

"Yes, ma'am."

Songzhi sighed, turned around and walked outside, then saw the emperor.

Songzhi opened her mouth and was about to shout, but the emperor made a "hush" gesture.

Su Peisheng motioned to Songzhi to get the watermelon.

After a while, the watermelon was brought.

The emperor took it from Songzhi's hand, quietly walked behind Concubine Hua, and placed the watermelon on the table.

Hua Fei was still setting the dishes, and she happened to see the watermelon out of the corner of her eye. She took the watermelon aside, picked up a knife, cut it into small pieces, and then carefully placed it on the plate, making it into a very beautiful concentric circle shape.

"Songzhi, do you think it looks good? Will the emperor like it?"

The Emperor looked very happy looking at what Concubine Hua had carefully prepared for him.

He quietly walked to Concubine Hua and whispered in her ear, "It looks good. I like it."

Hua Fei, who was concentrating on her work, was surprised when the emperor spoke into her ear. She cried out, "Who!?"

When she saw that it was the emperor, she covered her pounding chest and said, "Your Majesty, why are you suddenly standing behind me? I was scared to death!"

Seeing Concubine Hua's face flushed with anger and anxiety, the emperor couldn't help but curl his lips, "I have been here for a long time, and you didn't notice it, and you still blame me."

Concubine Hua looked at Songzhi, "The Emperor is here, and you didn't tell me! I lost my composure in front of the Emperor!"

Songzhi bowed her head and said, "Please forgive me!"

"No matter what happens to Songzhi, I didn't let her tell you." The emperor signaled Songzhi to get up.

Concubine Hua curled her lips and said, "Your Majesty, you came suddenly, so the surprise that I prepared for you is no longer a surprise."

The emperor laughed, "Although there is no surprise, there is joy."

The two smiled at each other, then sat down at the table and started to have dinner.

Looking at this table full of exquisite and delicious dishes, all of which were his favorites, the emperor looked at Concubine Hua with a little more tenderness in his eyes.

Songzhi took the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, these dishes were basically prepared by the Empress alone. I wanted to help, but the Empress wouldn't let me! Look, my hands are all swollen."

When the emperor heard this, he looked at Concubine Hua, who quickly hid her hands behind her back.

"Don't listen to Songzhi's nonsense. Your Majesty, please enjoy your meal."

The more Concubine Hua hid, the more the emperor wanted to see.

There was no way out. Concubine Hua couldn't persuade the emperor, so she could only stretch out her hand for the emperor to see.

When the emperor took a look, he found that his hands were indeed white and swollen from being soaked.

Songzhi added, "Your Highness is in charge of cleaning these dishes. When this servant advised against it, she was scolded."

Hua Fei raised her eyes and said coldly: "Stop talking, Your Majesty has been tired all day, and you are not here to listen to complaints."

Songzhi shut up in grievance and stepped aside.

The emperor stroked Hua Fei's hand and scolded her, "How many times have I told you that these rough and tiring jobs should be left to the servants and palace maids. It's not the time to be in the palace anymore. You are now a concubine."

Hua Fei shook her head, "Your Majesty, this is not the palace anymore. You are the emperor now, and you have to deal with a lot of things every day. I have to serve you carefully and make sure you eat well and sleep well."

The emperor carefully took Hua Fei's hand and protected it between his big palms.

"You are becoming more and more eloquent. I know what you mean. From now on, you don't have to work hard to do these things yourself."

Hua Fei was very stubborn, "No, I am happy to do these things, and I don't feel tired."

The emperor's eyes flickered slightly, and he gently grasped Hua Fei's hand.

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Nian Gengyao, who was away from home, rushed back to the capital day and night after receiving the emperor's edict.

When Concubine Hua heard that Nian Gengyao had returned, she was very happy.

As soon as Nian Gengyao came back, he took a short rest and then went to court to meet the emperor.

In front of all the civil and military officials, the emperor announced the pardon of Nian Gengyao and the title of General Fuyuan.

Nian Gengyao knelt down and thanked the emperor for his grace: "Long live the emperor!"

After accepting the emperor's pardon and title, Nian Gengyao asked for permission to visit Concubine Hua in Yikun Palace, and the emperor granted his permission.

When Concubine Hua heard that Nian Gengyao could come to see her, she specially prepared a table of dishes.

"Greetings, Her Majesty!" As soon as Nian Gengyao saw Concubine Hua, he performed the salute of a subject.

Hua Fei smiled and said, "General, please stand up."

Nian Gengyao felt that they were family members, so he did not say anything polite and just stood up.

Hua Fei didn't mind, because she knew that Nian Gengyao was such a carefree person. However, if Nian Gengyao continued to behave like this in front of the emperor, it would arouse the emperor's suspicion.

The brother and sister sat opposite each other, and Concubine Hua picked up a piece of his favorite mutton for Nian Gengyao.

Nian Gengyao accepted it generously, without any hesitation, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Hua Fei saw this and was really worried. This brother was careless and didn't pay attention to etiquette. He would easily suffer a big loss in the officialdom. She had to teach him a lesson.

After eating and drinking, Concubine Hua saw that Nian Gengyao was in a good mood, so she poured him a cup of tea.

Nian Gengyao also accepted it with a clear conscience, and even called Concubine Hua by her name, "Shilan, I can do it myself. There is no need to be so polite between us siblings."

Hua Fei put the teapot heavily on the ground, "Brother, what do you call me?"

Nian Gengyao didn't know that Concubine Hua was angry yet, and asked with a smile: "Of course I call you Shilan."

Concubine Hua gritted her teeth and slammed the table, "Brother, you are confused! You can't call me by my name in the palace!"

Nian Gengyao didn't care.

"We are the only two of us. Why should we be so reserved when we are a family? Moreover, the Emperor is in need of someone. He needs me to quell the rebellion of Nalobzang Danjin. He will definitely not be angry with me over such a small matter."

Hua Fei was anxious, "Brother, you are courting death! The emperor values ​​the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects the most. If you continue to disrespect etiquette and respect for the inferior, sooner or later you will be framed by others!"