Queen's favorite

The heat of summer has passed quietly, and in a blink of an eye, the weather has entered autumn from summer.

Although the weather is still hot during the day, it is already a bit cooler in the evening.

During this period of time, the palace was peaceful, but it was also lively, because Zhong Liyu had already recruited people to renovate some dilapidated palaces.

Suqiao stood beside her and said with a smile: "In these palaces, there must be one for our empress."

Qi Changle looked at her with raised eyebrows, and said with a smile: "You know again?"

Suqiao: "Of course, now that the empress is Zhaoyi, how could it be possible to live in the Youxiang Pavilion all the time? Moreover, His Majesty loves the empress dearly, so when the palace is repaired, the empress must be the first to live in it."

Qi Changle lowered his eyes and smiled, but didn't say anything to refute.

She just looked out the window.Some chrysanthemums have already opened.

In fact, Qi Changle really didn't care much about the palace or something.In contrast, what she cares about is Zhongliyu's dedication to her.

Qi Changle never dislikes being loved or liked by others, because under certain circumstances, she makes a living by it, and tries her best to maintain it.

But her feelings for these loves are not pure.

But in Zhongliyu's place, this is the first time that Qi Changle hopes to keep this intention forever.

It was also the first time for her to clearly look forward to something.

Not for survival, but for the unclear and complicated expectations in my heart.

Suqiao suddenly thought of something: "Speaking of which, autumn is coming, and hunting in the paddock is not far away."

Qi Changle was a little surprised, but also interested, "Going out to hunt? The one riding a horse?"

There was a bit of surprise and expectation in her black eyes, and she was very curious.After all, Qi Changle has never been exposed to these before, so she is quite interested.

Suqiao nodded: "Although I haven't left the capital completely, it's almost there. At that time, hunting will be held in the royal enclosure outside the capital. In previous years, His Majesty specially allowed the concubines to follow, but..."

She smiled hesitantly: "Only the concubine followed voluntarily."

Concubine.

Qi Changle was caught off guard and heard the intimate relationship between the other party and Zhong Liyu, her eyelashes trembled, and she tried her best to ignore the fleeting discomfort just now.

"So in the end, among the concubines, only the noble concubine went?"

Suqiao: "That's not true. Although the other concubines are unwilling, they still go." She lowered her voice: "It was His Majesty's decree to forcibly oppress them. They dare not not go."

Qi Changle understood what he said, and smiled helplessly.

I also know that this should be Zhong Liyu using his "majesty" to scare those people again.

But now that Qi Changle heard such news again, he didn't feel any empathy at all.She seemed to separate herself from those concubines, no longer fearful and careful.

She seemed to be less afraid of Zhong Liyu because of some emotions in her heart.

At least it's not like when we first met, she looked calm and composed, but she was still vigilant inside.

Now that Qi Changle hears these rumors again, he just wants to smile.

Even, I kind of want to see how Zhong Liyu scares people with my own eyes.

However, autumn hunting...

Qi Changle bent his lips: "I really want to go there."

Seeing this, Suqiao said: "Master, don't worry, you will definitely be able to do it. Your Majesty loves you the most, and no one will miss you without you."

These words are probably like a nightmare to other concubines. After all, it is not a good thing to be remembered by Zhong Liyu, but Suqiao knows that it is the greatest good thing to say about their concubines.

Because only when it is placed on Qi Changle, Zhongliyu's care and attention is the real love.

Suqiao couldn't help sighing again, it's really great that she can be assigned here.

Qi Changle smiled, noncommittal.

The next day was the fifteenth day, so Qi Changle got up early and prepared to go to Yikun Palace to pay his respects.

When she looked at the person in the mirror, she was naturally beautiful, clear water and lotus, and she was also a very eye-catching existence when looking at the harem, but at this moment, Qi Changle suddenly remembered the appearance of the imperial concubine.

Elegant and elegant, calm and gentle.

And the demeanor of "Zhilan Yushu" that was taught since childhood.

Qi Changle paused in his heart, couldn't help pinching his fingertips.

She looked away, not wanting to look any further.

...it's too weird to be like this.

What are you doing so preoccupied with? She and the imperial concubine even have different genders, so how can they be compared together.

However, Qi Changle still had a faint idea in his heart.

She knew that what she really wanted to compare with was not the family, appearance, or demeanor of her and the imperial concubine, but what she wanted to compare with was Zhongliyu's favor.

He didn't care about it before, and he didn't care about it before, but now Qi Changle can't help but think about it.

She cares so much.Even though she always holds back her emotions.

"master?"

Qi Changle came back to her senses, she looked at the woman in the mirror who was like a lotus emerging from water, and then said: "Put that crabapple on your shoulders."

Although Suqiao was a little puzzled, she didn't ask any questions without authorization, but complied with Qi Changle's words.

It was a coincidence that today, when I was going out, I ran into Xu Zhaoyi, who was going to say hello together.

Qi Changle still had a gentle smile on his face, and he saluted the other party after walking over.

Xu Zhaoyi glanced over Qi Changle's face, and couldn't help but bend her lips into a smile: "I haven't seen you for a few days, my sister has become more and more refined."

Qi Changle covered her eyes and greeted politely: "Sister, don't laugh at me."

Xu Zhaoyi said: "I'm not laughing at you, I'm clearly praising you sincerely." After a pause, seeing Qi Changle's vigor and brightness that was different from that of everyone in the harem, she couldn't help but add another sentence: "After all, sister With His Majesty's favor and closeness, there will be no misery in this harem, and there will be no fear of anything."

She turned her face sideways, with a trace of melancholy in the corner of her eyes.

Qi Changle stared at her intently.

Although Qi Changle didn't know much about Xu Zhaoyi's situation when he first entered the palace, but now that several days have passed, Qi Changle also knows a little about Xu Zhaoyi.

She is the daughter of a third-rank official's family. She has a mellow temperament, a soft temper, and is well-educated. After being called into the palace, she didn't panic like the others. Although she was afraid of Zhong Liyu, she was more respectful and well-behaved; Therefore, she has been in the palace for two years, but she has not received any punishment.

Sometimes it looks like a daughter of a family who knows how to protect herself.

Be discreet, courteous, and clear.

Qi Changle originally thought that a person like Xu Zhaoyi would remain cold forever, but he didn't expect that one day he would... hear such words as the loneliness of the deep palace from the other party's mouth.

She narrowed her eyes.

Qi Changle thought of some subtle changes in Xu Zhaoyi's attitude towards her these days, and what Suxi had said before.

Qi Changle couldn't help thinking deeply, Xu Zhaoyi had been lonely in the palace for a long time and then had such emotion.

Still witnessed Zhongli Yu's series of pampering and doting towards her, and realized that a female monarch can also spoil a person like that, so she has such emotion.

Her eyes were cold.

But now Qi Changle didn't have the thought to speculate on Xu Zhaoyi's heart, she just bent her lips and smiled, her face was still correct.

"My sister is absurd."

The two didn't stay at the gate of the palace for too long, and then they went to Yikun Palace together.

After arriving at Yikun Palace, Qing An was no different from before, except that someone suddenly mentioned the matter of hunting.

A concubine said with a dry smile: "I'm not feeling well, I'm afraid it will be difficult to go with Your Majesty at that time."

Under such circumstances, no one would laugh at her for being overconfident, and even thinking that she would be actively invited.

Because everyone present knows that such a thing is not impossible.Isn't that the first year?They all thought that the female monarch hated people in the harem, so she probably didn't want to see them for interesting things like hunting in autumn, but who knew... Zhong Liyu actually did it.

But no one is happy.

After all, it is not a good thing for the lady to invite you actively.

Maybe if one is not careful, he will go to the underworld to keep the appointment.

The words of this person at the moment are also the true thoughts in the hearts of most people.

Su Muhe glanced down, didn't comment, but said in a low voice: "Who will accompany you at that time is up to His Majesty to decide. If His Majesty orders you, even if you are unwell, you may have to accompany him."

The face of the person he glanced at turned pale.

After all, Su Muhe glanced past Qi Changle, his eyes were calm, "Although in previous years, His Majesty personally selected the candidates for the hunting entourage in autumn, and no one volunteered, but this year there may be an exception. Among you, is there anyone who wants to Take the initiative to follow?"

Qi Changle looked at him calmly, then bent his lips and smiled.She said at the right time: "The concubine wants to apply to go with His Majesty."

Su Muhe was not surprised, or no one in the harem was surprised.

He nodded and gave a light "huh".

"Of course, His Majesty will not disagree."

His black eyes looked over: "This is your first time going there this year, if there is anything you don't understand on the way, you can ask me, or ask His Majesty, it's all right."

Qi Changle saluted with lowered eyes, "Yes, thank you, Imperial Concubine."

Su Muhe nodded slightly, probably this matter will end here.

After all, there will be no one who really can't bear to think about it and wants to take the initiative to invite Ying. They are not Qi Changle, so naturally they don't have such a life-saving talisman.Likewise, they dare not.

Moreover, Su Muhe guessed that maybe after having Qi Changle this year, Zhongliyu might not want others to accompany him.

After all, this year is really different from previous years.

Thinking of the special and caring Zhong Liyu showed towards Qi Changle, Su Muhe chuckled from the bottom of his heart.

However, just before the end of this greeting, Xu Zhaoyi suddenly stood up from his seat, knelt down and saluted.

Su Muhe raised his eyebrows in surprise, "What's wrong, Xu Zhaoyi."

Xu Zhaoyi pursed her lips tightly, and clenched her fingers tightly. She took a deep breath, and then said: "Chenqie, I also apply to go together."

As soon as the words fell, dozens of shocked and surprised eyes fell on Xu Zhaoyi.

After all, this is really shocking!

They also knew a thing or two about Xu Zhaoyi's personality.Therefore, it was so shocking to hear her take the initiative to ask for her life at this moment.

She... Did she take the wrong medicine, or was she out of her mind?

Facing the surprised and uncertain eyes of the people around, Xu Zhaoyi calmed down her breathing, as if she hadn't noticed it.

She knew what she was doing, and she also knew that her pleading at this moment might look stupid to outsiders, but Xu Zhaoyi didn't want to wait like this any longer.

She also wanted to, like Qi Changle, rely on her own efforts and means to obtain something that can be obtained.

So autumn hunting was the opportunity before her eyes.

Xu Zhaoyi's breathing trembled slightly, and her heart was full of emotions.

This was the decision she made after struggling and hesitating for a long time.

Qi Changle sat there and stared at Xu Zhaoyi who was kneeling in the center, his eyes were dark, calm and calm.

To be honest, she might have been aware of it before, so after seeing Xu Zhaoyi also appearing in the queue, she wasn't really surprised, on the contrary, she felt—oh, that's it—feeling.

Qi Changle lowered his eyes, hiding his slight smile.

Is she afraid?

No.

It's not arrogance, but Qi Changle has a certain understanding of Zhong Liyu, so she understands that it is absolutely impossible for Xu Zhaoyi to surpass herself, at least in a short period of time.

Because the female gentleman is not someone who will accept any kind of favor.

She is very difficult to please.

Because of this, the fear of her will be exacerbated by others.

If it was simple and easy to please, she wouldn't be called a tyrant and scolded.

But Qi Changle is really interested in hunting this time.I don't know what kind of story will happen along the way, and what method Xu Zhaoyi will use to fight for favor.

To be honest, this is probably the second time since she entered the palace that she has felt a real rivalry for favor.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Qi Changle thought casually.

It's good to figure out other people's ways early, and it can kill the signs in time.

After the greetings were over, several concubines who had a good relationship with Xu Zhaoyi rushed over, as if they were asking her why she suddenly invited Ying.

Qi Changle glanced over there, then left with Suxi.

On the way, they avoided the main road and picked a small path to go in.Su Xi supported Qi Chang Le, and then asked doubtfully: "Your Majesty, aren't you angry?"

Qi Changle looked back at her: "Why am I angry? What about Xu Zhaoyi?"

After a little hesitation, Su Xi nodded.

Qi Changle watched the flowers on the path with a smile on his face.

"If I mind getting angry so easily, that's really not a good thing." Her voice was soft and light, like a gust of warm wind, making people feel comfortable listening to it.

"Besides, since Xu Zhaoyi wants to try it, let her try it."

Qi Changle's pink fingertips slid across the flowers on the branches, and her smile deepened.

"It's not good to be jealous."

——But having said that, Qi Changle actually knows what's in his heart, which is why he is so calm.

She knew that Xu Zhaoyi could not endanger her status, so Qi Changle was able to handle it with ease.

If it was changed to a noble concubine, perhaps, she might really mind a little.

But then again, so what if you really mind?Is she going to stop it?Do you want to run to Zhong Liyu and force her not to bring others with you, or do you want to cry savagely?

This is not what Qi Changle wants.

Because such an approach would consume too much image and Zhong Liyu's affection for her, Qi Changle would not make a loss-making business.

And without Xu Zhaoyi, there is no guarantee that there will be other concubines in the future, because the sky has changed now.

Zhong Liyu made things difficult for others and punished them less and less, and put more attention on Qi Changle, plus she showed love to Qi Changle like a normal king, which made others envious .

Although they are still frightened, this kind of love from more than ten thousand people will really arouse the envy of others.

The more I envy, the more I change my mind.

For example——maybe Zhong Liyu has become "good", and she has a better temper now, or if Qi Changle can do it, then they can do it too.

and so on.

So Qi Changle didn't have to mind at all, because she couldn't mind.

But Qi Changle knew that she didn't need to mind.

There is only one Qi Changle in the world, which cannot be imitated.

And if the means of competing for favor they used would pose a threat to her, she would find a way to eradicate them one by one.

"Killing" is invisible, and coquettishness is invisible.

That's all.

Although Suxi didn't get an explanation from Qi Changle, she also calmed down when she saw that the other party was so calm.

You have to trust their mother.

……

Sure enough, a few days later, Zhong Liyu came to Youxiang Pavilion.

Qi Changle quickly came out to pick him up, she knelt down and saluted with a soft and melodious voice.

"Meet Your Majesty."

Zhong Liyu looked at the person kneeling below, her eyes moved slightly, and after a while, she leaned over and pulled him up.

Qi Changle was slightly startled, before she could react, Zhongliyu led her inside.

"Have you heard about the hunting in autumn?" Zhong Liyu asked.

Qi Changle nodded: "Yes, I have heard about it."

Zhong Liyu glanced at her with a smile, "How about it, do you want to come with me?" She offered to invite.

Qi Changle's heart moved slightly.

Because she knows... Zhongliyu inviting herself is different from inviting others.

She sent an invitation to herself because she really wanted to take Qi Changle to play in the paddock and see some new things.

She invited others, more on purpose, to please herself by seeing the panicked expressions of those people.

Qi Changle raised his eyes and gave her a full look.

"If His Majesty agrees, the courtiers and concubines will naturally accompany them."

Zhong Liyu hooked his red lips, "Are you so happy? Are you afraid that I will leave you in the hunting ground?"

Qi Changle raised his eyes and glanced at her, with watery tenderness in his eyes.She raised the corners of her lips, and she did not know whether it was true or not and said: "That can't be done, the concubine has already entangled His Majesty, even if His Majesty leaves the concubine, even if the concubine leaves, she will definitely go back to the palace."

Such words made Zhong Liyu so happy, she couldn't help but chuckled, and then squeezed Qi Changle's fingertips.

"Don't worry, if you leave anyone behind, you won't be left behind."

Qi Changle also bent her lips, and then she mentioned: "Speaking of which, Xu Zhaoyi also asked for instructions to go together, does Your Majesty know?"

Zhong Liyu nodded, she must have heard the news after paying her respects that day, so she was not surprised.

"Got it, since she wants to go, let's go with her."

Qi Changle paused slightly: "Your Majesty doesn't mind?"

Zhong Liyu said: "There is nothing to mind about it, she can do whatever she wants."

After finishing speaking, she turned her head to look at Qi Changle, "Why, you don't want to?"

Qi Changle thought about it, but just smiled and said: "I am not unhappy. Apart from Xu Zhaoyi, who else does Your Majesty want to bring?"

Zhong Liyu didn't have any idea about it, maybe she had Qi Changle this year, so she didn't want to and didn't have to take pleasure in punishing others and scaring others.

"Don't take it." She lacked interest, and smiled lazily: "After all, those people are like cowardly dogs. They used to be interesting to watch, but now they get tired of watching for a long time."

Qi Changle's complexion did not change, only the original smile remained.

She followed Zhongli and walked inside, "Speaking of which, the few times His Majesty came to Youxiang Pavilion, it was dinner time."

"That said, it's true." She glanced back at Qi Changle: "You don't like me coming at this time?"

Qi Changle gently wanted to take it off, "No, it's just a concubine, I have a question..."

She bit her lip, her heart pounding.

"What question?" Zhong Liyu glanced at her, with an indulgent smile in his black eyes, "Ask."

Qi Changle held her breath slightly, as if she could hear her own heart beating at this moment, her throat moved slightly, and her lips parted slightly.

"The concubine is puzzled, why does His Majesty come over every evening, but...never stay overnight."

Zhong Liyu paused and raised his eyes to look at her.

Her emotions were a little complicated for a while.After all, this is the first person to ask Zhong Liyu such a question.

But this is normal, after all, those people in the past were terrified of seeing her, let alone getting close to her or doing intimate things with her.

Zhong Liyu had seen and heard such ugly things before.

Wore her like tarsal maggots.It became the thing that Zhong Liyu hated contacting the most.

And she has a rightful aversion to contact with other people.

Until Qi Changle appeared.

Speaking of it, Zhong Liyu himself is also very strange why she hates others so much, but Qi Changle is the only one who doesn't hate her.

After thinking about it, Zhong Liyu could only stay in the pair of tender and affectionate peach blossom eyes filled with countless pity that were displayed in front of her at the Tiyuan Hall.

And with a dagger in front of his neck, but still with a warm and friendly smile.

Zhong Liyu withdrew his thoughts, for the first time he didn't know how to answer this question.

She... didn't want to talk about those things back then.

For Zhongliyu, those are the thorns in the throat, the existence that she can't wait to kill everything.

She doesn't want others to know.

If it was someone else who inquired like this, then Zhong Liyu might be able to get angry directly.

But now it was Qi Changle who asked this question.

In the end, Zhong Liyu could only ask her back: "Why do you ask that?"

With a smile that was not a smile, she hid all her real emotions behind her back, stretched out her finger and hooked Qi Changle's chin.

"Could it be that you want to sleep with me?"

This sentence was purely to make fun of Qi Changle.

After all, in Zhongliyu's impression, kissing is the biggest measure between a woman and a woman.

She had seen the ugliest and dirtiest one, so naturally she couldn't imagine how such a thing would happen between her and Qi Changle.

Zhong Liyu hates such things, but he doesn't hate being in contact with Qi Changle.So she thought...

It's good for the two of them to maintain this intimacy.

Moreover, it is impossible for women to sleep with each other.

Qi Changle pursed his lips, held his hand, and let his fingertips pierce into his palm.

She took a breath, and asked with some tentative and unknown emotions: "If you are a concubine... what do you think?"