Crazy Queen, Striving to Become the Most Beautiful Lady in the Harem

Chapter 37 The Emperor's Reward

Lin Junxue narrowed her dark eyes, her eyebrows like eyebrows, but they did not contain a smile.

She looked at Sun Manrou who had already stood up and was very excited.

Lin Junxue spoke softly, her tone was not loud, and her expression was calm and composed.

"Sister Chen Fei, the selection of concubines every three years is a rule left by our ancestors. As for the two-month advance, it is because no one in the harem is pregnant with children. I have already made the decision on this matter, and the decree will be issued today. If Chen Fei has any objections, please personally raise it with the emperor."

Sun Manrou looked unhappy, unwilling to accept the result, but still looking at Chen Xier with reluctance.

Chen Xier is not as stupid as Sun Manrou. It is uncomfortable for her to stand up at this time. The facts are set. This cannot be stopped at all.

Anyone who refutes this will be branded as jealous if the emperor hears it.

Chen Xier said, "Sister Chen Fei, there is no need to be so out of control. It is a good thing to have more sisters in the harem."

Sun Manrou's eyes turned red with anger. Thinking of what Lin Junxue had just said, she didn't dare to say anything more, for fear that it would be heard by Xie Yu.

Sun Manrou gritted her teeth and said, "I don't have any opinions, I just said a few words casually."

After saying that, Sun Manrou sat down, looking extremely ugly. The other concubines also looked unhappy.

The atmosphere in the entire Zhonghe Palace dropped to freezing point.

Lin Junxue sat in a high position, with her own dignity, and then spoke again, giving another strong dose of medicine.

"My dear sisters, there is still more than half a year until the selection in March next year. I hope that you can serve the emperor well and give birth to a prince for the royal family as soon as possible, princess..."

Lin Junxue knew very well that one should never underestimate the desire of the women in the harem to win favor.

Even if Xie Yu dotes on Chen Xier, what if all the women in the harem compete for his favor?

Lin Junxue's words once again ignited the hearts of some concubines, and they were ready to make a move.

The emperor currently has only one son and one daughter, both of whom were born in the mansion. Their mothers were of low status and both died during childbirth.

Now they are all kept in the prince's palace, and the emperor basically doesn't have any problems with them. They are not favored at all.

If anyone gave birth to a prince now, how glorious it would be!

Who among the concubines in the harem doesn't want to give birth to a prince first?

But for some reason, the emperor is clearly in his prime, but in recent years, the concubines in the harem have not been able to keep their children even if they got pregnant.

Even the most favored Concubine Xi has not heard any news about her pregnancy.

A year ago, the Queen was diagnosed with pregnancy, but she slipped and fell, and she was not saved. Since then, no one in the harem has reported any pregnancy.

The concubines below are all making their own calculations

For Chen Xier, her birth and offspring were her biggest wounds. The veins on her hand holding the cup were radiating.

Lin Junxue just glanced at him lightly and curled her lips.

The most favored concubine in the harem but without children, this is quite interesting no matter how you look at it

Just when the concubines were about to leave, a eunuch's announcement came from the door, and then Gao Chengji walked in with his men.

The concubines were confused. Why was Eunuch Gao coming to Zhonghe Palace at this time?

The concubines were all guessing in their hearts about Gao Cheng's purpose.

Chen Xier, who was about to leave, stopped and stood where she was.

The other concubines also wanted to know what Gao Cheng brought people here for? They all stood still.

Gao Cheng greeted Lin Junxue and the concubines, and after standing up, he said, "May the Queen be blessed with good health. I am here on the order of the Emperor to bring something to the Queen."

Then, the red cloth on the tray in the eunuch's hand was lifted, revealing all the jewelry.

When Chen Xier saw these rewards, a flash of red appeared at the corners of her eyes.

What is the emperor doing?

Last night, the emperor had clearly gone to question Liu Cairen. However, within an hour, he had banished Liu Cairen to the cold palace.

Today, Gao Cheng was actually asked to personally deliver the reward to Lin Junxue?

The other concubines also became jealous when they saw the things on the tray.

The Emperor rarely rewards the Empress, so all the good things usually go into the hands of Imperial Concubine Xi.

This Imperial Concubine Xi must be very annoyed now. Some concubines wanted to watch the fun and looked at Chen Xier standing there intentionally or unintentionally.

Gao Cheng said respectfully, "Empress, these are all gifts from the Emperor. Please have a look."

Lin Junxue stood up and walked down, step by step, gracefully and elegantly, without moving the hem of her skirt.

She took each step lightly, but it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

When passing by Chen Xier, Lin Junxue paused slightly, then chuckled.

When Chen Xier heard this not-so-small laugh, it was as if someone slapped her in the face.

Chen Xier took a step back unconsciously, and Zi Shuang hurried forward and stretched out her hand to support her.

Lin Junxue pretended not to see it, then walked to Gao Cheng, took a look at the reward, and there was some joy in her eyes.

"Thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Gao"

Gao Cheng looked at Lin Junxue's happy expression and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, I am so embarrassed!"

Lin Junxue turned her head and looked at the concubines, and then she put away the joy in her eyes.

She whispered, "Sisters, please go away."

As soon as Lin Junxue opened her mouth, the concubines hurriedly paid their respects and took their leave.

Chen Xier was the first to go out, followed by Concubine Chen, Concubine Mi, and then the others in order of rank.

Yuepin was a little hesitant when she left, but when she saw Gao Chengji standing aside waiting, she finally left first.

After all the concubines left, Lin Junxue looked at Gao Cheng.

She was a little puzzled and asked, "Eunuch Gao, why did the emperor suddenly want to reward me with these things?"

Gao Cheng looked at Lin Junxue. Of course, the Queen didn't know why.

While the Queen was happy, there was also some deep fear in her eyes, but she tried hard to hide it. I guess she really didn't understand why the Emperor gave her the reward?

Gao Cheng said respectfully, "Your Majesty, this, I don't know."

Lin Junxue was very happy and asked Danzhen and Guyu to accept the reward.

When Gao Cheng saw Lin Junxue's expression, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

The Emperor just gave the Empress a few things casually, and the Empress was so happy.

After Lin Junxue asked Guyu to accept the reward, she asked Qiaoxin to personally send Gao Cheng to the palace gate.

After Gao Cheng left, Lin Junxue immediately put away her previous expression. All her joy and excitement disappeared in an instant.

"Danzhen, prepare breakfast. I am starving to death."

Danzhen looked at Lin Junxue helplessly

"My queen, it's not that easy to starve to death. Don't say such unlucky words. I have already prepared your favorite crystal dragon and phoenix cake, flower-folded goose cake, small sky cake, and the pear blossom cake newly developed by the kitchen. The kitchen said that my queen must like it after trying it."

Recently, the small kitchen of Zhonghe Palace has been very busy, and Lin Junxue is also generous. If anyone can make food that suits their taste, she will never hesitate to reward everyone.

Not only the small kitchen, but also the newly replaced palace servants in Zhonghe Palace are working hard.

Lin Junxue understands one thing very well: if you want the horse to run, you have to feed it well.

For these palace people, money is more important than anything else.