Palace Intrigue?: I Make the Emperor Cry by Rewinding Time!-Chapter 101 - 95: Concubine Xi’s Chain of 5 Whip Kicks (2)

Chapter 101: Chapter 95: Concubine Xi’s Chain of 5 Whip Kicks (2)

Consort Jiang was convinced that the Empress Dowager’s tantrum directed at her was due to her poor mood, thus Concubine Xi, who entered later, would inevitably become cannon fodder as well.

With this thought, Consort Jiang felt much better.

She clung to this imagination, eagerly waiting for the evening.

As it turned out, Concubine Xi was invited to share a meal with the Empress Dowager, who also gifted her a pair of jade melons. Consort Jiang remembered those items; they were highly cherished by the Empress Dowager, their green skin and red flesh distinctly visible, said to be made from the rarest materials, resembling ordinary melons, yet now they were given to Concubine Xi. Clearly, she had truly impressed her.

"Why? How could even the Empress Dowager be swayed by her?"

Consort Jiang, utterly perplexed, stood there dumbfounded for a moment before rushing into her chamber to find her stash of silver taels, intending to spend money to network and uncover what kind of trickery Concubine Xi had used in Changle Palace. However, when she frantically opened her chests, which once seemed inexhaustible, she found them empty: "Gan Tang, Gan Tang! Where is my silver? Who took my silver?"

Gan Tang, who had followed her in, began to cry: "Mistress instructed that no one should touch your chest. It’s that the Jiang Mansion hasn’t sent any silver taels for a long time..."

"Nonsense, and what about what was left before? Where did it go?"

Saying this, Consort Jiang suddenly came to her senses.

Indeed, where did it go?

She was related to the Empress Dowager, but not her ancestor. Even when she was just Concubine Jiang, bribing palace people and gathering information required silver taels. Without restraint, she spent them little by little, and without realizing it, all the silver taels had been dispensed.

Consort Jiang made a mental note, finding that every expense matched up.

She fell silent.

After a moment, she lay on the couch, sobbing: "It’s all Concubine Xi’s fault, luring my aunt into this mess, she’s ruined me!"

...

"Achoo!"

Yun Jiao sneezed, drawing a concerned look from Xue Ya: "Does Mistress want to summon the Imperial Physician?"

"I’m not feeling unwell. This isn’t something a physician can remedy. It’s probably someone talking bad about me behind my back."

Yun Jiao wiped her nose with a handkerchief.

"Who could be so mean? Does Mistress have anyone in mind?"

"There are plenty. I’m just kidding. If I summon the physician for a sneeze, what if I can’t sneeze a second time in front of him? Your mistress isn’t that delicate. Go boil some water, I want to take a bath."

The greatest benefit of Xianfu Palace having a small kitchen is that one can indulge in hot water.

Before having a small kitchen, Yun Jiao had spent silver to buy a small stove and pot, which was discarded as defective by the Imperial Household, and with some charcoal, she could heat water herself. However, the pot was small, suitable for boiling tea but not for a hot water bath, only sufficient for wiping herself down.

Now with a small kitchen, she could boil as much as she wanted!

Concubine Li glanced sidelong at her: "You do enjoy yourself."

"This is far from true enjoyment! A fragrant bath should accompany a beauty," Yun Jiao leaned in, taking her hand playfully: "Concubine Li, sister, come bathe with me, we’ll frolic in the water like mandarin ducks, only then can it be called enjoyment."

Her tone was like an official teasing a young lady.

Concubine Li quickly pulled her hand back: "Nonsense, what if someone hears!"

"It’s okay as long as no one hears?"

Concubine Li fell silent.

Yun Jiao looked over, and her face was red.

The Emperor was a proper gentleman, so the harem wasn’t a breeding ground for seduction. Even Concubine Li, who rose through beauty, wasn’t as flamboyant as one might imagine. She was simply a stunning beauty, completely flustered when teased by Yun Jiao, who came from the modern world.

"In any case, it’s not happening. You’re so improper. I’m not talking to you anymore. If I’d known you’d dine at Changle Palace before coming back, I wouldn’t have saved any food for you, and now you’re here eating my snacks!"

"Even I belong to you, and yet you begrudge the snacks!"

Concubine Li tried to pull her hand back but couldn’t, instead having Yun Jiao stick to her, cuddling up to her. Seeing her behave like this, she truly couldn’t expect her to display the grandeur of a favored concubine! Concubine Li was considered tall in the palace, nearly 170 cm in height, and this little furball wanting to topple her...was so small, yet still dared to act so shamelessly! Amused and annoyed, she supported her, fearing she might fall.

Feeling indulged, the little furball pushed her limits, burying her face into the beautiful sister’s bosom.

Just then, the body in Yun Jiao’s arms went rigid.

As her back collar was lifted, pulling her away from Concubine Li’s embrace.

"I really didn’t know you belonged to Concubine Li."

Behind her, a deep voice, the voice of the Emperor, resonated.

"Greetings to the Emperor."

Concubine Li quickly performed a curtsy, and the palace maids also knelt en masse.

Must admit, the attire she wore after being elevated to Concubine rank was indeed high quality and quite robust. Even when she was lifted slightly off the ground, there was no sign of the clothes tearing. Thickly dressed in the midst of winter, the force lifting her was evenly distributed, and aside from a bit of a pinch, it wasn’t particularly uncomfortable. Yun Jiao said softly: "Your concubine also greets the Emperor."

"Is that how you pay respects, with your back facing me?"

"Then would the Emperor please put me down first."

Xie Zhixing didn’t respond to her words and instructed the others: "There’s no need to panic. Concubine Li, thank you for your efforts. Everyone, rise."

With gratitude for his grace, everyone rose.

Xie Zhixing carried Concubine Xi like this, turning to leave the house.

"Your Majesty, I wish to walk on my own."

"Didn’t I just see otherwise? You were clinging to Concubine Li, and now you suddenly want to walk on your own?"

Yun Jiao discerned that the Emperor’s intent was not to punish her for this matter.

But being carried like this all the way still annoyed her, so she filed the memory and swung her leg back, essentially kicking the Emperor’s imperial leg with her heel.

"You..."

Xie Zhixing froze, and she rewound time.

"Ha-da!"

"Ha-da!"

"Ha-da!"

"Ha-da!"

Kick once, then save the file.

For Xie Zhixing, who had practiced martial arts for years, this wasn’t even a flurry of punches and kicks, more like the antics of a brat.

"Your concubine admits her mistake, begs the Emperor’s generous pardon, and promises to behave."

After the sixth save, Yun Jiao was unusually obedient and docile.

Having been kicked five times, Xie Zhixing: "..."

He truly couldn’t see where the obedience was.