books44 Chapter 11 Consort Fucha's Conferment as a Consort
Chapter 11 Consort Fucha's Conferment as a Consort
After Sang'er Ye'er brought water for Fucha Peiyun to wash up, she began to tell Da Pangju about what happened at the flower viewing banquet that day.
"Your Majesty, everything was actually quite ordinary that day; it was just that the ladies in the palace occasionally had a few words exchanged."
Later, after the concubine's makeup was ruined, she used the specially made scented powder from the Imperial Household Department that you had ordered to touch up her makeup, and then the cat suddenly pounced.
"That really terrified me!"
Fucha Peiyun spoke with lingering fear, a trace of terror still remaining on her face.
The chubby orange cat frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Is there anything special about this scented powder? How did it attract that cat?"
Fucha Peiyun shook her head slightly, her tone tinged with doubt and grievance:
"I'm not quite sure either. This face powder is specially made by the Imperial Household Department. This has never happened before."
After all, this was a token of the Emperor's affection for his concubines, so the concubines loved it very much and used it every day.
"I know I'm not as beautiful and talented as Consort Wan, who's known as a female Zhuge Liang. But I'm not stupid either."
As she spoke, Fucha Peiyun's face showed a slightly guilty expression, and she continued cautiously:
"It's just that he's not that smart."
She wanted to portray herself as an arrogant beauty in front of outsiders, but a weak, spoiled, and loving mother in front of the emperor.
And at this moment, she perfectly embodied this image.
Fucha Peiyun's charming and adorable appearance softened the emperor's sharp gaze.
His lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
"Such an obvious thing, even though I'm not very smart, I can still see such a clear flaw, yet they still say it was an accident."
Fucha Peiyun grew angrier as she spoke, and her voice involuntarily rose a few decibels.
"That day, I found Consort An pleasing to the eye and touched up her makeup with perfume. Then, on that same day, she was also scratched."
Upon hearing this, Big Fat Orange immediately understood that the face powder from that day must have been tampered with.
But who exactly did it? Was it someone from the Imperial Household Department? Or was it the palace servants of Yanxi Palace?
Was it Consort Hua, the Eighth Prince, or someone else who was behind this?
Big Fat Orange thought about it over and over, but he never imagined that it was actually his good empress who had intervened, while his old mother was cleaning up the mess behind the scenes.
The chubby orange-haired girl frowned and asked with a puzzled look, "Then how did Consort Wan and the Empress get injured?"
Actually, Big Fatty Orange had already heard the report before, but he still wanted to hear what Fucha Peiyun had to say.
"That day, Consort Wan seemed to have been bumped by someone and suddenly fell to the ground. Just then, the cat pounced on her."
The concubines and Consort Wan were unable to dodge in time and were scratched by the cat.
When the concubine was tackled, she accidentally dropped the box of face powder she was holding.
As it turned out, the perfume powder landed squarely on the Empress.
That's why I find this face powder so strange.
What a coincidence! Everyone who touched the scented powder got scratched by the cat.
Big Fat Orange frowned after hearing this:
"Yes, that must be it. The perfume powder has been tampered with. Do you have anyone you suspect?"
Fucha Peiyun shook her head:
"This concubine doesn't know. This concubine is just a bit arrogant."
Although she wasn't very likable, surely no one would want to frame her like this... Her face was full of grievance and helplessness.
Fucha Peiyun called out as if she had suddenly remembered, "Ye'er!"
Hearing the call, Ye'er quickly tiptoed in, stood obediently to the side, and asked softly:
"Yes, what are your orders, my lord?"
"Didn't you say you picked up that powder box?"
Fucha Peiyun spoke slowly and deliberately, her tone carrying a hint of curiosity and doubt.
Ye'er nodded quickly and replied, "Yes, my lady."
After saying that, she took the incense powder she had picked up earlier and carefully handed it to Fucha Peiyun.
After taking the face powder box, Fucha Peiyun did not open it to check, but instead handed it to the big fat orange sitting next to her.
Big Fat Orange looked at the powder box handed to him, then winked at Su Peisheng beside him.
Su Peisheng understood immediately, and quickly stepped forward, bowing low.
Just then, Fucha Peiyun finally turned her attention to the famous Consort Su—Su Peisheng.
She couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He had been loyal to Da Pang Ju his whole life, but in the end, he betrayed Da Pang Ju because of Cui Jinxi.
Now, I wonder if Su Peisheng, who has been branded with the symbol of loyalty, still has any lingering thoughts about Cui Jinxi?
Thinking of this, Fucha Peiyun seized this excellent opportunity and quickly took out a loyalty talisman and hid it well.
Then he handed it to Su Peisheng along with the powder box.
When Su Peisheng respectfully accepted the face powder box, the moment he looked up...
The light in his eyes made Fucha Peiyun realize that the loyalty charm had been successfully placed on Su Peisheng.
Su Peisheng carefully took the powder box with both hands, then slowly retreated to his original position.
Throughout the entire process, he maintained that respectful and cautious demeanor.
It was as if what she was holding in her hands was not just a simple powder box, but an incomparably precious treasure.
Big Fat Orange looked at Ye'er: "Why did you pick up this face powder box?"
Ye'er replied respectfully:
"Your Majesty, this perfume powder was specially made for Your Highness by the Imperial Household Department, and Your Highness cherishes it greatly."
That day, the box fell there, and when I saw it, I instinctively picked it up.
Big Orange nodded slightly: "Hmm, you're quite loyal, girl. Su Peisheng, give her some rewards."
Ye'er breathed a sigh of relief and quickly kowtowed to express her gratitude: "Thank you for the Emperor's reward!"
The chubby orange cat waved its hand: "Okay, you may leave."
Fucha Peiyun smiled and said, "Among my concubines, only Ye'er is the most clever girl. Thank you, Your Majesty, for bestowing her upon her."
Big Fatty Orange now has an extremely good impression of Fucha Peiyun.
Especially after this incident, I feel that this beautiful woman has suffered a great injustice.
A strong feeling of pity welled up in my heart for her, and the thought of making amends to her naturally arose.
After all, he still had to consider his reputation when it came to the daughter of the Fucha family.
Ultimately, it's simply because when you like someone, you want them to be happier.
When you hate someone, you just wish they were dead.
The former Empress Fucha was too arrogant, which annoyed him, so he didn't give much consideration to her feelings.
However, now that he has seen a completely different side of Lady Fucha,
His deepest feelings of pity were stirred, and he couldn't wait to make amends for the hurt she had suffered.
Big Fatty Orange suddenly remembered that Fucha did not have a maid who could stand on her own.
This contrasts sharply with the other concubines.
Zhen Huan had Jinxi and Huanbi by her side, while Shen Meizhuang had Caiyue and Caixin. They were all capable assistants who could help their mistresses with many things.
Thinking about it this way, Yanxi Palace does indeed need a capable nanny or maid to help manage affairs.
Recalling the incident where Lady Fucha nearly miscarried, she did not make a scene like the other concubines in the past.
Instead, she chose to tell me all the doubts, which must mean she trusts me completely and believes that I will uphold justice for her.
This trust makes me feel gratified, and at the same time, I feel even more that Lady Fucha is so sensible and well-behaved that it is only right to bestow upon her the rank of concubine.
"Su Peisheng, draft the decree: Fucha Peiyun is virtuous and kind, gentle and courteous, talented and beautiful, and deeply appreciated by me."
Since entering the palace, she has adhered to the virtues of womanhood, worked diligently and tirelessly, and served as a model for the harem.
She was promoted to the rank of Consort and granted the special title 'Shu'.
Big Fat Orange felt a ripple in his heart when he thought of his beloved Huanhuan.
Ultimately, she didn't want her beloved Huanhuan to suffer any injustice. Since both of them were pregnant, and Empress Fucha was granted the title of Consort, it wouldn't be right for Huanhuan not to be granted one as well.
Moreover, given her talent and intelligence, it was only a matter of time before she was granted the rank of concubine; it was just a little earlier than expected.
Then he continued, "There is also Consort Zhen of Wan, who is intelligent, quick-witted, gentle and pleasant, and has also been promoted to the rank of Consort."
As for the investiture ceremony, let's keep it simple.
Su Peisheng replied, "Yes, Your servant obeys."
Fucha Peiyun never expected that she would obtain the rank of concubine and the title so easily.
Ah, men are all like that. Once they've scratched an itch, they'll give you anything.
This is also where many women feel inferior, relying on men for everything.
However, since such a benefit was offered so readily, Fucha Peiyun hurriedly expressed her gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace!"
As Fucha Peiyun spoke, her eyes unconsciously reddened, and she pretended to cry tears of joy.
The chubby orange quickly helped Fucha Peiyun up: "No need for formalities. Peiyun has made a contribution by bearing the imperial heir, so she deserves the title of Consort. Besides, you haven't fully recovered yet, so you should lie down first."
Fucha Peiyun nodded, slowly lay down, her eyes filled with joy and gratitude:
"Your Majesty, I thank you. I believe Your Majesty will give me an explanation."
I was pampered at home growing up, and I was quite ignorant before, which is why I was so careless last time...
From now on, I will take good care of the child in my womb, ensuring the child's safe birth and healthy growth.
As she spoke, Fucha Peiyun touched her not-so-protruding belly, her face full of affection, as if she could already see her child growing up healthily.
The deepest regret in Da Pang Ju's heart is that he was not loved by his father, the Emperor, and his birth mother when he was young.
Therefore, seeing Fucha Peiyun's maternal love deeply moved me.
The chubby orange cat looked at Fucha Peiyun tenderly and said softly, "I will protect you."
His voice was gentle and warm, like a spring breeze caressing her heart.
Fucha Peiyun smiled shyly, her eyes filled with happiness and contentment.
She lowered her head slightly and replied softly, "Your Majesty, I believe in you."
Her voice carried a hint of shyness, which made people feel tenderness towards her.
Big Fat Orange patted Fucha Peiyun's hand and said with concern:
"You don't have a head nanny in your palace, and you're short-handed. I'll have Su Peisheng fill the gap for you."
That way, you'll have an easier time too.