Shocking Mountain Moon

Chapter 96: Palm
Under Concubine Yu's gaze, Wu Zhaoyi's face turned pale and she hurriedly explained, "That's not the case. Qiu Liu is slandering me!"

"Then tell me, what is it like?" Concubine Yu picked a flower and said casually.

“What I mean is that Your Highness the Imperial Concubine is so precious, and the blessings she has given away are too great—” Wu Zhaoyi was unable to continue.

Some words are just to put people down. It would be embarrassing if they were said in public.

It’s all Qiu Liu’s fault, that little bitch, for being so uneducated, barbaric and reckless!

"My Lady Concubine, Wu Zhaoyi didn't finish her words." Qiu Heng ignored Wu Zhaoyi's murderous eyes, "She said that if you get the blessing of the Lady Concubine, you will lose yourself. Doesn't this mean that whoever touches the Lady Concubine will be unlucky?"

Concubine Yu looked at Wu Zhaoyi indifferently: "Did you say that?"

"I——" Wu Zhaoyi looked around subconsciously.

Concubine Yu sneered: "If you don't explain clearly, I will ask others. I think these servants dare not deceive me, right?"

Whether it was Wu Zhaoyi's people or Qiu Meiren's people, after hearing this, they all lowered their heads and dared not breathe a word.

Wu Zhaoyi opened her mouth and could only admit: "I did say that, but what I meant was that your Majesty is of noble status, and Qiu Liu is not worthy of her—"

"That's enough." Concubine Yu interrupted Wu Zhaoyi's explanation, "Slap it yourself, and let it know what to say and what not to say."

Wu Zhaoyi's face looked extremely ugly. She knew she couldn't escape, so she gritted her teeth and raised her hand to slap herself.

A crisp slap sounded, and it was Wu Zhaoyi who felt pain and embarrassment, while the others were terrified.

Lady Qiu clenched her hands tightly in her sleeves, her heart in turmoil.

The sound of slaps not only hit Wu Zhaoyi's face, but also her heart.

Of course, she didn't feel sorry for Wu Zhaoyi, but was frightened.

The scenes of being embarrassed by Wu Zhaoyi flashed through her mind one by one. Every time, Wu Zhaoyi was arrogant and condescending, as if she was a flower or plant that could be trampled on at will.

She could no longer bear it and used the Butterfly Pendant to show her goodwill to Concubine Yu, thus avoiding Wu Zhaoyi's last attack. After that, she was favored by the emperor, and Wu Zhaoyi's attacks were limited to words.

Such a change has made her deeply feel the importance of having the emperor's favor, but she never thought that Wu Zhaoyi would suffer such a loss because of her.

It was because of her, but it was not her who made Wu Zhaoyi suffer.

Lady Qiu couldn't help but look at Qiu Heng.

Different from the panicked expressions of the others, the neatly dressed girl had a calm expression, as if what she heard was not the sound of applause, but the sound of drums.

She just made a scene without any hesitation. Didn't she worry about the consequences? Didn't she worry about what others would say?
For a moment, even the shock caused by Wu Zhaoyi slapping herself faded from Concubine Qiu, and she was more surprised and suspicious of Qiu Heng.

"okay."

Finally, after Concubine Yu spoke, Concubine Wu stopped slapping herself, her face was already swollen.

But for Concubine Yu, this was not worth even a second glance.

"Follow me." Concubine Yu raised her chin in the direction of Qiu Heng, turned around and left.

Qiu Heng walked past Wu Zhaoyi without looking away.

Lady Qiu knew that Concubine Yu was talking to Qiu Heng, but she followed silently.

Sixth sister's actions are unpredictable, and I will feel uneasy if I don't follow her.

Wu Zhaoyi stayed where she was, watching the group of people walk away, feeling embarrassed like a dog that has lost its home.

I have never experienced such humiliation before, it’s all because of that little bitch Qiu Liu!
As for Lady Qiu, she didn't care. It was unknown how long the emperor's favor would last. Once she fell out of favor, there would be plenty of opportunities to deal with her!
"Fang Yang." As soon as Wu Zhaoyi opened her mouth, she took a breath in pain.

"The servant is here."

"Send a message to my sister..."

The little bitch can only ride a donkey, but she followed Qiu Hunting with her. She will definitely pay back for the embarrassment she suffered today! Concubine Yu walked out and glanced back at Qiu Heng: "Miss Qiu Liu's courage is impressive."

"I just can't bear to hear others speak of Your Majesty like this."

"You are so sharp-tongued." Concubine Yu slowed down her pace and stared at the girl's fair face with a cold gaze. "Do you think that I will do what you want after hearing a few words of instigation?"

"I dare not be so clever. I know that the Imperial Concubine will only follow her own wishes."

Concubine Yu was somewhat surprised by this answer and couldn't help but look at Qiu Heng deeply.

Just follow your own heart - you have to admit that what this girl said touched her heart.

Yes, she can get whatever she wants in the harem and do whatever she wants.

She knew that Qiu Liu used her to make Wu Zhaoyi look bad, but Wu Zhaoyi's words did make her unhappy.

If you are unhappy, just slap him/her in the face. It’s that simple.

She was also unhappy just now, unhappy that a little girl thought she was being used as a pawn. But after hearing these words, her unhappiness suddenly disappeared.

She stretched out her delicate hand and hooked Qiu Heng's chin. Concubine Yu asked in an unmistakable tone, "How old is Miss Qiu Liu?"

"Reporting to the queen, I am fifteen years old this year."

"Fifteen years old, so young." Concubine Yu's slender fingers brushed the girl's fair and tender cheeks. "How can you be so talkative at such a young age?"

She was really curious.

Did he accidentally match her thoughts, or does he understand people's hearts well?

It was good that no one dared to cause trouble in the deep palace, but it became boring after a long time. Finally, there was someone she found interesting.

Concubine Yu withdrew her hand and walked forward with a smile on her face.

Qiu Heng tactfully slowed down her pace and fell behind Concubine Yu, walking side by side with Lady Qiu.

Since Concubine Yu didn't say anything, they could only follow her.

After leaving the palace, Lady Qiu felt at a loss.

The imperial palace and the temporary palace were like cages to her. They were the places she dreamed of escaping from day and night. But she just walked out like this?
Of course she did not have freedom, but she breathed the air of freedom and felt the breeze of freedom.

This made her heart beat faster and her legs and feet weak.

"The royal concubine has arrived——"

Under a huge canopy open on all sides, some ministers sat around Emperor Jingping, while more people rode their horses into the forest, chasing prey.

"My beloved concubine is here." Emperor Jingping smiled and invited Concubine Yu to sit next to him. He looked at the Qiuheng sisters who were bowing with surprise.

"Why didn't Your Majesty go hunting?" Concubine Yu drew Emperor Jingping's attention back with one sentence.

Emperor Jingping laughed and said, "Let the young people have some fun first."

The sound of horse hooves could be heard, and those who had hunted prey returned one after another.

This competition is not difficult. The ranking is determined by the order in which a pair of gray rabbits are hunted, and the top ten will be selected.

Qiu Heng saw Xue Han leading the way and galloping towards them.

He was dressed in a dark hunting suit, and the horse he rode was also pitch black. Behind him were vast grasslands and forests, as vibrant as the rising sun.

Behind Xue Han were several young men who were unwilling to fall behind, also riding their horses and looking very high-spirited.

Such a scene was refreshing and Qiu Heng couldn't help but be attracted by it. When she watched Xue Han come closer and dismount from his horse, she suddenly heard the sound of rapid breathing.

(End of this chapter)