SFS Chapter 163: Break Up Immediately
Chapter 163: Break Up Immediately
Tea party in the waterside pavilion of the Imperial Garden.
Concubine Xian came uninvited, which was beyond everyone's expectation.
However, Concubine Xian was provoked to the point of being furious several times, but she endured it every time. She neither lost her temper nor stormed out. She stayed in the waterside pavilion and bickered with several people intermittently...
This made Liu Rusi feel alert. For such an arrogant person to be able to control his temper, he must have a more important purpose. However, for the time being, Liu Rusi could not realize what Concubine Xian wanted to do.
"My Lady Defei, My Lady Guifei, I suddenly have a stomachache... I want to go back and rest for a while. Can I take my leave first?"
Among the thirty-six strategies, retreat is the best one. Liu Rusi couldn't understand Concubine Xian's purpose, so she decided to retreat directly to avoid trouble.
Concubine De showed concern and asked, "Are you feeling unwell? Should we invite the imperial physician?"
"It's not a big deal... If you count the days, it should come in these few days..." Liu Rusi made an embarrassed expression.
All the people present naturally understood. Concubine De said considerately: "You really can't work too hard these days. Go back and rest. I'll send someone to bring it to you later..."
"Huh? You were fine just now, but you feel unwell as soon as I arrived?"
Concubine Xian interrupted sarcastically, "Could it be that you have something on your mind and you feel uncomfortable when you see me?"
Liu Rusi didn't care about the ridicule, but she caught the message from Concubine Xian's words. Concubine Xian didn't want her to leave? In other words, Concubine Xian might be coming for her?
Liu Rusi looked as if she didn't realize it, and said in an awkward manner: "It was just a coincidence. Your Highness, I really have no way to defend myself from your guess..."
Concubine Xian laughed and asked faintly, "You mean you have no disrespect towards me?"
What's the difference between asking someone what they think and asking your boyfriend whether he loves you or not? Ninety-nine percent of the time you will get the answer "I love you", but the authenticity is questionable. But if your boyfriend says "I don't love you", then you will have trouble.
Besides, Liu Rusi herself was hostile to Concubine Xian, so wouldn't it be ridiculous for her to prove that she was not disrespectful? Liu Rusi didn't want to fall into the trap of self-proof and be charged with disrespect if she wasn't careful.
"I have only met the Imperial Concubine a few times. Why does the Imperial Concubine think so?" Liu Rusi asked back with a look of grievance on her face. Instead of proving herself, it would be better for the Imperial Concubine to tell her how she was disrespectful.
If Concubine Xian's accusation was based on her deep questions, and she was angered by her eyes and words, and thus lost her composure and the seal of the empress, then because there was no evidence, not only would it be untenable, but she would also be looked down upon because of her impatience!
However, Concubine Xian did not do as she wished. She just looked at her with disgust, but said in a gentle voice: "Then I think there is some misunderstanding. Daxia has always advocated the peaceful coexistence of its subjects. We women should not fight over trivial matters..."
Liu Rusi was shocked. It seemed that Concubine Xian didn't get to this position entirely by luck. At least she wasn't stupid. She must have been careless yesterday and fell into her trap. Now that she was well prepared, she could counter her moves...
Most importantly, what reason did Concubine Xian have to say such conciliatory words to her? !
"If you really don't mean to be disrespectful, why don't we talk about it in private? If there really is any misunderstanding, it won't be a big deal if we talk it out."
Concubine Xian made an inviting gesture and walked out of the pavilion.
Seeing this scene, Liu Rusi couldn't help feeling a bit overwhelmed, but she had to follow.
The biggest problem for her to confront Concubine Xian was that their status was not equal! This was a clear trap! But Concubine Xian was willing to give in. Even if everyone could see that something was wrong, she couldn't just disobey!
Seeing this, Fang Qiu and a few other girls wanted to follow Liu Rusi...
"You wait here. I want to have a private chat with Madam Liu." Concubine Xian instructed her servants, but she was also speaking to the few people who were going to follow Liu Rusi.
As a noble concubine, she didn't allow anyone to follow her, and Liu Rusi wanted to bring someone with her, which was inevitably considered disrespectful.
Liu Rusi signaled to the others with her eyes to stay calm. Although her vigilance was already at her throat, she didn't think that Concubine Xian would be able to do anything to her directly in broad daylight in front of everyone.
If something really happened to her, Concubine Xian would be to blame. People say those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. Compared with Concubine Xian, she is the one who is barefoot...
After leaving the water pavilion, Concubine Xian still wanted to walk further away, but Liu Rusi stopped at a place where others could not hear their normal conversation but could still see them.
Liu Rusi smiled gently and said sarcastically, "Don't be so hypocritical! You are a concubine, but you are going through so much trouble for a powerless woman like me... Let me guess, you want to get the seal back?"
"you!"
Concubine Xian probably didn't expect that she would tear her face off immediately. She couldn't keep up her disguise and showed an expression of rage: "Don't be so self-righteous! If it weren't for Chu Shiyu's support, do you think the emperor would blame me?"
Hearing this, Liu Rusi thought to herself that it seemed that this virtuous concubine was still not smart enough. It was true that the emperor would be concerned about Chu Shiyu, but taking away the rear seal was more of a check and balance.
Liu Rusi flinched and retreated, but she followed Concubine Xian's logic and said sarcastically, "Isn't it because, compared to Chu Shiyu, you, the Concubine, are insignificant in the emperor's heart?"
Being exposed so blatantly, Concubine Xian was so angry that she gnashed her teeth! She took a step forward and raised her hand! She was about to slap someone hard!
However, seeing that Liu Rusi was still cowering but standing still, Concubine Xian immediately realized! This Liu was deliberately provoking her again! If she continued to fight, it would become that she was bullying others by taking advantage of her power!
Suppressing her anger, Concubine Xian's expression became warmer, and she said through her teeth: "Let's not talk about whether Chu Shiyu can laugh to the end! And you, do you really think that a man's love can last forever?!"
Concubine Xian retracted the force that was about to slap Liu Rusi with her hand, and the hand fell lightly on her face. The golden armor on the fingertips scratched her face lightly, as if if she used a little more force, it would scratch the charming face in front of her.
"You relied on this face to win over Chu Shiyu, right? Tell me, if this little face is damaged, will he still protect you so wholeheartedly? And then, how do you think I will vent my hatred?" There was a strong threat in the imperial concubine's words.
Liu Rusi couldn't help but laugh. She didn't expect that Concubine Xian was sober when it came to love between men and women.
"My Lady, are you okay? Chu Shiyu has an old grudge against you! Even if you can really destroy my face and make him lose interest in me, I'm sure he wouldn't mind helping me get a new revenge!"
Raising her hand to hold the fake hand, Liu Rusi's body movements and expression remained friendly on the surface, but secretly she was using all her strength! Clenching!
Although Liu Rusi always seems powerless under Chu Shiyu's various "oppressions", she has never been weak. Her hand strength is the result of various farm work!
In one go, the virtuous concubine couldn't maintain her composure! She bared her teeth and cried out in pain: "How dare you! Let go!"
Liu Rusi let him go immediately, and screamed loudly in a voice that could be heard from the other side of the water pavilion!
"Are you okay, Madam? Didn't you ask me to shake hands and make peace? I just shook it lightly..."