Chapter 1970: One Day, Shed Be the Head of the Harem

Ning Shu was certain that Zhao Xu still had doubts about Attendant Zhou, especially after the events of the banquet.

Speaking of leaves, the emperor said that nouris.h.i.+ng concoctions are being prepared for the concubines of each palace. From now on, His Majesty will come to the harem very often. Be sure to visit the imperial physicians for a checkup, Ning Shu said to all of the women in the room.

The concubines faces glowed with joy, and they all said that they would take good care of their bodies. They no longer cared about Attendant Zhou attending to the emperor yesterday.

Since Zhao Xu would often come to the inner palace more often, they would all get a share.

Attendant Zhou pressed her lips together and sat down. She glanced at Ning Shu, who was sitting up above the rest. One day, shed be able to achieve that position. and be infinitely favored.

With the aid of the favored concubine system, what modern person couldnt defeat these ancient women?

Ning Shu had these concubines go back to their palaces, and the concubines all left with smiles on their faces.

Consort Zhuang stayed behind and complained to Ning Shu. Your Majesty, did you see that? She attended to the emperor for one night and shes already so arrogant that she doesnt even respect the empress!

Ning Shu quietly drank her tea, contemplating Zhao Xus actions.

Was Zhao Xu really thirsty enough to lay his hands on a sick patient, or was he fascinated by Attendant Zhou?

Either way, it wouldnt be easy to deal with. Beauty was a powerful weapon.

Your Majesty, do you really not find it strange? Did Attendant Zhou take some kind of elixir? How could she recover so quickly? She was stabbed with a dagger and yet attended to the emperor so soon. If shes not a monster, then there must be an elixir. Consort Zhuangs eyes darted around.

What elixir? Zhao Xu walked in and asked with raised eyebrows.

Consort Zhuangs expression immediately changed. She quickly stood up and curtsied. Ning Shu asked with a smile, Has Your Majesty returned from court so early today?

There were no major issues. Zhao Xu sat down, picked up a teacup, and took a sip. What were the two of you discussing? I heard something about an elixir.

Consort Zhuang looked embarra.s.sed. This consort didnt say anything.

I heard it clearly. Why not tell me the truth? Zhao Xus expression was sullen. Cant I listen in?

Ning Shu smiled and said, Consort Zhuang was just saying that Attendant Zhou is truly blessed by the heavens. She was so badly injured yet healed so soon. She thinks that an immortal mustve given Attendant Zhou an elixir.

Consort Zhuang was stunned. She didnt say that! But she still didnt speak.

Elixir? Zhao Xu paused, cup in hand. Thats just nonsense. Attendant Zhou said that she has a good const.i.tution.

That may be, but women are frail. With such an incredible const.i.tution, Attendant Zhou will definitely give the emperor a healthy child, Ning Shu said lightly with a smile.

Zhao Xu tapped the teacup. After a moment of contemplation, he said, Attendant Zhou did a great job in saving this emperor. We will increase her rank.

Ning Shu:

Attendant Zhous body really was an aphrodisiac. Once you got it, you couldnt quit. Was Zhao Xu beginning to be captured by Attendant Zhou?

Ning Shu was able to control her expression but Consort Zhuangs own immediately became unpleasant before she lowered her head and twisted the handkerchief between her fingers.

What kind of rank should Attendant Zhou receive, Your Majesty? Ning Shu asked. Attendant Zhou is currently a third-cla.s.s attendant of the seventh rank. Above it is the second-cla.s.s seventh-ranked beauty or talented lady.

Zhao Xu thought about it and said, Skip the second cla.s.s. Promote her to a first-cla.s.s seventh-ranked n.o.ble lady.

Jumping two levels again? With this promotion speed, it wouldnt be long before Fu Wanhuis own position would be given up to Attendant-no, n.o.ble Lady Zhou.

MTL Editor: Shark

Translator: Kaho