vrcanaries Chapter 1086 The Concubines’ Reactions
Chapter 1086 The Concubines’ Reactions
Concubine Zhuang's posture was still flawless, and the corners of her lips maintained a decent curve. However, the smile on her face seemed a little stiff under the reflection of the coral tree...
Her hands, resting on her knees, tightened slightly around the luxurious fabric with her fingertips.
As the daughter of the Grand Tutor, Concubine Zhuang was knowledgeable and understood the meaning of this coral better than anyone else.
This is a rare treasure that can only be produced in the deep sea and beside the volcano!
Your Majesty bestowed it on Concubine Chen. The depth of his thoughtfulness is immeasurable!
Concubine Zhuang's eyes swept across the coral tree, inlaid with priceless gems, and then glanced at Concubine Chen, her equally priceless ice silk mermaid gauze Liuxian skirt.
She saw the emperor's focused and gentle gaze when he stared at Concubine Chen...
Concubine Zhuang and the emperor had known each other since childhood and grew up together. Concubine Zhuang had never seen him look at a woman with such eyes.
Even when he and Liu Shiqing were at their most affectionate, there was no such thing.
Your Majesty really has deep feelings for Concubine Chen!
Although she had long seen through the coldness of this man, and all she wanted was the supreme position, at this moment, Concubine Zhuang still felt a bitterness in her heart.
"What a beautiful coral tree..."
No matter what she thought in her heart, she didn't show it on her face, and even nodded slightly to express her admiration. But the gentle luster deep in her eyes finally dimmed completely.
The cold eyes of Princess Xue stayed on the coral tree for a moment, and a trace of surprise flashed across her eyes. It was like throwing a stone into an icy lake, creating tiny ripples, and then returning to the calmness of a deep pool.
She turned her head slightly and spoke to Yu Mei who was standing beside her. Her voice was still as clear as broken jade, without too much emotion: "It is indeed a rare thing."
Concubine Xue paused, her eyes seemed to penetrate the dazzling light and fall on something more essential. She added something that only Yu Mei could hear, as if unintentionally: "...Saint Heart, it is the same."
Everyone says that the emperor is ruthless, but the emperor's true love is rarer than the red coral tree in the South China Sea. How many people can truly get it?
Concubine Xue's words were light, but like an ice cone, they pointed out the fact that beneath the gorgeous appearance, the emperor favored Concubine Chen.
Her tone was very calm, without any envy or jealousy.
Then he withdrew his gaze and no longer looked at the dazzling coral tree, as if everything had nothing to do with him, and only a sense of peace remained.
The smile on Princess Wang's face seemed to be frozen the moment the coral tree was fully revealed.
Her carefully drawn willow-shaped eyebrows twitched slightly, and her eyes first burst into an incredible greedy light, and then were engulfed by the raging fire of jealousy!
The brilliance of the coral was like countless red-hot needles, piercing her heart fiercely!
Wangpin subconsciously clenched the handkerchief in her hand, and her knuckles turned white from the force.
Why? !
Why do all the good things belong to Concubine Chen? !
Does Your Majesty no longer see others...
Xiao Tianzi beside her keenly sensed that something was wrong with her master, and quickly touched her ankle gently while adjusting the hem of the princess's skirt.
Wangpin suddenly woke up, realizing what kind of occasion this was. She forced herself to suppress the twisted jealousy in her heart and pulled out a flattering smile again: "This is really a rare treasure! His Majesty's love for the queen is so touching!"
"I see that all the pearls and jade in the palace are pale in comparison to this precious tree!"
Wangpin smiled, trying to cover up the jealousy in her heart with praise.
Concubine Kang sat upright in her seat, which was not too far back nor too prominent.
Today, she was wearing a simple and elegant palace dress of white cloud brocade, with only a jade hairpin of excellent quality and a few small pearl flowers in her hair. She exuded a low-key gentleness and just the right amount of respect.
When the light of the red coral tree suddenly poured down into the entire palace, Concubine Kang's fingertips seemed to curl up unconsciously under the cover of her wide sleeves.
Her eyes were also attracted by the stunning coral tree. Every detail on it exuded breathtaking dignity and the emperor's undisguised favoritism!
Concubine Kang opened her lips slightly in amazement, and her eyes, with a gentle smile, were now filled with pure amazement and shock!
"What a nice view……"
A short, soft cry escaped from her lips.
Then, Kangpin seemed to realize her own mistake and immediately covered her lips with a silk handkerchief. But her eyes of amazement could not be moved away from the coral tree for a long time.
She even leaned forward slightly, as if wanting to see more clearly, with an unfeigned look of fascination on her face.
"Caiju, look!"
Concubine Kang finally turned sideways, sounding very excited, and said to Caiju beside her: "This is truly a rare treasure!"
"I have never seen this before, and I dare not even imagine it! Your Majesty, the feelings of the Royal Concubine Chen..."
At this point, she paused, as if looking for the most appropriate words, and finally exclaimed sincerely: "No one can compare to this!"
"Even if all the clouds in the sky were brought down, they might not be as dazzling as this!"
"And the gemstones inlaid are so exquisitely crafted and natural. How can this be something that can only be found in the mortal world? It is clearly a sign of good fortune, specially sent down to congratulate the Royal Concubine Chen for a long time!"
Kangpin's words were fluent and natural, full of admiration for the treasures, without any hint of reluctance or strangeness.
Her voice of praise was neither too loud nor too soft, and was clearly heard by several lower-ranking palace concubines nearby.
They all nodded in agreement, with the same expression of amazement at this rare treasure on their faces: "Empress Kang is absolutely right! Thanks to the blessing of Concubine Chen, we concubines have really broadened our horizons today!"
Concubine Kang smiled gently in response, but when she lowered her eyes, a trace of silence darker than the deep sea flashed across her eyes, which were hidden by her thick eyelashes, for a very short moment.
That moment of silence was fleeting, as fast as an illusion.
Even Cai Ju, who had always been standing by her side and was most familiar with her, did not notice it.
Seeing the sincere admiration and praise on her queen's face, Caiju secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As expected, Her Majesty still treats Concubine Chen with respect and closeness as always.
Many lower-ranking imperial concubines and ladies reacted more directly, gasping one after another: "Oh my God... Such a large South China Sea red coral, I've only seen records of it in ancient books!"
"Look at the large number of gems inlaid on it. Your Majesty, have you moved all the treasures from your private vault?"
"Your Highness, this blessing is truly unique in the palace!"
"This is the true favorite among the six palaces!"
"..."
Such a great favor was like an invisible hammer, hitting Shen Nanqiao's chest hard!
Shen Nanqiao felt extremely unwilling!