The maidservant is too charming. I want to help her become the queen.

Chapter 11: Just a Bed-Warming Maid...

Teach her?

Lu Qingqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Was this Concubine Shu too naive, or was she just infatuated with the emperor?

The harem is not a training institution, so how can one teach others how to win favor? Besides, Lu Qingqing herself was not sure how much she could control Li Xuansheng emotionally.

She then said seriously, "Shu Guiren, you are joking. You and I are both concubines in the palace. It is the duty of the concubines to serve the emperor wholeheartedly. How can we speculate on the emperor's intentions at will? As for what you said about winning the emperor's heart, isn't that beyond the rules?"

She had already caused a lot of criticism in Fengyi Palace just now, and now some people are praising her for being favored, which is trying to push her to the center of public opinion.

If she really shamelessly shared her experience of competing for favor with Shu Qing'er, wouldn't she become the target of criticism from the entire harem!

Lu Qingqing answered carefully and righteously, and every word she said was about the virtues of a queen or concubine. She stood on the moral high ground like a flower on a high mountain.

The bright smile on Shu Qing'er's face froze, and an embarrassed look appeared on her face.

However, the embarrassment did not stay on Shu Qing'er's face for too long. She slightly raised her delicately made-up face, and her voice was still as sweet as ever.

"I was just joking, please don't blame me, Sister Lu."

"I really have a question that I would like to ask you, sister. I wonder if you would be willing to give me some advice?"

Lu Qingqing felt uncomfortable being entangled by Shu Qing'er. She was just like a piece of cake melted in the sun, sweet and sticky. She couldn't get rid of her easily with just a few cold words.

At this time, the other concubines who had come to pay their respects had dispersed, and only the two of them were still standing at the gate of Fengyi Palace, attracting special attention.

Ugh--

Lu Qingqing was feeling annoyed, and her old habit of embarrassing others came back, so she had no choice but to agree.

"Lady Shu, it's not appropriate to stand outside the Queen's palace for a long time. Since you insist on asking, why don't you go to my Yinglan Pavilion?"

"It's up to my sister!"

The goal was finally achieved. Shu Guiren got the advantage but still acted like a good kid. What she was waiting for was Lu Qingqing's invitation.

The two arrived at Yinglan Pavilion.

Lu Qingqing signaled to the palace maids to serve tea, and her attitude changed 180 degrees, greeting Shu Qing'er warmly.

"Sister Shu, please take a seat. If you have anything to say, just speak directly. This is not Fengyi Palace. You and I are both nobles. There is really no need to beat around the bush."

Shu Qing'er was surprised at the contrast in Lu Qingqing. She had been so cold and aloof not long ago, but her sudden warmth made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Although the expression of surprise flashed across Shu Qing'er's face, it was still caught by Lu Qingqing.

She personally poured Shu Qing'er a cup of scented tea and said kindly:

"I apologize to you, sister. There were many people outside Fengyi Palace just now, and we were talking there. If someone with ulterior motives heard us, we would get into trouble. That's why I spoke coldly to you, sister. Please don't mind it."

Since Lu Qingqing was promoted to a noble lady, although many concubines came to congratulate her, they were just for the sake of appearance and they really didn't get any valuable information from her.

Now, she knew very little about the past backgrounds of the people in the palace. She was like a blind person in broad daylight, with a pair of eyes but unable to see anything.

It just so happens that Shu Qing'er came to my door today, so I could take this opportunity to get some useful information from her.

After hearing this, Shu Qing'er's favorable impression of Lu Qingqing doubled. Although she was the one who shamelessly asked Lu Qingqing for advice, now it was Lu Qingqing who apologized to her.

Shu Qing'er stepped forward, took Lu Qingqing's hand, and said with a smile, "Sister, what are you talking about? You think so much about me, I am grateful to you, how can I blame you?"

"only……"

Shu Qing'er was a little hesitant, and her fingers kept rubbing the corners of her clothes in circles because of nervousness, as if it would take a lot of courage for her to say the next words.

"But sister, can you persuade the emperor to treat the harem equally? The emperor hasn't favored other concubines in the harem for a long time!"

Lu Qingqing almost couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of scented tea.

No wonder Shu Qing'er was nervous. For an ancient woman to say that she wanted to have sex, she really needed to be mentally prepared.

But Lu Qingqing didn’t understand why such a task fell upon her.

"Sister Shu, it's not that I don't want to help you, I'm just a humble noble. It's the Queen's responsibility to advise the Emperor to be fair and just. How can I interfere?"

"This is totally unreasonable!"

Shu Qing'er didn't give up after hearing this. She still wanted Lu Qingqing to agree urgently, and her words sounded a little anxious.

"Sister Lu, before you, the emperor favored Concubine Shu. Even the Empress, who grew up with the emperor, couldn't share the same favor with Concubine Shu."

"But now, the emperor has punished Concubine Shu for you and even banned Concubine Shu from walking. This shows that the emperor prefers my sister over Concubine Shu!"

"Now when the emperor comes to the harem, he either goes to Fengyi Palace or comes to my sister's place. So, sister Lu, you are the only one who can persuade the emperor to treat everyone equally!"

After hearing this rapid-fire string of reasons, Lu Qingqing secretly groaned inwardly.

Why do I have to be the only one to take on this task of seeking favor recently?

I just sought favor for the Queen yesterday, and today another Concubine Shu showed up.

Lu Qingqing really didn't want to help with this kind of task of currying favor.

Not to mention that this was the first time she met Shu Qing'er. Even if she was willing to help, Shu Qing'er's status in the emperor's heart was far different from that of the queen, and the emperor would definitely not listen to her.

At this point, I have no choice but to use some tricks to persuade Shu Qing'er, who is fanatical about sleeping with me, to give up.

She just shook her head, sighed slightly, her beautiful eyebrows drooped, and her eyes revealed helpless sadness.

"Sister Shu, I am just a palace maid recommended by the Queen. Now I am granted the title of noble lady, which is a great honor. Actually..."

Lu Qingqing suddenly choked up, her beautiful and lively eyes were covered with mist. She paused, her voice trembling slightly.

"In fact, the Queen is pregnant and cannot sleep with you. The Emperor summoned me just to make the Queen feel at ease."

"To His Majesty, I am just... just... just a maid who warms the bed..."

Lu Qingqing became more and more excited as she spoke. A few crystal tears rolled down her delicate and charming little face. The corners of her peach blossom eyes and the tip of her small nose turned slightly red due to her excitement. Her slender jade hands held a silk handkerchief and kept wiping away her tears.

Humph! Are you pretending to be miserable in front of me? I’m better at it than you!

Shu Qing'er never thought that she was just going to Lu Qingqing to complain. If Lu Qingqing was a good person, maybe she could even say a few good words for her in front of the emperor.

Now, she was so frank in telling the private matters between her and the emperor, and even said that she was just a maid who warmed the bed!

Now Shu Qing'er couldn't open her mouth to beg Lu Qingqing anymore. There was even a kind of condescending pity in her eyes, and thoughts began to surge in her mind.

Lu Qingqing, what good does it matter even if she is born with a stunning beauty!

After enjoying the emperor's favor for so many days, I can't even win his heart. How incompetent!

Even though she became a noble lady, she couldn't get rid of her background as a palace maid, and I had to call her sister several times in vain!

Shu Qing'er's extroversion ended up being introverted for most of the day.

Her voice began to sound awkward.

"Sister Lu, everyone in the harem is envious of your favor. I didn't expect you to have such a secret. I am sorry for being rude today. Let's talk about it another day."

After Shu Qing'er finished speaking, she turned and left.