Rebirth: Ruyi goes crazy in the harem

Chapter 118 Soothing Sachet

Concubine Mei became so arrogant that she was really daring.

Not only did she steal Feng Changzai's favor, she even dared to intercept the emperor when Xiu Changzai and Shu Guiren were being called.

Although Shu Guiren was also angry, she was gentle and didn't want to get involved. But Xiu Changzai didn't have such a good temper.

"Sister Shu, you are a noble lady, and so is she. She is of such a humble origin, and yet she dares to intercept your favor. How can you let her go?"

Xiu Changzai also tried to let Shu Guiren step forward and suppress Mei Guiren's arrogance.

But Concubine Shu just smiled calmly, "How can you and I guess or interfere with the emperor's intentions?

Concubine Mei was once the one whom the emperor wanted to marry despite the mourning period. It can be seen that in the emperor's mind, humble origins did not affect favor.

Her qualifications far exceed yours and mine, so it is only right that we give her three points."

Seeing that Shu Guiren's explanation was unconvincing, Xiu Changzai ran to find Jin Yuyan.

Jin Yuyan naturally couldn't stand Concubine Mei, so seeing this, she simply gave Concubine Xiu an idea.

The next day, Soo Jang-jae came to Kisang Palace with a food box, saying that she was offering cakes to Kim Yoo-yeon.

In fact, she just came with an empty food box.

After returning to Chuxiu Palace, he opened the food box and looked at the white medicine powder that had been ground into powder inside, with Xiu Chang sneer on his face.

Hongdou was a little worried, "Master, Concubine Jia is not a good person. Do we really need to use the things she gave us?"

"Of course I will." Xiu Chang had an undercurrent in his eyes.

"Concubine Jia said that this thing is extremely rare. Even the people in the Imperial Hospital may not have seen it. She is a foreigner, so it is not surprising that she has these in her hands.

Besides, this is a good thing to help with pregnancy. But the fetus conceived using this method will be extra fragile and destined to not survive.”

As she spoke, Concubine Xiu gently stroked her flat belly with her scallion-like, delicate fingers. A rare hint of warmth flashed in her eyes.

"It's rare for me to get pregnant, so naturally I have to think of ways to set up more targets to protect my child from the slings and arrows in the harem.

Hongdou, go get the sachet we prepared earlier."

Soon, Hongdou brought a tray full of sachets of various colors.

"My Lord, that's all. The sachets are all decorated with patterns made by the embroidery studio, and they are delicate and decent.

It contains the common tranquilizing herbs in the Imperial Hospital. I packed it myself, so there won’t be any mistakes.”

Xiu Changzai reached out and tore open a sachet, then took a small spoon and scooped a little white powder into it.

This medicinal powder is also magical. Once it comes into contact with other herbs, it is like salt grains meeting water and begins to slowly blend.

"As expected, Concubine Jia did not lie to me. This way, no one will know about it."

Xiu Chang excitedly scooped several large spoonfuls of medicine powder into the bag, and did not forget to tie the bag and shake it vigorously to mix it well.

"Hongdou, just follow my method and make the other sachets with secret codes like this."

Hongdou was a little timid, "Master, do we really want to do this? Isn't the risk a bit too high?

In fact, the master is young and beautiful, and has a child. It is only a matter of time before she is promoted to concubine or consort. I think it is really unnecessary for you to do so..."

"Pa!" A crisp slap was thrown on Hongdou's face.

"How dare you talk back to me, bitch? I've been too nice to you lately, and you've gotten carried away, right?"

Hongdou covered her cheeks and bowed her head to admit her mistake.

She obediently packed the sachet quickly, not daring to shed even a tear, for fear of being beaten again.

She was indeed a little carried away.

Hongzao, the maid who had served Xiu Changzai since childhood, was the one who spoke frankly and advised Xiu Changzai after she was selected.

I advise Xiuchang to be careful with her words and actions after becoming a mistress, and to use less vulgar language.

Xiu Chang ordered his servants to beat him to death with a stick.

In order to cover up Concubine Xiu's crime, the General's Mansion lied that Hongzao fell into the water accidentally.

Poor loyal maid, she died on the night her master received the imperial decree.

There were rumors about this matter, but the General's Mansion had long since cleared up all traces.

Without evidence, based only on a few rumors, no one would offend the general's mansion for a humble maid.

Hongdou felt sad at heart and filled the medicine powder woodenly.

Xiu Changzai sat on the soft couch beside her, leisurely holding a white jade teacup with a pattern of ink clouds on it, and gently used the tea lid to stir the tea leaves floating on the surface.

"Liu Changzai of Yonghe Palace had a rash on her face caused by Concubine Mei. Now that so much time has passed, I heard that there are still some deep marks on her face.

She has to put on makeup every day to barely be able to see people. So it must have been a long time since she slept with me."

"Yes, concubines are not allowed to wear heavy makeup when serving the emperor." Hongdou replied without stopping her hands, "Liu Changzai's face without makeup was seen by the emperor once.

Since then, she has never been called again. I think Liu Chang's hatred for Concubine Mei is no less than that of the master."

"Ugly girl, you are not worthy to serve the emperor." Xiu Changzai laughed coldly, there was no trace of sympathy in her eyes, but only ridicule.

"Speaking of which, that bitch Hui Fei caused my skin to be damaged in the Old Summer Palace last time. This time, I must also avenge her."

Xiu Changzai stood up and walked to Hongdou, picking up a sachet of medicinal powder through the handkerchief. In his other hand, he picked up another sachet that had not been touched.

He weighed the two options and frowned slightly.

"How do you do things, slut? The weight difference between these two sachets is so huge, can't you notice it?"

Throwing the sachets on the table, Xiu Changzai poked Hongdou's head with her finger and shouted angrily, "Useless thing, why don't you go get some more calming herbs to make up for the weight difference of these sachets!"

Hongdou didn't dare to refute and hurried to do it.

A few days later, when the concubines went to the Cining Palace to pay their respects, Xiu Changzai presented them with the sachets she had prepared.

"The Empress Dowager has worked hard to take care of the Eighth Prince, so I specially ordered the Embroidery Room and the Imperial Hospital to make these sachets, which are both soothing and nourishing. I hope the Empress Dowager and all the sisters will accept them."

As Xiu Changzai was talking, she asked Hongdou to distribute the sachets one by one.

The Queen Mother took the sachet and sniffed it. "It smells like the herbal medicine for calming the nerves. Concubine Xiu is thoughtful."

"Thank you for the compliment, Queen Mother. I also added motherwort, white atractylodes, angelica dahurica and poria cocos to it, which can not only nourish the skin but also improve the complexion. Wearing it more often can also strengthen your physical fitness."

Xiu Changzai praised this thing as if it were an elixir from heaven, and everyone was skeptical when they heard it.

Only Liu Chang put it on immediately when he heard that this thing could beautify the skin.

Seeing that Hui Fei and Mei Guiren were still hesitant, Xiu Changzai simply pointed to the sachet on her body and boasted, "My face was burned by the sun and became tanned for a while.

But since I used this sachet, I have completely recovered. Sisters, look, I haven't put any powder on my face today, isn't it whiter than before?"