Before she could finish her words, Rong Xun snapped again, "I can hardly hold back the urge to kick you out!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Ruxue felt a force hitting her body. The next moment, she was kicked hard to the ground.
Ouch!
It looked so painful.
Seeing this, Su Ningde at the door didn't dare to stay in the hall for another moment and quickly left.
Wen Ruxue, who remained in the hall, was struggling to get up from the ground. With a pitiful look on her face and a tearful voice, she complained, "Your Majesty, why do you reject me? You know very well that I've always been in love with you."
But no matter how softly she pleaded, he remained unmoved. Facing her, Rong Xun was as calm as still water.
Wen Ruxue finally couldn't bear Rong Xun's coldness and decided to back off. She whispered, "Since Your Majesty is already tired of me, I'll leave now."
Hearing this, Rong Xun showed a smile in front of her for the first time. It was as if he had been longing for her to leave.
Wen Ruxue cursed in her heart. Tang Youyou must have been using her as a fool. This time, she'd like to see how Tang Youyou could justify herself.
All the way, Wen Ruxue rushed to Tang Youyou's palace. The environment of the Cool Breeze Palace was still as pleasant as ever. Tang Youyou was taking a nap at a table and chairs in the sun.
Tang Youyou was extremely happy thinking that Wen Ruxue could win Rong Xun's favor. As long as the two of them could reconcile, she would surely be free. Maybe she could even go back!
Seeing Tang Youyou's relaxed look, Wen Ruxue's anger welled up. She had been bullied in front of the emperor while this woman was enjoying the cool here.
Wen Ruxue finally couldn't hold back and said directly, "Empress, if you don't like me, just say so. I won't provoke you anymore. Why do you use such means to put me in hot water?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou slowly opened her eyes. Looking at the serious Wen Ruxue, her mind went blank.
What's gotten into her?
Tang Youyou simply got up and led her into the hall. Seeing that Wen Ruxue ignored her, she didn't get angry but just gave a faint smile.
It seemed that Wen Ruxue had suffered a lot in front of Rong Xun.
As soon as they took their seats, Tang Youyou said gently, "What happened to you, Concubine Wen?"
Seeing Tang Youyou's innocent look, Wen Ruxue sneered coldly. After casually performing a courtesy, she said, "I followed Your Majesty's advice, but apart from being kicked by the emperor, I didn't receive any extra love from him!"
Kicked? This didn't seem like something a gentleman like Rong Xun would do.
Logically speaking, he used to be a gentle and elegant young man. Even after becoming the emperor, he shouldn't have done such a thing.
The problem must lie with Wen Ruxue herself.
"Did Concubine Wen really follow my instructions?"
After being questioned by Tang Youyou, Wen Ruxue stood up excitedly and said, "I did exactly as Your Majesty said!"
Seeing her eagerness, Tang Youyou asked again, "Then how did you do it?"
Wen Ruxue was so angry that she told Tang Youyou everything that had happened before.
Listening to her story, Tang Youyou remained calm on the surface, but inside she was in turmoil. In the book, Wen Ruxue used to be a dignified and generous girl who was deeply loved by Rong Xun. But now...
It's really a pity!
After calming down her emotions, Tang Youyou looked at Wen Ruxue seriously and guessed thoughtfully, "Could it be that you weren't acting coquettishly enough, sister?"
Hearing this, Wen Ruxue paused while sipping her tea. Then she changed her expression and met Tang Youyou's skeptical gaze.
"Your Majesty, I've done everything I could, but it didn't work. If you want me to go further, who can I turn to if something goes wrong?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou smiled and said, "If Concubine Wen is worried about the consequences, you can just put the blame on me. I always keep my words. Don't worry, sister."
With Tang Youyou's promise, Wen Ruxue felt relieved.
After all, with Tang Youyou's unpredictable intelligence, she wouldn't frame her.
Tang Youyou, who was thinking with her, tilted her head and stared at her, unable to help smiling. No one knew what she was thinking.
Tang Youyou said, "As for the reason why the method I provided didn't work, it's very likely that you didn't understand what I meant by acting coquettishly."
"What I mean by acting coquettishly is to be unique and special, making the emperor think you're really different."
There was no trace of emotion in Tang Youyou's calm black eyes. After a moment, Wen Ruxue spoke again. This time, there was no trace of hostility in her words.
"I understand Your Majesty's kindness, Concubine. As for the future development, I'll handle it myself."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou lowered her eyes and a faint smile appeared on her lips. She said calmly, "Okay. I wish you all the best and get what you want."
The current Wen Ruxue couldn't wait to go to the Administrative Hall again. Before leaving, she glanced at Tang Youyou, but there was nothing but disdain in her eyes.
After she left, Tang Youyou lowered her head and looked at the steaming tea in her hand. She fell into deep thought again.
Qingyu, who was standing beside her, couldn't stand it anymore and said angrily, "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is the emperor's favor, but you're pushing the emperor to others and even giving advice to Concubine Wen. Aren't you afraid that she'll kick you away once she gets what she wants?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou shook her shoulders and said, "Kick me away once she gets what she wants? I'm just afraid she won't."
Qingyu was confused. She was more and more unable to understand Tang Youyou. Wen Ruxue, who had always been polite to Tang Youyou, actually dared to be disrespectful to her one day.
After that, the two of them didn't say anything more.
It started to rain cats and dogs outside. The cold air was biting, which made Tang Youyou realize that late autumn had arrived.
"It's getting cold. Go to bed early."
After saying that, Tang Youyou returned to her bedroom and fell asleep.
At the same time, Wen Ruxue, who was overjoyed, came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation early. She glanced at Su Ningde at the door and said proudly, "Eunuch Su, long time no see!"
Su Ningde felt a chill in his heart. This woman had just been kicked out during the day, and now she was causing trouble again?
But he still said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's so late. You still want to come?"
Wen Ruxue nodded. Regardless of the rain on her head and shivering from the cold, she said, "I'm here to see the emperor. The emperor has been busy with state affairs every day and rarely gets to rest."
From Wen Ruxue's words, Su Ningde only sensed one thing: hypocrisy.
"Then please wait a moment, Your Majesty. I'll go and report."