Not long after the emperor walked, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at Nalan Rongruo. Rongruo was also startled, knowing in his heart what the emperor was thinking of. As expected, he saw him and said: "The concubine who was pushed out of Xianfu Palace just now." , is your cousin."
Rong Ruo bowed his head and said yes, but said nothing else. Only Xuan Ye continued: "She always got along well with Concubine Wen in Xianfu Palace. Concubine Wen may have behaved like this because she was overly sad for the loss of her son. I will send someone to make proper arrangements, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
Rong Ruo lowered his head and said: "This is the matter of the wife of the emperor. I dare not interfere."
Xuan Ye nodded slightly, turned around and continued walking. Rong Ruo breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly followed the emperor, but the hurried look in his cousin's eyes just now was engraved in his heart. He felt sorry for her, but he couldn't do anything for her. The only way he could What protects her is to cut off all ties with her and let the emperor see that she is living a life where she belongs, all because of the emperor's words "I am not stingy."
The emperor and his ministers went straight back to Qianqing Palace to discuss the route of the eastward patrol. Rong Ruo would leave the capital in the near future and go to the front station. When it came to emperor and ministers, Xuan Ye valued Rong Ruo more than he dared; when it came to affection, Xuan Ye and Rong Ruo were similar in age. , both love Sinology and share the same goals. If there is no distinction between monarch and minister, they will definitely become close friends. Xuan Ye will think of him first when it comes to important things. If he is not on guard against Mingzhu joining forces with his father and son to gain power, he would still want to give him a higher official position. As for Jue Zen family, this time and that time, now Xuan Ye no longer cares.
The farce in Xianfu Palace spread to the Sixth Palace, and Concubine Wen desperately tried to force the mother and son of Chan to leave. This was the first strange thing since the founding of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the harem. The concubine who was ordered to raise the prince actually did such a ridiculous thing. Even if she just lost a child, the Empress Dowager was furious and handed it over to the Queen Mother, "If she doesn't want to raise a child, there is no need to raise it. There is no shortage of concubines in the harem to raise children. How can we still ask her to raise a child?" Can’t make it?”
Aunt Sumala comforted her master privately and said: "Before the eighth prince was born, Concubine Hui had been lobbying the noble Lord Chuo Chan to raise the child for her in the future. She even mentioned it in front of you and the emperor. , Bao Yun said a few days ago that she and Concubine Yi always closed the door and didn’t know what they were planning. I think about it, if Concubine Wen really doesn’t want the eighth prince, among the four concubines, these two are the only ones suitable, in terms of age and qualifications. It is Concubine Hui who has the advantage."
"So, once the Eighth Prince leaves Xianfu Palace, Concubine Hui will be satisfied with her wishes?" The Empress Dowager frowned and sneered, "I don't know if she did anything, but now it is Concubine Wen who is crazy and pushes the Eighth Prince away. Come out and it won't be blamed on her."
Mammy said: "Concubine Hui has a deep palace, and she plans everything for profit. I feel that anything that can be profitable must have something to do with her. If it doesn't happen this time, I don't know what else she will think of in the future." The commotion has caused unrest in the palace, but if it goes through, Concubine Hui will be extremely proud."
"Then let her be proud, and let the Queen Mother give her a favor." But the Queen Mother relented and said disdainfully, "She raised the eighth brother just because she wanted to find a helper for her son in the future. A prince with a lowly biological mother cannot become a child, and she will not let this child become a child. In this case, let her raise him."
After the Jue Chan family was pushed out of Xianfu Palace, Eunuch Li could not persuade Concubine Wen, so he temporarily placed Jue Chan in a nearby palace and reported it to the superiors in a hurry. No longer interfering, Eunuch Li reminded him of what to do with his eighth elder brother. Xuan Ye also knew the thoughts of certain people and guessed that the emperor's grandmother and the queen mother must have a tacit understanding, so he simply ignored it.
As a result, all the concubines gathered in Ningshou Palace to discuss. Seeing that things had really developed to this point, Concubine Yi followed the original agreement with Concubine Hui and recommended Concubine Hui to the Queen Mother to take care of the eighth prince.
Raising is different, Concubine Rong also said: "I think that if the imperial concubine is really no longer willing to raise the eighth prince, the eighth prince will either be sent to the elder brother's home, or he will be appointed to another adoptive mother.
.If you go to A Ge’s house, you won’t leave again. If you don’t go to A Ge’s house, you will have to live in the first palace and be stable.”
The Queen Mother nodded: "That's the truth." Seeing that the Imperial Concubine was beside her, and now she was in charge of the Sixth Palace, she had to ask her what she meant. However, the Imperial Concubine didn't like Xiao Niu Hulu, and she looked down on the eighth prince's mother and son.
It didn't matter how he dealt with her. He just said "Concubine Rong is right" and came back perfunctorily.
Now Concubine Hui was more determined and generously asked to raise the eighth prince. She even said: "I'm afraid that the noble Juechan will not live in Xianfu Palace for a long time. It is better for them to go to Changchun Palace with their concubines."
But this matter did not work. Aunt Sumala had given instructions to the Queen Mother a long time ago. The Queen Mother felt that Jue Chan was too coquettish, but she had always been very comfortable in Xianfu Palace. There was no need to move anymore. Concubine Wen's madness would be cured after a while.
, moving the Eighth Prince because he is a descendant of the royal family cannot be ignored. As for whether the Jue Chan family lives or dies in Xianfu Palace, there is no need to consider it. To put it bluntly, the Queen Mother does not want to see this charming and beautiful woman again.
Gained the emperor's favor.
Therefore, the Queen Mother decided to hand over the eighth prince to be raised by Concubine Hui. After reporting to the Queen Mother and informing the Emperor, there was no objection from both parties, and the matter was settled.
Although everything happened quickly, it was not sudden. Concubine Hui was calmly and calmly led by the little eunuch to the palace where Jue Chan's mother and son were temporarily housed. When she entered the door, she saw the wet nurse holding her little brother in her arms and swinging under the eaves.
Master Juechan sat by the charcoal basin with a dull expression. He only heard someone saluting Concubine Hui and realized who it was.
Concubine Hui dictated the Queen Mother's decree, and the eighth prince's wet nurse happily hugged the little prince and kowtowed to thank him. However, Mrs. Juechan heard this incomprehensibly and watched Concubine Hui carry the child over, and walked over to the house with a face full of joy.
In front of her, he said condescendingly: "I and this child are destined to be together. From now on, Eighth Prince will call me Niang." He then leaned down and sarcastically said to her, "Good sister, you feel very uncomfortable.
Alright?"
Mrs. Juechan frowned, recalling the events in Xianfu Palace these days in her mind. Looking at the happy look of the wet nurse next to her, she finally understood why the child was crying day and night, and suddenly pounced on her as if to compete for Concubine Hui's arms.
Concubine Hui was caught off guard, holding the child and did not dare to let go. The other maids did not have time to run over, so she forced Jue Chan to pull off the eighth brother's pants, exposing her white and tender buttocks, which were covered with bruises.
Green, and when the wet nurse next to me saw this, she turned pale with fright and trembled all over.
The eighth prince was so frightened that he cried loudly. Concubine Hui hurriedly pulled up his pants, then pretended to be calm and waited for Jue Chan: "What are you doing?"
"Concubine Hui." Mrs. Juechan looked at her coldly.
Concubine Hui felt embarrassed. She breathed slightly to calm down and asked disdainfully: "What are you going to say? If I have nothing to say, I have to leave. No one lives here. It's so gloomy that it's not suitable for little brother to stay."
Jue Chan said with a sneer: "Since the empress has finally taken away the eighth brother, please keep him well. I dare to remind you, be careful of raising tigers."
Concubine Hui glared at her: "That's nonsense. No wonder the Queen Mother doesn't allow you to leave Xianfu Palace. You crazy person, go crazy with Concubine Wen."
After all, she felt guilty. She had been nervous when she was in Ningshou Palace just now. She was afraid that someone had visited the eighth elder brother. If the Queen Mother made a mistake and sent the prince to the elder brother's house, as long as someone discovered the scars on the little elder brother's body, the wet nurse would not be able to escape the blame.
, then she will definitely be confessed. Although she had thought about this move, she was a little impulsive on the day of Lantern Festival and plunged into it. Until now, she is finally lucky.
No longer willing to waste words with Jue Chan, Concubine Hui hugged her eighth elder brother and led the wet nurse away in a hurry. The people in the Jingshi Room here asked Jue Chan to return to Xianfu Palace.
My master has thrown out all his belongings. If he goes back, will he be beaten?"
How could the people who came here have heard this? Seeing the noble Jue Chan in desolation, who cares whether you are beaten or scolded? It is important to do the things assigned by the superiors, so they managed to persuade the noble Jue Chan to be sent back. At this moment, Concubine Wen has taken medicine and fell into a coma.
In the past, Dongyun came over and ordered the maids to pack things for her, and kindly comforted Jue Chan: "Noble sir, don't take it to heart. You have been living here. You know my queen's temper. She is very sad. When she gets over this period,
I can’t help but regret it.”
Jue Chan sneered: "It's too late to regret it. It will be difficult for me to want my eighth brother again."
Dongyun heard her speak like this, but could not see any reluctance on the face of this biological mother. She was still so high-spirited and indifferent. She thought that it would be useless to talk more. Moreover, she herself wished that her child would be sent away to serve a big man.
I am already beyond my capabilities, and my eighth elder brother always loves to cry, so it would be best to leave him.
As for Jue Chan, although she was angry that her eighth brother was finally taken away by Concubine Hui, she didn't care about the child. Anyway, Concubine Hui would not kill the child. It would be the same no matter where he raised it. His original temperament had already changed
It faded. If Concubine Hui really took her away, she would just take her away.
Today's farce made her physically and mentally exhausted. She could see the person she had been dreaming about, and how much emotion was immersed in the glance at each other. Rong Ruo's glance offset all the sad experiences. She saw in Rong Ruo's eyes.
She knew that Rong Ruo had her own place in her heart, and that her Rong Ruo had not been taken away by Shen Wan. Even though the high wall separated them, their hearts were still together. For her, this was enough to survive.
Xuan Ye didn't have time until he and Rongruo agreed on the eastward tour. The farce in the harem had subsided. The Eighth Prince went to Changchun Palace, the noble Jue Chan returned to Xianfu Palace, and Concubine Wen's behavior was somewhat...
Hysteria, the Empress Dowager has ordered the Imperial Hospital to treat it with all its strength.
The emperor came to Cining Palace, and the queen mother was also there. The three of them sat and talked about this matter. The queen mother smiled bitterly: "The imperial concubine is really annoying and helpless. When did the emperor tell her that she can't just ignore things after taking the Phoenix Seal?"
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Xuan Ye didn't know whether it was partiality or indifference, he just smiled and said: "Huang'e Niang should take more responsibility. She is young and never takes things seriously. She has to take her time."
Later, when talking about the emperor's fast in Jingshan in February and his subsequent eastward tour, the Empress Dowager was only worried about the safety of the emperor during his trip. After listening to the arrangements for the escort, she gave some advice and then told Xuan Ye: "Don't worry about it these days.
What, stay with Lan Qi more, you won’t care if others are jealous, it’s nothing compared to her hard work of carrying the child.”
But Xuan Ye had his own ideas and said frankly to his grandmother: "My grandson would rather she feel aggrieved these days. When my grandson is not at home, no one will think about bullying her. It's not that I hate the emperor's grandmother and the emperor's mother."
Don't worry, it's really like being drugged. It's hard to prevent, so now I know very well how to care for her."
The Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother looked at each other, and the Queen Mother smiled: "To be disrespectful, my concubine, our Emperor is actually much more thoughtful than the late Emperor."
In the Changchun Palace, after Concubine Hui sent away the concubines who came to congratulate her, she was alone in the room with her wet nurse holding the eighth prince. She also looked carefully at the scar on the eighth prince's buttocks, and it hurt the baby even if she touched it lightly.
He was trembling and couldn't even sit down. No wonder the concubines just teased him to hug him, and he kept crying in fear. Concubine Hui couldn't help but say to the wet nurse: "You are too cruel."
The wet nurse said with a smile: "If I don't do this, how can Brother Eighth cry? Your Majesty is really good at predicting things. From now on, I will serve Eighth Brother wholeheartedly. When Eighth Brother doesn't cry, he will be very lovable."
Concubine Hui cared for the delicate child and coaxed him to sleep. While saying nice words to comfort the wet nurse, she already had a plan in mind. She couldn't keep this wet nurse. She was not in a hurry right now. She would deal with her after the emperor left the palace for a long trip. How to deal with a wet nurse.
It was too easy. An illness could deprive her of the right to feed her little brother, and it was not her turn to blame herself.
At this moment, the palace maid outside came to announce that her eldest brother had come to pay her respects. Concubine Hui asked the wet nurse to rest for a while, and she went out with her eighth brother in her arms. When she saw her son coming in briskly, she was full of love and asked with a smile: "Why are you so happy?
, Huang Ama praised you again today?"
Yinti nodded happily and said: "Ama praised his son's handwriting for being better than before. He said that if he makes progress next time, he will reward his son with a pony."
Concubine Hui was overjoyed and asked Bao Yun and the others to prepare snacks that her eldest brother liked. She also heard her son say: "Ama said that E Niang has won the eighth brother, so she asked her son to come and congratulate E Niang."
"What did the emperor say?" Concubine Hui was a little surprised. She sat with her son in the hall and showed him the eighth brother who had just fallen asleep. The child was exhausted. Now he was finally free from the pain of his flesh and blood and slept soundly.
Feeling safe again, Concubine Hui gently said to her son, "You must take good care of your eighth brother from now on. She is raised here and is closer to you than the other brothers. If you take good care of your brother, Emperor Ama will also be happy."
These words can be said, but Concubine Hui is full of expectations for the future, and her true purpose of raising the eighth prince cannot be easily told to her son. A child speaks freely, and if one day it is accidentally revealed, expectations will become a disaster. Hui
The concubine was perfect in everything, but for a person like her, she gave birth to a straight-tempered son. If he was too straight-tempered, he would easily offend others and be bullied, so she had to take better care of her son.
Concubine Wen's miscarriage caused unrest in the Sixth Palace, and because of the Eighth Prince, the Sixth Palace did not stop after the Lantern Festival. It was not until the Eighth Prince entered the Changchun Palace and Concubine Wen began to "treat hysteria" that the harem finally became peaceful.
But in a few days, the emperor would go to Jingshan to fast, and then directly depart from there for an eastward tour. The days he stayed in the palace were getting shorter and shorter, and the women finally calmed down and figured out what was really important.
What is surprising is that I thought the emperor would spend more time with Concubine De, but because the imperial doctor said that Concubine De should rest, the emperor never set foot in Yonghe Palace or Chengqian Palace. Concubine Yi never expected that the emperor would think of her at this time.
she.
It seems like what Concubine Hui said, the emperor would always think of her if she could not serve anyone else, and Concubine Hui taught her many boudoir skills. For the sake of long-term calculation, Concubine Yi did not care why the emperor came, she only wanted to serve others.
Well, when Xuan Ye saw that she was well-behaved and docile, and that she was someone he didn't dislike very much and wanted to use her as a check on the Sixth Palace, he made Concubine Yi even more happy and gradually put aside all the previous matters.
In the blink of an eye, it was early February. The sixth elder brother's second birthday was simply celebrated in Cining Palace because Concubine De wanted to have a baby. The eighth elder brother's first birthday, concubine Hui, turned the tables and invited the sisters from the sixth palace to come and get together.
, it can be regarded as a formal congratulation to her for having a son. The superiors did not care about it and even gave a reward. As soon as the eighth prince's first birthday passed, Xuan Ye went to Jingshan.
When the Holy Emperor left the palace, he could see the Emperor in Jingshan if something happened in February, but when he left the capital in March, he would not be able to take care of anything. The Queen Mother had to call the Sixth Palace to admonish them, telling them to wait for the Holy Emperor in peace.
Drive back to Luang.
After the Ningshou Palace dispersed, Concubine Rong and several concubines came to Yonghe Palace to see Lan Qi. Her belly was getting bigger and bigger. According to her own words, the fetus was very comforting, but the imperial doctor was cautious and still refused to let her get out of bed.
When they walked around, Lan Qi was reading a book crookedly on the bed. When everyone saw her, they laughed and said, "If you continue to read these books, they will all be remembered in the child's head. The little brother who will be born in the future will definitely be very smart."
Lan Qi just smiled and rubbed her belly and said, "You are always called a little brother, I want a daughter."
The sisters stayed with her for a long time, just joking, saying that they were afraid that she would be tired and then leave. Originally, she didn't think much of being alone quietly, but after the excitement, it was inevitable that she would feel a bit desolate. In fact, Lan Qi's mood was not very stable during pregnancy.
, it’s just that she didn’t bother like Concubine Wen, and what happened to Concubine Wen, Eighth Prince, and Jue Chan had been heard before like a drama. For her, nothing was more important than having a baby right now.
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Today the emperor left the palace, and all the concubines from the Sixth Palace came to see him off. Huanchun and others had been looking forward to seeing their master before the emperor left the palace. However, they did not see the emperor until all the emperors left the palace, but Lan Qi
They didn't care about this, they actually wanted to comfort them, but they didn't know what to say.
It was almost dark now, and Lan Qi was coaxing Yin Zuo to eat when she saw Xiang Yue running in happily, putting down the box in her hand and saying, "Master, the emperor sent it from Jingshan."
Lan Qi was a little surprised. She opened the box and looked at it. What was not surprising was a box of candies. She asked Xiangyue that the person who gave the gift had no instructions and there was no note in the box. Why did she send a box of candies for no reason?
Huan Chun said even more vigilantly: "It's no big deal. I still need to let the imperial doctor take a look at this candy. What if it's something bad?"