The words were spoken slowly, and Lan Qi's face was calm, but the little girl in front of her was stunned. However, the teenage girl, because of her parents' deliberate and attentive education, her eyes were a little more mature than those of children of the same age.
When Lan Qi was that old, even though she was thinking about going to the palace to be a palace maid, she was happy, innocent and carefree at home. Looking at Yu Xi now, it seemed like she saw herself doing what she always did at that time.
"You saw the farce outside the palace just now, and you were fuming at it. In fact, it was just a trivial matter between the parents." Lan Qi put down the fan and motioned to Yu Xi to reach over and hold her tender little hand in the palm of her hand. It was a hot day.
It was actually a bit cold. Yuxi's palms were sweating, and she herself felt embarrassed. She lowered her face in embarrassment and her cheeks turned red.
"You know your future identity. No matter what the Imperial Concubine said to you today, just keep it in your heart." Lan Qi said softly, holding her hand with a little force, "No matter how big or difficult the task is,
There is always a solution. No matter how smart a person is, he has gone through ups and downs step by step. Now I will be your daughter's daughter, and in the future I will be Yinzhen's Fujin. I have to walk step by step. What do you want to do so far away?
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Yu Xi nodded, she didn't dare to say, today the Imperial Concubine said to her: You must assist Yinzhen well in the future, my daughter-in-law will be the queen.
"Aren't your aunts at home making trouble?" Lan Qi asked.
Yu Xi shook her head. Her Ama also had a concubine, but the family had always been peaceful. People said it was E Niang who managed the family well. She was a girl locked up in a boudoir, learning the rules of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. How could she know that E Niang was good at running the family?
How does your mother manage the family?
In Lan Qi's impression, Yuxi's E Niang Jue Luo Shi was a gentle and generous woman, but her temperament was originally set off by arrogance and nobility. In comparison, Prince Yu, Prince Fujin and the others were not as good as Jue Luo Shi. Sure enough, one of them could
A woman who takes care of her home and takes care of all the concubines has a certain magnanimity.
"Empress De Fei." After a long while, Yuxi murmured in a voice like the moan of a mosquito, "I am afraid that I will not do well. Amma always looks at my daughter and shakes her head and sighs, saying that I am a woman who is too weak to hold a big position."
"What is Da Ren?" Lan Qi asked with a smile.
Yuxi was stunned for a moment. She didn't dare to say that Ama'er Niang and the imperial concubine expected that she would become the queen in the future. She shook her head and said, "I don't know."
Lan Qi smiled softly, got up and pulled her up, as if asking her to rest, and said nonchalantly: "It is enough for a person to do what he can do well, and he will be able to take good care of your husband in the future, even if
It's just daily life and food, which is also a huge contribution, why can't it be considered a big responsibility? If you are willing to listen to me, keep your heart in your stomach, and don't care what others expect of you, the most important thing is Yinzhen, wait and see in the future, he
I hope you are okay and don’t worry anymore."
The little girl is so shy that her neck is red. Although she is young, she already knows a lot about adults. The Ulanara family treats their daughter as the future prince, Fujin, or even the future queen. Can they help her to become sensible as soon as possible without pushing her away?
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"Silly girl, in the future, as long as you can be with Yinzhen and Meimei, make him happy, and he make you happy, your life will be better, whether it is the small things of oil, salt, soy and vinegar, or the big things in the royal clan,
You can learn everything, so there's no point in worrying now." Lan Qi put her arms around the little girl and went out, calling Huan Chun to lead the way, pushing her gently and saying, "Have a good rest, I have to talk to the Imperial Concubine tomorrow."
Huan Chun sent Miss Yuxi to the bedroom and told the palace maid there to take care of her. He came back and wanted to help his master to sleep, but he saw his master standing there motionless. When he got closer, he saw her face full of tears, which shocked her.
Tiao hurriedly held his arms and asked: "Mother, what's the matter with you?"
Lan Qi came back to her senses, looked at her blankly, raised her hand to wipe away her tears, and smiled to herself: "I'm so useless, why am I crying again."
Huan Chun helped her into the door and worriedly asked why she was crying, only to hear Lan Qi choke and say: "I miss the Empress Dowager so much. When I said those words to Yu Xi just now, all I could think of was the way the Empress Dowager spoke to me in the past.
, those words were also what she once said to me, and I remember them in my heart."
It had been a long time since the master had seen her and she was grieving for the Empress Dowager. Huan Chun did not try to persuade her. He knew that this time it was coming, so it would be fine if they left. After spending a long time with her patiently, everything was fine.
After spending the night together, Lan Qi led Yu Xi to Chengqian Palace the next day. The imperial concubine only spoke a few words to the little girl, then sent her to talk to Yinzhen, and said to Lan Qi privately: "The Empress Dowager will not let her in."
"Miya, although there are less gossips, the two children are somewhat different from each other. They stood in front of us yesterday and they were not as affectionate as they were when they were children. They looked a little anxious."
Lan Qi advised: "We are all grown up and sensible, and we are not brothers and sisters. How can we dare to be intimate?"
The imperial concubine thought it made sense and looked forward to the future of a pair of children. Her face was full of smiles. After chatting with Lan Qi for a few words, Concubine Rong also arrived and told the imperial concubine something as usual, although the imperial concubine could not hear it now.
No matter what, the rules still have to be shown to others.
Mentioning the incident about Wang Chang being there last night, the imperial concubine clicked her tongue after hearing this: "I didn't expect you to be more powerful than Concubine Rong. How many mosquitoes would you have to feed if you let them kneel at night with a lantern on a hot day?"
Lan Qi deliberately said sourly: "If I do this, the king will always be proud of his talents. I must take care of her master. If he is unhappy, he will blame me for my incompetence in governing."
She did not explicitly say it was Xuan Ye, referring to her as her master, but the imperial concubine laughed and teased: "Isn't her master your master? When your master hugged her, did he take care of you and us? His own woman
Go ahead and feel the pain yourself. Why do you worry about him? It will only look good if they really fight and tear each other up in the future. Then let her master feel bad."
It was a joke. Women turned their backs on their husbands and criticized him. Although they were a little angry, they were more helpless and sad. No one would say anything more. Moreover, the imperial concubine was not in good spirits. Concubine Rong and Lan Qi
When they were about to leave together, Ji Xin came from Jingyang Palace and informed a few people who knew about it, saying that he would share the reward with the palace concubines of Korea and also with Ping Guiren. Today, for some reason, he went to Qianqing Palace to express his gratitude.
Ping Guiren was originally grounded by Concubine Hui for the crime of adultery. She ran out and broke the rules and should have been punished. But now the emperor not only received her, but also seemed to intend to lift her ground. As for the crime of adultery,
It is an "unspeakable" matter. If no one mentions it, it will be in the past. What's more, she is the prince's aunt.
Concubine Rong frowned, not understanding the emperor's intention, and said bitterly: "What are you doing by releasing this evil spirit?" But remembering that she was in front of the imperial concubine, she couldn't help but feel that she had made a mistake, and was embarrassed for a moment, so she let Ji Xin go down first.
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After the maids left, the imperial concubine sneered faintly: "I guess there will come a time when the emperor wants to give her some face. You just have to be careful. She is just a lowly noble person. How can you not make up for her?"
After all, she was the daughter of the imperial uncle's house, and she knew everything about the affairs of the imperial court. It turned out that the imperial court and Tsarist Russia had been entangled on the border for many years. Seeing that the Qing Dynasty was becoming stronger, Tsarist Russia wanted to make concessions. Now the imperial court was preparing to negotiate with Tsarist Russia, and the emperor had already designated a territorial border.
The ministers of the bodyguard, Suo'etu and Dutong, led the Guoran ministers there, led by Gong Tong Guogang. Since the imperial concubine's uncle was involved in this matter, she naturally knew everything. And since Ping Guiren's uncle was involved in this matter, it was not surprising that the emperor treated her better.
When Lan Qi and Concubine Rong exited the Chengqian Palace, they mentioned Ping Guiren's comeback. They had long been accustomed to the emperor's political use of the harem. On the contrary, they had innocent family backgrounds, so they would not have such troubles. But today, the imperial concubine on the sickbed was
They both knew nothing about the affairs of the court that everyone knew about, so they couldn't help but feel worried.
Concubine Rong asked Lan Qi bluntly: "After the Empress Dowager left, you lost a big mountain behind you. Once the empress returns to the west, you and Fourth Brother will also lose a backer. You must be careful."
Lan Qi smiled disdainfully: "The soldiers are coming to cover up the water and the earth. They are just women like us, and they are not wolves, tigers or leopards. What should I be afraid of?"
Concubine Rong was always worried, but seeing that Lan Qi was determined and didn't talk much, Lan Qi also understood what she didn't say.
The Hesheli family had previously ignored Ping Gui. If they really gave up, it might not be possible. Leaving her in the "cold palace" would at least keep her safe. Now that the Empress Dowager is gone, the Imperial Concubine will soon die.
Now, Concubine Wen has been obsessed with her for a long time. All the noble women in the harem who can make decisions are gone. The Queen Mother is a Buddha who is easy to deal with. They don't take it seriously at all. At this moment, get Ping Guiren out, young and young.
A beautiful woman can live her life like a fish in water and start over.
Although the harem is all women, women can still do earth-shaking things. The prince cannot be without support in the harem. After all, only women can whisper in the emperor's ears.
Ping Guiren's comeback caused thousands of waves in the palace. When Wang Changzai first entered the palace, some people said that there were few people who could equal Wang Changzai's beauty.
The imperial concubine was seriously ill and no longer recovered from her former illness. Among the most outstanding beauties in the palace, the only one who was imprisoned was Ping Guiren. And she was still in her youth, young enough to be able to squeeze out water.
In the past, everyone in the palace hated Little Hesheli, hated her for being domineering, and hated her for being arrogant. But now, for some reason, they are just watching the excitement, and everyone is eager for the beautiful Pinggui to compete with Wang Changzai.
Wang Chang almost shared all the emperor's favors after a Han from Jiangnan entered the palace. Even the Yonghe Palace looked like it had given in. No matter what Empress Dowager De was thinking, other women who couldn't get it in the first place and now can't get it,
They all wanted to rub Mrs. Wang into pieces, but now that someone powerful finally came to treat her, they all clapped their hands and applauded.
Just as Lan Qi punished several troublemaking women of the imperial court that night, such messy things in the palace can never be stopped. Now Ping Guiren is strutting around the palace in a glamorous way, and rumors spread all over the quiet courtyard.
Go, Wang Changzai and Yuan agreed, but they were already frightened.
On this day, the Wang family and the Yuan family came to Yonghe Palace to pay their respects. There were no such rules here for Concubine De, but it was not easy to drive people away because they were guests. They sat and chatted for a long time. From time to time, people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs came to report trivial matters. Lan Qi
She was also thinking about the body of the imperial concubine in Chengqian Palace, and the two of them sat aside. It took a long time before she came back to her senses and said, "I don't have time to spare for a while. If my sisters are bored, why don't we come back another day?"
Wang Changzai and Yuan Yingxing looked at each other in confusion. The former finally said, "Mother, I am very scared."