At that time Duanbi smiled and said: "Did Lord Bu tell you that we treat her like a daughter? She is younger than Chunxi Duanjing. If the emperor hadn't finally found her, she would be like a daughter by his side.
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Lan Qi told her that when Chen Changzai is lucky enough to be pregnant with the emperor's heir, the child will be a boy and a half girl. In the future, she will definitely try to ask the emperor to keep the child in Zhongcui Palace so that the sisters in Zhongcui Palace can
When a child was trying to relieve his boredom, Duan Concubine sighed and said, "You are so attentive and considerate. We can live comfortably in Zhongcui Palace because of your hard work."
And that's not all what Lan Qi has been worrying about. Since the death of the Empress Dowager, she has taken over the affairs of the palace bit by bit. From being at a loss at first to being smart and capable now, she has spent a lot of effort just to learn.
She stayed up for many days and nights looking at those accounts with numerous names. Even Concubine Rong gradually let go of some things. She also sensed Lan Qi's growing strength and sighed to herself, so she was willing to take a back seat.
But even so, the light of Yonghe Palace is still not dazzling. No matter how much the emperor loves Concubine De, no matter how well she manages the affairs of the Sixth Palace, Wu Yalanqi in people's eyes will always be so low-key and gentle, as long as she is not touched
The bottom line of the palace rules is that as long as she doesn't do anything that goes against the right path, everyone can get a smile from her. But most people will have low self-esteem, be timid, and will not be reconciled. Even if the gate of Yonghe Palace is open, few people dare to really get close to her.
In April, the renovation of Yuqing Palace was completed. The palaces and pavilions built under the supervision of the former emperor were decorated inside and out. Lan Qi, Concubine Tong, Concubine Rong, Concubine Hui, and Concubine Yi accompanied the Queen Mother to check it out.
After looking at the palaces and pavilions where the concubine would live in the future, she went to the palaces of Xiang Fujin and Wen Fujin.
The decorations in the two side rooms were indeed simpler, and they did not dare to compare with the dignity of the Crown Princess. The Queen Mother sat in the room next to Fujin, hugged the emperor and grandson and said to them: "Although the Crown Princess is young, she is the eldest daughter in the family.
She also has two younger sisters, who have been raising their brothers and sisters at home for their parents. She lost her father last year and has been assisting her mother in taking care of the family affairs for six months. She is not the charming young lady in the boudoir who is ignorant of the world.
Don't think that she is easy to bully because she is young."
Hearing this, Xi Fujin and Wen Fujin hurriedly knelt down and replied, vowing to serve the Crown Princess loyally and never insult her. The Queen Mother was very rude and simply told them all, "The jealousy between you two is nothing to do.
I have vaguely heard that if you have a prince in the future, you have to restrain yourself. Otherwise, if she uses the rules of the family to punish you, the dignity of accompanying the prince in the past few years will be ruined."
These words made the two concubines very nervous. Concubine Yi smiled and said: "The Crown Princess is really doted on. The Queen Mother has already taken care of her before she entered the house. Concubine Chen looked at the two concubines. Fu Jin has always been dignified and steady. The Crown Princess
Since he comes from a famous family, he must be dignified and broad-minded, so don't worry about it."
Xi Fujin bowed his head deeply and said, "I will obey the Queen Mother's teachings. I will serve the Crown Prince and Crown Princess with all my heart in the future. I will not dare to be negligent or arrogant. If there is anything I don't understand, please give me more guidance from the Queen Mother."
Seeing that Fu Jin was so convinced, the Queen Mother was no longer embarrassed. She gently asked a few words about Yuqing Palace and stayed there soon. After leaving with the five people, she dismissed them in front of the door and said that Concubine Yi and others were in the West Sixth Palace.
There is no need to go to Ningshou Palace together, but Concubine Tong is left behind so that she can have something to say in Ningshou Palace.
Concubine Rong and Concubine Lan Qi said goodbye to the Queen Mother and Concubine Tong in front of Ningshou Palace, and walked a few steps together. Concubine Rong asked Lan Qi: "What do you think the Queen Mother said to Concubine Tong's sister?"
Lan Qi knows what Concubine Rong is thinking. She should be afraid that Concubine Tong will gradually take over the affairs of the Sixth Palace. If she is promoted to a noble concubine in the future, she will naturally hold the Phoenix Seal. By then, the palace may not need so many people to take care of housework. Concubine Rong
The little power she has now may also be taken back. This is not just something that Concubine Rong is worried about now. She has never let go of the disputes in the palace since her early years.
She smiled and said: "Sister Concubine Tong is too weak-tempered, but there must be someone with a noble background in our palace who can take charge. Looking at the palace, no one can match her right now. No matter whether she is a noble concubine or an imperial concubine, in the palace
We must not be left out of our affairs, sister, don’t be lazy, we don’t have a good life to be as free as Concubine Yi."
Concubine Rong was certain in her heart, and she was so happy that Lan Qi said such clear words that she happily parted ways with her. At this moment in Ningshou Palace, the Queen Mother was indeed asking Concubine Tong about co-managing the Sixth Palace. As Lan Qi expected, Concubine Tong said politely.
She declined, knowing that she was not that material, and her greatest wish was to guard the Chuxiu Palace and protect the dignity of her family and her sister.
After Concubine Tong left Ningshou Palace that day, she went to Lan Qi's room and sat down. The two sisters talked about these things and waited until the brothers came back in the evening. They also called the fourth brother in so that Concubine Tong could have a look at her relationship with her.
He talks.
Yinzhen always respected Concubine Tong as his adoptive mother's biological sister, and was very close to Concubine Tong in his early years. Concubine Tong asked him a lot about his family affairs, and when he mentioned Li Fujin, who was about to give birth, Concubine Tong said distressedly: "You have to be more careful with this baby.
Yes, but I see that you and Yuxi are destined to have many children and grandchildren. If there are too many children in the future, the house will be too busy, and it is hard to disturb your mother. I am very free in Chuxiu Palace, so I will send the baby here.
I can take good care of you."
Such remarks were mostly made out of politeness and intimacy, and Yinzhen happily agreed. After that, they parted ways, and no one took the matter to heart.
Time flies by. In May, the prince gets married. The pomp and ceremony of marrying the princess is indeed different from that of taking a concubine. It is even more luxurious than the previous weddings of the elder brothers. They have been busy in and out of the palace for several months just for one wedding.
, but who knew that the prince's wedding was only three days away, so the emperor took the prince and other princes out of the imperial city to inspect the villages and towns near the capital, and did not return until two or three days later.
The Crown Princess just entered the house, and before she returned on the 9th, she was separated from the Crown Prince. Although the court affairs were important, the Emperor was too anxious, so the Queen Mother had to comfort the Crown Princess in public. But the Crown Princess was very sensible and responded calmly.
: "I and the prince have been together for a long time, fighting day and night, but the important affairs of the country, the people and the common people, cannot be delayed for a moment. When I was at home, I heard that the emperor takes care of everything day and night. Since the prince is the prince, he must also focus on government affairs.
, I don’t dare to mess with the prince. As for everything in Yuqing Palace, from now on, I will cook for the prince well, please give me more advice from the imperial grandmother."
At that time, the eminent concubines in the palace and all the elder brothers Fujin were present, and they all visited countless people. The Crown Princess was so noble, steady, generous and calm that people couldn't believe that she was only a thirteen-year-old child. I don't know Guar.
How did Jia's family raise such a magnanimous child? It's a pity that her father died of illness last year. Otherwise, a new force in the court would have risen rapidly. And with the prince having such a virtuous wife, Yuqing Palace's uneasiness would have subsided since then.
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After everyone dispersed in Ningshou Palace that day, Lan Qi never expected that the Crown Princess would visit Yonghe Palace first, and even gave her a big gift. Lan Qi couldn't tell whether she should accept the gift, but she couldn't stop the Crown Princess.
Kneeling down and waiting for both of them to sit down, she felt at a loss when facing a junior for the first time. However, the difference in status did affect everyone's attitude. Unlike the two Fujins in the early years, the current Crown Princess,
Not only the mistress of Yuqing Palace, but also the future mother of the country.
The Crown Princess spoke simply and neatly. She came to Yonghe Palace to visit Concubine De, and she also humbly asked for advice. She said that she would be willing to share the affairs of the harem for Concubine De in the future. She did not dare to say anything about making the final decision, but she wanted to learn from bits and pieces so that she could become familiar with the royal family earlier.
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Lan Qi just dealt with it perfunctorily at that time. When she turned around and discussed with Bu Guiren privately, she couldn't help but said: "I thought she was very steady, but this stability is still a bit out of proportion. Although everything she said was reasonable, looking at it
It’s impeccable, but if you think about it carefully, a busy-hearted person can find unpleasant things to say. Although I don’t want to find fault with her, I am a busy-hearted person.”
Even Bu Guiren nodded and said: "She is anxious to be the master of the family, but vice versa, isn't that what she said?"
The two sisters understood and could not say those words, but the Crown Princess did not seem to realize that if she continued to think of herself as the future mistress of the Forbidden City, some people should say that she was looking forward to the emperor's death so that the new emperor could take the throne.
Bu Guiren added: "I haven't seen the Crown Princess in person, but from what you said about her words, deeds, and temperament, do you think she looks like the same person?"
Lan Qi was puzzled for a moment and asked with a smile who she looked like. Bu Guiren smiled and said: "She looks like Queen Xiaozhao."
"I seem to understand what my sister means." Lan Qi's mind stirred and she smiled, "After all, she is the crown prince and the future queen. Most people who are queens must have this kind of magnanimity." She thought of Empress Xiaozhao in her heart.
Regarding the emotional tragedy with Xuan Ye, I don't know if the young princess can be stable and generous in front of others. When facing the prince, she can only be a considerate little wife. Only the prince himself can understand the warmth and coldness in this.
Three days later, the emperor took the prince and his elder brothers back to Luang. On the way, several brothers rode with the prince. The third elder brother said that there was a banquet at home for all the brothers. The fifth elder brother said that the third sister-in-law was too powerful and it was better to stay at the fourth brother's house.
The third elder brother would not be angry, but instead joked with them about the tigress at home. Everyone invited the prince to join them, and the prince went happily, saying that he would come to join in the fun after seeing the emperor off to the palace.
When the Holy Emperor returned to the imperial city, the prince accompanied his father to Qianqing Palace, then returned to Yuqing Palace to wash and change clothes. He had already mentioned to his father that he was going to the third elder brother's house. His father was very happy and even gave him a few jars of wine to take with him.
Go, the prince came back and ordered his servants to prepare something for him to take, and asked the princess: "Is there anything I can give to Sanfujin? I should thank her for disturbing a banquet at their house."
On the side, Fujin hurriedly said: "The day before yesterday, the Queen Mother presented my concubine with a pair of tassels for wealth and happiness. I don't like to use tassels on weekdays. Why don't the prince take them and give them to San Fujin."
The prince was about to nod, but the princess scolded Xi Fujin from the side: "How can you freely give away the things the Queen Mother has rewarded? Just keep it yourself." She turned coldly and asked both Xi Fujin and Wen Fujin to leave.
The prince didn't care, and when he was fully dressed and about to go out, the princess said: "The prince should not go in and out of my brothers' houses too often in the future. You are the prince of the East Palace. They must not treat you like other siblings. I thought they invited
You are just being polite, but when you go, they get in the way and gossip behind my back."