It was rare to see Aunt Sumala feel so sentimental, and Lan Qi felt a little uneasy, but afterwards she served the Empress Dowager well for dinner, took a walk and talked for a while, and then left the Cining Palace after she was laid to rest.
But not long after walking out, Lan Qi came back again. From a distance, she saw her nanny telling the maids to keep watch all night. When she was about to go back to her room, she saw Lan Qi still in front of the door. She came to ask in surprise: "Why are Chang Zai still here?"
If you don't go back, all the doors will be locked later, and it will be bad if you meet anyone on the way."
"Mom, let me serve you to sleep." Lan Qi smiled happily and pushed her to the house. Aunt Sumala refused repeatedly, "You are naughty again. How can I let you serve me?"
But the old grandma couldn't resist the lively little Chang Zai. She was forced to take off her bun and comb her hair, and even brought hot water. Lan Qi sat on a small stool to wash her feet. Grandma Su Ma
At first, grandma refused to give in, but then she said she wouldn't leave tonight unless she washed her feet. After a long time of fussing, the water turned cold. Grandma knew that she really didn't intend to leave if she didn't compromise tonight, so she asked her to change again.
After getting new hot water, grandma looked at Xiao Changzai squatting there carefully, carefully serving herself, and felt an indescribable feeling in her heart.
She knew that her status in this palace was one that even the Queen Mother did not dare to despise. Most of the young concubines also respected her, but even if the Queen Mother was still a concubine, there was always a distinction between master and servant in their hearts.
Even if she was polite and respectful to herself, she couldn't do this. Grandma thought that if Chang Zai truly respected her as an elder, it would be her blessing. But if she just wanted to please herself, she wouldn't be surprised if she could let go of her dignity.
Only those who can have the composure when they ascend to high positions in the future.
Not long after, Lan Qi dried her feet with a clean and soft cotton cloth and put on socks. A palace maid came and removed the basin. She washed her hands by herself, and someone brought her her daily drink before going to bed.
She carefully brought the goat's milk to her grandma to drink. After she put down the tea bowl, she handed her a handkerchief to wipe her mouth. She said with a long smile: "Those little girls don't see you serving slaves like this on weekdays, but...
There will be no next time, you can't let this slave lose his life."
Lan Qi hugged her affectionately, squeezed her shoulders to loosen her muscles, and finally asked: "Mommy, why did you shed tears when you were serving the Queen Mother's dinner?"
"So Chang Zai has something to ask your servant, and that's why you're so attentive?" Nanny laughed angrily, and the person behind her came up to her and asked, "Next time, I won't ask you anything, and I'll still serve you, okay?"
Aunt Sumala felt warm in her heart and was gently rocked by Lan Qi. Speaking of the words of the Empress Dowager during the dinner, she said with emotion: "The late Emperor pampered the Empress Xiaoxian so much that it attracted the attention of the Sixth Palace and even made a fuss.
The late Emperor deposed the Empress of the Yuan Dynasty, and if the Empress Dowager had not manipulated the situation and appointed the current Empress Dowager as the Empress, the relationship with the Mongolian tribe for many years would have been in jeopardy. But in the end, Empress Xiaoxian was not lucky and did not live long, and the late Emperor was frustrated and depressed ever since.
He became ill and died young, which will be a lifelong pain for the master."
Seeing tears coming from the corners of her eyes, Lan Qi handed her a handkerchief. She smiled bitterly, suppressed her sadness, and said slowly: "I shouldn't have said these words to you, but I like you. I have been in the palace for so many years."
I have seen countless young concubines, but when I look at you, I want to love you as if I were my own child."
Lan Qi smiled sweetly: "Then I will come to serve you in the future."
"You can't do it, I won't like it if you keep acting like this." Grandma felt better. After a few jokes, she took Lan Qi's hand and said, "In the days after the late emperor left, the master was often alone.
While staying in front of the Buddha statue, one day she told her slave that she regretted not protecting the woman she loved for the late emperor. She always felt that Queen Xiaoxian was disturbing the palace by being her only favorite.
Yes, it was the concubines who were jealous and troublesome, but she blamed all the faults on Queen Xiaoxian. Not only did she not help the late emperor suppress the chaos in the harem, but she eventually caused a rift between mother and son, causing turmoil in Xiaoxian.
The queen was afraid of her mother-in-law and was in constant fear all day long, which eventually led to the tragedy of both their premature deaths. The master always felt that compared to the jealous and trouble-making concubines, she, the mother-in-law, was more ruthless."
Lan Qi shook her head in disbelief: "But the Empress Dowager is so kind to me."
Mammy sighed: "So when we arrived at our emperor's place, although the master's teachings to the emperor were strict, he didn't force himself on who he liked or disliked. He just let everything go as he pleased. I just met you."
Lan Qi's eyes widened, but her face was held in her hands by her grandma and she said: "You will not be Taizong's Concubine Chen, nor will you be the late Emperor's Empress Xiaoxian. Neither the master nor the slaves can see what will happen to you in the future, but just
I hope you can stay with the emperor well and stay with him all his life. No matter what the future of the world's court will be, no matter who else or what happens to the emperor, you will stay by his side well. The Empress Dowager has chosen more than a dozen
Year, I chose you."
Lan Qi felt warm in her heart, and her whole body seemed to have blood surging. She was embarrassed by her grandma, so she lowered her eyes and said, "Then I must be healthy."
"Yes, you must be healthy." Grandma was very happy and said with a sigh of relief, "Slave, just remember the ones you want to remember and forget the ones you don't want to remember. You have your own
In life, the ups and downs of others have nothing to do with you. Being too rigid will make you lose your mind."
Lan Qi lay softly on her mother's shoulder, as if she were a grandmother and her granddaughter. She smiled and said, "Mama and the Queen Mother must also be healthy, so that they can pull me back when I am lost."
That night, Wu Chang came back from Cining Palace very late. Aunt Sumala was afraid of being embarrassed by someone on the way, so she specially let her sit in her own sedan chair, so that no matter who she met, she would not be surprised if she saw that it was the sedan chair of Cining Palace.
After an eventful return to the palace, Lan Qi lay on the bed and thought over and over again what the Empress Dowager and her mother had said. Her confused heart and various uncontrollable emotions were gradually tamed.
She was always secretly afraid of Xuan Ye's love for her and the empress dowager's regard for her. How could she, Wu Yalan Qi, be so blessed? But tonight it suddenly dawned on her that no matter how good or capable she was,
Since Xuan Ye likes her, and since the Empress Dowager likes her, she should bear this kindness well and make herself good and strong enough to live up to their feelings for her.
At this moment, she no longer feels that Ula Lanqi, who said to Jue Chan, "I will not let you go first," has become vicious, because from now on, she also has people and things she wants to protect, and
Own.
Spring is fading and summer is coming. On the anniversary of the death of Queen Hesheli in May, the emperor personally led the prince to pay homage. This was also the first time that all the six palaces accompanied him. Concubine Zhao, the head of the harem, followed the emperor to the left and right, holding incense and saluting. This move was nothing short of a proclamation.
In the world, the emperor's intention to appoint a new queen, the long-rumored feud between the emperor and his concubines, and the rumors that the emperor had the intention of suppressing the Niu Hulu clan were all self-defeating.
As time went by, the sadness of the third elder brother's death gradually dissipated in the palace. On the day when the third elder brother died, Lan Qi went to see Rong Guiren. The two exchanged a few intimate words, and there was no grudge between them.
, Rong Guiren is the best judge of the situation, and she knows that the future of this little Chang Zai in Zhong Cui Palace will definitely not end there.
In the days that followed, until the election, the emperor favored Wu Changzai more than others, but unlike in the past when the holy family only favored him, now there is still Concubine Tong, who is equally divided among Yigui and others, and Concubine Zhao is the only one to dominate. The harem seems peaceful and peaceful, but the stars are changing.
In August, the newlyweds entered the palace and the ceremony of conferring the queen was held as scheduled.
On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the emperor, following the decree of the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother Yi, conferred the title of concubine Niu Hulu on Concubine Zhao. In addition, he conferred the title of concubine on the Sixth Palace: Concubine Tong of Jin, Concubine Hui, Concubine Yi, Concubine Rong, Concubine Duan, Concubine Bu, and Concubine Nala Chang.
While waiting for everyone, there are new people entering the palace. The queen's sister, Xiaoniu Hulu, is honored as a concubine and lives in Xianfu Palace. The rest are just among the nobles and often live among you.
In this great conferment, Duwu Changzai was given the title of "De", which is a noble person of virtue. Legend has it that the Empress Dowager personally instructed the emperor to personally choose this word for the Wu Ya family. The word "De" is so important that it represents the holy grace.
It's so heavy that it makes people envious.
But the noble concubine is low-key and gentle. Even though she is favored, she is respectful to her superiors and kind to her subordinates. In the early years, it was rumored that the noble concubine Zhao was at odds with her. However, since the noble concubine ruled the middle palace, she often interacted with the noble people and taught them personally.
The way of the Sixth Palace may seem confusing to outsiders, but if the concubines and concubines are harmonious, the emperor likes them, and the emperor and the queen mother are happy, it is also a blessing to the court and the world.
After the Double Ninth Festival in September, Queen Hesheli's mausoleum was completed. Xuan Ye took Queen Niu Hulu and the prince to inspect it in person. They returned after a few days. However, it was not known whether it was the bumpy and hard road or Queen Niu Hulu who became ill from overwork.
One time when she came back with her husband, the queen was seriously ill, and she lingered on the bed for several days without recovery. When the six palaces were not using charcoal, the earth dragon in Kunning Palace was already burning warmly.
It's winter in the blink of an eye. It's snowing for the first time in the capital. Lan Qi came out of Zhongcui Palace early in the morning. When she was serving at Cining Palace last night, the Empress Dowager kissed her and sent her to Kunning Palace to serve the sick. Although there are rumors that the empress is friendly to noble people.
Yes, but they know each other best about the relationship between the two, but the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager have already spoken, and she can't refuse. She understands that the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager are trying to make money for themselves.
Walking to Kunning Palace, a warm sedan fell down in front of the door, the curtain of the sedan was lifted, and the delicate and graceful Xiao Niu Hulu came down from the warm sedan. Because her maiden name had the word "wen" in it, although she was not given a title, the palace people
They all address her as Concubine Wen, and Lan Qi is no exception. She bows down and bows before her.
Concubine Wen had a quiet temperament and did not interact much with the concubines. In addition to serving the Queen Mother and the Emperor, she only stayed with her sister every day. Now that the Queen was ill, she came to serve her every day. Seeing Lan Qi now, she felt a little strange.
Not sure which one it is.
"Your Majesty, this is the noble man from Zhongcui Palace." The maid next to her reminded her with a smile. Concubine Wen nodded and said softly, "Is this the noble man that the emperor likes very much?" She turned to Lan Qi and said, "You always
We don't see each other very often around the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. I don't recognize you, so please don't be surprised if you are a noble person."
Lan Qi smiled happily: "I should have gone to Xianfu Palace to pay my respects."
Concubine Wen was not polite to her, and said bluntly: "Now is not the time for you and me to chat. I have to serve the Queen, and noble people can do as they please."
Lan Qi felt a little embarrassed and bowed: "According to the decree of the Empress Dowager, I will serve the Empress to recuperate from now on until she recovers."
At this time, the door of Kunning Palace opened, and Dongyun came out. He saw the two people standing in the wind and snow talking, and welcomed them in with a smile. He was very polite to both Concubine Wen and the noble man. When the two arrived at the bedroom,
I saw the queen leaning on the heated kang, dimly looking at the dancing snowflakes outside through the window paper. She turned around and saw the two people in front of her, and just smiled faintly: "Coming?"
Lan Qi still remembered the graceful and radiant queen on the day of the conferment ceremony. Looking at her at this moment, all she could see was that her face was haggard and seriously ill. She couldn't help feeling heartbroken, and she slowly bowed her knees and bowed.