The Jin Dynasty has always had the tradition of summoning female officials to the inner court. When these female officials arrived in the palace, some were responsible for playing, playing and singing, but most of them were serious intellectuals.
In the Jiankang Palace, there was an inner school where these female doctors worked.
When there are no teaching tasks, female doctors gather in the inner school to sort out ancient books and compile various volumes.
Especially those related to women's virtues, speeches, and even poems and songs written by women are the objects of their collection.
Moreover, this goal is not limited to this dynasty. The collection of ancient books from previous dynasties is also within their scope.
Thinking about it this way, in fact, the workload of these female doctors in the inner court is not small.
This is the first time Wang Zhenying has set foot in the inner school since she became the Queen Mother, or to be more precise, the Queen.
Since the death of Sima Yao, the inner school has not organized new teaching tasks, so the female doctors gather together on weekdays, just copying and sorting various volumes.
Relatively speaking, the work is a little easier.
The size of the inner school is not large, it is just a standard small courtyard with three entrances, and the span is only eight doors.
Wang Zhenying stepped down from the carriage and came to the courtyard of the inner school. Some of the maids running back and forth saw her figure and stopped to salute.
Wang Zhenying waved her hand and told them to leave, and also signaled them to be silent.
Dr. Song, old friend.
We finally met again.
Because there was no advance notice, none of the female doctors in the inner school noticed that the head of the harem was already standing in the courtyard.
Although the inner school is not large in scale, Dr. Song is not the only one in charge. There are eight inner palace female doctors like her!
Each person is responsible for a category. Of course, among several people, Dr. Song has the highest status and is the leader.
When Wang Zhenying came in, several female doctors were immersed in copying. Only one person, with a slender figure, was slowly pacing in front of the desk.
While supervising the copying work of the female doctors, giving a few words of advice from time to time, Wang Zhenying immediately recognized her old friend even though there was only one figure from behind.
"Dr. Song, can we talk to you in the other room?"
Wang Zhenying stopped and watched at the entrance of the palace, looking very interested and not intending to disturb them at all.
The one who is standing has his back to me, and those who are sitting are all writing at their desks and are too busy to lift their heads.
Therefore, in this short period of time, the Queen Mother can be said to be very relaxed, and she can completely watch it here leisurely.
Why is the Queen Mother not anxious at all?
Why hasn't there been action yet?
Wang Zhenying was not anxious at all, but Si Qing, who was waiting beside her, was already clenching her hands in a hurry and sweating profusely.
If something happens, please solve it quickly, okay?
The real emperor is not in a hurry, so why be anxious?
However, to Si Qing's relief, it wasn't long before the Queen Mother finally couldn't hold on any longer.
Dr. Song was too serious, or in other words, all the doctors were too serious. The majestic Queen Mother had been standing here for a long time, and none of them even noticed!
What's more, it was really eerily quiet in this hall at that time!
Not many people spoke. Even if there was a little voice, it was Dr. Song who was instructing the doctors under the seat to correct the errors and omissions.
Wang Zhenying gradually couldn't hold herself any longer.
What is all this about?
Even if she didn't want to alarm them, they should still have some reaction. After such a long time, is it appropriate to let the noble Queen Mother stand here as a wooden stake?
It's a pity that all the female doctors can't read minds, let alone the ability to receive the Queen Mother's brain waves, so there is nothing they can do.
If you want to talk, the Queen Mother can only show up herself.
Sure enough, before Wang Zhenying finished speaking, Dr. Song was startled. She was so focused just now that she didn't even expect that someone would appear next to her.
When Wang Zhenying's pretty face suddenly appeared in front of his eyes, Dr. Song's face was completely shocked.
"Empress Dowager, please forgive me for being rude."
Although it was half a beat too late, Dr. Song still leaned down and saluted Wang Zhenying with an indifferent expression.
Tsk tsk...
Still the same attitude.
It's still a familiar taste, and indeed it hasn't changed at all.
Seeing that Dr. Song was still so stubborn, Wang Zhenying smiled instead. Her smile immediately confused Dr. Song.
However, even though he could not figure out what the Queen Mother was thinking at the moment, Dr. Song followed Wang Zhenying to the other room.
As for the other female doctors, they only looked at them briefly and then immersed themselves in their heavy work again.
I don't really care about this kind of palace secrets.
There are reasons for this. One is that the female doctors who can be selected into the palace are all talented and knowledgeable people.
I am not very keen on those palace turmoils.
Furthermore, although Dr. Song has never met Wang Zhenying in these years, all the doctors in the inner school know very well that the leader, Dr. Song, was originally a good friend of the Queen Mother.
Although there have always been such rumors, Dr. Song himself did not have any objection to such rumors in the early years.
However, over the years, she has not been seen contacting Wang Zhenying.
You know, even back then, Wang Zhenying was still quite powerful in the harem. After all, she was the queen of the main palace.
Therefore, this kind of rumor becomes meaningless as the two ladies have never actually contacted each other.
It's been passed around, but it's no longer interesting.
In the past two years, there simply has been no new version of this rumor.
It can be seen that everyone gradually lost interest in this matter.
After leaving the main hall, the two came to the separate room.
"Qingyin, I haven't seen you for so many years, but you are still as charming as before!" Wang Zhenying gave Song Qingyin this comment at the beginning of the conversation.
This is posturing.
You see, I'm here to have a good conversation, and I'm here to compliment you!
And how did Dr. Song deal with this kindness from his old friend?
I saw Dr. Song looking at the Queen Mother up and down. He did not speak in a hurry, but thought about it carefully.
"The Queen Mother is different. Her current temperament is very different from the past. However, I still have to congratulate the Queen Mother. Taking charge of the harem does require such scheming."
"If the empress can change like this, I will feel relieved."
"It seems that the Queen Mother will definitely be able to hold her position firmly."
It was strange that when Dr. Song's words came out of Dr. Song's mouth, there was no joking meaning at all.
It seems like she is just thinking about you.
nothing else.
"Qingyin, to be honest, although your behavior always confuses me, I have to say that I still like you very much."
"Do you know why?"
Dr. Song shook his head, completely confused. Wang Zhenying then smiled and said: "It's just straightforward!"
Wang Zhenying turned sideways and came closer: "After so many years, you still haven't changed your temperament in the harem."
"Everyone has changed, even me, but you haven't changed at all. I knew it must be like this!"
"When I saw it today, it turned out to be true."
Wang Zhenying was very excited because Song Qingyin had not changed. Frankly speaking, when Si Qing told her that Chen Guinu went to the inner school to consult Dr. Song, she felt like this
premonition.
Based on her understanding of Song Qingyin's personality, she agreed to teach Chen Guinv, and it was definitely not to go against Wang Zhenying.
She must have her own persistence in doing this.
And Wang Zhenying came here today not to question Song Qingyin, she just wanted to see her old friend and find out her true state of mind.
"It is Qingyin's blessing to be appreciated by the Queen Mother."
Although Song Qingyin is not afraid of Wang Zhenying and still treats her as a friend, at this time, the due etiquette cannot be given up.
Song Qingyin has always been a very knowledgeable person, and this time is certainly no exception.
The current Wang Zhenying is different from the empress she was a few months ago. Dr. Song had also heard about all the unfair treatment Zhenying suffered in the harem.
If, at that time, Wang Zhenying came to him for help, Dr. Song would definitely not refuse and would even take the initiative to make suggestions.
Although Song Qingyin could not provide a very feasible solution in terms of conspiracy, she would not refuse Wang Zhenying.
However, the current situation is completely different from then.
Although Gui was the master of the harem at the beginning, at that time, there was pressure from Zhang Guiren internally, and there was no extension of power externally.
Wang Zhenying is just one of the many decorations in the harem, and maybe her status is not as good as the other decorations.
For example, at least for a period of time, Chen Guinv, who was not astonishing in appearance, had a status that far surpassed her. At least, she was not a mere decoration.
A person who becomes a queen mother has real power.
As an incarnation of power, Wang Zhenying appears in front of Song Qingyin again. What does she want to do?
From a friend's perspective, Song Qingyin trusted Wang Zhenying.
This is an upright woman, and this is her background. As long as this background remains unchanged, then Wang Zhenying will not pose any threat to herself.
The only difference may be that Wang Zhenying can now give orders to Song Qingyin, and she also has this need.
The purpose of her trip was what Song Qingyin needed to care about.
"Qingyin, you are being polite. When you talk like this, I don't even know how to speak." Wang Zhenying joked, assuming the posture of one of her own family members.
Song Qingyin had no choice but to show her attitude and let Wang Zhenying have anything to say. This was exactly the effect Wang Zhenying expected.
We are all old friends, why do we need to see each other outside?
In Wang Zhenying's heart, Song Qingyin should be on her side.
Be with her.
But now, this woman who was supposed to be a companion is suspected of turning to Chen Guinu. How can she not make Wang Zhenying anxious?
Song Qingyin has always been a smart person. She will never deal with favors, or just follow the trend if she can't shirk it.
If Song Qingyin can accept it, he must be willing to do it, and there is no other possibility.
"Since you have no objection, I'll just say it."
"You and I, my friend, although we haven't contacted each other for many years after entering the palace, I know very well that you have me in your heart, and I also have you in my heart."
"Although we have never met, I know many things about you in the harem over the years."
"I heard recently that you are teaching Concubine Chen, is this true?"
Song Qingyin smiled slightly, as if she had been prepared for it.
Wang Zhenying was not surprised. Song Qingyin was such a smart person. Of course she could immediately guess Wang Zhenying's intention.
However, due to the difference in status between the two of them, there was no need for her to lift this layer of window paper early.
Wouldn't it be nice to let Wang Zhenying speak out for herself?
Song Qingyin nodded lightly: "That's true."
"Your Majesty is right."
"Xiaguan is indeed teaching Lady Chen to read and write. Every five days, Lady Chen will go to the inner school once, and Xiaguan will teach her some knowledge."
"As of today, Mrs. Chen has been here five or six times."
Five or six times?
That means it's been about a month?
Fortunately, it wasn't very long.
While Song Qingyin was telling the story, Wang Zhenying nodded from time to time to express concern, and Song Qingyin, just like Wang Zhenying thought, was a smart person.
It should be said that if it wasn't because she was weak-minded and didn't want to pursue fame and fortune, or because she was obsessed with the appearance of being a daughter, Song Qingyin lacked interest in the so-called conspiracy.
My whole heart is buried in the pile of old papers.
As soon as Song Qingyin began to tell, Wang Zhenying was sure that she knew her purpose clearly, and she also knew that such behavior, which also taught Chen Guinu, would not satisfy Wang Zhenying.
Since this is the case, it seems that some things can be said outright.
"Qingyin, why are you doing this?"
"You clearly know that I will be unhappy if you do this, but you still do it. What is your reason?"
Wang Zhenying's tone was a little urgent, with a hint of disbelief.
"You are a smart person. I have always known this. I believe you will not fail to see the key to this. However, you still choose to do this. I think you must have your own considerations."
"Tell me your reasons."
Wang Zhenying insisted that Song Qingyin must have done it on purpose, so even if Song Qingyin did it unintentionally, there seemed to be no possibility of rejection.
"The Queen Mother, there is no special reason for my resignation."
"The empress knows that the responsibilities of these female doctors in the harem are to educate the female relatives."
"From all the concubines to the palace maids and servants, anyone who wants to read and write can sign up."
"The inner school has a heavy workload and cannot accept too many students. Therefore, we also have corresponding examinations. Only those who pass the exam can come to the inner school to study."
"This is the previous practice, I know it." Wang Zhenying responded.
"But, this time it's a little different."
"Since the death of Emperor Daxing, the inner school has basically not accepted new students, and the various affairs in the palace have not been sorted out yet."
"I heard before that next month, the imperial court will dismiss some of the old concubines and recruit some new ones. Therefore, the errands in the inner school will naturally have to wait until these things are settled before making arrangements."