Queen Yang is sitting on the throne, and below her are the four concubines, the nine concubines, Jieyu, Meiren, Cairen, Baolin and other harem daughters of various ranks.
In terms of honor, the queen is naturally the most noble, followed by the fourth concubine and the ninth concubine.
There were not many concubines with names in the palace, and even fewer could be remembered by the emperor. As for Jieyu after the ninth concubine, beauties, talents, etc., most of them were the result of the emperor not fully enjoying himself when doing things with the concubines.
, took it easily, and then canonized it.
In fact, there is still a vacancy for the position of the Nine Concubines. Most of the girls in the harem thought that after Changsun entered the palace, there was a high probability that she would be one of the Nine Concubines. However, no one expected that the emperor would break the rules and establish a "Chen Concubine".
position, tied with the fourth concubine.
This moment really makes many women jealous.
And the four concubines are not as calm as they appear at the moment. Except for the imperial concubine Wei Gui, the other three are more or less worried.
Concubine Chen, the word Chen is very particular.
Chen, where the North Star is.
At this moment, the palace maid walked in quickly, knelt down and said, "Queen Qi, Concubine Chen has come to pay her respects."
"Yes." Queen Yang opened her eyes.
The palace maid nodded, bowed and stepped back. After a while, Concubine Chen entered the Changle Hall.
The girls' eyes turned away involuntarily. The younger concubine couldn't help but secretly whisper in her heart. This Concubine Chen is not young anymore. I really don't know what the emperor likes about her. And like Wei Gui and other women who followed the emperor earlier.
, then I couldn’t help but feel nervous.
They knew a little more than others. This Concubine Chen once made the emperor angry and purged the courtiers. Although she was a little old, she still looked fair and beautiful, and her manners were dignified and noble.
Changsun's eyes were calm, she walked to the front of the palace and bowed down to worship the queen.
"Chang Sun, please pay homage to the Queen and say hello to the Queen."
Empress Yang looked at the other party's meticulous etiquette and had mixed emotions. This Concubine Chen's appearance is still the same as before, no wonder Your Majesty, alas.
Li Lizhi also bowed down.
"Lieyang, meet the Queen."
Empress Yang stood up, walked down, helped Changsun up, and then Li Lizhi.
"Sister, you don't have to be polite, we are all part of the same family."
"Thank you, empress." Changsun bowed and thanked her.
Then, Empress Yang held Li Lizhi's little hand again and said: "Lieyang doesn't have to see me outside the palace in the future. Your father loves your daughter the most. If he knows that you come and visit me here, he will
But I’m not sure why I’m unhappy.”
Changsun said softly: "The queen is serious, you are the legitimate mother of Yue Yang, and it is the way of human relations and etiquette for Yue Yang to greet you and kneel down. Your Majesty cannot say anything about this matter."
Empress Yang smiled, and then said to the girls: "This is the concubine Chen who has been conferred by your majesty. Come and see her as soon as possible."
The girls stood up and saluted Changsun.
"I have met Concubine Chen."
Mrs. Changsun raised her hand to support her, "Sisters, there is no need to be polite. As the Queen teaches, we are all one family."
"Yes." The girls stood up and sat down.
Afterwards, Empress Yang also asked Changsun to take a seat.
Her position is tied with Wei Gui.
After Empress Yang also sat down, the chat among the women in the harem began. As His Majesty's wife, Empress Yang directly rewarded Changsun with many accessories from her daughter's house, and also rewarded Li Lizhi with many things.
"Mother, my daughter wants to talk to sister Liyang." Jinyang said.
Queen Yang glanced at her daughter helplessly, "Go ahead."
"Thank you, Queen Mother."
Jin Yang came to Concubine Chen and bowed first, and then Liyang left with Jin Yang with Concubine Chen's consent.
Looking at this scene, Wei Gui sighed softly.
I thought this situation would be unsettling, but I didn't expect that there were countless clues and clues.
Empress Yang said: "This child from Jinyang has been spoiled rotten by Your Majesty."
Concubine Yang Shu smiled and said: "What the Queen said, I agree with. That child in Yunyang is also like this now.
So, I really don’t know how to teach you.”
"If you don't want to teach me, I am willing. Sister, you might as well leave the child to me to teach me a thing or two." Concubine Wei said with a smile.
"Sister, please don't do this. I can't bear to leave this concubine." Yang Shufei giggled.
The girls talked for a while, and Changsun occasionally chimed in. Most of the time, they listened with a smile on their faces.
After half an hour, they dispersed.
On the way back, Wei Gui, Wei Nizi and other girls were together.
Vedanta was the youngest and couldn't hide her words in her heart. She said angrily: "I don't know what your Majesty likes about her."
Wei Boti remained silent, but actually felt a little bitter in his heart. He wanted her to enter the palace, but she was named a talented person, not even the ninth concubine. Although it was said that Wei had a concubine, but there was always a gap in her heart.
There are still some.
Wei Gui said softly: "Calm down your temper and don't say such nonsense, lest it reach His Majesty's ears."
"I know." Vedant pouted.
No matter how uncomfortable they felt, the deal was already done, so what else could they say.
On the other side, Mrs. Changsun returned to Zhilan Palace and rubbed her jade face tiredly. In this palace, after all, it is no better than outside. Although the fight for favor is not superficial, it is actually a lot more. Although she did not say much today
, but he also secretly kept in mind the temperament of the most ranked woman in the palace.
There is no need to say more about Empress Yang. She is generous, rigorous and cannot be offended. Concubine Wei seems to be indifferent to the world, but in fact she has her own status. Concubine Yang Shu and Concubine Pei Xian can actually get close to each other. They are both peaceful people.
.Concubine Yin De was born in a small family, so there was nothing to worry about.
Among the nine concubines, Yang Zhaoyi, the oldest, had to pay more attention. Thinking of this person, she couldn't help but ask the maid next to her, "Lian'er."
"My slave is here."
This palace maid named Lian'er followed her into the palace from Prince Qin's palace. It can be believed.
"How is Yang Zhaoyi doing in the palace?"
As a maid next to Concubine Chen, Lian'er naturally wanted to inquire about the other concubines, and immediately replied: "I heard that although Yang Zhaoyi is older, because he has children, His Majesty often comes to visit him.
, and was not left out in the cold.”
"How old is she?" Changsun asked.
"It seems...more than fifty years old." Lian'er said.
Changsun: "..."
My Majesty, do you...
She didn't want to say anything, not because she was disgusted, but because she really couldn't understand it. Although Yang Zhaoyi looked like he was only about forty years old, he was still too old.
Changsun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Except for Yang Zhaoyi, there are not many other women that she can take a liking to. Although the four daughters of the Wei family serve His Majesty at the same time, this is not an honor. For Concubine Wei, it is very disadvantageous.
"From now on, in the palace, you must always be careful, be courteous, and do not cause trouble." Changsun warned.
"Yes, I have remembered this."
Being pregnant, she often felt tired. After talking for a while, she asked the maid to wait and rest.
In the Changle Hall, Queen Yang was also resting on a soft cushion a little tired.
Yu'er said: "Empress, your Majesty has been going to Zhilan Palace every day these days."
"So what?" Queen Yang closed her eyes and said, "Your Majesty loves Concubine Chen very much, so it is only natural that she should be blessed with more blessings."
"Mother, aren't you worried?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask." Empress Yang warned calmly.
"Yes." Yu'er stopped talking.
Empress Yang was worried before, but now she is not worried at all. Because no matter how much her husband dotes on Concubine Chen, she cannot pose a threat to her own status. Because her identity is a hurdle that she cannot overcome.