In the palace, Concubine De and Concubine Xian handled everything during the New Year together.
Concubine De has been managing part of the palace affairs for many years. She has experience and manpower. She is older than Concubine Yan Xian, has a higher position, and has two sons. She also has the experience of picking peach during the last autumn hunting. Therefore, she should be
He stretched out his hand, wanting to take the opportunity to take away a piece of the power handed over by the original queen.
Unexpectedly, Concubine Yan Xian, who was content in a corner, making incense all day long, and being polite and tolerant, suddenly became much more stubborn.
The opponent will not give in an inch of power and affairs in his hands.
In response to Concubine De's interference and reaching out to cross the border, she only smiled gently, but was extremely firm... and fought back.
On New Year's Eve, the emperor also had a holiday. He came to the harem and walked around. First he went to the queen. Seeing this woman who was just passing the time, he felt very sad.
When we arrived at Concubine Li's Palace, Concubine Li had already been waiting for her in her best clothes for a long time.
She had been feeling a little sick when she came back from the autumn hunting trip, but she got better in the past few days. She was very happy to see the emperor coming.
She has a lot of "big things" to discuss with the emperor!
Just because she was afraid that she would forget something, as soon as the emperor sat down, she couldn't wait to say it out loud.
The emperor looked at the gleaming golden concubine, and his red mouth babbled rapidly, roughly divided into the following four requests:
First, Concubine Yan Xian has meddleed in a lot of things and made things difficult for her since she was promoted to the throne! The new clothes sent to her during the New Year were maliciously cut, and the jewelry was missing.
Second, the reason why Concubine Xian treats herself like this is because her status is too low! She did not even have a son, but she was promoted to the rank of concubine and took power! And I, Feng Baoer, gave birth to so many children for you, the emperor, but
She has always been a concubine, but has not touched the ground... This is not fair! She wants to be promoted, but she also wants power!
Third, Princess Xingrong is a widow and her life is difficult. She asked the emperor to reward her with more money during the Chinese New Year.
Fourth, regarding Li Cheng’s marriage, she, the biological mother, must speak! She has already taken a fancy to her natal niece and asked Li Cheng to marry her home.
After listening to this, the emperor thought about it for a moment, and was simply shocked. She was so stupid...who taught her this!
Well...position, power, money, marriage, everything is needed!
If nothing else, she asked for a promotion... She really dared to open her mouth! It's true that the ignorant are fearless...
But looking at the "beloved concubine" with her whole body and glittering golden eyes, she really is the one she likes... What can I do? I swallow the bitter water in my stomach...
Today is New Year's Eve, and the emperor is in a good mood, coaxing her, "Since my beloved concubine has raised it, I will answer it in every way. First, I will ask questions about the concubine's making things difficult for you. Second, as for your status?
What rights... You can only have this when I want to give it to you. If I don't give it to you, you can't ask for it! Third, Xingrong, I give her a lot every year. Sometimes, even like the prince, I also give it to her.
It does not include my private house! If it is not enough, you, the mother, should also subsidize one or two. These four, the marriage of the seventh child, your natal niece, let me have a look at the New Year's palace banquet... the princess...
No, if it looks okay, please leave a seat for the concubine!"
Li Fei stared, unable to react for a moment. What can you give me...that I can't ask for?
The emperor smiled secretly in his heart and said that this place is where he can relax!
Li Fei thought for a while, "No! No, you didn't answer me at all?!"
The emperor teased her, "Why not? You agreed! Think about it yourself! Come on, I still have a few places to go! Let's go!"
I stood up and left. I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I walked out the door. This is really...
The emperor came out of Concubine Li's Palace and went to Concubine Yan Xian's Palace without anyone telling anyone in advance. When he entered the door, he saw Concubine Yan Xian standing behind the case, holding a ledger in one hand and writing in the other.
On the desk in front of you is a pile of account books, and there are a lot of things on the table and on the floor.
Looking at the young beauty in palace attire in front of me, how serious she is about her work...it's so pretty!
Well! This is what my concubine should look like.
Concubine Xian looked up when she heard the voice. When she saw it was the emperor, she didn't panic. She walked around the table with a smile and greeted him, "Your Majesty!"
The emperor sat down with a smile on his face and asked about the New Year. Concubine Yan Xian explained briefly and effectively.
The emperor nodded in his heart.
When he went to Concubine De's place, he also had a conversation with Concubine De and felt that Concubine De was obviously not as capable as Concubine Yan Xian in dealing with this.
Moreover, Concubine De seemed to be dissatisfied with Concubine Xian in her words... she was a bit petty.
Concubine Yan Xian, on the other hand, talked about the matter calmly and confidently. She did not mention Concubine De's support, nor did she complain about Concubine De's obstruction. She just told the facts plainly.
It’s really good!
After finishing speaking, the emperor smiled and said, "Just now, Concubine Li complained about you, saying that the clothes given to her were torn and the jewelry was missing..."
Concubine Yan Xian smiled and picked up a ledger: "Your Majesty, look..."
The emperor took a look and saw that it was a catalog of things that Concubine Xian had sent to Concubine Li's Palace. There were varieties and quantities, and there was a signature from Lady Liu of Concubine Li's Palace for verification.
"When all the things were delivered, they were inspected by the female officer in Sister Li Fei's palace. They are all in good condition and complete. If there are any damages or missing items, then Sister Li Fei should go find Ms. Liu!" She said a little playfully.
Laughed.
The emperor laughed heartily, OK!
——Lin Zhixiu tidied up her yard herself. In the flower hall, she hung up the portraits of her parents. She set up the incense table and candied fruits, planning to stay up with her parents on the evening of her thirties.
She couldn't help but smile as she thought about everything after returning to the capital. Overall, it was pretty good. Especially since her uncle got married and her aunt was pregnant! She needed someone to take care of the family...
The same people appear around me in different ways in this life. They have also changed accordingly. My abilities are not small!
Pig Tou, she thought of her tenderness at that moment...it was a bit complicated. She didn't know what would happen next?
And Qi Erlang, his experience is also different from that of the previous life. Although I don’t know why, but from the current situation, he has great virtues and does not care about small details... Xingrong, huh! She should really be dealt with.
Otherwise, even if Qi Erlang runs away, maybe it will be Uncle Liu's turn! Hey, why hasn't Uncle Liu got engaged yet? What has he been busy with all day?
While she was working, she was thinking slowly and randomly.
And Miss Zhong, I wonder how she is doing? Will she regret it?
And Lin Jiangwan... To put it bluntly, you also have today!
Oops, I hope all my wishes will come true in the new year. Then... it will be time to live the life I want.
————In the fourth room, Zhang Xinghua found her fourth wife, Yao Shi, raised her head and said with square face that she would return to her parents’ home during the Chinese New Year.
After hearing this, Mrs. Yao was a little speechless...My natal family? You want to go back to your natal family? What kind of natal family do you have as a slave?
Yao interrupted her directly, "I can't let you go back to your parents' home. Go and tell Mrs. Hou. Only the wife in charge has the right to let you go out and then let you come back."
Zhang Xinghua said, "You have to tell Madam No? How can I, an aunt, talk to Madam Hou?"
Yao said sarcastically, "Aunt Zhang, you are the aunt of the fourth house that the old lady personally gave birth to. You are the highest status among the aunts in the house. When you talk to Mrs. Hou, Mrs. Hou also has to listen, right?"
Zhang Xinghua: "..." How dare she talk to Mrs. Hou? She rolled her eyes and said, "You are the wife of the fourth bedroom. Of course you have to step forward when something happens. Do you understand the rules?"
Yao has been a bit aggressive recently. She sneered, "Rules? I've never heard of a rule that a slave becomes an aunt and has a natal family, and can leave the house and go back. Please ask, which aunt in the garden has returned to... her natal family?"
Zhang Xinghua said, "Madam, it doesn't make sense for you to say this. If they don't want to go back, that's their business. If I want to go back, it makes sense."
Yao said, "Well, in my opinion, you should go to the old lady and ask for mercy on this matter. Otherwise, Mrs. Hou will not dare to let you out."
Zhang Xinghua glared at her bitterly, wondering if she should make a scene... Recently, she always felt uncomfortable!
Yao said, "I need to dress up and go to the New Year's Eve dinner later. If you are brave, just follow me! Go tell the old man and the old lady in person! You have face in front of the old lady, maybe the old lady will
She also personally arranged the New Year's gifts, and Mrs. Hou arranged the car herself! How much more fun will it be for you to go back to your parents' home? Humph! If you don't dare to go, just go back to your own courtyard..." She slapped her face, which was a stinker!
Zhang Xinghua did not dare to cause trouble today and returned to her courtyard bitterly.
Old Mrs. Lin appeared at the Lin family dinner. The old man had gotten older and his temper had calmed down, and he had become extra strong because of his family's prosperity. Going up against him now would only make her more shameless. So she pretended to be fine.
Like a human being, dress up to attend.
There were only a few people in the second room of the Lin family, so Mrs. Lin invited the three of them over to celebrate the New Year, which was very lively due to the large number of people.
Mrs. Lin Er, dressed decently and respectably for the first time, came with her two grandchildren.
Lin Song was wearing a fur cloak given by An Ning, and he looked like a jade tree in the wind. Lin Bai was dressed in brocade clothes, solid and had a smile on his face...
The two old ladies couldn't believe that their profession had become what it is today! Lin Zhixuan only shook her mind for a moment, which made her nose ache, and then she gave up completely.
People, look forward!
There is a large table for men and women, with dishes full of dishes, and the aroma of wine. The men and women are all wearing good clothes and accessories. The family is prosperous and wealthy.
The old man sat in the middle, with the food laid out. He spoke in a measured tone, affirming the good things happening in the family this year: Lin made the Lin family a marquis residence, and had a considerable reputation among the wealthy people in the capital. Lin Yun was promoted to an important position.
He was recognized by the emperor for his years of hard work and hard work. Lin Song passed the exam, which comforted his ancestors. The ascension of Concubine Xian brought glory to the Lin family, and Lin Zhifang successfully married into the Shen family.
Then the Lin family girl gained a good reputation.
All in all, it's all good things.
I urge everyone to be grateful, and from now on, be more cautious in your words and deeds to bring glory to the Lin family!
If anyone behaves improperly for selfish reasons, destroys the foundation of the Lin family, and ruins the reputation of the Lin family, he will punish them severely!
Everyone was standing when he was lecturing. After hearing this, everyone agreed and then sat down.
Old Mrs. Lin felt that the old man's last sentence was about her! Her heart was heavy.
Looking at the second old lady sitting next to him, his face was full of joy. Then he looked at Lin Yun, sitting on the left of the old lady, calm and composed.
She drank a glass of wine, hum!
————In the palace, the lights were bright, the emperor was sitting on the throne, but the queen still did not appear.
The prince went to visit the queen and sat on the throne to do something. He... didn't look too good either.
Xingrong did not have a husband, so she also came to the palace. At this time, she was sitting boredly next to several unmarried princesses, who looked like they were from the second generation! She was depressed and drank wine.
Your Majesty, I have seen this year’s banquet. From the layout, lighting, food, singing and dancing, it is elegant and solemn. It highlights the royal dignity without being too lively. After all, the Queen is in poor health.
He was very satisfied and praised her without hesitation. Concubine De was too obedient before, but now she is a little more responsive. She kept a smile on her face and began to make calculations in her heart.
Concubine Yan Xian had the same expression as before, picked up the wine glass in her hand, and thought to herself: After walking up this level, I finally have a place in the harem!
——The Yan family is also having New Year’s Eve dinner. The atmosphere this year is very bad.
Lin Jiangwan didn't attend. She was really sick.
Yan Jun's side was empty, and he only arranged Aunt Zhong's seat next to his own seat. Aunt Zhong looked at this elegant dinner curiously, not so formal, but not annoying either.
Yan Er's face was dull, his eldest son's face was ashen, Mrs. Yan Er's face was mean...
Except for the unhappy mood of these few people, all other aspects were proceeding in an orderly manner, not affected by Lin Jiangwan's illness at all.
Lin Jiang was lying on the bed at night, listening to the news from Granny Zhang and the girls.
Only then did she have a slight understanding of what her mother-in-law said.
At this moment, she felt a bit regretful. For so many years, she had really treated her mother-in-law...
When the banquet ended, her husband did not come back. He did not go to Aunt Zhong's place, but stayed in the front yard.